| Real I-D Becomes a Reality KOLO Blog Listing
The federal government mandated the Real ID Act in 2005, but only now are the states being asked to implement in. The program was a plan to combat terrorism, attached to a war spending bill. There was very little discussion at the time, and Real ID continues to fly below the radar. Of the 7 people we interviewed for this story, NOT ONE had even heard of the multi-billion dollar unfunded federal mandate. Few people would argue against the surface-level intentions of Real ID: crack down on terrorism, reduce illegal immigration, and make it tougher for people who shouldn't have ID's, to get them. But a numbers of problems arise... What are the real intentions of the "Real ID" program? Is it one step closer to the federal government tracking our every move? Inital prototypes of "Real ID" including microchips imbedded in the card. So do the newest passports. Another problem is how the act was passed. In my opinion it's just plain wrong for the federal government to pass a 4 billion dollar government mandate without letting the public know. Finally, by mandating this program, the federal government is forcing the states to not only comply, but pay. It seems to me, like it's blatant abuse of the entire idea of a democracy.
Set your heart on pizzeria's Valentine's special
Pizano's Pizza and Pasta restaurants will showcase heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day on Thursday. Order your favorite toppings to be baked on a thin crust or deep dish edible pizza valentine. Pizano's has three locations: 1808 N. Waukegan Road in Glenview (847) 486-1777; 864 N. State St., Chicago, (312) 751-1766; and 61 E. Madison St., Chicago, (312) 236-1777. A spot of tea The Morton Arboretum at I-88 and Route 53 in Lisle, will host an "Afternoon Tea" at 1 Wednesday. Visitors can enjoy the tea in the arboretum's historic Founder's Room with its large fireplace and soft music. Specialty loose-leaf teas including Earl Grey, English Breakfast and Ginger Peach will be served on fine china. Guests can sample small sandwiches such as cucumber and cream cheese, egg salad or roast beef with horseradish.
Pryor eludes the rush
On signing day, Terrelle Pryor did what all quarterbacks do in a moment of indecision, precious few seconds remaining on the play clock. He called timeout. The nation's No. 1 football recruit did not pick Michigan. Nor did he pick Ohio State. During a news conference at his high school in Jeannette, Pa., he said he needed more time to make his choice. He said he will take official visits to Oregon and Penn State. And he delayed his decision -- indefinitely. Thus, new Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez gets to enjoy at least one more day with an undefeated record vs. the Buckeyes. Ohio State long had been considered the leader in the Pryor sweepstakes, in part because of its proximity to his western Pennsylvania home, in part because of his relationship with Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel and a handful of their recruits.
De La Hoya makes his retirement plan
Starting this week at the Honda Classic, the tour will return to a traditional 36-hole cut for the top 70 and ties. If more than 78 players make the cut, there will be another cut to the top 70 and ties after the third round. Winter sports: Americans leading • Americans Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates won the compulsory-dance segment at the junior world figure skating championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. They finished with 35.11 points, edging Russia's Maria Monko and Ilia Tkachenko (34.99) by 0.12 points. • Finnish ski jumper Harri Olli was banned for the rest of the season for breaching team rules and unsportsmanlike conduct at the ski flying world championships. The Finnish Skiing Association banned Olli after he reportedly disappeared late Friday and turned up Saturday three hours before the second day of jumping at the worlds in Germany.
At Last, a Presence
In the last year, the BMF has co-sponsored events with 20 other campus organizations and has become a strong voice in UC politics.
These days, black men aren't sitting on the steps of their freshman dorm listening to “Suicidal Thoughts" and contemplating dropping out. They're running for UC president, lobbying administrators, commanding Harvard's attention. They've taken charge.
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Ashong was the first of them all. A captivating orator who could hypnotize his audience with unceasing hand motions and a spark in his eye, Ashong was all over the campus, in the Black Students' Association (BSA), Kuumba, the Haitian Alliance, and occasionally at Asian American Association meetings—when they had ice cream.
But the suspicious glances classmates cast his way made him realize how different his experience was from that of his black female peers.
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