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Many of the emerging solar markets are hot - both literally and metaphorically - because of their abundant sunshine hours and geographical locations. Solar investors no longer look to developed solar markets such as Germany and Italy as the governments of the two countries continue to reduce solar incentives. Solar firms are turning their focus to emerging solar markets such as Japan, China, the US, India and the Middle East.
France-based gas and oil firm, Total, is currently eyeing the solar market in Qatar, according to a report from Gulf Times. Total is also a large shareholder of US-based solar firm SunPower, owning 66%, according to the same report.
Arnaud Chaperon, Total senior vice-president (New Energies Division), stated that Qatar may achieve renewable energy capacity of 1,800MW by 2018, according to the report.
That is a lot of renewable energy capacity. Of course, not all will be solar installations but the figure is quite impressive. According to Wikipedia, the largest solar power plant in the world that is currently running is the Agua Caliente Solar Project in the US with installed capacity of 397MW, due to achieve full completion in 2014. The second largest solar power plant is the Charanka Solar Park in India that has a total of 214MW of installed capacity.
People might wonder why a rich country with lots of oil and natural gas like Qatar wants to generate electricity from renewable energy. I believe the reason is that every country hopes to save electricity-generating costs and reduce carbon emissions. In fact, Qatar had the highest carbon dioxide emissions per capita in the world for the past 18 years, according to Wikipedia. Most of the carbon emissions in Qatar were from natural gas processing, air-conditioning, water desalination and electricity generation, said Wikipedia. Sunshine is free, although solar panels are not. However, by saving costs and reducing carbon emissions by adopting solar energy, Qatar can have higher profit margins for its oil and natural gas export business and cleaner air for the people to enjoy. Simple.


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FOREN 2012: gas and grid infrastructure, market liberalisation high on agenda
More than 700 energy experts and policymakers gathered at the Central and Eastern Europe Energy Forum (FOREN 2012) in Neptun, Romania (17-21 June 2012) to discuss the region's critical issues. The issues include national and regional energy policies for the security of supply; electricity markets and the regulatory framework; regional policies on fossil fuel resources; […]
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World Energy Council's FOREN 2012 to provide ministerial forum to address energy security in Central and Eastern Europe
Over 800 energy experts from government, academia, and industry are expected to gather at FOREN 2012 next week (17–21 June) to address the issue of energy supply security in Central and Eastern Europe. The forum, to take place in Neptun-Olimp, Romania, is the 11th regional energy forum for Central and Eastern Europe organised annually by […]
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There is a good chance you know someone who has fought a battle or had a scare with breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. Behind skin cancer, it effects the highest number of women. However, since 1989, the death rates from breast cancer have been declining as a result of better treatment and earlier detection through screening and increased awareness. Right now, according to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
With all of that being said, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. People around the country, organizations, associations, brands, etc. will be working together this month to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to services as well as raise money for funding programs and helping to find a cure. In a sport like tennis that is dominated by strong women at every level, this cause hits home for tennis players all over the world. For me, the cause is a personal one. In 2009, one of my favorite people passed from breast cancer — she was an amazing person, a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a sister, a pillar of strength, and a tennis player. Rosemary, a 4.0 player from Palm Desert, one of my Mom's best friends and USTA teammate, and someone I considered family. Watching her battle the cancer made me realize how scary and devastating this disease can be and how it can hit anyone. Throughout it all, she kept a smile on her face and a racquet in her hand, whether it was playing when she was feeling strong, watching her granddaughters take lessons, or enjoying tennis at the BNP Paribas — Rosemary was a tennis player through it all. Sadly, in the last 5 years, the number of tennis players that I personally know that have been diagnosed with breast cancer has gone up significantly. Breast cancer has even hit the WTA when tennis legend, Martina Navratilova, an image of strength and health was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. What she described as her "own personal 9/11."
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Unemployment sucks. I know – I've been there before. I was unemployed for 5 months after I separated from The USAF. It wasn't that I didn't want to work, far from it. I just had a difficult time finding work. The fact that I relocated across the country and didn't have a network to tap into made finding a new job an even more difficult task.
The good news is that unemployment insurance is there to help you bridge the gap between jobs. Here is what you need to know about unemployment insurance and how to claim unemployment:
What is unemployment insurance?
Federal Unemployment Insurance is a safety net designed to assist workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Federal Unemployment Insurance is run by your local state government but is funded by federal and state taxes which are paid by employers.
How to qualify for unemployment benefits
Each state is has its own requirements regarding unemployment benefits eligibility, so be sure to check with the state in which you are filing. In general the following rules will apply:
No fault loss of employment. Most people who become unemployed through no fault of their own are eligible to file unemployment benefits. Most people will be eligible for unemployment benefits if they were laid off for lack of work, and sometimes if you are put on a leave of absence, such as a temporary plant closing, or seasonal work. You may also be eligible for other reasons of unemployment, such as being out of work due to a natural disaster, employer went out of business, job moved overseas, you completed your military obligation, or other reasons. Be sure to check with your state regarding your particular situation.
Must be physically able to work. You must be physically able to work, available for work, and actively seeking suitable work. Suitable work is generally considered employment in an occupation in line with your prior training, education, and experience. Work may not be considered suitable if the wages, hours, or working conditions are not as favorable as most jobs in your occupation in the local labor market or if you are not physically able to perform the work.
Note: If you are physically unable to perform work due to a disability, you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits. This is because unemployment benefits and disability benefits come out of different pots of money. If you are physically unable to perform work, you should look into state disability benefits.
Where to file for unemployment benefits
Each state is responsible for running its unemployment office. A complete list of state unemployment offices can be found at the US Department of Labor Workforce Security site.
When you should file for unemployment benefits
You should file for unemployment benefits as soon as possible, because you can only receive benefits in weeks which you file a claim. Most states have a 1-2 week waiting period, but you must still file to get on the books and continue filing each week that you remain unemployed. Provided that your unemployment benefits claim is approved, you will most likely receive your first unemployment check during your second or third week of unemployment, depending on your state's unemployment benefit rules.
How to file for unemployment benefits
Gather your information. You will need to provide your state labor board (or other governing agency) with your personal and work information. Be prepared to provide your SSN, employment history for the previous 2 years (employer name, location, position held, etc.), date you last worked, wage history, union information if applicable, DD Form 214 if recently separated from the military, education level, and possibly other information.
Apply online, by phone, or in person. Different states have different setups, but most states now offer online unemployment benefits application, as well as by telephone or in person. In some states it is mandatory to meet with a career assistance advisor at some point.
Delay in approval? Keep filing weekly claims. If your application is not approved right away, that does not mean you are not or will not be eligible for unemployment benefits. Sometimes an extra form needs filled out of more information about your claim is needed. Keep filing for unemployment benefits because you may receive benefits in arrears. If you wait for a decision, you will not receive benefits for weeks in which you did not file a claim.
How much money will you receive for unemployment insurance?
The amount of money you receive for your weekly unemployment benefit will vary depending on your earning history and the limits of your state. When I filed for unemployment benefits in Texas I received $300 per week, however, some states offer more (the national average is $300 per week).
Unemployment benefits are taxable. Pay attention to the income tax question! Unemployment benefits are considered taxable income for federal income taxes. Taxes are not automatically taken out of your check, so if you want to avoid an unexpected surprise when you file taxes the following year, it may be a good idea to have taxes taken out when you receive your benefits. If you choose to have taxes withdrawn, the IRS will automatically withdraw 10% of your unemployment benefits.
Receiving unemployment benefits
File weekly claims. Most states require people receiving unemployment benefits to file a weekly claim with their state. This means you need to call in and verify that your status has not changed. You can expect to go through an automated phone system that asks whether you are still physically able to perform work, if you are actively seeking work, if you earned any income in the previous week, and if anything about your situation has changed.
Get paid weekly or biweekly. Each state determines how often they pay unemployment benefit recipients, but it payment is usually weekly or biweekly. Be sure to check with your state's unemployment board.
Keep accurate records! States require that you maintain a job search while receiving unemployment benefits, and your need to keep records verifying that you are searching for work – you must generally make 3 job searches per week, by either contacting employers, submitting resumes, or going to interviews. Tracking your job search efforts includes maintaining a list of jobs applied for or applications submitted. Many states give you a Job Search Log to make tracking easier. Make sure you keep accurate records because they can audit you later and you can lose your benefits if they discover you are not actively seeking new work.
Report any earnings. You can still take on work while receiving unemployment benefits, but you must report it and your earnings will reduce the amount of benefits you receive. Still it is better to earn some money through part time work than to do nothing at all. If you fail to report any earnings, you will have to pay back any benefits you received, plus interest. If you knowingly fail to report earnings, you may be charged with fraud, which can result in a denial of benefits and additional penalties.
Receive benefits by check or direct deposit. Most states offer both options for receiving unemployment benefits. I recommend receiving your unemployment benefits by direct deposit if you have a bank account – that way you do not have to pay check cashing fees or wait for the mail, which can be unpredictable. Direct deposit means you will receive your benefits more quickly. If you need access to a good online bank, I recommend Capital One 360 or another free high interest savings account that offers easy access.
How long can you claim unemployment benefits?
Time limits of unemployment benefits. The length of time that benefits are available is determined by the State in which you file an unemployment insurance claim. Benefits can be paid for a maximum of 26 weeks in most states, however, due to the current global economic crisis and mass layoffs in the United States, the US government and many states recently approved emergency unemployment compensation (EUC), which extended unemployment benefits for certain individuals.
Unemployment Insurance Extended Benefits. The basic Extended Benefits program provides up to 13 additional weeks of benefits when a State is experiencing high unemployment (usually over 6%, but check with your state). Some States have also enacted a voluntary program to pay up to 7 additional weeks (20 weeks maximum) of Extended Benefits during periods of extremely high unemployment. Not everyone who qualified for regular benefits qualifies for Extended Benefits. The State agency will advise you of your eligibility for Extended Benefits.
Other possible benefits
Along with unemployment benefits, you may be eligible to claim COBRA insurance coverage through your former employer. Be sure to contact your former employer or health insurance provider for more details.
Unemployment Benefit Provisions in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Plan
Update: The 2009 economic stimulus plan calls for an increase in unemployment and COBRA benefits. Be sure to visit this article for more information about increases in benefits you may be eligible to receive. Also keep in mind that some of these updates are temporary, and may not be permanently written into law. Be sure to verify how long you will be eligible to receive benefits with your state jobs board.
Unemployment Benefits are there for you
Losing your job is a difficult experience, but thankfully we have unemployment insurance to fall back on. With a positive attitude and a little luck, hopefully you won't need to claim unemployment very long.


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OXBOROUGH, Mass. – Fernando Cárdenas dug into his bag of tricks and pulled out a golazo, scoring six minutes before halftime to give New England a 2-1 victory over Colorado at Gillette Stadium.
Cardenas marked his first start since the season opener with a looping finish over Matt Pickens to separate the sides, giving New England a lead they were able to hang onto and end a three-game skid.
Both sides generated plenty of chances and paid for some suspect work at the back during an engaging opening stanza.
Colorado persevered through an early Revolution surge to capture the lead when Jaime Castrillón shook off his marker all too easily in the 21st minute, surging toward the near post to thump home Martin Rivero's inviting service for his second goal of the season.
It took just six minutes for the Revs to draw level through Saer Sène. José Moreno retained possession after a corner kick and played the ball toward Clyde Simms in the middle third. Simms hit a diagonal ball for Stephen McCarthy to flick on at the back stick. That touch caught the Rapids defense flatfooted and permitted Sène to sweep home his third goal of the campaign from eight yards.
A.J. Soares and Tony Cascio exchanged chances in the aftermath of that goal, but Cárdenas ensured the Revs would enter halftime with the lead with an alert finish six minutes before the break. Moreno and Sène combined to play the ball to Cardenas on the right side of the penalty area. The Colombian midfielder cut inside and floated his effort over the adrift Matt Pickens to notch his first MLS goal.
Rivero signaled Colorado's intent to respond with his effort shortly after play resumed. His early chance marked the start of a positive spell for the Rapids as the second half began. Castrillón nearly grabbed his second in the 69th minute after Jeff Larentowicz found him with a diagonal ball from the right side, but Matt Reis pushed the resulting attempt over the bar.
That chance stood out as the best opportunity for the Rapids to snatch an equalizer in the late stages, but the Revs limited the Rapids in front of goal as Reis preserved his 100th MLS win. The defeat snapped the Rapids' eight-match unbeaten run over the Revolution and handed the home side its first victory in the series since a 1-0 win on Sept. 29, 2007.
The Rapids made two changes to the starting defense that had started seven of the first eight games. Tyrone Marshall started at center back in place of Marvell Wynne, who strained a hamstring during training on Tuesday. And, Hunter Freeman started at right back in place of Kosuke Kimura, marking his first start for the club since his first stint ended in 2006.
New England will attempt to make it two wins from two at Real Salt Lake on Saturday, while Colorado will travel to Frisco to face FC Dallas on Sunday (5 pm MT, Altitude TV).
Scoring Summary:
COL - Jaime Castrillon 2 (Martin Rivero 3) 21
NE - Saer Sène 4 (Steven McCarty, Clyde Symms) 27'
NE - Fernando Cárdenas (Saer Sène) 39'
Disciplinary Summary:
Colorado Rapids lineup: Matt Pickens, Hunter Freeman (Kamani Hill 76), Tyrone Marshall, Drew Moor, Luis Zapata, Jeff Larentowicz, Jaime Castrillon, Martin Rivero (Andre Akpan 85), Brian Mullan, Tony Cascio, Omar Cummings
Subs not used: Stew Ceus, Scott Palguta, Joseph Nane, Wells Thompson
New England lineup: Matt Reis, Kevin Alston (Darrius Barnes 43), Chris Tierney, Benny Feilhaber, Stephen McCarthy, Clyde Symms, Shalrie Joseph, Fernando Cardenas (Björn Runström 85), Jose Moreno (Lee Nguyen 69), Saer Sene
Referee: Terry Vaughn
Attendance: 6149


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WASHINGTON – What are the biggest and most common mistakes business owners make when dealing with a disaster? Whether it's property damage caused by a flood, or the loss of sensitive data thanks to a hacked email account, how you respond within the first few hours of the crisis can make or break your small business.
Get tips on how to avoid the costly mistakes that could put the safety of your clients and your organization at risk at a free webinar hosted by Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday, December 10. True stories about business owners' pre-disaster missteps, plans not followed and errors made—as well as what they learned during the recovery phase, will be discussed.
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10 DIY Table and Wall Clock Projects
Clock hands are easy to come by: there are kits, you can disassemble a cheap or salvaged clock, or even keep one intact and embellish around it. And the rest of the clock can be just about anything, so to get your creative ideas ticking:
1. This DIY starburst clock looks like a million bucks. Check out the full tutorial at Freckled Nest.
2. An embroidery hoop clock DIY from Brit + Co.
3. Turn old books into clocks. This would be great for desk or table clocks, too. See the DIY at Brit + Co.
4. We never would have guessed this awesome Chrysanthemum clock was made from plastic spoons until we read the tutorial at That's What Che Said.
5. A perfect project for the teacher: a DIY pencil desk clock from Brit + Co.
6. For the less DIY-inclined, check out this "semi-homemade" chalkboard wall clock from Crate & Barrel.
7. Instead of paying $130 for this Roost clock, the blog Faded Plains shows us how to make one for under $30.
8. Paint sample decks continue to be a darling of DIY home projects. One more example: this clock tutorial from Instructables.
9. DIY doesn't have to mean over-the-top. I love the minimalist aesthetic of this color block clock from Almost Makes Perfect.
10. This isn't a tutorial, but it's an ingenious clock made from a bike chain by Andreas Dober for Germany's Anthologie Quartett. So if you're handy...


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This Week In Island History
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society.
100 years ago
From the Newport Journal, June 5, 1914
The hourly running time of the ferries went into effect for the summer Monday, and the motor stage across the island went into commission.
There was a lively runaway on Narragansett Avenue Monday morning, the horse being frightened by two boys on bicycles. The driver managed to secure control of the frightened animal after a short run, without damage being done.
The rural free delivery mail route was started Monday, when Mr. Anderson made the first delivery. The route takes in the north end of the island and the Dumplings. The Beavertail section is not included in the present schedule.
75 years ago
From the Newport Daily News, June 2, 1939
Recreational facilities at the Sherman farm as a WPA project was voted by the Town Council at its meeting this week. The work includes construction of a baseball diamond, creating a golf driving range, and other features. Charles A. Westall was granted permission to sell fireworks from noon, July 2, to 12 o'clock midnight July 4.
From the Newport Daily News, June 3, 1939
Mrs. Carl Tollefson has returned to the World's Fair, where she has accepted a position as a private secretary after a week's stay in Newport and Jamestown.
From the Newport Daily News, June 5, 1939
Title to the property, by condemnation, at Plum Beach, leading from the Boston Post Road to the proposed westerly end of the Jamestown Bridge, has been taken by the Jamestown Bridge Commission. The price paid was $6,900.48.
From the Newport Daily News, May 29, 1939
The YWCA seaside cottage at Conanicut Park was open for the weekend and holiday.
Although a fog blanketed the West Passage of Narragansett Bay Saturday, derricks and men combined their efforts to drop steel bracing frames weighing 244 tons into two cofeditorial ferdams at the site of the Jamestown Bridge. The operation took about four hours. The bracing was lowered into the cofferdam, and two divers descended to release the hoisting cable. Meanwhile, nine other craft, hidden by the fog, were at work on the site. Included in the flotilla was a cement mixing plant capable of turning out a cubic yard a minute. Three fishing boats were used by the engineers and laborers as water taxis. Two tugs and seven or eight barges carrying sand rock, cement and coal completed the fleet.
50 years ago
From the Newport Daily News, June 1, 1964
A fire alarm in Jamestown during the Memorial Day parade added to the excitement. Many children perched on the fire trucks in the line of march were hastily removed so the firemen could make a flying trip to the fire.
From the Newport Daily News, June 4, 1964
Mrs. Eva L. vonSchade, of Grinnell Street, Jamestown, chief operator at the Jamestown office of the New England Telephone Co., retired Monday after 43 years of service.
Jamestown Boy Scout Troop 1 and members of the scout committee were hosts to nearly 400 Newport County Boy Scouts over the weekend in Jamestown.
25 years ago
From the Jamestown Press, June 2, 1989
The Jamestown School Committee received good news in the form of Kevin McBride's report on the latest survey made of a 2-acre site in the northwest corner of the 21-acre school property. A few insignificant artifacts were found, but nothing that would prevent the committee from moving ahead with building plans.
The fifth annual Conanicut Island spring bird count was held Sunday. Last year 85 species were counted. This year a final count of 96 species was tallied.
15 years ago
From the Jamestown Press, June 3, 1999
A flawless sky smiled down on the island's Memorial Day festivities held Monday in locations throughout the town. Crowds were estimated by Jim McLoughlin and the police department to be "the largest ever," but no one could put a number on the turnout. Highlights of the Memorial Day parade included an appearance by the Jamestown Community Band and the Jamestown Fire Department's antique fire engine.
Restrictions on the outdoor residential uses of municipal water went into effect Tuesday, and more prohibitions may be in place within the next 10 days if there is not significant rainfall.
10 years ago
From the Jamestown Press, June 3, 2004
The Fort Getty Master Plan Committee is encouraging residents, campers and all those interested in sharing a vision of Fort Getty to attend the public workshop slated for Thursday, June 10, at 7 p.m. in the library.
The seamen and marine biologists at the state Department of Environmental Management are grinning ear to ear lately. That's because the state just got its new, state-of-the-art research vessel, the John H. Chafee.


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One of the most intense position battles in training camp features a blend of young talent and veterans with a lot to prove at inside linebacker.
Currently on roster: 8.
Projected spots on final roster: 4-5.
Roster locks: Shea McClellin, Christian Jones, Mason Foster.
Good bets: Jonathan Bostic.
On the bubble: DeDe Lattimore.
Practice squad candidates: Jonathan Anderson, Jonathan Brown, John Timu.
Biggest offseason developments: General manager Ryan Pace and the new regime bade farewell to Lance Briggs, whose contract expired...


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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A group of land agents and energy companies cannot sue the federal government for rescinding drilling leases sold by the Bush administration around national parks in Utah because they missed a 90-day deadline to file the lawsuit, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
The decision of the Denver-based U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals appeared to end years of political and legal discord after the Obama administration upended an oil-and-gas auction held in the final months of President George W. Bush's administration. Weeks after President Barack Obama took office, his Interior Secretary Ken Salazar rescinded 77 lease parcels for oil and gas drilling, denying them to winning bidders.
Environmental groups said the auction would have allowed drilling to encroach on wild areas of Utah and despoil views from national parks. Oil industry executives insisted at least some of the parcels were far out of sight of any national park and had been open for leasing for years.
It was the same December 2008 auction in Salt Lake City where a Utah environmental activist jumped into the bidding to protest the sales and safeguard parcels around national parks. Tim DeChristopher — considered a folk hero in the environmental community — is serving two years in federal prison for disrupting the bidding.
DeChristopher ended up winning 14 drilling parcels for nearly $1.8 million, but he couldn't pay for them.
"This is really about the fact that the (Bush administration) offered leases in sensitive places such as the doorstep to Arches and Canyonlands national parks," said David Garbett, a staff lawyer for Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance.
The wilderness group and others went to court before the auction was held. They reached an agreement with federal lawyers to allow the auction to go ahead, but with the understanding a federal judge could issue a restraining order on parcels that were sold. That judge granted the request. Salazar followed up by freezing the leases indefinitely.
Another lawsuit was filed by winning bidders on the merits of Salazar's decision. That case was dismissed, however, because the land agents and energy companies had missed a deadline to file the lawsuit by six days.
In Wednesday's decision, two appeals court judges ruled the winning bidders had, in fact, missed the deadline — a third judge found otherwise. It left the winning bidders without a single ruling on the merits of Salazar's decision.
One of the plaintiffs, Denver-based Questar Exploration & Production Co., has argued that every one of the yanked parcels was adjacent to an existing and valid lease parcel. The company has insisted that none of the parcels was closer than about 15 miles to a national park.
The company, now known as QEP Resources Inc., says the "conflicting rationales" offered by the three-judge panel could persuade the full U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to take up the case. QEP said the two judges who ruled that the plaintiffs missed the deadline offered different versions of the deadline.
The company said Salazar confused things by claiming his decision was made in an internal memorandum instead of a formal notice six days later.
"This decision sets a disturbing legal precedent, one where internal correspondence between government bureaucrats constitutes public notice," QEP said Wednesday.
Environmentalists said the main point is that a questionable auction was halted in its tracks.
"A new administration came to its senses," Garbett said Wednesday. "It's good to know that this correction will remain in place."
A spokesman for Salazar didn't return a phone call from the AP. The Western Energy Alliance, a Denver-based trade group that supported the bidders' lawsuit, had no immediate reaction.


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PARIS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says negotiations with Iran represent the "best chance" for the world to calm fears about Tehran's nuclear program and achieve long-term peace.
America's top diplomat praised the breakthrough Sunday whereby Iran and six world powers agreed about how to put in place the terms of last November's interim nuclear deal.
Kerry says talks toward a final agreement will continue, and he predicts the process will be difficult.
He told reporters in Paris that the U.S. will keep a close eye on Iran during this interim period — which he says will be the first time in nearly a decade that Iran isn't advancing its nuclear program.


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2 Abu Sayyaf militants killed in Philippine raid
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Police commandos stormed a southern Philippine hideout of suspected Abu Sayyaf extremists blamed for kidnappings and extortion, triggering a firefight that led to the killing of two militants and the capture of six others, officials said.
Chief Superintendent Getulio Napenas, director of the national police Special Action Force, said his men raided a house Monday in Zamboanga City where an Abu Sayyaf sub-leader and his followers were believed hiding.
A policeman was wounded in the clash that ensued, while three suspected militants were arrested, he added in his report to National Police chief Alan Purisima. Four pistols and three grenades were recovered at the site.
Three other suspected militants were arrested in a follow up operation in the city, Napenas said. All six arrested men were taken to the police headquarters in Zamboanga City for interrogation.
On Sunday, security forces also captured a wanted Abu Sayyaf gunman during an operation on Basilan province, near Zamboanga City. A day earlier, Philippine marines patrolling a wooded area near a hill in southern Sulu province's mountainous Patikul town stumbled on about 30 Abu Sayyaf fighters. An ensuing 30-minute clash killed one militant and wounded an unknown number of other gunmen, marine brigade commander Brig. Gen. Martin Pinto said.
The Abu Sayyaf, which has been blamed for beheadings and deadly bombings, has been blacklisted by Washington as a terrorist organization. It is one of at least three armed Islamic groups outside of a peace deal the government signed last month with the main insurgent group in the south, the 11,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front.


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There's a Catch-22 in deciding whether or not to invest in trying to nurture one or more online customer communities. The biggest issue in my mind is not, "will customers say bad things about us?" The answer to that question is, "Of course, some customers will be critical, but other customers will be complimentary. It's better to have at least some control over the conversation by hosting it, than it is to be at the mercy of the discussions customers are having elsewhere on the Internet."
The more important question, to my mind, is "will the community take hold?" Why would your customers or prospects want to converse with one another in and around your products or services? The answer is that they really don't want to talk about you or your products. They want to talk about themselves: What they are trying to do; what they care about; and, also many of them actually enjoy helping others who share similar jobs, interests and passions, it's kind of a quid pro quo. "I'll help/encourage you. You or someone else will help/encourage me."
What Kinds of Online Communities Are There?
There are many different kinds of online customer communities:
- Customer Support communities are typically the best place to start for any company that has technical products or for one that provides services to help people get things done.
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We encourage you to get your MyCWU account set up. This will allow you to track your Admissions progress and to see your To Do's list, your Financial Aid package, and more.
If you haven't done so already, your next step in the Admissions process is to create your student account. You will need your CWU username (your username was give to you in your letter acknowledging the submission of your application). Please go to the following website and follow the instructions given, wildcatpassword.cwu.edu
Your next step will be to confirm your intention to enroll. Once you have logged in you will see the Accept/Decline button in your Admissions Toolbox. You are encouraged to confirm your offer of admission within 15 days of receiving your acceptance letter (or by May 1st if you are seeking admission for Fall Quarter, whichever is later).
- You will receive a message certifying that your password change was successful. Below the message, you will be given your username. Be Sure to write down your username and password as these are the two items you will need to log back into MyCWU.
- Go back to the MyCWU login page and click the Sign in button (upper right hand side), enter your Username and Password.
MyCWU will display your Admissions Toolbox where you can accept your offer of admissions by clicking on Accept Admissions and following steps given. Once you are done, please remember to click on the EXIT button (upper right hand side) and completely click out of your browser.
Send your final transcripts (if necessary)
If you are currently enrolled at a high school or college, please send a final transcript after you have finished your final courses. If you do not send a final transcript you will not be able to register for future courses at CWU.
Attend a Discover New Student Orientation & Registration event
- July for the fall quarter and winter or spring break for students starting at CWU in the winter or spring quarters.
- Required for freshmen. Contact New Student Programs if you will be unable to attend.
- Highly encouraged for transfer students. Contact the Academic Advising Center if you will be unable to attend.
- New student course registration begins on this day
- Representatives from academic and student services departments will be available to answer your questions.
First Term Registration
New students will register for classes during orientation. After the first term, students will be able to register for classes on their own via the World Wide Web with the MyCWU system which will be covered during orientation.
During your first year, you will be assigned to a professional academic advisor that can help you:
- Make the transition to the university
- Explore majors/minors or other areas of professional study
- Interpret and learn university academic requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Become more self-reliant and self-reflective in your decision making
- Develop an academic plan to earn your degree
- Connect with appropriate resources on campus
For more information contact the Academic Advising office at (509)963-3060 or visit their web site at http://www.cwu.edu/academic-advising
You must apply for your major. This is typically accomplished at the orientation.
The CWU online catalog will serve as the basis for major, minor and program requirements for the academic year.
Apply for financial aid and scholarships (if applicable)
- Financial Aid--Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 15 for priority consideration for all sources of funds (however, federal aid remains available during the academic year for those who apply after March 1).
- Scholarships (for Fall only). You will automatically be considered for CWU general Fall Scholarships if you applied to CWU online before February 1st. Additionally, all official documents such as transcripts and ACT or SAT scores (if required) must arrive at CWU prior to February 1st.
Apply for on-campus housing (if necessary)
- Send $200 deposit and housing contract by June 1 for priority assignment (first-come, first-served).
- You must live on campus during your first year unless you meet one of the following criteria:
- You are age 20 or older.
- You plan to live with immediate family members in the Ellensburg area.
- You have already completed your freshman year at another institution and will transfer with sophomore standing or above (this does not apply to Running Start students or College in the High School students).
There are two options for ordering textbooks. Students may purchase the books ONLINE from the CWU University Bookstore, at http://wildcatshop.net/ or they may purchase them from Edmonds Community College Bookstore, either in person or online, at http://collegestore.edcc.edu. Those students who want to use their financial aid to purchase textbooks MUST use the CWU University Store option. Both bookstores sell CWU sweatshirts, t-shirts and various school supplies.
Every student admitted to CWU has access to a free CWU Outlook e-mail account. Outlook is the main e-mail source for CWU students. It will be important for you to check your CWU e-mail on a regular basis.
Your card will allow you to check out materials from the library, use the computer lab, and obtain discounts at some movie theaters. Please come to the CWU office and have your photo taken.
MyCWU is part of the CWU webpage where you can access your personal and campus information. You can link up to it from the CWU homepage. Once logged on the MyCWU dashboard is your source for personalized student information that includes your financial aid, class schedule, grades, CAPS report, and more. You will receive information on how to access this account with your acceptance letter.
Disability Services (DS), in partnership with Central Washington University, is dedicated to creating an inclusive university culture that celebrates diversity and provides individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to fully participate in and benefit from all aspects of the education environment.
Students wishing to request disability accommodations should contact DS at (509) 963-2214 or visit the DS webpage.
Parking permits are available at the Parking Office in the Public Safety Building, Cashier's Office in Barge Hall, or online at http://www.cwu.edu/parking/permit-application. You can purchase your permit with a check, debit/credit card. Cash payments are only accepted at the cashier's office. Pierce County Center and the Moses Lake Center both offer free parking to students. Please contact the University Center you will be attending to purchase your student parking permit (Pierce County Center and the Moses Lake Center provide free student parking).
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101 West Ohio
101 West Ohio Street Suite 2000
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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101 West Ohio was designed by Browning, Day, Mullins, Dierdof, Inc., a nationally renowned Indianapolis architectural firm, and offers unrivaled views of Monument Circle, Union station, Victory Field, the Capitol, the Canal, and White River Park. A model of elegant design and classical simplicity, the stately tower features recessed ribbons of sapphire blue solar-control windows framed by bands of sleek carbon steel. The entry-level fa?ade reflects the grandeur of Norwegian granite, polished steel sconces, and hand-set granite pavers.
The lobby's dramatic, 3-story atrium features a spectacular 45-foot high glass wall imported from England. The sleek expanse of glass sweeps across the lobby with no visible means of support. Ribbons of light-sensitive windows automatically change color from a sapphire blue on a brilliant sunny day to almost clear when skies turn gray. The 5-foot windows visually amplify the office suites, reduce glare and outside noise, and minimize energy loss.
Fifteen separate temperature control zones on each floor, covering as little as 600 square feet per zone, enable individual offices to set their own comfort levels for both heating and air conditioning.
Computerized elevators provide rapid access to all floors, with a maximum waiting time of 28 seconds during peak loading periods. Custom manufactured in Bloomington, the six deluxe Otis elevators use Elevonic controls to constantly hover near the points of demand.
Efforts in the reduction of energy usage currently in place include:
Projects that are being considered include:
An energy audit for the 101 West Ohio was completed by Uni-Excel Energy in 2009. Items that were identified during the audit are being investigated for future implementation.
Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by West Ohio II LLC., or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.
Building Owner:*
West Ohio II LLC.,
Property Manager:*
Amerimar West Ohio III Management Company, LLC
Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2008 (76)
2009 (76)
2010 (78)
2012 (78)
2015 (77)
2016 (77)
2017 (79)
2018 (77)
Facility Type: Office
Total Floorspace: 299440 sf
Year Constructed: 1987
Contract Type: None
Technologies Used:
|Stage 1-Recommissioning
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CHICAGO — Life, for the National Hockey League, has no earthly right to be as good as it is.
In a perfect world, there would have been a rebellion. Fans would have voted with their feet and walked out on the owners and the players and their mouthpieces when the lockout dragged on and on.
Revenues would have plummeted. TV ratings would have tanked.
Instead, Gary Bettman sat alongside his deputy commissioner, Bill Daly, Wednesday at United Center for his annual Stanley Cup state of the union news conference, sounding gratified and looking justified, explaining just how sunny the outlook is for the NHL -- other than that pesky storm system circling out there in Arizona -- and damned if anyone could think of a really tough question to ask.
The world did not end. Fans did what fans always do, and came back. Maybe a few of the sellout streaks around the league had to be artificially inflated, maybe the claims of boffo crowds league-wide (97% of capacity in the regular season, over 100% in the playoffs) didn't exactly correspond to what met the naked eye in some buildings.
Maybe the players wore themselves out playing every other night, so that what we saw in the conference finals -- one sweep, one over in five games -- was bound to happen.
Maybe no one really missed the Winter Classic or the all-star game except for the markets involved. Maybe HBO's 24/7 series, like the New Year's Day outdoor game it promotes, will simply carry over to next season and the ticked-off corporate partners will be pacified and no one will be any the worse for wear.
And maybe Gary Bettman was betting on all of the above, and was really the least surprised person in the room Wednesday.
"We in sports do the best we can to deal with what takes place in the competition and the business side as well, and sometimes those forces conflict with each other and you don't get to the place you want to get as easy as possible," he said. "We're doing the best that can be done to deal with the issues that all sports over the last few years have dealt with, for better or for worse. It's not that misery loves company. But there were, in an 18-month period, three labor issues in three different sports.
"The ultimate resolution of those is what determines how the fans come back. If they're comfortable that you've come to a place that makes the game healthy and stable going forward, they tend to be more forgiving than if they think you put a Band-Aid on it."
Still, it's difficult to look back now on those four-plus months -- all that empty time in which we went through various stages of irritation, rage, feigned indifference, disbelief and resignation -- without feeling that it was all choreographed, and we were all played like stringed instruments.
But the league has bounced back pretty much exactly as it was pre-lockout, albeit with some temporary downgrades (the hurry-up entry draft, low-rent awards, rush-rush buyout period and straight into free agency). And with all the same questions still hanging: the shaggy-dog story in Phoenix, the unending Olympic negotiations, the unenforced rulebook, the department of player safety's resurrection of the Wheel of Justice (where it stops, nobody knows) for supplemental discipline.
On the Phoenix situation, the commish came closer than he ever has to giving a deadline for the city of Glendale to fish or cut bait on a new lease agreement for Jobing.com Arena.
"There's a (NHL) board of governors meeting June 27; there's a Glendale city council meeting on June 25. Stuff's gonna happen," he said.
A couple of weeks, it seems, and if Glendale council hasn't essentially surrendered the building ... well, Bettman seemed to be saying, he can't be responsible any more for the fate of the Coyotes. He sounded kind of sorry to be on the verge of giving up, and considering how much personal stake he has in the whole mess, it's no wonder.
Phoenix is still Plan A, he said, because "we try to avoid franchise relocation. We try to do everything possible. We don't think it's fair to fans. We don't think it's fair, unless you have to move, to do it to communities that build you buildings. We're not going to get into a bake-off situation, where we're going to say, 'we'd rather be here than there'. We're going to try to preserve what's in place. That's what we've always done, even when it's (eventually) resulted previously in franchise relocation."
But he also sounded the alarm, one more time, so there'd be no misunderstanding of what's at stake for Glendale. If the Coyotes had to relocate, he said, "I worry about what's going to happen to the arena if the team isn't there. I think it's likely to get boarded up because they're not going to have enough events to sustain it. I worry about what's going to happen to Westgate and all the businesses and people that are employed there.
"I worry about the impact it will have on the (NFL Arizona Cardinals') football stadium when it's got a situation outside its front door that may not be ideal anymore."
Resolution of the Coyotes issue impacts realignment, and next year's schedule, which needs to be done in July. The schedule also has to take into account the Olympics, if the NHL participates, and though everyone seems to be optimistic, the league and the players and the International Olympic Committee and the IIHF all have their oars in, and nothing is done yet.
Bettman indicated the Olympic talks may well be tied in with a broader discussion of an expanded international program for the NHL, incorporating world championships, a regular World Cup and premiere games overseas.
But the Coyotes imbroglio also impacts Quebec City, which is actively in the running if the team has to be relocated.
"I don't want to begin a process, particularly publicly, where there's going to be a lot of speculation where the team might go if it moved, because all that would do would be unfairly raise expectations in places, and I don't want to do that to fans in those communities," said Bettman, indicating the league's phone is ringing regularly with prospective suitors in other, unnamed cities.
The overriding theme, though, was of prosperity.
"I don't think yet we've come to rest on the (revenue) numbers. I think it's fair to say that we did better than the proportionality of how much of the season (58%) actually got played," he said.
And based on what he's seen post-lockout, would he expect revenues next year to be where they were prior to the work stoppage?
"And hopefully beyond," Bettman said. "I had an Audit Finance and Executive Committee meeting on Monday and we've told them that's our view of the world."
Heartwarming, isn't it?


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Salvete, omnes.
Please be patient with this post, it does get to Latin after some "setting the scene".
After a long break from reading Latin in any particularly structured way at all, I have decided to recommence. Over the summer holidays I have been cramming in as much studying of Russian and Slovenian grammar as possible in order to prepare myself sufficiently for this academic year. I have been reading Russian fiction from Tolstoi and Dostoevskii and various fairy-tales in Slovenian. Over the summer I have found that throwing myself in at the deep end with both Russian and Slovenian has stopped my usual habit of procrastination and, although it is very hard going to begin with, I am now able to read short stories in Slovenian and am working my way, slowly, through Герой нашего времени (A Hero of Our Time) in Russian. I wish to take this exact approach with Latin, too. I began learning Latin because I believed that it would help me to expand my knowledge of French, Spanish and Italian, however now I have realised that's not a great reason to learn Latin, it should be learned because the learner has developed a love for Latin for Latin itself, and not because of a love of the languages which derive from Latin. I want to read Roman history, and I don't care how hard it is - now, I have no idea what still survives in terms of written Latin, however I am very interested specifically in miltary history - the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage, Hannibal and the military conflicts involving Germania. I don't know who wrote about the Punic Wars, however does Tacitus' "De Origine et situ Germanorum" still survive?
Any other recommendations of writers to follow or books, papers, articles or speeches to read would be very much appreciated - again, I don't care how hard they are, I will soon get used to it after struggling through a little bit.
Gratias maximas.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission is embarking on a broad plan to tackle growing concerns about the impact of high-speed computer-based trading on equity markets.
In a speech Thursday, SEC Chair Mary Jo White outlined new rules and regulations that aim to boost market stability and fairness, enhance transparency and improve markets for smaller companies.
"We are assessing the extent to which specific elements of the computer-driven trading environment may be working against investors rather than for them," said White, who has led the SEC since April 2013.
Among the proposed measures is a rule intended to curb aggressive short-term tactics when the market is especially volatile. White also wants to see private high-frequency traders registered as dealers, a change that would bring them under SEC oversight.
White's proposals come amid mounting debate about the impact of superfast computers and algorithms, which now account for a majority of trading volume. The increasingly complex electronics systems that run stock trading have come under strain in recent years. They have resulted in incidents like the 2010 "flash crash," when a computer problem sent stocks down wildly.
White expressed concerns about transparency and directed particular aim at so-called "dark trading venues," which now account for up to 35 percent of trades. Unlike public stock exchanges, dark venues are private, off-market platforms that offer limited information about participants or how they operate.
White said the SEC will coordinate with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the securities industry's self-policing organization, to expand disclosure requirements for such shops.
"Investors know very little about many trading venues that handle their orders," White said.
While the initiatives are likely to encounter resistance from high-speed trading firms and investors, White's proposals drew praise from some outside analysts.
"The time when the regulators waited to respond until a disaster has occurred has given way to following 'red flags' that showed potential problems," said Boston University law professor Tamar Frankel, an expert in securities law and financial system regulation. "This is a courageous and crucial approach by the Securities and Exchange Commission and its chairman."
White also said she wants to bolster market structures to help smaller companies, though she did not offer details. The number of domestic companies listed on U.S. exchanges has fallen by half since the 1990s, in large part because of fewer initial public offerings by small companies.
"If the downward trend continues, the strength of the U.S. equity markets can be compromised," she said.
White's proposals will be developed and refined by SEC staff in coming months before being considered by the full commission.


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Worker! Smoker! Actor! The Art of Labor According to Ohad Meromi
Artsy Editorial
Ohad Meromi is fascinated with Modernism's unfulfilled promise of social change. His room-size installations comprise objects, both found and manmade, that reference modern furniture, architecture, and art history. Working like a set designer, Meromi places his objects and constructions throughout the gallery in expectation of future activity and social interaction. The sense of anticipation is palpable but mysterious, leading viewers to wonder what is going to unfold. "How does one create a stage? Architecturally speaking, is it the divide between performers and audience? Would it be enough to point a camera and say 'Action?,'" Meromi has written. "I'm thinking about what it signifies to designate a space for a type of ritualistic activity, and what that designation enables us to do."
Israeli, b. 1967, Kibbutz Mizra, Israel, based in New York, New York


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Iowa knocks Northwestern out of Big Ten tourney
Morgan Johnson and Jamie Printy scored 18 points apiece to help Iowa defeat Northwestern 60-55 on Thursday in the first round of the Big Ten women's tournament at the Sears Centre.
"Very happy to come in here and get this win," Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. "Puts us at 20 wins for the year. And I thought we did another good job defensively.
The Hawkeyes now advance to meet No. 21 Nebraska in Friday's quarterfinals.
For Northwestern, coach Joe McKeown paid a postgame tribute to four seniors: Dannielle Diamant, Kendall Hackney, Inesha Hale and Kate Popovec.
"I'm just really proud of them," McKeown said. "They're the winningest class at Northwestern, I think, since the early '90s. And came to a program that had averaged two or three wins a year, and they've averaged 16 or 17 wins a year in their careers.
"Their blood is all over Welsh Ryan Arena and the Sears Centre too."
Bethany Doolittle added 10 points and Samantha Logic grabbed 11 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (20-11).
Iowa never trailed in the game. It was 30-26 at halftime and the Hawkeyes led 57-42 with 3 minutes to go before the Wildcats battled back to make it close.
Hackney led Northwestern (13-17) with 13 points and 4 steals. Karly Roser scored 11 points, Alex Cohen scored 10 and Diamant had a game-high 13 rebounds.
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text: 1234page 5 of 18671718 Back.Elsie Dorman filmObject Number: 1995.020.0001Category: FilmsPhotographer: Elsie DormanType of Object: Film, 8mmDate: 11/22/1963 - 11/25/1963Credit Line: Elsie Dorman Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey PlazaDimensions: Gauge: 8mm; Camera Speed: 16 fpsMedium: FilmDescription8mm color home movie taken by Elsie Dorman on November 22, 1963. This is the only known imagery of the presidential motorcade taken from the Texas School Book Depository building. This edited reel begins with Elsie Dorman stepping off a bus near her home in suburban Oak Cliff. Next is the Kennedy motorcade entering Dealey Plaza as seen from Dorman's office on the fourth floor of the Depository. Dorman filmed short sequences with her husband's camera that show the limousine approaching the Depository and turning onto Elm Street. Because Dorman had little experience with the camera, she held it next to her face rather than looking through the view-finder. The result was that the camera didn't point directly at the Kennedys, so most of her film shows just the crowd before, during and immediately after the shots were fired. Later that weekend, at the Dorman home, her husband filmed some of the Kennedy funeral scenes on their TV screen and then finished the reel by filming the neighborhood outside their house.The video attached to this record is an excerpt. The entire film is available in our Reading Room to on-site researchers or by submitting a Rights & Reproductions Request Form.Curator's NotesElsie Dorman's son, James H. Dorman, recorded an oral history about his late mother and her film on November 18, 2002. - Stephen Fagin, CuratorThe camera-original Elsie Dorman film remains intact, though it has been subjected to rough handling over the years. Upon review after receiving it from her son Jim Dorman in 1995, I found tape splices holding some torn frames together. Scenes of a building exterior and an outdoor pool party precede what appears on this website. Jim Dorman had no knowledge of those images, nor did he recognize anyone appearing in them. Other than assuming the scenes were filmed in the summertime, no other information is available. Elsie Dorman's film is perhaps the most unusual of all the pictures taken in Dealey Plaza. The camera belonged to her husband, John, who was working in Fort Worth that day and was unable to attend the motorcade. Instead, he asked his wife, Elsie, to film the president for him from her fourth floor Depository office overlooking the parade route. Her vantage point was about 30 feet below and to the west of the window from where Lee Harvey Oswald is said to have fired the shots that killed President Kennedy. Elsie had never used the camera before, she told me not long before her death in 1983, and she was annoyed that when looking through the viewfinder she couldn't see very clearly. Instead, she decided to hold the camera to the side of her face thinking the camera would capture exactly what she was looking at. She was mistaken, for the camera view bounces all over the Plaza showing very little of the Kennedy limousine; and the film ends moments after the shooting began. Weeks later, when FBI agents questioned all the employees in the Depository building, Elsie told them she had been taking pictures but, incredibly, the agents did not ask to see her film. LIFE magazine learned of the film three years later and reproduced some frames from it in a November 1967 issue. In the late 70s, investigators for the House Select Committee on Assassinations inspected the film but found little of interest other than the appearance of a police motorcycle officer thought to have been linked to a possible sound recording of the assassination. Elsie's surviving sons donated her original film to the Museum in 1995. Upon transfer to video, I noticed two bystanders with cameras near the corner of Elm and Houston whose pictures remain unknown. The Elsie Dorman film may perhaps yield other new information someday. - Gary Mack, CuratorTags Crowds Dealey Plaza Dorman, Elsie Eyewitnesses Films Home movie Motorcade Texas School Book Depository All requests for permission to reproduce, publish or broadcast materials in this collection must be submitted to the Museum's registrar, using the Rights & Reproductions Request Form. Inquiries may be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com.