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CHARLTON manager Chris Powell revealed the assistant referee apologised after tonight's 1-0 derby defeat to Crystal Palace for ruling out Bradley Wright-Phillips first half header for offside.
The Addicks striker thought he had put his side in front but the flag was raised immediately after the linesman adjudged he was offside despite Darcy Blake, who had fell to the ground, playing Wright-Phillips onside.
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Powell said: "To be fair to the assistant referee he came into my room after the game and apologised.
"Obviously it doesn't do much good for us but I can see why he gave it because he wouldn't have seen Darcy Blake in his eye line, he would have seen Bradley Wright-Phillips first, but of course you want them to get those decisions right.
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February 4, 2012
by Kurt Werthmuller
On Thursday, February 2, fallout from the previous day's violent soccer clashes in Port Said overshadowed reports that Egyptian film star Adel Imam had been sentenced to three months of hard labor for "insulting Islam" [2] throughout his long filmmaking career. This is the second religious defamation case against an Egyptian public figure in as many months: in December, telecom tycoon Naguib Sawiris, a Coptic Christian and multi-billionaire, was charged with a similar offense [3], but in this case for his Twitter circulation [4] of a cartoon featuring a Salafi-garbed Mickey and Minnie Mouse (replete with a bushy beard and niqab, respectively).
In one sense, it is easy to make light of these court cases: it is doubtful that either defendant will spend much if any time in prison, and so far these are isolated events. Both Imam and Sawiris are also controversial elites, and therefore easy and exceptional targets for Islamist lawyers to pursue. However, the fate of these prominent figures, and the legal precedent their cases are seeking to firmly establish, are closely tied to Egypt's social and political trajectory. If the lawsuits against Imam and Sawiris are successful, the emboldened Islamist community will have clearly found a powerful legal weapon to wield against any public figure who dares to challenges conservative Sunni Islamic mores and dogmas, or even those who simply oppose the Islamist vision for Egyptian society.
Islamist lawyer Asran Mansour's case against Adel Imam has been a strange one from the start. The 72 year-old actor has remained one of the most beloved figures in Egyptian film (Cairo has enjoyed a reputation as "The Arab World's Hollywood" for decades): his movies are consistent box-office draws, and his trademark, toothy grin is instantly recognizable to any Egyptian– or any Arabic speaker with a TV, for that matter. In fact, Imam's popularity is nicely represented by his appointment to the post of U.N. Goodwill Ambassador in 2000 [5], joining the global celebrity ranks of Angelina Jolie in this humanitarian role.
However, Adel Imam has never shied away from provocative material over his long and wildly popular film career. His films have addressed issues such as regime bureaucracy in "Terrorism and Kebab" (1992), the Gama'a Islamiya's war on the Egyptian government in "The Terrorist" (1994), Egyptian-Israeli relations in "The Embassy Is In the Building" (2005), socio-political corruption and moral decay in "The Yacoubian Building" (2006), and Christian-Muslim tensions in "Hasan and Murqus" (2008). Some of these have long been controversial: "The Terrorist," for example, drew violent threats from Islamist extremists, leading to official censure shortly after its release, and "The Yacoubian Building," based on Alaa al-Aswany's influential novel of the same name, was highly criticized – although not banned – for its depiction of heterosexual and homosexual promiscuity. It is those roles which have criticized or lampooned various segments of the Islamist movement that offended Asran Mansour, reflected in the fact that his lawsuit included a broad attack on the depiction of Islamic symbols in films throughout Imam's career.
On the other hand, the case against Naguib Sawiris concerns only the single, isolated, image described above. These charges were filed in June 2011 by Mamdouh Ismail, a lawyer affiliated with the Salafi Gama'a Islamiya. This lawsuit, which was approved in January to go to trial, charges Sawiris with defaming Islam by mocking Islamic dress and custom in the "Salafi Mickey" cartoon that he tweeted to his followers earlier that same month. It is true that Sawiris is deeply unpopular among Islamists, many of whom see him as an uppity Copt, an economic elite who profited from ties to the Mubarak regime, and a political rival for his founding and support of the liberal Free Egyptians Party last year.
Since Muslim scholar Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd [6] fled Egypt in 1995 after Islamists accused him of apostasy (charges that prompted an Egyptian court to order him and his wife to separate), primarily for his controversial approach to Qur'anic interpretation, Islamist lawyers have held at their ready the means to stifle those who express views critical of the conservative Sunni tradition. These examples thus constitute renewed attempts to utilize the legal device of a broad set of concerns for religious "sensibilities" (i.e., apostasy, blasphemy, defamation) to criminalize any points of view that veer from the Islamist vision– of shari'a jurisprudence, of reading the Qur'an, of social practice, of expression, of artistic creativity.
As Islamists in the form of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) and the Salafi Nour Party assume leadership of the Egyptian government, we should expect to see more of these cases prosecuted. This is made more likely by the fact that nearly every voice in the Egyptian public sphere representing the Islamist movement or traditional Islamic institutions has defended the need for legal and/or constitutional exceptions to individual liberty on a moral or religious basis. For example, Egypt's new speaker of parliament Muhammad al-Katatni recently announced [7] that he would work for personal freedoms as long as they "do not harm society," while commenting on the need to "protect society from moral degeneration." Even al-Azhar's recent and otherwise remarkable declaration of personal freedoms [8] includes caveats that construe freedom as a right as long as it does not challenge the sanctity of "the heavenly religions" (Islam, Christianity, Judaism). Such exceptions should not be uncritically overlooked: in practice, they may easily be used to cancel out the concept of freedom altogether.
This series of cases is an important reminder that democracy and freedom cannot be wholly defined by the electoral process: they must also include the principles of individual conscience and freedom of belief. For Egyptians to genuinely achieve full freedom and individual rights, these principles cannot be watered down by the defense of so-called "religious sensibilities." Sadly, however, these cases are signs that the rising Islamist powers in Egypt are likely to seek to subdue these rights and liberties with greater frequency and intensity.
That will be a severe blow to the hopes of the nation and the world for personal freedoms and true democratic reform in Egypt. It will also confirm that while many actors in the Islamist movement have embraced the electoral process, they have not truly embraced the foundation of liberty that makes democracy meaningful. Their vision of society poses a real threat to the ability of Egyptians to freely express themselves– or to even go to the movies.
Kurt Werthmuller is an Adjunct Fellow at Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom.
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Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's German Bundesliga game between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich.
06 Dec » BBC SportWerder Bremen will on Saturday become the latest side trying to end Bayern Munich's record unbeaten run in the Bundesliga when they go head to head with the European champions at the Weserstadion.
05 Dec » SkySports.comWerder Bremen general manager Thomas Eichin insists the club still want keeper Sebastian Mielitz to sign a new deal despite a shaky display.
04 Dec » SkySports.comThe agent of Werder Bremen midfielder Aaron Hunt has played down talk of negotiations with Southampton . read more
04 Dec » tribalfootball.comChelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists Kevin de Bruyne will get a first team chance this month. Mourinho says he's been impressed by De Bruyne's training ground form. read more
04 Dec » tribalfootball.comSouthampton have opened talks with German international midfielder Aaron Hunt . read more
03 Dec » tribalfootball.comChelsea winger Kevin de Bruyne is yet to learn whether he will be allowed to move out on-loan in January. read more
30 Nov » tribalfootball.comChelsea winger Kevin de Bruyne is in talks with Atletico Madrid . read more
30 Nov » tribalfootball.comMarko Arnautovic is keen to put down roots at Stoke City. read more
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The funniest part of the night was watching the Faux station with that weasel Karl Rove trying to force them to not call the race for the President. So the blond cheerleader anchor walks to the room of number crunchers who tell her, nope President Obama will win Ohio. Rove is toast.
Game, set, and Match.
Time to go to bed and it will be great to wake up knowing that we have a smart, tough, President Obama who will fight for the middle class, for FOUR MORE YEARS.
And four more years of obama when this country is in such bad shape that we may not be able to recover, i hope people like you will finally open your eyes! Im scared to see how much more damage he will do in the next four years!
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Academy activities this week
Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 — The local youth orchestra will be performing at two events in the coming week. The first will be at 2:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Nov. 26 inside Susanville Supermarket IGA while Thanksgiving shoppers will be buying their turkeys with all the trimmings. Rick and Anna Stewart and the great employees there will be hosts as the orchestra plays music of the upcoming season.
The second performance will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Eagle Lake Village.


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The Department of Population Medicine (DPM) resides within the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, and is an appointing department of Harvard Medical School.
DPM's core mission is to improve health care delivery and population health through innovative research and teaching.
Larissa Nekhlyudov receives A. David Mazzone Research Award
Larissa Nekhlyudov, MD, MPH has been awarded the A. David Mazzone Research Award to fund her study, "Shared Medical Appointments: An Innovative Approach to Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care". The study will evaluate shared medical appointments as an innovative approach to prostate cancer survivorship care. The award program funds a series of collaborative and innovative cancer research, career development, community outreach, and training projects to address a range of needs in prostate cancer and Lupron-treatable diseases.
Nov 25 2013Breast MRI use increasing but may not be targeting the right women
Breast magnetic resonance imaging use expanded rapidly in the first decade of availability, but the patients who had the most identifiable need for the test were not always the ones receiving it.
Read MoreNov 13 2013Article underscores potential of early obesity prevention
Interventions during the prenatal period and postpartum may be the most effective in preventing obesity. This is the conclusion of DPM researchers in a new "Perspective" published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Read MoreNov 12 2013Increasing Community Access to Wellness Resources
The HPHC Institute -- in conjunction with the Institute for Community Health and Cambridge Health Alliance -- has launched an exciting community health project that increases public awareness of wellness resources.
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CHARCOAL like that created by ancient Amazonians or in a modern process called pyrolysis, could be used as a carbon-negative source of fuel and fertilizer.
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SIDEBAR: The Companies and Organizations Poised to Turn Garbage into Fuel, Fertilizer and a Means of Carbon Sequestration
When Desmond Radlein heard about Richard Branson and Al Gore's Virgin Earth Challenge, a contest in which the first person who can sequester one billion tons of carbon dioxide a year wins $25 million, he got out his pencil and began figuring whether or not his company was up to the task.
Radlein is on the board of directors at Dynamotive Energy Systems, an energy solutions provider based in Vancouver, British Columbia, that is one of several companies pioneering the use of pyrolysis, a process in which biomass is burned at a high temperature in the absence of oxygen. The process yields both a charcoal by-product that can be used as a fertilizer, and bio-oil, which is a mix of oxygenated hydrocarbons that can be used to generate heat or electricity.
Because the charcoal by-product, or "agrichar," does not readily break down, it could sequester for thousands of years nearly all the carbon it contains, rather than releasing it into the atmosphere as the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. Along the way, it would boost agricultural productivity through its ability to retain nutrients and moisture.
"I developed this rough back-of-the-envelope calculation of what it would require if one were to [attempt the Virgin Earth Challenge] with the agrichar concept," Radlein explains. "One would need about 7,000 plants each processing 500 tons of biomass per day, which is a large number, but it's not outside the bounds of possibility." Such facilities would produce four parts bio-oil to one part carbon sequestered, so it would rake in money as well as carbon.
An International Movement
Radlein is not alone in his belief in this technology—last week in Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia, the newly formed International Agrichar Initiative held its first ever conference, which included 135 attendees from every corner of the globe. According to Debbie Reed, an environmental policy expert who organized the conference, keynote speaker Mike Mason of the carbon offset company Climate Care urged attendees to unify in an effort to apply for the Virgin Earth Challenge. He also encouraged them to submit their method to the United Nations's Clean Development Mechanism program, which is designed to transfer clean technology from the developed to the developing world.
Although no officials from the U.S. government attended the conference, there is a nascent stateside movement pushing for adoption of agrichar. "[Democratic Senator] Ken Salazar of Colorado is drafting a stand-alone bill on this, and he may also promote it as part of the Farm Bill," notes Reed. The Farm Bill, whose terms are decided every year, determines what agricultural initiatives can be funded by the U.S. government. Inclusion in the Farm Bill would virtually guarantee subsidies for research and application of the agrichar process.
A Technology with a (Potentially) Huge Upside
In 2100, if pyrolysis met the entire projected demand for renewable fuels, the process would sequester enough carbon (9.5 billion tons a year) to offset current fossil fuel emissions, which stand at 5.4 billion tons a year, and then some. "Even if only a third of the bioenergy in 2100 uses pyrolysis, we still would make a huge splash with this technology," remarks Johannes Lehmann, a soil biogeochemist at Cornell University and one of the organizers of the agrichar conference.
There are other perks: Increasing production of bio-oil could decrease a country's dependence on foreign oil. In the tropics, boosting soil productivity increases the number of growing seasons per year, which could help alleviate the pressure to deforest biodiversity hot spots. The new markets for agricultural crops, which would in effect become sources of fuel, could boost rural economies worldwide, just as the demand for ethanol has bolstered the price of corn.


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Recent News and Press Releases
Dean Thomas, Ricardo Ernst Discuss Global Challenges at International Conference
David Thomas, dean of Georgetown's McDonough School of Business, and Ricardo Ernst, professor of operations and director of the school's Global Business Initiative, recently traveled to Cascais, Portugal, to present at the 2013 Estoril Conference.
Senator Cowan to Business Graduates: Value Self Worth over Net Worth
Remember to enhance self-worth in the pursuit of net worth. This was the advice Massachusetts Senator William "Mo" Cowan shared with the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business senior class during his commencement remarks Saturday, May 18. [Watch the video.]
Seniors and Faculty Honored for Academic and Service Excellence
Seniors earning top academic and service honors were recognized at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Tropaia Exercises Friday, May 17, 2013, in Gaston Hall. [Watch the video.]During the ceremony, valedictorian Russell Kreutter shared five lessons from his time at Georgetown.First, he asked his classmates to always look for the good because there are opportunities and lessons to be found in every situation. -
Ambassador Advises Graduate Business Students to Address World Challenges
During their graduate studies, master's students at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business learned to view business through a global lens. Mauro L. I. Viera, ambassador of Brazil to the United States, asked them to use their newfound business knowledge and Jesuit values to address the world's challenges during his remarks at the 2013 commencement address on May 17. -
Sweatshop Labor is Wrong (Unless the Shoes are Cute)
Nike did it. Apple has done it. In both instances, consumers protested reports of unethical labor practices that would be illegal in the United States.
But despite the implied demand for 'sweatshop-free' products, these items are not overcrowding store shelves. Baffled by this economic imbalance, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Assistant Professor Neeru Paharia investigated consumer reasoning and decision-making processes behind purchasing items made from sweatshop labor.
Impact Investing Conference to Showcase Latin American Companies
Twenty-two companies operating in 12 Latin American countries and 16 different industries, looking to raise a combined total of $50 million, will convene alongside impact investors, industry leaders, and cultural commentaries at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business to participate in Agora Partnerships' 3rd Annual Impact Investing in Action (IIA) conference.
MBA Student Perseveres After Tanzanian Bombing
When a bomb exploded at a Tanzanian church on May 5, it killed three people and injured 60 others. It also rocked the foundation of the community's primary school, just next door, and left MBA Evening Program student Brendan Callahan shaken.
Business Librarian Receives Research Grant
Jennifer Boettcher, Georgetown University business librarian, has been selected to receive the 2013 Reference and User Services Association BRASS Emerald Research Grant Award.
The Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) administers the $5,000 grant, which supports research in the field of business librarianship, and Emerald Group Publishing, Ltd., funds the award.
Financial Times Ranks Executive Custom Programs #11 in the U.S., #34 in the World
In its inaugural ranking by the Financial Times, the Executive Education Customized Programs at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business ranked #11 in the United States and #34 in the world.
The ranking measures clients' perceptions of the quality and delivery of the program, as well as the internationality of the overall program through a survey of each business school.
Five Georgetown Interns Join Bono's ONE and (RED) Campaigns
The Georgetown McDonough Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) announced that five Georgetown students are joining U2 lead singer Bono's ONE and (RED) campaigns as interns this summer. The opportunities were established through GSEI's relationship with Bank of America, a founding partner in the initiative, and were created with the organizations after hosting Bono on campus in November.


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I'm sure this has been asked before, but my searchfu failed me, so I'll ask...
How do people bootstrap (which I assume is the most common early-funding model) and manage to pay the rent and feed themselves in the first months/years of a startup? I know a few of the common strategies entail
- Living on friend's couch and working out of his/her garage
- Working some other job part-time (full-time) and spinning up your company on the side
- Trying to get SBIR or similar funding
- Borrowing from friends and family (danger!)
- Liquidating whatever you can and living on the proceeds until boom or bust
A lot of the above seem reasonable for young unmarried types, but what about the middle-aged parent with a family? I know that's not the stereotypical entrepreneur, but there must be common strategies here as well, no?


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About ICO
Jeff Chou
The ICO Fitness and Wellness Center features a full-size gymnasium, racquetball court, locker rooms and a multipurpose fitness center. The fitness center features stairmills, treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bicycles, a rowing machine and a variety of strength training and stretching equipment.
To help achieve and maintain your best health, ICO retains a full-time Fitness Coordinator who provides one-on-one training services such as equipment orientation, workout programs, sports-specific training counseling, and more, free of charge. The Fitness Coordinator also oversees a variety of weekly group exercise classes from indoor cycling to belly dancing. The center also offers special programs on topics such as nutrition and breast cancer awareness throughout the year.
ICO offers a rich experience beyond the classroom and clinic by supporting a variety of organizations, clubs and activities. Naturally, extracurricular life extends into Chicago, a city renowned for its museums, music, theater, restaurants, sport teams, parks and night life.
- Student Association
- The Tomb and Key Honor Society
- The Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
- Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society
- ICO Omega Leo Club
- Council on Ethics and Advancement of Professionalism
- American Optometric Student Association
- Student Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry
- Private Practice Club
- Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity
- Collegiate Society for the Advancement of Contact Lens Care
- College of Vision Development Optometric Extension Program
- Fellowship of Christian Optometrists
- Canadian Students Association
- Muslim Students Association
- Multicultural Association
- State and International Clubs
- National Optometric Student Association
- Collegiate and Educational Society of the Illinois Optometric Association
Student Association (SA)
All students who are enrolled are members of the SA. Functioning in cooperation with the college administration, SA considers matters concerning student welfare and monitors a wide variety of student activities and publications.
The SA president and Board of Directors are elected by schoolwide balloting and serve as the official representatives of the student body on all matters. The Board of Directors includes representatives from every class as well as officers elected to perform specific functions.
Tomb and Key Honor Society
Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity is the highest academic honor organization at the Illinois College of Optometry. It was formed in 1934 to recognize academic excellence and to promote ethics within the field of optometry.
The Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
This honorary society enlists students who have excellent academic records and who wish to serve the college and community.
Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society
The purpose of this honorary society is to recognize upperclassmen who have demonstrated outstanding professional and ethical attitudes through leadership in their class, college and profession. Membership consists of five percent of the third professional year class and ten percent of the fourth professional year class. All of these candidates are chosen for a life-time membership.
ICO Omega Leo Club
The ICO Omega Leo Club is a service organization with a focus on enhancing the community at and surrounding the school, promoting the widespread community service through the International Lions Club Organization.
Council on Ethics and Advancement of Professionalism
Council on Ethics at ICO is dedicated to the principle that the public derives the greatest benefit from ethical, professional optometric care. To further this idea, the Council invites eminent guest speakers who can offer information and guidance in the attainment of a professional optometric future. Membership is open to all students.
American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)
AOSA includes students representing all of the schools of optometry in the U.S. and Canada. Each optometric institution elects a student trustee to represent its students at all AOSA functions. This organization represents student concerns to all other optometric groups including the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO). AOSA dues for ICO students are paid each year by the Student Association from student activity fees.
Private Practice Club
The Private Practice Club was established to help prepare ICO students to enter private practice by making students more knowledgeable of the business aspects of the profession. The club offers presentations, lectures and panel discussions on a monthly basis concerning all facets of practice management. The presenters include a variety of nationally known speakers, optometrists, and other professionals to share their knowledge with students. Topics often include associating with a doctor, practice acquisition, practice management, finance and marketing.
Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity (SVOSH)
SVOSH is an independent, non-profit, charitable organization whose objective is to provide vision care to foreign and domestic people who do not have access to professional vision care. Student volunteers for this independent organization accompany a practicing Doctor of Optometry and other health care professionals on a mission trip to examine local residents and distribute needed eyeglasses free of charge. Medical referrals are made when needed. During recent years missions have been made to Indian reservations in several states, and to countries in Central America and Southeast Asia.
Contact Lens Society
The Contact Lens Society serves to expand the knowledge of contact lens care and management of anterior segment disease among students, while also familiarizing students with advances in optometric health and the availability of products available to assist in improving patient care.
College of Vision Development Optometric Extension Program (COVD)
COVD is an organization devoted to the enhancement and rehabilitation of vision and vision development. In addition, COVD works towards educating the public on the benefits of vision therapy and this unique mode of optometric practice.
Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO)
The Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO) seeks to help optometrists become established in the type of mission work which combines eye care and the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ both in the workplace and on the mission field around the world. FCO meets weekly for fellowship, prayer, snacks, and Bible study. Additionally, FCO gets together for scheduled social, service, fundraising, and mission opportunities.
Canadian Students Association
Through their experiences and efforts, the Canadian Students Association strives to maintain an awareness of optometry in Canada by examining changes in each of the individual provinces. Their goal is to provide an opportunity for Canadian students to meet and discuss topics ranging from financial aid to life in Chicago.
Multicultural Association
The cultural diversity at ICO has been increasing in recent years. As a result, the Multicultural Association is organized to promote the understanding of the diverse cultures within the ICO and IEI communities.
State and International Clubs
The ICO student body is truly international in scope. Student body members come from all states and many foreign countries. When there is sufficient interest, students from various states often organize informal groups, naming the clubs after their home states. These active clubs have programs and often sponsor visits and presentations by optometrists from their home states to discuss current issues in their individual state practice.
National Optometric Student Association (NOSA)
National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) is affiliated with the National Optometric Association, an organization which was founded for the purpose of increasing the number of optometrists from minority groups. NOSA's mission is also to advance the visual health of minority populations. The ICO chapter of NOSA is involved in a variety of activities oriented towards educating youth about optometry, increasing interest in and awareness of the profession, and helping those underserved populations who are in need of the proper eyecare.
Collegiate and Educational Society of the Illinois Optometric Association (CESIOA)
CESIOA is an official state society. This group functions as a direct liaison between its members and the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) members. Its members are eligible to join any of the 45 state committees and may participate in all civic, legal and professional aspects of Illinois optometry. One of the significant functions of the CSIOA is to help students secure part-time employment with professional optometrists in Illinois and to assist in locating solo and associate practice opportunities upon graduation. The CSIOA welcomes residents of all states to join its ranks and participate in Illinois events.
The Residential Complex, located directly across the street from the Illinois College of Optometry, is a great student housing option that is unlike anything available at other optometry schools. The modern RC provides a convenient and serious learning environment for students who wish to take advantage of the outstanding amenities available.
The RC is open to all students and consists of one and two bedroom suites, as well as one, two and three bedroom apartments. The apartments are fully furnished and include a bed, couch, chairs, desk, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and more.
The complex also includes a recreation area with Ping-Pong, billiards and foosball, a sun deck, a patio complete with a gas barbecue, computer center, study and social lounges with flat-screen TVs, meeting rooms, and a laundry facility. All accommodations include wireless Internet access; comprehensive meal plans are also available.
Advantages of RC Living:
- Opportunity to meet and interact with 200 student residents
- Convenient access to the Eyepod, library and other ICO facilities
- Safe, secure environment with full-time security staff
- Eases the transition from undergraduate studies to graduate studies
- Great way to get to know Chicago
- Study and social lounges
- Laundry facilities
- Recreation area
- Excellent Events! The RC offers organized trips to Chicago museums, sporting events, theaters and outdoor concerts throughout the year.
- Overall, a unique housing opportunity and facility that is not offered by any other optometry school
Education happens both in and out of the classroom, and a successful experience at the Illinois College of Optometry includes involvement in campus life. ICO provides students with a selection of more than 20 diverse clubs and organizations, leadership development opportunities, community service projects, and special activities such as the Eyeball and International Night. By offering students rich experiences beyond the intensive and rigorous academic program, ICO provides a balanced approach to enhance the capacity of its students and ultimately make them better optometrists.
ICO also provides students with unique housing opportunities and an onsite Fitness and Wellness Center to enhance overall performance, as well as the academic
and clinical experience.
ICO Tuition Rates, 2013-14 | First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | |
Educational Expenses | |||||
-Tuition/Fees | $35,086 | $35,086 | $46,336 | $35,893 | |
-Books/Instruments | $3,001 | $4,731 | $73 | 0 | |
-National Board and Prep Fees* | 0 | 0 | $1,126 | $1500 | |
-Average Loan Fees | $534 | $534 | $712 | $680 | |
Total Educational Expenses | $38,621 | $40,351 | $48,247 | $38,073 | |
Living Expenses (estimated monthly budget ≈ $1,788) |
$16,096 | $16,096 | $21,318 | $21,318 | |
Estimated Total Budget | $54,717 | $56,447 | $69,565 | $59,391 | |
Federal Assistance** | First Year |
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Campus Employment | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $900 | |
Perkins or HPSL Loan | $3,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
Federal Direct Loan | $40,500 | $40,500 | $40,500 | $20,500 | |
Additional Direct Loan (BBAY) | 0 | 0 | $13,500 | $27,000 | |
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS | $8,517 | $10,247 | $10,865 | $4,991 | |
Total | $54,717 | $56,447 | $69,565 | $59,391 |
*Applies to those planning to license in the U.S.
**Personal resources or scholarships will usually reduce the amount of the Direct Graduate PLUS and then the Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan.
For more information on Federal Loans, repayment plans, eligibility, etc., visit www.studentaid.gov.
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. It receives data from schools, agencies that guaranty loans, the Direct Loan program, the Pell Grant program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs. NSLDS provides a centralized, integrated view of federal student aid loans and Pell grants that are tracked through their entire cycle, from aid approval through closure.
The NSLDS Student Access website is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Note: maintenance of the NSLDS database can occur on the weekends or late hours. This may cause the site to be unavailable for a brief period while the maintenance is performed.
All of the following information, and much more, can be accessed through the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid site:
Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study. Students may work up to 15 hours per week during the school year and rates of pay are based on the type of position and the skill level required.
Stafford Loans
Stafford Loans are unsubsidized and the interest rate is fixed at 6.8 percent. There is a six-month grace period upon graduation (or ceasing to be enrolled at least half-time). You will have between 10-30 years to repay your loan depending on which payment plan you establish.
- An unsubsidized loan is not awarded on the basis of need. You'll be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. If you allow the interest to accumulate, it will be capitalized - that is, the interest will be added to the principal amount of your loan and additional interest will be based upon the higher amount. Note: If your interest is capitalized, it will increase the amount you have to repay. If you choose to pay the interest as it accumulates, you'll repay less in the long run. In addition, the amount of interest you pay may be tax deductible.
Stafford Loan Limits – Health Professions Students
Generally, as a graduate student, you can borrow up to $40,500 each nine month academic period.
The actual amount of loan you receive is based on your need and any other forms of assistance you may be receiving. Generally, the total lifetime debt you can have outstanding from all Stafford Loans combined is $224,000 as a professional student. The graduate debt limit includes any Stafford Loans received for undergraduate or prior graduate study.
The Federal Perkins Loan Program
A Federal Perkins Loan is a low-interest (5 percent) loan for graduate students with exceptional financial need. The loan is made with government funds with a share contributed by the school. You must repay this loan to your lender. Perkins loans have a 9 month grace period upon graduation (or ceasing to be enrolled at least half-time).
Federal Perkins Loan Limits
Depending on the year in school, your level of need, and the funding level of the school, you can borrow up to
$8,000 for each year of professional study (the total amount you can borrow as a graduate/professional student is $60,000, including any Federal Perkins Loans you borrowed as an undergraduate). (As of August 14, 2008)
The Health Professions Student Loan Program
This program is part of the Health and Human Services funding programs. It is a federal loan program available to full-time students attending participating schools who demonstrate family financial need. The HPSL loan is a fixed interest (5%) subsidized loan where the government pays the interest during periods of eligible enrollment, grace or eligible deferment.
In addition to completing the FAFSA, the Health Professions student loan program requires institutions to take parental information into consideration when selecting recipients. It is recommended that students who are interested in applying for the HPSL loan complete the parent section of the FAFSA each year. Note: the parent information is only used to determine eligibility for the HPSL program - it does not influence a student's eligibility for any of the other financial aid programs offered by the College.
Students generally have a 12-month grace period available upon graduation and up to 10 years to repay the loan if it is not included in consolidation loan.
All incoming student applications are automatically evaluated during the admissions process for scholarship consideration. Note: There is not a separate scholarship application for incoming first-year students.
While scholarship opportunities for incoming students are limited, enrolled ICO students have exclusive access to nearly a half-million dollars in scholarships and awards that the College distributes each year. In addition, ICO tracks more than 100 public scholarships and awards. These additional opportunities are always shared first with students and can be pursued further with the Offices of Student Development and Student Financial Services.
The following scholarships are offered exclusively by the Illinois College of Optometry to incoming students:
Presidential Scholarships
A limited number of Presidential Scholarships, which are in the amount of one-half of the yearly tuition, are awarded annually. Presidential Scholarships are competitive and are typically awarded early in the application cycle. Applicants should have demonstrated outstanding academic performance at the undergraduate level, possess a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, an OAT score of 350 or higher, and exhibit outstanding academic promise for a professional education and ability for making a contribution to the ICO community and the profession. Please note, applicants are automatically considered for this prestigious award during the admissions process and early applicants receive greater consideration.
Trustees Scholarships
This scholarship fund was established to encourage outstanding students to select ICO as their school of choice for professional education. The amounts of the awards vary based upon the available funds in a given year. Please note, applicants are automatically considered for this award during the admissions process and early applicants receive greater consideration.
Illinois College of Optometry Scholarships for Underrepresented Populations
The Scholarships for Underrepresented Populations were established to encourage students from underrepresented minority populations (African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American) to pursue a career in Optometry and to select ICO as their school of choice. The recipient should have demonstrated outstanding academic performance at the undergraduate level, possess a professional demeanor, demonstrate high ethical standards and integrity, and exhibit outstanding academic promise for a professional education and ability for making a contribution to the ICO community and the profession. Upon being selected to interview, eligible candidates should notify the Office of Admissions of their interest in being considered for this scholarship. A limited number of scholarships, which are in the amount of $5,000, are awarded annually.
To receive aid from the federal student aid programs, you must meet all the following criteria:
- have financial need, except for some loan programs
- be enrolled at least half-time or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree
- be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- have a valid Social Security Number. If you don't have a Social Security Number, you can find out more about applying for one at www.ssa.gov
- maintain satisfactory academic progress
- sign a statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) certifying that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes
- sign a statement on the FAFSA certifying that you are not in default on a federal student loan and that you do not owe money back on a federal student grant
- register with the Selective Service, if required
- If you are a male 18 through 25 years of age and you have not yet registered with Selective Service, you can give the Selective Service permission to register you by checking a box on the FAFSA. You can also register through the Internet at www.sss.gov
The Student Financial Services Office at ICO will do everything possible to assist candidates with obtaining the funds necessary for their professional education. Learn more about ICO's estimated cost of attendance.
Snapshot of Financial Aid Process
Start Early. ICO only requires the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid. This form is available Jan. 1 for the upcoming Fall term. Please note that you must reapply for federal aid every school year.
Review the eligibility requirements for federal financial aid.
Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This saves time and helps avoid common errors that are more difficult to catch on a paper application. Plus there is no charge for completing the FAFSA.
- Our school code is 001689
Tip: You should save all records and all other materials used in completing the application because you may need them later if your application is selected for verification by the Department of Education. You should also print out a copy of your FAFSA before you submit it and keep it for your records.
Apply for loans and work-study opportunities. By completing the FAFSA and submitting all appropriate documentation, students will automatically be considered for a financial aid package that covers the cost of attendance and includes work-study, student loans and scholarships offered by the college.
Partner with ICO's Office of Student Financial Services. This office will work with students to assist them in finding the most affordable ways to finance their education and manage student loans. On interview day, an ICO financial aid information packet is made available to candidates and includes information on financial aid programs including the federal work-study program, Federal Stafford Loan, Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Health Professions Student Loans (HPSL), and the Perkins Loan Program.
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By: Steve Mieczkowski, KOB.com
Governor Susana Martinez has appointed former state representative Dr. Conrad James to the University of New Mexico Board of Regents.
"Conrad James is an outstanding public servant and has demonstrated a valuable knowledge of the University of New Mexico and the Albuquerque community," Martinez said. "I am confident that he will help to guide the university to new levels of success."
Prior to his appointment, James represented the 24th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives, and since 2002 has worked as a research engineer at Sandia National Laboratories.
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- Author: Kirstie Allsopp
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- Published: 13 October 2011
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
'To my utter joy, crafts of every kind have made their way back into our lives - big style. They've shaken off their old-fashioned image and a whole new generation of people have embraced them. Join me on my voyage of discovery, meeting passionate crafters, learning the secrets of their amazing artistry and then, for my sins, trying to compete with them in craft competitions across the country.' Kirstie Allsopp Kirstie Allsopp's love affair with British crafts took off when she renovated her house in Devon. Now she takes to the road on a tour of the country to discover and celebrate the things that make Great Britain a nation of truly great crafters. Kirstie Allsopp Craft is an inspiring collection of projects that introduces you to traditional crafting skills in a fresh, modern way. From making your own family scrapbooks and applique cushions to jam-making and handmade bunting, Kirstie Allsopp Craft contains 50 practical projects to inspire you to have a go.
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Kirstie Allsopp is the star of Channel 4's Kirstie's Homemade Home and the co-presenter, with Phil Spencer, of Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation. After working with interior decorator Nikki Haslam, Kirstie worked for Country Living magazine before setting up a property buying business with a friend. Kirstie lives in Devon and West London with her partner Ben Anderson and their two sons and two stepsons.
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Not many musicians can credit a failed political career for their internationally successful band. But that is exactly what happened to Thomas Lauderdale, who once set his sights on the mayor's office in Portland, Ore. Disappointed with the entertainment he heard at fundraising events, the pianist founded Pink Martini in 1994, aiming to perform a mélange of classical, jazz and pop music that would appeal to conservatives and liberals alike. A year later, vocalist China Forbes joined the group and they recorded Sympathique, which received wide critical acclaim. Nearly two decades, eight albums and several additional members later, the ensemble's diverse, multilingual repertoire continues to dazzle audiences worldwide.


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Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe
We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful here, so potatoes are a staple.
- 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
- 3 Eggland's Best Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender; drain. Place in a large bowl; add eggs, celery and onions.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Fantastic potato salad!!! I added sliced radishes since we like them in the potato salad recipe that I usually make. I took this to our tailgating party at the NASCAR race this weekend and got lots of compliments. I will DEFINATELY make this again....it was quick and very easy.


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A fun and interesting picture book about a little calf that seems to get into trouble all the time to be featured in Shanghai International Children's Book Fair on November 7 - 9, 2013 in Shanghai, China
POCAHONTAS, Ark., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trouble seems to be in trouble always. In this picture book, author Jean Jacobs Fort and illustrator Janice Clark collaborated to bring to young readers the importance of farming and productivity as they come and join Trouble in the pages of this fun and engaging read.
Young readers get to follow the little calves, Trouble and Rosie and their friend Jake the Crow, as they find themselves in some chaotic mishaps on Mr. Fort's Shady Acres farm. Trouble's curiosity seems to get him into trouble again and again, but Mr. Fort never fails and never stops to get Trouble out of trouble. Everyone will surely enjoy accompanying these calves.
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What is Collegiate Link?
Collegiate Link (CL) is a database that chronicles student organization profiles, membership rosters, budgets, and events, as well as other engagement opportunities from around campus.
All student clubs and organizations must be registered with updated information on CL in order to be recognized within the university as a student group. This includes fraternities and sororities, all SGA-sponsored organizations, sports clubs, academic and graduate student organizations. A new registration period will be open to all student organizations at the start of each academic year where students will be required to update their organization profiles. All club communication will be through Collegiate Link so ensure that you are checking the events, announcements, and opportunities posted daily!
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All student clubs and organizations will need to use CL in order to be registered with the university as
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Collegiate Link is an incredible resource! If interested in joining a club or organization, individual students can browse Collegiate Link to gain more information and insight about the organizations they are interested in. Students can request to join a club through the database as well. Organizations can market events and opportunities on Collegiate Link so students browsing can learn about ways to get involved around campus. Clubs and organizations can also track their SGA-allocated budgets through Collegiate Link, post photos, recruit members, message peers, and advertise events on Collegiate Link. All communication between club leaders, the Student Government Association (SGA), the Office of Student Leadership and Activities (OSLA) and the Division of Student Affairs is conducted through Collegiate Link. The most up to date information must be present in the database in order for constituents to reach the organization leaders on campus. Being registered on Collegiate Link is the only way organizations will be eligible to reserve tables in the atrium, book space through Events Management, get approval for flyers in the Student Center, access SGA for funds if necessary, etc.
How do I update my information on Collegiate Link if I am a new club leader of an existing organization? And When?
At the start of the Fall semester each year, re-registration will go live for approximately 4 weeks during which all new club leaders are expected to log on to Collegiate Link, find their organization profile, and click the Re-Register button to update the club roster information, e-board positions, meeting times, Constitutions, and any other pertinent information that may have changed. Failure to do so by the deadline will result in the organization to be deemed inactive for the current year.
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All new clubs must get approval from the University Registration Committee before being recognized by Hofstra. Registration Committee meetings occur monthly, and they are first-come first-served. Interested students should complete this form and hand in to OSLA by the Wednesday prior to the next Registration Committee meeting. Once approved by the Registration Committee, new club leaders shall log-in to Collegiate Link through their Portal and click the "Register your Organization" button on the left-side of the page. They will be prompted to follow the instructions which include providing a detailed description of the organization, advertising meeting times and locations, uploading a complete membership roster including the Club Advisor, uploading the Constitution, and a photo that represents the club. Once the submission is approved by the Programming Office responsible for the club, the organization will be deemed active.
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As I read this phrase, I thought of the children of Israel as they left Egypt. Their goal was the Promised Land, but they kept looking back at their life in Egypt. Even after God had provided everything they needed — food, protection and guidance — the vision and the promise seemed to always elude them. Looking back, they said, "We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlic:" (Numbers 11:5 KJV). They just kept looking backward.
Jesus said in Luke 9:62 (KJV), "No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." Faith is demonstrated by the actions it generates. You can tell what a person believes by how he lives.
James said it this way: "... shew me thy faith without the works and I will shew thee my faith by my works" James 2:18. Paraphrased in the Living Bible. "... anyone can see that I have faith by the way I act." The New International Version says the same thing: "... I will show you my faith by what I do."
The attitude determines the perspective. In "working for God," people can find themselves busy with many good things — heading youth programs, raising money for missions, cooking for and serving the homeless, driving the Sunday school bus ... and the list goes on and on. And it all can "busy" the life out of us. And as long as a person is only recognizing what he is doing, he doesn't see what is ahead — where he should be going. It's like riding in the back of a pickup truck. The rider only sees where he's been, and not where's he's headed.
Such was the case with the church at Thessalonica. False teachers had misguided some good people. Paul, in his first letter to the church, commended it for the good works and good reputation.
In the second letter less than a year later, he had to correct a few things. Not that he didn't commend the people for the good things he heard about them, such as their patience and faith. The letter began with assurance, even to holding the church up as a model.
Paul reminded the people of the basics: "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand" (2 Thessalonians 2:1, 2). "Let no man deceive you by any means," Paul said as he began to remind them of what he had taught them — "Remember ye not ...?"
If a person if "rowing" out to sea, spiritually speaking, he will be more concerned with pleasing God than with fitting in this present world. It's a matter of priorities. How can a person say he's looking toward the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ if all his efforts and thoughts are aimed at making himself comfortable in the present?
God has given us promises and prophecies. And neither does he promise anything he doesn't fulfill. And our lives will tell the world if we believe Him or not.
Only those who wholly follow the Lord in faith are able to claim His promises. There is no strength in unbelief. We can count on God for his goodness and faithfulness. What a mighty truth!
(Ephesians 3:20 KJV) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." Thanks be to God, who surpasses all expectations. Keep looking up.


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(718) email@example.com Melissa S. Mirabella serves as Associate Director of Transfer Student Services. Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Hunter College in New York City. She was introduced to the field of higher education and student development early in her career and loved it so much she enrolled in a graduate program here at St. John's University. Melissa earned a Master's degree in Student Development Practice in Higher Education at St. John's University. Prior to working with transfer students, Melissa provided academic support services to freshmen at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing, NY.
Ann Marie Napoli
Assistant Director Transfer Student Services Lourdes Hall
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Ann Marie graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages with a main concentration in Italian. While completing her undergraduate degree she also studied Spanish and Portuguese. Upon her graduation, Ann Marie began working for Banca Nazionale dell' Agricoltura, an Italian bank which established itself on overseas transactions mainly between New York and Rome. Ann Marie has been a part of the St. John's family since 2004. Prior to becoming a Transfer Advisor, she began her career in the University Freshman Center where her main goal was to assist students in any of their academic needs, providing them support in any of their academic concerns. In 2008, Ann Marie received her Vincentian Mission Certificate, which allowed her to reach out into the NYC community and help those less fortunate. Ann Marie's primary goal is to provide students with feasible solutions for any questions or concerns that may arise in their transition to St. John's.
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Olivia attended the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Russian and History. While at Holy Cross, Olivia actively participated in campus ministry, the History Student Advisory Committee and the Purple Key Society. She also loved serving as a board member for the student-led organization, Alternate College Theater, where she was able to choreograph two musicals, Sweet Charity and Urinetown. Since joining the St. John's University community in September 2009, Olivia has served as an Admission Counselor before working extensively with transfer students as an Academic Advisor. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science degree in International Communications through the College of Professional Studies.
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Irene Monaghan is a Transfer Student Advisor, who has returned to the University part-time after retiring in May 2010. She has served the University in a number of capacities over the years, including: Assistant Director of the Career Center, Assistant Dean in St. John's College and Director of the University Freshman Center on the Staten Island campus. Irene holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English with a concentration in Business; a Masters in School Counseling and a Professional Diploma in Administration and Supervision, all earned at St. John's University.