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TL;DR: The Women's Columbian Souvenir of Mitchell County; Iowa, 1492-1893 provides a glimpse of Julia C. Addington and her place in history.
Abstract: S usan B. An thorn/. Amelia Bloomer. Elizabeth Cady Stanton. All women widely recognized as nota ble figures in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. julia C. Addington? A name not likely recognized in any circles today. But an Iowan known to Anthony, Bloomer, and Stan ton for the role she unwittingly played in the suffrage cause in 1869. And an educator who helped advance the right of women in Iowa to hold office. A clue to Addington's legacy appears in a small, 55-page book preserved in the State Historical Soci ety of Iowa library. The Women's Columbian Souvenir of Mitchell County; Iowa, 1492-1893 tenders a glimpse of her and her place in history. The women of the Mitchell County World's Fair Association published the souve nir book as their contribution to the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In their words, the book was an attempt to render an \"account of the public activity of the ladies of the county in their various societies.\" Al most as an afterthought in a section titled \"Additional Items,\" the women noted the following: \"Julia C. Add ington of Stacyville, Iowa, was the first woman elect ed to an office in the United States. In 1869, she was elected Superintendent of Schools in Mitchell county and served during 1870 and 1871 so acceptably, that she was called to fill the office again—ill health alone preventing her doing so.\" First woman elected to an office in the United States?
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25 Jan 2007
TL;DR: OAIster reaches a milestone with 10 million indexed records, marking a significant achievement for the project, with congratulations extended to Kat Hagedorn and the OAIster team for their collaborative efforts.
Abstract: OAIster has harvested and indexed its 10 millionth record. From today's announcement: PS: Congratulations to Kat Hagedorn and everyone on the OAIster Project.
TL;DR: The 2005 Ethiopian elections were a significant milestone in the development of Ethiopian democracy, with high voter turnout and a notable presence of the poor.
Abstract: Ye’Netsanet Goh Siqed: Liqelebes Ye’Temokerew Ye’Ityopia Demokraci [As the Dawn of Freedom Breaks: Ethiopian Democracy Imperiled with Derailment] by Berhanu Nega. Addis Ababa (Kaliti Prison), 2006, 615 pp. Democracy is ultimately about the sovereignty and political equality of citizens, and the institutions of accountability that are undergirded by a culture of respect for the rule of law. If free balloting were the essence of democracy, the May 15, 2005 Ethiopian legislative elections are “foundational” enough to be hailed as a turning point in the making of Ethiopian democracy1. Bolstered by remarkably open electoral campaigns, the registration rate was high and some 90 percent of registered voters cast their votes. Many stoically endured long queues. Aspiring to full enfranchisement and free citizenship, the Ethiopian poor showed the world, is no monopoly of the rich...
23 Apr 2007
Abstract: Last night, I released CDK 1.0 as the previous release candidate did not show up new major problems. It is far from a perfect release (see these still TODO's and Nightly, run by Rajarshi), but the core is pretty solid.
25 Jun 2007
Abstract: Oral Health of Irish Adults 2000 – 2002
Publication of the strategy document - Shaping a Healthier Futureâ?T1 marked a major milestone in the development of the health care delivery system in Ireland. The strategy was underpinned by three key principles: equity, quality of service and accountability. It was emphasised that the benefit to be derived from the health services should be measured in terms of health gain and social gain.
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23 Apr 2007
TL;DR: CDK 1.0 is released after 7 years of development, despite being imperfect, with a solid core and numerous contributors acknowledged, marking a significant milestone for the project.
Abstract: Last night, I released CDK 1.0 as the previous release candidate did not show up new major problems. It is far from a perfect release (see these still TODO’s and Nightly, run by Rajarshi), but the core is pretty solid. I would warmly thank everyone who has contributed to the project in one way or another (I worked more on maintainance than implementing functionality), as it has been a great pleasure to make CDK releases.
12 Jun 2007
TL;DR: BMC Bioinformatics reaches a milestone due to rising submissions, improving journal quality and impact, creating a self-reinforcing cycle that benefits the journal and its team.
Abstract: The BioMed Central blog reports a milestone for BMC Bioinformatics <em> : </em> PS: Rising submissions help a journal improve its quality and impact, which in turn help it improve its submissions even further in a benign circle. Congratulations to the whole Bioinformatics team.
1 Nov 2007
TL;DR: Interbull has expanded its services to include six dairy breeds, five trait groups and 26 countries. The addition of longevity and calving performance traits to the service portfolio and technical improvements have been implemented.
Abstract: In 2005 an important milestone was celebrated: the 10th anniversary of Interbull evaluations. The first Interbull evaluations covered only production and two breed groups, but services have expanded considerably to include six dairy breeds, five traits groups and 26 countries. Most recently the trait groups longevity and calving performance have been added to Interbull’s service portfolio. In addition, several technical improvements in the routine procedures have been implemented. The 10th anniversary was marked during the 2005 Interbull Meeting in Uppsala, Sweden, with presentations reflecting on the history and looking ahead at the future of Interbull. Two developments of strategic importance are international evaluations for female fertility, and a service for international evaluations of beef breeds and traits.
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12 Jun 2007
TL;DR: SHERPA announces RoMEO milestone, highlighting its indispensable role in the OA movement, as it expands publisher policy coverage, solidifying its importance in facilitating open access research dissemination and copyright compliance.
Abstract: SHERPA issued this announcement earlier today: PS: Thanks and congratulations to SHERPA. RoMEO is indispensable for the OA movement; and as it covers more publisher policies, it becomes even more indispensable.
17 Oct 2007
TL;DR: The Wikimedia Commons has surpassed two million files, marking a significant milestone in its growth and development as a collaborative repository of free and open-source media.
Abstract: The Wikimedia Commons now has more than two million files on deposit.
23 Jun 2007
TL;DR: PubMed Central (PMC) surpasses 1 million free online full-text research articles, providing open access to a vast repository of scientific literature, enhancing global research accessibility and collaboration.
Abstract: PMC now hosts more than 1,000,000 free online full-text research articles.
1 Nov 2007
TL;DR: Caltech's institutional repository, IR, has surpassed 8,000 items, a significant milestone, according to George Porter's report, highlighting the institution's commitment to open access and digital scholarship.
Abstract: George Porter reports that Caltech has more than 8,000 items in its institutional repository.
21 Nov 2007
TL;DR: OpenDOAR surpasses 1,000 repositories, marking a milestone in its growth, with more institutions launching open-access repositories, indicating increased adoption and comprehensive coverage of institutional repositories worldwide.
Abstract: OpenDOAR now includes 1000 repositories, a press release from JISC, November 21, 2007. Excerpt: <strong> Comment </strong> . The first layer of good news here is that OpenDOAR is more comprehensive than ever before. The second and more important layer of good news is that more and more institutions are launching OA repositories. Kudos to all involved --at OpenDOAR and at all IR-hosting institutions worldwide.
6 Jul 2007
Abstract: Iain Hrynaszkiewicz, Open access article on consensus definition of acute renal failure has been accessed more than 100,000 times, <em> BioMed Central blog </em> , July 6, 2007. Hrynaszkiewicz is BMC's in-house Editor of Critical Care <em> . </em>
28 Sep 2007
TL;DR: The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) reaches a significant fund-raising milestone, securing National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) matching funds, marking a major achievement for the SEP's development and maintenance.
Abstract: SEP Reaches Significant Fund Raising Goal! NEH Matching Funds Secured, an update from SPARC, September 25, 2007.