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CD: That's very encouraging to find that much spirit and optimism among artists. Are you finding also that funders are expecting arts groups to change the way they do their programming or the way they are thinking about their operations?
HS: I think there is a wide range of views, but we heard pretty strongly that arts funders do have some changing expectations. They are expecting arts organizations to be connected to their communities, to genuinely serve their communities, and to have a base of support in their communities that's meaningful and demonstrable. They are expecting organizations to collaborate more. They are expecting organizations to "do more." Not necessarily to "do more with less" but to recognize that circumstances are straightened and to make cuts in programming, make cuts in their ambitions in accordance with that reality. As one person said, I thought very eloquently, "Anybody can cut 10% in a budget, but when you start to cut 20, 30, or 40% of a budget, it's not the same enterprise, and we expect organizations who are taking those kinds of budget cuts to go back and reconsider what it is that they are doing. What's their mission, how can they accomplish their goals with fewer resources." And so I think there is a bar that's been raised by funders that organizations adapt to these changed circumstances.
CD: You mentioned the issue of mergers and collaborations, which are not simple in the best of circumstances. Are there particular challenges for arts groups around the issue of collaborations?
HS: I think that's really true. We didn't probe that deeply in these interviews but let me opine from my own experience. In part because arts organizations are driven by the artistic vision of a given individual artist or artistic collaborative, marrying those artistic visions, in other words, having two organizations with different artistic visions, is really difficult. It's not quite the same as marrying two social service organizations or two hospitals. So in my view, mergers are going to be difficult in the arts. But where they are more likely to occur is between arts organizations in different disciplines, where a dance company and a theater might merge. Or a dance company and a social service agency. Where there are going to be some cross-disciplinary opportunities to make more than the sum of the parts.
Let me just mention one article that I found very thought provoking: it's by Paul Light in Nonprofit Quarterly in the Winter 2008 issue. Paul is a professor at New York University and a really thoughtful expert on nonprofit management. He was forecasting four different futures for the nonprofit sector and one of those futures was that the whole sector step back and take a look at its assets and the needs of communities and reorganize those assets to better serve those communities. The thought is that we should get out of our silos. Arts organizations, social service organizations, welfare agencies, and what have you, if they thought about their assets together, and aligned the allocation of resources from that vantage point they might go a lot further. One example of this: in the study we did in the Puget Sound area, one museum in that region, looking at its community, and realizing that several after-school programs for children were going to go out of business as a result of the recession, actually invited those organizations to join with the museum. And I believe one of the organizations did actually merge with the museum. So there are lots of opportunities like that, I believe.
CD: You mentioned a list of frequently mentioned characteristics that funders have identified in groups that they think are adapting well and that they think will be able to sustain themselves in these difficult times. Can you talk about what those key characteristics were?
HS: Almost everybody we asked mentioned three or four things, which we thought was a very interesting pattern. First and foremost is courageous leadership - the ability of the leaders of an organization (and that includes board members as well as executive or artistic leadership) to stand up, ask tough questions, recognize that the environment is changed, and make tough choices. A second is a relentless focus on mission — great clarity about what makes that organization unique, what is distinctive about its purpose, and especially in light of the changed environment and reduced financial circumstances, what can be let go. What is core mission, and what is "nice" but not "necessary." A third quality that we heard is flexibility about structure. If you're really clear about your mission, it can take many forms and may take a form very different than the form it took ten years ago. So in some cases the funders were talking about organizations that were selling buildings, going virtual, thinking about their business in a really different way, holding tight onto the mission, but saying "We don't have to do it the way we've always done it because we can't." And finally, a very powerful connection to community. Some people have talked about it as embeddedness — a strong tie between the organization and whatever community it's trying to serve, which can be large or small, national or local, but a real conversation between the organization and the people it's trying to serve.
CD: Can we talk about the new realities that both funders and nonprofits have to face, and then conclude with what you saw emerging as the perceived opportunities for the arts and artists in this climate and moving forward after this crisis?
HS: In the arts field, I think there are many people who would say that we've come through a 50-year arc of development that started with Nelson Rockefeller's creation of the New York State Council on the Arts in 1959. It's been a 50-year public/private partnership and now we have more than 100,000 arts organizations in this country. That's extraordinary growth. But we're either overbuilt or we're under-resourced, or both. It's not really clear that we can sustain 100,000 arts organizations so something's gotta give. Each organization individually — and communities collectively — everybody has to ask "What is essential now? What do we want to sustain? What is extraneous and what can we let go?" I really think that's a reality that's hard to accept but those that get on that truth faster are going to be the ones that are more nimble in responding to it. e just created the Wiki. We met for the first time, last week. And over the next few months we'll see how it's actually used.
HS: Yes, definitely. I think there's a growing sense that many arts organizations might have a very vital and lively lifespan but it might not be in perpetuity. So many funders are saying "Is this an organization that we need to sustain forever? Is there something we can do to help them go out of business gracefully?" I think there's a real reluctance on the funders' part to play God and say "No more for you" but I think they are asking organizations to take seriously questions about whether they can be sustained.
I think it's going to get tougher and tougher to create new organizations. But I also think there are many organizations that really are projects. It's a great idea that may last a year, or two or three years and could then be pursued under the aegis of another organization that's more stable and has more resources to continue. But not everything needs to be its own 501(c)(3).
I think that these are very disturbing times, but I'm full of optimism. I think it's very exciting what's happened in the last year and a half — politically there's a lot of conversation now that says we have to do things differently, so how can we do that. There's a lot more openness to collaboration and partnerships, both within the arts and between the arts and other sectors.
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CD: It's great to hear some optimism in these difficult times. I don't want to close without mentioning that Grantmakers in the Arts is going to be holding a conference here in New York in October, and I'm wondering what you're thinking will come out of that conference. What kind of information will our listeners be able to gain if they're not able to attend the conference?
HS: Grantmakers in the Arts is meeting in Brooklyn, October 19-21, 2009. It's open only to members but there will be sessions on a whole range of topics and the agenda is on GIA's web site. Usually after the conference the proceedings are made public on the web site, and this year in particular there will be an effort to share lessons and to encourage funders to collaborate with each other going forward. I don't know all the plans but I would encourage people to watch the web site during and after the conference.
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The boundaries of high capacity desktop storage are still being pushed and it's been mentioned that Seagate has found a way to cram 3TB into a 3.5-inch drive which it plans to release under its Constellation ES series later this year.
The Constellation ES series is enterprise level and thus the upcoming 3TB monster will use an SAS 6Gbps interface. It is likely it will spin at 7,200RPM and inevitable that 3TB desktop oriented drives with the SATA 6Gbps will arrive soon after.
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The Performers Certificate, a postbaccalaureate program, is awarded to graduate students who have completed the requirements for the area of study. Like the Artist Diploma, this program is reserved for accomplished students who are on the verge of major performance careers in solo, ensemble, or studio settings. The coursework is designed to prepare students for orchestral auditions, solo or chamber music competitions, and major recording projects.
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hi i can't seem to update my j3 to the newest firmware.i'm still using version 2.22.i follow the instructions but i must be doing something wrong.what is the root file? and where is it also i can't seem to find the remove hardware icon.
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That's where you want to place the 3 .BIN files for the firmware, as in the following:
If you left-click on it you'll get a popup, and you then select the "eject" item for the Cowon J3.
After clicking on that "eject" item, you'll get a popup bubble message from Windows that "it is now safe to remove hardware". The message will disappear in a few seconds. It is now ok to remove the USB cable from the PC.
Note that if for some reason you have a program or window also open at the same time which is accessing the J3's internal or external storage (e.g. an Explorer window, music file sync/transfer utility program, etc.), you will NOT be allowed to complete this "eject" operation. You'll get a different popup bubble message about "device in use" or something to that effect.
You must have all accessing programs and windows closed, so that the J3 is NOT currently in use by anything, in order to then be able to "safely remove hardware".
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thanks mate. the only problem now is that iv'e lost my playlists
What is your real symptom?
Installing new firmware should NOT affect your M3U playlists, assuming that's what you're talking about.
M3U playlists need to be (a) saved on the internal storage of the J3, and (b) should refer to music files only on internal storage of the J3.
They can be placed anywhere (i.e. in any album folders, if that's where you choose to put them) but they most sensibly should be collected in one common \Playlists folder somewhere on internal storage, probably right at the root level.
NOTE: a recent discovery about recent firmware (e.g. 2.25) suggests that Cowon has now [UNANNOUNCED IN ANY DOCUMENTATION OR ANNOUNCEMENT] added M3U playlist support for external storage in a fashion... but once again, still limited exclusively to 1-drive referencing music files on external storage if the M3U playlist is located on external storage.
So... if your M3U playlist is on internal storage, the music files referenced must also be on internal storage. Can't refer to music files on external storage.
And if you M3U playlist is on external storage, the music files referenced must also be on external storage. Can't refer to music files on internal storage.
They still haven't solved the M3U playlist goal of being able to have one M3U playlist support referenced music files on either internal or external storage.
Perhaps you had upgraded to 2.25 firmware (where the above change is now in effect), and your M3U playlists were stored on external storage but your music files are still on internal storage??? Don't know, but I just wanted to share this information.
Anyway, please describe your "lost playlists" now that you've upgraded firmware symptom more precisely.
Also, exactly what firmware have you now upgraded to?
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I took my iPhone 4 to the Apple store based on this problem. The iPhone crashes during calls, when spawning new apps, when navigating an existing app. They suggested it was due to too many concurrent Apps running. Since that time I have sought to keep the number of apps down, but continue to experience crashes. Any suggestions?
Your first step for troubleshooting should be to restore the phone. I'm surprised that they didn't tell you that at the Apple store. It might help you to set it up as a new phone instead of as a back up when you get the option. You would have to reinstall all your apps and reset all of your settings but it's the cleanest start.


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Assume the following scenario regarding the current IPv4/OpenVPN setup:
Central Site with a /64 IPv6 (10.0.0.1)
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Additional background information: Each local site has a Netgear WNR3500L/U/v2 running Tomato Firmware v1.28.9054 MIPSR2-beta K26 USB vpn3.6 which was built on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:49:14 -0500. The central site runs a bind instance to handle DNS requests from the local sites and forwards requests down to the corresponding local site with regards to the sites specific subdomain. The other way around the local sites forward non-local lookups to the central site using dnsmasq.
The whole network is created using tun devices and therefore there is no bridging in place. Since routing and forwarding is required the central site uses OpenVPN's push to setup the required routes on the local site gateways.
Now I would like to make use of the /64 network I was given and distribute it among the local computers behind the gateways on each local site. A bonus would be to also have the other remote clients (10.0.0.x) pickup an IPv6 address.
The goal would be to use the local IPv4 address to create a new IPv6 address with 2a00:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:central-prefix:local-prefix::10.x.x.x
Another goal would be to have the OpenVPN server and/or TomatoUSB based gateway do the heavy lifting of this. The reason is that the clients behind those gateways are mixed operating systems and devices.
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My mom used to talk about how in the '50's, when hair washing took forever, that was an excuse not to date someone or go out. "I'm washing my hair that night," one would say insouciantly. In reality, when one did shampoo, it meant rolling your hair into a 'do and drying it overnight or under a bonnet dryer at the salon for like, at least an hour. I remember bonnet dryers, if that doesn't age me horribly.
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I went to my neighborhood video store the other day. I don't go there very often, and I was taken aback — again — by the number of movies portraying some form of gore and horror. Perhaps my neighbors are especially macabre loving, I don't know, since half of the movies displayed were involving either zombies, exorcisms, ghosts, or massacres of some kind. Gee what's up? Lurid movies must be an in-thing more than ever. There were a lot in the new release section, but I am not sure how new they actually were.
So I did a bit of research and googled zombie films first. On Wikipedia, I found a list of all zombie films produced; I wanted to count them, but, whew, it would have taken all day, even scrolling down took too long. I gave up half way through. Wow, well, the movies went back to 1932 when the first movie White Zombie came out — not counting Frankenstein in 1910 — but I guess he was not a real zombie but a revived very dead person.
Now in recent years, whole new distinct sub-genres have evolved such as "Zombie Comedy" and the "Zombie Apocalypse." Zombies have grown in popularity maybe as much as vampires or even more. The fascination with these cannibalistic undead, former humanoids (I am not even sure if that definition is correct) has been growing like a weed.
I learned that moviegoers and fans even theorize how to kill a zombie. I understand that it is generally agreed that it must involve some kind of head trauma since the undead brain must be destroyed. Some think that the head can still live on separate from the body; how weirdly inconvenient, unless the head can also get around somehow and be fairly self sufficient.
I can't stop wondering who among us are so enthralled by the undead, but it must be a lot of people. Even Brad Pitt has jumped on the zombie wagon with his new movie, World War Z. I don't know, but I feel a little disappointed in him. I am sure he could star in any movie of his choosing. But there is a demand for this stuff, and somebody has to fill it, I guess.
The list of exorcism movies produced also goes on and on, and the Texas Chain Saw Massacre series has become an American horror franchise. According to Wikipedia, it consists of seven slasher films, comics and video game adaptations of the original film, which was based on a true story. Really. A true story. Perhaps I should rent it. I like movies based on true stories, but I am a little worried that it may be too much graphic gore for me.


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Pope Francis called an order of nuns in Spain on New Year's Eve, but there was no answer. "What are the nuns doing that they can't answer?" the Pope said jokingly. "I am Pope Francis, I wish to greet you in this end of the year, I will see if I can call you later. May God bless you!"
The Carmelite nuns in Lucena, Spain were actually having prayer when the Pope called around noon, and therefore did not answer the phone. Once they heard the voice message left by the Pope, they were in total disbelief according to CNN News. "The prioress of the convent, Sister Adriana, told the radio network she 'literally wanted to die' when she first heard the message. Our friendship goes back 15 years but we never thought the pope would remember to think of us,' she said."
The nuns did not know what to do so they contacted their local bishop and tried to place a call to Pope Francis, but were unsuccessful. So they waited. After several hours passed, the phone rang and of course they answered this time. The pontiff spoke with all five Carmelite community nuns, three of which are from the Pope's native Argentina.
The call from Pope Francis was received on the 400th anniversary of the Carmelite community. One of the best known Carmelite nuns is Saint Therese of Lisieux, France. Following the call, Sister Adrians said, "The message from Pope Francis was to never lose hope, because sadness leads to spiritual sloth and hopelessness."
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Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 envelope reduced-sodium onion soup mix
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
- In a Dutch oven, bring chicken broth and beef broth to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken and poach, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken; cool slightly.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, soup mix, parsley and seasonings to broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Cool soup. Meanwhile, chop chicken. Add tortellini and chicken to soup. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze for up to 3 months.
- To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and tortellini are tender. Yield: 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
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"I have lost track how many times I have made this-we absolutely love it. It has tons of flavor and a nice little kick. I start with a box of chicken broth and one of beef, and use rotisserie chicken, rather than taking the time to poach. I would suggest getting the larger tortellinis, we get ours in the refrigerator section at Costco. They really make the soup."
"I followed the recipe except added fresh garlic rather than the powder as was suggested, but still this soup did not have the wow factor I look for; it just didn't work for us."
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Channel 93.3's annual Not So Silent Night 2012 (held Thursday night at 1stBank Center in Broomfield) was one of the best in recent memory—not to mention one of the best attended. Approximately 7000 people crammed into the arena to see 6-time Grammy nominees fun. perform for what fans were told was the largest headlining crowd for which the band has played thus far.
The evening kicked off with local act Churchill, who won the opening slot as winners of last year's Hometown For the Holidays contest. Recently signed to A&M Octone Records, the band won the crowd over quickly with a lively set before having to scramble out of town later that evening to resume an ongoing tour.
Next up were up-and-coming Icelandic act Of Monsters and Men, who continued the evening's momentum with their captivating blend of indie folk and pop. Understated yet energetic, the six-piece act had the crowd dancing and singing along to tunes like "Dirty Paws," "Mountain Sound" and "Little Talks."
Not So Silent Night typically celebrates local music as well has bringing in national acts each year. During the break between Churchill and Of Monsters and Men, Channel 93.3 DJs Nerf and Alf came onstage with local hip-hop act Air Dubai to announce the band's recent signing to Hopeless Records, as well as to announce the Top Ten local bands in the running for this year's Hometown For the Holidays. You can see the list of bands and listen to their singles by clicking here.
Fun. definitely lived up to their name, turning in a high-energy performance filled with lights, sound, and a highly energized crowd singing the hooks to songs like "Carry On," "Why Am I the One" and "Some Nights." Throughout the set, the band appeared just as energetic as the crowd, as frontman Nate Reuss numerous times seemed barely able to contain his excitement over the size and enthusiasm of the audience. As the band's last headlining show of 2012, this seemed to be the perfect close to an already amazing year for fun.
Predictably (but appropriately), the band saved their smash hit "We Are Young" for the encore, then closed the show with a cover of the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want"—a rather ironic song choice considering this is a band that has gotten far more than they could have dreamed of this year.
The dynamics of live shows are always different, and despite the quality of a performance, a band and audience can fail to connect for any of a number of reasons that are impossible to predict. This year's Not So Silent Night was a show in which everything just seemed to click; the lineup, the crowd, and the overall energy combined to make it one of the most memorable live shows in Denver this year.


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The Grand Rapids Ballet has a special Valentine for West Michigan. On Valentine's Day the company's production of Rubies for Valentine's Day opens at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre. The production is comprised of three separate ballets by world famous choreographers - George Balanchine's Rubies, Jose Limon's The Moor's Pavane and Mario Radacovsky's Bolero. All three ballets express love and romance through the art of dance. The production will run six shows February 14-16 and February 21-23.
Rubies for Valentine's Day
Rubies for Valentine's Day tells tales of the different aspects of love and expressions of passion through the three ballets. Bolero is a sensual chess game danced to Maurice Ravel's famous music. The Moor's Pavane is a ballet version of William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, Othello, in the form of a Renaissance pavane, where love wars with jealousy. Rubies is a one act of the award-winning ballet, Jewels, where dancers dance with joy, love and energy to Igor Stravinsky's music.
Many people are familiar with Ravel's music, Bolero. Ravel originally developed it as a type of game orchestra warm-up. Radacovsky took this game concept and created a ballet in the form of a tantalizing game of chess that has man versus woman as game pieces in combat and courtship that builds with energy and emotion with the music. The king and the queen come out to fight for their people in a romantic partnership. The piece is full of athleticism, with many turns and partnering.
The Moor's Pavane
Shakespeare's Othello, a tale of love, jealousy and betrayal, is told with passionate dancing in the form of a Renaissance pavane. The audience feels Desdemonia's devotion, the moor's pain, and the scheming of Iago and Emilia through the dancing. Limon's movement in this ballet is considered one of the greatest in all modern dance. The audience will feel a spectrum of emotions as they watch the quartet.
Rubies is one of Balanchine's most joyful and energetic acts of the ballet, Jewels. It is Balanchine's comment on America during the jazz age. Visually beautiful and packed with emotion and athleticism, the dancers move across the stage like a force of nature to Stravinsky's jazz influenced musical piece.
Rubies for Valentine's Day Is a Work of Love
This production was a labor of love for the Grand Rapids Ballet because of the collaboration with some of ballet's leading talents. The Grand Rapids Ballet worked with Colleen Neary, Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Ballet and the foremost expert on Balanchine's choreography, to stage Rubies. Mario Radacovsky, the Artistic Director of Balet Bratislava in Slovakia and the choreographer of Bolero, came to the Grand Rapids Ballet to stage Bolero. Michigan native Sarah Stackhouse, a former dancer with the Limon Dance Company and a leading Limon expert, staged The Moor's Pavane. The audience will experience a truly authentic interpretation of the choreography of each ballet due to the expert staging.
Grand Rapids Ballet Artistic Director Patricia Barker found it inspiring to watch her dancers take on the unique movement of each choreographer. Barker talks about the profound effect this has on the dancers, particularly working with Limon expert Sarah Stackhouse, "Sarah Stackhouse is an icon, gracious and awe-inspiring. Working with her on such an important work is something the dancers will never forget."
Staging is equally as important as dance technique and Balanchine expert Colleen Neary staged Rubies to reflect Balanchine's original concepts. "Colleen's staging is neat, clean and precise. It is amazing to see her put together the enormous puzzle of the staging so that all comes together beautifully," says Barker.
Barker hopes the audience will feel the love and emotion of the production. "I hope they will smile, laugh, hold loved ones tight, think of someone special, and know that love survives."
Rubies for Valentine's Day Ticket and Venue Information
The Grand Rapids Ballet will perform Rubies for Valentine's Day on February 14-23 at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre at 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Performance times for this weekend:
- Friday, February 14 - 7:30 pm
- Saturday, February 15 - 7:30 pm
- Sunday, February 16 - 2:00 pm
Performance times for next weekend:
- Friday, February 21 - 7:30 pm
- Saturday, February 22 - 7:30 pm
- Sunday, February 23 - 2:00 pm
Grand Rapids Ballet Artistic Director Patricia Barker will give a pre-show talk about the production 30 minutes before each show.
Tickets prices:
- $40 for adults
- $35 for seniors,
- $30 for children
- $20 for college students.
- College students with ID can also purchase available tickets at the door for $12.
Purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster or locally at the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office. Call the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office at 616-454-4771 for more information. The Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office is open Monday-Friday at 9 am - 5 pm, and one hour before each show.


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We sometimes think that picking our favorite red carpet looks from the Academy Awards is as difficult a task as actually selecting who will win the Oscars (we know it's not, of course, but it is hard). We've managed to narrow it down...sorta. --Angel
Bridesmaids actresses Kristen Wiig and Rose Byrne proved that funny girls are hot (or is it the other way around?). Wiig chose a gorgeous, nude tulle gown by J. Mendel for the evening. And we love that she paired the pale dress with a dark manicure (Chanel Le Vernis in Black Satin!). Byrne also looked stunning, wearing a sequined, one-shoulder design by Vivienne Westwood.
The Help's Viola Davis's Vera Wang creation was absolute perfection--the perfect color (especially with the Best Actress nominee's auburn hair) and the perfect sihouette. And her choice of accessories--a sparkling diamond cuff and silver box clutch, perfect!
There is nothing we don't love about Best Actress nominee Michelle William's red carpet look. The My Week with Marilyn star wore a brilliant poppy-hued Louis Vuitton gown and paired it with a sweet, pink Bottega Venetta clutch.
The Descendants star and Best Actor nominee George Clooney was divine in Giorgio Armani, but we think his golden girl, Stacy Keibler, may have actually upstaged him in a gorgeous, shimmery, off-the-shoulder gown from Marchesa.
There was a lot of buzz about The Tree of Life star Jessica Chastain's choice--she made both Best and Worst Dressed lists--but we love, love, love the Alexander McQueen gown the Best Supporting Actress nominee chose. That gold overlay is positively divine!
We adore Natalie Portman and we totally adore this look on her. The Dior gown is a little bit sweet, thanks to the polka dot design, and a little bit sassy thanks to the fiery red color.
The way The Help actress Octavia Spencer's crystal-embellished Tadashi Shoji gown shimmered and sparkled reminds us of a flawless diamond. And that is exactly how the Best Supporting Actress nominee looked in it--flawless.
Spencer's The Help co-star Emma Stone presented in a lovely Giambattista Valli gown with a dramatic oversized neck tie. We love that color on the redhead. Louis Vuitton jewels and minaudiere were dazzling complements.
Mint (as in the color) is having a moment. The Artist star Berenice Bejo chose a mint Elie Saab gown that looked splendid with her hair color and tanned skin. The matching Swarovski clutch she paired with it was the icing.


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Gone are the role players.
Gone are the goaltenders.
But also, gone is the 49-year drought.
The Blackhawks enter the season in a position they have not occupied since Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita laced up the skates — defending champions.
Back are captain Jonathan Toews, wonderboy Patrick Kane, Norris Trophy -winning blueliner Duncan Keith and all around handsome team captain Patrick Sharp.
In fact, the best players on the team return, which, all things considered, is pretty good.
Taking the place of the role players and fledging superstars now departed are another group of rookies and Cup-seeking veterans.
Marty Turco, fresh off his worst season ever, will be the starting goaltender for the Blackhawks to start the season.
The top four defensemen of the Blackhawks remain intact: Keith and Seabrook, Campbell and Hjalmarsson. Human turnover machine Jordan Hendry returns to the team, and will be paired with Nick Boynton or John "Murdersaurus" Scott.
Down the middle, the Blackhawks remain strong. Patrick Sharp is expected to start the season at the pivot, joining the Conn Smythe winning Toews and "the rat" Dave Bolland.
Troy Brouwer will start the season with the task of making room for Toews and Kane to work. This is not a new task for him. For most of last season Brouwer was the power forward of choice for Toews and Kane. If Brouwer is supposed to be the next Dustin Byfuglien, it will have to be in production only — Byfuglien was the next Brouwer midway though last season.
Two enigmatic forwards will be required to shed that stigma in 2010-11. Tomas Kopecky, who's flashes of brilliance in the playoffs peaked the interest of all Blackhawks fans last season, will be counted on to be on his game, and on his skates, for all of 2010-11. Joining him on the hot seat is Viktor Stalberg, a 6'3" winger who's ability to skate like the wind is only matched by his propensity to avoid contact. Stalberg will see top-six minutes, and will be asked to score at a top-6 clip (read: 50+ points).
Rockford IceHog legend Jack Skille will join the team in a different role than was originally set out for him. Skille will likely start the season in a third-line checking role, to the right of Dave Bolland.
Pro hockey player Fernando Pisani will likely be the other wing on Bolland's line. Pisani will also contribute greatly to the penalty kill in 2010-11.
Bryan Bickell, who's cups of coffee with the Blackhawks last season might have been more fluke than trend, will have a roster spot on the Blackhawks, and could find himself on any line during any period during the year. That's what the kids call versatility.
Another former Oiler who could be placed on any line is Ryan Potulny. While naturally a center, Potulny has the ability to fill a role much like that of Andrew Ladd in the Cup-winning year.
For a line-changing maniac like Joel Qunneville, there is now an abundance of moldable riches. The line changes will be plentiful, but so will the talent.
Are the Blackhawks as good as they were last season. That depends.
It depends on if Patrick Kane can sober up in time to vie for a 100 point season. It depends if Jonathan Toews is really the next Steve Yzerman. IT depends if the new guys are as good as the old guys, and the old guys can replace the older guys.
The stock on the Blackhawks is down, but in this market, now is the time to buy.
Prediction: 100-plus points. 3rd in Western Conference.
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Seize the very first possible opportunity to act on every resolution you make, and on every emotional prompting you may experience in the direction of the habits you aspire to gain.
William James (1842 - 1910)
Source: The Principles of Psychology, Vol. 1
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DJing Basics
DJ Courses Online is the best way to learn to DJ for beginners, but before you can even start scratching a record, you're going to need to set your station up. You can't even practice the basics without a proper DJ rig!
This introductory course is the best starting point for anyone who is just beginning to learn about DJing. Even if you're a more seasoned musician who is already experienced in DJ setup, this course still provides some important tips in getting the most out of your station. DJs of all skill levels can benefit from this course!
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Key course topics in DJing Basics include:
Understanding the DJ station, the individual components of a DJ rig, and their functions during the mix performance
The DJ station is the command center of your performance. Everything you do here is what will determine how your set will sound to the audience. There are many different parts to your rig and this course details the different pieces of a DJ setup, how you use them, and what each of them does for your music. To learn DJ basics, you should learn each part of your chosen equipment and how they all affect each other. Watching this course will make the journey smoother and your training more effective!
How to set up and organize your performance space so you can learn clutter-free
If you want to learn how to DJ, you need to accommodate yourself. The condition of your practice space is essential to give yourself the room and easy access required to learn the DJ station. This course teaches the ideal methods to prepare your practice space. If you're not learning while comfortable, you're not at full power, and learning DJ for beginners is much easier when you're at full power!
Detailed explanations for the three common DJ setups (vinyl turntables, CDJs and digital controllers), along with the pros and cons of using each one
DJ setups have come a long way since their invention. Today, there are three main varieties of DJ setups: vinyl turntables, CDJs, and digital controllers. Each one has specific uses. Some work better depending on what kind of music you're using, as well as what kind of sound you want to play. This course details each controller's strengths, weaknesses, and the ideal times to use them.
Comparison of the two most common DJ software applications (Serato and Traktor) and their specialized features, along with the pros and cons of using each one
DJ for beginners starts to get rough once you dive into the software. Today the two most popular DJ software applications in the industry are Serato and Traktor. Both programs have similar functions, but they each have their strengths and weaknesses, along with their own ideal controllers. Learn how Serato has earned its long-term success and how Traktor adds new spins on digital DJ controllers with its Traktor S4 controller. This course irons out the complex stuff and tells you exactly what you need to know about each program!
Commonly used cables for DJ equipment, the different cable adapters for each and the ideal conditions for using each cable and adapter
You may have your device and your program, but you're still gonna need more. Understanding the proper cables for each piece of hardware is just as important as the hardware itself. In order to learn DJ basics, you'll learn about common and uncommon cable sizes like RCA, XLR and ¼ inch and why each one is important to the DJ hardware. Check the connections!
Basic music theory for DJs and understanding common musical structures for DJ music styles
DJ music may be an outlet for creativity, but many DJ tracks share similarities with each other. This course dives into basic music theory, including common time signatures like 4/4 and ¾. Knowing basic music theory can help you keep a beat more easily and streamline your performance!
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Other DJ Courses
DJ Techniques I
Get comfortable with numerous beginner level DJing techniques, including counting bars and beats, dropping on the one, beatmatching, mixing, and more!
DJ Techniques II
This DJ course focuses on numerous intermediate and advanced level DJing techniques, including midi mapping, cue points, looping, and more!
DJ Techniques III
Learn more intermediate and advanced level DJing techniques, including mixing tips and exercises, creating DJ mixes, applying effects in your mix, and more!
Serato Scratch Live
This DJ course takes you step-by-step through all the core functionality, key preferences, and features of the Serato Scratch Live software application.
Mixed in Key
Learn about the harmonic mixing software Mixed In Key so you can analyze all your music by key signature and beats-per-minute to prepare your tracks for mixing.
This DJ course takes you step-by-step through all the core functionality, key preferences, and features of the Traktor software application.
Serato DJ
This course covers all of the settings and powerful features of the Serato DJ software application, along with professional techniques that will impress your audiences.
Ableton Live
In this set of DJ lessons you'll get to leverage the power of Ableton Live for music production and you'll find out how to DJ with the versatile application as well.


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Campaigns Begin Attacks Hours Before Debate Starts
Amy Chozick reports on the presidential race from Oxford, Miss.
The presidential debate doesn't begin for another few hours but Barack Obama and John McCain are already exchanging jabs, through their campaigns.
With the first presidential debate proceeding as schedule, both campaigns are beefing up their war rooms to counter any potentially damaging attacks — and they're not waiting for the actual debate to barrage reporters with their version of the truth.
Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton sent a pre-emptive memo to reporters titled "Just A Few Of the Debunked Claims You May Hear from McCain Tonight."
A couple examples: "Debunked claim: Obama voted against funding the troops. Reality: The claim that Obama voted to cut of funding for our troops is 'highly misleading' and using the McCain standards, it would be 'literally true' to say that 'McCain urged a veto of funding for our troops."
"Debunked claim: Obama has not held a single committee hearing on Afghanistan. Reality: The full Senate Foreign Relations Committee, not Obama's subcommittee, held hearings on Afghanistan. McCain missed all seven hearings on Afghanistan held by the Senate Armed services Committee in the Last Two Years."
It didn't take long for the McCain campaign to strike back in a memo titled "Lifeless, Aloof and Windy."
"In a memo that perfectly captures the nastiness and politics first approach of Senator Obama's campaign, Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton distributed a memo this afternoon as part of a last minute attempt to lower expectations for his candidate in tonight's debate," the McCain campaign said in its response. "The memo mocks John McCain's efforts to put politics aside in order to achieve a bipartisan solution to the financial crisis now confronting our nation, and questions John McCain's record of bucking his own party and reaching across the aisle in order to bring about badly needed reforms."
A separate memo from the Republican National Committee carries the blunt title, "Bill Burton is Lying to You."
The back and forth could signal a nasty tone of a debate that for days was not certain to proceed. McCain agreed Friday morning to attend the debate, as lawmakers moved closer to reaching an agreement for a federal bailout of the financial sector.
Tonight's debate, beginning at 9 p.m. EDT, is supposed to focus on national security and global affairs, a topic that could favor McCain. Obama assembled his top surrogates steeped in foreign policy credentials to come to Oxford; they include former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry and Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed.
Organizers informed both campaigns on Wednesday that the economy and the financial crisis, issues topmost on voters' minds, could be included.


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November 2010
Miracle Musings
Do you believe in miracles? Have you seen one lately? And if you do, or if you have, what makes a "miracle" a miracle?
Been thinking a good bit about miracles lately. The word "miracle" can be found all over in hospitals--in hallways, intensive care units, waiting rooms, cafeterias, conference rooms, parking lots and chapels. Families and patients (if they are able) pray for a miracle, and I'm sure they are often joined by doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff. Miracles are things for which we hope, wish, plead, beg and sometimes even expect or demand. Miracles are also things which some of us do not see in our past, present or future even when they populate the vocabularies and perspectives of others. We are not of one mind when it comes to miracles.
Definition is part of the challenge when it comes to miracles. What exactly is a miracle? For some it is an occasion of divine intervention where the natural laws are broken, or at least bent, to allow for something to happen which really shouldn't be able to happen. It can involve the cells of the body, a storm system, a crashing car or warring parties. Whatever the case, we think we know how the world works and what to expect but then the unexpected happens. We are left without explanation and a miracle is declared.
This perspective of miracles reminds me of a concept presented in a college religion class years ago. It was an idea called "God of the gaps" and it explained how some people think of the activity of God in the world. It went like this: When things happen that we can't explain by reason and our scientific understanding of how the world works, we fill in the gap with the explanation of divine intervention (i.e., a miracle has occurred). As we have grown in our understanding of how the world works, the gaps in our knowledge have become smaller and thus the opportunity for and presence of divine intervention (i.e., miracles) has decreased. In this way of thinking, miracles will become increasingly rare as our knowledge continues to grow. But this is not the only way we think of miracles.
We also look at miracles as those things which, whether or not we have an explanation, amaze us. We talk of the miracle of birth, for instance, despite our understanding of where babies come from and our increasing understanding of how we grow from microscopic cells to needing to lose 10 pounds to fit into last year's clothes. Some things feel miraculous because we have not lost our capacity for awe and wonder as we see autumn leaves put on a show of color, birds fly south like they know where they're going (and they do) and limbs which look dead bud and bloom in spring. Events can feel like miracles even if we can look up how they happen. Googling them up on the Internet, which continues to be miraculous for many of us.
Connected to this idea of miracles as events which amaze is the notion that miracles are things which are possible in our rational minds but definitely not likely. We see this in sports when the underdog beats the defending champion, the last second shot from beyond half court rips the net, or if the Cubs ever win the World Series (now we're talking miracles). Here miracles are not truly impossible events but are unexpected and positively surprising.
For those with a loved one facing possible death and depending on aggressive life-sustaining treatments, the nature of a miracle may be of real and practical concern. Our limited medical and human expertise may paint a gloomy picture with a "miracle" being the only escape from death. In these situations, what is our relationship with the possibility of a miracle? Do we continue the life-sustaining treatments at any cost to allow sufficient time for a miracle to occur? Do we allow the body of our loved one to do what it is trying to do (die) more peacefully with the belief that a true miracle could still occur as it needs not our technology and intervention? Or could it be that life-sustaining efforts have already helped provide the miracle of extended life with which we are left to make our peace?
We know this much: despite the presence or absence of miracles in our lives, death comes to us all. Many of us see miracles at birth and throughout life. Could there also be miracles in our dying? Is there room for a miracle at life's ending?
For those of us who have seen, felt or tasted the death of another, we hope to experience life that goes on and can somehow eventually be found to be good. When this happens, and it can and does happen, it can certainly feel like a miracle. And whether or not we understand it, we can be thankful for that.
Greg Adams
Center for Good Mourning
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Lots of events coming up: National Survivors of Suicide Day, free webinars on teen suicide prevention, PBS program on "Facing Death" in our ICUs, Association of Death Education and Counseling webinars, and the annual Hospice Foundation of America Educational Program on Spirituality and End-of-Life Care. Also in central Arkansas, the Alliance for Grief and Loss continues to meet monthly and dates are set for Spring Good Mourning Grief Support Groups.
In light of the appropriately heightened concern for youth suicides, schools are looking for resources to better understand suicide and prevent future suicides. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has two films that can help with both understanding and prevention efforts.
For children: Especially fitting for autumn, a tender book with a granddaughter searching for and finding a connection to her grandfather who has died.
For adults: Used in a loss and grief graduate class, this book is accessible, broadly relevant and wise.
Are couples who have a child die more likely to divorce?
After a death, our memories get repeatedly triggered, reminding us of who and what we have lost and how the one who died continues to be part of our lives. As a bereaved father, Mitch Carmody knows quite a bit about this and expresses it well.
Some things bear repeating. In the first year of The Mourning News, Darcie Sims' poem about the grief and gratitude at Thanksgiving was included in the November 2004 edition. Most of you were not subscribers back then and the rest of us will hopefully appreciate the reminder of the challenges with giving thanks while grieving.
Rabbi Joy Levitt shares a sensitive and life-affirming story of being with a couple at the end of life. She concludes that instead of being in the room with death, she was in the room with love.
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Release Date: 2006-05-05 (Limited)
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 1hr 43min
A tale of passion unfolds against a backdrop of war as a beautiful and mysterious princess becomes the object of affection for three very different men -- a powerful duke, a brave general and a lowly slave. As passions spark and egos clash, lives will be ruined,and lovers will be spurned, and no one will ever be the same.
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This sparkly Alexis Bittar cuff ($345) is from the designer's Jardin de Mystère collection. It's a perfect name, since there's something a little off about this critter. As far as insects go, we're probably the most relaxed around butterflies, but this one's giving us the heebie jeebies. Harmless, flower-loving creature or bedazzled killer mutant? Clearly something happened to it in the "mystery garden."
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Here we have a large collection of ragweed pictures. Click the image to open the higher resolution version in a new window.
Ragweed pollen can blow 100 miles in the wind. So even if you cannot spot the plants nearby, you should take steps to prevent your allergies.
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Common Ragweed- Ambrosia artemisiifolia
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Authorities say a Dallas County man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2011 killing of his stepsister.
Authorities found the body of 34-year-old Nancy Harvill beneath the dirt floor of a shed in Fordyce earlier this month. Capt. Chuck Barker says 25-year-old John Aldrich admitted killing Harvill and burying her body in October 2011.
Barker tells the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (http://is.gd/DxEB6Q ) that the stepsiblings got into an argument "and things went too far." Authorities did not know if Aldrich had an attorney.
Barker says the preliminary cause of death is strangulation, but the remains have been sent to the Arkansas Crime Laboratory for an autopsy.
Authorities say investigators are looking into why Harvill's family never reported her missing.
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We're pretty sure that the Sony Party-shot ($150) is just one step closer to us having robots take over our lives, but we aren't complaining! This ingenious little device allows you to
drink yourself into oblivion be the consummate hostess at your next party and still get great pics of your soiree! It works with your Sony DSC-WX1 or DSC-TC1 camera and uses a built-in image processor to find faces and smiles in your crowd of partygoers, then snaps images of them. It rotates 360 degrees around, tilts up to 24 degrees and adjusts composition to get the perfect shot. Finally, no one has to be left out of every picture because they're playing paparazzo. (Sidenote, we're totally wondering what would happen if we put this on a Roomba.)
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Education Loans for International Students
Students attending the University of Sydney are eligible to apply for government funded and education private loans.
Students from Canada, Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States are able to apply for education loans from government departments in their home countries. In addition, international students who have a co-borrower who is either a citizen or permanent resident of the United States can access private education loans.
There is a dedicated International Loan Schemes Officer located in the International Student Office to assist students in relation to applying for education loans to fund their study. Enquiries can be directed to: .
Loans and programs
US Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Program
The University of Sydney accepts students who are eligible for a range of US Veteran Affairs Benefit Programs. The University of Sydney is accredited under the MGIB program to administer US Department of Veterans Affairs funding. The Department of Veteran Affairs will pay an eligible student education benefits for pursuit of an approved program of education or training.
An approved program is a course of study or a program of training which has been determined by the DVA as meeting the legal requirements for payment of educational assistance benefits to veterans and other eligible persons. To determine if your program of study is an approved one, please go to the following website and search by school name Institution Search.
If your program is not on the list of approved programs, please contact our office so that we may request for this to be added. The program approval process may take up to 6 months, so please apply as early as possible.
Eligibility for Veteran Affairs Benefits
Each Veteran Affairs education program has distinct eligibility requirements under specific chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code (USC).
Please note that the University of Sydney does not determine your eligibility for Veteran Affairs education benefits. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is the only organisation authorised to determine your eligibility. If you have specific questions relating to eligibility you should contact:
Buffalo VA Regional Office (Foreign Schools)
PO Box 4616 Buffalo
A special service is offered for foreign school applicants whereby you dial "1" to be placed at the head of the queue.
How to Apply
Students who wish to apply for VA benefit can print a paper based application, or apply online through the Veteran Online Application website (VONAPP).
If you receive Veterans educational assistance, you are required by law (38 U.S.C., 1775 and 1776) to provide official transcripts of prior education, training and experience at the time you enrol.
An evaluation of your prior education and training will be undertaken to determine if any units you completed at other institutions or awarded to you as a result of your military service can be applied to your proposed degree program and therefore decrease your course duration.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will issue you with a Certificate of Eligibility. Send our office a copy to certify your enrolment with the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
It is your responsibility to notify the VA Certifying Official if you reduce your hours of enrolment by withdrawing from a unit, terminating your enrolment, or making any other changes that would affect your payment status. If you withdraw or drop a unit, you may have to repay all or part of the benefits you received for the unit(s).
If the benefits for which you are eligible do not meet your expected costs, you may apply for US Financial Aid under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans Program.
For further information please contact the International Loan Schemes Adviser:
US Federal Direct Loan Program
To be eligible for the US Department of Education's Direct Loan Program loans, students must be:
- Eligible US citizens or eligible non-citizens
- Not in default or owing a return repayment on a federal student loan
- Enrolled in a degree program (Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificate programs do not qualify for Direct Stafford and PLUS Loans)
While you are enrolled, to continue to remain eligible, you must be:
- Enrolled at least half time in a degree program
- Making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Be on track to complete your degree within 150% of the allocated course time frame (maximum timeframe)
- Not enrolled in courses offered by online, telecommunication or distance delivery in whole or part
US Federal Direct Loan Information
- How do I apply for US Financial Aid?
- Cost of Attendance for US Financial Aid
- Direct Subsidised and Unsubsidised Loans
- Direct PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Dependent Undergraduate Students)
- Direct PLUS Loan (For Graduate of Professional Students)
- Direct PLUS Loans - How much can I borrow?
- Nursing Programs
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Direct Loan Students
- Cohort Default Rate
How do I apply for US Financial Aid?
- You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to being considered for US Financial Aid at the following link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. As part of the application you will need to include the University of Sydney's US Department of Education federal school code: G30672.
Within 1-4 weeks after you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). To view an online SAR, you will need to go to the FAFSA website and check that it has been processed and is available to be downloaded. You must check your SAR to ensure that the information is accurate. If corrections are required you can make the necessary changes at FAFSA
You will be able to access your SAR with your PIN. Once your FAFSA has been submitted it is essential that you send an email confirmation to in order to be considered and assessed for financial aid.
- After receiving your email the University will calculate your eligibility and will send you an Award Letter. The Financial Aid Officer (FAO), will be your contact person for all of your US Financial Aid needs.
The International Office's Cost of Attendance (COA) for US students determines the education-related expenses associated with a student's study at the University of Sydney. Your COA will consist of your full tuition fees and full living expenses, as well as any ancillary costs. Prior to the origination of your loans, the FAO will advise you of what your COA is and therefore of the maximum amount you are able to borrow in loans. Please refer below to further information regarding the COA
- To obtain the US Department of Education's Direct Loans you (or your parents for Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans) must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) which can be done on studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action. There are two types of MPNs for Direct Loans, one for student borrowers receiving Direct Subsidised and Unsubsidised loans, and the other for parent borrowers or graduate/professional students who are receiving a Direct PLUS loan. You will need to complete an MPN for each year you apply for financial aid.
If you are applying for two loans such as a Direct Loan and a Direct PLUS loan you will need to submit two MPNS.
- You will need to undertake an entrance counselling test for both the Direct Stafford and Direct PLUS loan. This can also be done on studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
- The final step in accepting your Direct Loan is to respond to your Award Letters via email. You will need to advise the Financial Aid Officer the amount you wish to borrow, indicate that you have signed your MPN and confirmed that you have completed your entrance counselling test.
- Once you have responded to your Award Letter, signed an MPN, completed your entrance counselling and received your e-CoE, the University can originate your loan with the US Department of Education.
There are two disbursement dates per annual loan period for Direct Stafford and Grad/Parent PLUS Loans. These dates coincide with the tuition fee due dates in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
After your loans have been originated, the University will contact you immediately requesting that you complete the Direct Loans Refund Form agreeing that the International Office deduct the balance of tuition fees due for the semester and refund the difference into your bank account. If you are seeking to allocate your funds differently please contact the Financial Aid Officer.
If you have paid in full for the semester a full refund will be processed. The refund process will take approximately 10 business days.
Cost of Attendance for US Financial Aid
The University's Cost of Attendance (COA) for US and Canadian loan students determines the allowable education-related expenses associated with a student's study at the University of Sydney. Your COA will consist of your full tuition fees and full living expenses, as well as any ancillary costs*. If there are additional expenses such as students with dependents OR students with a disability, the University will determine if these are allowable expenses pertinent to your education, and whether they can be included in your COA. There is no guarantee they will be included in the Cost of Attendance. For additional expenses to be considered, you must contact the Financial Aid Officer (FAO) and submit your application along with supporting documentation as requested by the FAO. Supporting documentation for disability related expenses may include documentation from a doctor detailing the specific expenses as related to the disability. Processing times for changes are from 2-4 weeks from the date when all supporting documentation is received by the FAO.
Please note that as of 1 November 2011, all additional expenses/receipts incurred in US Dollars, will be added to your total COA amount in the US Dollar amount that they were incurred.
The following cost of attendance for 2011/2012 are outlined below in Australian dollars only and are for 2 semesters. If you are applying for Financial Aid for one semester only, these figures will be prorated accordingly. All the figures are periodically reviewed and subject to changes on an annual basis:
Tuition & Fees
Varies depending on program
Living Allowance (including room and board, rent, food transport
Return Airfare
Overseas Student Health Cover (visa length cover)
Varies depending on visa length (visit: Health Insurance for International Students
Books and supplies
Origination Fee
Direct Stafford Loans incur a 1% Loan Fee on the total gross amount borrowed and the Direct PLUS Loans incur a 4% Loan fee on the total gross amount borrowed. Loan Fees are charged and deducted at each disbursement.
*Ancillary Costs/Program Costs
Varies depending on the program
Prior to the origination of your loans, you will be emailed your Award letters which will advise you of what your COA is and therefore of the maximum amount you are able to borrow in loans.
The Financial Aid Office has a duty of care to encourage responsible student borrowing and to ensure that commencing students are aware that relocation costs are not included as part of the COA. You will need to ensure that you have access to some private funding to cover your relocation and settlement costs in Sydney while your loans are being processed. This is due to the fact that your cost of attendance consists of full tuition, living expenses and ancillary costs (if applicable) over your study period and if you were to access your loan funds prior to your departure from the US you would in fact be drawing upon the funds that you would need to rely upon over the course of your studies.
Students who are funding their relocation costs via other means (i.e. family, credit card, line of credit) must understand that they will not be certified for any additional amounts exceeding their COA and relating to relocation costs. In addition, private and federal loans will not be certified to be disbursed to the student prior to their departure.
*Note: Ancillary costs apply to some courses only, for example, the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and the Bachelor of Dentistry.
For further information please contact the International Loan Schemes Adviser: .
Direct Subsidised and Unsubsidised Loan
The Direct Loan has unsubsidised and subsidised components. The subsidised component is based on financial need as defined by the US Department of Education. The loan is 'subsidised' as the US Government pays the interest that accrues while you are enrolled at least half time in school. The unsubsidised component of the loan is not based on financial need and you are responsible for paying the interest from the time the money is disbursed. You have the option of paying the interest while you are studying or postponing interest payments while you are studying, in-deferment, or during the six-month grace period after you leave university or drop below half-time enrolment. If you choose to postpone your payments, the interest accrues and is capitalised. This means the interest is added to your principal loan amount that you will have to repay. It may also increase the amount of your monthly re-payments. Annual Loan Limits for Direct Subsidised and Unsubsidised loans are outlined below.
The US Budget Control Act of 2011 (Pub. L. 112-25) made some important changes. Effective for loans made for periods of enrolment (loan periods) beginning on or after July 1, 2012, graduate or professional students are no longer eligible to receive Federal Direct Subsidised Loans. The terms and conditions of Direct Subsidised Loans received by any student for loan periods beginning before July 1, 2012, for either graduate or undergraduate study, are not affected by this change.
Annual Loan Limit per Grade Level
Dependent Undergraduate Student (US Dollars)
Independent Undergraduate Additional Unsubsidised (US Dollars)
Independent Undergraduate Student Maximum (US Dollars)
First Year
$3,500 Sub. + $2,000 Unsub. = $5,500 per annum
$3,500 Sub. + $6,000 Unsub. = $9,500 per annum
Second Year
$4,500 Sub. + $2,000 Unsub. = $6,500 per annum
$4,500 Sub. + $6,000 Unsub. = $10,500 per annum
Third, Fourth and Fifth Year (each year)
$5,500 Sub. + $2,000 Unsub. = $7,500 per annum
$5,500 Sub. + $7,000 Unsub. = $12,500 per annum
Aggregate Limit
Subsidised Max $23,000 Total Sub. and Unsub. $31,000
Subsidised Max $23,000
No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidised loans
Applies to loans originated before 1 July, 2012
Subsidised (US Dollars)
Unsubsidised (US Dollars)
Combined Max (US Dollars)
Graduate and Professional Student
Aggregate Limit (Subsidised and Unsubsidised)
Note: The graduate limit includes Stafford Loans received for underdraduate study
Applies to loans originated ON or AFTER 1 July, 2012
Subsidised (US Dollars)
Unsubsidised (US Dollars)
Maximum (US Dollars)
Graduate and Professional Student
The aggregate loan limit for graduate and professional students remains unchanged at $138,500, not more than $65,500 of which may be in subsidised loans.
Direct PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Dependent Undergraduate Students)
This loan is not based on financial need. Parents are eligible for this loan if their child is a dependent undergraduate student, as defined by the US Department of Education.
The student will need to meet credit guidelines to qualify. A credit check will be undertaken once the Direct PLUS MPN has been submitted. If the student does not pass the credit check then their application may be declined. There is an appeal process in place for such circumstances. For more information on the appeal process please contact our Financial Aid Office.
Direct PLUS Loan (For Graduate of Professional Students)
Graduate and professional students are eligible to borrow through the Federal Direct PLUS Loan program, which was previously only available to parents of undergraduate students. Graduate students may borrow this Direct Loan on their own behalf.
You are encouraged to apply for a Stafford Loan before applying for a Direct PLUS Loan because Direct PLUS does not include a subsidised component and is charged at a higher interest rate.
The student will need to meet credit guidelines to qualify. A credit check will be undertaken once the Direct PLUS MPN has been submitted. If the student does not pass the credit check then their application may be declined. There is an appeal process in place for such circumstances. For more information on the appeal process please contact our Financial Aid Office.
Direct PLUS Loans - How much can I borrow?
Grad and Parent PLUS borrowers are able to borrow their entire Cost of Attendance minus any other financial aid, such as scholarships or subsidized and unsubsidised Stafford loans. Your Cost of Attendance includes your tuition fees, living expenses such as rent, food and travel and costs associated with your course such as lab or clinical related expenses.
The University of Sydney also co-operates with several private education loan providers that will lend funds to US students who are attending foreign institutions. Additional information regarding private educational loans can be provided on request.
Nursing Programs
Due to new US Department of Education regulations effective 1 July 2012, the University of Sydney will no longer be able to provide Federal Financial aid for students studying nursing and commencing their studies from 1 July 2012. The only lending option may be available in the form of a private loan. Please contact our Financial Aid Office for further information.
Nursing students enrolled in the nursing program prior to 1 July 2012 and who received a Direct Loan Program disbursement to attend the nursing program prior to 1 July 2012, may continue to borrow Direct Loan Program loans for Semester 2, 2012 and for both semesters in 2013.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Direct Loan Students
All students in receipt of US Federal aid must be achieving Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to be eligible to continue receiving Direct Loans throughout their studies. The University of Sydney has a policy and procedure for identifying and supporting students at risk, the Student Academic Progression Policy. For further information regarding the policy and procedure please go to: Student Academic Progression Policy
If you receive Direct Loan funds you will be evaluated every semester. This evaluation process will consider the students progress under the following criteria:
- Academic Standing
- Maximum Timeframe
In order to receive US Federal funds, students must meet minimum standards for both the above mentioned components, whilst simultaneously adhering to academic progress rules and to Australia Immigration legislation.
Financial Aid Warning
Recipients of Financial aid who have been identified as students at Stage 1 Not Meeting Academic Progression Requirements will be placed on Financial Aid Warning.
Eligible students who are placed on Financial Aid Warning continue to receive Financial Aid from Direct Loans as long as they meet SAP in all future studies.
Financial Aid Suspension and Probation
If a student is identified in a subsequent semester by the Faculty as Stage 2 – At Risk of Being Asked to Show Good Cause or Stage 3 Being Asked to Show Good Cause (for students whose course duration is two years or less) in accordance with the Student Academic Progression Policy, they will lose their eligibility to financial aid and their aid will be suspended.
A student may appeal their suspension, if they wish to do so, based on illness, medical, compelling, compassionate and/or other mitigating circumstances. The appeal must be made in writing and must be addressed to the Financial Aid Office at the International Office.
All relevant and supporting documentation, such as medical and police reports, need to be included in the application. The appeal will be assessed and the outcome will be provided to the student within 10 days of the lodgement of their appeal.
If a student chooses not to appeal their suspension, their Financial Aid eligibility will be reinstated once they meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, as per the University'sStudent Academic Progression Policy.
If a student's appeal is successful, they will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. A student may only remain on Financial Aid probation and receive Financial Aid for one semester only. Following the Financial Aid Probation period, a student must either:
- Maintain SAP to continue to receive Financial Aid OR
- Follow an academic plan (must be approved by the Financial Aid Office) to ensure that SAP is met at a specified point in time
Maximum Timeframe
Please also note that US Federal law requires students to complete their educational program within 150% of the minimum full time duration for their award program. This is considered the Maximum Time Frame for completion. In a review at the end of each semester, a student with a regular full-time study load (24 credit points) must have successfully completed at least two-thirds of the attempted program to date, in order to meet this requirement.
If you have any questions please contact the Financial Aid Officer:
Cohort Default Rate
The University of Sydney 2010 Two Year Cohort Default Rate is 1.0.


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The Flyers are coming off a strong weekend that has put them in sole possession of second place in the Metropolitan Division.
That does not mean all issues from the weekend are settled.
Midway through the third period of the Flyers' 5-4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, Washington defenseman Dmitry Orlov freight-trained Flyers forward Brayden Schenn. Schenn was sent headfirst into the boards but was able to skate off slowly under his own power.
Orlov was issued a fight-minute boarding major in which the Flyers would capitalize.
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Monday Orlov will be suspended two games for the hit. He lined up Schenn, hit him in the numbers, and left his feet to make the hit. The fact Schenn was not injured and Orlov had not previously been suspended played a role in the determination of the suspension length.
Unless Orlov decides to appeal, the 22-year-old will miss the rematch against the Flyers on Wednesday night and Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins.
Orlov has three goals, all against the Flyers, and six assists for nine points in 36 games for the Capitals this season.


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The Greatest Hoax ŌĆō When Climate Perception Becomes Reality
ŌĆ£My point is, GodŌĆÖs still up there. The arrogance of people to think that we, human beings, would be able to change what He is doing in the climate is to me outrageous.ŌĆØ – Senator James Inhofe
Like the thickness of a ŌĆśwooly bearŌĆÖ caterpillar, The FarmerŌĆÖs Almanac used to be the reference of choice for climate prediction. Somewhere in the fine print of the 2000 FarmerŌĆÖs Almanac is a prediction of the coming millennium. Basically it says one can expect an increase in the number and frequency of confrontations stemming from ŌĆ£tribal versus technologicalŌĆØ climate perspectives. Reading this in December of 1999 one might pause, but give the passage little significance because all the mainframe computers were going to die sending the world into a spiraling maelstrom of data doom come January 1. Common sense prevailed then and it will prevail today, because both are lies.
ŌĆ£The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your FutureŌĆØ by Senator James Inhofe is a conservative common sense standpoint on the climate debate. Senator Inhofe weaves a semi-autobiographical account of his early years as a developer wading through the muck of government oversight, trying to move a fire escape because it ruins the look of a pretty building and his statue worthy efforts as OklahomaŌĆÖs Julian Assange ŌĆśOkieLeaksŌĆÖ of his day by exposing the protected names on a Discharge Petition to bring a bill to the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He lets the reader know with a wink how it is okay to break rules and use subterfuge when a person is right and has God on his side.
InhofeŌĆÖs prose is layered with all the prancing ponies and dog whistles we expect. Vice President Al Gore is portrayed as a corpulent gypsy dancing the seven veils of greenhouse gases while greasy Democrats pick the pockets of a salivating public that really likes those singing penguin movies. Obama and the government want you driving a tiny soundless clown car while they laugh and toss money in the air like a flower girl on crack for one clear and diabolical reason. It is a reason that is abhorrent to all true conservationists like Inhofe.
The purpose of the climate change controversy is to make money for the Hollywood types and fund the Democrat cause while eliminating the middle class. Books, movies and so many ŌĆśpolitically correctŌĆÖ thinkers depend on the unwitting populous to fund green initiatives like using feckless ŌĆśgreenŌĆÖ detergents, environmentally friendly packaging, and (gag) recycling while the garbage man, truck driver hauling caustic chemicals for detergents or the lumber jack that harvests trees is out of work. The money to be made drilling in InhofeŌĆÖs home state becomes less lucrative when everyone drives an electric car. One really has to ask who this green movement benefits.
ŌĆ£Controlling carbon is a bureaucratŌĆÖs dream. If you control carbon, you control life.ŌĆØ ŌĆō smart fellow, MIT climate scientist, Richard Lindzen
The Senator lets the reader know that conservative and conservation have the same root word. He likes turtles for pityŌĆÖs sake! Inhofe seats himself squarely on the side of the angels. The Obama administration (as well as all Democrats) is clearly on the side of Satan and his minions. Inhofe is a ŌĆ£one-man truth squadŌĆØ and ŌĆ£the most dangerous man on the planetŌĆØ for exposing the greatest hoax of climate change.
Folks have really fallen for the environmental impact reasoning that supposedly supports climate change thinking. In some ways the reasoning is more diabolical than the imaginary problem it tries to support. In coal country, like West Virginia, some brave attorneys addressed the ŌĆśgreen movementŌĆÖ centered report that links an increase in birth defects with mountain top removal mining techniques. The birth defects were obviously due to inbreeding, not environmental toxins. ItŌĆÖs West Virginia, people! Sometimes the most obvious reason is true.
If we are ever to return to the high levels of production like we experienced in the United States during the two terms of President George W. Bush, we need to reject these climate change money makers, drive the biggest car we can afford, increase our carbon footprints and understand that our environment is governed not by man, but is in the domain of God.
A single flap of a butterflyŌĆÖs wings cannot cause a hurricane. Milkweed is disappearing, making the green reasoning obsolete. We could poison all the butterflies, yet we still will have hurricanes and deadly tornadoes. At some point it is time to abandon this 'man is the root of all bad things that happen' and accept that the weather is out of our control.
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As we all know, liberals are hypocrites. They have screamed to high heaven about Rush Limbaugh calling Sandra Fluke a slut but when conservative women are attacked in sexist ways, the professional left is silent.
There is one conservative woman who has been viciously attacked by the left and she is someone you need to know about.
She is Rebecca Kleefisch, the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
The left wing lunatics have viciously attacked her and of course, the professional Feminazis said nothing in her defense. A sick radio talk show host said that Kleefisch performed oral sex on the talk show hosts in Milwaukee. Then he said she "pulled a train." For those of you not familiar with that expression, it means a woman having sex with multiple male partners at the same time. (That was a new one for me too.)
Kleefisch was elected Lieutenant Governor when Scott Walker was elected Governor. The left has made war on one of the most successful Governors in America because he has taken apart the liberal establishment in Wisconsin.
Since becoming Lieutenant Governor, Rebecca Kleefisch has concentrated primarily on bringing new business to Wisconsin. That is a pretty good idea since we are in the middle of the Great Obama Depression.
However, the left has gone after Scott Walker, seeking to have him recalled and they are seeking to have Rebecca Kleefisch recalled as well.
Rebecca Kleefisch is a successful businesswoman, former TV news anchor and cancer survivor. If the left has their way, she will be the next head on their trophy wall.
Scott Walker is getting a lot of help from the Republican Party. He is a rising star in the party and losing the Governorship in Wisconsin to a recall would be a huge blow to the Republicans.
Unfortunately, the GOP is not showering nearly as much attention and money on Rebecca Kleefisch. We the people need to pick up the slack.
As of now, the recall election seeking to have her removed from office is scheduled for June 5th. She needs your help.
Her website is here. Contact her and offer her not only your best wishes but see what you can do to help her.
Rebecca Kleefisch has been savaged as only the left can do when it goes after a woman. In liberal land, conservative women are not allowed and their life must be made so unpleasant that no other conservative woman ever thinks of running for office again.
We must help Rebecca Kleefisch fight back against leftist tyranny in Wisconsin.
She is a conservative you need to know about.
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Thanks Judson for bringing this to our attention. I am now one of her supporters - albiet in a small way! God Bless America!
It seems to me that VG Kleefisch can say only one thing to defend herself, "I expected nothing less than this from the left machine in this state."
It seems to me the Wisconsin GOP should fight fire with fire by beginning a recall movement against the Democrat legislators who walked out and fled the state back when Gov. Walker was trying to get his reforms passed. What's good for the goose is good for the gander!
I just emailed this suggestion to the Wisconsin GOP website.
Anytime you want to find out what the left is doing, just look at what they are accusing others of doing. What ever that is, the left is doing it exponentially.
Thanks Judson. I knew about Walker ( I recive updates about him all the time. ) I was not aware however about her. I am now a big fan of hers. But this is typical of the left...I really believe that we need to start yelling and screaming like the left dose and see how they like it. That comment is WAYYYYY more discusting then calling a slut, a slut. Rush at least is not saying something that is not true, but this loser? What a jerk and a freak....that is discusting. (I did know what that was btw lol) I am sure that reciving notes from us will help her be stronger and will make her feel better knowing that we are behind her. Thank you again Judson for bringing this to our attention.
I agree, Katie. BTW those comments about the WI Lt. Governor are "disgusting," REALLY "disgusting," but NOT surprising. (For an explanation, see my "just now" re-post of a Michael J. Scott analysis of leftist anger.)
Thank you Judson for making us aware of this. I will find out what I can do starting today. Thank you.
I assume that their allegations are lies! The Left is dispecable beyond words! We must win there!
About 11 months ago, Mr. Michael J. Scott provided an excellent analysis regarding the manner in which the leftist operates when confronted with conservative logic, and especially conservative women...like Sarah Palin, Gov. Jan Brewer, and now Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch. It is well worth a re-post today:
Leftist Anger Explained:
I tend to think the rage is more demonstrative of who they really are at their core than anything we conservatives, libertarians, or anything slightly less Left than the angry leftists do or don't do. The rage is what drives them to be liberal in the first place. They despise any limitations on their behavior, anyone who might hold them accountable, or any thought that they might not be allowed to do as they wish.
The rage stems from their own deep-seated guilt and self-loathing, projected onto everyone else around them. To disagree with them only exacerbates their pain, because it suggests they might be wrong, which raises, in their minds, the whole specter of accountability and judgment for their unwise choices.
This is also why the Left is so quick to blame the consequences for their choices, actions, and policies on others. They will not tolerate anything that makes them look bad -- or worse, feel bad -- so every decision must be the right one because they WILL it to be so. They deny both standards of right and wrong as well as reality itself, believing it all to be a socially-constructed prison…because that's what they WANT to believe, so they can, in some sense, deny their true culpability.
Any kind of authority-whether it be God, religious, governmental, constitutional, police, military, parental, cultural or social-is going to be viewed as "the enemy," unless it is their own self-authority.
They are narcissists, driven by their narcissism to scapegoat the world around them rather than accept their own flaws or endure the pain of growing up. They are what M. Scott Peck called "The People of the Lie." They are evil, some more so than others, some less so. Regardless, if you push them to check their premises or do any real thinking at all, you will push them to the point of their own emotional infantilism, and they will break wide open into full blown rage.
That is the nature of their mental disease. No amount of counseling can overcome it. They must willingly surrender it. And if not, we must either choose to let it fester, or choose to neutralize the threat, hopefully by isolating them and destroying the potential they have to influence others (like what happened to Dan Rather).
By Michael J. Scott in a comment to an article by Judson Phillips, Tea Party Nation, 4/28/11
See the book:
THE LIBERAL MIND: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness, By Lyle H. Rossiter, Jr., M.D.
Rebecca Kleefisch must be doing a lot of good very well that most citizens appreciate -- otherwise the mean, cruel, racist, selfish, lazy and bigoted 25% left minority would not hate and tell ridiculous but very nasty, vulgar, and filthy lies about her. That's the only way they can get their way sometimes. Truth, goodness, beauty, faith, love, morality, and honor always drives the envious left crazy.
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L-R: Rose Garcia, Ramon Orduña, Dr. Albert Salinas, Ramon Orduña Jr., Veronica Orduña, Terry Ortiz, and Veronica Hernandez.
LAREDO, TX (LCC) - Laredo Community College has transformed from green and gold to blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day.
Members of the LCC family were joined by members of Families for Autism Support and Awareness for a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 1st at the Fort McIntosh Campus. Throughout the month of April, the LCC landmark sign that greets visitors to the Fort McIntosh Campus, as well as the bell tower at the South Campus, will shine blue in honor of autism awareness.
Pictured at the event are Rose Garcia, Ramon Orduña, LCC Assistant Dean of Enrollment and Registration Services Dr. Albert Salinas, Ramon Orduña Jr., Veronica Orduña, LCC Enrollment and Registration Services Center Assistant Director Terry Ortiz, and Veteran Affairs and International Student Coordinator Veronica Hernandez.