The Dirksen Congressional Center is pleased to announce the completion of their Editorial Cartoon Collection project:
http://www.congresslink.org/cartoons/index.htm
The editorial cartoons and related lesson plans from The Dirksen Center will teach students to identify issues, analyze symbols, acknowledge the need for background knowledge, recognize stereotypes and caricatures, think critically, and appreciate the role of irony and humor.
- About the Collection -
Editorial cartoonists loved Everett Dirksen (1896-1969)-his position of influence as Minority Leader in the Senate (1959-69), his way with words, and, of course, his distinctive appearance. Over the years, Senator Dirksen's staff compiled a scrapbook containing more than 300 editorial cartoons. Topics covered include Vietnam, civil rights, Republican Party politics, the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, reapportionment, Taft-Hartley 14(b), school prayer, Dirksen's recording career, Senate procedures, congressional pay, presidential appointments, and Dirksen's legacy. Naturally, cartoonists also used these topics to depict Dirksen's relationship with President Lyndon Johnson, with his Democratic colleagues in the Senate, and with the Supreme Court. In addition, cartoonists sent Dirksen between 50 and 60 original sketches on equally diverse topics.
Among the scores of cartoonists represented in the collection are Herblock, Gib Crockett, Hugo, Bill Mauldin, Gene Basset, Pat Oliphant, Al Capp, Wayne Stayskal, Jim Berry, Guernsey LePelley, Tom Engelhardt, Paul Conrad, and Jim Berryman.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Two FREE Programs for the Public at Washoe County Law Library
RENO, Nevada. July 23, 2007. The Washoe County Law Library will host a public tour of their facility July 28. The tour and class, titled “Introduction to the Law Library and Legal Resources”, is for people interested in becoming familiar with the law library and what resources are available.
The tour will cover what law is, where it comes from, and how to find it. Also covered will be how to access laws and other materials in the library and on the internet.
These tours will be given on July 28 and Sept. 8 from 10:15 to11:30 a.m. and Aug. 2 and Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the Washoe County Law Library, located in the Old Courthouse at 75 Court Street.
Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by contacting the Washoe County Law Library at 775-328-3250.
The Law Library will also host the free public legal seminar “A Consumer’s Guide to the Debt Collection Process, July 2007” on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Thomas Brooksbank, Esq. will present the seminar.
The seminar is held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the law library, located at the District Courthouse, 75 Court Street. Space is limited. Please reserve a spot by contacting the law library at 775-328-3250. The presentation is part of an ongoing series of free monthly community service seminars for the public.
RENO, Nevada. July 23, 2007. The Washoe County Law Library will host a public tour of their facility July 28. The tour and class, titled “Introduction to the Law Library and Legal Resources”, is for people interested in becoming familiar with the law library and what resources are available.
The tour will cover what law is, where it comes from, and how to find it. Also covered will be how to access laws and other materials in the library and on the internet.
These tours will be given on July 28 and Sept. 8 from 10:15 to11:30 a.m. and Aug. 2 and Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the Washoe County Law Library, located in the Old Courthouse at 75 Court Street.
Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by contacting the Washoe County Law Library at 775-328-3250.
The Law Library will also host the free public legal seminar “A Consumer’s Guide to the Debt Collection Process, July 2007” on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Thomas Brooksbank, Esq. will present the seminar.
The seminar is held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the law library, located at the District Courthouse, 75 Court Street. Space is limited. Please reserve a spot by contacting the law library at 775-328-3250. The presentation is part of an ongoing series of free monthly community service seminars for the public.
Monday, July 16, 2007
FREE Tour and Class “Introduction to the Law Library and legal resources” AT WASHOE COUNTY LAW LIBRARY
RENO, Nevada. July 16, 2007. The Washoe County Law Library will host a tour of their facility July 28 for lawyers and the public. The tour and class, titled “Introduction to the Law Library and Legal Resources”, is for people interested in becoming familiar with the law library and what resources are available.
The tour will cover what law is, where it comes from, and how to find it. Also covered will be how to access laws and other materials in the library and on the internet.
These tours will be given on July 28 and Sept. 8 from 10:15 to11:30 a.m. and Aug. 2 and Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the Washoe County Law Library, located in the Old Courthouse at 75 Court Street.
Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by contacting the Washoe County Law Library at 775-328-3250.
The mission of the law library is to assure equality of access to the law for the public, attorneys, judges and government employees by providing an array of legal materials and resources in a variety of formats as well as provide research instruction and assistance.
The Washoe County Law Library, established in 1915, is the main source of legal information for Washoe County and provides information to other libraries in Nevada through inter-library loans. The law library collection includes a full range of books and technologically enhanced services that provide timely, accurate and efficient access to the law, including local, state and federal government resources.
The staff also maintains the LEAN (Legal Assistance to Nevadans) searchable website www.nvlawdirectory.org. The website provides contact information on all agencies that provide free or low cost legal information in Nevada.
The Washoe County Law Library is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 775-328-3250 or email: lawlib@washoecounty.us.
RENO, Nevada. July 16, 2007. The Washoe County Law Library will host a tour of their facility July 28 for lawyers and the public. The tour and class, titled “Introduction to the Law Library and Legal Resources”, is for people interested in becoming familiar with the law library and what resources are available.
The tour will cover what law is, where it comes from, and how to find it. Also covered will be how to access laws and other materials in the library and on the internet.
These tours will be given on July 28 and Sept. 8 from 10:15 to11:30 a.m. and Aug. 2 and Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the Washoe County Law Library, located in the Old Courthouse at 75 Court Street.
Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by contacting the Washoe County Law Library at 775-328-3250.
The mission of the law library is to assure equality of access to the law for the public, attorneys, judges and government employees by providing an array of legal materials and resources in a variety of formats as well as provide research instruction and assistance.
The Washoe County Law Library, established in 1915, is the main source of legal information for Washoe County and provides information to other libraries in Nevada through inter-library loans. The law library collection includes a full range of books and technologically enhanced services that provide timely, accurate and efficient access to the law, including local, state and federal government resources.
The staff also maintains the LEAN (Legal Assistance to Nevadans) searchable website www.nvlawdirectory.org. The website provides contact information on all agencies that provide free or low cost legal information in Nevada.
The Washoe County Law Library is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 775-328-3250 or email: lawlib@washoecounty.us.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
The White House has released and posted it "Initial Benchmark Assessment Report" on Iraq. The report and information as well as the press release are available as follows:
Report
PDF version
http://www.whitehouse.gov/nsc/iraq/2007/FinalBenchmarkReport.pdf
HTML version
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070712.html
President's press conference --
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070712-5.html
Report
PDF version
http://www.whitehouse.gov/nsc/iraq/2007/FinalBenchmarkReport.pdf
HTML version
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070712.html
President's press conference --
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070712-5.html
Thursday, July 12, 2007
FREE MONTHLY LEGAL SEMINAR: “A Consumer’s Guide to the debt collection process, july 2007,”AT WASHOE COUNTY LAW LIBRARY
RENO, Nevada. July 12, 2007. The Washoe County Law Library will host the free public legal seminar “A Consumer’s Guide to the Debt Collection Process, July 2007” on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Thomas Brooksbank, Esq. will present the seminar.
The seminar is held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the law library, located at the District Courthouse, 75 Court Street. Space is limited. Please reserve a spot by contacting the law library at 775-328-3250. The presentation is part of an ongoing series of free monthly community service seminars for the public.
The mission of the law library is to assure equality of access to the law for the public, attorneys, judges and government employees by providing an array of legal materials and resources in a variety of formats as well as provide research instruction and assistance.
The Washoe County Law Library, established in 1915, is the main source of legal information for Washoe County and provides information to other libraries in Nevada through inter-library loans. The law library collection includes a full range of books and technologically enhanced services that provide timely, accurate and efficient access to the law, including local, state and federal government resources.
The staff also maintains the LEAN (Legal Assistance to Nevadans) searchable website www.nvlawdirectory.org. The website provides contact information on all agencies that provide free or low cost legal information in Nevada.
The Washoe County Law Library is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 775-328-3250 or email: lawlib@washoecounty.us.
RENO, Nevada. July 12, 2007. The Washoe County Law Library will host the free public legal seminar “A Consumer’s Guide to the Debt Collection Process, July 2007” on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Thomas Brooksbank, Esq. will present the seminar.
The seminar is held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the law library, located at the District Courthouse, 75 Court Street. Space is limited. Please reserve a spot by contacting the law library at 775-328-3250. The presentation is part of an ongoing series of free monthly community service seminars for the public.
The mission of the law library is to assure equality of access to the law for the public, attorneys, judges and government employees by providing an array of legal materials and resources in a variety of formats as well as provide research instruction and assistance.
The Washoe County Law Library, established in 1915, is the main source of legal information for Washoe County and provides information to other libraries in Nevada through inter-library loans. The law library collection includes a full range of books and technologically enhanced services that provide timely, accurate and efficient access to the law, including local, state and federal government resources.
The staff also maintains the LEAN (Legal Assistance to Nevadans) searchable website www.nvlawdirectory.org. The website provides contact information on all agencies that provide free or low cost legal information in Nevada.
The Washoe County Law Library is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 775-328-3250 or email: lawlib@washoecounty.us.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The ALA Washington Office has posted an action alert on EPA Libraries
funding:
Ask Senate to Support EPA Libraries: FY 2008 Interior Appropriations Bill
http://www.capwiz.com/ala/issues/alert/?alertid=9998231
The capwiz site makes it easy to take action -- enter your zip and click Go. Please take a few minutes to let your Senators know these libraries are valuable to you, your patrons, and your country.
funding:
Ask Senate to Support EPA Libraries: FY 2008 Interior Appropriations Bill
http://www.capwiz.com/ala/issues/alert/?alertid=9998231
The capwiz site makes it easy to take action -- enter your zip and click Go. Please take a few minutes to let your Senators know these libraries are valuable to you, your patrons, and your country.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Washoe County Social Services EXPANDS RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
RENO, Nevada, July 10, 2007. Beginning today, the community can make reports of child abuse and neglect through the Washoe County Social Services Department 24 hours a day. Social Services can also now initiate an immediate and direct response by a child protective services emergency response worker 24 hours a day.
“We see an average of about 375 investigations a month from phone calls and reports right now,” Mike Capello, Director of Social Services for Washoe County said. “There is a need for a more timely and effective response to reports of child abuse and neglect after hours so we expanded operational hours to respond directly to reports of child abuse and neglect 24 hours a day.” Prior to this, Social Services was only fully operational from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for emergency or high-risk cases.
Washoe County’s child protective services emergency response unit staff was doubled to cover the additional hours of operation. Reports of abuse and neglect can be made to 785-8600 at any time. If a child is in immediate danger, citizens should call 911.
This increase in the Department’s ability to receive calls and respond 24 hours a day is made possible through collaboration with the Crisis Call Center and the approval of additional funding by the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners.
The call is received at Washoe County Social Services until 10 p.m. and after that calls are automatically routed to the Crisis Call Center who then contact the on-call Social Services emergency response workers.
Any person who has reasonable cause to believe child abuse or neglect may be occurring or has occurred may report to Child Protective Services or a law enforcement agency. A report of suspected child abuse or neglect is only a request for an investigation. The person making the report does not need to prove or provide proof that abuse has or may have occurred. Investigation is the responsibility of Child Protective Services and/or law enforcement.
In Nevada, abuse or neglect of a child includes physical and/or mental non-accidental injury; sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child under age 18 caused or allowed by a person responsible for their welfare.
Neglect or maltreatment of a child occurs if a child has been abandoned, is without proper care, control and supervision or lacks; food, education, shelter, medical care or other care necessary for the well being of the child. This includes leaving young children unsupervised or alone, locked in or out of the house.
Some of the warning signs and symptoms of physical child abuse include cuts, bruises, welts in the shape of an object and resistance to going home. Emotional abuse includes signs of apathy, depression, hostility, and difficulty concentrating.
Phil Ulibarri, Development Coordinator, who spearheads child abuse prevention efforts through the Washoe County District Health Department, said the message to the public is consistent throughout the State – if child abuse is suspected, always report it, for the sake of the child. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
For more information on child abuse/neglect reporting or other social services in Washoe County visit the Washoe County website at www.washoecounty.us/socsrv.
For more detail on recognizing the warning signs and symptoms of the various types of child abuse, another good source of comprehensive information is PCA America’s website: www.preventchildabuse.org. Citizens may also contact Ulibarri at 328-2448 for information on how to get involved in a child abuse prevention program, coordinate a community event or participate in 2007-2008 prevention activities.
RENO, Nevada, July 10, 2007. Beginning today, the community can make reports of child abuse and neglect through the Washoe County Social Services Department 24 hours a day. Social Services can also now initiate an immediate and direct response by a child protective services emergency response worker 24 hours a day.
“We see an average of about 375 investigations a month from phone calls and reports right now,” Mike Capello, Director of Social Services for Washoe County said. “There is a need for a more timely and effective response to reports of child abuse and neglect after hours so we expanded operational hours to respond directly to reports of child abuse and neglect 24 hours a day.” Prior to this, Social Services was only fully operational from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for emergency or high-risk cases.
Washoe County’s child protective services emergency response unit staff was doubled to cover the additional hours of operation. Reports of abuse and neglect can be made to 785-8600 at any time. If a child is in immediate danger, citizens should call 911.
This increase in the Department’s ability to receive calls and respond 24 hours a day is made possible through collaboration with the Crisis Call Center and the approval of additional funding by the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners.
The call is received at Washoe County Social Services until 10 p.m. and after that calls are automatically routed to the Crisis Call Center who then contact the on-call Social Services emergency response workers.
Any person who has reasonable cause to believe child abuse or neglect may be occurring or has occurred may report to Child Protective Services or a law enforcement agency. A report of suspected child abuse or neglect is only a request for an investigation. The person making the report does not need to prove or provide proof that abuse has or may have occurred. Investigation is the responsibility of Child Protective Services and/or law enforcement.
In Nevada, abuse or neglect of a child includes physical and/or mental non-accidental injury; sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child under age 18 caused or allowed by a person responsible for their welfare.
Neglect or maltreatment of a child occurs if a child has been abandoned, is without proper care, control and supervision or lacks; food, education, shelter, medical care or other care necessary for the well being of the child. This includes leaving young children unsupervised or alone, locked in or out of the house.
Some of the warning signs and symptoms of physical child abuse include cuts, bruises, welts in the shape of an object and resistance to going home. Emotional abuse includes signs of apathy, depression, hostility, and difficulty concentrating.
Phil Ulibarri, Development Coordinator, who spearheads child abuse prevention efforts through the Washoe County District Health Department, said the message to the public is consistent throughout the State – if child abuse is suspected, always report it, for the sake of the child. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
For more information on child abuse/neglect reporting or other social services in Washoe County visit the Washoe County website at www.washoecounty.us/socsrv.
For more detail on recognizing the warning signs and symptoms of the various types of child abuse, another good source of comprehensive information is PCA America’s website: www.preventchildabuse.org. Citizens may also contact Ulibarri at 328-2448 for information on how to get involved in a child abuse prevention program, coordinate a community event or participate in 2007-2008 prevention activities.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
NEW GUIDE TO GETTING FBI FILES: Get Grandpas FBI File dot com
A noncommercial, educational web site to help you get FBI Files for any deceased family member, entirely free of charge.
The site is designed to generate a printable letter that asks the FBI to search their files for records concerning a specified deceased family member, or for that matter any other deceased person.
The site is at:
http://www.GetGrandpasFBIfile.com
This site is a hoot !!
A noncommercial, educational web site to help you get FBI Files for any deceased family member, entirely free of charge.
The site is designed to generate a printable letter that asks the FBI to search their files for records concerning a specified deceased family member, or for that matter any other deceased person.
The site is at:
http://www.GetGrandpasFBIfile.com
This site is a hoot !!
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