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If you have already registered, there are several ways you can vote. Get more voter information . Vote Early at a voting branch Early Voting is from Monday, October 20, 2008 - Friday, October 31, 2008 Early Voting Branch locations* (PDF) Vote by Mail Last Day to Apply for a Ballot By Mail, October 28, 2008 Vote on Election Day at an election day poll Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm on Election Day, November 4, 2008 Galveston County Election Day Polls* (PDF), instructions (scroll down page for step by step instructions) * It's not clear if locations were chosen before or after Hurricane Ike, so please check before voting.

Do you know as much about American history and government as an immigrant seeking U. S. citizenship? Each of them has to know the answers to 100 basic questions about America’s history and government—many of which American citizens themselves don’t even know. This little book contains all the questions and answers along with fascinating facts and information about each of them that illuminate our democracy. You’ll know the answers and much more after reading The Great American Citizenship Quiz. Title: The Great American Citizenship Quiz Author: Skolnick, Solomon M. Publisher: Walker & Company Call number: JK1759 .S62 2005 See all new books for August: New books in August Find new books on COM Library's New Books rack or new book display near the Circulation Services desk in the library. If the book you want is not there, it may have been moved to the regular stacks or be checked out. Books that are currently checked out may be placed on hold at the Circulation Desk.

Who knew? After hitting us in Texas, Ike went on to plague the Midwest, finally exiting through Canada. To find out what happened when the power was out (or still is?) or get help with recovery, check out COM Library's Hurricane Ike Hotspots . Here are a few samples: Attorney General of Texas: Texans Should Be Alert To Clean-Up, Repair Services Scams in Wake of Hurricane Ike FEMA: Disaster Assistance , Disaster Assistance Available from FEMA , Texas Hurricane Ike or call Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) / 1-800-462-7585 (TTY ) Wikipedia: Hurricane Ike , Effects of Hurricane Ike in inland North America , Effects of Hurricane Ike in Texas

Along with the rest of the campus, COM Library will be tentatively closed until Monday, September 22, 2008. Please check the COM website periodically for any updates.

In conjunction with Dr. Richard Vedder, an economist at Ohio University, and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, Forbes.com inaugurates its first ranking of America's Best Colleges, an annual list. In this report, the CCAP ranks 569 undergraduate institutions based on the quality of the education they provide, and how much their students achieve. CCAP's methodology attempts to put itself in a student's shoes. How good will my professors be? Will the school help me achieve notable career success? If I have to borrow to pay for college, how deeply will I go into debt? What are the chances I will graduate in four years? Are students and faculty recognized nationally, or even globally? The CCAP ranks only the top 15% or so of all undergraduate institutions. Read more here!

Ever had the experience of ending up on the opposite side to the street of your destination following directions from Yahoo!, Google or your GPS? Now you can do something about it. Yahoo Maps, Google Maps, MapQuest and even GPS navigators like Tom Tom and Garmin get their data from Tele Atlas and NAVTEQ . You can go to these two sites, report changes or errors and they will be fixed! Links for map feedback are available on the home page of each site. For these and other map related sites, go to COM Library's Atlas, Maps & Travel page .

Along with the rest of the campus, COM Library will be closed Tuesday, August 4th due to Tropical Storm Edouard. See the College statement and link to possible updates: http://www.com.edu/newsdesk/news.cfm?newsid=703 . For tips on hurricane preparedness, see COM Library's Hurricane Season HotSpots .