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Group tries to save old-growth redwoods
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Peter Fimrite Nov. 17, 2012 Updated: Nov. 18, 2012 11:27 a.m.
1of4Members of the Save the Redwoods League, which wants to buy a land parcel, hike along Peters Creek.Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle
2of4Andrew Vought, a board member with the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation, inspects a burned redwood along Peters Creek.Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle
3of4A banana slug thrives on the trail.Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle
The hikers paused amid the cool dampness of the ancient forest to get a better look at a truly remarkable specimen of redwood jutting out of a lush hillside across Peters Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The huge sequoia looked to be at least as large as the Patriarch Tree, a 285-foot giant a short walk away in Portola Redwoods State Park, but none of the walkers could accurately gauge the height of the tree, obscured as it was by the thick canopy.
"That's a big one," said Larry Holmes, admiring the tree's tremendous girth, unusual light-brownish color and the enormous striations in the bark creasing upward along the trunk. The stroll through this 145-acre forest in a canyon south of the San Mateo County town of La Honda was a walk back in time - to a place dominated by 1,000- and 2,000-year-old redwoods - but it is the future of the colossal trees that Holmes is concerned about.
Preserving redwoods
The 72-year-old Holmes, whose family has for 38 years owned what experts say is the third-largest old-growth redwood grove in the Santa Cruz Mountains, agreed this month to sell it to the San Francisco conservation group Save the Redwoods League. If the $8 million deal goes through, it would forever protect the land and establish a conservation easement on 214 acres of forest at nearby Boulder Creek. In all, 359 acres of some of the last remaining old-growth redwoods along the Peninsula would be preserved.
"The residual amount of old growth in California is 5 percent or less of what it once was, so these trees are precious," Holmes said. "We've always felt they should be part of the park."
The plan for the Peters Creek property is to build trails, work on easements for better public access and, someday when state finances are better, sell the land to the California State Parks. The conservation easement would prohibit subdivisions and timber harvesting around the Holmes family ranch 5 miles away in the Boulder Creek area, which is next to Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest state park.
But the deal is not yet complete and, as always, money is the issue. The redwoods league must raise the $2 million down payment by the end of the year, or the deal is dead. The rest of the purchase price would have to be paid by December 2013.
The effort has the support of the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation and the Peninsula Open Space Trust, which recently donated $1.1 million to the cause. The work is part of what is called the Living Landscape Initiative, a collaboration among five local conservation groups, including the redwoods league and the open space trust, to protect 20,000 acres of redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
It is a minor miracle that any redwoods still exist in what was once an enormous wilderness of giant trees, grizzly bears and shaded creeks teeming with coho salmon and steelhead trout. The fish were an important source of food for the Ohlone Indians and later the Spanish, who named one of the creeks Pescadero, which means "fishing place."
Logging by homesteaders
Logging began in the 1860s to support an influx of homesteaders who came to the area after the California Gold Rush. They were, by all accounts, a rough bunch, including Danish immigrant Christian Iverson, who claimed to be a former Pony Express rider and built the first cabin amid the redwoods.
Iverson split redwood shakes and shingles for a living and, in the 1880s, served as a bodyguard for the wife of Capt. Harry Love, a California ranger who supposedly captured and beheaded the famous outlaw Joaquin Murrieta. One day Love flew into a jealous rage and opened fire on his wife and her protector, only to be shot to death by Iverson.
In 1889, Iverson sold his property to William Page, who had built the first of two sawmills along Peters Creek, which was named after another early immigrant named Jean Peter, who ran a dairy and grew hay and grain.
Page, who also operated a general store and served on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, used the lumber to make shingles. He later built a logging road that became known as Page Mill Road. The road, which still exists, was used to transport lumber to Palo Alto.
Many of the old-growth trees survived because the lumber in the area was used mainly for shingles, which require straight grain and selective logging.
The Islam Shrine of the Masonic Lodge purchased the land in 1924 and built cabins and camp facilities for members to use as a mountain vacation resort. The regulations at the Shrine Grove prohibited logging. The Shriners sold the property in 1945 after membership dwindled and the state park was created.
Easing public access
Bill Middleton, a San Francisco car salesman, owned the Peters Creek parcel for a time and built summer cabins in the area. He died in 1962 and the land was sold to the Holmes family in 1974. The Holmeses bought the Boulder Creek parcel in 1977.
The trail along Peters Creek, which includes an unpaved portion of Page Mill Road, leads into Portola state park, which contains many 200-foot-plus old-growth trees and is famous among naturalists for its beauty. As it is now, the public can reach the redwoods inside the park only via a steep and circuitous 11-mile round trip route. The new acquisition is expected to drastically shorten that hike.
Sam Lawson, the director of land protection for the Redwoods League, said he also plans to work with neighboring property owners on trail easements and with the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation to develop a docent program.
"If everything goes to plan," Lawson said, "we will be able to open this up to docent-led tours soon after the first of the year."
Victor Roth, a state parks acquisitions specialist who was on the hike through the Holmes property, said he is confident the land will eventually be part of the park.
"These are thousand-year-old trees bounded on two sides by state parks," Roth said. "It is my job to identify acquisition opportunities, and given the spectacular resources, this is a special opportunity."
Peter Fimrite is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: pfimrite@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @pfimrite
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First, and as we've mentioned before, an applicant for parole must remember that the Texas parole process does not work the way it does in the movies. There is no hearing where the potential parolee sits down with the people who will be voting and answers their questions. The vote is made by the members of the TBPP based solely on their review of their file.
It's clear one of the factors which is considered is any attempts the potential parolee has made during their incarceration to "better themselves". In many cases a condition of parole is that the parolee first take the GED classes and pass the GED test. Since this is done through the prison system, this should be documented in the file automatically. However, there are other classes that can be taken which will also award certificates of completion.
Some of these can be done through the church, and the best way to find those is by speaking to the pastor at the prison unit where the offender is incarcerated. Most of these programs are bible based studies, are short in duration, and with the completion of each section a certificate is awarded. As discussed in our book, How to Prepare a Texas Parole Packet, these certificates can be included in the parole packet and demonstrate a willingness to learn and that at least some of the time spent "inside" was not wasted.
In addition, the teachers in the Texas Windham School District, the state funded school district run specifically for inmates, can provide additional materials for classes to be taken through the mail. The school district can be contacted at this website or the offender can speak to the teachers at the unit. Any classes they complete should provide a certificate and the materials can also be useful for the parole packet.
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Rajmund Tomasz Brzozowski (ur. 1 stycznia 1885 w Wilnie, zm. ?) – tytularny pułkownik kawalerii Wojska Polskiego.

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Urodził się 1 stycznia 1885 w Wilnie, w rodzinie Władysława. Po odzyskaniu niepodległości przez Polskę został przyjęty do Wojska Polskiego.

1 czerwca 1921 roku, będąc w stopniu pułkownika, pozostawał w dyspozycji Oddziału V Sztabu Ministerstwa Spraw Wojskowych, a jego oddziałem macierzystym był 41 pułk piechoty. 18 lutego 1922 roku został przeniesiony z korpusu oficerów piechoty do korpusu oficerów jazdy i wcielony do 18 pułku Ułanów Pomorskich w Toruniu. 3 maja 1922 roku został zweryfikowany w stopniu podpułkownika ze starszeństwem z dniem 1 czerwca 1919 roku i 75. lokatą w korpusie oficerów jazdy (od 1924 roku – kawalerii). 8 maja 1922 roku Minister Spraw Wojskowych zezwolił mu korzystać tytularnie ze stopnia pułkownika.

Od sierpnia 1922 roku pełnił obowiązki dowódcy 13 pułku ułanów w Nowej Wilejce. Od 14 października 1924 roku dowodził 16 pułkiem Ułanów Wielkopolskich w Bydgoszczy. 12 marca 1929 roku został zwolniony z zajmowanego stanowiska i pozostawiony bez przynależności służbowej z równoczesnym oddaniem do dyspozycji dowódcy Okręgu Korpusu Nr VII. Z dniem 31 sierpnia 1929 roku został przeniesiony w stan spoczynku. W 1934 roku pozostawał w ewidencji Powiatowej Komendy Uzupełnień Bydgoszcz Miasto. Posiadał przydział do Oficerskiej Kadry Okręgowej Nr VIII. Był wówczas "przewidziany do użycia w czasie wojny".

Ordery i odznaczenia
 Złoty Krzyż Zasługi (10 listopada 1928)
 Medal Pamiątkowy za Wojnę 1918–1921
Medal Dziesięciolecia Odzyskanej Niepodległości
Krzyż Komandorski Orderu Zasługi Wojskowej (Bułgaria)
 Order Krzyża Wolności III klasy (Estonia)
 Order "Srebrnej Gwiazdy" (Bucharska Ludowa Republika Radziecka)

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Dowódcy 13 Pułku Ułanów Wileńskich
Dowódcy 16 Pułku Ułanów Wielkopolskich
Ludzie urodzeni w Wilnie
Ludzie związani z Bydgoszczą
Odznaczeni Medalem Dziesięciolecia Odzyskanej Niepodległości
Odznaczeni Medalem Pamiątkowym za Wojnę 1918–1921
Odznaczeni Złotym Krzyżem Zasługi (II Rzeczpospolita)
Polacy odznaczeni Orderem Krzyża Wolności (Estonia)
Polacy odznaczeni Orderem Zasługi Wojskowej (Bułgaria)
Pułkownicy kawalerii II Rzeczypospolitej
Pułkownicy piechoty II Rzeczypospolitej
Uczestnicy wojny polsko-bolszewickiej (strona polska)
Urodzeni w 1885
Zmarli w XX wieku
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Persistence rewarded
Embracing dreams and aspirations
A first-generation student finds her path to serving the underserved
Jessica Zimmer arrived at Ohio State, her dream school, in August 2016 with visions of becoming a doctor.
As a first-generation student with no physicians in the family, she saw a difficult road ahead. Zimmer did not, however, see herself struggling as much as she did her first semester.
Thoroughly frustrated with general chemistry, Zimmer finally broke down during Senior Lecturer Rosemary Bartoszek-Loza's office hours.
"I started crying in front of everyone. I didn't know what I was doing," said Zimmer, who graduated from London High School, a small, rural school. "I had never failed anything. I just felt really lost."
Bartoszek-Loza took Zimmer under her wing, teaching her how to prepare and learn at the university level.
"At a big university like Ohio State, that took me by surprise — that a professor would do that," Zimmer said. "She knew I needed a path, someone to lift me up. Her help served me further than knowing atoms or the periodic table."
Zimmer is now a fourth year pre-med student majoring in biology and Spanish with a resume packed full of internships, volunteering, research, study abroad, reference letters and affiliations. This past spring, she nailed her MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) and spent the summer applying to 20 medical schools — including Ohio State's — all over the country.
She's even a chemistry tutor.
As a first-generation student – a student from a family in which neither parent earned a four-year bachelor's degree – who began her Ohio State experience humbled, she said her success has come from building relationships and getting involved.
Both started before she attended her first class.
So many places to get involved, so many rewards through involvement
Prior to her first semester, Zimmer signed up to receive emails through the Undergraduate Research Office. One lab opportunity at the Endocrinology Research Associates caught her eye. After surprising herself by getting the internship, she began doing research for Dr. Elena Alexia Christofides '91, '95 MD.
Along with gaining research experience, Christofides paid for and helped Zimmer gain her Phlebotomy Certification — allowing her to draw blood. Zimmer is currently the clinical research coordinator for the lab, supervising eight college interns.
"(Christofides) taught me so much about the medical school process," she said. "I've shadowed her since my freshman year and learned so much about the patient-doctor relationship and the pre-med track."
Among the many clubs and organizations Zimmer joined included the medical fraternity Phi Delta Epsilon, which helped her connect with other pre-med and med school students and learn more about Ohio State's resources. It was there she was introduced to La Clinica Latina, a free student-run medical clinic for the Spanish-speaking community where Zimmer began volunteering in 2017.
"I'm so grateful for finding that clinic," said Zimmer, the undergraduate lab coordinator at La Clinica Latina. "It's my absolute passion."
Zimmer's ability to speak fluent Spanish and communicate medical terminology at the clinic improved vastly after she took advantage of a study abroad opportunity through the Spanish department. In the summer of 2018, she traveled to Valparaiso, Chile, to work as a clinic volunteer at Consultorio Esperanza, a government hospital located in an impoverished area. There, Zimmer assisted health professionals.
"It was an immersion and it gave me so much confidence in my fluency," Zimmer said.
La Clinica Latina and her study abroad opportunity brought Zimmer face-to-face with physicians who embody what she hopes to become: a doctor who serves the underserved. Her goal is to become an obstetrician to women who struggle with language and health care barriers.
"Minority communities have a much higher infant mortality rate and that's unacceptable," Zimmer said. "Imagine how hard it is to be an immigrant in an English-speaking world, to have nowhere to turn. Because of the language barrier, they don't think they can seek help. I want to help these women get the resources they need, to have healthier babies. I want to make a difference for them."
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First-year programs help students acclimate to campus
As a freshman, Jessica Zimmer knew virtually nothing about the pre-med process. She admits that was frightening for her and her parents.
However, she took full advantage of a University Survey course through the College of Arts and Sciences. The course allowed her to attend weekly classes in which two biology majors explained the path of a pre-med student.
"There's so much to navigate, and it's really difficult for first-generation students and even students who don't have physicians as parents to understand all of it," Zimmer said. "The advisors explained how to pick a major, the interview process, the standardized tests, the importance of shadowing and volunteering.
Along with those specific insights, Zimmer said these courses offer students help for everything from managing stress to the importance of involvement to research options available.
"Ohio State has so many resources, and this program was instrumental in explaining not only the process but all those resources," Zimmer said.
Service trips offer students new perspectives
Early morning Florida sunshine flooded the classroom, but that's not what lit up the baby's face. The little girl was smiling and laughing with Jessica Zimmer as she held and played with her.
It was a typical scene during this particular week in December in which Zimmer was among a group of Buck-I-SERV students serving in the Pathways Early Education Center in the largely migrant community of Immokalee, Florida.
"It was a special experience," said Zimmer, who aspires to a career in obstetrics in underserved Spanish-speaking populations. "You give but you gain a lot more.
"Buck-I-SERV is a great way to get exposure to how other people in our country live."
Ohio State's alternative break program, Buck-I-SERV began with a single trip to New York City in 2003 but has grown substantially. Each year, students in Buck-I-SERV visit nearly 20 states and five countries in 80 trips, which take place during breaks in March, May and December.
Columbus offers a world of opportunities
Moving from a small, rural community, Jessica Zimmer has fallen in love with Columbus.
"Being in Columbus is key," Zimmer said. "It's the perfect community because there are so many opportunities, especially for someone interested in medicine."
Getting accepted to medical school requires a well-rounded portfolio. Zimmer gained a research internship prior to even stepping on campus her first year, at Endocrinology Research Associations, Inc., where she's now a clinical research associate. This past spring, she was also able to land a job as a patient care assistant at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
Already as an undergraduate, Zimmer has shadowed physicians at Ohio State's College of Medicine and La Clinica Latina. Her volunteerism includes working as a lab coordinator at La Clinica Latina, working in multiple patient units at Nationwide Children's Hospital and serving as a Big Sister in Big Brothers Big Sisters.
"Columbus also has a diverse population, which is something I love," Zimmer said. "As I'm looking at med schools to apply to, I'm comparing them to Columbus. I want to be somewhere that offers the same opportunities."
Student-run clinic provides health care to Latinx community
Inside the exam room at La Clinica Latina, Jessica Zimmer switched seamlessly between Spanish and English as translator between Dr. Summit Shah and his patient. A few moments later, Zimmer was drawing the patient's blood for a blood sugar check.
All signs were good. The patient walked out smiling with her two daughters. It was her first visit to a doctor's office in a long time. Between language and health care access barriers, it's a common refrain Zimmer and Shah hear on Tuesday nights at La Clinica Latina.
"We see many patients who have gone months or years without necessary essential medication," said Dr. Shah '05, '10 MPH, '10 MD, La Clinica Latina's physician advisor since 2015 and an assistant professor in Ohio State's College of Medicine.
The free student-run clinic, part of the Columbus Free Clinic system, is run in conjunction with Ohio State and the Ohio Latino Health Network.
It's a place Zimmer found mentors and a path.
Shortly after she started at the clinic in the fall of 2017, Zimmer — who draws blood, takes vital signs and performs lab testing — helped a patient get control of his diabetes.
"He had been afraid to go to the doctor because he didn't think they'd understand him," said Zimmer, who aspires to be an Ob/Gyn in underserved communities. "Each time he came to see us, he looked better, his numbers were better, he felt better. Our clinic being here one night a week changed his life.
"It showed me what medicine could do. And I want to provide that safe haven."
Zimmer said Shah is the "embodiment" of what she wants to be, treating the underserved. Shah said Zimmer embodies what makes volunteers at the clinic successful.
"She's a highly energetic and motivated individual who demonstrates genuine compassion and empathy for those who need help," he said. "For students like Jessica, this is an invaluable experience both from a clinical exposure standpoint but also from a working with the underserved population standpoint. It helps individuals build compassion and empathy. That is a critical component of a career in medicine."
Shah often works directly with students like Zimmer and allows them to shadow. Other mentorships also happen because of the collaborative spirit at the clinic along with the diversity of educational levels and disciplines.
Zimmer developed a close working relationship with Tania Gennell '19 MD, who is currently doing her residency in New York. Zimmer said La Clinica Latina provides essential experiences and relationships many first-generation pre-med students don't get.
Shah was happy to hear that.
"Sometimes the hierarchy in medicine can be intimidating because it's such a long journey," he said. "But I hope by creating a relatively down to earth atmosphere, anyone at any level feels welcome to provide ideas and engage with the singular goal of providing better care to the underserved population.
"I'm happy Jessica is one of those individuals who has taken advantage of that. And it's left a good mark."
Whether you're helping to provide medical care for underserved populations or assisting young people in reaching their potential, you'll find the support to make it happen at Ohio State. Dennis Kibalama is another student who found his place at Ohio State.
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When looking for jobs South Africa offers great opportunities for highly skilled work seekers. However, it is imperative to have some expertise in your specialist field or to have work experience which can not be found on the local job market. South Africa attracts people from all over the world who come to work in the country, but getting a work permit is mandatory when you are not South African citizen or permanent resident in this country.
There are no job seekers visas and it is illegal to come into the country with the purpose of looking for a job. People with sought-after professional skills, such as engineers or IT specialists, are encouraged to work in South Africa and help create jobs and improve the skills and education levels of the local population.
Given the high unemployment rate in the country, a work permit is, in general, only granted to a foreigner who possesses critical skills, such as foreign language skills, or suitable qualifications that are in limited supply on the local labour market.
With the implementation of the new immigration regulations, as of 26 May 2014, the previous quota work and exceptional skills permit categories have been removed and a new critical skills work visa category has been introduced. Here are the most common forms of work visa available in South Africa.
General Work Visa: Foreigners can be employed by any local employer, provided that a South African citizen or permanent resident can not fill this position. Specific immigration rules apply. You will find information on the documentation needed for the application on this site.
Intra-company Transfer Work Permit: A work permit for a foreigner who is employed abroad by a business operating in South Africa. This permit is granted for a maximum of four years. The foreigner must have been employed by the foreign company for a minimum of six months before application for a intra-company work permit can be made.
Critical Skills Work Visa: This is a work visa for foreigners, who meet minimum qualifications and experience as listed on the critical skills list which identifies skills shortage in South Africa.
For further information on critical skills, click here.
If you possess any of the above mentioned skills, are registered with a professional body, council or board recognised by SAQA, you might quite easily find work in South Africa. However, note that you also need to have the appropriate post qualification experience. For getting a jobs South Africa requires work seeker to have the following qualifications and skills which are considered critical. Please click here to read more.
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Chris Anderson and his team specialise in low voltage 12 volt LED landscape lighting systems to eliminate the need for mains voltage in outdoor areas that are exposed to the elements for long periods of time. The use of this system in outdoor areas adds a new dimension to any property, not only from an aesthetic standpoint, but also in practical terms by maximising the use of outdoor spaces. With the wonderful climate we have in Hua Hin, who wants to be cooped up indoors! Due to the efficiency and low cost of running these systems extra security is provided as the home owner can afford to leave the garden lights running during the night even when away to create the impression that the property is occupied. The SSS team have been lighting up some of Thailand's most beautiful gardens since 2006, at a time when LED lighting was starting to gain a strong foothold on the lighting scene. Nowadays with longer lifespans, greater efficiency and desirable outputs, LED has become the norm for most lighting designers around the world.
We joined Chris and his team at a seriously upmarket villa property near Black Mountain where landscaping and outdoor presentation was an obvious priority. No compromises in the quality of any of the fixtures and fittings for these proud owners. Chris worked together with the owners, builder, architect and landscaping teams to deliver a solution that would provide a safe, practical and beautiful outdoor lighting system to compliment this outstanding villa.
Daylight reveals the quality and style of these beautiful garden lights imported from the US All lights were powered by 12V low voltage transformers activated by photocell timer. These systems sense the approaching dusk by monitoring the ambient light conditions. This way they remain unaffected by power cuts; unlike systems that use traditional analogue timers where the duration of a power cut will throw out the timing with timers having to be manually reset.
In daylight the individual lights do not detract from the beauty of the gardens. All fixtures are compact and designed without flimsy plastic fittings waiting to be damaged by gardening equipment or kicked over by children at play. Area down-lights allow for safe movement around the property by illuminating paths and walkways. Spotlights were used to highlight certain trees and artworks.
To add a touch of drama, Polynesian style brass tiki fire torches have been added to the mix. These high quality brass LED down-lights incorporate an oil fueled reservoir with a wick to produce a real flame, great for garden parties. The completed installations had not resulted in noticeable garden disturbance or damage; finishing a job without the need for a clean-up or repairs is another hallmark of the service.
Chris is in the spotlight; checking out the lighting effects created by his team The SSS team offers Chris's personal consultation with onsite concept quotations followed by a detailed specification assessment, including budget considerations, before installation. Chris and his team provide the quality of service and product to match the growing expectations of discerning Hua Hin home owners.
He will call by without delay, arrange a site visit to a current project if you wish and answer any questions with a confidence based on product knowledge and personal experience.


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Compare 291 top rated Illinois attorneys serving Lake Zurich.
Katharin Ebbesen
Business Lawyer Serving Lake Zurich, IL
Illinois Business Law Lawyer
Northern Illinois University College of LawIllinois
George S. Bellas
Experienced & Dedicated Business Attorney! Exceptional Legal Representation!
I am a skilled and knowledgeable business law attorney. I will work tirelessly to advocate for your interests in business law matters! Visit my website for case results and client reviews, or call for a consultation. Read More »
Misty J. Cygan
Illinois Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Misty has worked hard to become an attorney, which was her dream. She earned her two undergraduate degrees while being on active duty in the United States Air Force. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina... Read More »
Jillian Tattersall
Jillian Tattersall's practice focuses on labor and employment law. Before moving to Chicago, Jillian worked as an associate in a New York City law firm, representing clients in all aspects of employment law and civil... Read More »
Edward A. Szarkowicz
Lake Zurich, IL Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
(847) 550-7390 1 Corporate Dr
Peter Wifler
Lake Zurich, IL Business Law Lawyer
(847) 847-2629 335 Chancery Ln
Business, Divorce and Family
Robert L. Herst
Long Grove, IL Business Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
(847) 383-5024 5915 RFD
Long Grove, IL 60047
I provide business counsel services, including legal advice on commercial contracts and guidance on corporate compliance programs.
Andrew Joseph Kelleher Jr
North Barrington, IL Business Law Attorney
(847) 382-9195 102 S. Wynstone Park Drive
North Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Andrew Kelleher, a co-founder of Kelleher + Holland, LLC, had a vision of legal services deeply rooted in high-level client services from the very inception of his career. He believes that nothing replaces old-fashioned hard work. That hard work has been focused on putting the client's best interests first for 25 years. Andy concentrates his practice in trust and estate law, business law, tax law, and asset protection planning for high net worth business owners, executives, and individuals. He enjoys the never-ending challenges of solving complex estate and tax planning puzzles for his clients. Being both an attorney and a CPA,...
Robert A. Holland
102 S. Wynstone Park Drive
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Robert Holland concentrates his practice in estate planning, estate and trust administration, taxation, corporate transactional work, business planning, asset protection, commercial real estate transactions and prenuptial agreements. His experience as both an attorney and a CPA enables him to offer a blend of legal and financial advice for over a decade. Bob's business planning practice includes representation regarding the formation and operation of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, including ownership agreements, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and not-for-profit planning.
Charles Todd Newland
Libertyville, IL Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(847) 797-9300 728 Florsheim Dr.
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School and Creighton University School of Law
I have been practicing law for over 32 years. I graduated 3rd in my class from law school, so I had the opportunity to work at one of Chicago's largest law firms on Michigan Avenue, Ross & Hardies, right out of law school. At that time my experience was mostly in the area of personal injury law having clerked during law school for one of the nations top personal injury lawyers, Leonard M. Ring & Associates. In April of 1991 I started my own firm that has continued to prosper under the philosophy of providing, "Quality,...
Joseph Lucas
Barrington, IL Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(847) 381-8700 224 W Main St
Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
For over 30 years, Joseph M. Lucas has provided legal services that can't be matched in personal injury, real estate, and business law. Through Joseph's guidance, many of his clients have avoided serious personal, financial, and legal problems. Please contact Joseph at Lucas Law online or by phone at 847-381-8700.
Oleg Feldman
Libertyville, IL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(847) 777-6838 1580 S Milwaukee Ave
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness and Estate Planning
You believe you deserve an attorney who focuses on his client's needs, rather than on his bottom line. So do we. Ask our clients, and they'll tell you that we take the time to get to know our clients to understand their particular situation to give them the most practical and effective legal solution. And, many of our services are provided based on a flat-rate arrangement. It helps us to earn our clients' trust and lifetime relationship.
Mr. Feldman provides legal assistance to clients concerning a broad range of business and estate planning matters, including business formation and organization, contract review,...
Makedonka Baloski
10.0 (4 Peer Reviews)
(847) 253-8800 3030 Salt Creek Lane
Free ConsultationArlington Heights, IL Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Valparaiso University School of Law
Makedonka Baloski earned a B.A. from Indiana University in 1996 with a double
major in History and Anthropology with a concentration in Eastern
European studies. In 2000, she received a J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law. She served as an Article Editor for the Valparaiso University Law Review.
Upon admission to the Illinois bar, Makedonka worked in Chicago
mainly focused in civil defense. She is also admitted to practice in Indiana.
James J. DeSanto
(847) 816-8100 712 Florsheim Dr
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Insurance Claims
DePaul College of Law and University of Illinois
John A. Sopuch III
John A. Sopuch III, a trial lawyer with a history of winning some of the nation's biggest verdicts, has joined The Collins Law Firm as Of Counsel. In 2002, the National Law Journal recognized John's nearly $43... Read More »
Peter S. Lubin
Illinois Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Peter S. Lubin Firm has been practicing law for over 35 years. Peter brings a rich range of courtroom experience to assist his commercial and class-action litigation clients. Peter has been lead defense counsel in a... Read More »
Marc Whipple
Barrington, IL Business Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(847) 452-5786 330 East Main Street
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Communications, IP and Patents
Marc Whipple grew up in Iowa and has a degree in Physics and Math from Drake University. After receiving his J.D. from John Marshall, he became the General Counsel for Meyer/Glass Design, a Chicago invention studio descended from legendary innovation firm Marvin Glass & Associates. When Meyer/Glass started an interactive division, he helped set up, grow, and eventually spin off the software studio, in the meantime negotiating development agreements with companies like Hasbro Interactive and Microsoft for PC and console titles.
After his work at Meyer/Glass, he became the General Counsel of Incredible Technologies, Inc., and helped it take its first...
Lawrence J. Gregory
(847) 367-4460 700 Florsheim Dr., Suite 11
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
Michael J Rada
Barrington, IL Business Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
(224) 655-5200 840 S. Northwest Hwy, Ste 102
Free ConsultationBusiness and Estate Planning
Michael Rada is the owner and sole practitioner in the Law Offices of Michael Rada, LLC located in Barrington, Illinois. Michael's practice serves clients with matters in estate planning, probate, elder law and business law. Michael has served clients ranging from mid-sized companies to individuals.
Knowing that the law is not a "one size fits all" proposition, Michael applies his wealth of experience dealing with people and complex problems in finding the right solution for each individual client. He believes that listening to the client and fully understanding the desired outcome is an essential part of the legal process. In addition,...
Nicholas James Crawford
Arlington Heights, IL Business Law Attorney
(860) 338-6538 1516 E Fleming Dr N
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
DePaul College of Law
Effective Legal Counsel for Business and Individuals Navigating Labor and Employment Disputes. Nicholas Crawford offers comprehensive employment and labor law advice and counsel to business's and individuals as an attorney with the Law Office Andrew Szocka, P.C. If you have a legal matter, labor dispute, or a employment law issue, I am uniquely positioned to advocate for your interests. With over 10 years experience leading Human Resource teams for both venture capital start-ups and large multi-national corporations, I have a built a reputation for creative litigation and problem solving approaches to resolve employment and labor disputes. If faced...
Brian Lohse
Vernon Hills, IL Business Law Lawyer
(847) 251-4777 270 Center Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Free ConsultationBusiness, Energy and Real Estate
Real Estate Closing Attorney: For as little as $295 for Sellers and $450 for Buyers, Attorney Brian Lohse will represent and advocate for you from day 1 until the property closes and the keys are handed over.
Attorney Lohse prides himself on offering personal and friendly service. He will ensure that you stay informed and up-to-date by returning phone calls and emails often within hours.
I understand that many people shop for homes on the weekend. Generally, I can provide assistance on the weekends if you need help. If you have a question or would like to forward a contract...
Mr Robert J Ross
Inverness, IL Business Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
(847) 358-5757 1622 W Colonial Parkway
Inverness, IL 60067
Business and Estate Planning
Bob Ross has practiced in Illinois in areas of wills and trusts, business law, acquisitions, succession planning and related commercial real estate matters since 1980.
Swati S. Desai
Lincolnshire, IL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(847) 984-0638 250 Parkway Drive
Suite 150, MC-2
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Business, Divorce, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School and Syracuse University College of Law
Vernon E. Morgan
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Tax
Drake University
Upon his graduation from Drake Law School in 1977, Vernon E. Morgan began his professional career as legal counsel to the Director of the Iowa Department of Revenue from 1977 to 1979, litigating tax cases. He served as in-house counsel for American Hospital Supply Corporation working on a broad range of general corporate transactional and litigation matters from 1979 to 1985 and Bristol Meyers Corporation as associate general counsel for Zimmer Corporation from 1986 to 1988.
Since 1988, Vernon Morgan has been in private practice in Lake County, providing a wide range of general legal services. He has successfully litigated commercial...
David A. Eisenberg
(312) 332-4200 600 Hart RD
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Legal Malpractice
Lauren LoMonaco
(847) 247-8300 1580 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Lauren's practice focuses on real estate transactions, estate planning and representing small businesses. Lauren has a diverse real estate practice and has helped hundreds of clients buy and sell personal residences, investment properties, and commercial properties. She understands how complex and time consuming buying and selling real property is and she assists clients in every aspect of the process. Lauren prides herself on her attention to detail, responsiveness, and knowledge of the ever changing real estate market. She maintains relationships with the area's top realtors, builders, home inspectors, lenders, surveyors and title companies so that she can...
Michael Erdman
Deerfield, IL Business Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(312) 971-7115 500 Lake Cook Road, Suite #350
Free ConsultationBusiness, Agricultural, IP and Insurance Claims
Michael H. Erdman concentrates his practice on representing innovative brokers and service providers across the country in the real estate and mortgage industries, advising them on regulatory matters, including licensing schemes, which affect their operations. He also represents vendors and suppliers of perishable agricultural commodities (produce) in actions under the federal Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act ("PACA") against non-paying buyers and purchasers. Michael also represents business and individual clients in litigation and a variety of general legal matters.
Michael earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Washington University (St. Louis) and his law degree, cum laude, from Boston University...
Marc Blumenthal
Buffalo Grove, IL Business Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(847) 808-7090 355 W Dundee Rd
Felix Kutsin
Round Lake, IL Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(847) 502-2296 571 S. Huntington Drive
Round Lake, IL 60073
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Felix Kutsin is a Lake County, Illinois lawyer dedicated to providing you with exceptional legal services. With over a decade of experience and a commitment to staying informed of the latest developments, attorney Felix Kutsin strives to achieve an unmatched level of personal commitment to your legal issues. If you are looking for a business lawyer in Round Lake, Grayslake, Gurnee or the surrounding suburbs that can guide you through incorporating your business, drafting contracts or designing a succession plan for your business, attorney Felix Kutsin has both the attention to detail and expertise to take care of it.
Blake Austin Culver
(847) 382-2900 18-2 E Dundee Rd
William R. Kuehn
(847) 381-4797 102 N Cook Street
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and The John Marshall Law School
Kenneth E. Kaiser
Palatine, IL Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
(847) 991-6675 502 N Plum Grove Rd
Business, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Alexander Moskovic
(847) 797-1300 3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Business and Collections
Bobbe Hirsh
Lake Forest, IL Business Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
(847) 283-0226 310 Whytegate Court
Business, Estate Planning, International and Tax
Roger William Stelk
Arlington Heights, IL Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(847) 506-7330 1500 W Shure Dr
Business, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Jason Taken
hoffman estates, IL Business Law Attorney
(630) 635-5297 820 freeman road
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Jason Taken is a Navy Veteran turned Estate Planning and Probate attorney. Jason serves Cook County and the broader Northern Illinois areas.
Kenneth C. Apicella
(847) 934-6000 4811 Emerson, Suite 110
Business, Employment, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Andrew B. Gordon
(847) 278-9314 4709 Golf Road
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSkokie, IL Business Law Lawyer
Business and Tax
Andrew B. Gordon is the founder and managing attorney of Gordon Law Group, an aggressive tax & business law firm in Chicago. Andrew works diligently to ensure the people he helps get the best possible results. And he fights relentlessly for clients' best interest, saving them thousands of dollars all while providing them with peace of mind.
Not only is he a practicing attorney who graduated from Chicago Kent College of Law, but he is also a Certified Public Accountant with a BA and Master's Degree from the University of Illinois.
During Law School, Andrew volunteered at the school's Low Income Taxpayer...
Michael Raff
Northfield, IL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(847) 580-1279 400 Central Ave
Northfield, IL 60093
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Collections, Real Estate and Tax
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I enjoy working on a variety of legal matters for our firm.
Some of the more regular tasks include representation of clients in an array of tax disputes before the IRS and the Illinois Department of Revenue. These cases often work there way through the administrative level, up through appeals, and often to the United States Tax Court. My clients have scored significant victories in Audit Defense, Offer in Compromise and Innocent Spouse cases.
I am also experienced in drafting employment contracts such as employment and separation and termination agreements as well as restrictive covenants.
I represent buyers and sellers in residential real...
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Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPark Ridge, IL Business Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Geo has handled numerous complex business disputes utilizing technology to assist his clients in handling litigation in an economical and efficient manner. Geo's litigation team has extensive experience in state and federal courts, and places the interests of their clients above all other interests.
Geo has been recognized by other attorneys as one of the best trial lawyers in Illinois:
- rated as an Illinois Super Lawyer for his work in business litigation for the past 15 years;
- recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois;
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Celiza Braganca
Skokie, IL Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(847) 906-3460 5250 Old Orchard Road
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Insurance Claims, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Lisa Bragança has decades of experience as a financial and securities litigator. Lisa served as a Branch Chief in the Division of Enforcement of the Chicago Office of the Securities & Exchange Commission, where she handled investigations of accounting fraud, Ponzi schemes, insider trading, churning, and unsuitability. While at the SEC, Lisa collaborated with the federal criminal prosecutors in securities fraud investigations at major corporations.
Lisa has recovered millions of dollars for clients including recoveries for investors and insurance policyholders. Lisa has successfully represented corporate officers and directors in SEC investigations and related litigation.
Lisa is a trial...
Michael A. Rosenhouse
Northbrook, IL Business Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
(312) 579-3640 5 Revere Dr.
1 Northbrook Pl Ste 200
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Appeals and Employment
Michael A. Rosenhouse concentrates his Rochester, NY, based practice in appeals and complex trial court motions, and includes experience both with and against prominent New York City and Chicago lawyers. He has received the highest rating from the oldest and most reputable peer-review institution in the profession. His successful appellate practice is supported by years of experience in complex civil litigation. He is the author of several books and articles on a wide variety of legal subjects and has lectured for national and local, specialized and general, legal educational organizations.
Kasim Carbide
Des Plaines, IL Business Law Lawyer
1645 South River Road
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Attorney Carbide provides remote counsel services for startups in need of corporate documents, corporate governance, licensing, and BSA/AML compliance. As a new company, obtaining the correct license quickly and creating accurate contracts and compensation structures will set your company on the path for success, while creating the proper dynamics to motivate your team. Since every company will require a different approach, Attorney Carbide devotes ample time with executives and upper management to understand all relevant risks and concerns to provide a tailor made solution to maximize profits and mitigate risk. Attorney Carbide often represents cryptocurrency and financial technology...
Scott Alan Andresen
East Dundee, IL Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(773) 572-6049 319 Meier Street
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
ANDRESEN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. is a Chicago-based law firm that focuses its offerings in the areas of sports law, entertainment and the arts, intellectual property and online legal matters. The firm further offers a wide array of legal and non-legal services and consultation to business and corporate clients ranging from small entrepreneurs and startups to multi-million dollar corporations. The firm always strives to provide clients the finest, cost-effective legal services delivered with personal attention and professional diligence. When possible, flat fees and other individualized fee structures are implemented to help clients obtain the services they need at a price they...
Patrick D. Austermuehle
Highland Park, IL Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(630) 710-4990 189 Whistler Rd
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer and IP
Patrick D. Austermuehle, a partner at Lubin Austermuehle, P.C., has experience in complex business and commercial litigation and consumer class actions. He has assisted in the successful representation of a number of state and federal matters, including cases at the appellate level.
Mr. Austermuehle received a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and earned a J.D. with Honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology where he was Notes and Comments Editor on the Law Review.
Prior to joining Lubin Austermuehle, P.C., Mr. Austermuehle served as a law clerk at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and as...
Park Ridge, IL Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights and Employment
Jillian Tattersall's practice focuses on labor and employment law.
Before moving to Chicago, Jillian worked as an associate in a New York City law firm, representing clients in all aspects of employment law and civil rights litigation. Prior to that, Jillian clerked for United State Magistrate Judges Blewitt, Mannion, and Smyser in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Jillian graduated from The George Washington University before attending Harvard Law School where she served as the Senior Executive Editor for the BlackLetter Law Journal.
Jillian comes to Bellas & Wachowski following several years working as a freelance attorney with a focus on the nonprofit arts...


I am the granddaughter of Henry H. Robson, V.C. I came across the North East War Memorial Project website while researching my grandfather which provided your email address. I have shared the website with my mother, Betty O'Brien, and other family members and wanted to express our thanks to the Project for honouring him and the other heroes of the Wars. My mother is the sole surviving child of my grandparents. Her sister Victoria passed away last year in the Spring of 2016. My grandfather has many grandchildren and great grandchildren who live in and around the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My family hopes to travel to England over the next year or two and will be sure to travel to South Shields.
I would like to thank you and all at the N.E. War Memorial Project for providing such a wealth of information and ensuring these brave men are not forgotten, and also the Rev. David Youngson for his excellent submission of Frederick's life and service.
My father John James Kane was at the Somme when he received his injuries. My thanks to you for allowing my family to see this recognition he deserves like many of his fellow-comrades in creating the "North East War Memorials Project."
In the past 2 - 3 years, all of you to whom this email is addressed responded very kindly to emails/letters from myself in the course of my research into the works of George Walker Milburn (1844-1941), York sculptor and carver.
In this I have individually acknowledged each of you for the contribution(s) you made which helped me to complete the article. You may by now have forgotten having helped, but I have not. My sincere thanks to you all.
I wanted to thank you again for such an interesting and inspiring talk on War Memorials. I received so many comments from our members who admired the way you presented your talk in such a calm and confident way - no use of modern technology which most speakers insist upon (and often have problems in setting up!) . Most people had no idea that anyone was doing such an important task of making sure that the Memorials are listed and updated and we are so grateful that you came along and shared your knowledge with us - thank you so much once again.
Many thanks for the information regarding my uncle Charles Atkinson. I am very pleased with your efforts and write to say how proud I am to call Charles my uncle and that your time and efforts were well spent. Keep up the good work as the record you are compiling ensures 'their name liveth forever'. When the Royal British Legion hold their annual event at the Royal Albert Hall, I shall bring your name to mind and say 'THANK YOU'.
Absolutely over the moon with his story, some things mentioned that we didn't know about. So thrilled with what you have written, a great legacy of Thomas for other people to read, thank you very much.
Thank you for updating the web page for John McCluskey it looks fantastic!
I have read the adjusted entry and am very pleased with the content. I am especially pleased that Pauline has included the photograph.
I know that my mum and other relatives will also be so pleased and moved to see it.
Please pass on my most grateful thanks to Pauline, who has done such wonderful work.
Thank you for that. It, along with information gleaned from your excellent NEWMP website has been very helpful indeed, even though James Johnson is only very distantly related to me.
I was recently delighted to find your website with detailed information on. Also all the links to other records associated with these two men who are my grandfather and uncle.


Having started to read TE Lawrence's book, 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom', I am immediately taken by the extreme tribalism of the Middle East and the Arabian peninsular in particular. Whereas in the West, tribalism used to exist as no more than amicable banter about Yorkshiremen and men from Kerry, that of the Arab fraternity still retains much of the blood feud mentality. I say used to exist in the West because I have noticed that recently, following the influx of Muslim immigrants, tensions have risen and 'politically correct' prohibition of sectarian 'jokes' has fuelled a widening divide.
It is not hard to see why tribalism is rife in the Middle East. Resources are scarce and defended vigorously. Water is vital and tribes protect their wells and oasis as if their lives depended on it; which they did. It is part of the Arab character, as a matter of honour, therefore, to be defensive to the point of death.
Religion, too, has become tribalised. The Shia Iranians side with the Alawyte Syrians of Assad. They are loathed as infidels by the Sunnis especially the Wahabi sect of Saudi Arabia, thought to be behind the Al Quaeda terror group. Tribalism was rife in Hussein's Iraq and Gaddafi's Libya, only held in check by the brutality of the regimes in charge. With the leaders deposed, old feuds have been reignited causing widespread unrest in these Countries and their neighbours. Talking of old feuds reminds one that the Crusades were instigated to deprive the tribes of territory they felt they owned, land they were determined to defend with force. So too after the 1948 Palestine deal to create modern day Israel. The tribal lands taken are still being fought over. It must be recognised, therefore, that the resurgence of the tribal in fighting has directly led to the modern day terrorism against the West. The Arab character does not do compromise, as negotiators with ISIL can confirm.
It must also be said that because of this tendency to fight, Islam, too, has always been promoted by force. It is not, therefore, a religion of peace. Mohammed, forced to leave Mecca because of his beliefs, fled to Medina to raise an army against his adversaries. Even after his defeat at Uhud, he maintained that God hadn't abandoned him and was only testing him. The Prophet then raised a bigger army before pressing his claim, quickly realising that the bigger the army he had the more God favoured him in battle.
It is my belief that the battle for peace will only be won when the major Abrahamic Churches finally abandon Yahweh, God and Allah before administering peace and goodwill to all men; comfort and compassion to those in need for all mankind has a spiritual side that often needs mending in the same way that medicine cures the physical body.


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The minor in Comparative Literature offers students a unique opportunity to study literature across cultural and linguistic boundaries. The discipline of comparative literature traditionally focuses on literary phenomena that traverse national and linguistic frontiers, such as broad literary periods or trends, genres and stylistic conventions, reception, literary influence, theories of literature and aesthetics, and intertextuality.
Through the systematic comparison of literary works from more than one culture or era, students of comparative literature come to a clearer understanding of what literature is – its forms and traditions – as well as its relation to adjacent fields such as art, history, linguistics, and philosophy. By studying literatures of other cultures in their original languages, students also gain an awareness of the politics and pragmatics of literary translation, as well as a sensitivity to the concrete historicity and cultural specificity of literary texts. Students who study comparative literature can employ the skills and information learned in their courses to supplement and further their careers in a wide range of fields, including education, law, creative writing, international business, marketing, librarianship, editing, technical writing, publishing, communications, translation, history, international studies, literature, and philosophy.
In consultation with an advisor, students who minor in Comparative Literature are expected to design an intellectually coherent program of study which focuses on the literature of at least two distinct cultures (e.g., French and African literature of the French colonial period, classical literature and the Renaissance, or Latin American and U.S. literature of the twentieth century). While courses in fulfillment of this requirement may be drawn from a wide range of disciplines, including English, Modern Languages, History, Philosophy, Classical Studies, African-American Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, and the Honors Program, the goal of the minor is to enable students to put the literatures of different cultures and eras in dialogue. This cultural and literary juxtaposition will culminate in a required capstone independent research course designed by the student, approved by an advisor of the Comparative Literature program, and supervised by a faculty member of the student's choice.
Requirements for the Minor
• One of the following: ARA 201, CHI 201, FRE 240, FRE 241, GER 201, GRE 202, ITL 240, JPN 201, LAT 201, RUS 252, SPA 241 or the equivalent in another language
• Three additional courses (at least two of which should be at the 300 or 400 level) from the CMP courses listed here or from offerings in literature by other departments, chosen in consultation with a faculty member in the Comparative Literature Program.
• CMP 498/Capstone Independent Study in Comparative Literature
For more information, please contact Harriet Hustis and visit the Comparative Literature website.


THERE lived once in Baghdad a wealthy man and made of money, who lost all his substance and became so destitute that he could earn his living only by hard labor. One night he lay down to sleep dejected and heavyhearted, and saw in a dream a speaker who said to him, "Verily thy fortune is in Cairo. Go thither and seek it." So he set out for Cairo, but when he arrived there, evening overtook him and he lay down to sleep in a mosque. Presently, by decree of Allah Almighty a band of bandits entered the mosque and made their way thence into an adjoining house, but the owners, being aroused by the noise of the thieves, awoke and cried out. Whereupon the Chief of Police came to their aid with his officers.
The robbers made off, but the Wali entered the mosque, and finding the man from Baghdad asleep there, laid hold of him and beat him with palm rods so grievous a beating that he was well-nigh dead. Then they cast him into jail, where he abode three days, after which the Chief of Police sent for him and asked him, "Whence art thou?" and he answered, "From Baghdad." Quoth the Wali, "And what brought thee to Cairo?" and quoth the Baghdadi, "I saw in a dream One who said to me, 'Thy fortune is in Cairo. Go thither to it.' But when I came to Cairo the fortune which he promised me proved to be the palm rods thou so generously gavest to me."
The Wali laughed till he showed his wisdom teeth and said, "O man of little wit, thrice have I seen in a dream one who said to me: 'There is in Baghdad a house in such a district and of such a fashion and its courtyard is laid out gardenwise, at the lower end whereof is a jetting fountain and under the same a great sum of money lieth buried. Go thither and take it.' Yet I went not, but thou, of the briefness of thy wit, hast journeyed from place to place on the faith of a dream, which was but an idle galimatias of sleep."
Then he gave him money, saying, "Help thee back herewith to thine own country," and he took the money and set out upon his homeward march. Now the house the Wali had described was the man's own house in Baghdad, so the wayfarer returned thither and, digging underneath the fountain in his garden, discovered a great treasure. And thus Allah gave him abundant fortune, and a marvelous coincidence occurred.


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What could you be doing that would be a big dating turnoff? Sometimes you may be turning off your date and not really be aware of what you are doing that's so unpleasant to another person. Here are some dating tips for men and women of the major turnoffs.
1. Lack of consideration and follow through.
For men, this is saying that you will call and not call. If you truly are not interested in asking the woman out again, it is best to say, "It was nice to make your acquaintance" and leave it at that. For woman, not getting back to the men who have either called or emailed you is just bad manners. Most people would rather you be honest with them about your interest than be dragged along. When you say you are going to do something, it is important in relationship building to be reliable and accountable.
Another big pet peeve for many is people who are inconsiderate with their time. These rude people may wait until the day of the date to finalize your date plans. Or he or she could keep you waiting for an hour or two with no ph.one call to tell you he or she will be late and offers no good reason for keeping you waiting. This is a huge turnoff for time conscious individuals.
2. Getting way too physical way too fast!
I remember being on a first date and I was interested in getting to know the man who was sitting across the table. Then the hand comes out to hold my hand. I barely knew this guy or how I felt about him. His desire for physical contact was coming much too soon. I'm not sure it seemed a little too needy or his intentions were not that honorable. I felt my safety barrier was being breached. Although he seemed like a nice enough fellow, I was reluctant to go out with him again.
So you have emailed back and forth, seen his or her picture, talked on the phone and now for the moment of truth! Is there chemistry or any physical attraction? Zippo! Nada! What a disappointment. This is something that you either got it or you don't. "There is no chemistry for me" is the verbiage to use. Everyone know that means, "I just don't feel it with you"! At this point it's not something that you can force. I recommend moving on or deciding to be friends.
This is a big area for dating turnoffs here. The list is: bad breadth, poor face shaving for men and underarms and other areas for women, sloppy dressing with stains on clothing and poorly applied makeup by women. Make sure you take a close look in the mirror (and use a magnifying mirror if you have to). Now, how is your car kept? Is it dirty or have lots of stuff thrown around the back seat? This is another major turnoff for those who are neat and tidy!
5. Just plain unpleasant to be around!
This person is a sour puss and complains about everything. He or she knows better than you and everyone else and is an expert on everything, as well. You may even say he or she is arrogant and pushy. He takes himself much too seriously and is not able to laugh at himself either. This person may also talk about their ex all evening long. You wished you stayed home and read a good book instead!
You know the person, the one who can't hold a conversation. You are doing all the work. It feels like pulling teeth. How about the person who does all the talking and holds a one-way conversation with herself! Then, there is the poor individual who is shy, nervous and appears anxious. You feel sorry for him or her, but you don't want to date them. Last, there is the person who interrogates you like he or she is a reporter interviewing you for 60 Minutes!
Sometimes you have to roll with the punches. I have a thing for great tables in restaurants. My poor husband moves with me when I say I prefer to be at another table. He is very patient. I know this very desire to have a better table drove some guys away (also changing rooms in hotels!). Or what if plans change because of a babysitter who got sick? Are you able to be happy with plan B? And what about when you have an hour to kill before the movie and your date asks to run a quick errand – will you go along with the flow? Sometimes you have to be willing to try new stuff and push yourself outside your comfort zone.
According to my sources, there is nothing worse than a cheap man. I saw one story via email that after a date that didn't go well, the guy emailed the woman and asked her to pay him back for half of the dinner! That doesn't mean that a guy needs be taken to the cleaners either. You can find reasonable romantic dates that doesn't cost you your shirt. On one of my first dates with my husband, he picked up a picnic dinner and we went to a free outdoor concert. And women, you should offer to pay for something, like the tip or for the sodas at the movies. Generosity is a very sought after trait in partners. So don't be penny foolish and lose the chance for another date!
The best strategy for a guy is to come up with two or three places to go to meet for a date or restaurants for dinner (beyond the initial date) and let the woman pick her choice. Women- don't be wishy washy and say, "whatever you want"! Most guys would like some help and not have to make all the decisions themselves. Not having any opinions or preferences can be just as infuriating as being overly opinionated!
How you treat others comes across very early in dating. How do you treat the wait staff and service people? Saying judgmental comments about other people shows you that your date is not tolerant. Then, what would he or she say about you behind your back? Perhaps your date just said something about loud kids at the next table and you just happen to have kids yourself! Or how about the date that insists you order the fish when you really don't like fish? Moreover, what about the person who asks you "You are over 40 and never have been married, what's wrong with you"? It can make you want to inflict bodily harm on that person. The best thing you can do is cut the date short and move on!


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Mideast IMF chief says Lebanon needs comprehensive reform program
by Charbel Lebbos | Jun 10, 2021 | Arab News | 0 comments
The IMF's dialogue with Lebanon has been on hold since its government resigned last August in the wake of a massive explosion at the port of Beirut
DUBAI: Lebanon must learn the lessons of the past in developing a comprehensive reform program, said a top IMF official.
It comes amid a deepening economic crisis reckoned to be the worst in its modern history.
The IMF's dialogue with Lebanon has been on hold since its government resigned last August in the wake of a massive explosion at the port of Beirut which killed more than 200 people and left 6,000 homeless.
"Unfortunately after the explosion last year in August the government resigned and we are waiting for a new one to be formed," Jihad Azour, IMF regional director said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Thursday.
"We look forward as soon as the government is formed to re-engage to see how we could help Lebanon help address a challenging situation bit also build on the capacity of Lebanon to bounce back. What Lebanon needs is a comprehensive reform program — It requires a different kind of policy mix both on the fiscal and monetary front. There are a certain amount of lessons from the past that need to be taken into consideration going forward. This cannot be done without strong support from the international community."
The Lebanese pound, which has been pegged to the US dollar at 1,515 for more than 20 years, has collapsed since 2019, losing more than 85 percent of its value against the greenback and fueling rampant inflation in the country. That led banks to introduce capital controls and obstruct depositors from accessing their dollar accounts which in turn has fueled even more public anger.
The World Bank said earlier this month that Lebanon's crisis was among the world's worst.


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You can add your own name to the products, or you can choose to add your favourite images adjacent to the Hobbit images that you love!
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They are also featured in the film series of "The Hobbits" and also "The Lord Of The Rings". The latest in the series of "The Hobbits" namely "The Battle Of The Five Armies" is released in the United States on the 17th of December 2014.
Customizable Tshirts are available for kids, babies, women and men with Hobbit images and texts printed on them. Just click on the customize button, so that the tools required to edit the product for customization will be shown on the right side of the page.
Here is a customizable, white coloured T shirt for kids, which is available to buy in different sizes. It is also available in different colours. The T shirt is made with cotton and it is a comfortable, casual wear for kids. The shirt is printed with design that features Bilbo Baggins kneeling with Sting, inspired from the movie The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
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Thanks for sharing this information. It will make shopping so much easier for many people this year.
I need to show this to my niece. She is a big fan.


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"Keep It on a Low" is a song by English rapper/producer Dot Rotten. The song was first released on 4 November 2011 in the United Kingdom as the lead single from the rapper's debut studio album, Voices in My Head. NME praised the track, describing it as "uplifting, grime-derived pop music in hi-def".

Track listing

Live performances
As part of the Radio 1/1Xtra Hull takeover, Rotten performed the tracks "Keep It on a Low" and "Are You Not Entertained" on 28 January – joining DJ Trevor Nelson at Hull University.

Release history

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2011 singles
Dot Rotten songs
2011 songs
Mercury Records singles
Song recordings produced by TMS (production team)
Songs written by Peter Kelleher (songwriter)
Songs written by Tom Barnes (songwriter)
Songs written by Ben Kohn


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A few words from Dallas: We invite our Canadian family into our home to celebrate with an Easter brunch. If you don't know this about me, brunch is my favoutite meal of the day. I love starting my day day off with something savoury and topping it off with something sweet (check out my Danish inspired cinnamon bun recipe here).
Pastel pallet – What is easter without a few pastels? I've loved my geometric phases with touches of grey and black, but with two sweet little girls, touches of pink and a few bunnies move their souls. Pink is a love language around these parts and I love moving their souls.
Candles – I learnt from my mother-in-law how candles add instant atmosphere. Hygge at it's finest!
Cinnamon buns – Baked goods just make life better and taste delicious.
Bunny Ears – Do you see those eggs with bunny ears? Dear Lord. Not for the faint of heart. Brittany's husband was a pro at creating these bunny ears, and you would think I had mallets for hands as I tried to twist and bend the wire into the right direction. I cut ALL my fingers. Yes. All. I decided to just put band-aids on all my finger tips. These are cute, I know, but not simple.
Napkins – Napkins are a great way to add colour or prints to your table. The extra touch just pulls the table setting together!
Lavender Lemonade – This lemonade from Danielle Walker's "Celebrations" cookbook is absolutely refreshing and elegant!
Ikea – Just do it. Table runners, plates, napkins, serve ware, pitchers …. Ikea is my happy place. If you need to add an affordable touch, this is a great place to start!


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Mafia: The Game [Underground] --- GAME OVER, SIGN-UP IN NEW TOPIC
By Captain Aerosex,
August 22, 2013 in White Noise
Captain Aerosex
Location: Kelowna/North Van
This is Mafia: Underground. My first game hosting. I'll try not to screw up too hard.
Sign-up lasts until August 22nd 10:30 pm (or until we get some 20 odd players). Then I'll try to hand out roles at midnight, and the game commences. One of the things I'm looking to try with you guys is seeing if you want the first nightfall to have no lynch, but Special roles (Mafia, Vigilante, Sheriff, Doctor, Serial Killer, etc.) can submit kills/saves/investigations. I also have ideas for different roles and a Med Kit vs Doctor question. I will have polls for all these.
Anyways, here are the rules. Credit to Master Radishes for almost entirely coming up with this introduction and rulebook himself.
Mafia is a game of strategy, trust, intuition, risk, and luck.
It is a game between two factions battling to the death for victory. Everyone is either a Townsperson or a Mafia. The Mafia know each other's identities, and work together in a group – once a night, they select a Townsperson to kill. The Townspeople do not know each other's identities, but must debate during the day who might be the Mafia among them, and then vote for someone to lynch. They must root out the Mafia through any information they can gather. There are often special roles that can assist the Townspeople, such as a Sheriff, a Doctor, etc. The winning group is the group left standing when all other members of the opposition have been eliminated.
History on CDC
Krazz introduced the game of Mafia on White Noise way back in 2008. Games were run in sequence for quite some time, during the initial heyday of Mafia on CDC. But eventually the games died off as interest waned. Fortunately, over time, Krazz and others (notably T-rex930) have re-booted Mafia several times, allowing players old and new alike to experience the game again and again.
There are two main factions: the Townspeople and the Mafia. Each side's objective is to eliminate the other. In addition, there is often a Serial Killer role, which is unaffiliated with either side and seeks to be the last player standing.
Aside from the two competing factions, there are some special roles that usually appear in the game as well, helping one side or the other. Please note that not all roles will appear in every game. The standard roles include:
Sheriff – The Sheriff is a Townsperson who can investigate one player per round. He will send a PM to the GM with one name; the GM will then inform the Sheriff if that player is Townsperson or Mafia.
Doctor – The Doctor is a Townsperson who can choose one player to "protect" during each night. If the Mafia try to kill that player, their kill will not go through – he or she will be saved by the Doctor. The Doctor may only self-save himself twice per game. The Doctor's save also only applies to one kill attempt per target per round - if, for example, both the Mafia and Serial Killer target the Doctor-protected player, the first attempt will be "saved" but the second will successfully eliminate the targeted player.
Vigilante – The Vigilante is a Townsperson who can kill one person each night. By the end of every round, he must send one name to the GM, and the player he names will be killed prior to the beginning of the next round.
Serial Killer – The Serial Killer is unaligned with either major faction. The Serial Killer gets one kill a night. He does not win with either TP or Mafia – he only wins if he is the last one standing. Although often a difficult role to win with, it hashappened on several occasions.
Kingpin – The Kingpin is the head of the Mafia. The exact aspects to this role can vary, but generally the Kingpin will get an investigative power every two rounds – he or she will select one name, and the GM will reveal if that name is a Regular Townsperson or a Special Role (i.e. Sheriff, Doctor, Vigilante). The Kingpin will also show up as "Not Mafia" to the Sheriff. However, the Kingpin cannot submit kills on the Mafia's behalf.
Twinblade - The Twinblade is a Townsperson who has a one-time ability to kill another player. However, the catch is that the Twinblade will die as well in their attempt.
Minor Roles & Game Elements
Lackey - Also known as the Roleblocker, the Lackey chooses one player each round to "block" them from performing his or her action. The target's action will not be performed - that is, the Roleblocker blocks the target's role from working for that round. The Lackey will not be able to block actions that target themselves (Sheriff investigations, kill, Med kit throws, etc. Much like the Kingpin, the Lackey shows up as a Townie when investigated but is aligned with the Mafia (thus, wins with the Mafia) and has no ability to kill. However, the Lackey may not be aware of who their Mafia teammates are (at the GM's discretion). The Lackey will not be able to block the same person/organization (a la Mafia group) on two consecutive nightfalls.
Watcher - The Watcher is a role similar to the Sheriff, in that s/he is able to investigate one person per round. Unlike the Sheriff, however, the Watcher's investigation will be based on if any "special" action was taken (such as a Sheriff investigation, Mafia/Vigilante/Serial Killer kill(s), Med Kit passes, etc.) onto the target (in a sense, if anyone "visited" the player) and by whom. The Watcher will be able to investigate themselves to see if any action was taken on them and by whom. If multiple actions were taken against the investigated target, the very first action will be taken into account. The Watcher is aligned with the Townspeople and therefore wins with the Townspeople.The Watcher will not be told what kind of action was directed at the target, only who directed an action to the target. AKA, the Watcher will not be told:
Player A sheriff investigated Player B
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I can't quite explain why, but I've enjoyed the randomness of the Med Kit a lot more than the Doctor role.
I think it was brought up a while ago but if we're experimenting with different roles, what about the Watcher? Similar to the Sheriff, but the Watcher watches a player each night and can see whether they visited another player (and who they visited). It won't show what action the targeted player made but would simply say "Player X visited Player Y". Not sure how anyone else feels about this, but I think it's similar to the Lackey in that it's a fun role to add in every once in a while, but not something I'd want in every game.
Also, I think the Paranoid/Naive Sheriffs are cool but I don't really want them in this time around. Maybe another game.
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Alchemy Time
Location: Probably at home
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MikeyBoy44
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Do the paranoid/naive sheriffs believe they are the real sheriff?
Where's Wellwood
I think God kills should be added to the kill order, and they should happen first.
NotMyBurroughs
Location: Van City
17. Burrdaman
1) Peaches should edit his game post to take away the call for sign-ups in the title (thanks for doing that last night, though), and CA should edit his thread title to announce sign-ups for this thread.
2) Also, I feel as if 24 hours is not enough time for sign-ups. It's really easy to miss it in such a short amount of time. I'd give it at least 48.
3) I'm sort of on the fence about adding the extra Sheriffs, but it would be amiss of me not to also point out the "Psycho Sheriff" role, who sees every investigation as opposite what it is. (TP show up as Mafia, Mafia show up as TP.)
Welcome back, bud!
Are you going actually to play this time? CA is cracking down on inactivity, so if you're not going to actually contribute anything...
Im in!!
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You know, you guys can feel free to add yourself to the list...
Sorry on phone and it always screws up when I quote so Ty MR that's why you're me favorite
Regarding the first night, I'm actually sort of in favour of a lynch. The threat of it gets us talking, whereas if we knew all we had to do was wait until the kills came in, there would be no reason to discuss anything.
Someone add me to the list? Pretty please with a cherry on top.
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