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January 8, 2003United States
Contact: Lisa Shields, Director of Communications, (212) 439 7926 or firstname.lastname@example.com KEY RECOMMENDATIONS: GIVE THE PRESIDENT TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY NOW, AND USE THE BENEFITS OF TRADE EXPAN…
November 20, 2018Technology and Innovation
During a recent CFR roundtable, Professor Safiya Noble spoke about digital human rights – an issue on which she is advising the United Nations. Dr. Noble explores the biases against women and people …
November 19, 2018International Organizations
Since its founding in 1944, the World Bank has evolved from a lender focused on European reconstruction to the preeminent international institution for economic development and poverty reduction.
November 15, 2018Democratic Republic of Congo
The current outbreak of Ebola in the eastern Congo province of North Kivu is taking place in a war zone, with rival militias and rebel groups inhibiting health workers responding the crisis. This is the tenth Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the disease was first discovered in the country in 1976 and has the potential to become the deadliest.
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The turbulent aftermath of World War I informs our troubled times and reminds us of the potency of nationalism, the attraction of authoritarianism, the risks of economic fragmentation, the temptation…
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October 25, 2018Trade
With President Donald Trump launching NAFTA negotiations and criticizing the WTO, international trade dispute forums are under increasing scrutiny.
October 19, 2018Afghanistan
Developments in conflicts across the world that you might have missed this week.
October 16, 2018Cybersecurity
Deep fakes are a profoundly serious problem for democratic governments and the world order. A new Council on Foreign Relations Cyber Brief argues that a combination of technology, education, and publ…
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text: A prominent official in a ministry tinged with scandal. A dining car receipt. A name missing from a passenger list. And a young man and woman dead on a beach in an apparent suicide - lovers who had one final drink together. Disconnected points, but not to Detective Torigai, who keeps searching for the lines that link the dead and the living.

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In Praise of Moveable TypeNovember 08, 2002
Ben and Mena Trott, you created something wonderful.
Moveable Type celebrated its first birthday recently, and it amazes me what an incredible publishing system these two fine people have built.
initial impressions
The initial setup was a breeze for someone like me who doesn't know perl. When confronted with any non–typical behaviour, a quick check of the well–written documentation took care of all my problems. Total installation time couldn't have run over an hour, due in no small part to the pre–programmed install packages that automate the process.
Customization was a dream. Thanks to the W3C standard–compliant code that MT produces, fitting the content into my design was as easy as styling a few classes.
The daily use is uncomplicated and elegant. A couple of clicks, and I can compose my post. A futher click or two, and I have published. The further options built into the well–designed interface provide complete web–based control over my site's content. While I could use a combination of hand–coded html and an FTP program to maintain my site, MT offers a much more efficient way to do it. Why re–invent the wheel each new post?
Moveable Type is simple enough that anyone with a basic grasp of the web is able to maintain a dynamic site, but it's flexible enough to allow those who work on the web daily to create something much more complicated and fine–tuned. I've tried Blogger, I've run LiveJournal, but both rely on external servers to process the posts. The former isn't even worth embedding into a custom–designed site due to all comments pages using a common LJ–branded template.
caveat, if you could call it that
While thriving in the domain of the blogger, I suspect anyone wishing to run a multiple page site where the priority is less on day–to–day postings will have trouble using MT. Great at archiving based on date, I see limitations in the archiving and display of more permanent information. I have much more to learn about this wonderful system though, so it's possible there are configuration options that allow a more flexible archival format. Either way, it's completely free for non–commercial use, so it's not something I'll complain about at length.
My education continues, and I'm sure newly discovered virtues will be extolled here.


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This mosaic image was created by teen and adult artists at my church this past Sunday using paper pieces torn from Christmas ads and Christmas sale catalogs we'd been collecting for the past month.
The idea was to take things that symbolize the commerciailization and secularization of Christmas and use them to create a sacred Advent icon. The inspiration for this art piece can be found here.


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The third in The Legends, this one featuring Ocarina of Time. Featuring a painted sky with Death Mountain and the mountains surrounding lake Hylia, as well as the castle, and Hyrule Field.
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ENDO3cendonuclease III
|SMART accession number:
|includes endonuclease III (DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) lyase), alkylbase DNA glycosidases (Alka-family) and other DNA glycosidases
|Interpro abstract (IPR003265):
Endonuclease III (EC 188.8.131.52) is a DNA repair enzyme which removes a number of damaged pyrimidines from DNA via its glycosylase activity and also cleaves the phosphodiester backbone at apurinic / apyrimidinic sites via a beta-elimination mechanism [(PUBMED:7773744), (PUBMED:9032058)]. The structurally related DNA glycosylase MutY recognises and excises the mutational intermediate 8-oxoguanine-adenine mispair [(PUBMED:1328155)]. The 3-D structures of Escherichia coli endonuclease III [(PUBMED:1411536)] and catalytic domain of MutY [(PUBMED:9846876)] have been determined. The structures contain two all-alpha domains: a sequence-continuous, six-helix domain (residues 22-132) and a Greek-key, four-helix domain formed by one N-terminal and three C-terminal helices (residues 1-21 and 133-211) together with the Fe4S4 cluster. The cluster is bound entirely within the C-terminal loop by four cysteine residues with a ligation pattern Cys-(Xaa)6-Cys-(Xaa)2-Cys-(Xaa)5-Cys which is distinct from all other known Fe4S4 proteins. This structural motif is referred to as a [Fe4S4] cluster loop (FCL) [(PUBMED:7664751)]. Two DNA-binding motifs have been proposed, one at either end of the interdomain groove: the helix-hairpin-helix (HhH) and FCL motifs (see IPR003651). The primary role of the iron-sulphur cluster appears to involve positioning conserved basic residues for interaction with the DNA phosphate backbone by forming the loop of the FCL motif [(PUBMED:7664751), (PUBMED:10900127)].
The HhH-GPD domain gets its name from its hallmark helix-hairpin-helix and Gly/Pro rich loop followed by a conserved aspartate. This domain is found in a diverse range of structurally related DNA repair proteins that include: endonuclease III, EC 126.96.36.199 and DNA glycosylase MutY, an A/G-specific adenine glycosylase. Both of these enzymes have a C-terminal iron-sulphur cluster loop (FCL). The methyl-CPG binding protein (MBD4) also contain a related domain that is a thymine DNA glycosylase. The family also includes DNA-3-methyladenine glycosylase II EC 188.8.131.52, 8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylases and other members of the AlkA family.
|GO process:
|base-excision repair (GO:0006284)
|Family alignment:
There are 17424 ENDO3c domains in 17422 proteins in SMART's nrdb database.
Click on the following links for more information.
- Evolution (species in which this domain is found)
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- Disease (disease genes where sequence variants are found in this domain)
- Metabolism (metabolic pathways involving proteins which contain this domain)
- Structure (3D structures containing this domain)
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Lift Chairs at Walgreens
Every year one out of every three adults aged 65 and older suffers a fall, and roughly 20 to 30 percent of these individuals suffer a moderate to severe injury as a result. Taking steps to safeguard against falls can reduce your likelihood of becoming a statistic and that means using assistive aids throughout your home to improve your safety. Lift chairs can help you avoid accidents in the living room while enhancing your comfort as you sit.
What is a Lift Chair?
A lift chair is a type of assistive aid that makes it easier to transition from a standing position to a seated one and from sitting back to standing. Many people who have limited mobility due to age or a disability find it difficult to lower themselves into chairs to watch television, read or simply visit with friends and family. Lift chairs decrease the distance that you must travel to sit or to stand, making it easier for you to move freely. This makes it less likely that you will fall when trying to sit or when getting up from a sitting position.
Types of Lift Chairs
There are two main lift chair options available on the market. The first type looks similar to a recliner with a high back and a flat bottom that rests near the ground on a metal frame or against the ground. With this type of design, the entire chair tilts forward when you press a power button on a remote control. The second type of lift chair resembles an armchair with wooden or metal legs. Only the seat itself tilts in this type of design. The rest of the chair remains firmly positioned against the floor. Recliner style lift chairs may allow you to lean back while you're sitting or give you the ability to elevate your feet. You can find lift chairs in a variety of colors to match your d�cor. Until you activate the lifting mechanism to tilt the chair or the seat, no one will be able to tell that the chair is an assistive device.
Special Features to Enhance Comfort
Some lift chairs have special features to help you feel more comfortable while you sit. Models may have mechanisms that allow them to vibrate and massage the body while you rest. This can alleviate muscle tension and encourage blood flow. Lift chairs may also be heated to make them more comfortable in cold weather or for use as a part of hot therapy recommended by a physician.
Accessories to Coordinate with Your Chair
A number of lift chair accessories are available to work with lift chairs and make them simpler to use. Some manufacturers offer ottomans to coordinate with armchair style lift chairs, giving you the ability to prop your feet up while you sit. Cup holders can be added to the sides of a lift chair or you can purchase a side table to keep items within easy reach while you sit. There are also lifting cushions that can be placed on top of any chair to transform it into a lift chair.


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There are so many aspects to look at when deciding on your education, but Moore seemed like an obvious choice to me. Moore is located heart of Philadelphia, yet almost tucked away from the overwhelming feeling of being in a 'big city' by being so close to the museum district. Anyone can tell that Moore is passionate about its role as an all women's' art college. They focus on everyone in hopes that they all will achieve their dream, and I feel confident that they will help me achieve mine.
It is hard to choose favorite classes, but my Digital Painting course at the moment really stands out. Before this year, I had never used a tablet before, and I had dreaded the idea of any digital course. But I absolutely love all of it. It is challenging yet amazing what can be created digitally. It has completely opened my eyes to the possibilities of art.
I am proud to be considered part of ELA (Emerging Leaders in the Arts), it has changed me already and I know it will continue to do so. I do hope to become part of other activities and organizations during my sophomore year, but that will have to wait for now.
As for the fact that I am attending a school in Philadelphia, who wouldn't want to spend their time in one of the oldest and most historic cities around? There is art on every corner of every street. There are new cultures to see and taste. And there is just so much to do and experience here that one can never get bored.


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Prohibitions: Criminal Penalties
94.708 Pesticides; sale and use to control bats. (1) DEFINTITION, As used in this section, "bat control purposes" means for the purpose of killing, injuring, repelling or otherwise affecting the behavior of bats.
(2) SALE PROHIBITED, Except as provided under sub. (4), no person may sell, hold for sale or distribute any pesticide except naphthalene for bat control purposes to a person in this state. No dealer may advertise in this state or recommend any pesticide for bat control purposes to a person in this state
(3) USE PROHIBITED. Except as provided under sub. (4), no person may use any pesticide except naphthalene for bat control purposes.
(4) EXCEPTION. The department shall promulgate rules establishing standards for the sale, advertisement and use of pesticides for emergency bat control. The department may issue a permit authorizing and use of a pesticide in accordance with the rules that it promulgates only in the case of an individual bat colony after a determination that there exists an outbreak of rabies that threatens public health or another situation where the existence of a colony of bats threatens the health or welfare of any person. The department may not base its determination on an isolated individual instance of a rabid bat.
95.235 Sale of certain painted utensils. Any person who sells, for the purpose of feeding livestock, any utensil painted with a substance having a toxic effect upon livestock when taken orally shall be punished under s. 95.99 (1).
134.52 Shipment of chickens. ( 1 ) It shall be unlawful for any person,or the person's agent or servant, to ship, or for any common carrier or the agent or servant of such common carrier to allow, aid, or abet in the shipment of chickens confined in coops unless such coops are at least 13 inches in height on the inside and are covered at the top by wires or slats not more than one inch apart or by wire screening with meshes of not more than one inch.
( 2 ) It shall be unlawful for any person or the person's agent or servant or for any common carrier or the agent or servant of such common carrier to so crowd or congest or to allow, aid or abet in the crowding or congesting of chickens within any coop in any shipment as to impair or endanger the well-being of such chickens during the course of transportation thereof ; and any such crowding or congesting shall be deemed cruelty.
(3) Whenever any humane officer or any peace officer in the state ascertains or observes any shipment of chickens in a crowded or congested condition, such officer may take or cause to be taken such steps as to give immediate relief
(4) Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and under conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than 20 days nor more than 30 days.
562.105 Humane killing of dogs. No person may kill or cause to be killed any dog which races in this state or was bred, whelped or trained in this state for racing, except by a human chemical method, specified by the department [DOA] by rule, which normally causes dogs to be rendered insensible to pain, is rapid and effective and is administered by a veterinarian:


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There's the mainland-style snow cone and then there's Hawaii shave ice, a treasured 50th state confection that's perfect for a hot tropical afternoon.
So what's the difference? It begins with the ice itself. In Hawaii, it's finely shaved (not crushed or ground) to the texture of soft snow, then packed into a paper or plastic cup.
Gourmet syrups add to the allure of shave ice. Tastebuds tingle to the likes of pineapple, passion fruit, lychee, kiwi, mango and coconut. Clients who can't make up their minds can order several flavors to create a rainbow effect.
Some folks like to sweeten the shave ice experience with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. Locals prefer to add a scoop of azuki beans, Asian red beans that have been boiled, mashed and sweetened.
After polling a few insiders on their favorite haunts, I came up with the following suggestions for stellar shave ice stands. However, I'm quick to admit that with so many options around the islands, this list is just the tip of the iceberg.
When ordering your own be sure to call it shave, not shaved. And whatever you do, don't ask for a snow cone. One taste and you'll know the difference.
Hawaii Island
Anuenue Shave Ice Don't let its hole-in-the-wall ambience fool you; this longtime hub sells some of the best shave ice on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kawaihae Shopping Ctr., 61-3665 Hwy. 270, Kawaihae.
Scandinavian Shave Ice Across from the sea wall, this town landmark has been around for more than 18 years. Ask them to put mac nut ice cream in the bottom of your cup.75-5699 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona.
Jo-Jo's Anuenue Shave Ice Worth the drive to the west side, Jo-Jo's makes nearly every local list. Look for it in a shopping complex just off Hwy. 50.5 Pokole Rd., Waimea.
Ono Family Restaurant and Shave Ice This local favorite on Kauai's east coast sells scores of flavors, from standards such as guava to oddities including pickle and peanut butter.4-1292 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa.
Wishing Well In the heart of Hanalei town on the north shore, this roadside van serves specialties such as the Haena Sunset, a passion fruit/pineapple/guava/strawberry combo. 5-5066 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.
Tom's Mini MartOrder a shave ice with mango syrup and sit on the rock wall outside. You'll fit right in with the locals.372 Waiehu Beach Rd., Wailuku.
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice Try any of its four locations and get ready for an icy tropical treat, enhanced by homemade syrups and Maui's own Roselani's ice cream.790 Front St., Lahaina.819 Front St., Lahaina.61 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei.333 Dairy Rd., Kahului.
Matsumoto Shave Ice A north shore mainstay for 60 years, this gem often has long lines, but the wait is worth the mouthwatering results.66-087 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa.
Shimazu Store A neighborhood mom-and-pop store, Shimazu is prized for its ultra-generous portions and unusual flavors including buttered popcorn.330 N School St., Honolulu.
Waiola Shave Ice Since 1940, this unassuming shop has satisfied customers with more than 30 flavors of Hawaii shave ice and fun toppings such as mochi balls. 2135 Waiola St., Honolulu.


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Hellix368 Senior Wednesday 09/01/2013, 04:37
I made this guild for the people who hsve been rejected by other guilds continously, so that they can have a place to go to and become strong enough to challenge the dictators and disrespectfull guilds. I made this guild so people who have been disrespected can gain respect through strength and hell. Hellixandria was made so players can enjoy the game and still come at top as fearless and merciless. If your tired of all the garbage people say to you or about you, join Hellixandria so you can become strong not only through your own hard work , but through others also who have been through the simillar things as you have. Help Hellixandria, and Hellixandria will Help you, Join my guild, so we can be known as the guild to be feared and not mess with, click the link to join,
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8:30am - 7:30pm Chicago-Kent Law: 1L Orientation Various
8:00am - 6:00pm Intensive Trial Advocacy Courtroom, 165,
570, 580
8:30am - 6:00pm Stuart School of Business Retreat 10th
Floor Event Room
10:00am-11:00am OILP Orientation C50
4:00pm - 5:15pm Stuart School of Business Reception Front
8:30am - 7:30pm Chicago-Kent Law: 1L Orientation Various
8:30am - 7:30pm Stuart School of Business Orientation Various
12:00pm - 1:00pm Law Admissions Honors Scholars Welcome
Lunch 370
5:30pm - 7:00pm Stuart School of Business Faculty Orientation
8:30am - 7:30pm Chicago-Kent Law: 1L Orientation Various
5:30pm - 7:30pm Chicago-Kent Minority Students' Orientation
2nd Floor Cafeteria
8:30am - 7:30pm Chicago-Kent Law: 1L Orientation Various
3:00pm - 5:00pm OILP Orientation C50
3:00pm - 5:00pm IL&P Legal Research for LL.M's 510
5:00pm - 8:00pm Moot Court Honor Society Summer Competition
520, 590
7:00pm - 11:00pm Muslim Law Students Association Networking
Dinner 10th Floor Event Room
8:30am - 7:30pm Stuart School of Business Orientation Various
12:00pm - 2:00pm CK Admissions Transfer Orientation Luncheon
12:15pm - 1:15pm International Law & Policy Scavenger
Hunt Kick Off Front Lobby
4:00pm - 6:00pm IPMM Reception 370
5:00pm - 7:00pm OILP LL.M. Welcome Party 10th Floor Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm Moot Court Honor Society Summer Competition
270, 520
9:30am - 12:00pm Legal Research & Writing TA Orientation
10:00am - 4:00pm Intensive Trial Advocacy Awards Reception
10th Floor Event Room
No Event Scheduled
Fall Semester Building & Library
Effective MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Sunday 9:45 am - 11:15 pm
Monday-Thursday 7:15 am - 11:15 pm
Friday 7:15 am - 9:45 pm
Saturday 8:15 am - 8:15 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Labor Day Holiday
Saturday (September 3)
Building Hours 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Library CLOSED
Sunday (September 4)
Building Hours 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Library CLOSED
Monday (September 5)
Building Hours CLOSED
Library Hours CLOSED
* Library hours will be extended in early December to accommodate
students during final exams (times to-be-announced).
All Payroll Authorizations (PAs) must be completed in the
Online Electronic Student Payroll System. The University
will no longer accept a paper PA for hiring Student
U.S. Citizens
Required paperwork for new students who have never worked
for the University:
Required paperwork for rehiring students who have worked
for the University:
All forms can also be obtained from the Office of Administration
and Finance, Suite 265.
**Budgetary Approval is the responsibility of the hiring
Note: All paperwork MUST
be completed and submitted to the Office of Administration
and Finance, Suite 265, prior to the student's first day
of employment. For a student to perform a service without
proper employment authorization is a violation. Both the
individual and the employer are subject to possible sanctions
by the Department of Labor and/or the INS.
International Students
Hiring General Eligibility Requirements:
International Students With SSN
Documents needed to complete the employment packet:
All original hard copies of the
above paperwork must be submitted to the Office of Administration
and Finance, DTC 265, to be copied and forwarded to the
Student Employment Office, SEO, MC, Galvin Library Upper
International Students Without
NOTE: International
Students MUST NOT work
until this process is completed and approval is given
by the International Center.
**If your student assistant is
an International Student, a PA must be completed for each
Please contact the Office of Administration & Finance,
DTC 265, if you have questions.
A new payroll authorization must be completed for all student
and PT temporary "non-benefits eligible" employees
who are newly hired or will continue to work for you after
the summer term ends on August 20, 2011.
STUDENT Payroll Authorizations: Should be done on-line.
Use "sub"-Account "6307" for NON-WORK
STUDY and "6309" for WORK STUDY ELIGIBLE students.
PART-TIME TEMPORARY STAFF (non-benefits eligible
folks): Should be done on "hard-copy" - Payroll
authorizations are available in the OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
AND FINANCE, Suite 265 or at http://www.iit.edu/policy_procedures/forms/pay_payroll_authorization_form.pdf
Use "sub"-Account "6325" for PT.
The payroll authorization should be filled out completely
listing August 21, 2011 or thereafter (if the official hire
date is later in the term) as the "Effective Date"
of employment and must be submitted on or before work begins.
It should be noted that for new hires, pursuant to federal
law and IIT Policy, the Payroll Authorization and other
tax, I-9 and Direct Deposit Authorization Forms must be
submitted to the Office of Administration and Finance for
processing before anyone begins working
for you. There have been a few recent cases in which
the required paperwork was submitted after the student/PT
Temp began working. This puts the institution at risk with
the federal government and could result in the possible
termination of federal financial aid. Therefore, please
be sure to adhere to this critical policy.
Use 12/31/2011 for ALL International Students, if a student
is a December 2011 graduate and/or if you are unsure whether
to hire him/her through the end of the school year. (A
new Payroll Authorization must be done each term for international
Use 5/31/2012 if you want to hire students for the entire
school year.
FWS funding for community service positions will be available
during the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semesters. IIT Approved
Community Service positions are funded 100% by the federal
government and are NOT available for hiring of faculty
research assistants or general departmental employment.
Faculty research assistants and general departmental employment
for FWS eligible students can be hired at 50% FWS funding
and 50% faculty/departmental funding during the Fall and
Spring semesters only.
The 2012 FWS FOAP is 341032 207A 6309 2451.
The student pay rate will remain at $10.00 per hour.
Time entry is conducted through IIT's online time entry
for all students and staff. Instructions for Web Time Entry
can be found at: http://www.kentlaw.edu/students/student-timesheet-instructions.pdf.
Please print out this "Timekeeping Manual" for
student workers so that you have it as a reference for each
pay period you will need to enter time worked on-line.
If you have any problems accessing the myIIT portal, please
contact IIT OTS Support Desk at 7-3375.
Biweekly Pay Calendar
Pay Period
NOTE: * Denotes early timesheet submission date. (Dates
are subject to change).
(Revised 01/26/2011)
INTERPARK, INC. located
at 525 West Monroe (entrance
on CLINTON between Adams and Monroe) is offering
discounted parking rates $13
per 12-hour day for members of the DTC community.
STANDARD PARKING located
at PRESIDENTIAL TOWERS
continues to provide discounted parking rates $12
per 12-hour day for members of the DTC community.
IMPERIAL PARKING located
at 550 West Jackson Blvd
offers a discounted rate of $12 per 12-hour day for
member of the DTC community.
Faculty, staff and students who wish to take advantage
of the parking discounts may pick up the parking permit
for the Spring/Summer 2011 semester from:
Faculty and Staff
If you do not currently have an IIT Photo ID, please stop
by the DTC Registrar's office, Suite 220 for Chicago-Kent
and the Stuart School.
located at PRESIDENTIAL TOWERS
(Rooftop Parking ONLY)
Monroe, Jefferson and Madison Streets (Enter on Jefferson)
IIT DTC Discount Daily Rate:
*$12 per 12-hour day.
*MUST be purchased in packets of 5 @ $60
Current Normal Rate: $26 per 12-hour day.
Monthly Pass: $129
The daily rate will be honored provided you follow these
Effective February 1, 2011 for the Spring/Summer 2011 semester.
(Fall 2010 Parking Passes will be honored through January
31, 2011.)
INC. PARKING RATES 525 W. Monroe Street
(entrance on CLINTON between Monroe & Adams)
The garage is an enclosed, heated 2-level facility.
IIT DTC Discounted Daily Rate:
*$13 per 12 hour
day (between 6am - 6pm)
*Pre-Paid validations
sold in sets of 10 @ $130
Current Normal Rate: $26 per 12 hour day
MONTHLY PASS (discounted only for evening parking
per below)
Monthly Evening Parking: All IIT DTC faculty, staff
and students have the option to park between 3pm-6am M-F
with in/out privileges for $40 per month. Automatic credit
card or direct debit payment option is required for this
The daily rate will be honored provided
these instructions are followed:
Effective February 1, 2011 for the Spring 2011 semester.
(Fall 2010 Parking Passes will be honored through January
31, 2011.)
Imperial Parking Rates 550 West
(entrance on Quincy,
between Clinton and Jefferson)
Heated 2-level parking garage
Attended Garage
Open Mon-Fri 6 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Closed weekends and holidays
$12 per 12 hour day rate available for prepaid validations
sold in sets of 10.
Purchase of validations require a copy of IIT I.D. card
left with attendant and personal check made out to Impark
for $120.
Also offered at the garage Monday through Friday:
Sunrise Special: in between 6am - 7am $11 per day
Early Bird Special: in between 7am - 8am $14 per day
Afternoon/Evening: in after 1pm $6 per day
**Imperial Parking does not require
an IIT Parking Pass.
The Downtown Campus has an Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) to make early defibrillation immediately available
in cardiac emergencies.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen anywhere, to anyone,
at anytime, without warning, without symptoms, and regardless
of age or health. SCA is most often caused by an electrical
malfunction that makes the heart quiver ineffectively. Defibrillation,
an electric shock across the heart, is the only effective
treatment for this malfunction. It stops the ineffective
quivering and allows a coordinated heart rhythm to resume.
Surviving SCA is largely dependent on how quickly the patient
is defibrillated.
Every minute counts when sudden cardiac arrest strikes.
The new HeartStart AED unit is located at the front lobby
desk where it will be readily accessible to emergency responders.
Everyone at the IIT Downtown Campus can make a lifesaving
difference in a medical emergency by immediately calling
911 and the DTC Security Officer on duty (ext 6-5030 using
a campus phone or 312-906-5030 using a cell phone). Be sure
to specifically identify the location of the victim so a
trained responder can be dispatched to the scene.
A group of staff at the DTC have received CPR/AED training
from the American Red Cross program; those trained include
all of the engineering and Public Safety Officers, three
library staff members and several other staff at both Chicago-Kent
and Stuart. If you believe a person is experiencing SCA,
please attempt to locate a trained responder by calling
security as noted above. However, it is important to note
that the HeartStart AED that we purchased is specifically
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio lawmakers are considering a new rule that would impact farmers and help reduce toxic algae in Lake Erie.
The proposal would allow large farm operations to only apply synthetic or chemical fertilizers on their land if it's done by someone certified by the state or working with someone who is certified.
The goal is to cut down on the amount of fertilizer that runs off fields and then winds up feeding the algae growth in Lake Erie.
A spokesman for the Ohio Environmental Council tells The Blade (http://bit.ly/1j8Y3v1 ) newspaper in Toledo that the proposal is a modest improvement and that more work still needs to be done to slow down the algae.
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This is a very nice nightstand. Excellent packaging nice for presenting as a gift. I am very happy both with the seller and the nightstand. is my best selection. This nightstand is very nice! Overall a great purchase that I wouldn't hesitate to make again. And I did not get these free or at a discount in exchange for a review. How do I get in on that action anyway? I would happily be a review whore.
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An interesting blog post from "The Ultimate Sports Parents Blog."
"My young athlete seems to love sports, but just doesn't apply himself. I remind him every day to practice more and concentrate more, but that doesn't work. How can I motivate him?"
This is a question we often get from parents. They say their kids love sports, are eager to go to games, but seem to spend a lot of time fooling around during practice. Or they don't like to practice.
What should parents and coaches do in this case?
First of all, you need to understand why your kids are playing sports in the first place. Keep in mind that they may be participating for different reasons than your reasons for wanting them to participate.
Talk to your kids–and observe them–to better understand why they like playing sports.
They often like participating because they want to be with friends. They like the social aspect and part of being a team. Or they may like competing. Or they may simply like the coach and want to spend time with him or her.
Once you understand why your kids are participating in sports, try to tap into those reasons…
Provide situations that your child will enjoy–playing in the park with friends–if they're in it for the social aspect, for example. Or you might arrange neighborhood games if your child likes to compete. This will help provide the social support they need.
Be sure to separate your reasons for wanting them to play sports with their reasons for wanting to play…
For example, you may want your kids to play to get exercise. Or you may want them to play because you hope they'll get a scholarship some day. On the other hand, they may want to play because they like being outdoors after school, or because a best friend is on the team.
Nagging kids to practice can backfire. It won't support their own reasons for participating in sports. If they succumb to parental pressure, they'll be playing for you–not for themselves.
That won't lead to a positive experience. You want the drive to participate to come from within–not from you.
So how do you motivate your young players?


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Iowa Energy Complete Comeback Over Sioux Falls Skyforce [VIDEO]
For the first two and a half quarters on Saturday night, the Iowa Energy looked like a team with only ten wins in their first 42 games played. By the end, Iowa (11-32) was the confident spoiler as the Energy came from 21 points down in the third quarter to slay the Sioux Falls Skyforce 96-89. Looking at the month of March specifically, Iowa has arguably been the better team with 4 wins while the Skyforce (22-20) only 1 victory so far in the month. However as a testament to the collective talent level and difficulty of navigating the NBA Development League schedule almost every win is a hard earned prize.
Sioux Falls asserted themselves early with a 21-point bulge built early in the third quarter. Then Iowa deemed it their time from the middle of the third quarter through the finish. A 28-7 run during the third period propelled the Energy to grab a brief lead by the end of the third quarter. A tie score at 73 early in the fourth period was the last time the two teams would be deadlocked as Iowa hit consecutive three point baskets to get some space then rode the wave to the end.
Justin Hurtt scored 24 for the second straight night to lead the Energy as Paul Harris (16/11) and Jarrid Famous (14/10) both captured double figures in points and rebounds. James Mays put together a 17 point 11 rebound night for Sioux Falls plus Andre Barrett had 17 points with Mychel Thompson adding 16 points. Next up for the Skyforce is a two game homestand with the Eastern Division leading Canton Charge on Friday and Saturday. Iowa meanwhile heads to RGV to face the Vipers on Thursday.


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In terms of yardage, UCLA's defense enjoyed its best game of the season by holding USC to 314 total yards. That's 6 yards fewer than the Bruins allowed in a 37-10 win over Cal.
And the performances came from all over. Defensive end Cassius Marsh had consecutive sacks in the first half to personally kill a USC drive. Linebacker Eric Kendricks led the Bruins with 11 tackles and added a sack.
Linebacker Anthony Barr had two sacks, forced a fumble and had another tackle for loss. Nose tackle Kenny Clark also had one of the Bruins' six sacks.
"Our defense played their butts off," Mora said. "We kept it simple, we played hard, we got after the quarterback. They ran the ball well on us, and then we kind of got that under control.
"It's no secret to playing good defense. It's about being assignment perfect, playing a great technique, then it's just setting your hair on fire and throwing a fit and going to the football and that's what we did."
The Bruins' six sacks were a season best. They had only 22 in the 11 previous games.
Lee, Bailey undecided
Although wide receiver Marqise Lee is expected to turn pro, he said he did not know what he would do yet.
"I haven't thought about it. I need to talk to my mom," Lee said. "I think I'll decide after the bowl game. At this point I'm lost."
Bailey said he wants to make a decision before the bowl game. He probably is leaning toward turning pro.
"I'm going to talk to my parents (today) and I'll talk to people like (athletic director) Pat Haden and (senior associate athletic director) J.K. McKay. If I like what I hear, I'll make the critical decision."
Bowl outlook
With the loss, the Trojans are expected to go to the Las Vegas Bowl. Representatives from the Holiday and Alamo bowls were at the game but neither is believed to be interested after USC lost. UCLA is expected to go to the Sun Bowl, which would place the Trojans in Las Vegas.
Special performance
The Bruins found a way to avoid USC special-teams phenom Soma Vainuku and rack up big yards, particularly on kickoff returns.
Ishmael Adams, in only his second game as a kick returner, took three kickoffs back for 130 yards, averaging 43.3 per return. His 46-yarder came after USC had closed the gap to 21-14 in the third quarter and set UCLA up with a short field, leading to quarterback Brett Hundley's second touchdown run.
The Bruins also took advantage of a 15-yard punt by USC's Kris Albarado in the first quarter. Taking over at the USC 48, UCLA needed only seven plays to reach the end zone for the first touchdown of the day.
Efficiency expert
Hundley might have played his best game of the season. He completed 18 of 27 passes for 208 yards with no interceptions and also ran 13 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns.
"There were a lot of plays to be made and we made a lot of plays today," Hundley said. "The O-line did a great job today, the receivers balled out. They tried to go cover-1 on us most of the game and our receivers got open all game long. I was just dishing the ball. It was easy when I just had to take three steps and throw the ball."
He also wanted to dish out the credit when he was asked if it was his best game.
"It's hard to say. It was a great game," Hundley said, "I'm proud but obviously no credit to myself. I give all the credit to the offensive line. Everything starts in the trenches. You win and you lose in the trenches.
"Our receivers got open, they made plays and I just got the ball to them."


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Santa promises to have a full day of holiday festivities on Saturday, Dec. 1 as Main Street Ripley has planned an "All-American Christmas" event including a parade, children's activities and special shopping promotion.
Santa promises to have a full day of holiday festivities on Saturday, Dec. 1 as Main Street Ripley has planned an "All-American Christmas" event including a parade, children's activities and special shopping promotion. "It's going to be a busy full day in town," said Paula Casto, program director. "Ripley will have something for everyone on Saturday." Leading the 10 a.m. parade will be honorary grand marshal Fred Batten, the former long-time director of the Ripley High School Marching Band. The parade route will proceed from Church Street (Route 21) to North Street at the library. It will turn on Maple Street at the sheriff's department and proceed to Main Street by the courthouse. It will conclude by turning on South Court Street to the municipal parking lot. To participate in the parade, call 372-1637 or visit the Main Street Ripley office at Carson Corner this week. Parade day lineup will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Ripley High. Immediately following the parade, spectators will proceed to the Court Street side of the courthouse for the "Snowball Drop." Those attending will be eligible for discounts from Ripley merchants as explained on the snowballs (ping pong balls) that will be dropped from the courthouse balcony. Santa will be at the gazebo at 11:30 a.m. to visit with the kids. Parents may then register their children at the Alpine Theatre for the 12:30 p.m. magic show and Christmas movie. While the kids are being entertained, the adults will have a great opportunity to "Rally Round Ripley Retailers." The following merchants will be participating a special merchant open house event: Casto's Department Store, Country Scents and Gifts, Second Time Around, Vail Furniture, Evergreen Florist & Christian Supplies, Reta's Antiques, Jeweler's Touch, The Outlet Connection, Beyond Bargains, Golddiggers Quality Jewelry, Willow's Embrace, Main Street Barber Shop, Community Food Pantry, Jackson General Hospital Gift Shop, Frugal Frog, Fruth Pharmacy, Moore's Tractor Sales, Gift of Light, Skeeber's Kettle Corn, The Downtowner and Athletic Outfitters. Topping off the festive day will be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony complete with carols at 6:30 p.m. at the Ripley Municipal Building. Refreshments will be served in the nearby Harrison Building.


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After seven years of planning and testing at Lockheed Martin's facility in Waterton Canyon, the MAVEN spacecraft is just a short plane ride and 140 million miles away from its final destination: Mars.
The craft is scheduled to be launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Nov. 18. NASA has a 20-day window for the launch; otherwise, the mission will have to be put on hold another two years before Mars and Earth are again in the proper alignment.
Even though Troy Gill started carving wood as a way to occupy his time while recovering from surgery last August, he wouldn't necessarily call it a form of therapy.
"It couldn't be therapy because I kept slicing my fingers," Gill said.
What started for Gill as a hobby has become Celtic Wood Works, Gill's custom Irish-themed wood-carving business. This past weekend's Colorado Irish Festival at Clement Park marked the first time Gill has taken his work from his garage to a festival.
The Littleton City Council has approved up to a $300,000 tax rebate as an incentive for the Breckenridge Brewery to relocate to Littleton.
The council approved the tax rebate on June 4 when it gave final approval to Breckenridge Brewery's site development plan. The council passed the measure on a 6-1 vote, with Councilwoman Peggy Cole voting no.
Breckenridge will receive a 50 percent rebate on any sales taxes collected after the first $40,000 is collected by Littleton. The brewery is estimated to bring in about $120,000 a year in tax revenue.
It's not easy for Robin and James Buesching, aunt and nephew, to talk about why they started Heavenly Grounds Coffee House, which opened two months ago just west of Wadsworth at 8966 W. Bowles Ave.
"It all started with my father and his sudden death," James Buesching said.
Rod Buesching, James' father and Robin's little brother, died on Nov. 13, 2011, at the age of 53. He had suffered from fibrosis of the heart and lungs and severe arthritis before dying of heart failure.
Jeffco's housing market continues to show signs of improvement, as foreclosures keep declining while demand for properties and property values both have increased.
In the first quarter of 2013, Jeffco Public Trustee Margaret Chapman said, the county has seen a 40 percent drop in the number of foreclosures filed, when compared to the same period last year. If the pace continues, Jeffco would see about 1,700 foreclosures this year.
The Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. is about to announce a new initiative designed to bring the county more than 7,500 full-time jobs over a five-year period — but it would cost taxpayers another $100,000 annually on top of the $300,000 the EDC already receives.
Littleton is officially poised to join the world of craft beer.
On March 19, the Littleton City Council unanimously approved a zoning change to allow Breckenridge Brewery to build a 12-acre facility at South Santa Fe Drive and Briarwood Avenue next to the South Platte River. The brewery, which should be completed by the fall of 2014, will include a distribution center along with a restaurant and gift shop.
Breckenridge has described the project as a destination brewery, one easily accessed by bikers from the nearby Mary Carter Greenway Trail.
Breckenridge Brewery's big move to Littleton is one step closer to being a reality.
Littleton's planning board voted 7-0 to approve rezoning of the proposed site of the new brewery, at 6775 and 6855 S. Santa Fe Drive. Currently the 19-acre property is home to two landscaping businesses.
One of those businesses, Designs by Sundown, plans to expand on the property as well, adding a new corporate office and more storage.
Jeffco once again saw an improvement in its housing market last year as foreclosures decreased for a third year in a row in the county.
In 2012, Jeffco had 2,650 foreclosure actions initiated, according to a recent report from the county's public trustee. That number was down 206 from 2011 and 1,377 from 2009, when 4,027 homes saw the foreclosure process start, a record number for Jeffco coming at the height of the foreclosure crisis.
Plans to build a new Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage store in South Jeffco are moving forward.
The Jeffco commissioners on Jan. 15 approved rezoning of land at South Kipling Parkway and West Coal Mine Avenue. Zoning on part of the 1.5-acre lot had to be changed from agricultural 1 to planned development.
The zoning change gives the green light for ground to be broken on the more than 15,000-square-foot organic grocery store, which will replace the company's store at South Simms Street and West Ken Caryl Avenue.
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ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 Review
ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 Introduction:
Usually when a motherboard manufacturer puts its line of wares out there for the public to choose as a nest for that coveted processor, it tends to make things a bit easy for the consumer. The 'King of the Hill' end of the lineup has every bell and whistle soldered to it; the board is littered with sculpted ceramic-covered heat sinks that should take the place of Ellsworth Kelly's Red, Yellow, Blue in any gallery. They are paired with a color scheme that is either beautifully matched, or so loud and gaudy it screams bolt an LN2 pot to me.
ASUS, however, has managed to muddy the waters a bit with the small, medium, and large approach to motherboard offerings with the Sabertooth 990FX R2.0. If this is ASUS' 'medium' in the lineup it is at least an extra medium. The Sabertooth is part of the T.U.F. series. It's an acronym for 'The Ultimate Force' and denotes the use of military grade components known for the ability to withstand certain levels of shock, impact, humidity and otherwise all around abuse. The military standards apply to a high grade and quality of the individual components such as chokes, caps, and MOSFETs. Which military certification the Sabertooth and/or its components underwent can be looked up from an included document I will elaborate on later. The components used in the build of these boards are in fact Military-Standard-Certified.
Accompanying these military grade components and certifications is an appearance to match. This standard ATX form factor 12.0" x 9.6" board is camouflaged a la an Abrams M1A1 tank. Before you think "oh great, heat sinks that poorly emulate .50 caliber rounds or tiny guns that look like they fell off a charm bracelet," let me stop you there. This camo-clad hub is actually tastefully done and looks just plain cool. Sticking to three shades of camo colors (brown-gray-dark chocolate), all of them are just muted slightly enough to give the board a very professional appearance that could be at home in an all out gamer to an office machine depending on what you encase it with.
The heat sinks are covered with what ASUS calls CeraM!X. It's an aerospace grade cooling technology that I am going to guess is a form of a material found on the space shuttle or some vessel of NASA's that has to re-enter the atmosphere. More on this coating a bit later.
ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 Closer Look:
The ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 comes to you in a retail package that is just short of the 'super high-end' boards with the peekaboo windows. The box however does have a Velcro-less flap that, when opened up, reveals quite a bit of information regarding the high tech nature and features of the Sabertooth. The mostly black and white box has a prominent T.U.F. insignia next to ASUS' promise of a five-year warranty. Off to the the left side is a half outline of the T.U.F. symbol with a photograph of a cross-section of something mechanical, possibly a transmission of a 1973 Thunderbird (just a guess).
The other sides of the packaging are divided into smaller images and a short paragraph about all of the technologies and capabilities possessed by the Sabertooth 990FX R2.0. Earlier I mentioned that ASUS had blurred the lines a bit between the top level motherboard in the 990FX lineup and the second tier, or the next rung down, and if you were going to make a decision by the information featured on the packaging, you would know why I would say such a thing. The list of features is long and full of new technologies, and then there is the surprise I was in for when I loaded up an FX-8350 in the socket.
Time to have a look at the packaging and get this fierce looking thing out of its hangar to see what military might we are dealing with here.
A Velcro-less flap gets into the nuts and bolts of the features and functions of the Sabertooth. When comparing the flagship ROG board, the Crosshair V Formula-Z, and the Sabertooth you may notice that in some areas the CVF-Z is a blend of the older tech and the new. The Sabertooth incorporates all of the latest tech in all areas of the board. The power delivery is a good example with the CVF-Z being a hybrid of analog and digital power delivery while the Sabertooth R2.0 appears to be all digitally controlled.
Lifting the lid on the box below the flap we find the compulsory anti-static bag wrapping up the Sabertooth. Under the board is the second level of the subdivided box containing the bundled accessories for the Sabertooth. The bundle is about what you would expect for a board of this price range, but like the board itself what immediately stands out is the quality of the items. Included in the bundle are four 90° two-toned SATA cables, an EMI protected I/O plate, install disk, and a full manual. You also get an ASUS Q-Connector for making the connections to the front panel a bit easier, paperwork for the five-year warranty, and a white rub on T.U.F. decal if you wish to show off your brand loyalty.
One more item found in the bundle you don't see everyday is a gold leaf embossed 'Certificate of Reliability' that is more than a gimmick meant to impress or convince the new owner of the quality they just invested their $189 in. The certificate actually spells out the specific military test standards that the chokes, MOSFETs, and capacitors have met to earn the right to be classified 'Military Grade.'
I don't recall ever being so initially impressed with a sub $200 motherboard prior to actually being able to use it. The look, layout, and specifications of the components really inspire confidence. Of course this all sets the performance expectations bar way up there. I have gone around the board and scrutinized it already, and so I will take you on a trip around it starting now.


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I'm hooked on these little felt baskets. I'm stockpiling them for future gift giving! I snapped some in progress photos of my latest version so that I could share a simple tutorial!
I've been making these so they fit a 4 oz jam jar. I like using the jars since you can plant succulents in them or make a small bouquet. You certainly don't have to use a jar though. The basket is cute and sturdy on its own!
Use your pencil, paper and ruler to draw a simple cross pattern. Each side of the basket is 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/4" tall. The middle square that will become the bottom of the basket is 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".
Cut out the pattern.
I like the look of rounded edges on the sides so I used a 1/4 teaspoon to draw rounded corners on the pattern too. You can skip this if you prefer straight edges.
Step 3: Cut out your felt
Once your pattern is cut out and ready to go, pin it to your felt and trim away!
Step 4: Embellish
Now is the time to decorate! I chose to add felt details, a button and some beads but you could really do anything - stitch an embroidered pattern, stencil a pattern with fabric paint, sew on a fabric design or just leave it blank.
Avoid decorating the middle since that will eventually become the bottom of the basket.
Step 5: Sew up the sides
To make the basket you'll need to stitch together each side panel. I used an "x" pattern but you could also do this with a simple whip stitch or basket stitch.
Pinch two of the sides together, lining up both the sides and the top edges. Start stitching from the top and work your way down to the bottom corner.
Once you make it to the bottom, push the needle to the inside edge, push out the corner a bit and tie a knot to secure the stitching.
Voila! One side done. Now just repeat that 3 more times.
Step 6: Fill your basket with something cute (or just leave it as-is, that's cute too!)
I put a 4oz jam jar inside. The measurements used for this fit one perfectly.
I put a little water in the jar and added some bright purple flowers!
I'm keeping this one for myself since the colors happen to match the mint green in my kitchen!
With a good sturdy felt, you could make these in any sizes! The original inspiration for this is a big 'ol basket!! I'm very tempted to make a teeny tiny (and totally impractical) version too.
Thanks for checking it out! Let me know if you have questions.


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Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita welcomes September as National Voter Registration Month
September 1, 2010
Secretary Rokita calls for increased awareness of Oct. 4 voter registration deadline and election registration resources like online voter registration
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is reminding Hoosiers of the approaching Oct. 4 voter registration deadline and encouraging those not yet registered to complete or download a registration form online at http://www.indianavoters.com/.
"September is dedicated to raising awareness about the Oct. 4 voter registration deadline and highlighting the many tools available to voters including our new online registration option," Secretary Rokita said. "National Voter Registration Month helps drive home the message that every voter and every vote counts."
According to U.S. Census figures, 60 million eligible voters did not register to vote in 2008. Of the non-voters that year, 14 percent said they did not vote because they missed their state's voter registration deadline.
Indiana offers several ways for individuals to register to vote including online at http://www.indianavoters.com/, at any Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch when they complete a driver's license or state identification card transaction, mailing in a traditional paper form or by visiting their local county clerk's office.
"So far at IndianaVoters.com, more than 4,370 individuals have either registered to vote or updated their information since the tool was launched July 1," Secretary Rokita said. "Not only can a person register to vote at the website, but can also find out who's on their ballot, locate their polling place and view campaign finance records of specific candidates."
According to the National Association of Secretaries of State, Indiana is one of only eight states allowing voter registration and registration updates via the Internet. Forty states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, offer voter registration lookups designed to help voters check their registration status online.
Secretary Rokita also urges individuals to visit www.sos.in.gov/elections to learn more about Election Day and other important voter information.
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Last week, President Barack Obama announced that he would nominate Dr. Allison Macfarlane, a nuclear waste expert from George Mason University, as the United States' top nuclear regulator.
Conventional wisdom is that Dr. Macfarlane satisfies all the major political interests involved with the NRC decision. She is a vocal opponent of Yucca Mountain. Harry Reid, check. She is on board with many of the post-Fukushima safety reforms. EPW Chair Barbara Boxer, check. And she is pro-nuclear, Senate Republicans, check. Tying this all nicely together is that fact that she served on the President's Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future and is a generally respected nuclear expert.
But here is the rub from my perspective. Being a good regulator should have nothing to do with one's previously held policy or political positions. This is where Chairman Jaczko went wrong. Everyone knew coming in that he was anti-Yucca, and many believed that he was anti-nuclear. Those positions, in and of themselves, should not have impacted his work as the nation's lead nuclear regulator. His job should have been to carry out the mission of the NRC, which essentially is to ensure that all of the nuclear activities that fall under NRC jurisdiction are carried out safely. The problem came when he apparently allowed his previously held positions get in the way of that duty. This was most apparent in the Yucca debacle. It may have surfaced more generally as well.
This problem can be just as detrimental from a pro-nuclear or pro-Yucca standpoint. These "pro" positions should have no influence on the decisions that any of the NRC commissioners make, much less the chairman. In Yucca terms, that means reviewing the DOE's application per the law and his responsibility as Chairman of the NRC. If the application passes muster, then the NRC can issue the permit. If it does not, then it should not.
This then puts the political aspects of nuclear power back where it should be: with politicians. Once the permit passes the NRC, then the bureaucrats and politicians can fight over what to do with it. Those decisions should lie outside of the NRC.
The question regarding Dr. Macfarlane is whether she can withstand the immense pressure that she will surely feel, directly and indirectly, and put her pro-nuclear and anti-Yucca policy positions to the side and simply be a good, apolitical and neutral regulator.
That is what should always be the goal for any NRC commissioner. But in the wake of the Jaczko Chairmanship, it may be more important that ever."


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BBQ Chicken and Pear Salad
For Pear BBQ Sauce:
1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp. minced garlic
1 cup diced yellow onion
2 cups diced canned pears, with 2 cups juice
1 cup hoisin sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 1⁄2 tsp. chili-garlic paste
For Vinaigrette:
1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
1⁄3 cup reserved pear juice
3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1⁄2 cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper
For BBQ Chicken:
4 1⁄2 lb. boneless chicken breasts and thighs
2–3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. BBQ seasoning rub
For Pear Salad:
3 1⁄4 lb. canned pear halves, reserve juice
1⁄4 cup honey
1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
3 tbsp. BBQ seasoning rub
1 lb. hearty salad greens
1 1⁄2 lb. frozen peas, thawed
1 qt. roasted corn kernels
3 cups crisp bacon bits
1 1⁄2 cups sliced scallions
1. To make BBQ Sauce: In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in onion and continue cooking 3 minutes, stirring often. Add pears and cook 3 minutes. Stir in pear juice, hoisin, ketchup and chili paste; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until thickened; cool. With a hand blender or in a food processor, process until smooth. Let stand at least 4 hours before use; refrigerate if not using immediately.
2. To make Vinaigrette: In container with cover, mix vinegar and pear juice; stir in mustard. Whisk in oil until thick and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Per order, lay chicken on an oiled sheet pan and brush with oil. Liberally sprinkle with seasoning rub. Grill until browned on both sides and cooked almost through. Place back on sheet pan and brush liberally with 1 cup Pear BBQ Sauce. Bake at 450°F. until BBQ sauce is browned and bubbly. Cool to room temperature.
4. To make Pear Salad: On an oiled sheet pan, spread pear halves in an even layer. Place under broiler for 3 minutes. Mix honey, BBQ seasoning rub and oil; blend well. Brush tops of pear halves liberally and broil until browned and bubbly, basting often. Remove from broiler; cool to room temperature to serve.
5. For each serving, spread 1 cup greens over chilled dinner plate and top with 5 ounces sliced chicken. Arrange 1⁄2 cup peas, 1⁄2 cup corn, 1⁄4 cup bacon pieces and 1⁄4 cup scallions around chicken. Set 4 barbecued pear slices around edge of salad and serve with 3 tbsp. Vinaigrette and extra Pear BBQ Sauce.


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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says there isn't "one simple answer" for military ethical lapses but is determined to find out the depth of the problem.
"Ethics and character are absolute values that we cannot take for granted," Hagel said during a news conference Friday. "Competence and character are not mutually exclusive. They are woven together."
During the next few weeks, the Pentagon will be announcing actions the service units are taking to deal with the ethical problem and will coordinate actions on the issue, he said.
"This will be an absolute top priority," Hagel said.
Hagel has been coping with allegations of security lapses and poor morale in the U.S. nuclear force. The U.S. Air Force said Jan. 15 it has suspended security clearances for at least 34 nuclear missile launch officers suspected of cheating on a proficiency exam.
"I don't think there is one simple answer to the issue of ethics, values, a lapse in some of those areas that we do know about," Hagel said. "That's why we're taking a hard look at this."
He said the Pentagon needs to find out the breadth and depth of the problem as well.
"I think we need to find out, is there a deep, wide problem?" he said. "If there is, then what's the scope of that problem? How did this occur? Was it a constant focus of 12 years on two long land wars, taking our emphasis off some of these other areas? I don't know. We intend to find out."


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HERSHEY — Credit the kids, the coaches, the team at Pocono Mountain East — the climate has changed in the wrestling program.
HERSHEY — Credit the kids, the coaches, the team at Pocono Mountain East — the climate has changed in the wrestling program.
No longer are the Cardinals just another easy win on the schedule for opponents. They won the Tunkhannock Tournament, beat Pleasant Valley, and suffered three single-digit defeats against Mountain Valley Conference champion Stroudsburg.
The Cardinals were 17-3 this year — the 17 wins a school record. Coach Chris Potter took two wrestlers to the state tournament and for the second straight season Ray Nicosia won a state medal, finishing with a bronze this year.
"It's satisfying to know that the kids are buying into what we are doing and the success is showing," Potter said. "As a coach, we don't wrestle anymore as coaches. We can't be there. All we can do is impart our wisdom and say, 'hey, we know what it takes.' We've been there, we've done that and hope that the kids buy in.
"They really have and this team is a special team. All the kids from year 1 to now have just really taken the culture we've created and now they walk around the school with pride."
Potter has taken Robert Knopf, DP Miller, Ray Nicosia and Joey Fogle to the state tournament in his six years in Swiftwater. Clearly he has put his stamp on this program.
The hard part for Potter and his staff going forward is raising expectations, while not leaving the mid-level wrestler behind. Do they continue to win the Tunkhannock Tournament or do they upgrade their schedule and hope the rest can keep up?
"You don't want to sacrifice the whole team for one or two kids," Potter said. "I think we do the best we can under our circumstances, but yeah, we want to beef the competition up."
The success of the high school program doesn't start in ninth grade.
Planting the seed at the midget level is what makes the good programs around the state better. If a program doesn't have competition at the elementary-age level, it's future will remain in question.
"Any time you have kids consistently going to the state tournament you look at the younger kids and they say that's where I want to be," Potter said. "That starts with the youth program. You want your youth kids to look at the high school kids as like, man, I can't wait to be them.
"It's about creating that environment, that culture to want to be the best so that when they get to the high school, they can look at Ray, they can look at Joey, they can look at Robert Knopf at DP, all the kids that have placed here and say, 'That's going to be me.'"


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Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto Jackpot-Winning Ticket Worth $2.2 Million Sold in York
Jan 29, 2013, 09:50 ET
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The wait is over for Pennsylvania Lottery players who had watched the Match 6 Lotto jackpot continue to grow for more than two months.
One jackpot-winning Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $2.2 million from the Jan. 28 drawing was sold at Mount Rose Beer and Soda, 1022 Mt. Rose Ave., York.
The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, 09-20-25-26-46-49, to win a jackpot of $2,200,000, less 25 percent federal withholding.
The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
The jackpot had been growing since one ticket matched all six winning numbers in the Nov. 26 drawing.
Lottery officials cannot confirm the identity of the jackpot winner until the prize is claimed and the ticket is validated. Match 6 winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.
The Lottery encourages the holder of the winning ticket to sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at any of Lottery's seven area offices or at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County.
Claims may be filed at Lottery headquarters Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at area offices.
In the 2011-12 fiscal year, in addition to awarding more than $63.4 million in prizes to York County winners, the Pennsylvania Lottery contributed nearly $27.2 million to programs serving the county's older residents.
How to Play Match 6 Lotto: Match 6 tickets cost $2 each. Players can choose six numbers from 1 to 49 or have numbers randomly selected by computer. The computer will then randomly select an additional two sets of six numbers, for three lines of six numbers each or 18 numbers total. Players can win up to four times on each ticket – once on each of three lines (base play) and by combining all 18 numbers (combined play).
Match 6 Lotto drawings are held on Monday and Thursday evenings.
About the Pennsylvania Lottery: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since its inception in 1971, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed nearly $22.6 billion to programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free transit and reduced-fare shared rides; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE and PACENET; long-term living services; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging, including full- and part-time senior centers throughout the state.
The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds its players to play responsibly. Players must be 18 or older.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 195 diseños de 44 diseñadores freelance.
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The brand name "Rolemance" is a combination of "Role Play" & "Romance", which are the two elements that we combine to create a flirtatious and enriching experience for our members.
Rolemance.com aspires to deliver the relationship fulfillment of an eHarmony.com combined with the easy entertainment shopping experience of Netflix.com. Visitors to our site can easily sign-up and begin shopping and participating in these sensual entertaining role plays with their partners within minutes of discovering the service.
They are educated, open-minded site visitors (ages 23 to 45)
They are both male and female, dating or married for a few months to a few years.
They do not visit adult content sites (like pornography) and we are STRONGLY trying to avoid the colors and cheap feel of adult content web sites.
They are comfortable with online shopping
They are comfortable doing online research and googling things.
They are attracted to very clean, comfortable, Web 2.0 professional sites like twitter, facebook, eharmony, news sites.
They are very familiar with text messaging and mobile communication
They are playful
They are adventurous
They are willing to take risks
They are comfortable trying new things
They are curious about and want to improve the passion in their relationship
We would like the logo to imply that we are a safe yet innovative consumer brand that is easy to use and trustworthy
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Logo must include an icon that can be displayed in a squarish format with or without the name Rolemance. Or the icon can be a subsection of the word art.
The icon or word art must be able to be formatted into a 16x16 web browser favicon.ico so the icon can be recognizable as Rolemance in a web browser tab
The logo will be used in the header of the web site and should be fairly horizontal in nature.
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Best Practices for Digital Government
by Allison Brueckner, Guest Editor
Allison Brueckner is a free-lancer and independent consultant in the greater Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas of Southeast Michigan and can be reached by e-mail: email@example.com
Welcome to the second of two special sections of the Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology on e-government. The authors in this special section share best practices from local, national and international perspectives.
One of the most important features of the Internet is its ability to connect people with information and with one another. For many this means finding affordable housing, local jobs and dependable day care. Increasingly, government units are trying to use the Internet, especially the World Wide Web, to provide their citizens with valuable information to enhance the communitys quality of life and to increase civic participation.
E-government is the combined service power of traditional government practices utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) to disseminate, retrieve and store information or services. It provides an opportunity to offer the community higher quality services more efficiently and at lower cost.
Weary public servants can be excused for asking, What's the point? Legislative mandates, budgetary constraints and geopolitical threats make the hard work of doing the public's business all the more difficult. Real results in such an environment are harder to come by and require new approaches. In this special section, you will hear about the latest ideas, approaches and best practices in the use of technology in the public sector.
Carrie Hammerman, policy analyst with cyber-state.org, profiles the state of Michigan and its e-government trends. She identifies four trends that appear prevalent within Michigans e-government practices: 1) intergovernmental cooperation, 2) external providers, 3) interactive and transactional websites and 4) addressing privacy concerns. As more and more of Michigans local governments use the Internet to connect with their citizens and provide services to their constituents, the stronger the current trends will become and newer trends will appear. Cyber-state has been assessing Michigans local government websites since 1999, when only 5% of its local government agencies (townships, villages and counties) were online, whereas today 30% of Michigans local governments have a Web presence. This is surely a notable continuous and consistent growth of their online presence.
Coming from a completely different perspective, one from within, Peter Boersma, senior information architect at EzGov, shares an organizational process with us. His experience in working with a variety of people with different talents from different departments and bringing all that together into a marketable and strategic product deliverable is a tale not so often understood by government agencies. Many government agencies do not have the time or knowledge base to understand. Even if they wanted to, funding is always a factor for those particularly smaller government agencies. It is an enlightening and detailed scenario that Mr. Boersma shares, one that certainly promotes intergovernmental cooperation.
Todd La Porte, associate professor of public policy at George Mason University, provides us with activities and results of the work conducted by the Cyberspace Policy Research Group (CyPRG), funded by the National Science Foundation. CyPRG has been evaluating national level governments since 1995 using a measurement system called the Website Attribute Evaluation System. The two primary elements of this system are transparency and interactivity, or, in other words, it identifies the openness and accessibility of the content and information being provided and disseminated by these government agencies. Along with the analysis of their data the paper also relates those results with other government performance measures.
So I welcome you to explore these three very different perspectives on best practices in e-government. Enjoy!
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