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In season 7 Alexis' life is spared as Krystle is able to restrain Blake's lethal temper, Amanda is rescued by Blake's chauffeur, Michael Culhane, and Claudia is claimed victim by the ravaging flames. After Blake recovers his wealth, he loses his memory following an oil rig explosion. While everyone thinks he is dead, Alexis makes him believe they are still married.
The 6th season begins with the aftermath of the 'Moldavian Massacre.' Those who survived are separated and held at the palace as the terrorists assume power before Blake finally secures the family's release and return from Moldavia. When the family gets home, a lookalike woman named Rita poses as Krystle.
In season 8 Matthew Blaisdel threatens to kill Blake to insure Krystle's cooperation. Alexis is saved from certain death by a mysterious stranger, Sean Rowan. Dana and Adam fly off on their honeymoon and Jeff finds Fallon's unconscious body abandoned in the desert. Alexis marries Sean, unaware that he is Joseph's son and Kirby's brother who is out for revenge.
In season 5, Fallon vanishes following a traffic accident and Dex and Steven bail Alexis out of jail. Eventually Alexis is exonerated before her secret daughter Amanda comes to town and learns that Blake is her father. After Sammy Jo is ordered to leave the mansion, she kidnaps her own son.
The first season begins with oil tycoon Blake Carrington marrying his former secretary, Krystle. Krystle's former lover, Matthew, returns to town and causes more problems when he tells Krystle that he's still in love with her. Blake's daughter Fallon does not support his marriage, and chooses to marry childhood friend Jeff Colby just for her father's benefit.
The second season begins right where the first left off, with Blake's first wife Alexis taking the stand and testifying against him. Alexis stirs things up even more after she decides to move onto the Carrington estate. Meanwhile, Steven marries Sammy Jo, Blake is blinded following an explosion and Claudia is hospitalized after getting shot.
The 3rd season picks up where season two ended, with Krystle finding Blake in the mountains and helping him get to a hospital. While Little Blake is eventually found, a man named Adam finds out that he was also kidnapped as a child and is actually a Carrington. Krystle's past comes back to haunt her as well when Alexis meets her first husband, Mark.
Season 4 begins right where the third left off, with Krystle and Alexis trapped in a burning cabin. Mark rescues them but becomes the one accused of arson and attempted murder until Alexis finds out that Joseph was the real culprit. Later, Fallon and Jeff uncover evidence suggesting that Adam poisoned Jeff, but Adam frames Alexis for it.
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Released in 1968 on Apple (Parlaphone/EMI/Capitol around the world). Cover and sleeve collage designed by Richard Hamilton
After the excess of Sgt Peppers (both the music and the album art), it was time The Beatles reined things in a bit. They did it with one of their finest albums and one of the simplest and most striking concepts in the short history of album art. The Beatles' now famous plain white cover changed the rules as far as what an album cover was supposed to be. It was supposed to tell you something about the artist, or at least the album. It was supposed to give the listeners and idea of what to expect. The Beatles cover didn't. Quite simply, it didn't. The cover was a blank canvas and it let the music do the talking (not a bad move when the music was so good). Add to this the cheeky inclusion of a serial number to suggest a limited edition (the album sold more than 10 million copies) and you have The White Album cover — pure gold.


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Im doing a commerce degree in university, but a number of my friends are doing arts degrees (political science) and we have this on going joke that ill be some money grubbing scum and I tell them they wont make over 40K a year. They usually go on about "you'll see" or whatever.
So, whats up with political science degrees? Is there any money in this? Im really just trying to get some dirt and stick it to em'


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As I near the end of this journey, I am thankful for the rigorous care of my OBs. From 9 weeks on, they have monitored my blood sugars and adjusted my insulin (If I did not do it, they called me wanting them). From 26 weeks on, I have seen them anywhere from once a week to twice a week for NSTs, AFIs, etc. Most of my family and friends thought I was nuts for not questioning their care. I am set for a scheduled c-section this Friday and hopeful that it will go well with the baby's blood sugars.
On the otherhand, I have a dear friend who was due 3 weeks after me. She had gestational diabetes as well and did not track her blood sugars and her OB did not seem as worried. Her numbers, when she did track them, were off the charts. It was not until she ran into issues with IUGR and the placenta breaking down at 33 weeks that she started to question her care and advocate for the same tests I had. Well at 35 weeks, this week, they rushed her in for an emergency c-section because the baby had severe IUGR and was now in distress. He is now in the NICU for breathing problems.
I know GD is a pain, but if it is not managed with diligence your baby can run into some serious issues. If your OB wants to put you on meds, it will be okay. If he/she wants to see you and monitor you a lot, it should not be a problem. GD can pose more issues than just a big baby. I was shocked when my OBs told me that as I was questioning their care.
Thank you for sharing...I have GD and am tracking my sugars. They put me on medication but it is making me sick and after some research I am coming off it and going to back to diet and exercise. My midwife told me I was doing great and she wanted to see me in two days but she was out and I had to see a doctor who look at my sugars when I first started monitoring and didn't know how to eat right. She ignored 3 weeks of good sugars and put me on this med.
My DH is committed to helping me stay healthy and is always helping me by cooking soups and stir frys that keep me in healthy blood sugar. I feel like sometimes these docs use meds a little too much and too fast instead of looking at natural options.
But, I appreciate your warning and encouragement because I have to have all that monitoring too!
Hello, and good luck with your c-sect on Friday! best wishes to you and LO for a safe and happy birthday!
I was just diagnosed w/ GD today, and will be getting the phone call to schedule my appointment with the diabetic counselor to show me how to do the testing, etc. I want to be the best advocate for my own care though, and so I want to be prepared for any testing that I should ask for, signs/ symptoms to watch out for, etc. You seemed to have a great grasp about what was going on, and what should be going on with your care. Being so new to this, I was wondering if you could explain a bit more about all the tests and things that you've had to go through (or at least what the names of the tests are since I couldn't find them in the glossary), and whether those were GD related, or if they were related to another complication that you may have been having.
Not a problem. It has become such a normal part of my life that I did not know what I am going to do on Sat. I think I am going to go through OB withdraws.
The key with GD is not to limit your carbs so much that you are hungry and you are not gaining weight unless you are overweight to beging with. With DD#1, I was on a Atkins style diet to keep my blood sugars in check and was miserable. I think a diabetic counselor is a excellent route if he/she can teach you how to follow the diet. She taught be how to eat this time around so even with carb counting I still needed insulin, but I was okay with it.
With my OB, I had to fax or call in my blood sugars twice weekly. If I did not, they called me. Each time they would make a decision around my meds for the. I took Glyburide, Metformin and then had to switch to insulin at around 24 weeks. I thought it was a pain at first and even questioned it as I did not need to do this with my previous OB.
At around 26 weeks, I started a every other week visit to check for signs of Pre-eclampsia (also higher risk for mom's with GD) and glucose in my urine. At 32 weeks, I started twice weekly visits with my OBs for Non-Stress Tests, Fluid Checks via u/s (AFI) and appointments with my OBs. Mothers with GD can have excess fluid sometimes, but they did not seem to worry about it as much as placental function. It is a practice of 4 OBs and I saw them so much at this rate that I do not care who delivers me....They know me by now and are freaky consistent with my care.
If you monitor you blood sugars and follow a reasonable diet you should be okay. Do not starve yourself of carbs like I did in my previous pregnancy. Most importantly ask lots of questions! Good luck to you and remember it is not the end of the world. I have now gone through this twice and while it was devastating at first, I am thankful we screen for GD as from what my family doctor babies born to uncontrolled GD can be sick babies. I hope this helps, but feel free to PM me if you have any questions.


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Capital One Financial Corporation Commences Exchange Offer
Capital One Financial Corporation ("COF") (NYSE:COF) announced today that it commenced an offer to exchange certain of its outstanding unregistered notes for new registered notes in accordance with the terms of its registration rights agreement with existing holders of those notes.
Under the exchange offer, COF is offering to exchange up to $839,111,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 3.50% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "Old Notes") for a like principal amount of its new 3.50% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "New Notes").
The exchange offer will expire at 5 P.M., New York City time, on September 20, 2013, unless extended by COF (such date and time, as they may be extended, the "expiration time"). The settlement date for the exchange offer will occur promptly following the expiration time. The exchange offer is made only pursuant to COF's prospectus dated August 22, 2013, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. COF has not authorized any person to provide information other than as set forth in the prospectus, or any supplements thereto.
Copies of the prospectus and transmittal letters governing the exchange offer can be obtained from the exchange agent, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., by faxing a request to (732) 667-9408 or by writing via regular mail or overnight courier, or in person by hand, to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Corporate Trust Operations—Reorganization Unit, 111 Sanders Creek Parkway, East Syracuse, New York 13057.This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. The exchange offer is being made solely pursuant to the prospectus dated August 22, 2013, including any supplements thereto, and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law. This press release contains forward-looking statements which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contain words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "will," "may," "likely" and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. COF undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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Watch Dogs video shows off lots of running away from the police
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Aug 14, 2013 8:30AM PDT
When I last saw Watch Dogs, I called it "Ubisoft's take on Grand Theft Auto, with a magical hacking twist." A new gameplay video from Ubisoft shows you why. Read more
And here's Aisha Tyler in Watch Dogs
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 30, 2013 12:30PM PDT
Aisha Tyler, aka Lana from Archer, will have a small role in Ubisoft's upcoming open-world game, Watch Dogs. Read more
Ubisoft explains why so many of their games are open-world
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 18, 2013 4:30PM PDT
Ubisoft's Julian Gerighty says the company's focus on open-world games is part of a general direction towards games that are designed to take advantage of a constant online connection. Read more
Watch Dogs Limited Edition includes a face mask for... cosplay
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 18, 2013 10:00AM PDT
The Watch Dogs Limited Edition will include a collectible SteelBook Case, the official soundtrack, an 80-page hardcover art book, a 9" Aiden statue, and Aiden Pearce's mask. The last bit will be helpful when you go cosplaying... in a bank, perhaps. Read more
Watch Dogs 'too expensive' to be a one-off
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Jul 15, 2013 11:40AM PDT
Watch Dogs has not even been released yet and already publisher Ubisoft is thinking about the future of the game without seeing how successful it is financially. Apparently, the company won't condier developing a game unless it has franchise possibilities. Read more
Why Watch Dogs is set in Chicago
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 2, 2013 12:00PM PDT
Ubisoft explains why it chose Chicago as the setting for its open world action game Watch Dogs. Read more
Titanfall takes record six E3 Game Critics Awards
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Jul 2, 2013 9:00AM PDT
The winners in the annual Game Critics Award have been released for E3 2013, with Titanfall taking the top spot in all six of the categories it was nominated in, including Best of Show. Read more
In Watch Dogs multiplayer, your game will get hacked
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Jun 12, 2013 6:00AM PDT
Watch Dogs senior producer Dominic Guay takes us on an in-depth tour of multiplayer hacking in the game. Read more
Watch Dogs E3 trailer is jolly nice CGI
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jun 10, 2013 6:45AM PDT
No, CGI trailers don't represent gameplay. Yes, they are fluffy marketing to get you unduly excited. But by gum, the cinematic E3 trailer for Ubisoft's open-world cybervigilante 'em up Watch Dogs is awfully pretty, if a bit eerie. We can still enjoy it as an attractive and well-made video for our enjoyment which by pure chance is somehow connected to a video game. Call it tone-setting and world-building, if you must. Read more
Watch Dogs trailer shows off 'brutal street fighting'
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, May 31, 2013 3:00PM PDT
Aiden Pierce is a technical genius in the upcoming Watch Dogs from Ubisoft Montreal, but he will also display a violent thug mentality when it comes to combat, according to a new video focusing on the motion capture for the game. Read more


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- Do antipsychotic drugs influence suicidal behavior in schizophrenia?Eduardo J Aguilar
Clinical University Hospital, Valencia, Spain
Psychopharmacol Bull 40:128-42. 2007..Although clozapine has not yet demonstrated a specific preventing effect on completed suicide in patients with schizophrenia, it should be considered when suicide risk is detected in a patient with schizophrenia...
- MR and genetics in schizophrenia: focus on auditory hallucinationsEduardo Jesus Aguilar
Psychiatric Service, Clinic University Hospital, Avda Blasco Ibanez 17, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Eur J Radiol 67:434-9. 2008..Finally, we summarized our main findings from our studies of the molecular genetics of auditory hallucinations. Taking these data together, an integrative model to explain the neurobiological basis of this psychotic symptom is presented...
- Left orbitofrontal and superior temporal gyrus structural changes associated to suicidal behavior in patients with schizophreniaE J Aguilar
Psychiatric Unit, Clinic University Hospital, Avda Blasco Ibanez, 17, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 32:1673-6. 2008..Neuroimaging studies are necessary to expand our knowledge of biological mechanisms underlying suicide in schizophrenia...
- Increased amygdala and parahippocampal gyrus activation in schizophrenic patients with auditory hallucinations: an fMRI study using independent component analysisMaría Jose Escartí
Psychiatric Unit, Clinic Hospital, Avda Blasco Ibanez, 17, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Schizophr Res 117:31-41. 2010..It was hypothesized that functional connectivity differences in limbic regions responsible for emotional processing would be demonstrated...
- Subjective perception of cognitive deficit in psychotic patientsJulio Sanjuan
University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
J Nerv Ment Dis 194:58-60. 2006..Psychotic patients maintain insight as to their cognitive deficits, but they fail to conserve an awareness of their perception of social functioning...
- Multimodal morphometry and functional magnetic resonance imaging in schizophrenia and auditory hallucinationsGracián García-Martí
Gracián García Martí, Eduardo Jesús Aguilar, M José Escartí, Julio Sanjuán, CIBERSAM, University of Valencia, Avenue Blasco Ibañez 15, 46010 Valencia, Spain
World J Radiol 4:159-66. 2012..To validate a multimodal [structural and functional magnetic resonance (MR)] approach as coincidence brain clusters are hypothesized to correlate with clinical severity of auditory hallucinations...
- FOXP2 polymorphisms in patients with schizophreniaJulio Sanjuan
Unidad de Psiquiatria, Facultad de Medicina, Hospital Clinico, Universitat de Valencia, Blasco Ibaez 15, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Schizophr Res 73:253-6. 2005..FOXP2 was described as the first gene involved in our ability to acquire spoken language. The main objective of this study was to compare the distribution of FOXP2 gene polymorphisms between patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls...


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Family Promise, a homeless assistance program received a partnership grant this week from six local banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. The organization works toward finding housing and employment opportunities for families.
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"I believe that girls' empowerment is of vital global importance," Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, one of the famed photographers/filmmakers behind Markus and ...
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Courts Critical of Critical-Vendor Motions
by Veronique A. Urban
Farrell Fritz, P.C.; Uniondale, New York
The recent decision by Eastman Kodak Company to reschedule the hearing on its critical vendor motion provides a good reminder to bankruptcy practitioners that such motions are not treated lightly by bankruptcy judges.[1] At its core, the Bankruptcy Code strives to ensure that all creditors that are similarly situated are treated equally. The Code accomplishes this, in part, by providing a specific priority scheme for the payment of creditor claims. Such scheme establishes the basic principle that, upon the commencement of a bankruptcy case, a debtor may not make any payments to creditors on account of pre-petition debts without a bankruptcy court order authorizing such payment, unless such payments are made as a result of a confirmed plan.
Critical-vendor motions are generally filed in large bankruptcy cases as part of a debtor's first-day motions. First-day motions are used by debtors to obtain various relief from the bankruptcy court on an expedited basis in order to minimize the effect of the filing on the debtor's business and allow it to continue its day-to-day business operations. At the outset of a bankruptcy case, a debtor may be concerned that its business cannot operate successfully without the support and continued business of its key suppliers and vendors, who could refuse to provide services and/or goods to the debtor due to the filing. As a result, a debtor may file a critical-vendor motion in order to obtain authorization to pay its critical vendors before its other, similarly situated unsecured creditors.
The Bankruptcy Code does not specifically provide for the payment of critical vendors. As a result, debtors generally rely on the "doctrine of necessity" and § 105(a) of the Code when requesting critical vendor relief. Section 105(a) provides that "[t]he court may issue any order, process or judgment that is necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of the [Code]."[2] Bankruptcy courts are split, however, as to whether § 105(a), or any other Code section for that matter, authorizes the payment of pre-petition critical-vendor claims. Some bankruptcy courts have determined that no such authority exists,[3] while other courts, such as those in the Second and Third Circuits, have generally accepted the rule that a debtor may honor pre-petition obligations of critical vendors if such payments are necessary to the debtor's reorganization.[4] In addition, at least one bankruptcy court has set forth a three-part test to determine when a vendor should be deemed a "critical vendor."[5] Although a bankruptcy court will ultimately decide whether to grant a critical-vendor motion, there are a number of steps that a debtor can take in order to put it in the best position to obtain approval of its motion.
First, prior to filing its critical-vendor motion, a debtor should prepare a list of all of its vendors and suppliers that includes the name of the vendor, the nature of the goods or services rendered and the amount outstanding to such critical vendor as of the petition date. From that list, the debtor should remove vendors and suppliers that are either not critical to the continuation of the business or, even if critical, that will continue to do business with the debtor despite the outstanding pre-petition balance due. The analysis should not end there, however. The debtor should then go through each vendor or supplier remaining on the list and be able to articulate why such vendor is critical to the debtor's business. If the debtor is unable to state with particularity why the vendor is critical, then that vendor should be removed from the list. When narrowing its list, the debtor may find it useful to review certain facts about the vendor in question, such as (1) whether a vendor is a sole- or limited-source provider, (2) whether the debtor receives advantageous pricing or other terms from the vendor such that losing or replacing the vendor post-petition would be detrimental to the debtor, (3) the overall impact on the debtor's operations if the vendor ceased or delayed shipments and (4) whether the vendor would be obligated to continue to perform services for the debtor after the commencement of the chapter 11 case, such as in those circumstances where the debtor and a vendor are parties to an executory contract.
Second, prior to filing the critical-vendor motion with the bankruptcy court, a debtor should ensure that the major constituents in the chapter 11 case, such as the debtor's post-petition lenders, the official committee of unsecured creditors and the U.S. Trustee, support the critical-vendor motion. A court will be much more likely to grant the relief if such parties do not object to the relief being sought. In addition, the debtor should explain in its critical-vendor motion why it is that other general unsecured creditors in the bankruptcy case won't be harmed as a result of the payments made to critical vendors.
Third, a debtor should prepare a rolling budget that shows the payments it expects to make during the bankruptcy case. The budget should include, for example, payments to be made on account of employee wages, customer programs, taxes and loan repayments. The budget should also reflect the anticipated payments to be made to critical vendors, and show the court that the debtor has the financial wherewithal to make the requested payments to the critical vendors, making it more likely that the court will grant the critical-vendor motion. In addition, the debtor should explain the source of the funds that it will use to make the payments to critical vendors. For example, the debtor may describe whether such funds come from post-petition financing, cash reserves on hand, anticipated accounts receivables or some other source.
Fourth, a debtor may want to request that any allowance provided by the bankruptcy court for the payment of critical vendor claims be made in two stages through the use of an interim and final order. In this way, the debtor will be afforded time to begin making payments to critical vendors and determine whether it still requires the remaining amount to be distributed under the final order. For example, a debtor may find that its critical vendors are more willing to negotiate on payment terms than the debtor expected, thus allowing the debtor to use fewer of the critical vendor funds allotted in the interim order and thereby reducing the amount requested by the debtor in its final order. Most critical-vendor motions will also require that the vendor and debtor enter into a form agreement, to be approved by the bankruptcy court, which will generally bind the vendor to certain trade terms upon its acceptance of a payment from the debtor.
Lastly, a debtor should ensure that it tracks each payment it makes to critical vendors, including the date the payment was made, the amount of the payment and the invoice number paid, if any. Providing the bankruptcy court with updates at subsequent hearings as to the amount of critical vendor payments made will also provide the bankruptcy court with an understanding as to how the debtor is progressing in its negotiations with creditors.
While it does not appear that bankruptcy courts will stop granting critical-vendor motions in the future, they will likely require evidence that clearly shows that the payment of such pre-petition debts is necessary to a debtor's reorganization. As such, proper preparation by a debtor can help it to stand on solid ground when making its request to the court.
1. In re Eastman Kodak Co., Case No. 12-10202 (ALG) (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.).
2. 11 U.S.C. § 105(a).
3. See, e.g., In re Kmart Corp., 359 F.3d 866, 874 (7th Cir. 2004); B & W Enters. Inc. v. Goodman Oil Co. (In re B & W Enters. Inc.), 713 F.2d 534, 538 (9th Cir. 1983).
4. See, e.g., In re Just for Feet, 242 B.R. 821, 826 (D. Del. 1999); In re Ionosphere Clubs Inc., 98 B.R. 174 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1989); Michigan Bureau of Workers' Disability Comp. v. Chateaugay Corp. (In re Chateaugay Corp.), 80 B.R. 279 (S.D.N.Y. 1981).
5. See In re Coserv LLC, 273 B.R. 487, 498 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 2002) (adopting three-part test for "necessity" that debtor must meet before bankruptcy court will approve payment of general unsecured pre-petition claim such as critical-vendor claim).


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Course Catalog
Public Policy Research Methods
Research Methods for Policy introduces students to the many facets of international policy research and is a required course for all students enrolled in the GSIPS curricula. The methods of research and analysis dealt with here focus on problem-solving, as they apply to contemporary issues in a policy analysis context.
- Subject:
- International Policy
- Department:
- International Policy
- Division:
- Intl Policy & Management
- Requirements Fulfilled:
Spring 2010 - MIIS
IPOL8502A-S10 Lecture (Murphy)
Fall 2009 - MIIS
IPOL8502A-F09 Lecture (Laurance)
IPOL8502B-F09 Lecture (Laurance)
IPOL8502C-F09 Lecture (Murphy)
IPOL8502E-F09 Lecture (Murphy)
IPOL8502F-F09 Lecture (Langholz)
IPOL8502G-F09 Lecture (Kardam)
IPOL8502H-F09 Lecture (DePaolis)


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We have all heard the news now that Comrade Fidel Castro has stepped down and the 7th legislature of the National Assembly of People's Power has elected Comrade Raul in his place. What the bourgeois media does not say, however, is that this is the culmination of a process of elections that involved literally millions of Cubans and the CEC has issued a release to that effect to our members, friends and allies in Cuban solidarity.
Fidel's decision above all shows great reason for confidence in the current leadership and government of Cuba, and their capability to direct the Cuban people and their revolution towards more social gains. One of the resolutions we are brining forward to this meeting is to build the Che Brigade to Cuba for 2008. The bourgeoisie bombardment of propaganda against Cuba around Fidel's resignation makes that task all the more pressing.
There is more positive news internationally. In Venezuela, it appears Chavez has retreated from his rather adventurous position that all progressives must unite in one political party, and is now calling for a "patriotic coalition" including the Communists for the 2008 elections, to defeat US imperialist interference and forge ahead with a new socialist-oriented future.
In the United States, the Bush agenda is now a dirty word amongst most youth. As the YCLUSA has noted, young people are heading to primary elections in record numbers. Whatever quantitative and qualitative changes occur in US policy, they will be of grave significance to Canada.
Also since our last meeting, the people of Cyprus have elected a Communist as President. This is important for progressive forces in the region, especially considering imperialism's meddling in the recent separation of Kosovo – which led the Serbia people to burn the US embassy in Belgrade.
Also important for European anti-imperialist and peace-loving forces, especially the youth, is the announcement that the next World Festival of Youth and Students will be held in Belarus, one of the countries Bush noted along with North Korea and Iran as in need of "democratizing." The 2009 festival will be a topic we must return to, very soon, and by accepting this report, the CC should instruct the CEC to begin this work in earnest.
We note with pride that the YCL-LJC is now a full member of the World Federation of Democratic Youth, accepted at the February meeting of WFDY in Portugal, and soon we will be paying our dues.
Turning now to the situation in Canada.
It is clear that crisis in the American economy which was just emerging at the time of our last meeting has had drastic impacts on Canada. The People's Voice has had good coverage of these developments over its past few issues. The majority of economic indicators point to an impending recession, making the continued struggle by youth for better jobs and higher minimum wages all the more relevant, which Comrade Stephen will be commenting on.
These demands starkly contrast with the new Tory budget and its much touted tax shelter. "In reality, only the well-to-do will be able to seriously take advantage of this new program."[1] On Wednesday Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said we must reduce business taxes if it wants to avoid the fallout from a downturn in the U.S. economy.
It is likely the budget will pass, and an election will be averted. But an election is coming and we should, as Canada's Young Pioneers used to say, be "Always Ready." We repeat the comments made by the Fall 2007 Central Committee: "As Communists, our job is to help deepen and broaden the fight-back, and help sharpen up the critique of the Tories, so that all the opposition parties are emboldened and/or pressured to pull the plug, and bring down the Harper Tories."
One of the key fight backs against the Harper Tories is over the war in Afghanistan. In January, Manley report essentially rubber-stamped the extension of the Afghan mission to 2011. Yet public opinion remains staunchly opposed to this dirty conflict. For this reason we are think now is the critical time to begin mobilizing youth and students into the March 15th anti-war actions, and have prepared a statement to help mobilize our membership, friends and allies for this important event.
I am reminded of the founding Manifesto of the YCL from the 1920s, which stated that "in any war the youth suffer the most, bear the brunt and are the first called upon." These words are still true today. This Feb. 25th marked the 85th anniversary of the founding of our League and I personally hope the CC, in accepting this report, will agree to re-issue a new updated version of our fighting history in pamphlet form.
By June of 1924, the YCL was publishing an independent magazine, saying in its first issue that it pledged "to support the decisions that are made [in the Communist International] to the fullest extent… with no race hatred and nationalist feeling but with a truly working class sprit."
This is a challenge today: to defend and expand the democratic rights of youth – a struggle dialectically connected to the class struggle for socialism. We need to reflect this in all of our tactics and strategies in mass work, and in this meeting we will be introducing three documents that will both outline our policy and guide our action: on the International Day for the Elimination of Racism which talks about Islamophobia, the Toronto 18, and black-focused schools; on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, which talks about the need to oppose sexism in all its forms; and a resolution in solidarity with the struggle of students across Canada.
The main task at hand in this meeting is to come up with solutions for the production of our magazine. As a political tool, since 1924 the YCL has always had "press" in some form – be it the Young Worker, Advance, New Advance, Beacon, Champion, Jeunnesse, SYL News, Young Communist, Le Revolutionnaire, New Horizons, Jeunesse Militante, and now Rebel Youth.
Many of these magazines were produced under very difficult conditions.
But the YCL-LJC's magazine has never been a static effort. It has always been something experimental, creative, and militant. We've tried to make into an organizing tool for the YCL, and also a ideological weapon that gets involved in the debates among left and progressive youth forces, talks about what real youth are doing, and makes a contribution.
For all these reasons, we hope our discussions today will help build a magazine that is exciting, important, necessary, and worth fighting for!
[1] Thomas Walkom. "Artfully clever scheme achieves Tories' goal" Feb 27, 2008. Toronto Star. I recommend reading this short article http://www.thestar.com/article/307325
ers B l p8t so that we the YCL with the Party on an organization-to-organization basis in selecting teachers from their ranks, not just grabbing whomever we can.
Schools are exciting, social activities also. People get to know each other in a much more direct and political way than in other settings. However, we can't forget that schools are only a preparatory stage. Cadre's receive their real steeling in actual work, in fighting difficulties, in overcoming difficulties.
Perhaps it seems obvious, but for this reason leaders can not be Houdinis. We have a little problem with some comrades disappearing from the YCL for periods of time and then, hopefully, reappearing. I think being a member of the Central Committee means making a commitment to raise the standards of our organization on all levels. Sadly some comrades do not raise the standards but lower them.
Often this is a political question. It is also an expression of the precariousness and uncertainty of many young worker's and student's lives, and the pressures placed on our best activists. It is very difficult to make a clean cut between the personal challenges people face and the political decision a leader makes not to prioritize YCL work.
However, remember, comrades, that the only cadres that are really first rate are those who do not fear difficulties, do not hide from difficulties, but who, on the contrary, go out to meet difficulties, in order to overcome them and eliminate them. It is only in combating difficulties that real cadres are forged. We can see this process at work from the club level to the Central Committee and in our work outside the League.
Combating difficulties is not the same as simply holding positions within a given movement, like a certain title. I personally think this is very important. Combating difficulties means struggling to bring to life the policies of the league, in the most highly visible way possible for the league. To truly be effective, that requires a base of support among youth who can, in turn, be a source of pressure for advanced demands.
Its not that we don't think that leadership is important. But do we place our perspective around breaking into the "inner circles" of the youth movement and whispering into people's ears, getting them to read the right books? Certainly not. We are revolutionaries. Our outlook is as fighters – and it is better to be known as a rank and file militant who is prepared to take a principled stand, despite the costs, than someone who feathers their nest.
This purpose or mission of young revolutionaries requires political and ideological skill, and steadfastness: recognition of the main tasks and which way forward; ability to understand and utilize fundamentals in daily work; and being able to take and follow-up on assignments.
At the most basic level what we are talking about is the ability to shift young people's thinking and actions around new parameters. To recognize: I must convince people. We must change people's perspective.
People do rise to the occasion, especially when our membership has good morale. We can't build an organization if we think we have lost the battle or already tried everything and done everything that can be done.
None of this requires that the form of our clubs or local leadership committees replicate the Communist Party. YCL club meetings have a different dynamic than Party club meetings. Sometimes I think when we reach the level of a provincial center we lean towards a more serious approach, however, which may exclude younger leaders as being overly formal. It is very difficult to do this on a Central level. There is a real benefit to in person meetings because they can include this essential social component.
After all, strict discipline is not something imposed on members from above. It is not something that comes down contrary to members will and desire.
Joining a Marxist-Leninist organization everyone voluntarily undertakes obligations and duties stipulated in the League's Declaration and rules or constitution, which stress that discipline, equally obligatory for both leaders and rank-and-file members must be observed to maintain the unity of the League's ranks.
In closing, I'd like to add that in my view we should put particular emphasis on YCL cadre building as part of the "cultural identity" of the League – meaning YCLers need to check with the leadership of the League before taking on assignments that the Party, or a mass movement, asks them to.
We are the YCL, that we are not the youth wing of the Communist Party, nor a mini-Communist Party. YCLers pride should be supported, projecting a "team spirit" as members of the League.
If we don't build new leadership we'll stall. On the other hand, success in this area will lead to an organization that is much greater than just the sum of its parts.
Cadre, in this sense, are a living framework.
Thank you.


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Vol. 55, No. 16 • Sixteenth Week • Fall Semester • Dec. 3, 2007
Featured Articles
Math researchers help Wisconsin communities
Ethan Wickman receives BYU Barlow commission
Grant to fund travel to South American conference
'Prometheus Bound' to be staged
"Mexico, Migration
Math researchers help Wisconsin communities
Researchers at UW-Eau Claire have created prototype mathematical models and software to help communities better plan for emergencies, a project inspired by the chaos that occurred in the city of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
"Watching Katrina was shocking," said Dr. Simei Tong, associate professor of mathematics. "The city clearly failed to appropriately plan for a disaster. As I watched that situation, I knew I wanted to find ways to use applied mathematics to solve real problems. If we can help cities prepare for disasters, we can reduce the loss of life."
In the years since Hurricane Katrina, Tong and student researchers have worked with emergency management professionals in Dane and Clark counties to build mathematical models that will help them better respond to emergencies in their regions. Full story.
Ethan Wickman receives BYU Barlow commission
Dr. Ethan Wickman, UW-Eau Claire assistant professor of music, recently received a $6,000 commission from the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University to compose a new work for the Avalon String Quartet.
This is the second Barlow commission for Wickman, who composed a piece titled "Atomic Variations" for Flexible Music, a New York-based chamber ensemble, in 2005.
Barlow commissions, awarded annually, are highly competitive. Only 12 composers were awarded commissions this year out of 135 applicants in the general and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints program categories.
Wickman expects to complete the composition in time for an April 2008 premiere of the work at Northern Illinois University and Chicago's Symphony Center. In spring the Avalon Quartet also will perform the piece at UW-Eau Claire and conduct a master class for string and composition students. Full story.
Grant to fund travel to South American conference
Dr. Juan Carlos Chaves, UW-Eau Claire assistant professor of foreign languages, has received a $5,000 grant from the Center for Business Education and Research at UW-Madison to attend the 12th annual MERCOSUR (Mercado Común del Sur, or Southern Common Market) program in Argentina, Brazil and Chile May 9-21, 2008.
Chaves said his goal is to internationalize the curriculum of UW-Eau Claire's Spanish for Business program, one of just a few such programs offered at universities in the United States, by incorporating information on culture and politics that affect business issues and the global integration of various countries in the Spanish-speaking world.
MERCOSUR has become increasingly political in recent years, and ensuing disagreements have threatened its effectiveness as a trade organization, Chaves said.
"It's important for students who want to pursue careers in international business that utilize their Spanish to understand these issues," he said, noting that he currently has about 67 students in the Spanish for Business program, which has continued to grow in popularity. Full story.
'Prometheus Bound' to be staged Dec. 6-15
The play is directed by Richard Nimke, associate professor of music and theatre arts. The production is a new translation of the Greek classic by James Kerr and was first performed in London in 2006 and then in spring 2007, Nimke said. The UW-Eau Claire production is the first amateur production of this translation. Full story.
'Mexico, Migration and Wisconsin' symposium
"Mexico, Migration and Wisconsin," a symposium based on field research conducted by 13 students in a UW-Eau Claire geography capstone class, will be held from 3-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Phillips Science Hall and Davies Theatre in Davies Center.
The goals of the capstone class, taught by Dr. Paul Kaldjian, associate professor of geography, in cooperation with UW-Eau Claire's Spanish and Latin American studies programs, are to inform migration discussions in Wisconsin, educate the public, help make this region more welcoming to migrant workers, and assist local communities in both Wisconsin and Veracruz, Kaldjian said.
This semester, the students interviewed Mexican workers, their employers and community members in western Wisconsin. From Oct. 19-27, the students traveled to rural Veracruz, Mexico, where they stayed with and interviewed family and former neighbors and community members of the migrants to Wisconsin.
The student researchers will give two concurrent sessions of 20-minute presentations on their research from 3:10-5:30 p.m. in rooms 104 and 119 of Phillips Science Hall. Nathan Wolf Lustbader, Mexican consul in St. Paul, Minn., will give the event's keynote address at 6 p.m. in Davies Theatre. The symposium is free and open to the public. Full story.
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Julie Plec Calls for Peace Among Vampire Diaries Fansby Matt Richenthal at . Comments
Julie Plec really wants all Vampire Diaries fans to get along.
In the face of overly-contentious Tweets and over-the-top online threats and remarks, the producer took to the social network today and addressed viewers of her beloved CW drama.
"Honestly, I usually don't like to draw attention to the trolls, as they are just that, trolls determined to bully, berate and abuse behind the anonymity of the internet," wrote Plec. "I'm sure every single one of you has had to deal with the same thing. And any attention, even negative, tends to feed them. Plus, it all detracts from the beautiful positivity of most of the fandom."
But Plec couldn't resist and she went on to explain why:
"However, I think it's all important that we take a look at what we're doing to each other in the name of "shipping". Delena, Stelena, Bamon, SheriffForbesoDonovan, whatever it is that you root for, the point is to keep your passion positive. You can hate where something's going, and scream your frustration to the world --- just don't make your words into weapons. (she says, having openly just called someone an asshole on twitter. sorry about that).
"Remember to keep the debate healthy and productive, otherwise Twitter starts to feel like my family arguing about religion and politics at the dinner table. And trust me, no one wants to experience that.
We value you all and have nothing but love. Except for you Eleneremy shippers. That's just weird. ;-) As always, #lovenotshove."
What do you think of this missive, Vampire Diaries fans? Check out a TVD clip from Thursday's (terrific!!!) "Memorial" and sound off now.
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.Tags: The Vampire Diaries
@Fruit Salad and @Just Saying That : lmaooooooo. Love it guys, keep 'em comin !
LOL. well Jules that ain't gonna happen ! Delena and Stelena fans will NEVER stop arguing ! That's impossible ! looooool ! ------> Delena fan !!!!! Stelena = BORING !!!! lmaoooo
Jeez Julie if you feel that way over a few tweets; Don't go on Tumblr especially the Julie Plec tag D: or Youtube that is a damn battlezone DD: If she really wants to see how everything goes down between DE & SE shippers try the anti- tags. LOL She thinks she is the only one who gets hate? Has she ever looked at all the Ian hate? DDD: You don't hear him moanin and groaning about it, and he is doesnt it write the show. Fans throw hate left and right to the point of ppl leaving social networks. Toughen up woman your 40 and should be able to just let it slide.
I've never understood why some fans are so overinvested in shipping couples. Nevertheless, it's ironic that Julie Plec is sending out this plea, when she has been the cause of a lot of the hostility and fan alienation. For starters, she lets personal favoritism (towards certain actors) dictate the plot, which is a big mistake. Just because she likes Joseph Morgan, doesn't mean that Klaus should stick around forever, and just because she likes Candice Accola, doesn't mean that she should have more scenes with Bonnie's boyfriend than Bonnie. I've watched tons of TV shows that cast even fewer persons of color than Diaries, and it doesn't bother me (e.g. "Girls). But for some reason, I find Plec's treatment of minority characters very offensive. They're either introduced for the purpose of being killed, or are kept around to "help" the other characters (e.g. Bonnie). I know it's just fiction, but when most of the viewers are impressionable teens, things like this can impact self-image. That's my "healthy and productive" comment!
Hey guys! We're hurting Julie Plec's feelings! We should all stop expressing our own honest opinions and praise this amazing show, and its incredible writer. Debate and constructive criticism is a pathetic cry for attention. Shame on us all!
(she says, having openly just called someone an asshole on twitter. sorry about that)
that is why i prefer tvfanatic over other tvd forums.
as for julie, we have a saying here: don't go as a priest into a bordel.
(that makes it seem like julie is a priest .... ew)
I can't wait for the next episode of season 4. I wonder what major changes will happen. =) =D
Is Julie Plec for real?I mean you delved in the whole LOVE TRIANGLE stuff and you expect the fans to bahave?LOL.......
creating a bunch of foolishness...Klaroline Klaroline is awesome. Just GTFO.
I wonder if it's the rabid DE or Forwood fans attacking her. I think both, From the way the storylines are going. I don't want to be a forwood and SE shipper. The bitch blows too many holes in everyone's ship except the sugary-sweet ship of SE. ALso, there's also a lot of Bonnie fans who flame her, it's not like she's not asking for it anyway. She dug her grave by writing her sexual frustrations on her storylines and she complains about getting shit for it lol wut? What an ungrateful bitch. She's not a real writer. If she cannot take harsh criticism in social media websites, she should get the fuck out of the internet. Fucking n00b. She cannot change people, all she needs to do is change herself.


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Google Sets Sights on YouTube Bonanza
The company announced on Feb. 5 that Google Senior Vice President of Products and Commerce Susan Wojcicki will replace Salar Kamangar as the new CEO of YouTube. Kamangar, who was Google's ninth employee, may be moving to head up Google's investment division, often referred to as Google Ventures.
Wojcicki was Google employee number 16 and she goes way back with the company. According to SearchEngineWatch.com, in September 1998, Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin established the company in Wojcicki's garage in Menlo Park.
In 1999, she was hired by Google and was the driving force behind the acquisition of YouTube. For those of us who celebrate the such progress, Wojcicki will be the highest ranking woman at Google once she transitions to her new position.
What does all this mean for the future of YouTube and Google? YouTube has the potential to upstage mainstream entertainment, especially for the 18-to-24-year-old demographic (millennials). According to Neilsen Holdings (NLSN), millennials watch about 23 hours of TV a week and 2.5 hours of online video. In the latter space, the music and entertainment of YouTube plays a dominant role.
The business model differs from cable television in a highly lucrative way. YouTube is an open platform that allows anyone to place videos and other content with the hope of grabbing eyeballs and making some money. YouTube takes about half of the ad revenue that's generated on the site. It will make over $4 billion in revenue from its advertising in 2014!
Granted that's only 15% of Google's trailing twelve month (TTM) revenue of nearly $60 billion in 2013. But if the average analysts' estimate for Google's revenue in 2014 of over $70 billion comes to pass, YouTube needs to generate more, and that's where Susan Wojcicki comes in.
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Michael James Burns, Jr. Sentenced in U.S. District Cour
The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Missoula, on October 8, 2010, before U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy, MICHAEL JAMES BURNS, JR., a 51-year-old resident of San Francisco, California, appeared for sentencing. BURNS was sentenced to a term of:
- Prison: 87 months
- Special Assessment: $100
- Restitution: $445,532.45
- Supervised Release: 3 years
BURNS was sentenced in connection with his guilty plea to wire fraud/money laundering.
In an Offer of Proof filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan M. Archer, the government stated it would have proved at trial the following:
In the summer of 2008, BURNS initiated BMJ Capital in California to allegedly finance various business projects. In September 2008, BURNS met one of the owners of Strategic Land Company, LLC in San Francisco, California. The owner, hereafter referred to as "T.S.", was a partner and owner of Strategic Land Company, LLC (SLC) based in Lakeside. BURNS entered into negotiations with SLC and represented that he had over $100 million in assets and was interested in funding a real estate development project in Lakeside.
On October 15, 2008, BURNS entered into a signed agreement with "T.S." and SLC, promising to make a $25 million credit line available to complete the final phases of the land development project. SLC agreed to provide a 1% up front commitment fee of $250,000. Under the agreement, this advance fee was fully refundable by October 29, 2008, if the parties had not finalized their financing documents. On October 17, 2008, "T.S." directed Glacier Bank of Kalispell to wire $250,000 to BURNS' BMJ Capital bank account at Wachovia Bank in San Francisco, California.
On October 27, 2008, no credit had been extended and BURNS suggested altering the agreement where he would "buy into" the company.
In November 2008, SLC entered into the revised agreement after meeting with BURNS and his attorney in San Francisco. Under the new agreement, BURNS agreed to wire $33 million into the SLC Glacier Bank account. From November through January 2009, BURNS emailed several excuses as to why the money was never sent. Ultimately BURNS ceased contact with SLC and never provided any financing.
BURNS' attorney had previously vouched for BURNS' $100 million in assets, but later stated the document he relied on appeared as if it had or could be manipulated. One of BURNS' "employees" stated that it became clear that BURNS collected advance fees, but never provided any of the promised financing. A financial analysis of the bank records shows that BMJ Capital collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from individuals and businesses between 2007 and 2008. At the time, BURNS was on parole for a similar offense in Hawaii.
Because there is no parole in the federal system, the "truth in sentencing" guidelines mandate that BURNS will likely serve all of the time imposed by the court. In the federal system, BURNS does have the opportunity to earn a sentence reduction for "good behavior." However, this reduction will not exceed 15% of the overall sentence.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


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Law Library Podcasts - Experiences and Insights
|There is an interesting article entitled "Are You Podcasting: Current Uses of Podcasts in Law Libraries" in the May issue of AALL Spectrum. Although they haven't caught on as quickly as blogs have (there are currently 116 law library blogs), some law librarians are experiment with podcasting.
The article highlights the podcasting projects from numerous libraries, such as audio tours, recording courses, providing supplementation to regular coursework, special event recording, FAQ and research guides. Insights from the podcasters is also offered.


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Federal and state agents raided the office of a hospice physician in Pittsburgh who is suspected of prescribing narcotics without a medical reason, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
Three alleged former employees of "Silk Road," the online marketplace prosecutors called a "sprawling black-market bazaar," were accused of conspiring to traffic in drugs, hack computers and launder money.
LinkedIn Corp., owner of the world's biggest professional-networking website, may be investigated by the Irish Data Protection Commissioner's Office after some user passwords were compromised in a security breach.
Experian Plc, the credit-reporting service with financial information on more than 740 million consumers, is being investigated by Irish regulators in the wake of a series of breaches of the company's databases.
The editors and writers for Bloomberg's Muse arts and culture section chose their favorite moments of 2012. Here they are, led off by Executive Editor Manuela Hoelterhoff:
Irish regulators are seeking "urgent" clarifications from Facebook Inc. after the social media company informed users of changes to its privacy policy overnight.
Google Inc., owner of the world's most-popular search engine, may have changes to its privacy policy assessed by the Irish and French data-protection agencies.
In the past two decades, Jonathan Lethem has written, co-authored or edited 23 books, picking up a MacArthur "genius" grant along the way.
Facebook Inc., the world's biggest social networking site, will overhaul its service in Europe over the next six months as a result of an investigation into how the social network handles personal data.
"We will be seeking urgent further clarification from Facebook Ireland and if we consider that the proposed changes require a specific consent from EU users we will require Facebook to do this."
- Gary Davis on Nov 22, 2012


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Curved like a tree bending in the wind, this dimmable floor lamp features an opal-white, polymethacrylate (thermoplastic) diffuser and a white metal frame. Standing 87 inches tall and with a 74-inch reach, Gravity is counterbalanced by a low-profile, 18-inch-diameter base. A bright-red power cable with a black plug and a dimmer accommodate the luminaire, which uses one 100W halogen lamp or one 23W fluorescent lamp.
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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality,Tourism, & Event Management
B.S. Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management
Approved for implementation in the Fall of 2008, this is an innovative, interdisciplinary program which includes core coursework in the department and supporting coursework from SJSU's business and nutrition programs. Elective coursework enables students to craft the breadth and depth of their studies to best match their career objectives.
There are a wide range of hospitality related careers for students graduating with a degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management including: Hotel/Resort General Manager, Financial Controller, Catering Coordinator, Meeting Planner, Sales Director, Marketing Manager, Conference/Tradeshow Manager, Banquet and Events Coordinator, Restaurant Manager, Contract Food Service Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Human Resources Manager, Tourism Specialist, Travel Consultant and Information Systems Specialist.The Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Tourism & Event Management is comprised of a core set of classes (39 units), electives (18 units), and foundational course work (9 units). A business minor may also be of interest to students in this degree program.
To get started, check in with our HSPM staff for direction on who to contact to set up an appointment. Whether you are transferring from a different SJSU program, another University, or you're just beginning your studies here at SJSU we will guide and assist you in achieving your goals.
Change of Major Information for Hospitality Management
Application Forms MUST be filled out and turned in WITH your Unofficial Transcript.
ALL Forms MUST be TYPED in order to be accepted.
ALL Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students MUST complete one whole semester before applying.
Deadline for Applying to be in the Hospitality Management major for Fall 2014 is CLOSED.
Deadline for Applying to be in the Hospitality Management major for Spring 2015 will be October 15. (Students must complete English 1B, Minimum 2.5 GPA)
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"Where do I go?" queried Moss to one of her handlers as she was besieged by camera crews, photographers and fans upon entering the 7th floor.
Moss posed for the requisite shots with Topshop's Sir Philip Green as even the jaded fashion editors in attendance unabashedly pulled out their cell phone and digital cameras to capture the fashion icon. Nearby, friend Sadie Frost looked on with bemusement and danced with the DJs.
"I'm here to support my friend," she explained, showing off one of Moss' looks.
Simon Doonan admitted to being a fan of the High Street store himself.
"Whenever I go to London I always go to Topman," he offered. "Over there, men actually care about how they look. It's not like here."
Any stylish men hoping to learn some low-priced wisdom from Moss are in for disappointment.
"I know what makes a man look good, but I'd never be able to design for them," said the model, before being ushered upstairs to the cordoned off 8th floor where she remained for most of the party.
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Luckily we have the Broadway Rose Production Company. They are dedicated to shortening the gap. Their mission statement: "To create unparalleled musical theater experiences that invigorate audiences and enrich our communities." In fulfilling that mandate since 1992 they have tackled a great number of Broadway Musicals: From A Day in Hollywood a Night in the Ukraine to The Whole Wide World; from Oklahoma to Les Miserables. We should be thankful they are now doing The Music Man


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Updated Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 02:31 AM
SPOKANE — Well, at least it didn't keep too many people up late in the East.
Starting ESPN's College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon, Gonzaga ended the suspense early against West Virginia here Monday night, blowing to a 27-point halftime lead and throttling the Mountaineers 84-50.
"It was a great performance by our guys," said Gonzaga coach Mark Few. "I was worried that, especially being down a man inside (with a three-game suspension to 7-foot Kelly Olynyk) that we might get exploited on the glass. Our guys fought and battled. That's a really physical, athletic team.
"And our guards handled the ball against a team that pressures you all over the floor."
Gary Bell, the sophomore from Kentridge High, led all scorers with 15 points, but he had a lot of help with four others in double figures, including forward Guy Landry Edi, who had 14 points and seven rebounds.
"Loved it," Few said of Bell's game. "That's the best he's played all fall, I thought, from a toughness point of view, and he hit some big shots."
West Virginia, picked for sixth place in its first year in the Big 12, shot only 27.3 percent as the 19th-ranked Zags (2-0) played both man and zone defenses effectively. The Mountaineers were 3 of 26 from beyond the arc, while Gonzaga shot 52 percent and 9 of 16 from deep.
"We just played really good defense," said Bell. "The zone kind of hurt them, and the switching up, off and on, press, no press."
It was West Virginia's first game of the year, and it looked a lot like its last one last spring. That was in the second round of the NCAA tournament back in Pittsburgh, when Gonzaga dispatched the Mountaineers 77-54 in a game in which WVU didn't string four consecutive points together until the final four minutes.
"We heard their coach (Bob Huggins) played that tape every day, all summer," said Edi.
This was a so-called "play-in" game for the Old Spice Classic over Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando, although both teams get there anyway. Believe it or not, they could meet again if each reaches the final, but organizers and TV moguls are no doubt praying otherwise.
Since that meeting last March, Huggins has added a couple of transfers in guard Juwan Staten (Dayton) and big guy Aaric Murray (LaSalle) after losing All-American forward Kevin Jones.
Not a lot changed. Murray snaked inside to give West Virginia a 2-1 lead, and then the balky WVU offense went south completely, committing seven turnovers and missing six consecutive shots as Gonzaga pieced together a 16-0 run.
Early, the Zags didn't get much done inside, but they loosened up the visitors' man-to-man defense by raining threes. By the second television timeout, Kevin Pangos had hit two and Bell and Mike Hart one apiece — all from the left corner, right in front of Huggins and his bench, and soon, Gonzaga had a 17-2 lead.
After that, West Virginia never was closer than 11. Sparked in the latter stages of the first half by Bell, the Zags kept piling it on. His kiss off the glass from the left of the key, following by a trey from the deep right, prompted Huggins' timeout at the 4:44 mark, and Gonzaga led, 34-12.
"Early in the game, I was trying to force it a little," said Bell. "I had to let the game come to me."
A minute later, Bell flicked an entry pass to the freshman big guy, Przemek Karnowski, and Karnowski, a deft passer, bounced it to Sam Dower for a layup. An 18-6 surge by Gonzaga closed the half, and the 18 by WVU was fewest in a half by a Gonzaga opponent since February 2011.
Not a lot changed in the second half, and the game didn't end until 11:22 p.m., or, in the East, well past when a sane person would be watching.
When Gonzaga did it to West Virginia eight months ago, Huggins said, "We've never gotten beat like that. We were never in the game."
He must have left town with the same sort of feeling.
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WEST VIRGINIA (0-1) — Murray 5-8 4-4 14, Hinds 4-10 0-1 9, Humphrey 2-8 0-1 5, Kilicli 2-6 1-4 5, Staten 0-6 0-0 0, Browne 1-5 5-5 7, Brown 0-2 3-6 3, Henderson 1-5 0-0 3, Noreen 0-0 2-2 2, Miles 0-4 2-2 2, Harris 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 15-55 17-25 50.
GONZAGA (2-0) — Bell, Jr. 6-13 0-0 15, Edi 3-5 7-10 14, Pangos 3-5 5-6 13, Harris 2-6 6-10 11, Dower 3-8 2-4 8, Hart 3-3 2-2 10, Karnowski 3-4 0-2 6, Dranginis 2-3 1-1 5, Stockton 1-1 0-1 2, Barham 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 26-50 23-36 84.
Halftime — Gonzaga 45, WVU 18. Three-point goals — WVU 3-26 (Murray 0-1, Hinds 1-6, Humphrey 1-7, Staten 0-1, Browne 0-2, Brown 0-1, Henderson 1-5, Miles 0-2, Harris 0-1), Gonzaga 9-16 (Bell, Jr. 3-5, Edi 1-1, Pangos 2-4, Harris 1-1, Dower 0-1, Hart 2-2, Barham 0-2). Rebounds — WVU 31 (Kilicli, Miles 5), Gonzaga 33 (Edi, Harris 7). Assists — WVU 8 (Miles 2), Gonzaga 17 (Stockton 5). Total fouls — WVU 28, Gonzaga 24.


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Hannah Cohen
She also immersed herself in NYC's music scene, becoming friends with singers, writers and producers. And quietly, privately, she started teaching herself guitar and writing songs. They were simple songs, sung to herself, private reflections on love and loneliness. But when she did start sharing them with her friends, usually in the wee hours as a party was winding down, rooms were hushed, jaws dropped, and it became clear to everyone who heard them that these songs were something very special indeed.
Hannah's debut record, "Child Bride", was produced by Thomas Bartlett, aka Doveman, known for his keyboard work with artists like The National and Antony and the Johnsons, and also producer of upcoming records by Glen Hansard and Julia Stone. Drawn from Hannah and Thomas's mutual friends, the core band is a small but potent group of some of New York's finest musicians, including Sam Amidon, Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Antony and the Johnsons), Brad Albetta (producer for Martha Wainwright and Teddy Thompson), Doug Wieselman (Laurie Anderson, the Lounge Lizards), and Kenny Wollesen (John Zorn, Bill Frisell). Together they have created an expansive, haunted album, lush and welcoming, but also at times almost painfully intimate. Hannah's strikingly distinctive voice and casually assured phrasing are at the centre of it all, from the heartbroken outpouring of "The Crying Game" to "California", an irresistibly catchy love letter to Hannah's home state, with a sunny disposition that can't quite hide the undercurrent of melancholy and homesickness.
"Child Bride" is released 23rd April on Bella Union records.
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From Sonic Retro
Game Secrets:Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 game)
From Sonic Retro
Unused Character Intro Animations
By swapping character files of some Amigo mode characters with those of regular characters they will be shown to have a character select screen animation.
Unused icons/Rainbow Gem
Some of these HUD icons are not all used in the game. The first 7 gems are normally obtainable, however the rainbow colored gem is not. The demo version of Sonic 2006 has text that says "Allows you to perform 'super'" but is replaced with text "???: You'll need to buy it to see what it does!" in the retail copy. If the text refers to the Rainbow Gem then that means that the player may have been able to transform into their super form on any level. Part of the gem's programming was finished but can only be accessed through hacking. If enabled the player can go through the Super transformations animations, but will not turn Super.
Unused Warp Gate images
These images are displayed on the warp gates that appear on the Soleanna map. Among them are images of levels that do not have warp gates--such as Crisis City.
Knuckles End Level Victory Pose
Knuckles does not finish a level and thus cannot perform a victory pose in normal circumstances. However, utilizing a glitch will allow Knuckles to finish a level and strike a pose.[1] He also has phrases which change depending on level rankings.
S ranking - "All right!"
Unused Music Tracks
Two tracks in the game are unused, they are called silver_theme.xma and shadow_theme.xma. The alternate main theme can be found here and the alternate Silver theme can be found here.
Silver's track seems to have MIDI backing put in place, while Shadow's theme is an untouched version from Shadow The Hedgehog.
Unused Text
The following text can be found by examining the disc's contents. It is unused in the game.
Shop Text
This is text which was meant to be used in the shop. The ??? item may have been the unused Rainbow/Super Gem item. Silver was to have a Speed up item to increase his maximum speed. Music from previous games also looked like it was once purchasable.
Allows you to use the "Light Dash." By using the Light Dash, you can move quickly through a trail of Rings.
Main Menu Text
Text which was meant to be used on the Main Menu but was scrapped. Notable text includes the mention of a "super hard" mode, additional episodes for Amigo characters, additional missions for Metal Sonic (Metal Sonic is not playable).
You can play a new set of very hard missions for Sonic.
Other Text
Some of these missions are seen in game but some aren't. The $ is a variable and can be made to mean anything. It seems that Sonic Adventure 2 style goals were once meant to be part of the game. There also seemed to be a mode where more than one goal ring was located in the level.
Get to the Goal Ring!