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ASIS&T
American Society for Information Science
Department 5189 Washington, D.C. 20061-5189 Tel. 301-495-0900 General Inquiries asis@asis.org

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BBC News
BBC News Around the World

BRIO Tuscan Grill
BRIO Tuscan Grill Al Fresco at the Yorktown Center in Lombard
Brio brings the pleasures of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. The Italians built their spacious country villas to escape the pressures of urban life and enjoy "La Dolce Vita" (the good life). They would mingle with family and friends and eat freshly prepared food from their grounds while surrounded by natural beauty. In just this manner, Brio offers its guests "La Dolce Vita." The food at Brio is all simply prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients. The menu emphasis is on prime steaks and chops, homemade pasta specialties, and flatbreads prepared in an authentic Italian wood-burning oven. Brio's villa-like interior features arched collanades, hand-crafted Italian mosaics, Venetian plaster walls and marble countertops. Brio has among the highest average unit sales in the industry and was voted the 2007 "Hot Concepts" winner (Nation's Restaurant News). The average Brio seats 200 guests in 7,200 square feet of space. Brio has consistently received rave reviews by giving its guests this taste of Tuscan bliss.

Babel
Tall Ships -- Chicago 1998
Feature Article by Gardenia C. Hung for Tower of Babel, The Multilingual Multicultural Online Journal and Community of Arts and Ideas

Tower of Babel
The Multilingual Multicultural Online Journal and Community of Arts and Ideas

Babel

Benedictum
Benedictum

Blogger
Community Service Blog

Communications, Languages & Culture, Inc. Blog

Medical Communications Blog

Disaster Roofing Damages in Lombard Blog

InTranslations Blog

Architect Engineering Blog

Consumer Protection for Motor Vehicle Blog

Benedictate: God Bless You

2008 Damages and Losses Caused by Lombard Blog

Communications Project Management Blog

Hung-Wittler's Blog

Amigos son Amigos en Cualquier Idioma

Good News, Challenges and Constraints Blog

Amitié Francophone Bulletin

Focus on Essential Issues Blog

Creatimages Blog

Information Technology-Business Intelligence Blog

Henry W. Hochstatter: High Hopes TBI Blog

Bonnee Klein Gilligan
Greening of Me
Blogspot by Bonnee Klein Gilligan

Spiritual Pondering
Video Art Blogspot by Bonnee Klein Gilligan

Boudin Bakery
Boudin Bakery San Francisco Sourdough Web-To-Go at the Yorktown Center in Lombard
Illinois - Lombard Lombard Yorktown Shopping Center Boudin SF 348 Yorktown Shopping Center Lombard, IL 60148 630-691-1849 View Menu to Order for Catering and Web-To-Go. Get Directions

CIO Business Technology
CIO Business Technology Leadership

CNN I-Report
CNN I-Report

COMPTEL PLUS 2008
Comptel Plus Fall 2008 Convention & Expo
COMPTEL is the leading industry association representing communications service providers and their supplier partners. COMPTEL members are entrepreneurial companies building and deploying next-generation networks to provide competitive voice, data, and video services. COMPTEL members create economic growth and improve the quality of life of all Americans through technological innovation, new services, affordable prices and customer choice. For More Information, Contact:events@comptel.org To Exhibit: Call Dave Gerhardt 312-541-0567 Email: david@corcexpo.com

COROFLOT
Creative Media Arts Portfolio for Gardenia Hung

CTIA Wireless I.T.
International CTIA Wireless 2009
April 1-3, 2009, Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada The Most Important Global Technology Event of the Year! The convergence of more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals from 125 countries all working toward the common goal of revolutionizing wireless.

CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2008
Wireless Data. It's how you use it. The Next Generation of Wireless Data.

CUBA
Símbolos Culturales de la Nación Cubana
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CUBANET
CubaNet News

CarbonMade
Creatimages 2009

CarbonMade Blog

Celtic Fest
Celtic Fest at Grant Park

Central States Conference
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
ACTFL 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Tel. (703) 894-2900, Fax: (703) 894-2905

Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
The Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is a non-profit organization for foreign language teachers in the seventeen-state region of CSCTFL to promote the upcoming annual conference. Issues pertinent to the language teaching profession are featured. Please direct your questions to: CSCTFL P.O. Box 251 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0251 Tel. 414-405-4645 Fax. 414-276-4650 Email: CSCTFL@aol.com The Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Inc. The Friendly Conference Founded and incorporated in 1969, the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (CSCTFL) is a regional foreign language organization that serves 17 Midwestern states through its annual spring conference. The Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign serves the seventeen states of: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The annual Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages includes approximately 140 workshops and sessions presented by world language teachers at all levels of instruction. It is governed by a Board of Directors which is elected by the membership of the CSCTFL Advisory Council as outlined in its by-laws. CSCTFL’s history (conference locations, themes and Reports, Board Members, Executive Directors and Awards) includes all the prominent names in second language acquisition in this country. It has addressed and continues to address the latest trends and issues in the foreign language teaching profession. CSCTFL’s aim is to promote the study of world languages on all levels of instruction. CSCTFL publishes the Central Connection three times a year: the Conference Preview, the Conference Preliminary Program, and the Conference Program, It also publishes a conference proceedings book, the CSC Report. The annual conference, which attracts approximately 1,500 participants from all around the United States and the world, stimulates research in second-language learning and teaching, and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and thoughts about foreign language teaching. WHAT DOES CSCTFL OFFER? An annual, friendly conference at accessible, Midwestern locations Interaction with K-16 professionals Over 100 exhibits Excellent resources for professional development A Leadership Program Extension Workshop programs Numerous scholarship, grant and award opportunities Representation on the on the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) Representation on the ACTFL Board of Directors CSCTFL is not a membership organization, but participants may choose to join the CSCTFL’s Advisory Council and receive free conference registration and other privileges and opportunities for professional involvement and development. The CSCTFL Advisory Council elects a Board of Directors to govern the corporation. Any individual or institution interested in furthering the goals of the corporation may join the CSCTFL Advisory Council. As a part of CSCTFL’s Advisory Council Membership, one receives the following each year: gratis conference registration a reception and meeting at the annual conference nominating privileges for the Board of Directors and CSC awards voting privileges grant and scholarship opportunities special mailings committee membership privileges CSCTFL COMMITTEES Awards Finance Nominating Communication Advocacy Professional Development State Connections FOR MORE INFORMATION Patrick T. Raven, Executive Director Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages PO Box 251 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0251 CSCTFL@aol.com 414-405-4645 (telephone) 414-276-4650 (fax) www.csctfl.org

Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
Louis Comfort Tiffany's Art Glass Dome

Chicago Spire
The Chicago Spire
"Inspired by Nature, Designed by Calatrava"

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Walking with Nature

Health Communications

Architectural Engineering

Gardenia's Garden in Lombard

Communications, Languages & Culture, Inc.

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Constitution Day September 17
Constitution Day, September 17th Celebration, Citzizenship Day
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787 and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.” This commemoration had its origin in 1940, when Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue annually a proclamation setting aside the third Sunday in May for the public recognition of all who had attained the status of American citizenship. The designation for this day was “I Am An American Day.” In 1952 Congress repealed this joint resolution and passed a new law moving the date to September 17 to commemorate “the formation and signing, on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution of the United States” but the day was designated “Citizenship Day” and also retained its original purpose of recognizing all those who had attained the status of American citizenship. The law urged civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities and towns to make plans for the proper observance of the day and “for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside.” In 2004, Congress changed the designation of this day to “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day” and also added two additional provisions: first, that the head of each federal agency provide each new employee with educational and training materials concerning the Constitution and also provide such materials to every employee on September 17 of each year; and second, that each educational institution that receives Federal funds shall hold an educational program on the Constitution for students on September 17 of each year. Legislative Branch Documents Joint Resolution authorizing the President of the United States of America to proclaim I Am An American Citizenship Day, for the recognition, observance, and commemoration of American citizenship, Chapter 183, 54 Stat. 178, May 3, 1940. Joint Resolution designating September 17 of each year as “Citizenship Day,” Chapter 49, 66 Stat. 9, February 29, 1952. Public Law 105-225, 112 Stat. 1253 Sec. 106, August 12, 1998, currently codified in 36 USC 106. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, Public Law 108-447, 118 Stat. 2809, Div. J, Title I, Section 111, Dec. 8, 2004, currently codified in 36 USC 106. Back to Top Executive Branch Documents Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders have been used by presidents to rule on substantive issues of law; to administrate the executive branch of government; and to make general announcements to the public. These general announcements which exhort the public to observe a holiday such as Thanksgiving or honor a particular group of citizens as in National Black History Month are usually issued in the form of a Presidential Proclamation. On many occasions Congress will pass a law specifically requesting the President to take certain action such as proclaiming the recognition of a particular group of citizens such as Jewish or Hispanic Americans. 1952 - President Truman proclaims the first Citizenship Day, Proclamation 2984, July 25, 1952, 17 FR 6931. 1955 - President Eisenhower proclaims the first Constitution Week, Proclamation 3109, August 19, 1955, 20 FR 6209. 2005 - Notice of Implementation of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 of Each Year. 70 Fed. Reg. 29727. Example Presidential Proclamations: 2000 - President William J. Clinton’s Proclamation 7343, Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, Sep. 17, 2000, 65 Fed. Reg. 56771. 2007 - President George W. Bush’s Proclamation 8168, celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and proclaiming Constitution Week, Aug. 21, 2007, 72 Fed. Reg. 48931. Presidential Proclamations for the annual observances of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day can be browsed through the American Presidency Project by selecting the year and clicking on the Display button. Presidential Proclamations from 1995 to the present for Constitution Day and Citizenship Day may also be searched through the Government Printing Office’s Federal Register Advanced Search page. Presidential statements, messages, remarks and proclamations from 1993 to the present about Constitution Day and Citizenship Day may also be found through the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents page. Journal Articles Address Made by President Ranson, Constitution Day Address, 21 A.B.A. J. 644 (1935) Walter Evans, Constitution Day, 3 Const. Rev. 16 (1919) [PDF/ 184Kb] Constitution Day, September Seventeenth, 3 Const. Rev. 181 (1919) [PDF/ 198Kb] The Observance of Constitution Day, 4 Const. Rev. 46 (1920) [PDF/ 134Kb] Nathan Boone Williams, Constitution Day - September 17, 1951, 24 Rocky Mtn. L. Rev. 28 (1951-1952) Back to Top Web Resources Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands - Constitution Day Made Easy Bill of Rights Institute - Constitution Day Center for Civic Education - Lessons for Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Government Printing Office ACCESS - Constitution Main Page Library of Congress: Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention Broadsides Collection Constitution Day Resources (THOMAS) Federalist Papers (THOMAS) Primary Documents in American History - United States Constitution National Constitution Center - Constitution Day National Endowment for the Humanities - Constitution Day Office of Personnel Management - Constitution Initiative U.S. Department of Education - U.S. Constitution Teaching and Learning Resources U.S. National Archives and Records Administration: Charters of Freedom Teaching with Documents - U.S. Constitution Workshop U.S. Senate - The Constitution

Daughters American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution National Society
For more than a century, the members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor. These goals are as relevant in today's society as they were when the organization was founded in 1890. Most of DAR's volunteer work is accomplished under a committee system comprised of a national chairman appointed by the President General and locally appointed state and chapter chairmen. The national chairmen direct and supervise the activities of their committees with the assistance of the national vice chairmen. The committees are grouped based on the above-mentioned goals and objectives. To learn more about the work of the DAR please read on. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 Main Phone: (202) 628-1776 Constitution Hall Event Information: (202) 628-4780 (This is the only number for event information.)

Diario Las Américas
Diario Las Américas

Digital Video
DV Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center, November 4-6th, 2008 Exhibition Dates: November 5-6th, 2008 Conference Dates: November 4-6th, 2008 For More Information, Contact Jackie Gospodinoff Email: jgospodinoff@nbmedia.com or Call: 212-378-0493

Diocese of Joliet CCW
Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
St. Charles Pastoral Center 402 S. Independence Blvd. Romeoville, Illinois 60446 USA Tel. 815-834-4080 Fax. 815-836-7021

Downers Grove Library
Downers Grove Public Library

Du Page Library System
Du Page Library System in Illinois USA
127 South First Street Geneva, IL 60134-2771 Telephone: 630/232-8457 Fax: 630/232-0699 Regular business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The DuPage Library System (DLS) is one of nine regional, multitype library systems in Illinois that support local library services. Organized in 1966 under the provisions of the 1965 Illinois Library System Act, DLS includes 136 members, including academic, public, school, and special libraries in 390 facilities in parts of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties. DLS is funded by the Illinois General Assembly through annual appropriations to the Office of the Secretary of State and State Librarian and dispersed using an area per capita and square mile formula. DLS is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 11 voting members chosen by the library members in accordance with the system bylaws.

E-Hispanics
Pew Hispanic Center

EGG HARBOR CAFE in Lombard
Egg Harbor Cafe at the Yorktown Shopping Center
Celebrate your favorite events, family reunions, children's birthdays, anniversaries with the Egg Harbor Cafe at the Yorktown Shopping Center. Call Us at 630-792-0724. Enjoy our Fresh Home-Made Salads and Other Specialties, such as the Door County Chicken Salad and a Wholesome Breakfast with organic foods...

ESRI UC
2008 ESRI International User Conference
ESRI UC is the largest geographic information system conference in the world, to be held in San Diego, California. This annual event offers users, from more than 120 countries, the chance to learn new skills, share information, and discover best practices and valuable tips and tricks.

EURWEB
Eurweb

Embassy of France
French Embassy in Washington, D.C.
For general information info@ambafrance-us.org To subscribe to: Daily Press Briefing daily-briefing@ambafrance-us.org Standpoint standpoint@ambafrance-us.org News From France info@ambafrance-us.org

Ensemble Español Flamenco
Ensemble Español: Flamenco Passion Gala Concerts
Ensemble Español Center for Spanish Dance & Music, in residence at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. Dame Libby Komaiko, Founder & Artistic Director for American Spanish Dance Festival. Featuring Irma Suárez Ruíz, Associate Artistic Director & First Dancer. Honoring their Fourth Decade as the Premier Center of Spanish Dance, Music & Culture in America, Flamenco Passion Gala Concerts

Ericsson
Ericsson
"Taking You Forward". "Are You a Televisionary?"--Ian Tapp, Ericsson at IPTV World Forum 2008 in North America, McCormick Place, Hyatt Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Conference, Chicago, Illinois, July 22-July 23, 2008.

FABSIT
Fabsit - Friends of the American Board Schools in Turkey, Inc.
call us: 617 523 3433; email us: office@fabsit.org

Facebook
Gardenia C. Hung, M.A., B.A.

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Chicagoland's Television
At CLTV, we are focused on the news 24 hours a day! CLTV is the proud recipient of numerous regional Emmy, National Press, Associated Press and other awards, which have recognized the channel for its programming excellence. At CLTV, we take the time to do it right! Focused on delivering news and information in a style devoid of any degree of hype or sensationalism, CLTV is truly a reflection of the communities we report in. No other station places such special emphasis on the people, places and stories that make ChicagoLand and its surrounding communities so unique. CLTV is committed to delivering up-to-the-minute news within the convenience of a 24-hour format. Lou Canellis is the host for CLTV's Sunday night sports program, "Sports Page". Lou has contributed reports to CLTV since 1997 and took over the "Sports Page" anchor chair in June 2002. He provided memorable coverage of the White Sox championship run and World Series celebration in Houston in October 2005. Before CLTV: Lou was raised on the south side of Chicago and has followed local teams his entire life. Lou is well-known for his postgame chats with Michael Jordan on Bulls broadcasts, as well as his play-by-play work for ESPN television, plus programs on ESPN Radio, WLS-TV, WBBM-TV, Sports Channel, the NBA Radio Network, anchored coverage of the Olympics, and covering Super Bowls XXII and XXIV. Copyright © 2008, CLTV

Colorful Images
Shop for Unique Personalized Products, Home Décor & Gifts All Year Round...with Colorful Images.

Ralph Lauren - Polo Classics
What began forty years ago with a collection of ties has grown into an entire world, redefining American style. Ralph Lauren has always stood for providing quality products, creating worlds and inviting people to take part in our dream. We were the innovators of lifestyle advertisements that tell a story and the first to create stores that encourage customers to participate in that lifestyle. RalphLauren.com takes this participation to a new level, as a rich and exciting interactive destination. When you’re transported into the world of Ralph Lauren online, you can shop for great products for yourself and your home, learn about adventure, style and culture in RL Magazine and RL TV, find one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and exquisite gifts and much, much more. Back when all this started, I felt sure that there were no boundaries for Polo. I’m even more sure of that today.

Sony

Berean Bible Students Church in Lombard
We believe that God: Has always existed, and is the only God. Established the plan for the development of all creation, and its salvation. Empowered all creation. Chose Jesus Christ to be the creator of mankind, the ransom for mankind, and the restorer and personal savior of mankind. We believe that Jesus Christ: Is the first begotten Son of God. Created all that was created. Existed as a spirit (the Logos) when He created all things; became a human being to die as the ransom for mankind; was raised to divine glory to be the savior of mankind. Always was fully and completely faithful and obedient to God, and guarantees all those whom He saves will be also. We believe that the holy spirit: Is the effective communication of the Father in the lives of His people. Is the only means by which anyone can understand and obey spiritual things to the level of life saving faith and commitment. Is the comforter, the leader into all truth. We believe that there are two results of salvation. 1. A spiritual reward in heaven as the bride of Christ for all who: Now accept Christ as Savior. Consecrate their lives to Him. Are faithful and obedient to God's will. 2. An earthly reward for all who: Accept Christ as savior after their resurrection. Are obedient and faithful during the Millennium. Resist Satan's temptations after the Millennium. We believe there is one result of rejecting God's salvation: Eternal destruction - Cessation of existence. We believe Christ is coming again to: Establish His reign on earth. Claim His bride. Institute the Millennium by binding Satan. Resurrect all of mankind. Fulfill all spiritual promises. We believe God's justice will prevail, as will His love and mercy.

Savvy Traveller

Culture at Americas Society
Americas Society's Literature, Music, and Visual Arts programs advance our mission by bringing celebrated and emerging writers, scholars, musicians, and artists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas and the importance of the inter-American relationship. Concert Series The Music Department at the Americas Society, recipient of the ASCAP-CMA Award in Adventurous Programming, promotes the music and musicians from South and Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada. From tango to Bach, from folk music of the Andes to Brazilian pop, Music of the Americas highlights the variety of styles and genres of classical, modern, and traditional music being produced in the hemisphere. Literature Series The Literature Department actively addresses the Americas Society's mission through the organization of public programs and publication of its acclaimed magazine, Review: Literature and Arts of the Americas. Since 1967, it has maintained an active schedule of bilingual readings, lectures, book presentations, and conferences featuring Latin American, Caribbean, and Canadian writers. Visual Arts Series The Society’s Department of Visual Arts, dedicated to fostering a better understanding of art in the American regions beyond U.S. borders from the Pre-Columbian era to the present day, produces gallery exhibitions, illustrated catalogues, and a variety of public programs.

Newberry Library
About the Newberry 60 W. Walton St. Chicago, IL 60610-7324 312–943–9090 for automated answering—see Staff The Newberry Library is an independent research library concentrating in the humanities with an active educational and cultural presence in Chicago. Free and open to the public, it houses an extensive non-circulating collection of rare books, maps, music, manuscripts, and other printed material. The Newberry offers exhibits based on its outstanding collections, musical and theatrical performances, lectures and discussions with today's leading humanists, seminars, and teacher programs. Anyone who is at least 16 years old and who is conducting research on a topic covered by the collections may become a reader. Please see Library Users for more information on obtaining a reader's card. Mission Statement The Newberry Library, open to the public without charge, is an independent research library dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, especially in the humanities. The Newberry acquires and preserves a broad array of special collections research materials relating to the civilizations of Europe and the Americas. It promotes and provides for their effective use, fostering research, teaching, publication, and life-long learning, as well as civic engagement. In service to its diverse community, the Newberry encourages intellectual pursuit in an atmosphere of free inquiry and sustains the highest standards of collection preservation, bibliographic access, and reader services. History of the Newberry Library "We must encourage every thing that tends to enlighten and polish the human mind.... We purpose to lay the foundation of a library which we hope to see go on increasing until it becomes the pride and boast of our city." - Walter L. Newberry, 1841 The Library was founded as a public library by a bequest of Walter Loomis Newberry, a businessman and prominent citizen, who had been an active book collector, founder of the Young Men's Library Association, and president of the Chicago Historical Society before his death in 1868. When he drew up his will, Mr. Newberry created a codicil should his daughters die without issue. Since Chicago had no public library at the time, he determined that in such an instance a public library should be established in the northern section of the city. Learn more about Mr. Newberry and the history of the Newberry Library.

Fundación Reina Sofía
La Fundación Reina Sofía fue constituida el 17 de mayo de 1977 con un pequeño capital aportado personalmente por Su Majestad la Reina. Es una Fundación mixta de carácter benéfico y cultural, sin fin lucrativo y de naturaleza permanente.

Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely
2008 City Treasurer’s Small Business Expo Stephanie D. Neely, Treasurer Presents Business Plan Competition

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, CPR Training Days at the University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC, Physical Education Bldg., 901 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois. Saving Lives is Priceless, Learning How is Only $5. Register Today! Spanish sessions: 9AM-1PM and 1PM-5PM Call 1-800-33-SAFETY

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Founded in 1994, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History promotes the study and love of American history. The Institute serves teachers, students, scholars, and the general public. It helps create history-centered schools and academic research centers, organizes seminars and enrichment programs for educators, produces print and electronic publications and traveling exhibitions, sponsors lectures by eminent historians, and administers a History Teacher of the Year Award in every state through its partnership with Preserve America. The Institute also conducts awards including the Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and George Washington Book Prizes, and offers fellowships for scholars to work in the Gilder Lehrman Collection and other archives. The Institute maintains this website to serve as a portal for American history on the Web; to offer high-quality educational material for teachers, students, historians, and the public; and to provide up-to-date information about the Institute's programs and activities.

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizations
UNESCO encourages international peace and universal respect by promoting collaboration among nations. Conducts studies, facilitates knowledge sharing, and develops ...

RA Sushi at the Yortown Center Courtyard in Lombard
Email: lombard@rasushi.com 310 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL 60148 Tel: 630.627.6800 Fax: 630-627-6804

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Illinois
You Matter to God ... God goes to extraordinary lengths to help us know that we matter. Whether through an ark in a flood, people crossing the Red Sea or giving the ultimate gift of himself to us in Jesus, it demonstrates that God wants each of us to have a life of promise and hope. ... and you matter to usHoly Cross Lutheran Church is conveniently located near the intersection of Geneva Road and President Street in northeast Wheaton. Go to Map Holy Cross Lutheran Church 802 E. Geneva Road Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Tel: 630-665-1515 Fax: 630-665-1511 Email us at: info@holycrosswheaton.org

Central Baptist Church
One God's Purpose: Peace and Life God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life--abundant and eternal. The Bible says... "We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10

ACEBO and Articles by Holly Mikkelson, Ph.D.
ACEBO's wide variety of interpreter training products.

German American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago Illinois USA
About GACCoM: Our Continuing Mission: To further, promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACCoM), headquartered in Chicago, was founded over forty years ago, in 1963. GACCoM is an integral part of the network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) with 120 offices in 80 countries around the globe, including eight offices in North America: Atlanta, Chicago, MexicoCity, Montreal, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Toronto. All of our offices are committed to providing professional assistance to North American companies with regard to their trade and investment relations with Germany. GACCoM’s territory covers 14 U.S. states: the 13 states of the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin) and Colorado, comprising together approximately one quarter of the nation’s geographical area, its population and its GDP. Our organization combines the elements of a membership association, a trade commission and a professional consultancy - quite a unique concept in international trade promotion. GACCoM is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Via Satellite - Digital.Com
Welcome to the digital edition of Via Satellite! This interactive format allows you to easily read, share with friends, and click on web links to get further resources.

Time and Date

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
112 North Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 558-8844 Telephone For information about the library and museum please contact: (800) 610-2094 or (217) 782-5764 Library Main (217) 558-8844 Director's Office (217) 558-8955 Security Desk (217) 558-8988 Director of Security (217) 558-8893 Media Inquiries (217) 558-8970

Studio Daily
There are hundreds of places you could be, now figure out where you want to be. Stay on top of your calendar with this guide to industry events. Check here.

Trinity Lutheran Church and School
During 2008, Trinity Lutheran Church is Celebrating its 140th Anniversary in Lombard. We Welcome New Pastor Rev. Boomhower Installed on Sunday, March 10th, 2008. Trinity: A Legacy of Lasting Faith: Since 1860 the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been proclaimed from the corner of Roosevelt and Westmore-Meyers Roads in Lombard, Illinois. Originally founded as a Lutheran school by German farmers, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, along with the Christian school it operates, has served as a witness in the community, a refuge for the lost and a place where men, women and children have come to the saving knowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord. The world has changed during the almost century and a half of Trinity's existence and the streets that pass by Trinity have become much busier, but there is no less of a need for the Savior. It is the prayer of Trinity that God will keep this congregation faithful to His Word and teaching until the day of His return. The saints of Trinity join together to glorify God, receive His holy gifts of Word and Sacrament and await His promised coming. Come Lord Jesus. We welcome YOU to Trinity! Find out "What Lutherans Teach" -- email churchinfo@trinitylombard.org for your FREE booklet. Trinity Lutheran Church and School Roosevelt & Meyers Roads - Lombard, IL 630.629.8765 (church) - 630.627.5601 (school) TrinityLombard.org

Elmhurst Public Library in Du Page County, Illinois USA
Elmhurst Public Library - 125 S. Prospect Avenue - Elmhurst, IL 60126 (Get Directions) ph: 630-279-8696 - fax: 630-279-0636 - tty: 630-783-4310 email: reference@elmhurst.org Instant messenger

Nuada
Nuada LLC - Chicago A Contemporary Celtic Design Experience 773.525.4200 At NUADA we're all about beauty in design and craftsmanship. Ireland's rich and passionate history has inspired a renaissance in contemporary art and design, which is reinterpreting Ireland for the 21st century. NUADA offers unique Art, Jewelry, Home Decor and Accessories created by a new generation of visionary Irish artists. Because we work directly with the artists many of our items can be PERSONALIZED making them the perfect gift. Check out the wonderful Ogham writings by Ethel Kelly, all of which can be personalized with a name or word of significance to you. Nuada is about finding the perfect gift. If you are searching for a unique gift, a gift with meaning and symbolism, a gift you won't find anywhere else, then you will find it here at NUADA. We specialize in finding the highest quality work by Irish artists, and we love to bring these pieces directly from the artist to you. We are here to help. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us.

WITBE
Quality Experience

Helen M. Plum Memorial Library in the Village of Lombard, Illinois
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library 110 W. Maple St. Lombard, Illinois 60148 Voice (630) 627-0316 Fax (630) 627-0336 TTY (630) 627-7655

LONDON 2012
From the 27th July to 12th August 2012, the host city for the Games of the XXX Olympiad will be the city of London. Following four rounds of voting by members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), today, at the 117th IOC Session, in Singapore, London eventually triumphed by taking 54 votes from a possible 104. This gave London the majority that it needed to be elected as the host city for the 2012 Games. London had to overcome stiff competition, however, in the form of Paris, New York, Moscow and Madrid in its bid to get the Games.

Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
This website contains information about the ICTFL organization, its members, and resources for foreign language teachers.

Sbarro Fresh Italian Cooking
A Family Tradition In 1956, the Sbarro family opened their first Salumeria (Italian grocery store) in Brooklyn, which was soon a neighborhood favorite for its exceptionally fresh food and authentic Italian fare, including homemade mozzarella, imported cheese, and delicious sausage and salami. The quality of the food was surpassed only by the Sbarro family's extraordinary passion for their guests, a people-oriented foundation that continues to translate into the highest standards of customer service today. The success of the Sbarro Salumeria led to the opening of more locations throughout the New York City area. In 1967, Sbarro opened its first mall-based restaurant in Brooklyn's Kings Plaza Shopping Center, marking the birth of the modern Sbarro concept: delicious, fresh and authentic Italian food in an open kitchen that allowed for fast self service. Over the last 50 years, the King's Plaza business model has been replicated some 1,000 times - helping Sbarro expand throughout the U.S, and the rest of the world. In early 2007, Sbarro was acquired by MidOcean Partners, a premier private equity firm with offices in New York and London.

Illinois Nurses Association
The Illinois Nurses Association is the pre-eminent voice for nurses in the state if Illinois. With over 100 years of exemplary service to our constituent members, the organization has consistently strived to address issues concerning nurses. As a result, this tenacity has translated into major improvements in working conditions, salaries, and employment contracts for our members. These victories are increasingly evident through the superior customer satisfaction expressed by our members. The Illinois Nurses Association hopes to continue with this trend by not only providing for our members, but also to promote the profession so that society, as a whole, may benefit from superior nursing care.

Trib Local News Voice of the Town sponsored by the Chicago Tribune
Welcome to Triblocal.com, the place for you to connect with your neighbors, friends and community. At Triblocal.com, you'll work side-by-side with Triblocal.com's editorial staff to produce coverage of your community with your news items and your photos.

Federal Mogul Corporation
Federal-Mogul has been creating value through innovation and leading technology for more than 100 years. Today, the company is a key player in the global marketplace, serving industries that range from automotive and commercial vehicles to railroad and aerospace. Customers know they can rely on Federal-Mogul’s quality excellence in products, trusted brands and creative solutions. This company started with a bold idea and over time grew into a FORTUNE 500 company with a global workforce thousands strong. The Federal-Mogul team has celebrated countless victories and worked hard to overcome the inevitable challenges. We invite you to explore our unique story through the links below. Our History 1899 – 1940: Founded on Innovation 1941 – 1956: Diversifying for Success 1957 – 1974: Going Global 1975 – 2005: A Bright Future. Contact Federal-Mogul Corporation World Headquarters 26555 Northwestern Highway Southfield, Michigan 48033 248-354-7700

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Historic Sheldon Peck Homestead
Recognized as the oldest house in Lombard, IL, the Sheldon Peck homestead was constructed over a period of two years, during which the family lived in the covered wagon that brought them to Babcock's Grove, the early name for Lombard. The small white farmhouse, which has stood on the corner of Grace Street and Parkside Avenue since 1839, is a testament to one family's involvement with the pioneer community. It has witnessed many of the town's firsts: the earliest settlers, the coming of the Galena and Chicago Union train line (only a short distance from the front door), the first church and school, and the earliest businesses, to name only a few. But it is for the unique activities of Sheldon Peck - farmer, artist, educational supporter, and participant in the Underground Railroad - that this simple house has become noteworthy. The Sheldon Peck homestead has been continuously owned by descendents of Sheldon Peck, and was given to the Lombard Historical Society by the Peck-Mertz family. The land was purchased by the Village of Lombard. Research and restoration of the house was completed under the direction of historic preservation architect Jack Luer. Mr. Luer donated his services to the community. The Sheldon Peck Homestead will be open one day each week, and by special appointment. For further information, or to arrange a special school or community group tour, please contact the Lombard Historical Society at (630) 629-1885.

ATANET French Language Division FAQ
Questions About Translation and Interpreting Anne Vincent answers the following frequently asked questions about translation. How does the FLD function? How can I join the French Language Division? I have changed my address/phone number. Can you help me find a translator or interpreter in French? I need a French translator. Should I hire one educated in Canada or in France? What can I charge for my translation / interpreting services? Or: How much can I expect to pay for the translation of my document, manual, or conference? All I need translated is this 10-line birth certificate. I am sure that it would only take a professional translator 10 minutes. Why am quoted such a high price? I know both French and English. Can I become a translator / interpreter? Where can I find a contract model? I am planning to take the certification exam English>French or French>English. What are your suggestions? Where can I find online dictionaries for French and English? What will the weather be tomorrow in Paris? Questions About Interpreting Gardenia C. Hung, Communications Consultant and Notary Public, answers the following frequently asked questions about interpretation. Please see Credits and Resources for Interpreting FAQs for additional information. What are the skills necessary to be an interpreter? What are the steps in the interpreting process? What are the modes for interpreting? What is sight translation? What is consecutive interpreting? What is simultaneous interpreting? What are the settings for interpreting modes? What is medical interpreting? What is court interpreting? What is conference interpreting? What is community interpreting? What is escort interpreting? What are some interpreting strategies? What skills are involved in sight translation? What is the difference between translation and interpretation? Credits and Resources for Interpreting FAQs Gardenia C. Hung, Communications Consultant and Notary Public, gathered all the information from personal experience in court interpreting, medical interpreting, participation in interpreting workshops, conferences, and reading sources.

Godiva Chocolatier for the Finest Chocolates
Our 2008 Valentine's Day Collection has arrived For your sweetheart, give the gift of pure chocolate decadence. Choose from our Valentine's Day Ballotins dressed in romantic red ribbon, fabric heart-shaped boxes in a variety of sizes, or gifts sets featuring Valentino the plush bear. Shop our Valentine's Day Collection.

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Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Fresh Baked Homemade Hot Pretzels All Day Long at the Yorktown Center Food Court Plaza, Second Floor, in the Village of Lombard, Du Page County, Illinois, U.S.A.

McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum
America's freedoms are rooted firmly in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and its Bill of Rights. These documents grew out of a long struggle for freedom in Europe and America. In this exhibit you can trace the evolution of the concept of freedom. You can also explore the meaning behind the words in our three key documents, and "listen" to the debate that surrounded their development.

Fed Ex Kinko's
Office and Print Center

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Online Educa Berlin - Germany
This year's edition of Online Educa Berlin, the 13th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning & Training, once more broke records in all areas: 2126 experts from 95 countries gathered at the Hotel InterContinental in Berlin from November 28th to 30th, to discuss the latest developments in the field. Popular topics this year included Web 2.0 and mobile applications as well as the use of virtual mobility, games and simulations in learning. Examples of ICT-supported learning in the corporate sector, schools and universities also attracted large audiences in an agenda that included almost 500 speakers from 47 countries in a wide range of plenaries, presentation and discussion sessions, networking activities, workshops and fora. The conference was accompanied by an exhibition, in which 121 e-learning producers and service providers from 27 countries demonstrated and presented their innovative products and tools. We would like to thank all our sponsors, exhibitors, media partners, presenters and participants. Please join us at the next Online Educa Berlin, to take place from December 3 - 5, 2008. More information will be posted soon.

St. Pius X Catholic Church and Parish
Masses Monday through Saturday: 8:30 am Saturday 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Mass in Spanish Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00 am Holy Days: See the previous Sunday Bulletin for the schedule of Masses on the Eve (Vigil) of the Holy Day and on the Holy Day Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30pm Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Sundays at 12:30 PM or at Mass if requested by the family. Parent preparation is required prior to the child's baptism. The parent meeting for baptism is on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Wagner Room in the church. Please call the rectory to register at 630-627-4526. Sacrament of Marriage Please call the rectory at 630-627-4526 and make arrangements at least 6 months prior to your desired wedding date. Funerals Arrangements should be made at the rectory before publication in the newspaper. Sick Calls / Homebound If you, or someone you know, is homebound, or cannot get to Mass or receive Holy Communion often, because of sickness, or age, please call the Convent at 630-627-5810 to arrange a visit with one of our Ministers of Care. New Parishioners Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Rectory as soon as possible to register. We want to be of service to you! come be a part of our family! Converts For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) call the Rectory. Ministries and Organizations If you are interested in learning more about or joining one of the many ministries at St. Pius X or wish to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Rectory. The Coordinator of Ministries will contact you. Information about the ministries at St. Pius X can be found here. Parish Library All parishioners are welcome to use the Parish Library located in the O'Neill Room. The library is open when the Church is open. Church Signs Forms to have your group's announcement placed on the lighted signs are available at the rectory office. Organ Donors Our parish recognizes the life-giving benefits of organ, tissue and eye donation. We ask that you consider this gift and share your donation wishes with your family. For information, call Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network at 630-758-2601 or visit www.giftofhope.org

Cantigny Park - Robert R. McCormick Museum in Wheaton
The Robert R. McCormick Museum is a historic house museum that depicts the country home of a family that made the Chicago Tribune the “World’s Greatest Newspaper.” Joseph Medill (1823-1899), who became the owner of the Chicago Tribune newspaper in 1874 built this house in 1896 for his daughter and son-in-law, respectively, Katherine Medill McCormick (1853-1932) and Robert Sanderson McCormick (1849-1919). Medill’s grandson, Robert Rutherford McCormick (1880-1955) took possession of the house in 1920. Robert McCormick lived in the house until his death in 1955.

Earth Justice
Earth Justice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. We bring about far-reaching change by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of hundreds of organizations, coalitions and communities..."because the earth needs a good lawyer".

Welcome to Spain's Office of Tourism - Water Tower Place in Chicago's Magnificent Mile
When you visit Chicago's Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue and Pearson St., remember to go to the Water Tower Place, 9th Floor, and ask for travel information from Spain's Tourist Office - at 845 N Michigan Ave Ste 915e, Chicago, IL 60611 312) 642-1992

JVC
Japan Video Corporation

Italian American Chamber of Commerce
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce - Midwest (IACC) is a business association founded in 1907 to provide services to the Italian business community and to American businesses oriented to the Italian market or products.The Chamber's primary goals are promoting the member activities as well as promoting trade relations between Italy and the United States, with a particular focus on the Midwest region of the United States.

Chicago Public Library
The Chicago Public Library is celebrating its 135th Anniversary!..."where knowledge never gets old"

Official Site of the Royal Household of HM the King Don Juan Carlos I de Borbón y Borbón
Official Site of the Royal Household of HM the King Don Juan Carlos I de Borbón y Borbón, Rey de España

Communications Technology
Communications Technology Reports from the Cable 360 Network.

National Association for Specialty Food Trade
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The organization has more than 2,500 current member companies throughout the U.S. and overseas.

Lombard Garden Club in Du Page County, Illinois USA
The Lombard Garden Club's main object is to promote an interest in gardening and to aid in beautifying the landscape of the Lombard community. The Lombard Garden Club is a membership organization that holds monthly progam meetings to increase gardening knowledge of members and the general public. In addition to the meetings, the club holds two major public events a year: the Lilac sale in the spring and Priaire Days in the fall. The Horticulture Study Group is a sub-group of the club which addresses topics of interest. The club sponsors the Junior Garden Club at Madison School, the Lilacia Park Butterfly Garden, the Maple Street Chapel Garden. It assists the Historical Society with its gardens. Once a year select members open their gardens for visits by other members and guests for the annual garden walk. Lombard residents studying for a degree in horticulture are eligible to compete for scholarships awarded by the Lombard Garden Club.

OfficeMax
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American Translators Association
ATA is a professional association founded to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters. Its 10,000 members in more than 90 countries include translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.

L'Université de Montréal à Québec au Canada
Une université de renom Fondée en 1878, l'Université de Montréal forme aujourd'hui avec ses deux écoles affiliées, l'École Polytechnique et HEC Montréal, le premier complexe universitaire au Québec et le deuxième au Canada. Elle accueille plus de 55 000 étudiants, emploie 10 000 personnes et décerne près de 10 000 diplômes à tous les cycles d'études. Montréalaise par ses racines, internationale par vocation, l'Université de Montréal compte parmi les plus grandes universités de la francophonie.

Santiago Calatrava
Chicago Glass Spire Project with Shelbourne Development LLC, Garrett Kelleher.

Chicago Reader Features Hot Type by Michael Miner
Published regularly on Thursday for reading in the Chicagoland area, Illinois, USA.

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Garfield Park Conservatory
Age of Azaleas Spring Flower Show The 2008 Centennial Flower Shows include a number of historical plants and themes that reflect a century of American culture and horticulture, and pay tribute to the Conservatory's long, illustrious past. The first half of the Spring Show features azaleas, some descended from those in the Columbian Exposition of 1893. The second half highlights hydrangeas. More than 5,000 bulbs, including tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, will be in bloom in the Show House.

Merriam-Webster's Spell It!
Welcome to Spell It!, the Scripps National Spelling Bee study site created in cooperation with Merriam-Webster. Spell It! focuses on about 700 words, divided into sections by language of origin. Studying language of origin will enable you to learn and remember several important rules, tips, and guidelines for successfully spelling words in English—the most challenging language of all for spellers! Each section contains one or more "challenge words" in addition to its basic study list. Also included is our list of "Words You Need to Know." These words appear frequently in student essays, and every writer should become familiar with them. You should also study these words to prepare for classroom bees. All of the words listed are linked to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations. If a list word has a dialog bubble next to it, click on the bubble to see a spelling tip for that word. And don't miss the general tips available under the Tips tab in most sections. Although this site's main purpose is to provide you with the official list of study words for 2008, each of its sections also contains at least one exercise. The exercises are intended to give you further information about words that come from a particular language and help you better understand how the words behave in English. Some of the exercises are quite challenging. Don't feel discouraged if you can't answer all of them! Your teacher may have you work on them in groups or as a class. If you get stumped, you can click on the "Show Answer" link to view the correct answer to any exercise question. We hope that you'll find this Web site as enjoyable as it is educational and that the fascinating facts you'll learn about the words discussed here will stay with you for many years to come!

Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art...5,000 years of art...My Met Museum: Gather your favorite works of art from the Museum's online collection; customize the online calendar so it displays the events that interest you; sign up to receive automatic weekly calendar reminders and free email newsletters; and take advantage of rapid checkout online in The Met Store. To register and subscribe to the Museum's email newsletters, see My Met Museum.

CeBit Global Exhibition
THE NO. 1 MARKETPLACE FOR DIGITAL BUSINESS Welcome to the world's most comprehensive showcase of digital technology! Welcome to the one event that annually unites the global ICT community! Welcome to CeBIT 2008, featuring a rich array of "Business Solutions", "Public Sector Solutions", "Home & Mobile Solutions" and "Technology & Infrastructure", plus the special displays "future parc" and "Planet Reseller". For details, see the exhibition program. This year, France is being honored as CeBIT's official Partner Country. New in 2008: CeBIT Global Conferences For more inspiration and added value than ever before, CeBIT 2008 is taking its popular conference program to new heights! Announcing "CeBIT Global Conferences", where you can experience some of the industry's leading minds in two brand-new formats guaranteed to make a splash: CeBIT Keynotes and CeBIT Executive Labs. Be there! The leading business event for the digital world CeBIT is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. The key target groups are users from industry, the wholesale/retail sector, skilled trades, banks, the services sector, government agencies, science and all users passionate about technology. CeBIT offers an international platform for comparing notes on current industry trends, networking, and product presentations. Deutsche Messe AG has organized CeBIT in Hannover each spring since 1986.

Nancy's Notions
Providing sewing inspiration, education, tools, and more for over 25 years.

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Revista Vanidades
"Lo Mejor en Moda--Belleza y Realeza" vanidades@editorialtelevisa.com

ItalIdea
Italidea is a not-for profit organization created in 1995 with the purpose of promoting and expanding the knowledge of Italian language and culture throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and the State of Illinois.Working in close relationship with the Education Office of the Consulate General of Italy and with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Italidea organizes a variety of private courses and promotes several public school programs for the teaching of the Italian language, providing financial support for teachers'salaries as well as instructional materials.

University of Illinois at Chicago - UIC on Halsted
The University of Illinois consistently ranks among the top public universities in the nation. The campuses in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield offer hundreds of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, many of them among the best in the United States and taught by nationally and internationally respected faculty. In fact, eleven Nobel Prize winners have served on the University of Illinois faculty. The new online Global Campus initiative will make Illinois-quality degree programs available around the world. Admission to the University is selective and based on factors that best predict a student's likelihood of success in a competitive academic environment. Since 1867, the University of Illinois has been on the cutting edge of research and discovery. Research at the University has yielded such revolutionary innovations as the Web browser, new plant varieties and even the discovery of a third form of life. University of Illinois faculty scholars and researchers attract thousands of separate grants and contracts that range from tens of thousands of dollars to multi-year, multi-million dollar projects.

Ancient Quest of Author Dr. Karen Ralls
Welcome. Whatever our chosen paths, we are all on a quest for Truth… Welcome to the website of medieval historian, world religions scholar and spirituality author Dr Karen Ralls -- Oxford-based popular conference speaker, international lecturer, acclaimed specialist researcher, media and film consultant, and noted author of The Knights Templar Encyclopedia (Career Press, NJ, 2007), The Templars and the Grail (Quest Books, Chicago, 2003), The Quest for the Celtic Key (Luath, Edinburgh 2002) and Music and the Celtic Otherworld (Edinburgh University Press, Palgrave/Macmillan, NY 2000)

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United Nations
The United Nations is a global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, security, economic development, and social equity.

French American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago Illinois USA
Welcome to the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago Created in 1978, the FACC has 2 principal missions : Promotion of the French American business community; Support of French and American companies with their trade needs

Satellite Today
Welcome to Satellite TODAY, the Internet's leading source for business news, market research and competitive analysis in the satellite communications industry. To learn more about a paid subscription as well as complimentary content on this site, please click subscribe.

Illinois State Library Search via Secretary of State Jesse White's Web Site
Use I-Share, the Illinois State Library's Online Catalog to find books and other library materials at the State Library or at any of the other 71 libraries in the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) that contribute records to I-Share. The I-Share database now contains more than nine million unique bibliographic records and more than thirty million item records. SILC (Statewide Illinois Library Catalog) The Illinois Group Catalog is an OCLC Union Catalog which contains all Illinois libraries’ holdings that reside in WorldCat. The Catalog supports both resource discovery and access, through mediated and unmediated interlibrary loan capabilities. The Illinois Group Catalog utilizes the familiar FirstSearch platform, employing a customized subset of WorldCat. Bibliographic holdings displays can be scoped geographically to each Library System LLSAP database, as well as Illinet Online, and type of library. Links to complete WorldCat holdings are also provided. Some special features of the Illinois Group Catalog include a link from a WorldCat record to a local system record, via a standard record number; links to additional versions of a books, including large print and foreign language editions; book cover images; links to book reviews, summaries, and publication information in Books in Print. The Illinois Group Catalog is available at the Find-It! Illinois website. KLAS Online Catalog Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) is the site from which you can search the holdings of the Illinois State Library TBBS online catalog. This collection of more than 65,000 titles is available to Illinois residents who are participants in the Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program. Titles in audio and braille format are available. Program participants are eligible to order books online from this site. WorldCat WorldCat is a union catalog that lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world. The catalog holds tens of millions of bibliographic records that represent more than one billion items. It encompasses hundreds of languages and all formats, including rapidly growing numbers of electronic resources and digital objects. BACK TO CYBERDRIVEILLINOIS

Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, founded in 1922 as The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, is a leading independent, nonpartisan organization committed to influencing the discourse on global issues through contributions to opinion and policy formation, leadership dialogue, and public learning. The Chicago Council brings the world to Chicago by hosting public programs and private events featuring world leaders and experts with diverse views on a wide range of global topics. Through task forces, conferences, studies, and leadership dialogue, the Council brings Chicago’s ideas and opinions to the world.

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Lombard Historical Museum in Du Page County, Illinois
Restored to the era when Lombard was incorporated as a town in 1869, the Lombard Historical Museum is typical of housing built after the Civil War. As a cottage style house, it features rooms furnished with Victorian artifacts that exemplify the lifestyle of the emerging middle class during the late nineteenth century. The Lombard Historical Museum is open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by appointment. Tours of the house, a research facility, and educational programs are available.

Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Chinatown Special Events in 2008 Take a look and visit to participate in the exciting events happening in and around Chinatown throughout 2008! Celebrate the Chinese New Year with us...!

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Panera Bakery & Café
With the skill of an artisan, the heat of the oven and a few fine ingredients, at Panera Bakery & Café our bakers make bread that is simply delicious — and baked fresh in our ovens every day. Browse our Panera Bakery-Café Menu In this section, you can browse the Panera Bread bakery-cafe menu and get nutrition information for our products. We've grouped our menu into three sections: Our Bakery Menu is where you'll find our freshly baked breads, bagels, baked egg soufflés and pastries and sweets. Our Cafe Menu is where you'll find our sandwiches, soups, Crispani®, hand-tossed salads, beverages and our Panera Kids™ menu. For Your Pantry provides more information on the dipping sauces and oils, dressings and whole bean coffee you can buy in our bakery-cafes to bring the great taste of Panera Bread home with you.

Fraternity of Mary Immaculate Queen
From Galway, Ireland, Our Lady comes to us as Immaculate Queen of the Universe. In her, we contemplate the work of God, his full victory over sin and death. She is truly "our hope" (as we pray in the Salve Regina/Hail, Holy Queen), revealed as the created being who is "full of grace" (Lk 1, 28). As Mary proclaims in her Magnificat, "the Almighty works marvels for me", and so she can educate her children : not to turn us away from realities of this earth, but on the contrary to dwell here as beloved children of the Father. Mary is Immaculate : this means that in her, there is not the slightest resistance to God's working ; she welcomes his will with her whole being. Mary is the Queen : this means that she draws us, from this earth, toward a new world, the Kingdom prepared for us from the foundation of the world (cf. Mt 25, 34). Highlighting Mary's queenship certainly doesn't mean forgetting her motherly love ! Clothed as Queen of God's all-powerful love, Mary, with all her maternal tenderness, exerts with Jesus a "benevolent" authority, in the Holy Spirit. So we could say that the charism of our Messenger Family, following Clémence Ledoux is to render this mystery present in our ordinary daily lives. Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe, triumph and reign ! «Here is the Queen of the Universe with the maternal Heart : She comes to meet her children, clothed in the infinite power of love. Her cloak is bordered with ermine and envelops the earth with her royalty of love as a sign of her protection. Her crown of gold and precious stones is the sign of the royalty of this Queen of love. The royal sceptre held in her right hand, inclined as a sign of mercy, shows her power and her authority, which is one of love. On her finger shines the ring of her alliance with her people. At her feet, there is no longer the dragon, but the lily : She is the one who offers the purity of her heart to the earth, so that all men may see God and his victory. Around her waist she wears the rosary : each 'Our Father' is represented by a rose of charity inviting the poor and the little ones to pray with one heart. The stunning light which comes down from Heaven manifests the unique love which the Holy Trinity has lavished upon her. A tremendous goodness emanates from this Queen with the motherly heart. Her face, like her entire being, has the imprint of gentleness and majesty. Her eyes, filled with mercy, are lowered towards the earth, looking for us, wanting to tell us of all the love with which the Heavenly Father loves his children. She smiles at us with tenderness, and her hands reach out to us to protect us and to bestow on each one the graces of her divine Son. She advances over the world and her feet barely touch the ground, reminding us that our time on earth is but a journey leading us to the Father.»

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InfoCanada - LienCanada
Toutes les semaines, l'équipe de LienCanada publie le bulletin InfoCanada, un résumé des actualités canadiennes. Si vous avez des commentaires ou des suggestions, veuillez nous écrire, à nouvelles@ambassadeducanada.org. Les articles publiés dans le bulletin proviennent de différents sites de nouvelles canadiens et américains. Ils apparaissent dans la langue de publication. LienCanada s'efforce de minimiser les liens payants dans InfoCanada. Cependant, certains de nos liens vers des sites webs d'informations peuvent vous mener à d'autres liens auxquels des coûts sont associés. Il est à noter que ces liens sont normalement disponibles sans frais au moment de la publication d'InfoCanada, mais deviennent parfois payants quelques heures ou jours plus tard. LienCanada continuera de tenter d'assurer l'accès à des informations sans frais à tout nos lecteurs. Parlez de InfoCanada à vos amis et passez le mot!

Agile 2008 Conference
Toronto, Canada www.agile2008.org

Howard Rheingold's Story
I fell into the computer realm from the typewriter dimension, then plugged my computer into my telephone and got sucked into the net. In earlier years, my interest in the powers of the human mind led to Higher Creativity (1984), written with Willis Harman, Talking Tech (1982) and The Cognitive Connections (1986) with Howard Levine Excursions to the Far Side of the Mind: A Book of Memes (1988), Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming (1990), with Stephen LaBerge, and They Have A Word For It: A Lighthearted Lexicon of Untranslatable Words and phrases.(1988).

España - Presidencia del Gobierno del Sr. José Luis R. Zapatero
Presidencia del Gobierno de España en el Palacio de La Moncloa, en Madrid. Complejo de la Moncloa, Avda. Puerta de Hierro, s/n. 28071 Madrid. (España).

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Sheldon Peck Homestead in the Village of Lombard, Du Page County, Illinois, USA
Historic Sheldon Peck Homestead 355 E. Parkside Avenue Lombard, IL 60148 Sheldon Peck is a nationally known portrait painter and artist who painted in the United States fom 1820 to 1868. Peck's early American portraits are now found in East Coast and Midwest museums or owned by private collectors.

National Education Association
Checklist for a Teaching Portfolio. An Ongoing Record of Your Professional Life Maintaining a teaching portfolio can serve a number of purposes. For example, it can provide a record of your background and teaching experience. It can help you reflect on your work with students. It can help you see your professional progress and growth. And it can keep all this information at your fingertips. Create a teaching portfolio that is minimal and meaningful. Your portfolio might include some or all of the following: Your professional background Class descriptions: time, grades, and content Written examinations: National Teacher's Exam, state licensure test A personal statement of teaching philosophy and goals Documentation of what you've done to improve your teaching (e.g., a list of seminars you've attended) Implemented lesson plans, handouts, and notes Graded student work such as tests, quizzes, and class projects Videotape or audiotape of classroom lessons Colleague observation records Written reflections on teaching Photographs of bulletin boards, chalkboards, or projects

Toshiba

The Economist

Museum of Science and Industry
"The Glass Experience" Museum Hours Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open every day except Christmas Museum Location Museum of Science & Industry 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637 1 (773) 684-1414

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Official Website
Preserving the Charm of Beijing, an old city full of beauty and mystery, but time has visibly taken its toll over the centuries. With the successful bid to host the Olympics, the ancient town has taken steps towards revealing its historic glory to the world.

SATELLLITE 2009 Conference and Exhibition
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., March 24-27, 2009

Beijing 2008 - The Official Web Site of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Preserving the Charm of Beijing, China Beijing is an old city full of beauty and mystery, but time has visibly taken its toll over the centuries. With the successful bid to host the Olympics, the ancient town has taken steps towards revealing its historic glory to the world.

XVIII FIT World Congress in Shanghai, China
The Federation of International Translators is sponsoring the XVIII FIT World Congress about "Translation and Cultural Diversity" during 2008 in Shanghai, China during August 4-7, 2008.

Languages & The Media, Sprachen und Medien, Les langues dans l'audiovisuel
7th International Conference & Exhibition on Language Transfer in Audiovisual Media "Global Business - Local Access. Good-bye Quality?" October 29-31, 2008, Hotel Intercontinental Berlin Call for Papers, Submit Your Proposal by May 16, 2008. Email: info@languages-media.com

Calendars Through the Ages: Past, Present, Future, and Beyond...
The Chinese Calendar Chinese New Year is the main holiday of the year for more than one quarter of the world's population. Although the People's Republic of China uses the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes, a special Chinese calendar is used for determining festivals. Various Chinese communities around the world also use this calendar. At right, a large dragon lantern glows at a festival for Chinese New Year at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial. Taipei, Taiwan. The beginnings of the Chinese calendar can be traced back to the 14th century B.C.E. Legend has it that the Emperor Huangdi invented the calendar in 2637 B.C.E. The Chinese calendar is based on exact astronomical observations of the longitude of the sun and the phases of the moon. This means that principles of modern science have had an impact on the Chinese calendar. The Chinese calendar - like the Hebrew - is a combined solar/lunar calendar in that it strives to have its years coincide with the tropical year and its months coincide with the synodic months. It is not surprising that a few similarities exist between the Chinese and the Hebrew calendar: An ordinary year has 12 months, a leap year has 13 months. An ordinary year has 353, 354, or 355 days, a leap year has 383, 384, or 385 days. When determining what a Chinese year looks like, one must make a number of astronomical calculations: First, determine the dates for the new moons. Here, a new moon is the completely "black" moon (that is, when the moon is in conjunction with the sun), not the first visible crescent used in the Islamic and Hebrew calendars. The date of a new moon is the first day of a new month. Secondly, determine the dates when the sun's longitude is a multiple of 30 degrees. (The sun's longitude is 0 at Vernal Equinox, 90 at Summer Solstice, 180 at Autumnal Equinox, and 270 at Winter Solstice.) These dates are called the Principal Terms and are used to determine the number of each month: Principal Term 1 occurs when the sun's longitude is 330 degrees. Principal Term 2 occurs when the sun's longitude is 0 degrees. Principal Term 3 occurs when the sun's longitude is 30 degrees. etc. Principal Term 11 occurs when the sun's longitude is 270 degrees. Principal Term 12 occurs when the sun's longitude is 300 degrees. Each month carries the number of the Principal Term that occurs in that month. In rare cases, a month may contain two Principal Terms; in this case the months numbers may have to be shifted. Principal Term 11 (Winter Solstice) must always fall in the 11th month. All the astronomical calculations are carried out for the meridian 120 degrees east of Greenwich. This roughly corresponds to the east coast of China. Some variations in these rules are seen in various Chinese communities. Chinese year Zodiac animal Gregorian calendar 4693 Boar January 31, 1995 4694 Rat February 19, 1996 4695 Ox February 7, 1997 4696 Tiger January 28, 1998 4697 Hare/Rabbit February 16, 1999 4698 Dragon February 5, 2000 4699 Snake January 24, 2001 4700 Horse February 12, 2002 4701 Ram/Sheep February 1, 2003 4702 Monkey January 22, 2004 4703 Rooster February 9, 2005 4704 Dog January 29, 2006 4705 Boar February 18, 2007 4706 Rat February 7, 2008 4707 Ox January 26, 2009 4708 Tiger February 10, 2010 4709 Hare/Rabbit February 3, 2011 4710 Dragon January 23, 2012 4711 Snake February 10, 2013 4712 Horse January 31, 2014 4713 Ram/Sheep February 19, 2015 4714 Monkey February 9, 2016 4715 Rooster January 28, 2017 4716 Dog February 16, 2018 4717 Boar February 5, 2019 4718 Rat January 25, 2020 In leap years, at least one month does not contain a Principal Term. The first such month is the leap month. It carries the same number as the previous month, with the additional note that it is the leap month.

Webster's Online Dictionary, Thesaurus

Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

Crabtree & Evelyn, Ltd.
Long before the ‘natural’ and ‘wellness’ movement became popular, Crabtree & Evelyn was wholeheartedly embracing the riches of the natural world. Our inspirational model is the early home apothecary, or “still room” as it was called in England. Still rooms existed in a time when the garden played an integral role in daily life - a time when fresh flowers, herbs and fruits were distilled to make fragrant waters for the bath and soothing essences for the skin. It is this unique relationship with nature that Crabtree & Evelyn diligently seeks to preserve.

España - Gobierno de España, Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia
Vive España mientras compartes tu lengua y tu cultura. ¿Te gustaría pasar un curso escolar en España?¿Conocer sus culturas y sus gentes? ¿Perfeccionar tu español y ampliar tu formación colaborando con el profesorado de inglés en tareas escolares? Hay más de 1200 plazas escolares esperándote en diversas ciudades y pueblos españoles. ¡Anímate a solicitar una! Este programa, coordinado por el Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia (MEC), en colaboración con las Consejerías de Educación de las Comunidades Autónomas (CCAA o regiones españolas), es una ocasión para visitar el país y conocer su sistema educativo, los profesores y estudiantes, y compartir con ellos tu lengua y tu cultura. Puedes solicitar tu estancia en cualquiera de las Comunidades Autónomas.

Russian Tea Time

Bill Helmuth: World Traveler, Story Teller
Around the World--Fascinating Presentations of the World's Most Exciting Journeys Email: bhelmuth@aol.com

NEIU Gerontology Program
The M.A. in Gerontology is a multi-disciplinary program designed to provide both breadth and depth in the study of aging. By design, the program is part-time with courses offered in the evening or on Saturday. Most students find that taking one class per term and extending their program over four or five years allows them to best balance work, family and studies. It is, however, possible for a student to complete the program in three to four years by enrolling in two courses per semester after completing PSYC-AGED 401,and by completing their internship and thesis while continuing to take classes. Contact Dr. Lisa Hollis-Sawyer, Ph.D., Gerontology Program Coordinator, Department of Psychology at Northeastern Illinois University. Email: L-HollisSawyer@neiu.edu

Supervalue Inc.
SUPERVALU is a leader in the grocery retailing industry. We combine expertise in grocery retail and supply chain operations - two highly complementary core competencies. SUPERVALU is grounded in a rich, 135-year history of food-industry innovation. Our tradition is fresh thinking.

When Radio Was...Old-Time Radio Broadcasting Classics
When Radio Was is Radio Spirits' nationally syndicated radio program which is hosted by old-time radio expert Greg Bell. Tune in today and enjoy the best of old-time radio!

Panda Express
From traditional Chinese favorites to fresh new taste creations, the Panda Express Chefs have worked up a delicious menu with something for everyone to enjoy.

Caribou Coffee

Old St. Patrick's Church
Since its founding by Irish immigrants on Easter morning in 1846, Old St. Patrick’s has been interwoven in the life and history of the City of Chicago. Founded in 1846 as the first English-speaking parish in the city, the current church building was designed in a Romanesque style by two of Chicago’s earliest practicing architects Augustus Bauer and Asher Carter. The cornerstone was laid on May 23, 1853, and the building was dedicated on Christmas Day, 1856. Old St. Patrick’s is one of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Its survival makes it the oldest public building in the City of Chicago. Inspired by the Celtic art exhibit at the Columbian Expostition of 1893 and the Book of Kells in Ireland, Thomas A. O’Shaughnessy designed, constructed, and personally installed the 15 beautiful stained-glass windows of Old St. Patrick’s between 1912 and 1922. The 12 side windows were inspired by the Celtic designs of Ireland's Book of Kells. The final triptych windows, done in an art nouveau style and installed in the eastern facade of the church, are the “Faith, Hope & Charity” windows, also known as the Terrence MacSwiney Memorial Triptych. In 1977, Old St. Patrick's was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Old St. Patrick’s is home to a membership of over 3,000 households and innumerable friends. As we grow, we continually redefine what it means to be an urban church. We are committed to remaining open to new visions and possibilities, seeking broader horizons as we journey into our future.

IBM

Cardini's Baked Fresh

Gerontological Society of America
The Gerontological Society of America is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages.

Brazzaz
Brazilian Steakhouse! 539 N.Dearborn St., Chicago, Illinois 60610, Tel. 312/595-9000 Email: info@brazzaz.com

Au Bon Pain Café
Au Bon Pain is "Beyond the Ordinary" whenever you visit for early breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack... for healthy, organic food--a freshly made sandwich, a delicious cup of soup, an oven-baked pastry or a selection of fruits and vegetables from the salad bar. There is always hot steaming coffee, tea, or a variety of cold beverages available. In addition, there are other appetizing meals in a bowl to challenge your palate with ethnic flavor, spices, and sauces... Eating and drinking at Au Bon Pain is always an extraordinary experience for the discerning taste of a gourmet and epicurean palate.

U.S. Department of Commerce

Athena Restaurant

Bakers Square Restaurants & Pies
Bakers Square provides great pie, special soups, salads, sandwiches and meals as well as prompt, friendly service in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. We’re the casual restaurant that is your destination for everyday occasions.

Global Food & Style Expo 2008 Chicago McCormick Place
Global Food & Style Expo (2008) McCormick Place Chicago, IL April 27-29, 2008 Connect. Compare. Challenge. Chicago! 2008 Spring Fancy Food Show Educational Program With even more offerings than last year, the 2008 Spring Fancy Food Show Educational Program presents opportunities for NASFT members and all attendees of the Global Food and Style Expo to connect, compare notes with colleagues, and challenge conventional thinking – all while enjoying a stay in beautiful springtime Chicago. By attending, session attendees will have the exclusive benefit of receiving hands on training and lectures designed specifically with your needs in mind as well as coaching from key industry experts. Be a part of this exciting program as pivotal industry research is revealed at two separate sessions, flavors are sampled at two tasting seminars, trends are tackled and common business dilemmas are dealt with head on, ranging from those of an entry level manufacturer to more complex branding, marketing and packaging issues.

Translators Association of China
TAC is the proud sponsor of FIT 2008 World Congress featuring "Translation and Cultural Diversity" in Shanghai, China for the XVIII World Congress of the International Federation of Translators, a global educational and networking event for translators and interpreters to be held in Shanghai, China during August 4-7, 2008.

Garfield Park Conservatory
The Garfield Park Conservatory turns 100 in 2008, and you are invited to celebrate with us throughout the year! Join us for exciting events, fascinating exhibits, fun performances, and more! See below for details about children’s activities inspired by the Centennial, an invitation to join us at the opening of a photo exhibit, an announcement for a new book about the history of your favorite Conservatory, and information about our up-coming permanent exhibit Sugar from the Sun. Watch the E-Letter and our website at www.garfieldconservatory.org for more information about the Centennial as the year progresses!

Friends of the Parks in Illinois
Friends of the Parks (FOTP) is a 501(c)(3) designated park advocacy organization, dedicated to preserving, protecting, and improving Chicago's parks and forest preserves for all citizens. Since 1975, FOTP has increase private and public commitment to Chicago's parks through establishing park advisory councils, developing new parks, renovating playlots, and presenting public workshops and lectures to create and informed citizenry. Friends of the Parks' Mission Our mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the use of Chicago parks, forest preserves and recreational areas for the benefit of all neighborhoods and citizens. Our new office address: 17 North State Street, Suite 1450 Chicago, IL 60602-3315

IPTV World Forum North America 2008 - Chicago
22-23 July 2008, McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, Illinois USA Register for Free Exhibition Passes at http://www.iptv-northamerica.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,72/

Judy Biggert Congresswoman 13th District of Illinois
A lifelong Illinois resident, Judy Biggert combines a wealth of experience as a legislator, lawyer, community leader, and small business owner to serve the suburban Chicago residents of Illinois' 13th District in the US House of Representatives. As the only Republican member of the Illinois delegation on the Education and Workforce Committee, Judy worked to help craft the No Child Left Behind Act, which included her bill to nearly double annual funding for homeless education programs. She is the sponsor of legislation to promote financial literacy among our youth and she wrote legislation, now law, to increase funding for the training of math and science teachers. As Co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues during the 107th Congress, Judy worked to improve funding for women's health research, victims of dating violence and child care assistance for low income families. In 2001, she introduced legislation that expands legal assistance for victims of domestic violence and worked with the Bush Administration to pass a bill that fast-tracked money to Afghan women and children for their basic health and educational needs. In the 110th Congress, Judy is a member of three committees -- Financial Services, Education and Labor, Science and Technology – and of six subcommittees. She serves as Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. In addition, Judy serves as a member of: the Education and Labor Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education; the Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness; the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development; the Science and Technology Subcommittee on Energy and Environment; and the Science and Technology Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.

American Library Association

StarDate for Stargazers and Cosmic Friends
Welcome to StarDate Online! StarDate is the public education and outreach arm of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory. Our English and Spanish radio programs air daily on more than 500 stations. And our popular bimonthly astronomy magazine is the perfect skywatching companion for amateur astronomers or anyone interested in celestial events and space exploration. We also offer astronomy resources to teachers, the media, and the public. General information about StarDate and astronomy. Send mail to: StarDate 1 University Station A2100 Austin, TX 78712 512-471-5285 Credits Executive Producer: Damond Benningfield Producer: Doug Addison Contributors: Brad Armosky, Dr. Tom Barnes, Rebecca Johnson, Tim Jones, Alan MacRobert, Julie Duiker, Vincent Perez III, Paul Previte McDonald Observatory: Dr. David Lambert, Director Sandra Preston, Assistant Director for Outreach and Education

American Association of Notaries
Serving Notaries Nationwide... Our Mission... is to make your experience as an Illinois notary public a protected and rewarding one. We have assisted thousands of notaries in obtaining or renewing their notary public commission and we look forward to serving you. We are your complete source for notary supplies, bonds, education, errors and omissions policies, service, and expertise! We will keep you up to date on Illinois notary law with seminars, educational material, membership, and our online newsletter. We are the voice of Illinois notaries.

Federal Trade Commission
Welcome to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) The FTC deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers’ interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies.

History of Du Page County in the Village of Lombard
Lombard by Margot Fruehe. The end of the Black Hawk War in 1832 signaled the beginning of the development of the area called Lombard. According to C. W. Richmond's 1876 DuPage County History, the earliest settler on the land of the town proper was Luther Morton, who built a cabin near the present rail depot, the heart of present day Lombard. But the town was originally named for brothers, Ralph and Morgan Babcock, who had settled farther west, near the DuPage River.

Illinois Institute of Technology

Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois USA
(Roman Catholic Church) North State Street at Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA Go Forth.. -telling the Good News -sharing the breaking of the Bread -enriching the community through our talents, treasures, and time -transforming the community by prayer and action. Holy Name Cathedral has been serving Catholics and the city of Chicago for over 150 years. The Current Cathedral building opened in 1875, four years after the old church was destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire. Since that time, six Cardinals have presided over the parish and the Archdiocese, ministering to hundred of thousands of parishioners and visitors while overseeing an organization that provides invaluable services to the community’s poor, sick, and homeless. Holy Name Cathedral’s rich history carries a burden though. The campus consists of several very old buildings, and the last major renovation of the Cathedral took place almost 40 years ago. Time has taken its toll on the physical structures. The time has come to do something about it. Please help us preserve our Cathedral campus, ensuring that it continues to thrive as the center of Catholicism in Chicago. Join us in supporting the Restore & Renew Campaign. The Plans The Preservation Plan {$2.9 million} In 2006, Holy Name Cathedral enlisted the services of a consulting firm to conduct an engineering study. The findings identified several critical items in need of repair or renovation: Repair Limestone façade Upgrade air conditioning system Replace 50-year old boilers Replace the Cathedral floor and refinish pews The replacement of the Cathedral floor started in January 2007. The previous combination of stone and standard carpeting was replaced with a more durable terrazzo surface. Additionally the pews were refinished and reinstalled. The project was undertaken prior to Restore & Renew campaign to take advantage of an abnormally long break between the end of Advent and the beginning of Lent. Replace roof membrane Update fire protection in rectory Repair hot water heaters and pipes

Flat Top Grill
Healthy Organic Asian Meals in a Bowl!

Christ the King Parish, Church, School, Community in Lombard
1501 South Main Street, Lombard IL 60148 Church: 1-630-629-1717

Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs/International Federation of Translators
FIT is an international federation of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists gathering more than 100 associations from all over the world. Its purpose is to promote professionalism in the disciplines it represents. FIT is also concerned with the conditions of professional practice in various countries and strives to defend translators' rights in particular and freedom of expression in general. FIT maintains formal consultative relations with UNESCO.

Classic Cinemas - Films - Movies - Reviews
Classic Cinemas, based in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a family-owned business, run by Willis, Shirley and Chris Johnson. It was started in 1978 with the operation of the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove, Du Page County.

Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Empire State Building 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600 New York, NY 10118 USA Tel: (212) 967 2170 Fax: (212) 564 1415 info@spainuscc.org Chairman's Message (from the Spring Issue of "Spain: The Business Link") by Mario Díaz-Cruz, III Chairman, The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Design. There’s more to it than just looking good. It’s a reflection of our aesthetic values, our images of beauty, our philosophy in life, and our outlook on the world. How we dress, the homes we live in, and the art on our walls all reflect choices we’ve made, our understanding of who we are, and our place in the world. It is the outcome of our personal and shared history and helps identify us as individuals and within a broader culture. When it comes to Spain, the country has long carved out a unique perspective in the worlds of creativity. In this issue of Spain: The Business Link, we look at design—and the business of design—through the lens of Spain. From Spanish fashion firms designing for consumers in New York, to a New York–based archi-tecture firm’s ongoing affair with Spain. From the influence of Spain and Spanish culture in films destined for international audiences, to an American so impressed with Spanish art that he amassed a collection that became known as the Prado on the Prairie. This year, the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been busy making things happen for the Spanish-American business community. In the section “News from the Chamber,” you can read about our networking events for members and their guests, our seminars with luminaries such as IESE’s business guru Erich Joachimsthaler and EU Commissioner Joaquín Almunia, and our trade missions and conferences that bring business information and con-tacts to entrepreneurs on both sides of the Atlantic.Our next gala is also in the works. This September, we bestow our Business Leader of the Year Award on Esther Koplowitz, honorary chairman and primary shareholder of FCC, Spain’s largest construction firm. Her leadership has guided FCC through a period of tremen-dous growth, both in Spain and abroad. In New York, FCC’s U.S. subsidiary CEMUSA has won important contracts for the provision of street furniture in urban markets such as New York, Boston, and Miami. The Chamber also has added a presence in Washington, DC; Atlanta, Ga.; and Spain. Thanks to the participation of MAPA Ventures, Hemisphere Trade Services, and Global Strategies, the Chamber is now better able to reach out to the business communities in these areas. Establishing these relationships opens up new opportunities for existing members as well. At the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, we are working for you to create value through networks, events, information, and communication. We’re here to help you, and we appreciate that opportunity. Senior Representative in Madrid, Spain Antonio Camuñas President Global Strategies Nuñez de Balboa, 120, 6 izq. 28006 Madrid SPAIN Tel: (34) 91 564 1036 Fax: (34) 91 564 1038 www.global-strategies.es Senior Representative in Washington, DC Michael Peck Founder and Partner MAPA, Inc. 1775 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20006 Tel: (202) 463 7744 Fax: (202) 955 5791 www.iberamerica.com Senior Representative in Atlanta, GA José Ignacio González President Hemisphere Trade Services, Inc. 98 Mitchell Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Tel: (404) 880 0015 Fax: (404) 223 6910 www.hemispheretradeservices.com

Joffrey Ballet Company in Chicago, Illinois USA
Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino's uniquely American vision of dance first took form in 1956. The original company consisted of six dynamic and highly individual dancers. While Robert Joffrey stayed in New York to teach ballet classes and earn money to pay the dancers' salaries, Gerald Arpino led the troupe across America's heartland, in a station wagon that pulled a U-Haul trailer. Their repertoire of original ballets by Robert Joffrey set them apart from other small touring companies, who often performed scaled-down versions of the classics. From the beginning, Joffrey and Arpino wanted a company that came out of their roots, out of America.

Chinese American Service League - Chinatown Chicago Illinois USA
CASL in Chinatown, Chicago, Illinois USA 2141 South Tan Court Chicago IL USA 60616 312-791-0418 312-791-0509 Founded in 1978, the Chinese American Service League (CASL) is the largest and most comprehensive social service agency in the Midwest dedicated to serving the needs of Chinese Americans. Housed in the Kam L. Liu Building, with over 250 multilingual and multicultural professional and support staff, CASL’s $7.8 million budget supports programming that mainly serves newly-arrived immigrants who often do not have formal education, possess few transferable job skills, and know little of the world around them. Since many of these individuals do not speak English and sometimes have no family or friends in the area, CASL becomes their instant family, friend, and teacher. Each year the agency’s programs—in child education and development, employment services, counseling and social service, health, elderly services, and more—reach more than 18,000 clients annually who live primarily in the Chinatown, Armour Square, and Bridgeport areas of Chicago. Additional clients from across Chicago, neighboring suburban communities, and adjacent Midwestern states also use CASL’s services. CASL is a United Way partner agency and welcomes clients of all ages and backgrounds. CASL continues to work hard to ensure all members of Chicago’s diverse population can become independent, productive members of society. History Over twenty-five years ago a group of friends came together and discussed the needs of Chicago’s Chinese community. Some of them had already been working in the community as teachers, others had a background in social service, and some were business professionals. What they shared was a desire to help others and a drive to make a difference in their own community. The subsequent history of CASL’s growth is remarkable, and involved many steps along the way that clients, volunteers, members of CASL’s board, and staff all helped make possible. Throughout this was, of course, the community itself—as it grew, CASL grew along side of it. The strength of the agency is that it never lost its initial commitment to service, grounded in a holistic, one-on-one approach to individual casework.

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Chicago Tribune

Fannie May Candies - Gourmet Chocolate Candy for the Finest Chocolate Lovers
Taste and try Fannie May Boxed chocolates and truffles. Create your own assortment, gift-packaged, and standard candy selections. Ask for a chocolate sample from the tastiest buttercreams to the richest chocolate fudge...

Patrimonio Nacional de España
Patrimonio Nacional custodia los bienes de titularidad del Estado afectados al uso y servicio del Rey y de los miembros de la Real Familia, para el ejercicio de la alta representación que la Constitución y las leyes les atribuyen (Ley de 16 de junio de 1982). Administra también conventos y monasterios que fundaron los reyes, y que han continuado con su labor espiritual hasta nuestros días bajo el patronazgo del Rey de España. Estos palacios y monumentos constituyen uno de los conjuntos más importantes de la historia de occidente y su formación ha sido, durante siglos, motor de la cultura de España, manteniendo una importante influencia en Europa e Hispanoamérica. Este conjunto está abierto al estudio e investigación histórica y puede ser visitado por el público a excepción de los días en que se celebran actos oficiales.

Franciscan Friars of Chicago at St. Peter's Catholic Church in the Loop
stpeterloop@aol.com

Chamber Opera Chicago
Chamber Opera Chicago, "No matter how well I think I know a work, Chamber Opera Chicago always gives it a fresh perspective." -New City. Chamber Opera Chicago Office/Studio ... Proudly Presents "Carmen" with a beautiful choreagraphy by Dame Libby Komaiko, featuring Flamenco dancers from the Ensemble Español, Spanish Dance Theater. Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 30, 2008, at 3:00 p.m., Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 North Southport, Chicago. Music by George Bizet. Chamber Opera Chicago Office/Studio 1920 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 Tel: 312-951-7944 FAX: 312-951-7948, Email us: ChamberOpera@aol.com

Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago
Northeastern Illinois is the most diverse university in the Midwest (according to U.S. News and World Report) and a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Founded in 1867, NEIU continues to meet the demand for quality, affordable education, serving 12,000 students at the 67-acre main campus on Chicago's north side and three additional campuses in the metropolitan area

Scott Byron & Company
We Care About What We Craft. Scott Byron & Co. is an award-winning landscape architectural company that operates on this principle: "We take care of all the details for you." We are driven by service and dedicated to quality. Executing a project that meets your highest expectations and personal needs is our goal. Located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, Scott Byron & Co. is an established $20 million company and a leader in the landscape design/build field. We are an organization that is client-focused and team-driven. These positions will appeal to you if you want to use your leadership skills focusing on the client's needs, in an environment that is both busy and enjoyable.

Square D
A brand of Schneider Electric. NEMA Type Electrical Distribution and Industrial Control Square D® is a market-leading global brand of Schneider Electric for NEMA type electrical distribution and industrial control products, systems and services. Square D products are found in all types of residential, commercial and industrial construction, in a wide range of manufacturing and processing facilities, and in or on the products of other manufacturers. Schneider Electric, headquartered in Paris, France, is a global electrical industry leader with sales of approximately $17.2 billion (U.S.) in 2006.

Athenaeum Theatre & Performing Arts Center
The Athenaeum opened in 1911 and was constructed by St. Alphonsus Church as a recreational center serving the mostly German community. The building featured a 1000 seat theatre for German Operetta, A gymnasium, bowling alleys, music and meeting rooms. Over the years, meeting rooms gave way to classrooms and the theatre became a temporary church in the early 1950's after a devastating fire damaged the church. Today, under the direction of SCT Productions, the Athenaeum is once again fulfilling it's original purpose. Offices and studio Theatres now occupy former meeting room space and the 1000 seat theatre has been updated. It is our mission to make affordable performance and office space available to to any size non-profit organization, with theatres ranging in size from 56 to 984 seats and office space ranging from a desk in a shared space up to full office suites. For rental information, please call Dan Solari at 773.935-6860.

L'Université Laval à la ville de Québec au Canada
Université Laval, Quebec city - Canada Profile Founded in 1852 in Quebec City, the Université Laval is the oldest French-speaking University on the American continent. At the University, there are over 38.000 students enrolled in one of the 350 programs. The business school, the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, was the first French-speaking business school accredited by the AACSB International. The business school offers programs at Bachelor's, MBA, MSc and PhD levels in different fields of Business Administration. Language of Instruction French, some courses in English for freshman students pursuing their bachelor's degree. Origines de l'Université Laval Implantée au coeur de la capitale du Québec, l'Université Laval compte parmi les grandes universités canadiennes. À l'automne 2005, l'Université Laval offre plus de 350 programmes d'études et elle accueille 38 000 étudiants aux trois cycles. Membre du groupe des dix plus importantes universités canadiennes en matière de recherche, elle a reçu, en 2005, 250 millions de dollars en fonds de recherche et coopération internationale. Ses origines remontent à 1663, alors que Monseigneur de Laval, premier évêque de la Nouvelle-France, fonde le Séminaire de Québec. Une charte royale, constituant l'Université Laval, est octroyée par la reine Victoria en 1852. Peu après, dès 1878, l'Université Laval ouvre une «succursale» à Montréal. Cette Université Laval à Montréal devient, à compter de 1920, l'Université de Montréal. Première université du Canada, l'Université Laval constitue ainsi la source de tout l'enseignement supérieur en français en Amérique.

American Red Cross

Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 as both a museum and school, first stood on the southwest corner of State and Monroe Streets. It opened on its present site at Michigan Avenue and Adams Street in 1893. Built on rubble from the 1871 Chicago fire, the museum housed a collection of plaster casts and had a visionary purpose: to acquire and exhibit art of all kinds and to conduct programs of education. The collection now encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from cultures around the world, and the school's graduate program is continually ranked as one of the best in the country. Within the next decade, a new complex will continue this process of growth.

Berkeley Public Library
This library stocks 42,000 books, plus comic books, 100 periodicals and almost 500 books on tape. Services include a semi-annual used-book sale, a photocopier, a monthly book discussion group, summer reading programs for children and adults and helpful programs on everything from retirement to taxes. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; closed Sunday

Big Foot

Disc Makers
Disc Makers – CD and DVD Manufacturing Made Easy. Welcome to Disc Makers. In addition to being a full-service CD replicator, we are the fastest and easiest CD duplicator around. When you need help with short-run CD duplication, CD duplicators, CD printers, or affordable blank CDs look no further. We do everything in house: from glass mastering and replication to printing, packaging, and poly wrap. Plus, we offer other services like authoring, encoding, graphic design, and menu design.

Sacred Heart Church in Lombard, Illinois USA
114 S. Elizabeth Street Lombard IL 60148 (630) 627-0687 Rev. Thomas Botheroyd, Pastor Celebration of the Lord's Day (Sunday) Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM Weekday: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM Confessions Tuesday 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM Saturday 3:30 PM, or upon request Eucharistic Adoration Perpetual—seven days per week, 24 hours per day

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Ensemble Español Center for Spanish Dance and Music
Dame Libby Komaiko, Founder & Artistic Director In residence at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. The Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater is the premier Spanish dance company and center in the United States to have in-residence status at a university, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. The Ensemble is chartered to share the rich traditions of the dance, music, literature, and culture of Spain in the classical, folkloric and Flamenco styles, with all communities, and to be a center which encourages new artistic creativity within the framework of the Ibero-Hispanic experience. The company, founded in 1976 by artistic director Dame Libby Komaiko, is comprised of forty dancers, singers, and musicians representing a mosaic of cultures from around the world. The Ensemble Español celebrates Spain in America by presenting and promoting cultural pluralism at the community, state, national, and international levels, and at the annual American Spanish Dance Festival administered by the Ensemble. The company shares a rich history and mission of commitment to inter-American and inter-Hispanic world cultures. Within this these cultural contexts, the Ensemble represents classical, ethnic, folkloric, and contemporary traditions as living sources of cultural pride and education. Dame Libby, professor of dance in the music department and dance program, is also the founder and originator of the first academic program and center for Spanish dance in America at Northeastern Illinois University. Today, the Ensemble Español is praised by educators, social agencies, the professional arts world, journalists, and American and Hispanic world governments. The Ensemble appears in a broad range of television, opera, film, and symphonic formats, including with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and works in cultural and educational arts programs developed with state, national, and international government agencies. The Ensemble Español has performed throughout the United States, the Midwest, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Poland and at every major university in Chicago and Illinois. Company dancers guest performances & residencies include Costa Rica, Hawaii & Australia. An extraordinary repertoire of over 120 works (Spanish ballets, traditional folkloric suites and Flamenco dramas) by Dame Libby Komaiko, Edo, Maria Alba, Victorio Korjhan, Roberto Lorca and Spain's legendary dancers and choreographers; Juan Mata & Ana Gonzalez, founding members and former first dancers of the National Ballet of Spain, Timo Lozano, Edo, Paco Alonso, Juanjo Linares, foremost authority on folklore, and Flamenco masters Manolete & Carmela Greco, daughter of the legendary Spanish dancer Jose Greco, exemplifies the Ensemble's dedication to its cultural and artistic mission.

Jesse White Tumbling Team
Welcome to the Official Web Site of the Jesse White Tumbling Team. The internationally known Jesse White Tumbling Team has been thrilling audiences since 1959. Their acrobatic performances can frequently be seen during half-time shows for the National Basketball Association, the National Football League and Major League Baseball games. The team entertains at business and sporting events year-round, including colleges and universities nation-wide.

Leap Year 2008, Friday, February 29th
The Gregorian calendar, which now serves as the standard calendar for civil use throughout the world, has both common years and leap years. A common year has 365 days and a leap year 366 days, with the extra, or intercalary, day designated as February 29. A leap year occurs every four years to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year, or the length of time it takes the earth to complete its orbit about the sun, which is about 365¼ days.

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Adler Planetarium - Total Lunar Eclipse on February 20, 2008
February 20, 2008 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. A total eclipse of the Moon will occur in the early evening hours on February 20, 2008. In the Chicago area, the eclipse will begin at 7:43 p.m. (CST) and end at 11:09 p.m. Join us for a fun event, cloudy or clear!

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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China International Travel Service Head Office
As the largest online China travel agency, we provide economical group travel packages, luxury private travel packages as well as hotel reservation in China with 24/7 manned online services, china travel flight, china travel guide and china cruise service. Contact us E-mail: support-en@cits.com.cn Tel: +8610-65222991 Fax: +8610-65221733

Chicago Area Translators Association
CHICATA was established in 1987 as an independent professional association of individual translators and interpreters. At present, CHICATA has over 170 members, working in about 50 languages and over 120 language combinations and numerous fields of specialization. The CHICATA website is an essential resource for potential clients seeking translation or interpretation services, as it provides detailed information on members' languages, education, fields of specialization, and other relevant data. Potential clients can search the CHICATA Searchable Directory. CHICATA offers valuable benefits to its members. For complete details, we invite you to visit the Eligibility and Benefits page. The Chicago Area Translators and Interpreters Association (CHICATA) was established in 1987 as an independent professional association of individual translators and interpreters.

Jewel Osco Stores
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Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois
Email: support@carli.illinois.edu Toll Free: 866-904-5843 After hours support: 866-904-5843 CARLI Executive Director and Assistant Vice President for Planning and Budgeting Susan Singleton, CARLI Executive Director, 217-244-5167 Cheryl Brown, Administrative Assistant, 217-333-9871 Tom Dorst, Director of Administration and Planning, 217-206-7856 Green Street Office Executive Director, Administrative Services, Business and Financial Services, Collection Services, Communications, Data Services, Systems Services. Directions to the CARLI Green Street Office CARLI 616 E. Green St., Suite 213 Champaign, IL 61820-5752 Campus mail from the University of Illinois should include the campus mail code: MC-366 Green Street main phone: 217/333-9871 Green Street fax: 217/265-0454

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Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council
In honor of Focus the Nation Day – a national teach-in to encourage countrywide dialogue about global warming solutions – Lt. Governor Pat Quinn will launch the first-ever Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact with students, teachers and administrators from six Illinois learning institutions that are leading the charge toward a greener Illinois.

Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc.
Welcome to The Garden Clubs of Illinois Website. Currently we have 9648 members in 206 clubs, an additional 18 affiliate plant societies, arboretums and the-like, and 27 Junior Clubs in Illinois. Founded in 1925, we are a charter member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., an international organization that is the largest volunteer gardening organization in the world. Wander through this site. Find out what we do. Check on educational opportunities. Learn how to join a garden club. Contact us through our Headquarters via mail, telephone, fax or e-mail. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The federation is governed by a Board of Directors representing all areas of Illinois. The President for the 2007-2009 term of office is Jody Bailey. Barbara D. May of Massachusetts is National Garden Club president. The theme for her 2007-2009 administration is "Nurture the Earth - Plant Natives." Mission Statement of National Garden Clubs, Inc.: National Garden Clubs, Inc. provides education, resources, and additional networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, civic and environmental responsibility.

Nuada
At NUADA we're all about beauty in design and craftsmanship. Ireland's rich and passionate history has inspired a renaissance in contemporary art and design, which is reinterpreting Ireland for the 21st century. NUADA offers unique Art, Jewelry, Home Decor and Accessories created by a new generation of visionary Irish artists.

Grand Lodge of Illinois, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Welcome to Illinois Freemasonry: "Faith, Hope, and Charity" Illinois Masonic Charity Fund Most Worshipful Grand Master Daniel C. Yandel welcomes you to the Grand Lodge of Illinois, A.F. and A.M. A brief history of Masonry in Illinois The bicentennial of organized Freemasonry in Illinois was celebrated in 2005 with the observance of the chartering of Western Star Lodge, established in 1805 in the town Kaskaskia in what was then known as the “Indian Territory.” Shadrach Bond, Illinois’ first governor, became a member of this lodge in 1806 and went on to serve as its presiding officer in 1815 and again in 1818, the year in which Illinois achieved statehood. The first Grand Lodge of Masons of Illinois was formed by a small group of Lodges in 1822 and flourished for several years before ceasing operations in 1827, a period that coincided with the short-lived anti-Masonic national political movement. However, by 1839, Freemasonry was on the rebound and Illinois’ current Grand Lodge was formed in 1840. Today, the Masonic Fraternity under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Illinois comprises more than 500 Lodges and 70,000 Masons—men of character from every walk of life all working together to build a better world!

Illinois Human Rights Commission
The State of Illinois and Governor Rod Blagojevich are committed to fighting discrimination in Illinois based on sex, age, race, color, religion, arrest record, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, unfavorable military discharge, retaliation and sexual harassment. You will find information on our mission to adjudicate complaints of civil rights violations in employment, real property transactions, access to financial credit and public accommodations. We provide a neutral forum for resolving complaints of discrimination filed under the Illinois Human Rights Act. Our primary responsibility is to make impartial determinations of whether there has been unlawful discrimination, as defined by the Illinois Human Rights Act. We strive to provide professional, competent, and considerate service to everyone who seeks information from us or who has a case before the Commission. Please let us know if we may be of assistance to you. Abner J. Mikva Chairman

Cuban American National Foundation - USA
The Cuban American National Foundation (CANF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing freedom and democracy in Cuba. Established in Florida in 1981, CANF is the largest Cuban organization in exile, with thousands of members across the United States and other countries, representing a cross section of the Cuban exile community as well as friends of Cuban freedom from around the world. CANF has offices in Miami, Washington D.C., and New Jersey and chapters in Los Angeles, the greater New York area, Chicago, several cities in Florida, Puerto Rico, New Orleans, and Texas. What does CANF Advocate? CANF supports a non-violent transition to a pluralistic, market-based democracy in Cuba - one fostering economic prosperity with social justice - grounded in the rule of law, and constitutionally guaranteed protection for fundamental human rights as well as the social, political, and economic rights of the Cuban people. Quién fundó la FNCA Nuestro Fundador: Jorge Mas Canosa - Feb 6, 2007 - 10:54:02 AM PERFÍL BIOGRÁFICO DE JORGE MAS CANOSA Nació en Santiago de Cuba en 1939, hijo de un matrimonio católico de altas virtudes morales y con fuertes raíces sociales y profesionales en esa sociedad. Allí cursó estudios en las escuelas primaria y secundaria. Posteriormente obtuvo nuevos diplomas en bachillerato y la pre-universitaria del Presbyterian Junior College en North Carolina, EE.UU., regresando a Santiago de Cuba para cursar Leyes en la Universidad de Oriente. Tras meses de intensa lucha como líder estudiantil, primero contra la dictadura batistiana y luego contra el comunismo castrista, fué arrestado y perseguido incesantemente por sus ideales democráticos hasta que, finalmente, no le quedó otra alternativa que tomar el camino del exilio. En Miami se unió a las fuerzas de la Brigada 2506. Posterior al fracaso de la invasión de Bahía de Cochinos regresó a los EE.UU., graduándose como Segundo Teniente del Ejército de los Estados Unidos en el Fuerte Militar Benning, en el Estado de Georgia. En Miami contrajo matrimonio con su novia de los días de estudiante. De su unión nacieron tres hijos que hoy son exitosos empresarios y miembros activos de su comunidad. Jorge Mas Canosa presidió del Consejo de Administración de MasTec, compañía multinacional que se cotiza en la Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York (NYSE), dedicada al sector más avanzado de las telecomunicaciones, con venta de más de 600 millones de dólares anuales y más de 7 mil empleados alrededor del mundo. Jorge Mas Canosa fue merecedor del respeto de sus compatriotas exilados así como de destacadas figuras en las más altas esferas económicas y políticas de los Estados Unidos. Entre los innumerables reconocimientos y honores de que fue objeto, el Mercy College of New York le confirió un PhD. (Doctorado) Honoris Causa por "servicios excepcionales en pro de la democracia y los derechos humanos", y el Departamento de Educación, Salud y Bienestar Social de los Estados Unidos le otorgó el Premio Lincoln-Martí por "una ejecutoria extraordinaria y meritoria del deber cívico en los Estados Unidos de América". En 1991 el Senado de Puerto Rico, en sesión solemne convocada a ese efecto, rindió un homenaje de reconocimiento a Jorge Mas Canosa por "la labor encomiable y valiente que realizó" por devolverle a Cuba un gobierno democrático, respetuoso de los derechos humanos ". Otro gran logro de Jorge Mas Canosa fue ser nombrado por el Presidente Ronald Reagan y ratificado por administraciones posteriores como Presidente de la Junta Presidencial Asesora de Radiodifusión para Cuba, responsables de la supervisión de Radio Martí y Televisión Martí. Ejerció el cargo hasta su fallecimiento en 1997. También fue nombrado Presidente de la Comisión gubernamental para una Cuba Libre. Jorge Mas Canosa se destacó por sus actividades cívicas y empresariales, sobre todo en su comunidad en el Sur de la Florida donde sirvió como miembro directivo o fideicomisario en importantes organismos cívicos y filantrópicos incluyendo la Cámara de Comercio del Gran Miami; la YMCA International Jose Martí; la Asociación de Constructores Latinoamericanos; la Asociación Industrial del Condado Miami-Dade; el Club "Mas Diez" del United Way del Condado Miami-Dade y la Asociación Empresarial Hispanoamericana.

First Church of Lombard
First Church of Lombard United Church of Christ
Our Mission Statement First Church Of Lombard United Church Of Christ is a community of Christians called together by a vision of God's shalom, God's wholeness, justice and peace. We covenant together to be God's faithful people by: becoming partners in a pilgrimage of faith, creating an environment that encourages worship, growth and exploration; providing quality Christian Education experiences for everyone; sharing ourselves and our resources to become effective ministers, striving to make a difference both locally and globally; nurturing an open, inclusive fellowship of faith providing activities seeking to meet diverse needs; living to confirm God's compassionate regard for all creation, supportive of and caring for those in need.

First United Methodist Church
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Join Us! Welcome to our caring and vibrant community! Whether you are new to the area or just looking for a church home, please come in and join our family worship services. The Sunday schedule includes a worship service at 8 a.m. in the chapel with Holy Communion, Sunday School and Confirmation at 9 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. worship in the Sanctuary.

First United Methodist Church USA
The people and pastoral staff of First Church would like to welcome you to our Internet Ministry. As in our church services, all are welcome here. You need not be a Methodist or even a Christian to share in our fellowship in Cyberspace. Please feel free to surf this site and enjoy our resources. Remember, God loves you! The members of our congregation devote their time and efforts in ministry to the community in many ways, from stocking and distributing food to the needy to participating in Habitat for Humanity. Our congregation is made up of people from all walks of life who share their talents selflessly. We encourage each of you to feel the presence of God in your life and join us in worship on Sunday mornings. If you have any questions or concerns, you may e-mail us at: firstunitedmethodist@verizon.net or you can call us at (304) 522-0357 or visit our offices located at: 1124 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701

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Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center Only at Fullersburg Woods can you take a walk, jog with your dog, ride your bike, cross-country ski, or hang out with your laptop in a cozy nature center with free wi-fi. Whether you want to sit and study wildlife through a picture window or check out a nature backpack and head off on an excursion, Fullersburg Woods offers a single starting point with a lot of great endings — and smiles all around! Fullersburg Woods Visitor Center Fullersburg Woods Visitor Center provides an engaging, interactive introduction to the local environment. There, visitors can explore the world of Salt Creek and its inhabitants and learn how to identify common birds and animal tracks. They can get up close and personal with the 13,000-year-old skeleton of a woolly mammoth or use microscopes and spotting scopes to examine creatures that call DuPage County home today. Visitors can also find answers to nature-related questions from the center’s staff of expert naturalists, who love talking about native plants and animals almost as much as they love learning about nature themselves! Modern restrooms, a drinking fountain, and information on other DuPage County forest preserves complement the visitor center’s exhibits. Nature-Education Programs The mission of Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center is to educate the public about humankind’s influence on DuPage County’s natural ecosystems and the inter-relationships with the environment. It does so by offering programs year-round to the general public, teachers and students, and youth and civic groups. For Everyone Scheduled programs for individuals, families and groups focus on natural resources and feature activities from tapping maple trees to identifying spring wildflowers and tracking resident and migrant wildlife. For upcoming programs and events at Fullersburg Woods, visit the Calendar of Events. For Teachers and Their Students Each year more than 35,000 school children visit Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center to learn about the local natural environment and how they can improve conditions for future generations. In fact, the center offers several field-trip and outreach programs, which meet state curriculum standards. Another great way for teachers to introduce students to nature-related topics is with Fullersburg Woods’ innovative educational loan boxes. Each box includes reference information, lessons and activity outlines, and natural objects for display and for use with activities. The materials are meant to enhance curriculum, but teachers can also use them as fun, single-use experiences. Fullersburg Woods has boxes for each of the subjects listed below but welcomes suggestions for future topics. ELL/ESL Nature Detectives Feathers Illinois Birds (IDNR) Illinois Fossils (IDNR) Illinois Insects and Spiders (IDNR) Illinois Trees (IDNR) Illinois Wetlands (IDNR) Illinois Wild Mammals (IDNR) Owls People and Animals from Illinois Past (IDNR) Prairie Plants Prehistoric Life Skulls Tracking Water Monitoring Watersheds For details on field trips, outreach programs, and loan boxes, call (630) 850-8110. The center also offers professional-development programs with CPDU credits for educators. For Youth and Civic Groups Fullersburg Woods is eager to work with youth and civic groups after school or on weekends as staff schedules permit. Naturalists may be available by request to lead programs on topics from geocaching to water studies. They may also work with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on merit-badge requirements and on reaching established troop goals and improving leadership skills. For more information, call Fullersburg Woods at (630) 850-8110. Graue Mill and Museum and Frederick Graue House Located in the southern corner of Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, Graue Mill and Museum is one of the area’s remaining authenticated Underground Railroad “stations” and the only operating waterwheel grist mill in Illinois. Programs on milling, spinning, and weaving illustrate life between 1850 and 1890 and the effect mills had on the area’s culture. The restored Frederick Graue House, the 1850s Victorian home of the Graue family, is a perfect venue for small private functions. Both facilities are owned by the Forest Preserve District and operated by the nonprofit DuPage Graue Mill Corporation. The mill is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from mid-April to mid-November, except on select holidays. House-rental information is available by request. For details, visit Graue Mill, or contact the museum at (630) 920-9720 or info@grauemill.org. Ben Fuller House The area that is now Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve emerged in 1833 as one of the first settlements along Salt Creek. Benjamin Fuller platted much of the land along the waterway and built his home, which now stands on the east side of York Road, sometime near 1840. Volunteering Volunteers at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center lead activities during Nature Discovery Programs and present the world of DuPage flora and fauna to children through games and puppet shows. They help with special events, appear as front-line staff in the visitor center and do so much more. For more information, visit Fullersburg Woods Volunteers, or contact the Forest Preserve District’s Volunteer Services office at (630) 933-7681 or volunteer@dupageforest.com. Accessibility The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to making its facilities accessible to all visitors. People wishing to learn about native habitats, plants and animals will find the nature education center, resource center, restrooms and trails well-suited for wheelchairs. For special accessibility needs or concerns, please contact the District’s ADA coordinator at (630) 933-7683 or TTY (800) 526-0857 at least three business days before your visit. Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center 3609 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 Hours of Operation The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except on select holidays. The surrounding Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve is open daily from one hour after sunrise until one hour after sunset. Programs and Events For upcoming programs and events at Fullersburg Woods, visit the Calendar of Events. Questions? Contact Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center at (630) 850-8110, or at fullersburgwoods@ dupageforest.com.

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ISLMA MISSION AND GOALS MISSION STATEMENT: To promote life-long learning by the students of Illinois, ISLMA will provide leadership and support for the development, promotion, and improvement of the school library media profession and programs in Illinois. GOAL I: Promote efforts to ensure that every student has intellectual access to information in all formats and a broad range of ideas in an atmosphere of free inquiry, ethical use, and confidentiality. GOAL II: Provide leadership to initiate and sustain collaborative planning and teaching which integrates information literacy into the curriculum. GOAL III: Support the professional development and personal achievement of school library media personnel. GOAL IV: Promote the library media professional and the value of school library media programs in the learning process in the educational community, library commu nity, and the community as a whole. GOAL V: Maintain a viable and responsive organization for quality Illinois school library media programs. The Mission Statement and Goals Statements of the association were originally approved by the Board of Directors during the 1994-95 fiscal year. This revision was approved by Board action on October 21, 2000. The goals are not necessarily listed in priority order. History of ISLMA The Illinois School Library Media Association was formed on March 3, 1988 when a group of school library media professionals known as The Friends of School Libraries met at the Oak Brook Hills Conference Center and presented a proposal for formal organization. The necessary organizational tasks were begun immediately. They included filing for incorporation under the General Not for Profit Corporation Act of Illinois, and applying for 501e3 tax exempt status with the IRS. ISLMA also became an affiliate of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) with voting status, began a membership campaign, and planned and executed a major conference. Committee chairs and committee members were appointed and a newsletter was begun.

Illinois Press Association
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Illinois Senator Dan Cronin
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For the 21st Legislative District Address: 313 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148 P: 630.792.0040 F: 630.792.8620 Springfield Office: 309G Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 P: 217.782.8107 F: 217-782-0069 Email: SenatorCronin@aol.com Senior Spelling Bee at the Elmhurst Public Library, Thursday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by Senator Dan Cronin and Senator Carole Pankau. 4th of July Parades - Join Senator Cronin in either of two parades on Friday, July 4th. Details October 2, 2008 - "After Hours" fundraiser - Senator Cronin's Annual "After Hours" Cocktail and Dinner Reception. Details November 3 - December 12, 2008 - Senator Cronin's 11th Annual Coat Drive. Details

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L'Alliance Française de Chicago
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810 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60610 phone: (312) 337-1070 fax: (312) 337 3019 general information: info@af-chicago.org Chicago’s French cultural and learning center dedicated to the study of French language, cultural exchange, and friendship between Americans and French speaking people. The Alliance Française de Chicago is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 institution

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UFEC à Chicago
Email: info@ufechicago.org L'Union des Français de l'Etranger de Chicago: assure la défense des droits et des intérêts des Français de l'étranger. Aide les expatriés et les entreprises qui les détachent à bien réussir leur installation, leur intégration et leur retour. C'est à l'arrivée à Chicago que l'accueil prend toute sa signification et est un atout important pour une bonne intégration et la vie au quotidien.

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LinuxWorld
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August 4-7, 2008, LinuxWorld features more than 100 educational sessions in seven tracks, including virtualization, security, and applications, and middleware. Mark Sunday, CIO and senior vice president, will give a keynote address. LinuxWorld is colocated with the Next Generation Data Center conference.

Lombard Bible Church
Lombard Bible Church
The mission of the Lombard Bible Church is to honor God by introducing people from all cultures to Jesus, doing our part to develop those who exercise saving faith so that they become Spirit-empowered followers of Christ.

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Preserve America, Explore and Enjoy Our Heritage
Preserve America and Save America’s Treasures. Oct. 31, 2007, At a Capitol Hill press conference today, Mrs. Laura Bush, Honorary Chair of Preserve America and Save America’s Treasures, announced introduction of bipartisan legislation authorizing two complementary historic preservation grant programs—Preserve America and Save America’s Treasures. Mrs. Bush was joined by Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne and Senators Hillary Clinton (NY) and Pete Domenici (NM), who introduced the legislation (S. 2262) in the Senate; Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Brad Miller (NC) and Mike Turner (OH), who introduced the legislation (H.R. 3981) in the House; John L. Nau, III, ACHP chairman; and Richard Moe, president of the National Trust

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McDonald's Corporation
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Metropolitan Pier & Expo Auth.
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MPEA owns and manages the McCormick Place complex and seeks to promote and operate conventions, fairs and expositions in the Chicago area, in an effort to strengthen the local economy. Historic Navy Pier is also owned and managed by MPEA and the Authority is charged with carrying out the recreational, commercial and cultural redevelopment and operation of Navy Pier, which has become Chicago's most popular visitor attraction. MPEA is also active in the community, and oversees a variety of programs that positively impact the thousands whose jobs are tied to McCormick Place and Navy Pier, as well as the millions who visit both venues each year. Take a look at our contributions and then plan to visit acclaimed McCormick Place and multi-faceted Navy Pier in the near future.

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New Album Release: "Somewhere from Nowhere". Contemporary Music for Acoustic Guitars, Cello, Trio: Jim Herbert - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar/Piano, Drew Schultz - Lead Guitar/Vocals, Brent Nohl - Cello Email: curbside1@hotmail.com Website: www.curbsidetheband.com Music: www.cdbaby.com/curbside Merch: www.zazzle.com/curbsidetheband Press Kit: www.sonicbids.com/curbside

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National Hispanic Heritage
National Hispanic Heritage Month
[- Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month -] The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

National Hispanic Sales Net
National Hispanic Sales and Marketing Network

National Notary Association
2009 Illinois Notary Law Changes According to Senate Bill 546

National Notary Association

ORACLE
Oracle To Locate Users Groups

Enterprise Performance Management and Business Intelligence

Oracle OpenWorld 2008

Oracle Technology Network

Application Grid

Enterprise 2.0: User Interaction

Oracle University

Oracle Fusion Middleware

Oracle WebLogic Application Server Products

Oracle Presents Two Worlds
An Exclusive Trilogy Starring Marvel Heroes

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle Events

ORACLE

OSCAR
Oscar Academy Awards

OSCON
O'Reilly Open Source Convention
July 21-25, 2008, Portland, Oregon, USA OSCON brings together more than 2,500 open source developers, hackers, experts, IT managers, and users to explore and champion the cause of open principles and open source adoption across the computing industry. Sign up!

Oak Park Public Library
Oak Park Public Library
Information Services 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60301 USA Desk Tel. 708-452-3480, Fax: 708-697-6900 Email: AskaLibrarian@oppl.org

Office of the Surgeon General
Health and Human Services Department
Office of the Surgeon General Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., Acting Surgeon General America's chief health educator, giving Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury.

Ohio Library Council
Ohio Library Council
(1895-1995) Location: http://www.olc.org Suite 305, 35 East Gay Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 USA Tel. 614-221-9057 Fax: 614-221-6234

Original Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
The Original Zen Buddhism Zen is a Japanese word. Chan is the Chinese word that the Japanese called Zen. Chan Buddhism was founded by Bodhidharma, while meditating in a cave above the Shaolin Temple in China. Bodhidharma believed that exercise was required for any monk to reach enlightenment, or be a worthy monk. Bodhidharma's Shaolin Disciples expanded the exercises by adding Muslim Kung Fu drills. The warrior Buddhist Monks looked for the best Kung Fu and China and added Kung Fu weaponry dances from the "Hui" tribes of Northern China. Now, the Shaolin Monks are famous for their Kung Fu. Most people don't realize that Kung Fu was created for spiritual development, not warfare. shaolinZEN.org is the CyberTemple founded by Master Zhen Shen-Lang, who also founded the Tai Chi Youth Nonprofit Organization, and Shaolin Chi Mantis Traditional Buddhist Gongfu. Master Zhen strives to improve each student by developing their body with Yang Style Taijiquan, balance their minds with Zen Buddhism, while developing their inner energies and spiritual powers with Qigong, Yoga, and advanced energy flow meditation exercises. We're glad you've visited us and hope we'll be a regular pit stop on your path to enlightenment.

POFTO
Plastic Optical Fiber Trade Organization

Patricia R. Bellock
Illinois State Representative Patricia R. Bellock 47th District
District Office - DuPage County 1 South Cass Avenue, Suite 205 Westmont, Illinois 60559 Tel. 630-852-8633 Fax. 630-852-6530 Email: rep@pbellock.com Springfield Office: 227-N Stratton Building Springfield, Illinois 62706 Tel. 217-782-1448 Fax. 217-782-2289

People of Pius X Church
St. Pius X Church
Masses Monday through Saturday: 8:30 am Saturday 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Mass in Spanish Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00 am Holy Days: See the previous Sunday Bulletin for the schedule of Masses on the Eve (Vigil) of the Holy Day and on the Holy Day Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30pm Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Sundays at 12:30 PM or at Mass if requested by the family. Parent preparation is required prior to the child's baptism. The parent meeting for baptism is on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Wagner Room in the church. Please call the rectory to register at 630-627-4526. Sacrament of Marriage Please call the rectory at 630-627-4526 and make arrangements at least 6 months prior to your desired wedding date. Funerals Arrangements should be made at the rectory before publication in the newspaper. Sick Calls / Homebound If you, or someone you know, is homebound, or cannot get to Mass or receive Holy Communion often, because of sickness, or age, please call the Convent at 630-627-5810 to arrange a visit with one of our Ministers of Care. New Parishioners Welcome! You are invited to come to or call the Rectory as soon as possible to register. We want to be of service to you! come be a part of our family! Converts For questions and instruction in the faith or to become a part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) call the Rectory. Ministries and Organizations If you are interested in learning more about or joining one of the many ministries at St. Pius X or wish to volunteer time or talent, please contact the Rectory. The Coordinator of Ministries will contact you. Information about the ministries at St. Pius X can be found here. Parish Library All parishioners are welcome to use the Parish Library located in the O'Neill Room. The library is open when the Church is open. Church Signs Forms to have your group's announcement placed on the lighted signs are available at the rectory office. Organ Donors Our parish recognizes the life-giving benefits of organ, tissue and eye donation. We ask that you consider this gift and share your donation wishes with your family. For information, call Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network at 630-758-2601 or visit www.giftofhope.org

Pi Delta Phi
Pi Delta Phi
PI DELTA PHI was founded as a departmental honor society at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1906. After twenty years as a local chapter, Pi Delta Phi declared itself the National French Honor Society and chartered the Beta Chapter at the University of Southern California in 1925, and the Gamma Chapter at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1926. The Society expanded slowly during the next fifteen years, but enjoyed renewed interest and growth during the 1940s and 1950s. At the present time, it numbers more than 330 chapters established at representative public and private colleges and universities in almost every state, as well as chapters in Paris and Aix-en-Provence. The society was admitted to membership in the Association of College Honor Societies in 1967.

Pieceful Heart Fabrics
Pieceful Heart Fabrics
Creative Pieceful Heart Fabrics Media, Crafts, Embroidery, Designer Patterns, etc. 2723 Maple Avenue, Lisle, Illinois 60532-3280 Tel. (630) 718-0112 Email: phfabrics@aol.com

Plaxo
Gardenia.myplaxo.com

Red Cross
Red Cross

Roosevelt Institution
Friends of the Earth Middle East
The Nation's First Student Think Tank Washington D.C. Headquarters: Roosevelt Institution 2100 M St NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20037 Tel. (202) 833-1359

SIGMA DELTA PI
Sigma Delta Pi
"Spanías Didagéi Proágomen" Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica National Honor Spanish Society

Senior Flexonics Engineering
Senior Flexonics
Senior Flexonics engineers and manufactures complex assemblies that require forming, welding, brazing, soldering and assembly of metallic components. This includes such products as formed metal bellows and bellows assemblies, heat exchangers, flexible tubes, and metal hoses for a wide variety of markets. Senior Flexonics services markets such as Medical/Healthcare, Heavy-Duty Diesel, Automotive, Oil/Gas Exploration, Instrumentation & Controls, Land-Based Turbine and Microturbine, Fuel Cell and Vacuum/Semiconductor. Senior Flexonics is located in the City of Bartlett, Cook County, Illinois approximately 40 miles west of Chicago. The site is an active metal product manufacturing and storage facility located on approximately 30 acres. Click below for Map & Directions. Map & Directions Contacts Click here for Contact Us Form Jim Darling Business Development / Sales Medical, Semiconductor, Gas Turbine, and Fuel Cell Phone # (415) 898-3305 Fax# (415) 898-3354 jdarling@seniorflexonics.com Doug Isham Business Development / Sales Valves, Oil & Gas, Instrument & Controls, and Diesel Exhaust Phone # (440) 934-0831 Fax # (440) 934-0832 disham@seniorflexonics.com Matt Mirabelli Business Unit Director Flexonics Industrial Phone # (630) 372-3506 Fax# (630) 837-2672 mmirabelli@seniorflexonics.com

Senior Lifestyle Expo
Area Agency on Aging
Contact 1-800-528-2000

Senior Lifestyle Expo 2008

Shenick
Shenick Network Systems

Special Libraries Association
Special Libraries Association
1700 Eighteenth Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20009-2514 Tel. 202-234-4700

Splashing Heart
by Malcom Lawrence

St. Augustine College
St. Augustine College - Universidad de San Agustín
"Pioneer in Bilingualism" "New Perspectives in Education" St. Augustine College is an independent, bilingual (dual language) institution of higher education created under the auspices of the Episcopal Diocese to make the American system of higher education accessible to a diverse student population, with emphasis on those of Hispanic descent; to strengthen ethnic identity; to reinforce cultural interaction; and to build a bridge to fill cultural, educational, and socio-economic gaps. The first permanent European settlement in this country was named St. Augustine and was founded by Pedro Menendez de Aviles on September 8, 1565, fifty years before the landing of the Pilgrims in New England. Just as these Spanish settlers were pioneers in their time, so are the founders of St. Augustine College in Chicago: pioneers in bilingual (dual language) higher education. The College is also named after Bishop Augustine of Hippo, an educator and philosopher whose teachings helped to shape modern thought. Email: info@staugustine.edu 1333-1345 W Argyle St Chicago, IL 60640-3594 773-878-8756 South Satellite: 2610 West 25th Place Chicago, IL 60608 West Town Satellite: 3255 West Armitage Chicago, IL 60647

Stark Brothers Nursery
Stark Brothers Nursery
A growing legacy since 1816...In 1816, James Hart Stark and a small band of pioneers moved west from Kentucky and settled on the west bank of the Mississippi in a place that would later become Louisiana, Missouri. James Hart Stark brought with him a bundle of apple scions. From this bundle grew a thriving nursery business which became the world famous Stark Bro’s Nurseries and Orchards Co. By carefully selecting and propagating only the best varieties, James Stark started a tradition. Dedicated to earning a reputation for quality, Stark Bro’s gained world leadership as a developer and promoter of outstanding fruit varieties. The most famous of these was the Stark Red Delicious Apple in 1893. In 1914, the Stark Golden Delicious Apple was discovered and developed. This work led to an association with famed plant wizard Luther Burbank. He selected Stark Bro’s to carry on his work and willed over 750 varieties to the company. Paul Stark, Sr. was instrumental in writing U.S. legislation creating plant patents in the ’30s. Today, new fruit varieties may be patented just like other products. Stark Bro’s holds patents or exclusive propagation rights to many patented varieties of fruit. Today: Stark Bro’s continues to operate in the tradition of the past 190 years. Our president’s father was instrumental in setting up the Stark Garden Center in Louisiana. Stark trees have been grown on their family farm for many years and continue to be grown there today. In the Stark tradition, new and innovative products continue to be introduced through the Stark Bro’s catalog and web site, including the new Stark Kwik Krop™ Fruit Tree, the quickest bearing trees ever offered. Most of Stark Bro’s Custom Grafts and some fruit and nut trees are grown in “bottomless” pots to naturally air prune the roots, creating a dense mass that transplants and establishes quicker, eliminating loss due to transplanting, accelerating rate of growth and inducing early flowering and fruiting. Stark Mother Lode™ Berries are cloned from the tissue of only the finest, most productive mother plants. All are uniform in size, shape, quality and growth patterns, certified disease and virus free and potted to keep the root system intact. Tomorrow: Stark Bro’s intends to be at the forefront of the industry in innovation and productivity. You can look forward to many years of new Stark products to meet your fruit tree, small fruit, nut and landscaping needs in the future. As we move into this new century, look for us. We will be there.

Stora Enso
Stora Enso

TVN Entertainment
Television Network
TVN Entertainment Corporation is the largest privately held digital content aggregation, management, distribution, and service company in the country. TVN delivers Video-On-Demand (VOD) to millions of viewers through its Telco, Cable, and Broadband partners. TVN Entertainment has been chosen as the VOD solution for many leading MSOs and telecommunications companies, including AT&T, Bresnan, Buckeye, Blue Ridge, Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Insight, Mediacom, and Verizon.

TWITTER
CarbonMade

Gardenia C. Hung

http://twitter.com/GardeniaC

Telephony Online
Telephony Live: The 2008 Telecom Summit, Chicago
Convergence. Connectivity. Clarity. Introducing Telephony Live: The 2008 Telecom Summit -- the second annual, two-day conference from the editors of Telephony magazine. Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2008 Chicago Embassy Suites Downtown Lakefront, Chicago, Illinois USA

The Bible Good News Publishers
Good News Publishers for the Bible
Good News Publishers is a not-for-profit Christian ministry and exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing and all other means in order, by God's grace; to bring men, women and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Christian life; to bear witness to God's Truth, Beauty and Holiness, and to the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.

The Church of Jesus Christ
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
In "The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles," modern-day prophets and apostles bear witness of the divinity of our Savior Jesus Christ. Strong Families In "The Family: A Proclamation to the World," prophets and apostles teach and testify of the sacred nature of the family.

The Vatican in Rome, Italy
His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI
The Holy See for the Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church in Rome, Italy

The White House
White House in Washington, D.C.
Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, Office of the President of the United States and the First Lady, The White House Staff

Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International

TribLocal
Blue Skies over Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook

TribLocal in Oak Brook

U.S. Health & Human Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Mike Leavitt, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

UNESCO
UNESCO
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organizations

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

USA Today Newspaper
USA Today

USSCOnlineAlbum
Blossom's Albums

Online Album Mobile

Upcoming Yahoo Events
Yahoo!

Yahoo Events

Visiware
Visiware

VisualCV
VisualCV

Communications, Languages & Culture, Inc.

Visual Curriculum Vitae for Gardenia C. Hung, M.A.

WBBM Radio News Weather
WBBM Official Weather Center
AccuWeather

WBBM 780 AM News Radio
24 hours-a-day and night...

CBS 2 Chicago WBBM Radio

WEATHER 2008
Weather on Doplar Radar Via Satellite
Channel 5, WMAQ--Weather Plus

WFWP
Women's Federation for World Peace

WIKIPEDIA
WIKIPEDIA
Multilingual Multicultural Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia Talk for Communications, Languages & Culture: Presentations

WIKIPEDIA: Communications, Languages & Culture, Inc.

WLIT 93.9
Nite on the Town @ Yorktown Center in Lombard
Check WLIT 93.9 The Lite Photo Gallery in the section for "More Photos from WLIT" during June 26, 2008 at the Yorktown Center Courtyard and the Shops on Butterfield Road... and souvenir photos from June 19, 2008 featuring the O'Malley Starr Trio and Melissa Forman...Listen the Commercial-Free Music Hour at 8:30AM. That's when Melissa Forman will play the Lite Song of the Day! When you hear the winning song, be the 9th Caller to (312) 591-WLIT and win an instant $1,000!

WLIT 93.9 The Lite
Live Music Events with Melissa Forman, Morning & Afternoon Host.

WTTW - Channel 11 - PBS
Windows To The World, Public Broadcasting Services

WXRT 93 XRT Radio
93 XRT

Washington Post
Career Fairs

Washington Post

Website Magazine
Website Magazine

Website Magazine Community Profile

World Council of Churches
World Council of Churches
World Council of Churches 150 route de Ferney P.O. Box 2100 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland Tel.: (+41 22) 791 6111 Fax: (+41 22) 791 0361

World Digital Library
World Digital Library

Xertrex International
Tabbies, Inc.

YELP
Gardenia@Yelp.com

Yelp

YouTube
2009Gardenia

Z's Sewing Center
Linda Z's Sewing Center
1030 East Central Road, Arlington Hts., IL 60005 Tel. (847)394-4590 Supplier for Peacock Embroidery Threads, Sewing Notions, Fabrics, Sewing Patterns, Machines, Software, Embroidery Accessories, and Much More...

eHow
How to Cultivate a Strawberry Patch

How to Make Natural Blueberry Jam