COMPUTER FOR SALE
MAC 20 INCH INTEL CO43 2 DUO 2.66 GHz 256/320 GB/ SUPERDRIVE
MEMORY UPGRADED TO 4 GB . EXCELLENT $550. IOLMEDO@UIC.EDU
2003 BMW 330xi
with 62,000 miles. Comes with cold (weather/performance/sport) and luxury packages.
Maintenance records, recent tires/brakes/CV boot. Water pumps 6 months ago.
Garage kept, asking 11,500 or best offer
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AMC
AMC, one of the largest movie cinemas is currently loo
king for part-time and full time workers.
They company offers flexible schedules, good pay and the best part, FREE MOVIES.
Apply online at www.amctheatres.com/careers
Menards
Located at 4501 W. North Ave
are looking for part time staff to help service customers
and bring a fun and friendly experience to the store. Apply online at Menards.com/main/careers
BK
Brickyard location on Narragansett and Fullerton are now accepting applications for the summer.
If interested in working along side a fast and courteous staff, stop in for an application or apply online at http://www.bkcareers.com
Nicolette Lullo and Casandra Cook get ready to play two against crosstown rival South Suburban
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Posted: April 11, 2013 by mccompany in On Campus, On the Street, Sports
By Jeramie L Bizzle
@jeramiebizzle87
Nowadays, there are numerous diets that promise those looking to loose weight that they will meet their goal in little to no time. Some requires you to barely starve yourself and others say you can still stuff your face with all the donuts and ice cream you want and still can loose the weight. As of late, the newest diet will keep everyone who tries it on track and sets us back in time. This is known as the Paleolithic Diet.
Founder Loren Cordain, author of the “Paleo Diet” has been featured in numerous articles and clips about the diet. But what exactly is the Paleolithic diet? This is commonly known as the caveman diet, where as you can imagine how they once lived and the type of different food they eat. The following are the only types of foods that you can eat while on this diet:
Uncooked vegetables have a higher source of nutrition then cooked veggies. This however does not limit you to picking plants and snacking, but it can be those that can be eaten both raw and cooked. In other words, if it is in a can, don’t eat it.
These have played a role in numerous diets and this is no different. The only difference is that it is advised to try to avoid those with high sugars. Since fruit is the only sweets that you may enjoy in a while, treat them as if it was a cupcake or donuts, limit the intake. Nuts you are welcome to a few ounces of these daily, the only ones that is not is the cashew and the peanut as they contain harmful qualities such as lectins and isoflavones.
Low fat meats are the most recommended while on the diet. Chicken, fish and cattle are just a few that you can enjoy. Eggs which are also a good source of protein can be eaten. Natural bred meats are better over the steroid bred all together. If you are not one for eating meat, there are various supplements available to fill that void.
When it comes to this category, there are only three oils that you are entitled to using. Olive, nut oils such as cocoanut. But just like eliminating peanuts, you must do the same with the oil as well.
If you are a soda head or can not start your morning off without that cup of coffee you are going to hate this point. Besides water, come on we need it to survive, and teas such as herbal and green tea, there is nothing else that you can drink. Teas can help regulate the digestive system and water can flush out the waste from you body. Other beverages such as soda and coffee can add to that belly fat you are trying to get rid of.
As you may assume by now, everything else besides of the ones listed above is out of the window. Salts, Sugars, Legumes (peanuts, soybean, peas, etc.) and dairy are not allowed.
For those interested in learning more about the diet, pick up a copy of the Paleo Diet and learn how to get started. What people may appreciate about the diet, is that they do not have to starve themselves to have the body they want.
From Left to Right: Jamie Depaolo, Doris Davenport, Lorenzo WebberBy Jeramie L Bizzle
@jeramiebizzle87
March 27th – Candidates running for office of the Triton College Student Association (TCSA) E-board presented their platforms for students at their yearly debate this past Wednesday. The event hosted by Lorenzo Webber gave the chance for those who are running to let the students know who they are and why they are running and answer any questions that they may have on improving the school. Those who are currently running include Doris Davenport for President, Tina Scarpelli for Secretary and Nick Chiakulas for Treasurer, all mentioned above are running unopposed . This is the second year where there are no runners for the Vice President position, those interested will be appointed by the president elect. But it is without a doubt that this years debate for Student Trustee was the most exciting and political one seen by the students.
Shakana Kirksey who is the current President of TCSA and Jamie DePaolo the current President of Program Board went head to head in what some may say was a Romney and Obama style debate. Besides the usual “What I can do for your school” type of speech, this is not only the first year where is was only women running for the position, but shots were given when DePaolo questioned Kirksey’s involvement with TCSA asking how did she make the organization accessible to students? Instead of firing shots back, members in the audience questioned how can someone want to run for the position without having no TCSA experience? Each candidate gave their thoughts on what they feel their qualifications in past clubs and organizations will help them in their role if elected:
“A Trustee is someone who is dedicated and interacts with the students. It is not about just putting up fliers and posters, but it is about interacting with students. By getting information out for them and being out there I will make myself available 24/7!!!”, says Kirksey. DePaolo replies with similar remarks but includes working with the board as well as with the Academic Success Center and letting students know about workshops and programs such as Trio and T.E.A.M.
All in all, in a way it is Program Board Vs TCSA for the title of Trustee. Here is where the rainbows and lollipops mentioned by Kirksey during the debate ends and reality sits for a chat. TCSA and PB are two different organizations on campus whereas one is for events and one is for business around the campus. If candidates were weighed by actions performed during their current positions, they will be somewhat equal in a way. But in a school just like in a political setting its all about who you know rather then what you know and who has a better connection with the students. Being realistic doesn’t mean that you should lower your confidence but gives you the incentive to work harder towards your goal. And between the competition this year, that’s the greatest advice given, BE REALISTIC!!! but in the end, it is up to the students to decide who they want to turn to if they have a concern about the school. May the best man, sorry, woman win. Win or lose, the students are not only lucky but thankful that they have these intelligent minds to represent them.
Voting beginnings April 2nd and 3rd from 9 am to 7 pm with the results posted Thursday April 4th. In the words of Lorenzo Webber, go Trojans, go Trojans, GO!!!
1213 N 34th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL
This studio on the 2nd floor
give us a call to hear what rent includes.
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2-½ Room Studio Apartment in Oak Park
Large 2 – 1/2 room Studio with separate kitchen.
Large closet for storage,
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1998 Dodge Neon 4 Cylinder 104k original Miles – $1800
For sale is a 1998 Dodge Neon with 104 original miles and a 4 cylinder gas saving engine. Runs and drives great with no major mechanical issues. The heater does not work. Motor and transmission are solid. Body is in great shape. No damage anywhere on the car. Please call for more information at (708)5-6-7-7-0-0-9). First come first serve, located in Oak Lawn.
3121 N. Thatcher Ave
Looking for part time employees for morning, evening and weekend shifts.
Stop in for an application or call 708-456-7400.
6230 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Looking for automotive mechanic capable of handling task such as oil change, tune ups etc.
Call (773) 889-2081.
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Review by Michael Davis
Much is to be credited to Sam Raimi’s effects team, who do most of the heavy lifting on “Oz The Great and Powerful. Even so, some of the effects still suffer a stranger disconnect from any sort of believable ‘reality’, as does the whole movie. It’s a fantasy movie that somehow feels fake at times, as well as suffers from an incredibly inconsistent tone. The talented cast is also unable to act through this heavy amount of CGI at times, and Raimi, although an accomplished Director (The Evil Dead, Spiderman 2, Drag Me To Hell) seems unable to direct it. Of the cast, Rachel Weisz stands out as being good. Mila Kunis is also good, until her character makes a certain transformation halfway through and her performance becomes overblown and inconsistent. Her character’s development also doesn’t make sense, given her goodness and kindness during the entire first half of the picture. Overall, it’s a sometimes fun, sometimes pretty, but totally inconsistent film that most kids should enjoy, and it pays decent homage to “The Wizard of OZ”.
2 ½ stars.
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Posted: March 11, 2013 by mccompany in On Campus, On the Street
By Jeramie L Bizzle
@jeramiebizzle87
Each semester, students become frustrated when it comes to taking their math courses. But little do they know, the same classes that they claim they struggle in, is the same common knowledge they learned all the way in kindergarten.
Math course such as 045, 055 and 085, consist of elementary knowledge. For example, as kids we learned out ABC’s before out numbers. This same process is seen in algebraic equations where the leading variable comes first in the equation such as 5x-5 or 4x+3y. Below is a lesson of need to know information that can give you an idea on what to expect in each of the following prerequisites.
Math 045
this level of math is something that should have been learned in eighth grade into high school. Combining like terms, graphing and the P.E.M.D.A.S rule are just a few of the things you can expect to see. If you are not a fan of word problems or geometry, no worries 045 introduces you to the basics but it is important to learn your geometric formulas and degree measurements prior to this class.
Math 055
in this course you will be introduced into distributing, a method of multiplication in which each number or variable become multiplied into another parenthesis contain an equation or number. One thing that a lot of students get confused with is the sign changes. There are three rules when it comes to sign changes as followed:
This rule will help distributing easier towards solving the problem. You will also learn about factoring which is breaking down a number into its lowest multiple form. In elementary, there was a thing called the “Factor Tree” that was taught to show all numbers that goes into a given value. Just when you thing you would not see it again, boom goes the dynamite. When factoring equations such as x^2+x-6, the last and middle term are what’s important because you have to find to numbers that are multiplied together to get the last term but when added gives you the middle term. Thus resulting in (x-2)(x+3).
Math 085
In this level, you will be introduced to some new methods if you have not learned them before. Rational expression, domain and range and the quadratic formula just to name a few. The formula however is only used when and equation can not be factored.
A lot of students are looking to place out of these classes to get into college level because even if you pass these classes, they do not transfer. If you need help in any of the subjects listed about, be sure to visit the Math tutoring zone located in the lower level in the A building . But in order to pass, the simplest solution is to go to class.
By Sandra Neri
While researching this question I came upon conflicting articles, by several Doctors, but all findings are worth our consideration.
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. For Huffington Post
It’s well-documented that chronic stress and anxiety can lead to health problems, including a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, digestive disorders and other susceptibilities. Another research team found that those with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh compared to comparable well people, suggesting the ability to laugh may have heart health implications; or, maybe people with heart disease are too “shell-shocked” to laugh. Humor as a form of complementary or alternative therapy also has been shown to have an overall emotionally positive influence on patients, helping to reduce anxiety and improve attitude. Humor therapy, or therapeutic humor, often is used in medical settings, especially with children. However, studies have been fraught with methodological problems, resulting in conflicting information. For instance, experiments have shown that exposure to comedy leads to an increase in the threshold for feeling pain and increased tolerance to pain. However, so do negative emotional control stimuli, suggesting that it is distraction and not specifically humor that is responsible for the positive effect. The cognitive process that leads us to think something is funny — or not — is complicated. Imaging tests show multiple areas of the brain are involved in the process of humor, including regions associated with positive emotions and reward. Tests also show that “high functioning” areas of the brain are activated, such as the frontal lobe, presumably because the identification and appreciation of humor is a complex process that often draws from one’s past experiences.
Mark van Vugt, Ph.D. For Psychology Today
Why do humans laugh? That question increasingly interests scientists around the globe. People of all ages and cultures laugh spontaneously. Laughter is a feature that we share with other great apes such as the chimpanzee and gorilla, which suggests that it is an ancient behavior.
What evolutionary benefit could laughter give us? There are different hypotheses. One is that laughter signals social interest, especially in a romantic context. Not surprising, scientists find that a sense of humor is one of the most desired traits in a partner. While women like men who make them laugh, men prefer to interact with women who laugh about the jokes they tell them. It is this deeper sexual motive that might drive men to become stand-up comedians.
Yet there are other reasons too why we laugh. For instance, laughter induces positive a affect in people which will facilitate their capacity to learn new things. That’s why laughter and play go hand in hand. Especially in children playful activities are an excellent way to learn new skills. And what laughter does is to signal that they are in a safe environment where they can play and learn. The third reason why humans laugh is to connect socially with each other in groups. Groups are important for human survival and across evolutionary time, groups got larger and socially more complex which raises the interesting question how these groups could be held together. Other primates groom each other to smoothen social interactions but this is impossible when groups get really large. One solution to this problem is laughter. Through laughing we can quickly establish a good relationship with each other, and because it is so contagious it can quickly spread through a crowd. Scientist believe that laughter produces this positive effect by the production of endorphins. During testing in which some groups watched a comedic DVD, while another group watched golf, they were then tested for pain tolerance. The group that watched the comedy had a 50% increase in pain tolerance. Scientist nailed it to humor by having another group watch a romantic type movie. While it left them in a good mood, it did not elevate endorphin levels, or increase pain tolerance. So far their findings suggest that laughter works in the same way as a good massage or an intense jog. It is equally relaxing but much more social.
Wrap Up
During a personal experience, laughter had helped me through a tough time. When finances became strained, and I could not even acquire basic cable or internet, I just happen to have the first three seasons of ‘Family Guy’ on DVD. This collection, along with other DVD’s, such as a few seasons of ‘Entourage’, Jim Carrey’s ‘Dumb and Dumber’, Will Ferrell’s ‘Anchorman’, and Steve Carrell’s ’40-Year-Old-Virgin’ (just a few comedies in my movie collection) kept my spirits up. Being able to forget the stresses I had faced (financial and others) and laugh despite the situation I was in, helped me immensely. Do we need laughter? I’m not sure…but I do know that it helps.
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Posted: March 8, 2013 by mccompany in On Campus, On the Street
By: Jim Clifton
The drama over the $85 billion sequester cuts to the federal budget illustrates how there is little hope for progress in the ongoing fight for America’s economic future. The cuts themselves are a drop in the bucket, amounting to less than a ten percent reduction in the enormous $900 billion deficit for 2013, yet many critics believe the effects on society will be immediately profound. The politicians are divided into the usual camps, with President Obama and the Democrats wanting to offset reductions in spending with tax increases on the wealthy, while Republicans support cutbacks only.
If the situation continues as is, Washington will simply keep the government going with more borrowing over the next four years, and the national debt will rise to around $20 trillion, while sequestration trims a modest $400 billion or so, but not enough to bring about the apocalypse that everyone fears. But true recovery will not occur, as job growth will be stymied and the wealthy will escape significant tax hikes.
The liberal analysts have it right though, as most of the debt problem has been caused by the alarming loss of revenue over the past two decades. Today the federal government collects about 40% less in taxes than it did in the 1970’s. A whopping 45% of Americans do not pay any federal income tax at all. This all started with the downsizing of the middle class through such schemes as globalism, in which millions of good paying manufacturing jobs were sent overseas, and replaced with low wage service-oriented ones. But it didn’t stop there, as the wealthy managed to convince Congress to de-regulate and enlarge the financial industry in the 90’s, and subverting Main Street with Wall Street. The subsequent bubbles were paid for with bailouts. Added to this were the controversial Bush tax cuts (now finally terminated), and enormous war and defense spending (still ongoing).
The truth sadly is that, the rich have manipulated both fiscal and economic policy tremendously to their advantage over the past twenty years, we now have the worst wealth inequality in a century, and a huge welfare state based on debt at every level. And that will become apocalyptic, sooner or later.
