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Advances in Seed Priming
Amitava Rakshit (Redaktør) ; Harikesh Bahadur Singh (Redaktør)
Most crop plants grow in environments that are suboptimal, which prevents the plants from attaining their full genetic potential for growth and reproduction. Stress due to abiotic and biotic agents has a significant effect on world food production. Les mer
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Most crop plants grow in environments that are suboptimal, which prevents the plants from attaining their full genetic potential for growth and reproduction. Stress due to abiotic and biotic agents has a significant effect on world food production. Annually, an estimated 15% of global yields are lost, but this figure belies far greater losses for specific food systems and the people whose existence is dependent upon them, particularly in developing countries. Current efforts to mitigate these losses are worryingly over-reliant on the use of sophisticated and costly chemicals /measures with substantial economic and environmental costs, or on the development of efficient and smart crop varieties, which can take decades. What we need is a broad range of safe, robust and equitable solutions for food producers. One under-investigated approach is that of utilizing the crop plant's innate immune system to resist stress. More specifically, the innate immune system can be sensitized or 'primed' to respond more quickly and strongly to protect the plant against stresses. However, a strategy of employing priming in combination with reduced pesticide use can enhance protection, and help to meet commitments to reducing chemical inputs in agriculture.
This book discusses in detail different segments of priming in addressing stress factors and traits to increase competitiveness against all odds. Adopting a holistic and systematic approach, it addresses priming to counter climate-change related adverse effects coupled with pest and pathogen related stress on the productivity of crops utilizing natural resources to reap sustainable environmental, economic and social benefits for potential productivity of crops, maintaining synergy between soil, water and plants in ways that mimic nature.
Forlag: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Botanikk og plantevitenskap
Utviklingsbiologi
Biokjemi
Genetikk (ikke-medisinsk)
Part 1. Concepts.- Chapter1. Seed Priming: New Vistas and Contemporary Perspectives.- Chapter 2. Impact of Seed Priming on The Modulation of Physico-Chemical and Molecular Processes During Germination , Growth and Development of Crops.- Chapter 3. Seed Priming: An Emerging Technology to Impart Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants.- Chapter 4. Recent Advances in Abiotic Stress Tolerance of Plants Through Chemical Priming: An Overview.- Chapter 5. Seed Priming Technology in the Amelioration of Salinity Stress in Plants.- Chapter 6. Seed Priming with Plant Growth Regulators to Improve Crops Abiotic Stress Tolerance.- Chapter 7. Addressing Stresses in Agriculture Through Bio-Priming Intervention.- Chapter 8. Role of Microbial Seed Priming and Microbial Phytohormone in Modulating Growth Promotion and Defense Responses in Plants.- Chapter 9. Potential Of Biopriming in Enhancing Crop Productivity and Stress Tolerance.- Chapter 10. Stimulating Plant Tolerance Against Abiotic Stress Through Seed Priming.- Part 2. Case Studies on Priming.- Chapter 11. Seed Priming: A Low-Cost Technology for Resource-Poor Farmers in Improving Pulse Productivity.- Chapter 12. Studies on Seed Priming in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).- Chapter 13. Effect of Different Seed Priming Treatments on Germination and Seedling Establishment of Two Threatened Endangered Medicinal Plant Of Darjeeling Himalaya.- Chapter 14. Seed Priming on Germination, Growth and Flowering in Flowers and Ornamental Trees.- Chapter 15. Role of SNP Mediated Nitric Oxide Priming in Conferring Low Temperature Tolerance in Wheat Genotype (Triticum aestivum L.): A Case Study in Indian Northern Plains.- Chapter 16. Seedling Biopriming with Trichoderma spp. Enhances Nitrogen Use efficiency in Rice.
AmitavaRakshit , an IIT, Kharagpur alumnus is presently the faculty member in the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University(IAS, BHU). Dr.Rakshit had worked in the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal in administration and extension roles. He visited Scandinavia, Europe Africa and UAE pertaining to his research work and presentation. He was awarded with TWAS Nxt Fellow (Italy) ,BiovisionNxt Fellow (France), Darwin Now Bursary(British Council),Young achiever award and Best Teacher's Award at UG and PG level . He is serving as review college member of British Ecological Society, London since 2011. He is the fellow of Society of Earth Scientists.He has published 100 research papers, 25 book chapters, 28 popular articles, one manual and co authored twelve books.
Harikesh B. Singh is presently a Professor of Mycology and Plant Pathology at IAS,BHU. He served state agriculture university, central university and CSIR institute in teaching, research, and extension roles. In recognition of Prof.Singh's scientific contributions and leadership in the field of plant pathology, he was honored with several prestigious awards, notable being, CSIR Prize for Biological Sciences ,Vigyan Bharti Award ,Prof. V.P. Bhide Memorial Award , BRSI Industrial Medal Award ,Bioved Fellowship Award , Prof.PanchananMaheshwari ,IPS Plant Pathology Leader Award , CSIR-CAIRD Team award, Environment Conservation Award, CST VigyanRatna Award and many more. Prof. Singh has been the Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences .Prof. Singh has written two books, several training modules and manuals and more than 160 research publications and has more than 18 US patents and 3 PCTs to his credit.


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Fort Magistrate makes historic order in Hejaaz Hizbullah case: PTA detention order does not suspend Criminal Procedure Code
Fort Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage yesterday made a historic order holding that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) does not suspend the application of the Criminal Procedure Code.
In the order pronounced in open court, Magistrate Liyanage held that all provisions related to an investigation in the Criminal Procedure Code applied to persons arrested and held in detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Quoting from the book 'Criminal Procedure Code' by Professor G.L. Peiris, the Magistrate said that all investigations into any offence come under the Supervision and Control of the Magistrate, unless otherwise specifically provided by any other Act.
Earlier the Attorney General objected to submitting statements of witnesses in the Hizbullah investigation to the Magistrate. Former Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake in an order dated 19 August 2020, ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to submit a comprehensive report on all statements obtained in the process of the investigations into prominent Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah.
The CID did not comply with the order.
Thereafter lawyers for Hizbullah filed a motion seeking adherence to the order after which the Attorney General objected stating that investigations under the PTA were not subject to the supervision of the Magistrate.
Lawyers for Hizbullah pointed out that the Criminal Procedure Code applied at all times unless there were contrary provisions in special laws. They said citing a landmark Supreme Court judgment of Justice Mark Fernando in the case of Weerawansa V Attorney General that there was no contrary provision in the Prevention of Terrorism Act with regard to investigations and reporting of facts before the Magistrate.
The request for submitting all statements obtained during the investigations into Hizbullah came after his lawyers pointed out that the Criminal Investigations Department was submitting partial facts to Court for media publicity.
Lawyers said that the statements of all persons obtained during the investigation including the teachers of Al-Zuhriya Arabic School and other members of Save the Pearls organisation would exonerate Hizbullah of any wrongdoing.
Earlier the officers of the Criminal Investigations Department in a series of media leaks said that Hizbullah had provided terrorist training at the Arabic College. Thereafter two children made confessions before Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake on 12 May 2020. On the very same evening and the next day newspapers splashed the contents of the purported statements.
Thereafter, lawyers for Hizbullah informed Court that the only mode in which the confessions could have been leaked to the media were through the CID and that they had in fact coerced the children into making the statements. Four Children filed Fundamental Rights applications before the Supreme Court alleging coercion by the CID.
Magistrate Ranga Disanayake thereafter in open court said that the CID officers had attempted to show photographs of Hizbullah inside his chamber to the children. He thereafter made order to investigate how confessions which were made to him in confidence were leaked to the media. In the order dated 1 July 2020 the Magistrate said that the 'leak' goes to the root of the integrity of the Court.
In his order the Magistrate quoting a judgment of the Supreme Court also said that the detention order by the Minister of Defence was only to investigate an offence and not to punish a person held in custody.
The CID was ordered to submit a comprehensive report including all statements obtained in the Court of the investigation into Hejaaz Hizbullah on 24 February.
President's Counsel Nalinda Indathissa, Hafeel Farisz, Dhanushan Kaneshayogan and Kavindu Indathissa appeared for Hejaaz Hizbullah.
Hizbullah was arrested on the 14 April 2020 for alleged phone conversations he had with one of the suicide bombers, Inshaf Ahamed.
He was also alleged to have provided terrorist training to students at an Arabic school in Puttalam. The students were given scholarships to the school by Save the Pearls, a charity headed by Hizbullah.
The sleuths also alleged that Hizbullahs charity received funding from Qatar Charity which they named as a terror funding organisation.
A poet Mohomed Ahnaf was also arrested after copies of a book titled Nawarasam were found in a building owned by Save the Pearls in Putthalam. The poet remains incarcerated to date.
Hejaaz Hizbullah

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Esoteric Traditions• Mystery Schools
Was Christian Rosenkreuz A Living Person?
Christian Rosenkreuz was a semi-mythical Qabbalist, Alchemist and founder of the Rosicrucian Order. Legends say he traveled to the Middle East to places like Egypt, Turkey, and Persia, where he obtained esoteric (hidden) knowledge and wisdom from the great sages he encountered along the way (possibly Sufi or Zoroastrian masters), this possibly happened in the early 15th century. Legend has it that when he returned from his travels he founded the "Fraternity of the Rose Cross," with his Initials "Frater C.R.C." As Head of the Order, under his direction a Temple, called "Sanctus Spiritus," (The House of the Holy Spirit) was built.
Man, Myth or Legend?
The legend also says a Brother of the Order discovered Christian Rosenkreuz body inside a Heptagonal Crypt Chamber 120 years after his death, and to his surprise the body was still perfectly preserved. It was also said inside this crypt there was a Sarcophagus with the inscription, "Jesus mihi omnia, nequaquam vacuum, libertas evangelii, dei intacta gloria, legis jugum" ("Jesus is everything to me, by no means empty, the freedom of the gospel, the untouched glory of God, the yoke of the law")
There's another description in the legend that says the crypt of Rosenkreuz is located in the interior of the Earth with the alchemical motto "V.I.T.R.I.O.L" written on his Sarcophagus: "Visita Interiora Terrae Rectificando Invenies Occultum Lapidem" ("Visit the interior of the Earth; by rectification thou shalt find the hidden stone"). The question still remains, was there a real historical person by the name of Christian Rosenkreuz? The story of his life and death are both shrouded in mystery, and I will attempt to decode some of his secrets.
The legend presented in the Manifestos left behind have been interpreted by Initiates to be allegorical and symbolical as are all alchemical texts. They don't directly say the year and death of Christian Rosenkreuz, but in the second Manifesto it says the birth year of our "Christian Father" was "1378," and that he lived for "106" years, which would mean he died in 1484.
The Rosicrucians are well known for having adopted the Pythagorean tradition of deducing esoteric things to numeric values saying, "We speak unto you by parables, but would willingly bring you to the right, simple, easy and ingenuous exposition, understanding, declaration, and knowledge of all secrets".
Hidden Meaning Of CRC:
Let's start by breaking down his initials "C.R.C" using Qabalistic Gematria. In old German the letter "C" is the same as "K" in modern German. Using Hebrew it will be "Kaph-Resh-Kaph," a metathesis of "Kaph-Kaph-Resh" or "KKR." Interestingly, "KKR" means "Circle" in Hebrew. The circle has long been a symbol of the one reality, or NO-thing that can be named, by some mystery schools it is the "I-AM".
Also, "Kaph-Resh" or "KR" is the Hebrew word for "Car" which actually means "Lamb". Lamb was also the title of the "Christos," or Jesus in the book of Revelation. "Resh Kaph" or "RK" in Hebrew is "ROK," which means "Tenderness," related to the Initial "Frater R.C". These Initials that are giving in the Fama Fraternitatisis is perhaps to mean "Tenderness or compassion is the true character of a True Rosicrucian" . Qabalistically speaking, both "CR" or "Resh-Kaph" using Gematria adds up to 220. 220 is a very significant number in Qabalah. Why? Because 22×10=220, symbolizing the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, and/or the twenty-two paths on the Tree of Life, and the 10 symbolizes the 10 "Sephiroth" (spheres) on the Tree of Life. The Rosicrucian rose, a sacred symbol of the Rosicrucians also has 22 petals, and in Numerology 22 is the "Master Builder" of mystical numbers.
Hidden Meaning Of 1378:
Christian Rosenkreuz was born on 1378, so lets break this number down Qabalistically. The number "1" represents Unity, the number "3" represents the Holy Trinity, the number "7" represents the creating powers of Elohim, and the number "8" represents eternity, and is also the number of Hermes. Eight can also be broken down into two additional numbers of "2 & 6" (2+6=8), which is the number of "IHVH", the four-letter Tetragrammation name of god (Hebrew: "Yod Heh Vau Heh").
The number 137 is also the value of "QBLH" (the Hebrew spelling of Qabalah), with the last number "8" being the number of Christ or Hermes, indicating he was a man of Hermetic teachings i.e. "Christian Hermeticism".
Hidden Meaning Of 106:
Christian Rosenkreuz is said to have died at the age of 106. In Qabalah 106 is the value of "NVN," which is "Nun" in Hebrew, meaning "Fish". Esoterically, the fish symbolizes "Christos" (anointment). The letter "Nun" is also connected to the Zodiac sign of Scorpio, representing the hidden force or Kundalini (a.k.a serpent). When Kundalini is preserved and raised it lifts us up to the highest degree of consciousness or self-realization, the eternal "I-AM" which is typified by an image of a dove or an eagle.
The metaphorical nature of Christian Rosenkreuz legends can only lead one to assume his life, death, and foundational stones with which Rosicrucianism was built, was left behind to aid Initiates in their quest for inner wisdom, by offering us clues for alchemical transmutation i.e. "The Great Work".
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Q: Query for date groupings? I have a Client table with basic demographics in rows and a date of birth row (DOB) with a DATE data type.
I'm trying to make a query that will take my entries and count how many clients are between the ages of 18-60, 61-79, 80+.  I'm not sure if I'm having a brain-fart, but I can't figure out how to gather that info from my table...
So what I have is:
Last Name   First Name   DOB
Stein      Ethel       1954-01-20
Frank      Sam         1981-05-65
etc...

What I want to have is:
Ages 18-60
6
Ages 61-79
10
Ages 80+
20

Any recommendations to proceed?

A: Using @Alex's suggestion
declare @today datetime
set @today =getdate()

select
 s as [start],
 e as [end],
count(1) as [count]
from Client join
(values (0,17),(18,60),(61,79),(80,9999)) as ranges(s,e)
  on datediff(yy,dob,@today) between s and e
-- where buildingid=1
group by s,e

See demo here

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The **Cyotek.Windows.Forms.ColorPickers** library contains a
series of custom controls and utility classes for Windows Forms
applications that work with colours. Controls are available to
allow colour selection via a HSL `ColorWheel`, a `ColorGrid`
with many customisation options, a `ColorEditor` for entering
colours via RGB or HSL, and a `ScreenColorPicker` for capturing
colours from running applications.

Color palettes can be loaded and saved in a number of different
formats, including Adobe PhotoShop Color Swatch files, JASC
Palettes, Gimp Palettes and more (see Color Palettes and
External Palette Files below).

For more information on these controls, see the [articles tagged
with `colorpicker`][blogtag] at cyotek.com.

## Getting the library

The easiest way of obtaining the library is via [NuGet][nuget].

> `Install-Package Cyotek.Windows.Forms.ColorPicker`

If you don't use NuGet, pre-compiled binaries can be obtained
from the [GitHub Releases page][ghrel].

Of course, you can always grab [the source][ghsrc] and build it
yourself!

## Controls

There are three primary controls (`ColorGrid`, `ColorWheel` and
`ColorEditor`), along with 5 utility controls
(`ScreenColorPicker`, `RgbaColorSlider`, `HueColorSlider`,
`LightnessColorSlider` and `SaturationColorSlider`), a
management component (`ColorEditorManager`) and one dialog
(`ColorPickerDialog`). Combined together, these provide a decent
array of tools for colour selection.

### ColorGrid Control

![ColorGrid control demonstration][colorgridscreen]

This control displays a grid of colours, and supports both a
primary palette, and a custom colour palette. Several properties
are available for configuring the appearing of the control, and
there are behaviour options too, such as built in editing of
colours and support for automatically adding new colours not in
the primary palette.

### ColorWheel Control

![ColorWheel control demonstration][colorwheelscreen]

This control displays a radial wheel of RGB colours and allows
selection from any point in the wheel. The `ShowAngleArrow`,
`ShowCenterLines` and `ShowSaturationRing` properties can be
used to display useful adornments, while the `Lightness` and
`Alpha` properties can be used to compose the final colour while
not being directly editable on the wheel.

The `SecondaryColors` and `SecondarySelectionSize` properties
allow you to display additional colours on the wheel, for
example for showing relationships.

### ColorSlider Controls

![ColorSlider controls demonstration][colorsliderscreen]

A bunch of controls (inheriting from a single base) that allow
selection of values via a colourful bar. Similar to the
`TrackBar` control you have a few options for specifying the
drag handle's position and bar orientation. You can also
customise the fill and outline colour, or replace it completely
with a custom image.

### ColorEditor Control

![ColorEditor control demonstration][coloreditorscreen]

This control allows the editing of a RGB or HSL colour via a
standard interface. You can also enter colours via 6 or 8
character hexadecimal notation, or choose from named web and
system colors.

Use of the alpha channel can be configured via the
`ShowAlphaChannel` and `PreserveAlphaChannel` properties. The
`ShowHex`, `ShowHsl` and `ShowRgb` properties can be used to
show or hide groups of editors.

Alternatively, the `NubSize`, `NubColor` and `NubOutlineColor`
properties can be used to customise the appearance of the
sliders.

### ScreenColorPicker Control

![ScreenColorPicker control demonstration][screenpickerscreen]

This control allows the user to pick a colour from any pixel
displayed on the screen. The user can either trigger the
operation by clicking and dragging the control, or it can be
done programmatically via the `CaptureMouse` method, allowing
selections to be triggered via other actions, for example a hot
key. The `Zoom` property can be used set the grid size of the
preview.

### ColorPickerDialog Form

![ColorPickerDialog form demonstration][colordialogscreen]

This form puts together the previous controls in a ready to use
dialog.

Custom colours are supported via the `CustomColors` property,
and users can also load or save external palette files into
these. You can use the `ShowLoad` and `ShowSave` properties to
enable or disable this, and the `CustomColorsLoading` and
`CustomColorsSaving`events to override the built-in behaviour
and provide your own logic.

### ColorEditorManager

![ColorEditorManager compnent demonstration][coloreditormanagerscreen]

This is a non-GUI component that you can drop onto a form, and
bind to other controls in this library. When the `Color`
property of one control changes, it is reflected in the others
without having to lift a finger. Useful if you're creating
composite displays from multiple controls.

## Color Palettes and External Palette Files

The `ColorGrid` control has `Colors` and `CustomColors`
properties which return a `ColorCollection`. These two
properties make it easier as a developer to keep separate a
primary palette whilst having the flexibility of custom colours,
although it does complicate the control's internal logic a bit!
The grid will automatically populate custom colours if you try
and set the control's `Color` to a value not currently defined.

As well as manually populating `ColorCollection` instances, you
can also load in external palette files. The following palette
formats are supported:

* Adobe Color Table (*.act)
* Adobe PhotoShop Color Swatch (*.aco)
* GIMP (*.gpl)
* Deluxe Paint (*.bbm; *.lbm) [read only]
* JASC (*.pal)
* Paint.NET (*.txt)
* Raw RGB Triplets (*.pal)

With the exception of the ILBM image format, all other formats
can be exported as well as imported.

Additional palette serializers can be easily created by adding a
class which implements `IPaletteSerializer`. The
`ColorPickerDialog` (or any custom code using
`PaletteSerializer` static methods) will automatically detect
and make available custom palettes via reflection.

## Keyboard Support

All GUI components, with the exception of the
`ScreenColorPicker` include full keyboard/focus support. Many
controls support `SmallChange` and `LargeChange` properties
which influence how navigation keys are processed. Although in
the case of the `ColorWheel` it's not really a bonus... but
that's what the `ColorEditor` control is best suited for!

## Requirements

.NET Framework 3.5 or later.

Pre-built binaries are available via a signed [NuGet
package][nuget] containing the following targets.

* .NET 3.5
* .NET 4.0
* .NET 4.5.2
* .NET 4.6.2
* .NET 4.7.2
* .NET 4.8
* .NET 5.0

## Contributing to this code

Contributions accepted!

* Found a problem? [Raise an issue][ghissue]
* Want to improve the code? [Make a pull request][ghpull]

Alternatively, if you make use of this software and it saves you
some time, donations are welcome.

[![PayPal Donation][paypalimg]][paypal]

[![By Me a Coffee Donation][bmacimg]][bmac]

## Known Issues

* XML documentation comments are incomplete

## Related Reading

* [Reading Photoshop Color Swatch (aco) files using C#]
* [Writing Photoshop Color Swatch (aco) files using C#]
* [Loading the color palette from a BBM/LBM image file using C#]
* [Hosting a ColorGrid control in a ToolStrip]

## Acknowledgements

* Inspiration (and some code!) was taken from [Color Picker with
  Color Wheel and Eye Dropper]
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Phil Schiller started the WWDC keynote by detailing a revamped line of notebooks. Along with a number of hardware updates, the entire line got price cuts across the board, bringing pricing more in line with comparable PC laptops.
Apple has taken the sealed battery of the MacBook Air and 17" MacBook Pro and added it to the rest of the unibody machines. While some people are opposed to a nonchangeable battery, Schiller claimed that by making the battery nonchangeable, Apple can power its laptops for up to 7 hours per charge, and last for up to three times longer than similar replaceable batteries. He also noted that Apple has a recycling program via its retail stores for those that do need a replacement.
Additionally, the unibody machines are getting improved LCD screens with a 60 percent increase in color gamut, increased RAM capacity to 8GB, speedbumped Core 2 Duo processors, and increased hard drive capacity. And all come standard with backlit keyboards.
There are other interesting changes as well. The 15" MacBook Pro has had its ExpressCard slot replaced with an SD memory card slot. "An increasing number of customers use digital cameras, and they prefer using the SD card slot instead of USB," said Schiller. More notably, the 13" unibody MacBook has finally been given the MacBook Pro name, also getting an SD card slot as well as a FireWire 800 port to complete its transformation to a "pro" machine.
These improvements come with price reductions across the board. The 13" MacBook Pro (née MacBook) will start at $1199, the 15" MacBook Pro will start at $1699, and the 17" MacBook Pro will start at $2499—the latter two offer a $300 cut. The MacBook Air will also get a $300 cut to start at $1499, and a version with SSD will start at $1799, a $700 price cut. Clearly, Apple is paying attention to Microsoft's recent "Laptop Hunters" ads.
We'll post updates as they happen. Be sure to check Infinite Loop for detailed coverage later today.


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General Administrative Policies
Policy 101.00 Notice of Non-Discrimination
Policy 110.00 Concealed Carry Policy
Northwest Kansas Technical College prohibits the possession and use of firearms, explosives, and other weapons on college property, with certain limited exceptions, as provided below. This policy is in accordance with the Kansas Board of Regents ("Board") Policy and state law, K.S.A 75-7c01, et seq.
For purposes of this policy:
A. The term "weapons" includes:
Any object or device which will, is designed to, or may be readily converted to expel bullet, shot or shell by the action of an explosive or other propellant.
Any handgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or other firearm of any nature, including those that are concealed or openly carried;
Any BB gun, pellet gun, air/C'O2 gun, stun gun or blow gun;
Any explosive, incendiary or poison gas (A) bomb, (B) mine, (C) grenade, (D) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, or (E) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge;
Any incendiary or explosive material, liquid, solid or mixture equipped with a fuse, wick or other detonating device;
Any tear gas bomb or smoke bomb; however, personal self-defense items containing mace or pepper spray shall not be deemed to be a weapon for the purposes of this policy;
Any knife, commonly referred to as a switch-blade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement;
Any straight-blade knife of four inches or more such as a dagger, dirk, dangerous knife or stiletto; except that an ordinary pocket knife or culinary knife designed for and used solely in the preparation or service of food shall not be construed to be a weapon for the purposes of this policy;
Any martial arts weapon such as nun chucks or throwing stars;
Any longbow, crossbow and arrows or other projectile that could cause serious harm to any person;
No student shall possess, handle, use, or threaten to use any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon, explosive, destructive device, or hazardous substance on College owned or operated property, and any College activity, function or event. This policy includes any item being used as a weapon or destructive device or any facsimile of a weapon.
Any explosive or destructive device, including but not limited to dynamite, nitroglycerin or any other combustible, blasting caps, fireworks, firebombs, grenades, plastic charges or devices intended for detonation purposes, and/or any other similar devices or compounds used for detonation or blasting.
Any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character.
B. The term "handgun" means:
A pistol or revolver which is designed to be fired by the use of a single hand and which is designed to fire or capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition; or
Any other weapon which will or is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and which is designed to be fired by the use of a single hand.
The term "firearm" includes any handgun, rifle, shotgun, and any other weapon which will or is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive.
The term "adequate security measures" shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in K.S.A. 75-7c20, and "building" shall have the same meaning as the term "state building" is defined in K.S.A. 75-7c20.
The term "campus" means any building or grounds owned by the college or the Board and any building or grounds leased by the college or the Board for college use.
General Rules on Open Carry and Concealed Carry on Campus
Open carry of firearms and possession of weapons other than concealed handguns shall be prohibited on campus, while concealed carry of handguns is permitted on campus, subject to the rules stated in this policy. All weapons are prohibited at all off-campus College sponsored or supervised activities, except that, as required by law, the College does not prohibit employees, who are legally qualified, from carrying a concealed handgun while engaged in the duties of their employment outside of Northwest Tech's place of business, including while in a means of conveyance.
Nothing in this policy shall be read to prohibit possession of weapons on campus as necessary for the conduct of Board-approved academic programs or College-approved activities without the advance written approval of the college president or his/her designee.
Except in those instances where necessary for self-defense or transferring to safe storage and except as otherwise provided in the preceding paragraph, it shall be a violation of Board and College policy to openly display any lawfully possessed concealed carry handgun while on campus.
There are no College locations that have been designated as prohibiting concealed carry with permanent adequate security measures. The College may from time to time designate a specific location as temporarily prohibiting concealed carry and use temporary adequate security measures as defined and required by law. Appropriate notice will be given whenever this temporary designation is made.
In addition, areas of buildings that have no public access entrances and are limited to restricted access entrances only may be off-limits to concealed carry, as determined by the College. ''Restricted access entrance'' means an entrance that is restricted to the public and requires a key, keycard, code, or similar device to allow entry to authorized personnel. "Authorized personnel" means employees of a state agency or municipality and any person granted authorization pursuant to K.S.A. 75-7c20(d)(2), who are authorized to enter a state or municipal building through a restricted access entrance.
Prohibitions Based on State Law
Beginning July 1, 2017, any individual who is 21 years of age or older and who is lawfully eligible to carry a concealed handgun in Kansas shall not be precluded from doing so on campus except in buildings and areas of buildings for which adequate security measures are provided, and except as otherwise prohibited by law.
Regardless whether the individual is otherwise lawfully eligible to carry a concealed handgun, the following restrictions apply to the carrying of a firearm by Kansas law, and the violation of any of the following restrictions is a crime under Kansas law and a violation of this policy:
An individual in possession of a concealed firearm must be at least 21 years of age [K.S.A. 21-6302(a)(4)];
A firearm cannot be carried by an individual under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, to such a degree as to render the individual unable to safely operate the firearm [K.S.A. 21-6332];
A firearm cannot be carried by an individual who is both addicted to and an unlawful user of a controlled substance [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(10)];
A firearm cannot be carried by an individual who is or has been a mentally ill person subject to involuntary commitment [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(13)];
A firearm cannot be carried by an individual with an alcohol or substance abuse problem subject to involuntary commitment [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(13)];
A firearm cannot be carried by an individual who has been convicted of a felony crime [K.S.A. 21-6304];
An automatic firearm cannot be carried [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(5)];
A cartridge which can be fired by a handgun and which has a plastic-coated bullet with a core of less than 60% lead by weight is illegal [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(6)];
Suppressors and silencers cannot be used with a firearm [K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(4)]; and,
Firearms cannot be fired in the corporate limits of a city or at a dwelling, or at a structure or vehicle in which people are present, except in self-defense [K.S.A. 21-6308, 6308a].
It shall also be a violation of this policy to otherwise possess, store, transport, trade, sell, or in any other way use a firearm in violation of any applicable law.
Carrying and Storing Handguns
Each individual who lawfully possesses a handgun on campus shall be wholly and solely responsible for carrying, storing and using that handgun in a safe manner and in accordance with the law and Board policy. Nothing in this policy shall be interpreted to require individuals who lawfully possess a handgun to use it in defense of others.
Beginning July 1, 2017, each individual who lawfully possesses a concealed handgun on campus shall at all times have that handgun in their custody and control, and shall either:
Carry it concealed on or about their person in a manner that complies with this policy, or;
Keep it securely stored at their residence or in their privately owned or leased vehicle.
Individuals who carry a handgun on campus must carry it concealed on or about their person at all times. With respect to this policy, "concealed" means completely hidden from view and does not reveal the weapon in any way, shape, or form. "About" the person means that an individual may carry a handgun if it can be carried securely in a suitable carrier, such as a backpack, purse, handbag, or other personal carrier designed and intended for the carrying of an individual's personal items. Moreover, the carrier must at all times remain within the exclusive and uninterrupted control of the individual. This includes wearing the carrier with one or more straps consistent with the carrier's design, carrying or holding the carrier, or setting the carrier next to or within the immediate reach of the individual.
Every handgun carried by an individual, whether on their person or in a carrier, must be secured in a holster that completely covers the trigger and the entire trigger guard area and that secures any external hammer in an un-cocked position. The handgun must be secured in the holster with a strap or by other means of retention. The holster must have sufficient tension or grip on the handgun to retain it in the holster even when subjected to unexpected jostling. Handguns with an external safety must be carried with the safety in the "on" position. Semiautomatic handguns must be carried without a chambered round of ammunition. Revolvers must be carried with the hammer resting on an empty chamber.
Handguns shall not be stored:
in any College classroom, lab, office, or facility;
in an on-campus residential unit, except in the residential unit of the individual who is at least 21 years of age, who legally owns the handgun, and when the handgun is secured in an approved storage device;
in any non-privately owned or leased motor vehicle; or,
in any other location and under any circumstances except as specifically permitted by this policy and by state and federal law.
Handguns may be stored:
in an individual's privately-owned or leased motor vehicle when the vehicle is locked and the handgun is secured in a location within the vehicle that is not visible from outside the vehicle; or,
in an individual's on-campus residential unit when the handgun is secured in a holster and in an approved storage device. Handgun storage by any other means than specifically permitted in this policy is prohibited.
For any on-campus residential unit that does not have adequate security measures, each resident who lawfully possesses a handgun on campus and elects to store the handgun they possess in the room to which they are assigned when not carrying it on their person in a concealed fashion shall secure the handgun in a secure storage device that conceals the gun from view. Such storage devices shall be provided by the individual who possesses the handgun and must meet minimum industry standards for safe-keeping of handguns.
Northwest Tech does not provide approved handgun storage devices to any person under any circumstances. Each individual who stores a handgun in an on-campus residence must provide their own approved storage device. An approved storage device has each of these characteristics:
it is of sufficient size to fully enclose the handgun while secured in an approved holster;
it is constructed of sturdy materials that are non-flammable;
it has a combination, digital, or other secure locking device that can only be unlocked by the individual using the storage device, but devices secured exclusively with a key lock are prohibited; and,
the device is constructed specifically for the storage of a handgun and/or ammunition.
All ammunition stored in an on-campus residence must be stored in an approved storage device.
Additional Safety Measures
Northwest Tech and its employees, staff, administration and trustees who do not provide adequate security measures in College buildings and by this Policy allows the carrying of a concealed handgun as authorized by the Personal and Family Protection Act (K.S.A. 75-7c01 et seq.) shall not be liable for any wrongful act or omission relating to actions of persons carrying a concealed handgun concerning acts or omissions regarding such handguns (K.S.A. 75-7c20(f)).
Nothing in this Policy shall be interpreted to require individuals who lawfully possess a handgun to use it in defense of others.
No person shall use the fact or possibility that he or she is carrying a concealed weapon with the intent to intimidate another person except in defense of self or others.
Reporting and Temporary Actions
All reports of suspected violation of the concealed carry policy are made to the Dean of Student Services, or the College President or his/her designee.
Northwest Tech will conduct an initial investigation to determine whether the report describes a criminal matter and/or a policy violation.
An employee who witnesses the unlawful handling of a handgun shall report the incident to the Dean of Student Services, or the College President or his/her designee.
Upon receipt of a report, Northwest Tech will conduct an initial investigation to determine whether the report describes a criminal matter and/or a policy violation. Any report of weapons on the Northwest Tech campus will be investigated.
Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents regarding unlawful handling of a handgun to appropriate college officials may face disciplinary action. College administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of unlawful handling of a handgun may also face disciplinary action.
When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity, the College President or his/her designee shall report such conduct to law enforcement.
To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the college's obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action, or to provide due process to the accused.
The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting unlawful handling of a handgun shall not reflect upon the student's status or grades. Likewise, initiation of a complaint of unlawful handling of a handgun in good faith will not adversely affect the job security or status of an employee, nor will it affect his or her compensation. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of unlawful handling of a handgun is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee.
Any individual violating this Policy or accidentally or irresponsibly discharging a weapon will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension/expulsion, termination of employment, immediate removal/trespass from the premises and/or arrest. Enforcement of this Policy will be administered by Northwest Tech Administration or the appropriate law enforcement agency and shall form a Student Code of Conduct violation. Those residing on campus shall honor these Policy provisions plus any and all conditions of housing written agreement. Likewise, any individual who violates one or more provisions of this policy may be issued a lawful directive to leave campus with the weapon immediately. Any individual who violates the directive shall be considered to be in trespass and may be cited accordingly. Any individual who violates state or federal law may be detained, arrested or otherwise subjected to lawful processes appropriate to the circumstances.
Students in violation of this policy are subject to suspension or expulsion from the college with loss of all credit for the current semester and no refund of tuition or fees for the semester, as well as prohibition from future enrollment or participation in College or College-sponsored activities. The suspension or expulsion may be appealed under the Northwest Complaint and Grievance Policy. The President may recommend the suspension or expulsion be modified on a case-by-case basis. Students violating this policy will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency or agencies and if a juvenile to SRS. Those residing on campus shall honor the provisions of this policy plus all conditions of the housing agreement.
Prior to applying sanctions under this policy, employees will be afforded all rights of due process to which they are entitled under their contracts or in the provisions of the laws of the State of Kansas. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the rights of Northwest Tech to take any other disciplinary action as deemed necessary.
Policy Approval Date: May 12, 2017


Conversation is becoming a lost art. We all know, from our own experiences, that young people today connect more on social media than in person.
They often admit they have trouble talking to people in person. But even those of us who didn't grow up with social media now tend to email people more than we call them.
Many people say that it's because, in an email, we can compose our thoughts first. That's a valid argument, but we should be able to compose our thoughts while conversing, too.
1. Starting a conversation So, how do you start a conversation with a stranger on the train, or a stranger at a business function?
2. The value of connections, why does it matter?
3. Do you think you're a good conversationalist?
4. What are your tips to be a good conversationalist?


Having a contemporary kitchen gives you almost an unlimited amount of choices when it comes to kitchen flooring. The contemporary styles use all the popular materials of today, so you do not have to stick to one particular material.
Even though hardwood flooring comes from the traditional kitchen, it is also a popular choice for the contemporary kitchen. One of the most desired wood types for contemporary kitchen flooring is oak. We have to admit that this is also one of our favorites, because the lightness and beauty of oak cannot be found often with other floor types. The only downside to a proper wooden floor is the maintenance that accompanies it. Wood can be a delicate material if not maintained properly, so take that into account when you think about hardwood kitchen flooring. Also, if you want to be more environmentally friendly, you can also go for Bamboo, which is a great alternative.
The price of hardwood flooring is often quite high, so many people will look for alternatives that are less pricy. Vinyl is also a good choice when it comes to kitchen flooring. The material used to have a bad reputation, because people found it less durable and bridle. However, times have changed and so has vinyl. This type of kitchen flooring is more durable now and is also available for a very reasonable price. The finishes you can get for vinyl are also endless. Some of the most popular are wood and stone.
If money is not an object, then you can go for one of the most luxurious kitchen flooring on the planet! Marble is one of the most desired kitchen flooring types, but unfortunately it comes with a really high price. There are not many people that can afford this luxurious material, although it might just be doable when you have a small kitchen that does not require a large amount of marble. If you have a larger kitchen, and not a big budget at your disposal, it might be better to go towards vinyl with a marble finish.
Some people want pure wooden kitchen flooring, but do not have sufficient funds to do so. If this is the case for you, do not despair! You can still enjoy the beauty of wooden kitchen flooring by going for engineered wood. There are also many color and finish options for engineered wood, so you will definitely find something that matches your kitchen.
However, we need to admit that there is only one kitchen flooring type that truly captures the contemporary style and that is granite flooring. Unfortunately, just as marble, granite does not come cheap. The chance is therefore high that you will have to pay quite a hefty amount for full granite flooring. That being said, there is no other floor type that is as unique as granite. Every block of granite is different, so you can be sure that nobody will have kitchen flooring like you.
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Young defender Matthew Davies and Perth Glory FC have mutually agreed to terminate the player's contract to allow the 20-year old to pursue alternate football opportunities in the Malaysia Super League.
Perth born Davies joined Perth Glory FC in 2013 making 16 senior appearances for the club in that time.
Davies said he had enjoyed his two year stint with Glory but felt the time was right to explore other opportunities.
"First of all I'd like to thank the members, fans and supporters for their continued loyalty. It's been a difficult decision to leave a club which has been at the top of the table for most of the season but I feel this is the best move for my career going forward" Davies said.
Glory will host Sydney FC this Friday night, April 10 in what's being billed as blockbuster clash.
A win will keep Glory at the top of the table.
You can get your tickets at the game or click online here to purchase them.


When asked to give some feedback on the project, Loretto School commented 'This has been a superb project for the children, it truly is a Curriculum for Excellence cross-curricular topic. The children have learned skills for life. "
A representative from Midlothian Council who put forward three schools to participate last year stated HI consider this work to have been a superb learning experience, which has totally caught the children's interest and imagination and shown them what they really can achieve when facing a tough challenge. Pupils have enjoyed and risen to the challenge of this work."
One child from Cornbank Primary School who participated in the project said, "I have learned to be more confident and have more belief in myself It has been a phenomenal experience.
Lothian teacher wrote: "It took a lot of time, but was well worth it. Projects like this where different pupils have different jobs are very worthwhile. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the project. My class learned a huge amount from it, and I also feel that it has helped me to develop as a teacher.
Another writes: "This was an excellent cross curricular project and embodies the aims of Curriculum for Excellence. It creates a real sense of team work and achievement and allows learners to develop essential life skills.
From a teacher in the Tayside project: "It's a thoroughly enjoyable project which we all loved taking part in and gained a lot from."


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UHD Extra! - Latino Studies Scholarship Luncheon, Accounting Students Attend NABA Conference
Welcome to UHD Extra! Your bi-weekly source for news on the go.
Power In Heels Scholarship, Awards Luncheon
UHD's Center for Latino Studies partnered with Power on Heels Fund, INC to host the inaugural Scholarship Awards and Luncheon on Nov. 1. The luncheon featured prominent guests including U.S. Representative Sylvia García. Twenty UHD students, affiliated with Latinas Achieve, were able to network with some of Houston's most influential Latina professionals and community leaders. Five Latinas Achieve affiliates were awarded scholarships. Among the scholarship recipients were three current Latinas Achieve members, one Latinas Achieve alumnae, and one UHD employee. The luncheon also honored UHD President, Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz and director of the Center for Latino Studies Dr. Bonnie A. Lucero with the Power Educator Award.
Accounting Students Impress at NABA Conference
More than 60 accounting students from the Marilyn Davies College of Business attended the National Association of Black Accountants-Western Region Student Conference in Dallas recently. UHD is in the process of forming an official NABA student chapter. In a letter to Dr. Charles Gengler, dean of UHD's College of Business, NABA Western Region President said he was "very impressed by the students and how they were professionally dressed, friendly and engaged in all the opportunities the conference provided." Several students had internship interviews and offers from companies in attendance which included JP Morgan Chase, Boeing, KPMG, Grant Thornton, Deloitte, Edward Jones, PWC, Moss Adams, Goldman Saches, Chevorn, Wells Fargo and Comerica Bank.
Send UHD Extra! news items and photos regarding awards, conferences, events, accomplishments and other intiatives to news@uhd.edu.
As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive four-year university led by Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz. Annually, UHD educates more than 14,000 students; boasts over 50,000 alumni and offers 44 bachelor's and eight master's degree programs within five colleges (Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Public Service, Sciences & Technology; and University College).
UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston and one of the lowest in Texas. The University is noted nationally as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution and Military Friendly School. For more on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit www.uhd.edu.
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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve is a hand-selected higher proof offering of their flagship bourbon. This barrel (#464) was selected by Simon Taylor of Spec's in Dallas and it's #10 for this year on my advent list. I talked about this whiskey with Simon and that discussion convinced me to try his selection (I even had him sign it for me). There was another barrel selected by Spec's that day and I may have to try that one as well, since Simon said that it was a close second for him (he described it as "caramel fruit salad"). Hold on a minute… I'm getting ahead of myself. I haven't even poured the whiskey yet.
Okay, it's in the glass smelling grand! There's straw, caramel and a good spicy burn with notes of vanilla, cherry, cocoa, black pepper and pear. The aroma is fairly bold without water. A bit of water tones down the burn and brings the pepper and other flavors into balance; however, I don't notice any other flavors.
The taste is hot and bold, with plenty of vanilla, cinnamon, honey, caramel, tobacco, lemon and apple. Adding a bit of water causes the peppery spice to mellow and persist into the finish. Additional notes of cherry, ginger and overripe pear arrive and the tobacco becomes more a hint of powdery cocoa. The finish persists very long with a good chewy feel and a spicy, woody flavor with just a hint of that cocoa I mentioned earlier. There's a mild lemon sourness midway through that retreats about as quickly as it arrives – over a couple of seconds – and works well with the spices.
This is a very good whiskey and one that I enjoy quite often. I don't expect that it'll last very long, so I'd best secure that other bottle before they disappear. It offers a lot to keep your interest and is easy to drink without demanding too much attention. I recommend a splash of water with this one as well.
Posted in Whiskey.	Tagged Bourbon, Jim Beam, Single Barrel.


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Near West Side, Chicago
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The Near West Side, one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, is on the West Side, west of the Chicago River and adjacent to the Loop. The history of the Near West Side of Chicago includes the founding of Hull House, a prominent settlement house.[4] The Great Chicago Fire started on the Near West Side. The area is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago-Kent College of Law, Stuart School of Business, the United Center and the Illinois Medical District.
Community Area 28 - Near West Side
Madison Street in the West Loop area of the Near West Side.
Location within the city of Chicago
Coordinates: 41°52.2′N 87°40.2′W / 41.8700°N 87.6700°W / 41.8700; -87.6700Coordinates: 41°52.2′N 87°40.2′W / 41.8700°N 87.6700°W / 41.8700; -87.6700
5.75 sq mi (14.89 km2)
11,000/sq mi (4,100/km2)
Demographics 2015[1]
• Hispanic
• Other
Educational Attainment 2015[2]
• High School Diploma or Higher
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
parts of 60606, 60607, 60608, 60610, 60612 and 60661
$72,143[3]
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services
NeighborhoodsEdit
Street map of Near West Side.
Fulton River District and Fulton MarketEdit
Boeing's headquarters
Main articles: Fulton River District, Chicago and Fulton-Randolph Market District
The Fulton River District makes up the north east area of the Near West Side, just west of the Loop. It is bordered by the Chicago River to the east, Ohio Street on the north, Madison Street to the south, and the Kennedy Expressway to the west. The Fulton River District is a former manufacturing and current transportation corridor turned residential neighborhood. The neighborhood is made up of warehouses that have been converted to loft condominiums, new construction high rise condominiums and apartments, high rise and mid rise business offices, retail and restaurants. The Fulton River District is the home of Boeing, and the Ogilvie Transportation Center (formerly Chicago & North Western Station), a major commuter rail terminal. The neighborhood is known for the aroma of chocolate emanating from the Blommer Chocolate Company. The related Fulton Market area extends west of the expressway as far as Union Park.
GreektownEdit
Main article: Greektown, Chicago
Greektown is a restaurant and nightlife corridor along Halsted Street between Van Buren and Madison Streets. For a late nineteenth early twentieth century history of Greektown and Greeks in Chicago, see Greeks: Halsted Street, https://maxwellhalsted.uic.edu/home/alien-colonies/greek-americans-halsted-st/ ["In the Vicinity of Maxwell and Halsted Streets: Chicago 1890-1930, A Human Documentary"]
It was popularized in the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," which was actually filmed mostly in Toronto. Formerly part of a larger Greek neighborhood called 'The Delta,'[5] the area previously bustled with Greek Restaurants[6]. Greektown now offers popular Greek restaurants like Greek Islands[7] along with multicultural dining options like Sizzling Pot King. Greektown is currently home to the National Hellenic Museum, the nation's leading museum dedicated to the significant cultural contributions of Greek people.
Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios was formerly in the Near West Side.
Little ItalyEdit
Main article: Little Italy, Chicago
The neighborhood between the Illinois Medical District and UIC's east campus is known as Little Italy. An Italian community developed in the late nineteenth century. For a late 19th early 20th century history of the Taylor Street area see https://maxwellhalsted.uic.edu/home/alien-colonies/italian-american-taylor-st/ ["Alien" Colonies: "In the Vicinity of Maxwell and Halsted Streets: Chicago 1890-1930, a Human Documentary"]
Italians never actually constituted a majority in the polyglot area,[8] but the neighborhood is still home to several Italian-American landmarks, such as the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei and the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, as well as Italian-American social clubs. Taylor Street is home to the Italian restaurants Rosebud, Francesca's, Pompei and Al's No. 1 Italian Beef. There are other schools in this neighborhood. For example, Village Leadership Academy (VLA).
Part of the Italian-American population of the neighborhood was displaced in the 1960s and 70s by the construction of UIC's east campus.[9] The university is the source of the newer name for the area.
The 1980 novel Paper Fish by Tina De Rosa takes place in this community.[10]
University Village/Maxwell StreetEdit
Main article: Maxwell Street
Located 5 minutes from the Loop, University Village is a vibrant neighborhood consisting of residential and retail properties. University Village, along with other major developments such as University Commons and University Station is conveniently located near the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) campus, the medical district, Chicago's fabled Maxwell Street, and downtown Chicago.
The blocks around the intersection of Maxwell and Halsted Streets, the heart of University Village, once served as a weekly outdoor market. The area was also a center in the development of the Chicago Blues in the mid-twentieth century. The Market was moved twice in the 1990s and 2000s, and continues on Des Plaines Street. In the 2000s, UIC led a redevelopment of the area, which included new dormitories, parking garages, commercial buildings, and housing.
The borders are 16th Street to the south, the Dan Ryan Expressway to the east, Racine to the west, and Harrison Street to the north. Taylor Street is part of University Village.
South Water MarketEdit
Chicago's original produce market sat along the south side of the Chicago River, west of what is now Michigan Ave. Incoming vessels could bring fruits and vegetables from the states located around the Great Lakes. This market became known as South Water Market because of its location.[11]
By the 1920s, the market was congested and overcrowded. The City of Chicago built new streets parallel to the Chicago River and moved the market to the neighborhood, alongside the St. Charles Air Line. The three-story buildings were originally designed by the architects Fugard & Knapp.
On July 10, 2003, The Chicago Planning Commission granted their approval on the sale of the produce market for a cost of approximately $36 million to Enterprise Companies of Chicago redevelop into retail and housing.[12]
Illinois Medical DistrictEdit
Main article: Illinois Medical District
The Illinois Medical District is one of the largest medical districts in the United States, and the largest in the state. John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County (formerly known as Cook County Hospital), one of the largest county-run hospitals in the U.S. and inspiration for the TV shows ER and The Fugitive, is located here. T[13]he District had its start in the 1870s when Cook County Hospital, Rush Medical College, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons were established on the Near West Side following the great Chicago fire of 1871. The cornerstone for the Medical Center was the building of Cook County Hospital in 1876. In 1877, Rush Medical College erected a building next to County at Harrison and Wood. Presbyterian Hospital (affiliated with Rush) was built in 1883. The University of Illinois at Chicago's origins in the District can be traced to the College of Physicians and Surgeons, founded in 1881. In 1917, the State acquired the vacated West Side Park located at Polk and Wolcott for the University.
The district is also home to University of Illinois Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, University of Illinois College of Medicine, UIC Eye & Ear Infirmary, UIC College of Dentistry, UIC College of Pharmacy, Jesse Brown VA, The Neuropsychiatric Institute, Rothstein CORE Center, Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Illinois Forensic Science Center, West Side CDC, the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Chicago Dept. of Public Health and the Cook County Coroner's Office.
Tri-TaylorEdit
Tri-Taylor, the western end of Taylor Street's Little Italy, consists of the roughly triangular area bordered by Congress Parkway to the North, Ogden Avenue to the East, Roosevelt Road on the south and railroad tracks on the west. The neighborhood is traditionally an extension of the Little Italy neighborhood to its east, although it has consistently been one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Chicago as it was situated on the borders of African American, Irish, Hispanic, and Italian areas. It is a residential area for students from UIC. The neighborhood is also home to the Chicago Technology Park research center as well as the West Side Center for Disease Control, the office for the Medical Examiner of Cook County, and Chicago Hope Academy (a private Christian high school that opened in the former St. Callistus School in 2005).
United Center AreaEdit
The United Center opened its doors in 1994, replacing Chicago Stadium, which was located on the opposite side of Madison Street. The United Center is the home arena for the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, and also occasionally hosts concerts and other special events. The venue can seat between 20,000 and 25,000 people, depending on the event. A statue of Michael Jordan sits in front of the arena. The area around the United Center used to be known for its notoriously high crime rate and housing projects off Lake Street and Damen known as the Henry Horner Homes, also known as "the Hornetz nest".
West LoopEdit
The West Loop lies along the western bank of the Chicago River. It is approximately bounded by Grand Avenue on the north, Ashland Avenue on the west, the Eisenhower Expressway on the south, and the Chicago River on the east. Popular restaurants line Randolph Street, including Girl and the Goat by Stephanie Izard,[14] and Leña Brava by Rick Bayless.[15] The area has experienced rapid gentrification.[16] A former manufacturing and warehousing area, many of the buildings have been converted to loft condominiums, restaurants, bars, and art galleries. Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios were located on Randolph Street,[17] and the site is currently under construction to be the corporate headquarters of McDonald's.[18] Soho House was one of the first boutique hotels in West Loop, and Ace Hotels followed in 2017. Retailers in West Loop include Maria Pinto, Billy Reid, Free People, and Aesop.
LandmarksEdit
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Designated Chicago Landmarks in the Near West Side include:
First Baptist Congregational Church, aka Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel
Groesbeck House
Monument of the Haymarket Riot
Holden House
Jackson Boulevard District and Extension
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church
Union Park Hotel (formerly the Viceroy Hotel)
West Town State Bank Building
Fulton-Randolph Market District[19]
LocalEdit
In the Chicago City Council, the plurality of the area is within 27th ward, represented by Democrat Walter Burnett Jr., while substantial parts are located within the 25th and 28th wards, represented by Democrats Daniel Solis and Jason Ervin, and smaller parts are within the 11th and 42nd wards, represented by Democrats Patrick Daley Thompson and Brendan Reilly.[20]
StateEdit
In the Illinois House of Representatives, the majority of the area is in District 9, represented by Democrat Art Turner, while a sizeable portion in the northwest is part of District 10, represented by Democrat Melissa Conyears, and miniscule parts in the northeast and southeast are respectively part of Districts 6 and 2, represented by Democrats Sonya Harper and Theresa Mah.[21]
In the Illinois Senate almost all of the area is in District 5, represented by Democrat Patricia Van Pelt. Tiny parts in the northeast and southeast are respectively parts of Districts 3 and 1, represented by Democrats Mattie Hunter and Antonio Munoz.[22]
FederalEdit
Almost all of the area is part of Illinois's 7th congressional district, the most Democratically-leaning district in the state State of Illinois according to the Cook Partisan Voting Index with a score of D+38, represented by Democrat Danny K. Davis. The southeasternmost jog is part of Illinois's 4th congressional district, the second-most Democratically-leaning district in the state with a Cook score of D+33, represented by Democrat Luis Gutiérrez.
GovernmentEdit
The United States Postal Service (USPS) operates the main Chicago Post Office at 433 West Harrison Street in the Near West Side.[23][24] The post office is the only 24-hour post office in the United States.[25] USPS also operates the Nancy B. Jefferson Post Office at 116 South Western Avenue.[26]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Chicago Field Office is at 2111 W. Roosevelt Road.[27]
TransportationEdit
Interstates 290 and 90 both run through the Near West Side. Their interchange is a major transportation hub for the region. The southern and western boundaries of the area are defined by busy rail-road tracks. The St. Charles Air Line, at the area's southern edge is also a major passenger train route.[28]
The area is served by the Blue, Green, Pink 'L' lines, as well as many CTA bus routes. Union and Ogilvie stations, major terminals for Metra and Amtrak trains, are on the eastern edge of the Near West Side.
EconomyEdit
Boeing operates its headquarters at 100 North Riverside.[29] Boeing moved into the facility, formerly the headquarters of Morton Salt, in 2001.[30] Orbitz has its headquarters in the Citigroup Center in the Near West Side.[31]
McDonald's plans to move its headquarters to West Loop in 2018.[32][33]
PepsiCo's Chicago offices are in the Near West Side.[34] Aeroméxico operates the Chicago Downtown Location on the first floor at 954 West Washington Boulevard.[35]
Previously Trizec Corporation's headquarters and Chicago-area offices were in 10 S. Riverside Plaza.[36]
EducationEdit
Colleges and UniversitiesEdit
Chicago-Kent College of Law
IIT Stuart School of Business
Primary and Secondary SchoolsEdit
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) operates public schools.[37]
K-8 schools serving the Near West Side include W. Brown, Calhoun North, Dett, Herbert, Washington Irving, King, Mitchell, Otis, Plamondon, Skinner, and Smyth.[38]
Crane High School previously served as the zoned high school for the Near West Side.[39] CPS announced in 2012 that Crane was to be converted into a magnet school for medical sciences.[40] Whitney M. Young Magnet High School is also in the Near West Side.
Washington Irving School is located in Tri-Taylor. In the 2000-2001 school year, of the area children who attended CPS schools (the figure does not include those who attended private schools nor charter schools), 69% attended Irving. By the 2013-2014 school year this declined to 46%, and Linda Lutton of WBEZ stated that Irving "is largely ignored by the families who live here."[41] As of that school year, 80% of Irving students originated from outside of the school's attendance zone, and according to Lutton it was "a neighborhood school in name only."[41]
Moses Montefiore Academy, a CPS special school for at-risk youth, was located in the Near West Side.
Chicago Virtual Charter School, a public K-12 charter school, is also located in the Near West Side.
Diplomatic missionsEdit
The Consulate-General of Mexico in Chicago is located at 204 South Ashland Avenue.[42]
1930 152,457 —
1940 136,518 −10.5%
1950 160,362 17.5%
1970 78,830 −37.7%
2000 46,419 0.5%
2010 54,881 18.2%
Est. 2015 61,768 12.5%
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In a move initiated and supported by local legislators responding to customer complaints, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Friday, authorization for an outside administrator to take over control of the embattled Sativa—Los Angeles County Water District.
This includes dissolving the Board of Directors and wresting all control of the water district from the current operators.
Sativa has been plagued for decades by accusations of mismanagement and a crumbling infrastructure with insufficient resources to maintain a quality water supply.
That came to a head this spring when customers began posting videos of visually brown and brackish water, along with testimony of its offensive odor and taste. While the district attempted to appease customer's that these issues were being addressed and the water tested safe, the years of neglect was coming to a head, and realities and perceptions outweighed pleas for patience.
In boisterous Town Hall meetings hosted by Congresswoman Nanette Barragán this past May and June, promises were made for swift action to help the districts 1,600 customers, primarily in unincorporated Willowbrook, and others in the City of Compton.
In July, at the urging of Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Janice Hahn, L.A. County's Local Agency Formation Commission, LAFCO, which has oversight authority over County water agencies, voted to dissolve Sativa. But two previous efforts by LAFCO to do the same since 2005, fell flat, and with relatively little community support.
But the times are changing. Reluctant to endure another drawn-out attempt and the likelihood of legal battles, State Assemblyman Mike Gipson (D-Carson) introduced Assembly Bill 1577. If signed into law it would enable the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to immediately appoint an outside administrator to take full control of the district, while completely eliminating the current Board of Directors.
As an urgency law, which prevents any legal action against it, some expressed concern that this is a power play that endangers many of the thousands of small water systems in California.
That was countered by others arguing Sativa is a unique example and its customers are in dire need of intervention, and safe drinking water.
After sailing through both houses of the legislature, Governor Brown has now signed it into law.
AB 1577, would require the SWRCB to order Sativa to accept administrative and managerial services, including full management and control, from an administrator selected by the SWRCB. The LA County Department of Public Works (DPW) is expected to be appointed until a long-term water service provider can be identified.
Sativa's acting General Manager, Thomas Martin has not responded to requests for comment, as to what if any actions the district intends to take in the face of the new law.


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The Centre for SMART was established at Loughborough University in 2004. The Centre pioneered a holistic approach to sustainability as one of the first centres established to consider the entire life cycle of products and production systems. Since then, the Centre has become globally recognised for its innovative research and its scope of activity has grown rapidly with the Centre currently involved in a number of national and international initiatives.
While the initial projects carried out at SMART identified areas for optimisation and improvement, current and future activities are focused on enabling radical changes to products, production methods, business models and consumption patterns that are needed to meet the pressing global challenges facing the manufacturing industry.
People we have worked with
A collaborative project for the recycling of footwear products and the use of recovered materials for a wide range of applications.
Development of the next generation of vehicle recycling technologies and processes, tailored for the new components and material mix included within hybrid/electric vehicles.
Cambridge and Loughborough Universities are among the core founders of The National Centre for Industrial Sustainability.
Cambridge and Loughborough Universities are among the core founders of The National Centre for Innovative Food Manufacturing.
The Engineering and Physical Research Council is one of the main funders for the research activities for the Centre for SMART.
Centre staff have been involved in a number of EU-FW 5,6 & 7 programmes and are currently developing proposals for Horizon 2020.