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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 25, November 8, 2004

Central Florida Future

Waiting in line turns virtual on MyUCF site: Class holding isn't an option with new wait lists for popular classes; Are you covered enough? Renters insurance is not required by law in apartment homes; Glass ceiling goodies show discrimination: Feminist club spreads the word about unfair wages by sliding-scale prices; SGA's first fiscal bill goes to forensic club: Sponsors and members disappointed with $2000 cut to conference funds.

Sandspur, Vol 111, No 10, November 05, 2004, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 24, November 4, 2004

Central Florida Future

Superstitions abound but voters give Bush the 'W': Washington Redskins game early polls fail to pick presidential winner; Homecoming events take to the stage; Rec center's opening pumps up students; Pegasus' roof up in smoke: Cigarette left burning on a La-Z-Boy ignites 3-alarm blaze displacing 47; Cheerleading about sport not pompoms: UCF's team won 2003 national championship.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 23, November 1, 2004

Central Florida Future

Why this election matters to me: First-timers and repeaters reflect on importance of voting; Control lies in Florida's hands: Partisan dominance of Senate at stake in Castor Martinez race; Ludacris kicks off Knightmare 2004: Rap star joined by the Ataris Further Seems Forever.

Illuminations, Fall Issue, November 2004, Ucf Libraries

Libraries' Newsletters

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 22, October 28, 2004

Central Florida Future

Speaker confusion continues: Illegal motions and meetings in Senate; Free rides big problem: Not enough seats buses to go around; Ryan RFK Jr. chop down Bush: Kennedy: Environment has been under attack; Fake poll but real answers.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 21, October 25, 2004

Central Florida Future

You [don't] get what you pay for: Board of Governors approves block tuition for state schools; Stickers suffer sneaky switch: Bitter partisanship of election leads to petty vandalism and replacement of bumper stickers; User unfriendly: MyUCF portal frustrates most who try to log on; Former senator decries 'the most corrupt meeting I've ever seen': Brand new Senate off to a rocky start; leadership in doubt.

Sandspur, Vol 111, No 08, October 22, 2004, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 20, October 21, 2004

Central Florida Future

More on Florida's ballot than just Kerry v. Bush: Voters will consider eight amendments to the Sunshine State's constitution; Pretty face in politics: Titanic star and a former EPA official criticize president; Off-campus gym not pulling its own weight: Hundreds of fitness buffs join commercial gyms.

An Affinity For Users: Data Set: Survey Results, Athena Hoeppner, Meg Scharf

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Data from an Affinity Mapping mapping project. Students entering the UCF Library were invited to help redesign the Libraries web site by constructing Affinity Maps. The participants worked in groups ranging in size from 1 to 4 students who may or may not have known each other before the project. Participating students were provided with magnets pre-printed with terms and categories from the Libraries web pages. Students were instructed to select the terms which they thought should be on the Libraries web site and to organize the selected terms on a magnetic white board. Markers and blank magnets for their …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 19, October 18, 2004

Central Florida Future

Florida voting a problem already: Confusion over voter registration forms leaves activists bitter; Advertising gets political this fall: Campaign adds an edge to marketing of food Internet and even beer; Why people are voting this election: Apathy still exists but most feel this race is important.

Sandspur, Vol 111, No 07, October 15, 2004, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 18, October 14, 2004

Central Florida Future

Is football a flop? With 0-5 start fans wonder what coaches' pay is buying; Absentee early votes let voices be heard: New state laws ease voting woes eliminate local poll bureaucracy; Film and digital media get home downtown: After $6.3 million revamp UCF to lease Expo Centre for $1 per year for 40 years.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 17, October 11, 2004

Central Florida Future

SGA Senate runoffs will fill 13 open seats: United UCF and the Golden Ticket battle for more victories; In second debate candidates get nasty: Bush discovers he has a lumber company; Arabic lessons find new audience: Interest is rising in the dominant language of the Middle East.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 16, October 7, 2004

Central Florida Future

Books that take flight: Flying Horse printing press succeeds by merging words and images into art; No. 2s open up in debate: Talks have mixed results on voters who go to UCF; Confused and cornered: Voters not sure of issues relying on first impressions.

Sandspur, Vol 111, No 05, October 01, 2004, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 13, September 30, 2004

Central Florida Future

10 years later; stage set for new arts building: Music theater programs eagerly await expansion; Politics all flash no bang: Panel worried about voters' complacency; Get ready to rock: UCF alumni join big bands at 7-hour concert.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 12, September 28, 2004

Central Florida Future

Latest storm adds little cost to $8.4 million toll; Campus activism heating up: Moore Scarborough and long protest on agenda; Debating America's dominance: Power and security come into focus; SGA Senate candidates off an running...almost: Petitions earn candidates face time; Delayed vote means more campaigning.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 11, September 23, 2004

Central Florida Future

Kerry storms back into Florida: Candidate accuses Bush of living in denial; Senate Q&A falls flat: no one came to meet or greet SGA hopefuls; Pop culture politics: Celebrities aim to influence their young fans.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 10, September 20, 2004

Central Florida Future

Expensive majors can cost thousands more: Learning how to budget is essential; Where does tuition go? Breaking it down one fee at a time; Get out in four years: U Can't Finish grads catching up; Running for senate a race before it begins: Candidates time declaring intention.

Sandspur, Vol 111, No 03, September 17, 2004, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 09, September 16, 2004

Central Florida Future

Hurricane delays replace 'dog ate it' as excuse: Disruptions in schedules test dates distract; Sound of alarms: Deputies arrest car burglary suspects; Knightstock II: Deja vu: Campus concert returns with familiar faces and new names; Procrastinators can still run for Senate; Assault gun used in attack on Miami officer: Days before ban is lifted weapon injured woman.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 08, September 13, 2004

Central Florida Future

SGA Senate opens the door for new blood: Applications are due on Wednesday; Fans' hopes still high despite loss: Rowdy Knights rile the stands with taunts and cheers; Ivan not a threat: Storm veers away from Central Florida; Weapons for sale: Absent push from Bush ban on assault guns will end today.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 07, September 9, 2004

Central Florida Future

Storm forces Greek Rush to regroup: Jewish fraternity has conflict with holiday; Sorority gets wet; frat gets hammered: As days pass Hurricane Frances' destruction becomes more evident; Checking out from afar: Off-campus access to information just got EZ thanks to new software; Setting the tone for the season.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 06, September 8, 2004

Central Florida Future

Hurricane hits with softer touch: Feathered from Frances campus 'looking good'; Dating in prime-time: Big Man auditions attract a big crowd.

Sandspur, Vol 111, No 02, September 03, 2004, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Performance And Applications Of Gossamer Wind (Tm) Solar Powered Ceiling Fans, Florida Solar Energy Center, M. Lubliner

FSEC Energy Research Center®

Ceiling fans provide a cooling breeze, reduce temperature stratification and improve thermal comfort. Ceiling fans save energy in homes by improving thermal comfort, which results in changes to the thermostat set-point or reduced use of air conditioning.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 05, September 2, 2004

Central Florida Future

Hurricane threat shuts down campus - again; Time to pay tuition looms: Financial-aid recipients can check estimated aid online; Disturbing the peace in New York: Campus Peace Action protests Bush policies; O'Leary's big debut delayed: Football fans still hope former 'Coach of the Year' will deliver.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 04, August 30, 2004

Central Florida Future

Senate primary has impact beyond Florida: Crowded field vies tomorrow for vacant seat; Pay for 30 ours each year: Block tuition proposal has students paying up; In search of the BMOC: TV reality show seeks larger-life-life characters; Office works to maintain UCF's place in world: Director for global perspectives programs campus events with news in mind.

Photovoltaics: Disaster And Energy Security Applications, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young

FSEC Energy Research Center®

The modernization of our lives with the use of electronic devices has contributed to a steadily increasing dependence on electric power. The degree of importance of electricity is temporarily highlighted with any type of power outage, whether caused by an accident, a natural disaster or a terrorist attack. A disaster can leave many people without adequate medical services, potable water, electrical service and communications.

There is a value in applying photovoltaics (solar electric) to create disaster-resistant buildings and communities, which is to reduce losses and improve quality of life. Photovoltaics provide a viable source of electric power for energy security …