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Arch Coal Acquires Stake in Trailblazer Energy Center
ST. LOUIS, March 11, 2010 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) and Tenaska, Inc. announced today that Arch has acquired a 35% equity interest in the Trailblazer Energy Center, which is being developed by Tenaska near Sweetwater, Texas. Arch's investment will be staged over time as the development of the project reaches key milestones.
The Trailblazer Energy Center will rank among the world's cleanest fossil-fuel-based power plants and act as a strategic source of carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications in West Texas. Moreover, Trailblazer will supply the Texas economy with an additional 600 megawatts of clean, secure, reliable electric generating capacity.
"We are enthusiastic about partnering with Tenaska - a successful and highly respected leader in power plant development - to make the Trailblazer Energy Center a reality," said David B. Peugh, Arch's vice president of business development. "Trailblazer will harness the most advanced coal-based technologies to supply secure, low-carbon production of electricity to the rapidly growing Texas marketplace. Furthermore, Trailblazer's success could set the stage for a new generation of power plants fueled with America's most abundant, reliable and cost-competitive fuel."
Tenaska Business Development President David Fiorelli said the partnership with Arch will bring a number of strategic benefits to the Trailblazer project. "The agreement is another indication of the significant progress Tenaska, as managing partner, is making in the development of the pioneering Trailblazer Energy Center," said Fiorelli. "As one of the largest suppliers of low-sulfur Powder River Basin coal, Arch brings its 40 years of experience in the energy and coal industries. By working together, we will help lead the way to using our nation's most abundant energy resource in an environmentally responsible manner."
In capturing 85 to 90 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions from the plant, Trailblazer will emit 70 percent less carbon dioxide than the cleanest natural gas-based power plants. Moreover, Trailblazer will ship the captured carbon dioxide to the nearby Permian Basin, where it will be used to boost oil production and extend the life of that critically important domestic energy resource.
As part of the agreement, Arch will supply the plant's fuel needs for the first 20 years of operation from its Powder River Basin operations in Wyoming.
A recent Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) report projects that Texas will need to add more than 55 gigawatts of new and replacement power-generating capacity over the next two decades to meet projected demand growth.
Today's announcement is consistent with Arch's ongoing strategy of making small but strategic investments in technology companies focused on making coal use cleaner. In addition to Trailblazer, Arch's technology portfolio includes an equity interest in DKRW Advanced Fuels, which is planning to convert coal into clean-burning transportation fuel on Arch reserves in southern Wyoming, and ADA-ES, a leading-edge emissions control company.
Tenaska, Inc. is one of the largest privately-owned energy companies in the United States, with revenues of approximately $8 billion in 2009. Forbes and Fortune magazines rank Tenaska 16th and 25th, respectively, among the largest privately-held U.S. companies. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, it develops, constructs, owns and operates non-utility generation and cogeneration plants. The company also markets natural gas, biofuels and electric power, and provides risk management services. Tenaska is involved in asset acquisition, fuel supply, natural gas exploration, production and transportation systems, and electric transmission development. Tenaska has developed approximately 9,000 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity across the United States. Tenaska's affiliates operate and manage eight power plants in six states totaling more than 6,700 MW of generating capacity owned in partnership with other companies. In 2008, Tenaska was listed in benchmarking studies by the Natural Resources Defense Council as having the best fleet-wide record in the United States for controlling emission of CO2 and as one of the top performing companies for controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. For more information about Tenaska and the Trailblazer Energy Center, visit www.tenaska.com and www.tenaskatrailblazer.com.
St. Louis-based Arch Coal is the second largest U.S. coal producer, with revenues of $2.6 billion in 2009. Through its national network of mines, Arch supplies cleaner-burning, low-sulfur coal to U.S. power producers to fuel roughly 8 percent of the nation's electricity. The company also ships coal to domestic and international steel manufacturers as well as international power producers.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" - that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," or "will." Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, particular uncertainties arise from changes in the demand for our coal by the domestic electric generation industry; from legislation and regulations relating to the Clean Air Act and other environmental initiatives; from operational, geological, permit, labor and weather-related factors; from fluctuations in the amount of cash we generate from operations; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different than those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. For a description of some of the risks and uncertainties that may affect our future results, you should see the risk factors described from time to time in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Deloitte: KSA ban limited to CMA-licensed entities
The two-year accountancy ban issued to Deloitte & Touche's Saudi Arabian arm is restricted to CMA-licensed entities, a company spokesperson has told Construction Week
The two-year accountancy ban issued to Deloitte & Touche's Saudi Arabian arm is restricted to CMA-licensed entities, a company spokesperson has told <i>Construction Week</i>. [Image: Getty]
The two-year accountancy ban issued to Deloitte & Touche's Saudi Arabian arm is restricted to CMA-licensed entities, a company spokesperson has told Construction Week.
The clarification pertains to the Capital Market Authority's (CMA) decision to prohibit Deloitte from providing accountancy services in the kingdom for a period of two years, owing to its historic work with Mohammad Al-Mojil Group (MMG).
The ban was issued to Deloitte by the CMA's Committee for the Resolution of Securities Disputes (CRSD) for breaching the rules of accumulated losses.
However, in a statement issued to CW, a spokesperson from Deloitte & Touche Bakr Abulkhair & Co noted: "The CRSD decision does not extend to audit services provided to other companies and entities not regulated by the CMA operating and doing business in Saudi Arabia.
"Nor does it extend to non-audit services, which include – but are not restricted to – consulting, tax, risk management, financial advisory, and all other advisory services provided to clients in Saudi Arabia, including listed companies and entities authorised by the CMA."
Last week, the CRSD sentenced three MMG executives – including founder Mohammad Al-Mojil and his son Adel Al-Mojil – to prison terms for misrepresenting the companies value.
Previously, the CMA suspended Deloitte's local arm from conducting auditing work for listed companies in Saudi Arabia for a period of two years, beginning 1 June 2015, according to news agency, Reuters.
The latest decision to prohibit Deloitte from providing accountancy services to CMA-licensed outfits represents the most severe penalty so far imposed on the company in relation to its work with MMG.
BREACHING RULES
BREACHING RULES OF ACCUMULATED LOSSES
CAPITAL MARKET AUTHORITY
COMMITTEE FOR THE RESOLUTION OF SECURITIES DISPUTES
CRSD
DELOITTE & TOUCHE
MOHAMMAD AL MOJIL GROUP
MOHAMMAD AL-MOJIL
Saudi Arabia: Al-Mojil family slams CRSD judgement
Saudi: Deloitte receives two-year accountancy ban
Deloitte expert: GCC PPPs not a knee-jerk reaction

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This easy Detox Salad truly is delicious! It's made with all sorts of fresh and feel-good greens and topped with a sweet and zesty Carrot-Ginger Dressing.
Add all ingredients together in a large bowl, and toss to combine.
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor, and pulse until completely smooth.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and/or add extra honey if you'd like a sweeter dressing.
*I recommend chopping the salad ingredients by adding each to a food processor and pulsing until chopped. Or, you're also more than welcome to chop them by hand.


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package net.digitalid.utility.collections.collection;

import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Iterator;

import javax.annotation.Nonnull;
import javax.annotation.Nullable;

import net.digitalid.utility.annotations.method.Impure;
import net.digitalid.utility.annotations.method.Pure;
import net.digitalid.utility.annotations.ownership.Capturable;
import net.digitalid.utility.annotations.ownership.NonCaptured;
import net.digitalid.utility.annotations.parameter.Modified;
import net.digitalid.utility.annotations.parameter.Unmodified;
import net.digitalid.utility.collections.iterable.FreezableIterable;
import net.digitalid.utility.collections.iterator.FreezableIterator;
import net.digitalid.utility.collections.list.FreezableList;
import net.digitalid.utility.collections.set.FreezableSet;
import net.digitalid.utility.freezable.FreezableInterface;
import net.digitalid.utility.freezable.annotations.Freezable;
import net.digitalid.utility.freezable.annotations.Frozen;
import net.digitalid.utility.freezable.annotations.NonFrozenRecipient;
import net.digitalid.utility.functional.iterables.FiniteIterable;
import net.digitalid.utility.validation.annotations.method.Chainable;
import net.digitalid.utility.validation.annotations.type.Immutable;
import net.digitalid.utility.validation.annotations.type.ReadOnly;

/**
 * This interface models a {@link Collection collection} that can be {@link FreezableInterface frozen}.
 * It is recommended to use only {@link ReadOnly} or {@link Immutable} types for the elements.
 *
 * @see FreezableList
 * @see FreezableSet
 */
@Freezable(ReadOnlyCollection.class)
public interface FreezableCollection<E> extends ReadOnlyCollection<E>, Collection<E>, FreezableIterable<E> {

    /* -------------------------------------------------- Freezable -------------------------------------------------- */

    @Impure
    @Override
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public @Chainable @Nonnull @Frozen ReadOnlyCollection<E> freeze();

    /* -------------------------------------------------- Conflicts -------------------------------------------------- */

    @Pure
    @Override
    public default boolean isEmpty() {
        return ReadOnlyCollection.super.isEmpty();
    }

    @Pure
    @Override
    public default boolean contains(@NonCaptured @Unmodified @Nullable Object object) {
        return ReadOnlyCollection.super.contains(object);
    }

    @Pure
    @Override
    public default boolean containsAll(@NonCaptured @Unmodified @Nonnull Collection<?> collection) {
        return ReadOnlyCollection.super.containsAll(collection);
    }

    @Pure
    @Override
    public default @Capturable @Nonnull Object[] toArray() {
        return ReadOnlyCollection.super.toArray();
    }

    @Pure
    @Override
    public default @Capturable <T> @Nonnull T[] toArray(@NonCaptured @Modified @Nonnull T[] array) {
        return ReadOnlyCollection.super.toArray(array);
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------- Iterator -------------------------------------------------- */

    /**
     * Returns a freezable iterator over the elements in this collection.
     */
    @Pure
    public @Capturable @Nonnull FreezableIterator<E> freezableIterator();

    /* -------------------------------------------------- Methods -------------------------------------------------- */

    /**
     * Adds the elements of the given iterable to this collection.
     *
     * @return whether this collection changed as a result of the call.
     */
    @Impure
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public default boolean addAll(@Nonnull FiniteIterable<? extends E> iterable) {
        boolean modified = false;
        for (E element : iterable) { modified = add(element) || modified; }
        return modified;
    }

    /**
     * Adds the elements of the given collection to this collection.
     *
     * @return whether this collection changed as a result of the call.
     */
    @Impure
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public default boolean addAll(@NonCaptured @Unmodified @Nonnull FreezableCollection<? extends E> collection) {
        return addAll((FiniteIterable<? extends E>) collection);
    }

    /**
     * Removes the elements of the given iterable from this collection.
     *
     * @return whether this collection changed as a result of the call.
     */
    @Impure
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public default boolean removeAll(@Nonnull FiniteIterable<?> iterable) {
        boolean modified = false;
        final @Nonnull Iterator<E> iterator = freezableIterator();
        while (iterator.hasNext()) {
            if (iterable.contains(iterator.next())) {
                iterator.remove();
                modified = true;
            }
        }
        return modified;
    }

    /**
     * Removes the elements of the given collection from this collection.
     *
     * @return whether this collection changed as a result of the call.
     */
    @Impure
    @Override
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public default boolean removeAll(@NonCaptured @Unmodified @Nonnull Collection<?> collection) {
        return removeAll(FiniteIterable.of(collection));
    }

    /**
     * Removes the elements of the given collection from this collection.
     *
     * @return whether this collection changed as a result of the call.
     */
    @Impure
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public default boolean removeAll(@NonCaptured @Unmodified @Nonnull FreezableCollection<?> collection) {
        return removeAll((FiniteIterable<?>) collection);
    }

    /**
     * Retains the elements of the given iterable and removes all other.
     *
     * @return whether this collection changed as a result of the call.
     */
    @Impure
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public default boolean retainAll(@Nonnull FiniteIterable<?> iterable) {
        boolean modified = false;
        final @Nonnull Iterator<E> iterator = freezableIterator();
        while (iterator.hasNext()) {
            if (!iterable.contains(iterator.next())) {
                iterator.remove();
                modified = true;
            }
        }
        return modified;
    }

    /**
     * Retains the elements of the given collection and removes all other.
     *
     * @return whether this collection changed as a result of the call.
     */
    @Impure
    @Override
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public default boolean retainAll(@NonCaptured @Unmodified @Nonnull Collection<?> collection) {
        return retainAll(FiniteIterable.of(collection));
    }

    /**
     * Retains the elements of the given collection and removes all other.
     *
     * @return whether this collection changed as a result of the call.
     */
    @Impure
    @NonFrozenRecipient
    public default boolean retainAll(@NonCaptured @Unmodified @Nonnull FreezableCollection<?> collection) {
        return retainAll((FiniteIterable<?>) collection);
    }

}

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10,000 ISIS, Al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorists in Africa: Moroccan FM
There are more than 10,000 militants affiliated with ISIS and Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb terrorist groups in Africa, Morocco's foreign minister told on Tuesday.
"Within the framework of the evolution of the strategy of Daesh (ISIS), Africa is among the most targeted zones" whose vulnerabilities are "exploited by the terrorists", Nasser Bourita said at a regional meeting bringing together around 50 delegations, including 20 from the African continent, AFP reported.
The meeting was held on Tuesday in Skhirat near the Moroccan capital Rabat.
The Moroccan minister also called for cooperation between African countries and the global coalition to defeat ISIS.
After Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, the African continent suffers the most militant attacks and "the number of victims is greater than for Europe", Mr Bourita said during a briefing with Brett McGurk, US President's special envoy for the coalition.
US ready to target Russian, Syrian jets in Syria: Pentagon
Qatar Runs Covert Training Camp for Syria Terrorists: Report
UK Interested in Joint Work with Russia on Syria
UK mulls ban on return of Takfiri nationals from Mideast


Smallest Class in market*, USOP Package MOS FET Relays (COFF (typical): 20 pF, RON (typical): 1Ω) with Low Output Capacitance and ON Resistance (C × R = 20 pFΩ) in a 60-V Load Voltage Model.
2. Tape-cut USOPs are packaged without humidity resistance. Use manual soldering to mount them.


As I do each year, when the New Year rolled around, I looked to see what would be said in the Christian world about the New Year. I expected to hear preachers reminding us that we are in the "Last Days." I looked at various Web sites for articles about "The End Times" and how it related to the year and found nothing. It was rather quiet, a scary kind of quiet. Nothing was being said to make me feel that anyone was thinking about the Lord's return.
We are told in Scripture that the Lord is going to come again for those who are looking for Him. 2 Timothy 4:8 states that He is coming for all who love His appearing.
Have we stopped looking for the Lord's return? Have we forgotten how important it is to live a life pleasing unto God? Have we forgotten how necessary it is to tell as many people as we can about the love of God and their need to know Him? It's important to stay focused on God. We should not be so caught up with the "things of this world" that we forget what really matters.
"The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don't participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don't let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires." Romans 13:12-14, New Living Translation.
I guess my Pentecostal background is driving me to want to be reminded of the Lord's soon return, or is it? I don't ever want to forget that we must be anxiously looking for His appearing. I want to live a life pleasing unto the Lord and to be ready when He comes. I want to be busy making sure that everyone who wants to know that God loves them, has the chance to find out. God loves us so much.
Let's be aware of His soon return. Let us be watching and waiting as we live our lives, we want to be ready.
Copyright © Martha Noebel, used by permission.


1. Understand the differences between the GMAT and the GRE. Although there are a lot of similarities, there are also important differences between the GMAT and the GRE. With more schools now accepting either, it's important to understand those differences early and focus on the test that's right for the schools you're applying to and for your own strengths and weaknesses.
2. Understand CATs (Computer Adaptive Tests). Both the GMAT and the GRE adapt in some way to how well you perform in the early sections of the tests. However, the GMAT does so after each question, while the GRE does so after each section. Get use to how this feels and what it means for you on test day.
3. Know your strengths (and your weaknesses). Take a practice test early and understand where you need to spend your study time. Then focus on those resources best equipped to practice the problems you struggle the most with.
4. Practice, practice, practice. There is no way around it; if you want to excel on the GMAT or GRE, you need to commit to putting in a lot of hours. Maintain a good mix of individual study, individual tutoring, group study, and prep courses to keep things fresh.
5. Lay out a schedule. To stay on track, lay out a schedule early on (at least six weeks before the exam, but hopefully even a few months prior). Make sure you're dedicating at least a few nights every week to the work, and stick to it. It's easy to fall out of the habit, but in order to succeed you have to be willing to grind it out.
6. Register to take the test. Getting your test date on the calendar will ensure you won't face any last-minute logistical snags. Perhaps more importantly, it will also act as a strong forcing mechanism, keeping you focused and on schedule.
7. Practice like every day is test day. Replicate your test day experience as closely as possible when you're studying. For example, many people neglect to practice the written section (the AWA). Of course it's important to practice so you score well, but it's also important in order to get accustomed to spending the additional hour in the test. After all, a big portion of the battle is simply stamina and focus on test day! Also, make sure you study in a quite place and at a desk when possible. Use the same type of pen and booklet that you'll be given on test day. You can find great replicas in our resources section.
8. Know the available resources. There are countless study resources to help you prepare, along with full prep courses, tutors, prep books, practice CATs, and free access to old exams on sites like mba.com. Check out the resources section of our website for some of our favorites, and understand which might be right for you.
9. Show up rested. Showing up rested should not be underestimated. If you can, schedule a day or two off work. Make sure you get a solid night's sleep. And keep to your body's normal routine.
10. Retaking the test. According to the GMAC – the body that administers the GMAT – the standard error for the test is about 30 points. That means you should expect some fluctuation in your score from test to test (although that fluctuation can work both ways!). Admissions committees understand this, and they know that applicants can have bad days. So, if you feel like your score is truly not reflective of your ability, consider retaking the test (you're allowed to take it once every 31 calendar days), but also be realistic about the improvement you can achieve from test to test.
Kyle's GMAT Experience: I began studying for the GMAT in June, about two and a half months before I was scheduled to take the test. Like many business school applicants, I started with a practice test and came in just under 700. Given my background would be quantitatively light compared to many of my peers, I knew I needed to do better. I used a variety of books and study aids, focusing mainly on Manhattan GMAT prep materials (check out our recommended resources section). I also was incredibly fortunate to have a solid study group led by a friend that was matriculating to Kellogg that fall. After putting in at least four days each week and several hours each day, I steadily raised my score in practice tests to the mid 700s.
I scheduled to have off work the day before and the day of the test, which allowed me to be well rested headed into the test center. The AWA section was straightforward enough, but my nerves clearly got the better of me when I launched into the quantitative portion. I stumbled on the first question, solving to an answer that wasn't even listed among the multiple choice options. But after a deep breadth and a full four minutes of work — well more than you should normally invest in any question — I arrived at the right answer. From there on in the test experience was smooth, and I was thrilled to walk out of the test center with a 770. There's no doubt in my mind that the extra time and patience I invested in that first question was critical to my success.
Vincent's GMAT Experience: I registered to take the GMAT the very day I made the decision to go to business school. Setting an aggressive deadline was essential; I picked a date three months in the future. After ordering my preparation books (check out our recommended resources section) and while waiting for their delivery, I started browsing sites such as Beaththegmat or GmatClub to explore their resources (I probably spent way too much time browsing their discussion boards).
My actual preparation started 6 weeks before my exam date. During the first 2 weeks, I worked 2-3 hours a day, first going through theoretical books (e.g. Manhattan GMAT) and doing the exercises at the end of each chapter. I then ramped up my preparation with 3-5 hours of work during weekdays and up to 8 hours on weekends. I took the final week off from work and spent close to 10 hours per day practicing exercises and focusing on my weak spots. I only took three practice tests, the first one roughly 10 days before my official exam. By that time I had covered all eight Manhattan GMAT books and was therefore able to truly assess my weak spots. I took another practice CAT five days before the test in order to confirm that I had successfully addressed my weaknesses. Finally I took a final practice test the morning before the exam, mostly to reassure myself that I was ready.
Discipline was essential to getting a good score. As a non-native English speaker, sentence correction turned out to be the most challenging part, but hard work allowed me to overcome my weaknesses. Start early, work everyday, and you should do well on your GMAT. There is no secret recipe other than hard work.
My personal tip: I played a fast-paced video game before every test I took, even on the official test day. For what it's worth, I felt more alert after playing. Give it a shot!


When it comes to fundraising, social media is your best friend. Leveraging your network, and your network's network, will be the key to your success. We have created a Social Media Guide that will help develop your social media strategy and maximize your fundraising potential for your organization.
Social networks are arguably the best place to fuel your follower base with both new and existing supporters. Engaging your organization's network through shareable content, storytelling updates, and calls to action are all great reasons why your organization should use social media. The more people you reach, the more are likely to donate to your cause.
Once you have properly set up your fundraising campaign on social media, you will be able to measure the insights every step of the way. Each engagement presents an opportunity to grow your mission and fuel your cause.
To start building a solid foundation for your social media efforts, download our Social Media Guide and visit our resources page for other helpful tools so you can start engaging today.


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DePaul UniversityDePaul UniversityWinter COVID-19 Updates and GuidanceWinter COVID-19 Updates and Guidance
Classes and Academics for Faculty
Classes and Academics for Students
Employees and workforce
Health, wellness and prevention
Student services and engagement
Students in residence halls
Travel and study abroad
University operations
DePaul Connection
Health & Safety Practices
Travel Considerations
COVID-19 Reporting Protocol
COVID-19 Updates and Guidance > FAQs > CARES Act
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What is the CARES Act? (Revised 8/24/20)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The fund provides $7.1 million to help DePaul students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.
A CARES Act emergency fund application was made available to eligible students. Because funding was limited, eligible students were encouraged to apply as soon as they received the email application.
Am I eligible to apply for COVID-19 Relief funds? (Revised 8/24/20)
The university sent applications to students that met the Department of Education's initial funding eligibility requirements. According to the Department of Education, students were eligible to apply for a grant if they had completed a FAFSA and were enrolled in what were intended to be face-to-face classes as of March 13, 2020.
Are any students excluded from CARES Act funding eligibility? (Added 5/13/20)
The Department of Education announced that students who were already enrolled in online-only programs or are not eligible for Title IV aid (federal student financial aid) are not eligible for CARES grants.
Do I need to complete an application for the CARES Act funds? (Revised 8/24/20)
Yes, DePaul was required to document that you had a COVID-19 expense. If you were eligible, you would have received an email with a link to the two-question online application form. This form was to be completed and submitted by June 15, 2020. The email was sent by Educational Computing Services, Inc. (ECSI), our third-party servicer. For the purpose of contacting you, DePaul shared your preferred email address on Campus Connect with ECSI.
Do I need to have any other types of forms on file to be considered? (Revised 8/24/20)
A processed FAFSA application for 2019-2020 year was required no later than June 15, 2020 to be considered.
Are there other conditions I must meet in order to receive funding? (Revised 8/24/20)
Yes, to receive funding you must have met federal eligibility requirements, which begins with the FAFSA application. To expedite your consideration for these funds, please make sure you don't have outstanding financial aid related items on your To Do List in Campus Connect that would prevent your consideration to receive these limited funds.
Do I need to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)? (Added 5/13/20)
Yes, the Department of Education requirements state that you must meet federal eligibility requirements in order to receive the grant, including meeting SAP.
What is the timeframe for expenses? (Revised 8/24/20)
This application is for COVID-related expenses incurred as a result of the campus closure on or after March 13 through. Expenses could include food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child-care, and other expenses as a result of classes needing to be moved off campus.
How will applications be prioritized? (Added 5/13/20)
Funding is limited. Requests will be considered until the funding has been exhausted.
What are the application deadlines? (Revised 8/24/20)
Applications were reviewed through June 15, 2020.
What is the maximum amount? (Revised 8/24/20)
Students who complete the CARES application and the ECSI RefundSelect enrollment, received an initial grant of $500.
How will I be notified about a decision on my application? (Added 5/13/20)
A notification will be sent to your preferred email address from our vendor ECSI.
When will I receive payment? (Revised 8/24/20)
Funds will be disbursed after eligible students provide disbursement information to ECSI, the university's third-party refund disbursement provider. Please note we are restricted from applying these funds to your student account to pay against outstanding or future tuition and related charges. Funds will be sent directly to you.
Will this money count as financial aid in AY 2019-20 or AY 2020-2021? (Added 5/13/20)
Any federal funds issued as COVID-19 emergency relief will not count towards financial aid.
Will the relief funds be taxable? (Added 5/13/20)
Emergency financial aid grants under the CARES Act for unexpected expenses, unmet financial need or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as unexpected expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, and health care or child-care, are qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. This grant is not includible in your gross income, according to the IRS.
I have additional questions; whom can I contact? (Added 5/13/20)
If you have more questions, please contact DePaul Central at dpcl@depaul.edu or (312) 362-8610.
If you can't find an answer that you're looking for, submit a question to our COVID-19 response team.


He was the first actor to be cast for X-Men in 2000.
He is 6' 1" tall.
Although it is indicated in X2 (2003) that his character, Senator Kelly, is at least 20 years younger than Brian Cox's character, William Stryker, in real life, he is only 27 days younger.
Bruce and Ian McKellen have four films in common: Six Degrees of Separation (1993), directed by Fred Shepisi; Apt Pupil (1998), X-Men (2000) and X2 (2003), all three directed by Bryan Singer; and The Uncanny Suspects (2003), a 24-minute documentary with no known directorial credit, which 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment tacked onto the X-Men 1.5 DVD.
Davison credits directors Robert Aldrich, with whom he worked on Ulzana's Raid, and William A. Wellman as the most influential people in his life. Aldrich once advised him, "Kid, be a character actor. Hero or villain, character actors always work."
Bruce: I was always a visual person. I could see things visually. I had a harder time with numbers and logic, and I always had more of an artistic sensibility. So that I could do. And it was something that I really loved.
Bruce: I just love the work of acting, that role of processing. It's something you can keep working on until you drop.
Bruce: Don't take it personally when you are rejected. Be simple. Be truthful. That's pretty much what Hume Cronyn used to tell me.
Bruce: Characters that have a journey - that's what I find most interesting.
Bruce: Actors, lots of times, are great when they have great parts. For me, a lot of times, it's been the part.
Bruce: A good actor is somebody who can be truthful and fascinating and interesting and enlightening.


This is an elegant vintage 'ryozuma'(mirror image) Kurotomesode Kimono with 'Seigaiha'(wave), fan,'sakura'(cherry blossom), "Tachibana" (Japanese green citrus), rhododendron and flower 'kusudama'(round-shaped ornament) design, which is dyed.
It also has 'sakura'(cherry blossom), "Kiri" (paulownia), 'Kiku'(chrysanthemum), seasonable flower, 'kicho'(partition used by noble people in ancient days), 'manmaku'(Japnaese outdoor curtain) and house design.
Hakkake (lower part of lining) has similar design. which is dyed.
Fine embroidery is added to the left front panel.


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12-year-old Inspires Black History Month Celebration
By Pfc. Amy M. LaneMarch 2, 2010
1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Elijah Howard stood on a step stool to reach the podium as he addressed the Soldiers of the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) during the unit's Black History Month observance at Fort Hood's Howze Theater Feb. 26. Elijah talked about successful local businessmen who inspire him. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy M. Lane) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy M. Lane) VIEW ORIGINAL
2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Col. John Hickey, commander of the 4th Brigade Troops Battalion, stands at attention and watches Sgt. Iran Frazier sing the National Anthem at the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Black History Month observance at Fort Hood's Howze Theater Feb. 26. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Sean McGuire) VIEW ORIGINAL
3 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. Iran Frazier, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), sings the National Anthem at a Black History Month observance at Fort Hood's Howze Theater Feb. 26. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Sean McGuire) VIEW ORIGINAL
4 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers of the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) perform a skit depicting important figures in black history at a Black History Month observance at Fort Hood's Howze Theater Feb. 26. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Sean McGuire) VIEW ORIGINAL
5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers of the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) filled Fort Hood's Howze Theater Feb. 26 to watch the Black History Month observance. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Sean McGuire) VIEW ORIGINAL
6 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Soldier from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) performs in a skit depicting Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in 1947, during the unit's Black History Month observance at Fort Hood's Howze Theater Feb. 26. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Sean McGuire) VIEW ORIGINAL
7 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A Soldier from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) performs in a skit depicting important figures in black history during the unit's Black History Month observance at Fort Hood's Howze Theater Feb. 26. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy M. Lane) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy M. Lane) VIEW ORIGINAL
FORT HOOD, Texas - The theme of this year's Black History Month celebration was the history of black economic empowerment, and the guest speaker was 12-year-old Elijah Howard, the president of Killeen's Youth NAACP.
Elijah addressed the Soldiers of the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) during the unit's Black History Month observance at Howze Theater Feb. 26.
The show included brief skits, a recounting of the history of black economic empowerment, and Elijah, who was the star of the show.
During a brief delay before the guest speaker arrived, Maj. Jerry Seig, the Wrangler Brigade chaplain, gave an impromptu speech. He talked about growing up in an all-white town in Pennsylvania and after joining the Army 1981, working with people of different races for the first time.
"I learned to look at somebody for their character and not for what you see on the outside," Seig said. "The Army is the best place for that. This is where people from all backgrounds and all walks of life come together to work alongside one another."
Elijah was calm and confident as he captivated the audience.
"Black economic empowerment. I bet some of you think I don't know what that means, huh' Well, after discussing with some people in our community, I know we need to make our money work for us instead of us working for our money," said Elijah.
He kept the crowd laughing with tales of his money-making schemes, but he also shared the lessons that he learned from those efforts.
"It's important for us to not only think about what we want to improve in our economic condition, but we also need to remember to work for what we want," Elijah said.
Elijah closed his speech by reminding the audience to be persistent in achieving goals, and never to lose sight of what they want. After he spoke, he was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Wrangler Family for his efforts.
"We are all part of history," he said. "We all have the potential to be in the Fortune 500. And when we reach every goal, I ask that each of us remember to reach back and teach someone else how to get to that same spot."
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Porcelain berry: an invasive eradicated in Ogdensburg?
by Paul Hetzler on September 30th, 2018
A total lunar eclipse is likely more common than the swift removal of a novel invasive plant infestation, but fingers are crossed that such a thing happened in St. Lawrence County this summer. The plant eradication, I mean—we all know about the celestial event this past July, the first central lunar eclipse since June 2011. Thanks to the sharp eyes of Dr. Tony Beane, a Professor of Veterinary Science at SUNY Canton who is also an avid naturalist, an exotic vine capable of smothering fields and forests has been eliminated within weeks of its confirmation in the Ogdensburg area.
Porcelain berry. Photo: Matin LaBar, Creative Commons, some rights resrved
Commonly called porcelain berry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata), there is nothing "brev" about the Latin name, nor the growth habit, of this aggressive woody vine which can quickly blanket vegetation along streams and forest edges, killing native plants and curbing regeneration. It is banned in most states and is listed as a "Prohibited Species" by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), meaning it "cannot be knowingly possessed with the intent to sell, import, purchase, transport or introduce." Sadly, web searches still turn up dozens of ads to buy this vine, even when "invasive" is added to the search parameters.
The discovery of porcelain berry in northern NY was relayed to the St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), a group composed of conservation groups, land trusts, and government agencies at various levels, whose goal is to limit the economic and environmental damage done by invasive plants, insects, and aquatic organisms. On the heels of the report, SLELO PRISM's Early Detection Team made a site visit, and the plants have since been destroyed. The team plans to make follow-up visits over the next few seasons to scout for re-growth.
Native to Japan and parts of northern China, porcelain berry was first brought to the US around 1870 as an ornamental. It is related to our native wild grape, with which it can be easily confused. Unlike grapevine, which has shaggy bark and a brown pith, the porcelain berry vine has smooth, lenticeled bark, similar to that of buckthorn, and a white pith. The hard, multicolor berries for which it is named progress from lavender to green to bright blue as they ripen, and do not hang down like grapes, but are held erect. Porcelain berry leaves are often deeply 5-lobed as compared to grape leaves, which are generally 3-lobed and not as deeply incised, but this varies greatly and is a poor diagnostic feature.
Although the possible elimination of an invasive species never before seen in the North Country is heartening, people are urged to keep an eye out for porcelain berry. Its fruits are eaten by birds, and seeds from this one known population could easily have been carried to other locations in northern NYS. If you think you may have found this plant, please report it to your nearest Cornell Cooperative Extension or NYSDEC office. See the full list of NYSDEC Prohibited Species. For more information on controlling invasives in northern NYS, visit sleloinvasives.org.
Paul Hetzler is a horticulture and natural resources educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.
Tags: environment, invasive species, invasives, porcelain berry


This time it's Wisconsin. Another election stolen right before our eyes, exposed by statistical analysis.
Judging by history, I bet it's the latter.
Exit polls showed Al Gore won the Florida vote by three percent. The official result was he lost by like 0002 percent, and the Republicans on the Supreme Court crowned their man George Bush the winner in defiance of Constitutional procedure. Even though exit polls in other states matched official results closely, Florida was declared an anomaly, rather than presume Jeb Bush and friends stole three percent of the vote for his brother, Junior. Hmm, what's more likely?
Add on 2004 when both Ohio and Florida exit polls showed John Kerry winning those states but the official result gave Bush victories, and the trend becomes obvious.
Exit polling in most other states aligned with the official results. In the two states that made all the difference and where Republicans controlled state government, however, statistical analysis proves that the official vote totals favoring Bush were impossible. Hmm.
I studied political science in college and took several courses on survey research, and the more I studied the science behind the statistics the more I realized that numbers don't lie, people lie. Yes, people sometimes lie to pollsters, and pollsters can set up polls to show results they want. But if a thousand people are polled, and the poll is done scientifically, the accuracy of the results is within three percent no matter what. Get ten thousand people to answer survey questions — which is possible in big states like Ohio and Florida with 25 or more polling locations on election day — and the results will be within one percent accuracy. On the flip side, there's a 1 in 20 chance that no matter how big the sample size, the results can't be trusted. Statistics, though, are not the only evidence of voter fraud.
In 2000, Republican officials in south Florida hired some friends in the software business to write a program that could flip the results of an election undetected. The guy who wrote the program presumed it was an exercise in learning if it could be done, in order to catch Democrats trying to steal the election. He testified before the Ohio House about what he did after it became obvious to him and nearly everyone else who studied the election results that the election really was stolen … by the people he worked for!
Evidence of fraud is also all over the 2004 vote in Ohio, but the guy who was going to testify died the day before he was set to appear. He worked with then Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell (R, Obviously) to process the election results through third-party computer servers. It's been well-documented that those computers, controlled by highly partisan Republicans, kicked into action the night of the election and gave back results far different than the exit polls.
Elections stolen from under our noses. I was there in Ohio in 2004 working as an exit pollster, and I counted results that favored Kerry a little more than expected. But the official result, after reworked by a "man in the middle" computer attack, favored Bush. I also worked in the national exit poll reporting center during the 2000 election, then as a field pollster in 2008 and as a field supervisor in 2010. I know how the exit polling business works from the inside out, and while far from infallible, I trust those results more than the official ones.
The duck is quacking like that annoying Aflac mascot. Will America hear it and take action to protect our electoral system?
I love your site and writing. Groovy is timeless, always hip and cool, despite (or because of) its hippie era genes.
And to think how things have spiraled out of control since then. We live in such a weird world today.
The suddenly dramatic wealth inequality, poverty, greed, corruption, insider stock deals in congress, and predatory nature of all our politicians, systems, corporations and institutions. I'm amazed we put up with it.
Sure, 8 out of 10 Americans say they are dissatisfied with congress, corps and politicos… but you'd think there'd be a whole lot more outrage and action than the OWS movement.
How do we get everybody together on the same page to do something about it?
I've written a satire called Real Fix about it (available on Amazon, which is where I found you.
… but would love to join great writers like yourself to do more about our sad and sordid state of affairs.
Keep up the good work and I'll be visiting often.


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A: Which react-native-navigation do you use?
You can do it, but with very specific style props, see here

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Very similar to red-necked stint, but with a longer, less stubby bill; in breeding plumage it lacks the rufous chin of that species. Temminck's stint has olive, not back, legs, plainer upperparts and white, not grey, outer tail feathers. Long-toed stint has darker upperparts, a thinner bill and greenish yellow legs. Broad-billed sandpiper and dunlin have longer bills that droop very slightly at the tip; the former shows a dark shoulder at rest. The narrow white wing bar and the white sides to the rump are obvious in flight.
Juvenile resembles non-breeding adult but colouring above is warmer.
Coastal and freshwater wetlands; typically forages in flocks and has very rapid feeding action.


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Home World U.S. News Boy Scouts of America in Recruitment "War" with Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts of America in Recruitment "War" with Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts are in a "highly damaging" recruitment war with the Boy Scouts after the latter opened its core services to girls.
According to lawyers, the "infringement" meant many parents mistakenly signed their daughters up for Boy Scouts, thinking it was Girl Scouts.
In response, the Boy Scouts accused the Girl Scouts of starting a "ground war".
The BSA dropped the word "boy" from its recruitment program, and opened up to female members, in 2018.
It said at the time that it was renaming the Boy Scouts program Scouts BSA as it prepared to allow girls to join.
But the Girl Scouts said the change would erode their brand, calling the move "uniquely damaging" to them, filing an initial lawsuit in November 2018 against trademark infringement.
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Last month, lawyers acting on behalf of the Boy Scouts asked a judge to throw out the lawsuit, which suggested it could not use "scouts" or "scouting" in its recruitment material for girls.
In the latest filing at the Manhattan federal court on Christmas Eve, the Girl Scouts described the new recruitment program as "highly damaging" to its organization, having caused an "explosion of confusion" among parents.
"As a result of Boy Scouts' infringement… [there have been] rampant instances of confusion and mistaken instances of association between Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts," the papers stated, adding that the organization could provide proof of such instances.
In a statement released on December 26, the Boy Scouts said this was "not only inaccurate – with no legally admissible instance of this offered to date in the case – but it is also dismissive of the decisions of more than 120,000 girls and young women who have joined Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA".
In October 2017, the Boy Scouts' board of directors voted unanimously to open the century-old club to all children.
The move triggered a fierce backlash online, with the Girl Scouts accusing the group of initiating a "covert campaign" to recruit girls into an organization that had a "well-documented" declining membership.
The Boy Scouts reportedly has close to 2.3 million members in the US, down by about a third since 2000, compared with about 1.7 million members for the Girl Scouts – excluding adult volunteers.
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George Lucas Has Seen The Force Awakens, Here's What He Thought
Conner Schwerdtfeger
Polarizing filmmaker George Lucas may have created the Star Wars universe, but he has had absolutely zero involvement in the production of The Force Awakens. That being said, respect must be paid to the man who created the galaxy far, far away, and as such Lucas has already had a chance to see the film ahead of general audiences – a privilege extended to a very select group of people at this point. However, that begs one very important question: how does the man who created Star Wars feel about the latest installment in the saga.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, J.J. Abrams seems to have done Lucas proud. When asked about the matter, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy simply remarked, "he really liked it." Terse? Definitely. That doesn't change the fact that this is potentially a surefire sign that The Force Awakens will, at the very least, live up to the spirit of the original saga.
Lucas' seal of approval on the new Star Wars film is made all the more impressive by the fact that he has not exactly had a glowing relationship with the franchise in recent years. His work on the prequels took an immaculate trilogy and added some installments that were at best enjoyable, and at worst an embarrassment. The director has spoken out regarding the creative differences that caused him to leave the franchise, as well as his disdain for the overall fan outrage that could accompany his involvement with Star Wars going forward.
There ultimately comes a time where all things must be passed down to a new generation. That notion is essentially the narrative crux of The Force Awakens' entire plot. Those associated with the upcoming film's production have praised J.J. Abrams handling of the series as a whole, and knowing that even George Lucas enjoyed himself while watching The Force Awakens should stand out as a really good sign. Check out the final trailer for the film below to see the way J.J. Abrams has taken the reigns on the franchise.
I think the bigger takeaway from this whole story is the fact that, if you disliked George Lucas because of his handling of the prequel trilogy, then you probably now hate his guts for having seen the Star Wars long before you. Allay your anger, my friends because we have less than two weeks to go; Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters on December 18.
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Sometimes it's just good to talk with another person about something that is important to me.
From my wife I learned: 'Criticism is free advice'! A very nice set that leaves a lot of room for interpretation and evaluation. That's what I want to achieve in the near future with this page. I don't want to 'just talk', but also to learn what drives people. If they have goals and what they are about. Whether they have ever achieved objectives or not and if yes / no, why. And I'm not talking about people who are always and everywhere in public. But from the 'normal' that just do their thing and there are successful. Who are satisfied and grateful.
I'll tell you about these people and explain what they have done, so that they are satisfied and grateful (which is not so easy to be honest …).
Speaking about gratefulness. The other day a good friend told me that he ask every night before bedtime his two young children (5 and 7 years), for which they are thankful on this day. What was especially nice and what they are looking forward. Most are just little things that tell him his children. But precisely this Small things let the two fall asleep with a blissful smile.


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Liverpool flop Carroll gets Dalglish backing
Manchester City's Joe Hart (left) makes a save from Liverpool's Andy Carroll during their Carling Cup semifinal first leg match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on Wednesday. (REUTERS)
Published Thursday, January 12, 2012
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is willing to turn a blind eye on yet another sloppy performance by their most expensive signing Andy Carroll during their Carling Cup first leg semifinal win over Manchester City on Wednesday.
Instead the Kop legend trained his guns on the media for unsettling the £35 million England international by inventing stories about his imminent transfer at his post-match press conference.
He angrily dismissed rumours that Carroll is about to leave Anfield, saying the claims have "absolutely no foundation whatsoever".
"I am worried about the people that invent them," he said.
"You have absolutely no foundation whatsoever (for the stories).
"I don't need to justify what is in the paper. I have stood up - and always will stand up - for the players."
Dalglish continued to defend a striker who has scored four goals this season but has yet to find his best form since his transfer to Merseyside almost 12 months ago.
Turning the argument around on journalists Dalglish added: "You justify your profession and you justify the story."
Nevertheless, Carroll is a shadow of the player who racked up 33 goals in 90 matches and provided many more assists in the Newcastle shirt.
A year ago, he looked an absolute certainty for Fabio Capello's Euro 2012 squad but the England boss famously questioned his drinking habits.
He failed to make an impact agaist Manchester City with his first touch was awful, mistiming headers and any would-be lay-offs bounced away from him.
When he got a chance after managing to force his way past Stefan Savic, he was denied by City keeper Joe Hart.
Carroll looked slow, cumbersome and lost. The game appeared to be going on around him rather than the striker taking an active part in it.
Reports suggested the Carroll's former club Newcastle were preparing a cheeky cut-price £10m bid to take the England striker back to his native north east.
The Magpies woke to headlines suggesting they could make a swoop to end the 23-year-old's miserable year on Merseyside.
However, as they attempt to fend off any interest in their current leading marksman, Demba Ba, the Tyneside club played down speculation that Carroll could be heading back to the north-east. It is believed there has been no contact between the two clubs.
Carroll's representatives have also insisted they have neither been told to look for, nor are seeking, a move for their player.
In addition, Carroll himself has told friends he will not be returning to Newcastle with Luis Suarez's eight-game suspension likely to hand him the chance to finally establish himself in Dalglish's team.


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