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The Dayton, Ohio Police Department is using technology from a local company to lure, then catch, electronics thieves.
Call it what you will — sting tactic or bait operation — tracking technology is helping law enforcement catch thieves and reduce crime.
Less than one year ago, the Dayton, Ohio Police Department entered a partnership with Dayton-based Initial Point. The company produces a technology called Assisted Patrol that helps police target theft by using technology that doesn't require dedicated manpower.
"Assisted Patrol operations … have been successful in the apprehension of both prolific, repeat offenders and first-time offenders," said Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl. "More importantly, Assisted Patrol operations have resulted in the interruption of crime sprees, preventing further offenses and property loss. Oftentimes when the arrests involved repeat offenders, they were incarcerated for longer periods of time due to their criminal records," he said, adding that the technology has been a force-multiplier for the department, helping get these offenders off the streets.
The technology is simple: It requires a baited cell phone and/or tablet, provided by Initial Point as a part of the lease for the service. The bait, running on a Droid application, is placed inside a vehicle in an "armed" mode where it communicates with a cloud server for data storage. On the back end, there is a browser application that enables police officers to receive text alerts if the sensor on the phone detects motion. If movement is identified using a series of algorithms, a text alert is sent to a police officer. The bait captures a series of photos of the suspect, and provides updated mapping information to the officer, who can begin tracking the suspect.
Once an arrest is made, the prosecution and defense have access to information like the baited device's serial number, the date and time of the theft, GPS movement of the bait and the photos captured.
"It started as a brainstorming project in which we were talking about issues that plague people in urban neighborhoods," said David Gasper, one of the developers of the technology at Initial Point. "In urban neighborhoods, one of the issues you have is that someone leaves a car parked in the street and then people steal electronics from the vehicle. We started realizing that we had the ability through electronics to build something to combat that problem."
In a case cited by Assisted Patrol, a suspect broke into a car and stole a baited cell phone. The sergeant and the nearest officer on duty were notified via text. The officer was able to click on a map and photo using her cell phone, and the suspect was arrested within 10 minutes. Less than three weeks later, the suspect pled guilty.
One of the targeted areas in Dayton was selected due to a pattern of theft from automobiles. After two individuals who stole electronic bait were arrested, theft from vehicles in the precinct dropped by 75 percent.
"This product is great for arrests, but it more of a crime deterrent," said Gasper. "It's like a security system in your home."
Other possible uses for the technology include office theft, university libraries (bait in backpacks) and cellphone retailers.
Initial Point plans to expand in two areas: to offer the service on the iOS for Apple phones and tablets and to create a similar service that would run on an electronic board to be clipped onto high value, non-electronic devices, such as tool kits.
"The next phase of crime reduction resulting from the use of this technology will be direct notification of persons arrested for thefts or those who are chronic offenders of the possibility of being tracked via stolen property, and to be tracked without knowing that this is occurring," Chief Biehl said. "The intention of this specific deterrence strategy is to deter those involved in these crimes from committing future crimes."
Assisted Patrol is leased on a monthly basis at $300 per electronic unit. The lease covers the hardware, cell connection, cloud storage, insurance (if bait is not recovered, Initial Point replaces the hardware), access for police officers and training.
"We'd like to see all throughout the nation departments using this a crime deterrent," Gasper said. "If it can start making theft more difficult for thieves, it makes our communities safer and the police departments' jobs easier."
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To save time and forum clutter, here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Anyone who has noticed a commonly asked question can post it here along with the answer, thus saving time both for the people asking the question and the people who would answer it. Please read this entire post before you ask a question
Q: What are the system requirements for Chessmaster 10th Edition?
A:The system requirements for Chessmaster 10th Edition are as follows:
- Supported OS: Windows® 98/ME/XP (only)
- Processor: Pentium® III 450 MHz or AMD Duron 600 MHz
- RAM: 128 MB (512 MB recommended)
- Video Card: 4 MB (for 3D gameplay see supported list*)
- Sound Card: DirectX® 9 sound device optional
- DirectX Version: DirectX 9 (included on disc)
- CD-ROM drive speed: 4x CD-ROM or better
- Hard Drive space: 540 MB
- Multiplay: 56 Kbps or better for Internet or LAN play (broadband recommended)
Q: Is Chessmaster 10th Edition available for Mac/Linux?
A: No.
Q: Can I use an emulator/virtual machine to run Chessmaster 10th Edition?
A: No... using an emulator and/or virutal machine software is against the EULA (End User Licence Agreement), and is not supported.
Q: I'm having problems installing Chessmaster 10th Edition.
A: Try the following:
- Close all open programs before installing.
- Disable any anti-virus/firewall software that is running.
- If you have Windows Vista/Windows 7, make sure that you install as the Administrator.
- When installing, make sure you select to install DirectX (for Windows 10, this is not necessary).
Q: What patches are available for Chessmaster 10th Edition?
A: Please see the Chessmaster 10th Edition Downloads.
Q: Why would I want to install the patches?
A: These patches fix some of the problems and add new features, including the ability to use the software without a CD. Alsom they are required for playing online!
Q: How do I know if I have US or UK version of the game?
A: Download the US patch. If you can install it, you have the US version. If you can't, you have UK version. It works other way around too. Only the right patch will install.
NOTE: Just because you live in the US, don't assume you have the US version! The reverse applies if you live in the UK too, but we haven't had nearly so many problems with them.
Q: I get an error when trying to install either one of the two patches.
A: There are four reasons why this might happen:
1. You don't have the original game.exe in your folder (no-CD crack).
2. You have messed around with the CMdefault.ini file.
3. You already have 1.03 patch installed.
4. ?
Solution for 1, 2: Copy the original files from your CD.
Solution for 3: There's no need to do anything
Solution for 4: You figure it out and let me know.
Q: I'm running Windows Vista and the patch doesn't seem to install properly, although it says "Installation successful". How do I install the patch under Windows Vista?
A: When running the patch file, run the patch as Administrator (right-click on the patch file and select this option).
NOTE: Online Play for Chessmaster has been discontinued. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Q: Is it possible to play online with people who have other versions of Chessmaster?
A: No. Due to the use of different protocols, you can only play against others who are using Chessmaster 10th Edition.
Q: I have problems connecting to online play. What should I do?
A: Make sure you have the 1.03 patch installed and that you have all the needed ports opened. Read this.
Q: I have the latest patch installed and I opened the required ports, but still can't connect!
A: If you are using McAfee Firewall then this is the problem. You will have to uninstall it if you want to play online. Just disabling it won't work! Now it's up to you to decide if you want to uninstall it or not.
Also, Logitech Webcam causes your computer to freeze when trying to connect online. Read this on how to solve the problem.
If you are not using any of those then only God knows what's wrong.
Q: What music is played during the intro movie?
A: It is reported, but not confirmed, that is is a compilation of (at least) three pieces by J.S. Bach:
- Gigue from the Cello Suite No.2 in d, BWV 1008.
- Fugue from the Violin Sonata No.1 in g, BWV 1001 (performed here on the cello).
- Prelude from the Cello Suite No.1 in G, BWV 1007.
Q: Whose voices are used in Chessmaster?
A: The voice used for Chessmaster (annotation, analysis, and moves) belongs to Denny Delk. The voice for illegal move commentary is Jeanne Reynolds. Their voices have been featured in Chessmaster for several years... since Chessmaster 6000.
Q: Game.exe always uses 100% CPU, even when I'm just at the Main Menu. Is this normal?
A: Don't worry about it, that's perfectly normal, though admittedly, it does seem a bit excessive.
Q: Why does TheKing.exe keep running after I close the program?
A: No one knows. There's no known solution to this problem. You'll have to close the process manually if it's eating up too much processor power.
Q: How can I resize the boards in Chessmaster 10th edition?
A: Click on the board and turn the wheel on your mouse or press Page Up/Down buttons on your keyboard. For older Chessmaster versions, you can only resize True3D boards by clicking on the board and turning the mouse wheel or pressing Page Up/Down buttons on your keyboard. There is no way to prevent resizing of the chessboard.
Q: Is there a quick way to unlock all chess sets and skins that are locked?
A: Yes, there is. Read this.
Q: How can I import my own picture into Chessmaster?
A: Follow these instructions.
Q: I can't see the menus. What's wrong?
A: Lower your DPI settings (in the Control Panel\Display\Settings), or click on the empty space where the drop down menus like File, Edit, etc. are supposed to be and they will appear.
Q: The bump mapping option in the Board Settings dialog (from the Preferences menu) is disabled. How do I fix this?
A: It's not mentioned in the documentation, but bump mapping only works with certain chess sets (such as the Lewis set).
Q: The avatars disappeared. What happened?
A: You need to make the Game Status window wider.
Q: How do I back up my game statistics, history, etc.?
A: Back up all files in the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Chessmaster 10th Edition\Data\Users\<Your User Name>.
Q: How do I delete unwanted chess sets?
A: Delete the corresponding .dat file, usually found in C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Chessmaster 10th Edition\Data\Dat.
Q: How can I view my games played on Yahoo server in Chessmaster?
A: Use this utility to convert games into standard format that all programs can read.
Alternative site
Q: I have an UK version and the manual that comes with it is a little short. I heard that the manual that came with the US version is much longer. Is this true?
A: Yes it is. Ubisoft made a mistake... you can get the full manual from the Chessmaster 10th Edition Downloads.
Q: Can I change the default database in the Database Room?
A: Yes, you can make your own database the default by updating your INI file:
C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Chessmaster 10th Edition\Data\Users\<Your User Name>\<Your User Name>.ini.
Find the section, [databaseroom], and modify the entry 'DBFile = ' to be:
DBFile = <File Location>\<Your Database File>.dbg.
Q: How can I make Chessmaster play against another chess engine?
A: If the engine is a Winboard engine, you can import it into Chessmaster by selecting 'Import Winboard Engine...' from the Game menu.
For UCI chess engines, read the following page:
Winboard and Chess engines FAQ
Q: Can I get the Chess Coach to suggest openings from a different opening book?
A: Yes, just follow these steps:
1. Go to C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Chessmaster 10th Edition\Opening Books and rename 'Mentor.obk' to 'Mentor.obk_old'.
2. Place the opening book you want to use in the same folder and rename it 'Mentor.obk'.
Open C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Chessmaster 10th Edition\Data\Users\<Your Name>\<Your Name>.ini, and under [mentor], add the following line:
personality=<personality you want to use>
Q: How do I disable the introduction movie?
A: You have to edit the cm.imi file. It resides in the following location:
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Chessmaster 10th Edition
Windows Vista: C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Progr am Files\Ubisoft\Chessmaster 10th Edition
There is a line that reads 'IntroMovie=1'. Change this to 'IntroMovie=0'.
Q: I would like to use a personality other than the Chessmaster personality to analyze my games and get advice. Is this possible?
A: Yes, but keep in mind that the personality will used in all the mentor features (Game Analysis, Advice, Solve for Mate, etc.).
Q: I would like to use a personality other than the Chessmaster personality to analyze my games and get advice. Is this possible?
A: Yes, but keep in mind that the personality used will be used in all the mentor features (Game Analysis, Advice, Solve for Mate, etc.).
Open C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Chessmaster Grandmaster Edition\Data\Users\<Your Name>\<Your Name>.ini, and under [mentor], add the following line:
personality=<personality you want to use>
Q: How do I change the pictures from computer personalities?
A: Read this.
Q: I found an alternate solution to the Monster Knight Problem on page 37 of the Master Quiz "Honing Your Skills."
A: Yes, there are two solutions to this problem, the given one being:
1. Nxe2 2. Nxd4 3. Nxf3 4. Nxh4 5. NxG2 6. Nxe3 7. Nxd5 8. Nxb4 9. Nxa2 10. Nxc3 11. Nxb4 12. Nxa7 13. Nxc6 14. Nxd8 15. Nxb7 16. Nxa5 and the alternate solution being:
1. Nxe2 2. Nxc3 3. Nxa2 4. Nxb4 5. Nxd5 6. Nxe3 7. Nxg2 8. Nxh4 9. Nxf3 10. Nxd4 11. Nxb5 12. Nxa7 13. Nxc6 14. Nxd8 15. Nxb7 16. Nxa5
And yes, the alternate solution could be seen as "better" because it captures pieces in order of relative value, so congratulations to you if you found it.
Q: I found other errors in the tutorials.
A: Good for you! We don't need to hear about it, though.
Q: Which versions of Chessmaster are compatible with Windows XP?
A: Here's the list:
CM 10th Edition, CM9000, and CM8000 - All run under Windows XP (without compatibility mode)
CM7000 - More no than yes (you can run it, but it is very unstable under Windows XP)
CM6000 and CM5500 - Doesn't run under Windows XP
CM5000 - Runs under Windows XP (compatibility mode set to Win95)
CM4000 - Doesn't run under Windows XP
CM3000, CM2000, and CM2100 - All run under Windows XP - you don't even have to set any compatibility mode
Q: Where do I find patches for the older versions of Chessmaster?
Chessmaster 9000 Patches
Chessmaster 8000 Patches
Chessmaster 7000 Patches
Chessmaster 6000 Patches
Chessmaster 5500 Patches
Chessmaster 5000 Patches
Chessmaster 4000 Patches
Q: I'm using Chessmaster 9000, and I get the message 'The client is incompatible with the server' when I try to play online. What's wrong?
A: Unfortunately, Online Play is no longer available with Chessmaster 9000.
Q: I'm using Chessmaster 9000 on Windows Vista, and the Help file isn't working. What's wrong?
A: On Windows Vista, the Help file for Chessmaster 9000 (and older versions) will not work, as winhlp32.exe is not shipped with Vista. However, you can download it here.
Q: I have a suggestion for this version or the next version of Chessmaster. Where do I post it?
A: Chessmaster 10th Edition has already been succeeded by Chessmaster Grandmaster Edition. The forum for this version can be found here.

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- Fluctuating interest rates and advance and balloon payment terms can make home equity lines of credit more tricky than typical home loans.
- If you have a single project in mind, such as a kitchen remodel, a home equity loan is better than a home equity line of credit.
- Your credit history and score don't have a major effect on getting approval for a home equity loan or line of credit because your home is the collateral. If used properly in the long run, HELOCs can help your credit score.
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At some point, you'll probably need money that you don't have handy, possibly for a home improvement project or a large, unexpected expense. What do you do if you don't have the money in your checking account? If you own your home, you have the option of getting a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit.
A home equity loan is basically a second loan (after your mortgage) that you take out on your house. But where the first loan (your mortgage) goes toward the purchase of your home, the second loan (the home equity loan) is a lump of cash the bank gives you to spend as you please.
Once you're approved for a home equity loan, you receive a check for the total loan amount. Home equity loans have a fixed interest rate and a fixed term (the amount of time you have to repay the loan), usually 10 to 15 years. You make monthly payments on the loan until it's all paid up.
With a home equity line of credit (HELOC), you're approved for a total loan amount, but bank does not give you money in a lump sum. Instead, you get a credit/debit card, or a checkbook (or both) and you withdraw money when needed. You only pay interest on the amount you've taken out, and you're only limited by the total amount of the loan. Up to $100,000 of the loan is tax deductible.
HELOCs are trickier than typical home loans that pay you one lump sum up front. Here are some characteristics of these credit lines:
• Fluctuating Interest Rates – A line of credit with fluctuating rates can make your payments increase, sometimes drastically. Some lenders offer a low "introductory rate," only to increase it after a month or two.
• Advance Period Terms – HELOCs with these terms allow you to access the money for a set period of time, say five years. Once that term is up, you can't withdraw money and you must to repay whatever you borrowed in the next ten years (known as the "repayment period" ).
• Balloon Payment Terms – Some HELOCs only charge you interest for ten years, but then may charge you an additional fee that is due at the end of the loan's terms. Sometimes this balloon amount tagged on at the end so large, that borrowers refinance to include the balloon amount.
Should You Use Home Equity?
Should you look for a traditional home-equity loan (that pays you right away) or a home-equity line of credit, which that extends a line of credit over time?
Well, if you have a single, discrete expense (like a kitchen remodel), a regular home-equity loan is the right move. You get your money, you pay for the project and you start repaying the loan right away—in monthly payments that remain the same over the life of the loan.
But if you're looking at a series of payments over a period of time, or want a safety net that you can bail you out at a moment's notice, a HELOC is the better choice—you'll only pay for the money you need.
Most home-equity loans and HELOCs use the following formula to determine how much to lend: 75-80% of current home's value (determined by an appraiser's visit, which you pay for) minus the amount you owe on your mortgage. When real estate values decline, getting a HELOC gets tougher, but it's still an option for many homeowners.
Here's an example that assumes the bank will lend 75% of your home's value:
Current home value: $400,000
75% of current value: $300,000
Size of your mortgage: $250,000
Amount lent to you: $50,000
Some lenders will lend you even more than 80% of the value of your home – up to 100% or even 125% of the home's appraised value. But a home equity loan that large is risky, since your home might not appreciate that much by the time you're ready to sell. Indeed, home values haven't risen much at all of late. If your home declines in value or rises very little, you could get stuck owing money on your home equity loan, even after you sell the house. Here's how such a huge home equity loan can become a huge headache:
Current home value in 2008: $400,000
125% of home value: $500,000
Size of your mortgage: $250,000
Amount lent to you: $250,000
Sale price of your home in 2011: $475,000
Mortgage in 2011: $240,000
Total amount owed (mortgage and home loan): $490,000
In this example, you still owe the bank $15,000 more than the home's sale price. And that's not even including the closing fees, moving expenses, and other costs associated with selling. Right now, you read about a lot of people who've gotten into trouble because they took out more money than their houses were worth, and are unable to pay off the debt.
Where and How to Get a Good Deal
Now that we've scared you enough with the risks involved in using home equity, we should tell you that there are some benefits.
A benefit of a home equity loans and HELOCs is that your credit score and credit history don't really have any effect on your loan's approval, or on the rates that you pay. That's because your home is the collateral. This may be good if your credit score isn't so hot, but keep in mind that, if you don't make payments, the lender can repossess your home. Also, just like a mortgage, up to $100,000 of the interest you pay on a home equity loan is tax deductible. In terms of your credit score, a HELOC is treated as a line of credit, so adding the new account will result in a temporary ding on a score, but if used responsibly, HELOCs add to your credit history, thus raising your score.
The approval process for a home equity loan or HELOC isn't as strenuous as the mortgage approval process. Generally, all that's required to apply is an appraisal of your home and verification of your income. This also means that approval comes more quickly. Usually, you can get a home equity loan or HELOC in a matter of weeks– it's much quicker than the months-long ordeal of securing a mortgage.
But make sure you understand the fees involved, which are less than the fees you pay on a mortgage, but significant nonetheless. This makes sense, since the loan you're taking out is smaller. When it comes to fees and interest rates on these loans, you may want to shop around. Don't feel obligated to get your home equity loan or line of credit from the same lender that handles your mortgage – the two aren't connected in any way. But do check with your mortgage lender – they may be more likely to cut you a deal, since you're already a customer.
Also, read all the fine print on a HELOC. Some lenders require you to withdraw money—whether you want to or not—several times a year; they may also exact a heavy penalty (up to thousands of dollars) if you decide you don't want the loan anymore, pay it back entirely and close the line of credit (this is called a "prepayment penalty"). Not all loans have these conditions, so if you're thinking of getting a HELOC but have no real intention to use it, make sure you can leave it alone without it costing you anything extra.
One last tip: go to a credit union. Credit unions often offer better home equity rates than other banks and lenders. If the credit union doesn't work for you, shop around your local banks as well as online.


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Persona is built on the BrowserID protocol. This page describes the BrowserID protocol at a high level.
The protocol involves three actors:
- Users: The actual people that want to sign into websites using Persona.
- Relying Parties (RPs): Websites that want to let users sign in using Persona.
- Identity Providers (IdPs): Domains that can issue Persona-compatible identity certificates to their users.
Persona and the BrowserID protocol use email addresses as identities, so it's natural for email providers to become IdPs.
Mozilla operates a fallback IdP so that users can use any email address with Persona, even one with a specific domain that isn't an IdP itself.
Protocol Steps
There are three distinct steps in the protocol:
- User Certificate Provisioning
- Assertion Generation
- Assertion Verification
As a prerequisite, the user should have an active identity (email address) that they wish to use when logging in to websites. The protocol does not require that IdP-backed identities are SMTP-routable, but it does require that identities follow the
user@domain format.
User Certificate Provisioning
In order to sign into an RP, a user must be able to prove ownership of their preferred email address. The foundation of this proof is a cryptographically signed certificate from an IdP certifying the connection between a browser's user and a given identity within the IdP's domain.
Because Persona uses standard public key cryptography techniques, the user certificate is signed by the IdP's private key and contains:
- The user's email address.
- The user's public key for that address on that browser.
- The time that the certificate was issued.
- The time that the certificate expires.
- The IdP's domain name.
The user's browser generates a different keypair for each of the user's email addresses, and these keypairs are not shared across browsers. Thus, a user must obtain a fresh certificate whenever one expires, or whenever using a new browser or computer. Certificates must expire within 24 hours of being issued.
When a user selects an identity to use when signing into an RP, the browser checks to see if it has a fresh user certificate for that address. If it does, this step is complete and the browser continues with the assertion generation step below. If the browser does not have a fresh certificate, it attempts to obtain one from the domain associated with the chosen identity.
- The browser fetches the /.well-known/browserid support document over SSL from the identity's domain.
- Using information from the support document, the browser passes the user's email address and associated public key to the IdP and requests a signed certificate.
- If necessary, the user is asked to sign into the IdP before provisioning proceeds.
- The IdP creates, signs, and gives a user certificate to the user's browser.
With the certificate in hand, the browser can continue with generating an identity assertion and signing into an RP.
Assertion Generation
The user certificate establishes a verifiable link between an email address and a public key. However, this is alone not enough to log into a website: the user still has to show their connection to the certificate by proving ownership of the private key.
In order to prove ownership of a private key, the user's browser creates and signs a new document called an "identity assertion." It contains:
- The domain of the RP that the user wants to sign into.
- An expiration time for the assertion, generally less than five minutes after it was created.
The browser then presents both the user certificate and the identity assertion to the RP for verification.
Assertion Verification
The combination of user certificate and identity assertion is sufficient to confirm a user's identity.
First, the RP checks the domain and expiration time in the assertion. If the assertion is expired or intended for a different domain, it's rejected. This prevents malicious re-use of assertions.
Second, the RP validates the signature on the assertion with the public key inside the user certificate. If the key and signature match, the RP is assured that the current user really does possess the key associated with the certificate.
Last, the RP fetches the IdP's public key from its /.well-known/browserid document and verifies that it matches the signature on the user certificate. If it does, then the RP can be certain that the certificate really was issued by the domain in question.
Once verifying that this is a current login attempt for the proper RP, that the user certificate matches the current user, and that the user certificate is legitimate, the RP is done and can authenticate the user as the identity contained in the certificate.
The Persona Fallback IdP
What if a user's email provider doesn't support Persona? In that case, the provisioning step would fail. By convention, the user's browser handles this by asking a trusted third party, https://login.persona.org/, to certify the user's identity on behalf of the unsupported domain. After demonstrating ownership of the address, the user would then receive a certificate issued by the fallback IdP,
login.persona.org, rather than the identity's domain.
RPs follow a similar process when validating the assertion: the RP would ultimately request the fallback IdP's public key in order to verify the certificate.


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Graduate programs at the University of Delaware have their own unique admission requirements, funding options, deadlines, review processes and decision timelines. Understanding how your program of interest structures each of these areas is key to having a positive experience. The information below will help navigate through this process. We encourage you to read carefully the information contained on our website and thank you for considering the University of Delaware as your partner in education.
Graduate Application
The University of Delaware's graduate application system is designed to put the applicant in control of not only the application but all documents associated with that application. You should have no need to send a single item by mail during the applicant stage. Self-managing your own application in this way is possible because we have designated areas within the application where each required document should be uploaded.
Domestic Applicant Checklist
- Choose your Graduate Program
- Start your on-line application
- Gather the following documents:
- Upload required documents to your application
- Submit your application
We define "domestic applicants," for admissions purposes, as US citizens (including foreign-born naturalized US-citizens), Permanent Residents, as well as those in Resident Alien status to include Asylee or Refugee status.
International Applicant Checklist
- Choose your Graduate Program
- Start your on-line application
- Gather the following documents:
- Upload documents to your application
- Request an I-20 or DS-2019
- Finalize Conditions for Graduate Admission
- Set up your UD accounts
- Prepare your Finances
- Complete Your Family Medical History Form
- Confirm Your Medical Insurance
- Get Immunized
- Obtain a Visa
- Communicate With Your Academic Advisor or Department
- Pack your Bags
- Make your Travel Plans to the US
- Learn about Delaware and the US
- If You Decide NOT to Attend
We define an "international applicant" as any applicant who is neither a citizen, a permanent resident or a resident alien (Asylee, Refugee, TPS, etc.) of the United States.
Accepting Financial Support
If you receive an offer of financial support we require a reply in writing by April 15 or earlier. Click on the title to learn more on this policy.
Application Essay
An opportunity to share relevant information about yourself, your goals, and why you would make a good match for a particular graduate program.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the Graduate Application process at the University of Delaware.
Recommendations are a critical component of your graduate school application, yet are entirely dependent on others. Here are tips on this process>
This optional document would accompany your application providing more information than what's included in the application and should focus on what we need to know to better evaluate your candidacy.
Supplemental Documents
Certain programs require supplemental documents that are unique to their program and should be submitted as part of their application for admission
Test Scores
Program requirements of test scores vary. To get an idea of these requirements please visit our resource and visit your program's website to determine their requirements.
A copy of your permanent academic records which includes courses taken, dates of attendance, major, type of degree awarded, your cumulative grade point average (GPA) and all honors received at the institution(s). For additional guidance >
Writing Samples
These samples play an important role in your application. Great writing samples require attention to content, style, and structure. The following programs require samples for admission>
The Graduate College supports the CGS Resolution "Building An Inclusive Graduate Community: A Statement of Principles." Toward that end, our office supports the development and success of historically underrepresented graduate students at the University of Delaware. Within these pages you will learn how UD enhances the graduate school experience for all by facilitating diversity of thought, background and perspective amongst its graduate community. We welcome all to actively engage in the support of an inclusive graduate community.


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Warren Wins Senate Seat; Likely to Play Key Role on Banking Issues
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WASHINGTON – Longtime bank critic Elizabeth Warren won her fight for a Senate seat late Tuesday, marking the end of a grueling and expensive campaign.
The financial services industry has been watching her race closely, fearful that Warren may continue her harsh attacks on banks as a member of Congress and press for stricter regulations.
Bankers across the country donated money to Warren's opponent, Republican Sen. Scott Brown, but were ultimately unable to blunt the momentum her campaign received after she spoke in a prime-time address at the Democratic National Convention.
"It's hard to be enthusiastic about someone who thinks you're a bad person. They've taken her attacks on the financial services industry personally," said Mark Calabria, director of financial regulation studies at the Cato Institute. "She has made herself into a symbol of the left, and has done so at the expense of the banking industry."
While it's still too early to know what course Warren will chart in the Senate – or whether she may join the Banking Committee – industry representatives were already speculating that she may have a significant impact.
To be sure, some argue that Warren will be less outspoken and more conciliatory once in the Senate, particularly given her stature as a first-term lawmaker in a chamber that still puts a lot of emphasis on seniority.
"The Senate is the Senate, and it doesn't change its folkways and customs for anyone. Was Hillary Clinton handed the key to the Senate treasure, even though she was one of the two or three best known senators instantly in 2001? Not a chance. She had to work her way up in the Senate structure in all the usual ways," said Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia.
"It will be exactly the same for Elizabeth Warren. In fact, if her staff is serving her well, they'll point to Hillary, Al Franken, and many other celebrity senators as examples of how it must be done."
But others predict that Warren will be more willing to wade in publicly on issues dear to her, such as oversight of the CFPB – a subject Republicans are anxious to address.
"Sometimes in the Senate you need someone who's willing to put everything on the line to protect a program and shut the place down," said Edward Mills, a financial policy analyst at FBR Capital Markets and former Hill staffer. "For her, CFPB and protection against changes that would weaken its power would be an issue big enough to do that."
Republicans sought last year to change the leadership structure of the agency, eliminating its director and replacing it with a five-member board. The GOP also wants to subject the CFPB to the appropriations process and make it easier for the banking regulators to overrule the consumer agency.
Warren would undoubtedly fight any such efforts.
"She's not the first consumer advocate out there, but how many other advocates out there have put together such a powerful political machine?" Mills said. "People are concerned that she would certainly be a firewall against changes to the CFPB – it's her baby."
Others agreed Warren may be more willing to make a splash than most first-time senators.
"She'll be a very active senator," said Brandon Barford, vice president at ACG Analytics and a former Hill staffer. "I don't think she'll take the Hilary Clinton route – coming in with a high profile, but keeping her head down and working to develop personal friendships with other lawmakers."
"She'll literally stand filibustering as Strom Thurmond did in the 1940s – I definitely see that happening," he added, pointing for example to the reauthorization next year of the Higher Education Act, which likely could include several student lending provisions.
Warren may also have her eye on even higher office. After her speech at the convention, political pundits were quick to suggest Warren could potentially run for president in 2016. If Warren is considering such a move, it would affect her Senate actions.
"She may have to blaze her own path on specific issues with a [presidential] campaign in mind," said Brian Gardner, a policy analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. "She'd be playing towards Democratic primary voters, with her eyes on 2015, and I would suspect she would take a strident populist tone."
The most important question bankers have is whether Warren will seek or secure a seat on the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, where she would be able to deepen her focus on financial issues.
At least two Democratic committee members are leaving at the end of the year: Sens. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, and Herb Kohl, D-Wis., didn't seek reelection. Sen. Jon Tester is in a close race and may lose his seat as well. Currently, Democrats have a 2-seat edge on the panel but that could change depending on the final makeup of the Senate.
If Warren does take a seat on the committee, observers said she's likely to focus on raising issues, rather than drafting legislation. She would be in a position to impact any number of regulations related to the Dodd-Frank reform law and may use her Senate seat to spotlight consumer problems related to payday loans and check cashing, two areas the CFPB is reviewing.
"She's not going to successfully pursue the legislative route, but she'll conduct very diligent staff investigations and write letters, asking tough questions, demanding prompt responses from institutions and regulators and using an aggressive media strategy," said Barford.
"If she builds coalitions around specific issues, she could cause a lot of lobbying dollars to get spent," he added. "She could also cause a great deal of volatility of financial stocks through diligent oversight and questioning."


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Our fetish for all things El Camino and Volvo is not secretive (like the Area 51 site deep in the Nevada desert). So how do we feel about this Volvo V70 El Camino? WIN!
Unfortunately, as you can most definitely tell, the images above represent a digital euphoria of a Volvo El Camino mashups accurately depicting what we see in our dreams every single night. Bo Zoland of VizualTech has given us something to wake up for every day. With V8 power, Pontiac G8 ST good looks, and a Volvo face we can't not love, this ranks high among El Caminoized rides we've seen, easily outclassing the XC70chero. Now if we could only get someone to build it. Any takers?
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DETROIT – Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was in a different courtroom Wednesday, this time to answer for making a late $500 restitution payment to the city of Detroit.
Judge David Groner heard the case in Wayne County Circuit Court.
He told Kilpatrick to return to court for a hearing on his book sales after his federal corruption trial come to an end.
The judge said he wants Kilpatrick on the stand and under oath to explain where the money from teh book sales went.
Groner is the same judge who sent Kilpatrick to prison for violating probation in a case that forced him out of office.
Kilpatrick spent his morning in Federal Court prior to his appearance before Judge Groner.
Read Wednesday's trial blog: Kilpatrick's on day 39.
Kilpatrick still owes the city of Detroit more than $800,000 for obstructing justice in a civil lawsuit.
Attorney Dan Hajji says Kilpatrick hasn't "received a nickel" from book sales but is challenging a state law that bars convicts from profiting from books that mention their crimes.
The state appeals court wants Groner to re-examine the book issue and whether sales must go toward restitution.
Read: Kilpatrick ordered back to state court for missed payment.
Judge Groner moved the hearing date to March 12th at 9 a.m.
Wayne County prosecutor's spokeswoman Maria Miller says Kilpatrick missed the payment last month.
She says any action is up to the state Corrections Department, which oversees Kilpatrick's parole.
Kilpatrick could face jail time for the probation violation.
Sources told Local 4 that Kilpatrick's ongoing federal corruption trial likely will stand between him and time behind bars. If he is jailed for breaking probation, an already lengthy trial could be delayed.
Related: Trial: Kilpatrick defense attacks witness, downplays testimony.
In 2008, Kilpatrick was ordered to pay $1 million to Detroit as part of a conviction in a criminal case that forced him out of office. He still owes more than $800,000.
Related: Kilpatrick's restitution payments hiked.
Kilpatrick now is on trial on federal corruption charges. Defense attorney James Thomas declined comment, saying he's uninvolved in Kilpatrick's restitution matter.


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High School Students in Pre-College Summer Program Exhibit their Talent
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The Outreach Pre-College Summer Exhibition is on public view through Wednesday, August 22.
The exhibition presents the work of 73 talented high school students who participated in Cooper Union's Outreach Pre-College Summer Program, showcasing work in drawing, design, sculpture, and photography. Four floors of student work on view in the Foundation Building celebrate the accomplishments of these students who spent their summer developing their talents and preparing portfolios for college applications and future careers. High school students from all five boroughs and the greater metropolitan area took part in the program this year—which came with a full scholarship to those accepted. They completed intensive drawing, 2d and 3d courses, creative writing workshops and seminars related to contemporary art issues in four- and six-week sessions.
Stephanie Hightower, who directs the program, noted that, "with great appreciation for the full-scholarship program, the students did their part. They worked hard and happily to prepare portfolios for successful admission to excellent colleges and for careers in the arts."
Teaching artists lead classes in the Summer Program, introducing students to visual thinking in the classroom as well as with trips to various city museums including The Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum, The Guggenheim, the Whitney, P.S. 1, Sculpture Center, and several galleries in Chelsea.
Students from the program also participated in a poetry reading in the Great Hall, following three guest artist lectures by Rune Olsen, Nyeema Morgan and Emily Wiener.


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This was just a stepping stone for me, and in the end, I didn't even bother getting a degree from the school before moving on to a new one, though my time here was enjoyable. If you like being next to the water all the time, it's perfect. Nothing like that ocean breeze to help you clear your mind on exam day.Read More
The scenery is great because the college campus backs right up to St. Andrews Bay, which is beautiful at certain times of the year (some times it's a little murky) The college also backs up to the Hathaway Bridge, which is the dividing line between being on the town side and on the beach side of Panama City, which gives students a multitude of options on where to live. I also enjoyed Gulf Coast Community College for the smallness of it. I would frequently have people that I knew from previous classes in other classes with me so I would actually get to know them instead of being in classes full of a hundred people without knowing a single face. Though, above all the best part of the college? Being a hop, skip, and jump away from the beach. :)Read More


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Although they became important figures in the Saddle Creek community of Omaha, NE, Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor made their initial mark in Athens, GA, where they formed Azure Ray in 2001. The two musicians -- both Alabama natives as well as childhood friends -- relocated to Athens after school and combined elements of folk, pop, and light electronica into their 2001 debut album. The next winter, Azure Ray issued the November EP on the Saddle Creek label, sparking a fruitful association with the label and its roster. The sophomore effort Burn and Shiver followed in 2002 and exuded a more serene soundscape, as well as slick production work from Crooked Fingers frontman Eric Bachmann. Fink and Taylor also began lending their help to other albums, from Moby's 18 to Bright Eyes' Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground. Meanwhile, they also served as members of Now It's Overhead, another Saddle Creek band.
A year later, Azure Ray continued their prolific pace by issuing Hold on Love. The album proved to be the duo's last release for seven years, though, and both musicians pursued solo careers in the interim. Maria Taylor put out three full-length albums and one collaborative EP (the latter recorded with her Saddle Creek friend Andy LeMaster), while Orenda Fink released a pair of solo albums, one digital EP, one album with her side project Art in Manila, and another with the short-lived pop duo O+S. Taylor and Fink returned their focus to Azure Ray in 2009, launching a brief tour that year before returning in 2010 with their fourth album, Drawing Down the Moon. In September of 2012, the band's fifth, more electronic-leaning offering As Above So Below arrived.
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The announcement of the Verizon iPhone has its customers wondering whether all these Apple fanpeople are going to endanger the good service they've enjoyed for years.
AT&T's network failed to keep up with the jump in its customer base created by its exclusive contract with Apple for the coveted phone, and the same thing could happen to the red carrier. Verizon's moves suggest the company is preparing for a Groupon-like effect, but it's very possible that service will be compromised in cities with dense demand like New York and San Francisco.
The company first offered the iPhone to existing customers, a smart public relations move even if service doesn't go sour, but iPhones will become available to anyone on Thursday. Today the company announced an additional 12 cell sites in New Jersey. With the 16 already announced in New York, that brings the total number of new cell sites in the New York metro area to 28.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. colleges, holding onto a shrinking lead as the world's biggest educator of international students, are eyeing a promising new market in Brazil, an emerging economy with big hopes for the future but a shortage of skilled labor.
U.S. Commerce Undersecretary Francisco Sanchez will lead officials from 66 U.S. colleges and universities to Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro beginning Thursday on what he told Reuters is the biggest trade mission of the Obama administration.
The seven-day visit capitalizes on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's "Science Without Borders" initiative aimed at reducing her nation's skills deficit by sending as many as 101,000 students to study abroad over the next four years.
"She's stated publicly that she wants half of those to go to the United States and specifically to study in the STEM areas: science, technology, engineering and math," Sanchez said.
Brazil's skilled-worker shortage is a major challenge on the country's path to developed-nation status. In addition to spurring Brazil to seek educational opportunities abroad, the shortage has encouraged the government to explore ways to ease immigration rules to attract more foreign professionals.
In sectors ranging from construction and oil exploration to telecommunications, companies complain of not being able to find qualified applicants in Brazil to fill jobs.
While Brazil's own universities are graduating an increasing number of students, many still lack the necessary skills to compete internationally, said João de Castro Neves, a Latin American analyst at the Eurasia group in Washington.
"It's basically a matter of quality, not only at the universities but at the primary schools and the secondary schools," Castro Neves said.
The Science Without Borders program, which provides scholarships for Brazilians to study abroad for one year, meshes with the Obama administration's drive to attract more foreign students as part of its effort to double exports.
"Our higher education system is recognized around the world as being one of very high quality, of being of great value and so we want to promote it," said Sanchez, who led an education trade mission last year to Indonesia and Vietnam.
About 650 Brazilian students started U.S. studies under the program in January, and that was followed by a second wave of more than 1,500 students for U.S. summer and autumn course work.
Over the past decade, the U.S. share of the international education market has fallen to 20 percent from 28 percent, as schools in China, Canada, Britain, Australia, France and Japan have increased enrollment.
But U.S. colleges and universities still attract more foreign students than other national systems, and enrollment hit a record 723,277 in 2010-11, up 32 percent from 2000-01.
Foreign students pay the full "out-of-state" cost of a college education, helping schools meet their bottom line.
They represented about 3.5 percent of total enrollment of 20.5 million in 2010-11. Their top fields of study are business and management, engineering, math and computer sciences, and physical and life sciences.
The Commerce Department, which more typically leads trade missions to sell energy equipment or construction services, is involved in promoting education because services sold to overseas students count as exports in national trade tallies. The United States raked in $21 billion in tuition and living expenses paid by foreign students in the 2010-11 academic year.
But only $257 million, from 8,777 students, came from Brazil, the sixth-largest economy in the world. That was just 1.2 percent of the U.S. international student body that year.
"Given the size of Brazil, that should be much larger," Sanchez said. "Our interests are very much aligned here."
China and India, which Brazil sees as rivals for status and innovation on the international stage, sent 157,558 and 103,895 students, respectively, to the United States in 2010-11, accounting for about 36 percent of foreign students here.
Both those countries have a growing middle class and a lot more people willing to spend $200,000 or $300,000 to send their child to school in the United States, said Allan Goodman, president of the Institute of International Education, a U.S. non-profit group that promotes international study.
"They may not own a home ... but they have money, and they're saving it for an education," Goodman said.
He called Brazil's program "brilliant" because it ensures the students have to return home to get their degree. They come to the United States for their third year of university study and transfer those credits back to Brazil.
The U.S. delegation includes small schools such as Emporia State University in central Kansas and large ones such as Michigan State University. Other schools include Rutgers University in New Jersey, the University of Southern California, Texas A&M; and the Savannah College of Art & Design in Georgia.
One big obstacle Brazilian students face is the language barrier since they are less likely to know English than their Indian or Chinese counterparts, said Maria de los Angeles Crummett, associate vice president for global affairs at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Brazilian students, whose native tongue is Portuguese, often have more of a cultural attraction to Europe, which is a challenge for U.S. schools to overcome, Crummett said.
The U.S. State Department is helping to tackle that problem through an intensive English immersion program to prepare Brazilian students for studying in the United States. The Obama administration has also sought to attract more Brazilians to the United States by easing visa requirements for them.
(Editing by Tim Ahmann and Eric Beech)


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When you worry about how an elderly loved one is doing at home, your first thought may be their physical health and safety. Can they move around easily? Are they eating regularly and well? However, there's another important factor to consider. Are they as socially active, or are they at risk for senior isolation?
Unfortunately, senior isolation goes hand in hand with many common aspects of aging. Seniors with mobility issues may find it harder to visit with family and friends and take part in their favorite pastimes. Meanwhile, seniors who are experiencing memory loss or confusion may withdraw from their circles out of fear or self-consciousness.
In addition, many seniors will see their social circles shrink because they've left their jobs, their neighborhoods have changed, or because their friends have moved or passed away. As is common practice, their adult children may also live in different cities or states.
But why is senior isolation such a risk for seniors? And what can you do to keep your elderly loved ones more engaged with the world - especially in the age of COVID-19?
As the world has changed because of COVID-19, many are discovering just how essential regular social contact is for their happiness, comfort, and quality of life.
While we've all been struggling with the ongoing social restrictions, it's a good time to reflect on how essential socialization is for seniors, in particular, and how we can support our elderly loved ones.
There are three vital reasons why senior isolation is so risky, and why socialization is so important:
Unfortunately, many seniors who may not have been concerned about senior isolation and it's risks are now exposed to this issue due to COVID-19. Some care providers emphasize the need to prioritize human contact.
While only time will tell the effects of social restrictions linked to COVID-19, it's clear that socialization is an essential need.
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'The Voice' contestant Judith Hill is no stranger to the spotlight
Professional singer, songwriter and now NBC "The Voice" contestant, Judith Hill of South Pasadena is no stranger to the spotlight.
The 28-year-old crooner with the distinctive curls and soulful voice has performed with Stevie Wonder and was about to go on Michael Jackson's "This Is It" tour as his lead female vocalist before the pop star's sudden death in 2009.
Although few knew her name at the time, she led a moving rendition of Jackson's "Heal the World" at his Staples Center memorial service seen around the globe.
But as a contestant on this season's popular singing competition "The Voice," Hill admits she's on new ground.
"It's sort of my first time on television as a solo artist doing my own thing and I'm really excited for the transition," Hill said. "I'm also a little scared because it's a very intense show and everyone's judging you. You're really vulnerable on stage and it can be very frightening at times."
As one of several frontrunners on the show, Hill says she hopes to grow her performance skills and her interpretation of cover songs.
The Biola University grad, who majored in music composition, says she's essentially a soul singer who enjoys coming up with "cool arrangements" for her voice that include variations of jazz, pop arrangements or classical approaches.
Singing cover songs on the show, she said, "challenges you to really hone in on your own style."
Hill wowed all four judges last month during the show's blind auditions with her soulful rendition of "What A Girl Wants." That performance prompted judge Adam Levine, of "Maroon 5," who would become Hill's vocal coach on the show, to exclaim: "You're the first person that's come on this show and done a Christina song as well as Christina Aguilera."
Hill, a pianist and movie aficionado, has been taping for the show's battle rounds, in which her coach pits her against another team member with both singing the same song together on stage. Hill said she's "very nervous" about this phase of the competition, which will start airing Monday.
"I've seen it on the show and it's scary but I just got to do it my best, find the soul in the song, find the meaning," she said.
Hill's parents are professional musicians, her father, Robert "Pee Wee" Hill playing bass and her mother Michiko on keyboard. The couple, who have a recording studio at their Pasadena home, met while playing in the same funk group, The Chester Thompson Band, in the 1970s. The pair has also performed for the funk band Rufus and Sly Stone.
Michiko described her daughter as both "very, very sensitive" and possessing a "strong sense of integrity."
"Outside the stage, she might be a little shy, quiet and sometimes nervous," she said.
"But when she gets on stage," her father added, "she's at home. She's in her element. That's the gift that comes from the Lord."
Judith Hill was always singing as a toddler "perfectly in tune" and was only 4 when she composed and recorded her first song with the help of her mom.
"She dictated to me what chords to play on the piano," Michiko, who studied classical piano in her native Japan, said. "She hummed it."
Judith Hill considers herself lucky to have worked and sung with Jackson before his death, even though they didn't get to tour.
"One of the biggest things I was impressed by was his imagination," she said. "He has such amazing ideas and made them come to life on stage and musically ... It really did inspire me."
Whatever the end result on "The Voice," Hill said, she hopes to encourage people with her music.
"I've always been sort of a melancholy person, battled with different depressions and things but I always found restraint in looking up to God and knowing He will get me through," she said. "I want my music to inspire people and get them through those difficult times."


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Chest of Drawers
Though the term is often used interchangeably with 'dresser', a chest of drawers is a tabletop that only has drawers underneath. Unlike dressers, it does not come with an attached mirror. If the chest of drawers is tall, it can also be called a 'highboy'. This piece typically has three to six drawers for storing folded clothing and other small objects.
It is a versatile piece that can be used in multiple rooms of the house. A classic bedroom fixture for holding clothes, it is now often seen in the living room for storing odds and ends, or in a foyer as a convenient drop-off zone for "on the go" items. A chest of drawers can also be useful for hiding items that are best not left in the open, such as extra tools, spare keys, important papers and rarely-used entertaining items.
An armoire is also known as a 'wardrobe'. It is generally larger and taller than a traditional dresser. This free-standing large cupboard can be used to hang clothing and store large bulky items like blankets. If an armoire has a chest of drawers underneath its cupboard, it is called a tallboy. This variation on the armoire may be a great option for someone who needs to both hang and fold clothes in one location. A tallboy is a great item to have in sleeping areas to store extra throws and pillows while freeing other closet space. While it is normally used in the bedroom, an armoire also works well in other parts of the house that need storage for large objects.
'Dresser' can often be an umbrella term describing any type of bedroom furniture with drawers. However, there are some specific requirements for a piece to properly be called a dresser in the trade. Originating from the term "dressing table," a dresser is a waist-height table with horizontal drawers and an attached mirror. A dresser can also be called a vanity, especially if there is a space in the middle to accommodate a small stool. When a dresser is used without its mirror, it is called a lowboy. In modern times, lowboys have become popular as entertainment centers for their ample storage and strong support that can accommodate large televisions.
This free-standing storage shelf is designed to be sturdy and supportive since it holds heavy books. A bookcase usually has thick shelves, sides and a solid backing; the semi-enclosed design is meant to keep books in place and prevent them from falling backward. There are modern variations of the bookcase that do not have a backing, but these pieces should be placed against a wall if their primary use is to display books. This storage piece can be tall or short and come in a variety of materials and styles. Traditionally made of wood, some have glass covers, while metal shelves became popular in the 20th century for industrial applications.
An étagère is often mistaken for a bookcase, but it has some distinct features that define it as a different type of storage piece. It is a backless display case with typically wider shelves. It usually has more delicate, elegantly supportive sides and shelves. An étagère is made to display valued items of lighter weight, such as fine china, curios, bonsai trees, vases, pictures and travel souvenirs. It can also be integrated with a few unobtrusive drawers.
The delicate, thin frame of an étagère blends well into practically any room — suitable for the corner of a living room, dining room or foyer, or any place where aesthetically pleasing storage is needed. Examples can be found in a range of styles from contemporary, Regency and chinoiserie to countless other world design influences. A variety of materials are represented in this category such as sturdy metal, eco-friendly bamboo, classic hardwoods, brass and boldly painted boards. Étagères often showcase intricate design elements along their sides.
Modern design has embraced mixing style eras in one room, so a contemporary étagère with clean lines and a simple form can easily blend in a room with mid-century modern chairs and window treatments of delicate Regency lace. Today's seamless eclecticism allows for multiple storage functions in the same room.
Storage Ottomans
Designers who want to make a room more comfortable while keeping a clean and spacious feel can use storage ottomans to add value to a room. Storage ottomans are strong, versatile pieces that function as a footrest, coffee table or side table as well as a discreet place to store items. Cube ottomans with a removable top are excellent for storing seasonal items such as throws and extra connection cords. Some ottomans have hinged tops. To save space, cube ottomans can also be stacked and moved around to serve the needs of the room. These pieces are delightful in materials like leather and velvet, providing a design surprise that adds charm to many interiors. For a more "approachable" and domestic feel, an upholstered ottoman is a wonderful choice.
Coffee Table with Drawers
When a coffee table has a few drawers underneath its surface for storage, it can make a living space more functional. These pieces offer discreet locations to store items that people use daily, such as remote controls, phone chargers and writing utensils. By keeping surfaces clutter-free of these objects, they can make a room can look clean and sensible. Coffee table storage units also can serve as points of interest and design accents: for example, a bold robin's egg blue coffee table might add a contrasting element in a room of earthen hues. Layering a few multi-colored books on a coffee table is a classic design choice to bring a room together.


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I had a strange problem with the loading mask.
My application has a chart and a grid page. From chart on a button click i am trying to load the grid page. Since the grid page takes a while to load i have put a loading mask. But the problem is when the loading mask is shown the chart legend is displayed on top of the mask and is clickable. Also the graph is put inside a tab panel and the tab button of the tab panel also comes on top of the loading mask.
Please find attached the screen shot. Any help on how this can be avoided is highly appreciated.


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My Hometown on Monday - 22 March 2010 - Week 12
March 1952 Club Presidents
March 1952 Club Presidents
This photo and caption is from 1998, as you can see. I was planning to post this, already, this week, when what should appear in the same spot in The Coon Rapids Enterprise for March 11, 2010!! Small world, huh?!?
[Personal Note: Mrs. Leverne Smith is my mother; Mrs. Glenn Bolger became my mother-in-law; the rest were friends and neighbors, of course. I was just finishing seventh grade in one-room country school, this spring - to "town - consolidated" school for eighth grade in the fall!]
Some additional caption, in 2010, reads:
"This is surely a telling photo of how the social fabric of life was like in Coon Rapids almost 60 years ago. This photo shows the Presidents of clubs and fraternal church groups in and near Coon Rapids who were beginning another club year in March 1952. By today's standard, this number of women's groups would be amazing for a community the size of Coon Rapids. Back then, most of these women did not work outside the home so they relished the opportunity to socialize at these clubs and fraternal groups. No doubt, some of these women were members of several groups and fraternal organizations." They also added: "There were even more club representatives who could not make the photo. They included Mrs. Orrin Oliver, Faith chapter O.E.S.; Mrs. Wayne Cooney, Rebekahs; Mrs. Jack Bowman, Star W.S.C.S. and Mrs. Pete Vonnehme, Catholic Ladies Aid."
Families are Forever! ;-)


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Will Wright is a globally recognized visionary in interactive entertainment and Chief Designer for Electronic Arts as the man behind the block-buster game franchises "SimCity™," "The Sims™" and universe simulator "Spore™."
As a highly respected video game designer, Wright has received numerous awards for his work. In 2007, he received a fellowship from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. He was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by PC Magazine in 2005, a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Game Developers Choice Awards in 2001, and was the fifth person inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of fame in 2002.


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Seattle's finest pop-hooked punks Pretty Girls Make Graves are calling it quits after five-plus years together and three well-received albums.
Drummer Nick Dewitt (far right of picture) left the band a little while ago, and this has been cited as a reason to disband the five-piece for good.
A message on the band's website reads:
"We are sorry to announce that our upcoming tour in May will be our last. Nick quit the band and the rest of us feel like it wouldn't be right to continue on without him. The five of us feel very lucky to have met and worked with some truly amazing people over the years. Thank you all so much."
PGMG's third and final album, Elan Vital, was released through Matador last year. For the band's final tour dates (in the US), please continue to check their website via the above link (there's nothing in the shows section as yet).


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The Avalanche remains without a coach. Since firing Joe Sacco on Sunday, the team has given no clues about who will be their next coach, or even how it is conducting the search.
Former Avs great Patrick Roy — who turned down an offer from team president Pierre Lacroix in 2009 to become the team's coach and general manager — is a natural subject of curiosity in terms of whether he could re-emerge as a candidate to become the new coach.
If Roy is a serious candidate, however, it might be news to him.
"I just talked to him and he said that, as of now, nobody has contacted him," Nicole Bouchard on said Tuesday. Bouchard is director of team services and media relations with the Quebec Remparts, the junior team coached and partly owned by the former Avs goalie great.
Roy, 47, turned down the Avs jobs in 2009 in part because his youngest son, Frederick, was still playing for the Remparts. Frederick is now playing in the American Hockey League. At a news conference after the finish of the Remparts' season last month, Roy dismissed suggestions he would pursue a job in the NHL.
If the Avs don't go the high-profile route, such as hiring Roy, their history would indicate they'll promote from within. Dean Chynoweth, the coach of the Avs' AHL affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters, did not return a call Tuesday. He could be considered a natural candidate, based on the Avs' history. They have hired two previous coaches — Sacco and Bob Hartley — from their AHL affiliates, and the Quebec Nordiques also hired Marc Crawford in 1994 straight out of the AHL.
In addition to looking for a new head coach, the Avs also have a vacant assistant coaching job. Long-time Avs standout Adam Foote, coaching youth hockey in the area, is a likely candidate if he chooses to return to the NHL.
As the head coaching search drags on, there are still more questions than answers, and no member of the Avs' management team is talking.
Executive adviser Joe Sakic is expected to be asked to take on a bigger role with the team, but he has steadfastly refused comment.
Other questions remain unanswered. Among them, will Greg Sherman keep his job as general manager?
Another question: Will Pierre Lacroix, who saw his son, Eric, resign from the organization Sunday shortly after Sacco was fired, follow him out the door? Eric Lacroix was the team's vice president of hockey operations. He did not return a message seeking comment.
What is known is that the Avs, for once, got a break when they landed the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NHL draft by winning the lottery Monday night. The consensus in the hockey world is that defenseman Seth Jones will be the No. 1 overall pick. The Avalanche will have representatives in Portland, Ore., this weekend to see the start of the Western Hockey League finals, with Jones playing for the Portland Winterhawks.
Adrian Dater: 303-954-1360, email@example.com or twitter.com/adater


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Typical coaching question: If you could know that you wouldn't fail, what would you do with your life?
OK—got it? Know your answer? Now what?
Here's the problem with this question, you can't know you won't fail—in fact failure is part of the plan. Failure is how you learn.
The paralyzed are still paralyzed. It may be helpful for us to come up with the thing we want to do for the world. But that's where the question stops serving us.
She wants to know. She doesn't want to fail. She decides. "I'll come up with a plan. A fail-safe plan."
Fail safe plans don't exist. You can't learn to fly on the ground.
So here is my step-by-step plan for you to do what it is that you want to do with your life.
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Although women make up nearly half of the U.S. work force, only 16.6 per cent have seats on the boards of Fortune 500 companies and the number has barely budged since 2005, according to a study released on Tuesday.
The Catalyst 2012 F500 Census, which annually tracks women in top positions in companies, showed progress is painfully slow for women seeking the top spots in corporate America, with only a 0.5 per cent rise from the previous year.
"What we found is that the needle barely budged for women aspiring into corporate board service or into top-level leadership at these very prominent American companies," said Rachel Soares, a senior research associate at Catalyst, a non-profit group.
"In 2012 women held only 16.6 per cent of board seats and only 14.3 per cent of executive officer positions."
The number of women executives last year was slightly lower than in 2010 and only marginally better than in 2011. During the past two years more than a quarter of U.S. companies had no women executive officers, according to the research, and just one-fifth had 25 per cent or more.
Women's advancement into boardrooms and executive offices has been slow since Catalyst, which works to expand opportunities for women and businesses, started with the F500 Census in 1993. In 2005, it slowed to a snail's pace, with half or less than half of a percentage point gain each year.
"It is not meaningful. It is not significant," Ms. Soares said of the lack of progress in closing the gender leadership gap.
For women of colour, the situation is even worse, with 3.3 per cent holding board seats in 2012, up 0.3 per cent from 2011.
"It just underscores the challenges that women face, particularly at the intersection of different dimensions of diversity, in this case gender and race/ethnicity," said Ms. Soares.
In 2011 and 2012, two-thirds of companies did not have any women of colour serving on their boards.
Catalyst compiled the results by studying the top 500 U.S. companies ranked by revenues by Fortune magazine and counting everyone on boards and in top executive positions, noting their gender and race/ethnicity. Three companies were excluded because data was not available.
Although many barriers block women's entry to boardrooms and executive offices, Catalyst research showed that sponsorship is critical to advancing women, as is the commitment of current leadership.
"Our data shows that between 2009 and 2011, 81 per cent of [board] seats that were filled went to men. The pool that companies were drawing from is not taking advantage of the full range of women with their skills that are available," Deborah Gillis, chief operating officer of Catalyst, said in an interview.
To pry open the door further and break through the relationship barrier, Catalyst is compiling a directory of board-qualified women based on recommendations from sponsors and companies.
"What we are saying with this list is that the under-representation of women on corporate boards is not about a lack of supply. That's a myth," said Ms. Gillis.
"In fact, if we look at the executive officer pool, we see 710 women executive officers in Fortune 500 companies. It is an extensive pool of women with skills and experience in critical areas that corporate boards could tap into."


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Live Online Speech Therapy Reduces Caseloads for Benton County School District Speech-Language Pathologists
PresenceLearning serving 60 students in grades 3 to 5 in Tennessee district
SAN FRANCISCO, January 29, 2013 – As part of a grant received for Assistive Technology, the Benton County Board of Education in Camden, Tennessee, has partnered with PresenceLearning, the leader in online speech therapy services for K-12 students, in the delivery of online speech and language services. The parameters of the grant call for Benton County to investigate new and innovative programs and then to share their findings with counties throughout Tennessee. Benton County is proud to say that the partnership with PresenceLearning has been very successful.
Benton County was excited to share this online speech and language opportunity with other counties that might be experiencing a lack of services due to budget cuts, a lack of certified speech-language pathologists (SLPs), maternity leaves, homebound children and any other 'hard to reach' place for speech delivery.
"Now our on-site SLPs work with small groups of students while the online SLPs conduct one-on-one sessions," said Pam Chmelik, Director of Special Needs at Benton County School District. "This partnership has allowed school systems to become more innovative in the delivery of services and allows some counties to provide the extra services needed for their caseloads."
To date, Benton County Schools has conducted training sessions in the state of TN and plans for several more this school year. This training was designed to inform districts of the options and opportunities to access these much-needed services in creative ways.
PresenceLearning offers innovative online speech therapy by providing access to a nationwide network of highly qualified, fully licensed speech-language pathologists who are available whenever and where ever they are needed. With PresenceLearning, school districts are able to address issues caused by high SLP caseloads, improve student outcomes and save money. PresenceLearning also offers access to technical speech-language specialists, culturally and linguistically diverse speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists.
PresenceLearning will conduct more than 120,000 live sessions during the 2012-2013 school year in public, charter and virtual school districts of all sizes nationwide.
About PresenceLearning
PresenceLearning (presencelearning.com) is the leading provider of live online speech therapy services for K-12 students. The company offers school districts web-based access to a growing, nationwide network of over 300 highly qualified speech language pathologists (SLPs) via live videoconferencing combined with the latest in evidence-based practices. PresenceLearning delivers significant cost savings while improving student outcomes. PresenceLearning is an ASHA-approved continuing education provider for SLPs and a U.S. Department of Education grant-winner, dedicated to bringing the highest clinical standards to online speech therapy.
Katie Povejsil, Vice President of Marketing, PresenceLearning
Christine Allman, Public Relations for PresenceLearning


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It is troubling to see the debate over Canada's proposed prostitution law framed as a battle of progressives and feminists against evangelical Christians and social conservatives or as a choice between decriminalization and the so-called Nordic model.
Why? Because it's not either of those things.
The Canadian bill is loosely based on Sweden's Violence Against Women Act, which was largely written by UBC law graduate Gunilla Ekberg and passed in 1999.
The Swedish act is the basis for similar legislation in Norway, Iceland and France.
In February, the European Parliament also passed a non-binding resolution urging member states to adopt the Nordic model.
The resolution described prostitution and its exploitation as "human rights violations contrary to the European Charter of Fundamental Rights" and barriers to the equality of women and men.
An earlier report to the European Parliament said the issue is "at the intersection of culture, power and difference."
It is at that crossroads — facing questions of gender inequality, freedom of expression and association, exploitation, human trafficking, poverty and racism — that Canada found itself when sections of the prostitution law were struck down last year.
In the debate that erupted after the initial Ontario court decision, dozens of women's groups, feminists, human rights activists and others found themselves in a somewhat uneasy alliance with evangelicals and conservatives.
The rallying point was support for the Nordic model, which criminalizes clients, but not prostitutes and offers substantial support to help them exit sex work.
Among the supporters of the Nordic model are: the Native Women's Association of Canada, Indigenous Women Against the Sex Industry, the Asian Women Coalition Against Ending Prostitution, the Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres, Action Ontarienne Contre la Violence Faite aux Femmes, the Elizabeth Fry Society, the Canadian Federation of University Women as well as Educating Voices, a group of former sex-trade workers.
Fundamental to any consideration of how to deal with prostitution is the question of choice.
While proponents of decriminalization differ from the others in their belief that selling sexual services can be a choice freely made without coercion and push-factors such as poverty or addiction, supporters of the Nordic model disagree.
NWAC, in particular, draws the causal relationship between aboriginal women being grossly overrepresented in prostitution and being among the most likely to be poor, badly housed, poorly educated and have difficulty finding jobs.
But this bill is not a copy of the Swedish law.
It takes some cues from it — most notably that criminalizing clients will kill demand.
But far from decriminalizing the sellers, this bill would broaden the criminalization of prostitutes.
Selling sex would be illegal anywhere that children might go, which could mean virtually any street other than those in industrial areas.
The effect may be to drive prostitution off the streets, out of neighbourhoods and out of sight. But it will also force some street prostitutes into areas where they are more likely to be at risk of harm. And, ironically, it may push some indoors, which is exactly what proponents of decriminalization have lobbied for.
The made-in-Canada solution also falls far short of the social, economic and educational supports that are part of the Nordic model.
Although Justice Minister Peter MacKay announced $20 million to support services for prostitutes exiting the sex trade such as housing, addictions treatment, education and retraining, a portion of that money will be used for increased policing costs. How much will go to policing isn't clear.
Yet even if all of that money went to support services, it's far short of what's paid in Nordic-model countries for specific services. And, it bears noting, Canada already lags those countries in support for post-secondary education, training and child care.
MacKay followed the Conservatives' favoured approach of increased fines and longer, mandatory sentences to dampen demand.
The unexpected change was the provision that would outlaw all advertising of sexual services including exotic dancing, escort services and non-therapeutic massages.
It would also give police broad powers to search for and seize advertising material, allowing them to raid escort services and massage parlours that now operate openly.
The Supreme Court of Canada's decision overturning key sections of the prostitution law last December handed the government an opportunity.
The new law, which must be enacted by Dec. 22, could have made a substantive difference by fully decriminalizing those involved in the inherently risky business of selling sex.
The government could have used that new law as an impetus to address the inequalities that push some — if not most — women and men into prostitution.
And, at very least, the Conservatives could have moved beyond the centuries' old view that the sex trade is a nuisance best kept out of sight and out of mind.
Amendments to the bill are still possible.
But without them, the government will have failed to address the one thing that both opponents and proponents of the Nordic model wanted most: A law that would reduce the risk of harm.


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Game Time Change For Women's Lax Game At Maryland
March 15, 2006
By ODU Athletics
By ODU Athletics
March 15, 2006
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland women's lacrosse team has announced a time change for its upcoming games against Old Dominion. The Terrapins will now play the Lady Monarchs on Saturday at noon to alleviate outgoing traffic problems from the men's basketball NIT game which is scheduled for 11 a.m. The game will still be played at the Lacrosse & Field Hockey Complex. The game was orginally slated for 1:00 p.m.
Following men's basketball games, all campus roads are used for exiting only, which would cause considerable problems for fans attempting to attend a 1 p.m. start for the lacrosse game.


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[media-credit name="indianapolismotorspeedway.com" align="alignright" width="198″][/media-credit]Iconic team owner to be recognized May 26 at IMS
INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, April 27, 2012 – Shell will serve as the presenting sponsor when Roger Penske, the most winning team owner in Indianapolis 500 history, is saluted for his remarkable career during Legends Day Honoring Roger Penske Presented by Shell on Saturday, May 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).
As part of the sponsorship, Shell will provide fans with the opportunity to receive a free ticket voucher to the event with a minimum $10 purchase at participating Shell stations on c-store offerings, fuel, or a combination of both including Shell V-Power, the No. 1 premium gasoline brand in America. Fans can bring their receipt to the station cashier to receive their ticket voucher, which can be redeemed at the IMS Ticket Office with the purchase of one General Admission ticket.
"We're happy Shell is paying tribute to Roger Penske through its sponsorship of a day full of special activities May 26 at the Speedway," said Jeff Belskus, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation president and CEO. "It's also very rewarding to see that even more fans will be able to enjoy this memorable day thanks to a special Shell promotion."
This year's Indianapolis 500, to be held on on Sunday, May 27, will mark the 40th anniversary of Penske's first Indianapolis 500 triumph when Mark Donohue drove Penske's McLaren to victory on May 27, 1972. Penske-owned cars have earned 15 race victories and 16 poles – both records by a wide margin – in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." In celebration, Penske will participate in a question-and-answer session with fans on the Coca-Cola Stage in the Pagoda Plaza on Legends Day Honoring Roger Penske Presented by Shell.
Admission to IMS on Legends Day Honoring Roger Penske Presented by Shell will be $10 for adults, with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Beginning May 10, fans also can receive a free Legends Day poster with no purchase necessary at participating Shell stations, while supplies last. Other featured events will include the annual Public Drivers' Meeting on pit road adjacent to the Tower Terrace grandstand, autograph sessions with the 2012 Indianapolis 500 starting field of 33 drivers and former Indy 500 drivers, and an Indianapolis 500 memorabilia show featuring vendors from the United States, Europe and Australia.
Team Penske and Shell already have reached the winner's circle this season in the IZOD IndyCar Series. Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves drove the No. 3 Shell V-Power Pennzoil-Ultra Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet to victory March 25 in the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
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Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Royal Dutch Shell plc, a global group of energy and petrochemicalcompanies with 90,000 employees in more than 80 countries. [(NYSE:RDS.A) and (NYSE:RDS.B)]
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