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2.3 Academic Accommodation of Graduate Students with Disabilities
Approved By:
Original Approval Date:
October 19, 2004
Date of Most Recent Review/Revision:
|October 19, 2004
Office of Accountability:
|Vice-President: Academic
Administrative Responsibility:
|Accessible Learning Office
A. Application of the Ontario Human Rights CodeThe preamble to the Ontario Human Rights Code states that it is public policy in Ontario to recognize the dignity and worth of every person and to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination(2004 Annotated Ontario Human Rights Code, p. 1). Furthermore, the code states "Every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to services, goods, and facilities, without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, same-sex partnership status, family status or disability" (2004 Annotated Ontario Human Rights Code, p. 14). Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to upholding these principles as they apply to the provision of academic services.B. Definition of Disability
According to the Code, disability means:C. Duty to Provide Evidence of Disability1. any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect, or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical coordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device;The Code states that the protection against discrimination because of disability applies not only to persons who currently have a disability, but also to persons who have had a disability and to persons who are believed to have or to have had a disability.
2. a condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability;
3. a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language;
4. a mental disorder; or
5. an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (2004 Annotated Ontario Human Rights Code, p. 340).
It is recognized that there is a duty on the student seeking accommodation to provide relevant and recent psychological or medical documentation that substantiates his/her disability and the need for accommodation. The student must also demonstrate that the disability impacts his/her ability to benefit equally from the University's educational services. The student is required to disclose only such information as pertains to the need for accommodation and any restrictions or limitations. Documentation supporting the need for a particular accommodation should be provided only to those who need to be aware of the information (see Part IV for specifics in this regard).D. Duty to AccommodateIt is recognized that there is an obligation on the University to make its services available in a manner that does not discriminate. This duty involves accommodating students with disabilities in accordance with the terms of The Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation involves treating students with disabilities in a way that respects their dignity and provides them with equality of opportunity. Once accommodated, and hence provided with an equal opportunity, it is the student's responsibility to meet the essential requirements of a course/program.E. Limitations on the Duty to Accommodate
Section 17 of the Code sets out the duty to accommodate and the limitations on this duty: A right is not infringed if the person with a disability is incapable of performing or fulfilling the essential duties or requirements attending the exercise of the right because of disability. However, this defence is not available unless it can be shown that the needs of the person cannot be accommodated without undue hardship on the person responsible for accommodating those needs, considering the cost, outside source of funding, if any, and health and safety requirements, if any.
1. Undue HardshipF. Accommodation Specific to the IndividualThe University is required to accommodate students with disabilities to the point of "undue hardship". The Ontario Human Rights Code prescribes three factors that are to be considered in assessing whether a requested accommodation would cause undue hardship. As noted above, these are: (1) cost, (2) availability of outside sources of funding, and (3) health and safety requirements. There may be other factors that are relevant, including, but not limited to, the degree that an accommodation negatively impacts other students, staff, faculty, and/or the academic integrity of the program. Costs are considered in the context of the University as a whole, not on the basis of a program, department, or Faculty.2. Essential Requirements
The University is required to make efforts to reasonably accommodate a student with a disability when the disability impairs the students ability to fulfil the essential requirements of a course/program. In some circumstances, the nature and degree of a disability may mean that no reasonable accommodation would enable an individual to perform the essential requirements of a course/program. Where no reasonable accommodation can be provided, the University may refuse accommodations in order to preserve the academic integrity (meaning the essential requirements) of a course/program. A person cannot be presumed incapable of performing the essential requirements of a course/program unless an effort has been made to canvass all reasonable options for accommodation. In a university setting, the essential requirements of a course/program may include, but are not limited to, the knowledge and skills which must be acquired or demonstrated in order for a student to successfully meet the learning objectives of the course/program.In fulfilling its obligation to accommodate students with disabilities, the University recognizes that the needs of each student with a disability must be individually assessed to determine the appropriate accommodations. Not all students with the same disability will have the same needs.G. Confidentiality
The University is concerned with protecting the privacy and confidentiality of students with disabilities. At the same time, the University needs sufficient information to reasonably evaluate and respond to a student's requests for accommodation. For this reason, students who request accommodation are required to provide information concerning the nature of their disability, their needs and restrictions.H. Flexibility
At times, the provision of appropriate accommodations may require that the student disclose and/or permit the Centre for Accessible Learning to disclose pertinent information to faculty and staff to enable them to perform their duties under the terms of this policy. All information regarding a students disability will be governed by the Wilfrid Laurier University Policy on Information Availability and Privacy Protection (1996).
The provision of accommodations for students with disabilities will require that students, instructors and administrative staff all exercise creativity and flexibility in crafting solutions that both meet the needs of the students, and preserve the essential academic requirements of the University's courses/programs.
Laurier encourages applications from students with disabilities. Students with disabilities have successfully completed a wide variety of programmes at Laurier and have made significant academic contributions to this University. Laurier will, upon request, provide admission information to applicants in alternate forms (Braille, audio tapes, etc.) within a reasonable time frame. In accordance with general admission procedures, Laurier will accept academically qualified candidates for admission to graduate programs by examining each applicant's academic record and the impact of any extenuating circumstances. Applicants are expected, where possible, to disclose their disability and any need for accommodation in the application process, and to seek assistance in selecting their courses/programmes from The Centre for Accessible Learning and their prospective department or Faculty.
As with all applicants, those with disabilities are encouraged to select programmes that are appropriate for their skills, abilities, and career goals. In the event that any questions arise during the application process pertaining to the applicant's ability, even if reasonably accommodated, to fulfill the essential requirements of a programme, the issue will be discussed with the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (or designate) and the Centre for Accessible Learning. The Dean (or designate) shall review the essential requirements of the programme and work with the applicant, the graduate officer/program director, and the Centre for Accessible Learning to determine what, if any, accommodations might be reasonable to enable the applicant to meet the requirements. In the event that the Dean determines that accommodation cannot be provided without causing undue hardship the applicant shall be so informed and other options shall be discussed. Failure of the Dean to raise any objections, should not be interpreted as a guarantee of any sort, that the applicant will, in fact, be able to meet the essential requirements of the programme or any specific course at any time in the future.
In the event that any questions arise during the application process pertaining to the University's ability to reasonably accommodate the applicant without undue financial hardship, the issue will be discussed with the Vice-President: Academic. In the event that the Vice-President: Academic determines that reasonable accommodation cannot be provided without causing undue hardship the applicant shall be so informed and other options shall be discussed.
All personal information disclosed in the application process may be used by the appropriate staff and faculty members (including, but not limited to, the Centre for Accessible Learning, the prospective program, the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the Vice-President: Academic) to make decisions relating to admission. The Centre for Accessible Learning is available throughout the process to support and counsel students with disabilities, as well as faculty and administrative staff.
The provision of academic accommodations is based on a collaborative process that includes many individuals and groups within the University. Effective and open communication among those involved in the accommodation process is the key to optimizing the likelihood of success.
A. Roles and Responsibilities of the Centre for Accessible LearningThe Centre is dedicated to the overall development of all students while they are at Laurier. More specifically, with regard to students with disabilities, the Centre shall:B. Roles and Responsibilities of Students
1. provide support and personal and academic skills counselling to students when requested;
2. determine the financial implications of proposed accommodation plans and secure funding as needed;
3. when indicated, make referrals to appropriate professionals for assessment and intervention services;
4. receive and verify a student's documentation, including but not limited to medical, psychological, psycho-educational, and neuro-psychological information. Such documentation will be provided by an approved and regulated health or social services professional and will be recent and relevant in nature;
5. ensure that all student information and all documentation is treated confidentially, subject to disclosure as necessary to effect the accommodation or as required by law, and maintained in individual student files within the Centre;
6. review all documentation and consult with each individual student in order to determine if they need academic accommodations and/or services (Note: Students may qualify for some services offered by the Centre but not require accommodation beyond that);
7. whenever possible, discuss the students proposed academic plan prior to registration and when necessary, consult with department or Faculty staff to clarify program/course requirements as they relate to the students disability and potential accommodation needs;
8. in consultation with the student and the graduate officer/program director, develop an accommodation plan for each student who requires accommodation based on the student's needs and available course/program information and requirements; this proposal shall be reviewed each term and may require revision as the students needs and course requirements may change;
9. provide letters outlining the proposed accommodation plan, as required, specifying in as much detail as possible what accommodations are requested and revising these letters as necessary;
10. communicate with the student and faculty as needed throughout the term to ensure accommodations are continuing to work effectively and when necessary, work with the faculty and the student to adjust accommodations that support the student and maintain academic integrity;
11. consult with instructors, departments/programs, Faculties and other administrative staff as needed, and assist in the provision of accommodations;
12. participate with other campus offices, departments and Faculties in the ongoing education of department chairs, instructors, and other Laurier community members regarding issues around disability, and the rights and responsibilities of each individual.The University recognizes the importance of a student's experience and knowledge with respect to his/her disability and its impact on learning. This being the case, it is imperative that the student participate fully in determining appropriate accommodations. The students needing accommodation(s) shall:C. Roles and Responsibilities of Graduate Officers/Program Directors (or equivalent)
1. where possible, discuss with the Centre, their instructor, and their department, Faculty, or the Faculty of Graduate Studies any concerns they may have about whether or not they would be able to meet the essential requirements of a course/program prior to registering in a course/program;
2. contact the Centre about any required accommodations in a timely manner;
3. provide to the Centre relevant and recent psychological or medical documentation (from an approved and regulated health professional) to substantiate their disability and any resultant restrictions;
4. communicate their needs and resultant restrictions in sufficient detail in order for the University to assess their needs and determine the appropriate accommodations;
5. notify the Centre and all parties who need to know of any changes to their needs;
6. work with the Centre, the graduate officer/program director, and, when appropriate, others (e.g., instructors, academic advisors, library staff) to develop an accommodation plan;
7. follow the procedures outlined in Part IV of this policy when an accommodation is required, and comply with the Centre's instructions relating to the implementation of any specific accommodation;
8. meet with the Centre at least once each term;
9. meet regularly with instructors and with others as needed to discuss arrangements for accommodations.Graduate officers/program directors are in key positions in terms of helping to develop overall accommodation plans when students are first admitted to the university and to ensure that such plans continue to meet students needs. To help facilitate a students academic success, graduate officers/program directors shall:D. Roles and Responsibilities of Instructors
1. refer all students with disabilities (and/or suspected disabilities) and all requests for accommodation to the Centre;
2. identify, upon request of the student and/or the Centre, the essential program/course requirements and the methods of demonstrating knowledge;
3. assist students and the Centre in determining the manner and extent of accommodation that can be provided short of undue hardship;
4. participate with the student and the Centre, as appropriate, in structuring a suitable accommodation plan that meets the needs of the student and satisfies the essential requirements of the respective course/program;
5. notify the student and the Centre if a proposed accommodation plan is not acceptable on the basis that the student, even if reasonably accommodated to the point of undue hardship, will not be able to fulfill the essential requirements of the course/program;
6. work with the student, the Centre, and relevant instructors to explore alternative forms of accommodation in the event that the current accommodations are not working well or do not suit particular courses;
7. review and approve, in accordance with part IV of this policy, all accommodation plans or revisions to accommodation plans;
8. if there is dispute about what accommodations meet the needs of the student or satisfy the essential requirements of the course or program, refer the case to the department chair;
9. when an accommodation plan affects Graduate Studies regulations (e.g., time to completion of the degree), consult with the Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate);
10. when an accommodation plan has substantial financial implications, consult with the Vice-President: Academic.Instructors play a vital role in shaping a student's graduate experience. An important relationship for many students while at university is the one established between themselves and their instructors, and one which can be the key to success for many students. Although this relationship is very important to all students, it perhaps takes on more importance to students with disabilities, whose academic success may rely on good communication with their instructors.E. Roles and Responsibilities of Department Chairs (or equivalent)
To help facilitate a student's academic success and maintain the University's academic standards for the benefit of all students, instructors shall:
1. refer all students with disabilities (and/or suspected disabilities) and all requests for accommodation to the Cenre;
2. identify, upon request, and with the assistance of their academic department, the essential requirements of a course and the methods of demonstrating knowledge;
3. participate with the student, the Centre, and the graduate officer/program director, as appropriate, in developing the accommodation plan or in revising it to better suit the students changing needs or the essential requirements of a course;
4. implement the terms of any agreed accommodation plan;
5. continue to work with the student, the Centre, and the graduate officer/program director to explore alternative forms of accommodation in the event that the current accommodations are not working well;
6. if there is dispute about what accommodations meet the needs of the student or satisfy the essential requirements of the course or program, refer the case to the graduate officer/program director or department chair;
7. determine course content, textbooks and resources in a timely fashion so that alternative formats may be arranged, ideally prior to the beginning of classes, for students with disabilities.The accommodation of students with disabilities will place some economic demands on the University. In this regard, department chairs, in conjunction with their Faculty, as well as with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, often act as financial resource managers. In addition, department chairs may act as mediators and decision-makers when graduate officers/program directors, the Centre, and students cannot reach agreement on accommodation plans.F. Roles and Responsibilities of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
The department chair shall:
1. provide an opportunity for all faculty members to familiarize themselves with this policy;
2. ensure that instructors receive the departmental and/or university resources and support necessary to implement any accepted accommodation plan;
3. act as a mediator and decision-maker, in accordance with part IV of this policy, in instances where there are disputes about accommodation plans;
4. when considering an accommodation plan that affects Graduate Studies regulations (e.g., time to completion of the degree), consult with the Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate);
5. when considering an accommodation plan that has substantial financial implications, consult with the vice-president: Academic.The Dean of Graduate Studies or his/her delegate shall:G. Roles and Responsibilities of the Registrar's Office
1. work in conjunction with the department chairs to ensure that graduate officers/ program directors and all instructors are made aware of this policy and that the practices associated with the delivery of accommodation services are consistent with this policy;
2. consult with students and the Centre, upon request, when students have first identified their need for accommodation. This may occur prior to registration, following registration, or when a student first approaches the Centre with an accommodation request;
3. discuss with the student and the Centre any department or Faculty concerns about the accommodations and /or how the accommodations relate to the essential requirements of the course/program;
4. consult with graduate officers/program directors about accommodation plans that affect Graduate Studies regulations (e.g., time to completion of the degree);
5. when necessary, and in accordance with part IV of this policy, act as a first level of appeal with regard to a department chair's decision on an accommodation plan.The Registrar's Office shall:H. Roles and Responsibilities of the Harassment and Discrimination Coordinator
1. provide assistance, in consultation with the Centre and the department, in implementing other accommodations where the requirements fall within the jurisdiction of the Registrar's Office; for example, the provision of special time tabling or specific classroom use.The Harassment and Discrimination Coordinator is responsible for the application of the Harassment and Discrimination policy. This policy protects all University members from discrimination on the basis of disability. The Coordinator shall:I. Roles and Responsibilities of Library Services
1. act as a resource for students, faculty and administrative staff as to their rights and responsibilities under the terms of both this policy and the Harassment and Discrimination policy;
2. assist, whenever appropriate, students, faculty and administrative staff in the informal resolution of accommodation issues.The Library shall:J. Roles and Responsibilities of the Instructional Development Office
1. make every reasonable effort short of undue hardship to provide students with disabilities equal access to information;
2. provide a specified Library employee to help students with disabilities to find required resources;
3. maintain regular communication with the Centre to ensure students information needs and requests for accessible equipment and so forth are shared.The instructional development office shall:
1. provide assistance and advice to faculty members related to instructional design, delivery and evaluation methods that may facilitate the academic success of students with disabilities;
2. identify and circulate, at times, teaching and learning insights related to the provision of academic accommodation for students with disabilities.
A. Assessment of Requests and Preparation of an Accommodation PlanThe Centre for Accessible Learning shall review and verify all documentation provided by the student and will also consider any material that the student has pertaining to the course/program (e.g., the course outline). If it is the student's first request for an accommodation, the Centre shall contact the relevant graduate officer/program director to discuss the essential requirements of a program and possible accommodations.B. Appeals Process
If the Centre, following such discussions, determines that accommodations are required in order to enable the student to meet the essential requirements of a program, the Centre will work with the student and the graduate officer/ program director to develop an accommodation plan based on the student's needs (as determined by the Centre after consultation with the student and review of the documentation) and the program requirements. An accommodation plan shall encompass all academic work to be undertaken during the academic session for which the accommodation is sought. The Centre shall prepare a letter outlining the accommodation plan in as much specificity as possible. The accommodation plan will be signed by the Centre, the student, and the graduate officer/program director. The approved plan will be placed in the students official file (in either the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Faculty of Social Work, or the School of Business and Economics) and copies will be given to all parties who need to know (e.g., the Centre, the student, and the course instructor).
In the event that the Centre, the student, and the graduate officer/ program director cannot agree on an accommodation plan, the Centre shall notify the department chair (or equivalent). The department chair shall schedule as soon as possible a meeting of all parties (the student, the Centre, and the graduate officer/program director) in an effort to mediate the impasse. Whether or not agreement is reached, the chair will issue a written decision on the accommodation plan within three days of the meeting. The written decision will be placed in the students official file and copies will be given to all parties who need to know. The student may appeal the chairs decision (see Appeals Process, below).
Subsequent revisions to the accommodation plan due either to changes in the students needs or to different course or program requirements shall be negotiated among the student, the Centre, and the appropriate faculty. Generally, matters dealing with program requirements shall be discussed with the graduate officer/program director and the supervisor, whereas matters dealing with a course shall be discussed with the graduate officer /program director and the instructor. Whether or not agreement on revisions to the accommodation plan is reached, the same process noted in the previous two paragraphs shall be followed. Any revisions to the accommodation plan shall be made in writing and signed by all relevant parties.
When any accommodation plan affects Graduate Studies regulations (e.g., time to the completion of the degree), the graduate officer/program director and/or department chair will consult with the Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate). When any accommodation plan has substantial financial implications, the graduate officer/program director and/or department chair will consult with the Vice-President: Academic.When there has been dispute about an accommodation plan and the department chair (or equivalent) has had to issue a written decision on this matter, the student may appeal this decision in writing, within five days of its receipt, to the Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate). The Dean of Graduate Studies shall determine the appeal within five days of its receipt and notify in writing all parties who need to know of the decision.C. Accommodation Pending Appeal
Following any appeal to the Dean of Graduate Studies, the student may appeal this decision in writing, within five days of its receipt, to the Vice-President: Academic. The VPA shall determine the appeal within five days of its receipt.The University recognizes that decisions involving accommodations must be made expeditiously to assist students in their ongoing studies. Once a decision on an accommodation plan has been made, it shall be implemented promptly. In the event that accommodations have been denied by the department chair or the Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate), and an appeal by the student is pending, the Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate), the department chair, the graduate officer/program director, and the Centre shall review the accommodation plan to determine what portion, if any, of the plan it is reasonable to implement immediately. It is suggested that minimal accommodations shall remain in place until there is a final disposition of all appeals. Where a student has been accommodated pending the final disposition of all appeals, and such disposition is that the accommodation should not be granted, an alternative means of fairly determining the students course mark or the timing of submission of the students work shall be determined by the Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate), the department chair, the graduate officer/program director, and the instructor or advisor and communicated to the student. In some circumstances the Dean of Graduate Studies may, in his/her discretion, agree to withdraw a student retroactively from a course or program without financial or academic penalty to the student.


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The Mammogram Debate: A Campaign of Fear
More than a decade ago, the American Cancer Society recommended that women get a baseline mammogram at age thirty-five, followed by annual screenings beginning at age forty. The campaign to position mammograms as the key weapon in the fight against breast cancer was initiated by the American Cancer Society, with a number of medical groups joining the fray. Instilling fear about breast cancer was a campaign strategy. To achieve this, the American Cancer Society used greatly exaggerated numbers and faulty math to overstate breast cancer risk. They admitted they did this—and continue to do it—to promote mammograms.1 They still trumpet the claim that women face a one-in-eight chance of developing breast cancer during their lifetimes.
Where does this one-in-eight figure come from? It is a cumulative probability derived from adding up all the chances a woman has of developing breast cancer between birth and age 110. Since women do not generally live that long, this figure is not based on reality. More sophisticated risk assessment gives the actual risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer before age sixty as about one in 500. Even women in their eighties do not face a one-in-eight chance of developing breast cancer. For example, at the age of seventy, the risk of developing breast cancer during the next ten years is one in twenty-three. In their zeal to help women, the American Cancer Society and other groups have created an epidemic of fear. Unfortunately, that fear has not been used to direct women to prevent breast cancer—by avoiding the causes of breast cancer. Rather, it has been used to convince women to think that using mammograms to find cancer after it already has developed is their best hope for survival.
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- Multibillion Dollar Industry
- Myth of "Early Detection"
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
A couple of key plays
Posted by David Kennedy
On Miami's first TD, they ran the "flea flicker." In this play, the offense essentially executes a basic running play (in this case off right guard), and then the running back suddenly turns around and shovels it back to QB. He then will throw it long to a receiver streaking down the field.
The key here is to "sell" the run. You have to make the defense assume that its a running play so the saftey will come up, leaving the receiver in (at worst) one-one coverage.
In Miami's case, the safety did come up, but recognized the play and returned to coverage, thus putting Ginn in double coverage. But the pass was so perfect, and Ginn made a one handed catch that negated the coverage.
On Miami's second TD, they unveiled another wrinkle to the wildcat. This time, they lined up Ronnie as the ball handler, and flanked him with Cobbs and Ricky. And they did not use the unbalanced line we saw on other ocassions.
And at the snap, it was straight up blocking with no pulling guard. Ricky went one way with Ronnie and Cobbs going the other.
Ricky got the handoff, and went toward the right side, while Ronnie and Cobbs went left. Ricky simply followed his block and went through the line, all the tacklers were occupied, except one, and Ricky blew past him for the TD.
And finally, Miami ran basically the same play again later. Except this time, Ronnie kept the ball and went left. The defense clearly was expecting Ricky to get the ball, but he didn't.
Now the question I had was about what else they were setting up. Cobbs stayed behind Ronnie for just long enough to make me think that he might have been running a wishbone; possibly it was a "check with me" where if he was bottled up he might have pitched it back, but otherwise the call was to have him block.
It was well-conceived, and well executed.
See? There is more to the wildcat.
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On Friday, March 7, the Zoological Society of Florida and Zoo Miami are hosting Feast With the Beasts to celebrate wildlife and tantalize your palates with tastes of the most extraordinary dishes created by some of South Florida's most renowned fine food establishments. Proudly presented by Ryder, Feast With the Beasts will help support the Zoological Society of Florida's wildlife education and conservation programs on behalf of Zoo Miami.
From 8 p.m. – 12 a.m., Feast With the Beasts returns in its 21st year as one of the best events in town featuring tastes from 40 local restaurants & caterers, full open bars, wild animal encounters, live entertainment, and complimentary valet parking. To date, some of the featured restaurants and caterers that will be present include: Blue Martini, Chef Adrianne's, China Grill, Kitchen 305, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Shake Shack, Shula's 347 Grill, Bonefish Grill, Delicious Catering Services, Inc., Fit2Go, Crave, Sidewalk Salads, Devon Seafood & Steak, Ortanique on the Mile, Badia, The Oceanaire, Taverna Opa, Dave and Busters, Taste of the Wild, Mango Café at Fruit & Spice Park, Biscayne Tavern, Pollo Tropical, Crepe Maker, and more. Dessert providers include: Blue Bell Creameries, Misha's Cupcakes, and World Famous Bassetts Ice Cream.
After all of the wining and dining, every guest is invited to burn off the calories at Ron Magill's Spectacular Dance Party from 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. at the Main Stage with live entertainment by Jon Saxx and Endless Possibilities, and the hottest DJ in town playing the latest tunes.
Admission tickets to FWTB are available for $175 and VIP Cocktail Reception tickets that include admission to the main event are $225. The VIP cocktail reception takes place at 7 p.m.
Beastkeeper Passports are $500 and include the above plus access to the exclusive Beastkeeper lounge sponsored by Bacardi USA. Safari chic attire is encouraged. Those planning on attending should make reservations online or by calling (305) 255-5551. Sponsorship packages are also available.
The Zoological Society of Florida is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that supports Zoo Miami through education, conservation and outreach programs; marketing and public relations; volunteer services and financial support for the construction of new exhibits.
Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 street; Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is: $15.95/adult, plus tax and $11.95/child (3-12) plus tax. Children under two, zoo members, and parking are free. Zoo Miami's hours are 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m.
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2013 - Competed in seven meets as a junior … Placed second in the steeple at the Oxy Invitational with a season best 9:10.34 … Won the steeple against rival USC with a time of 9:15.40 … Placed seventh at the Mt. Sac Relays in the steeple with a 9:13.37 … Finished third against TCU/LSU in the steeple with a 9:32.68 … Placed seventh in the 3,000m (8:43.54) at the Texas State Elite Meet … Finished third in the mile (4:24.56) at the Run for the Dream meet.
2012 - Finished fifth in the steeple vs. USC (9:28.24) ... Placed 18th at the Mt. SAC Relays in section C (9:22.53) ... Finished fourth in the 1500m at the RJ/JJK Invite (3:56.42) ... Was 10th in the 5000m at the Pepsi Invite (14:59.88) ... Finished third in the 3000m vs. Tennessee and was sixth vs. WSU (8:37.57) ... Finished second in the steeple vs. Texas (9:18.31) ... In indoor track, had a top mile time of 4:22.68 ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll ... Pac-12 All-Academic second-team.
2011 - Won the steeple at the Bryan Clay Invite (9:18.69) and RJ/JJK Invite (9:36.36) ... Placed fourth in the steeple against USC (9:17.51, lifetime-best) ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
High School - Earned three varsity letters in cross country and track at Mt. Carmel HS ... Three-time CA State Cross Country Meet competitor, finishing 24th in 2009 ... Led his team to the CIF-SD Div. II championship crown in 2008 ... Two-time San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic honoree in cross country and track and field ... Three-time all-league honoree in cross country ... First-team All-CIF in 2008 and 2009 ... In track, was the team MVP in 2009 and Male Track Athlete of the Year in 2010 ... Led team to consecutive Valley League titles in 2009 and 2010 ... Two-time Valley League Track Athlete of the Year after winning back-to-back titles in the 1600m and 3200m in 2009 and 2010 ... Set a school record in the 3200m ... 2010 CA State meet qualifier in the 3200m after placing second at the CIF-SD meet ... Male Scholar Athlete of the Year for his high school ... Two-time recipient of the Outstanding Athlete Award for Mt. Carmel HS ... Top times of 1:56.7 in the 800m and 4:18 in the 1600m.
Personal - Born July 3, 1992 in San Diego, CA ... Son of Christopher and Elizabeth Wood ... Has a younger brother, Sean ... Aerospace Engineering major.


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Attendance - 10 lol
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Comment about Felix Pie
Comment about Felix Pie today. He just seems more comfortable in the middle of the lineup. Did Lou get to use him anywhere this year other than 1, 2, or 7 or lower?
If you're going to give the kid a chance to truly compete for a job next year, maybe hit him fifth. He hasn't earned it, but maybe showing some confidence in him will help instill some and make it easier for him to do his job. Then, after a few WEEKS (not days), if he proves he can't protect Ramirez, then drop him in the order, bench him or trade him. But as much raw talent as this kid has, he definitely needs to be allowed every chance to succeed.
dont think anyone who Ks as
dont think anyone who Ks as much as pie can protect much of anyone...at least until he gets his power stroke consistant.
soriano-lite needs to at least get a little more soriano-like.
hypothetical question (and
hypothetical question (and I'll try to answer it but please correct the answer if I'm wrong):
what happens if on Sunday (assuming the Rockies win tonight, they are ahead 11-1 right now, in the 6th):
padres lose to the brewers
mets and phillies win their games
rockies beat the dbacks
so after 162 games there is a tie for the nl east and a 4 way tie for the wildcard, all at 89-73...(mets, phils, rockies, padres)
I assume a tiebreaker game for the nl east makes the winner, champ of the east and the loser drops out of the wild card tie from losing game 163...
and a tiebreaker wildcard game between the padres/rockies for the wildcard winner.
Amazing if there are two tiebreaker games on monday!
oddly enough...if both the
oddly enough...if both the mets/phillies lose their games on sunday; and the rockies win/padres lose...there still will be two tiebreaker games.
so I guess a 4 way tie for the wildcard is sort of irrelevant as far as the mets/phillies go...since any outcome they produce doesn't affect the wildcard tiebreaker scenerios, just the nl east.
Still a 4 way tie for the wildcard is an interesting outcome after 162 games.
it seems that all scenerios
it seems that all scenerios imply the cubs play the dbacks...is there a possibility the cubs play anyone else? if so, please explain.
even though the dbacks have locked up the nl west and the best nl record (hence homefield advantage while they are in the nl playoffs), their site says their opponent in the nlds hasn't yet been determined...so I assume I'm missing some scenerio where they play someone other than the cubs.
AZ Phil: After seeing
AZ Phil:
After seeing Donnie Veal what do you project for him after what seemed to be a bit disappointing 2007 season?
Question-- if AZ wraps up
Question-- if AZ wraps up the NL West, and AZ and the Cubs are scheduled to play in the first round, would MLB delay our series if there are a bunch of tiebreakers to be played among PHI, NYM and SD?
rockies win 11-1; should be
rockies win 11-1; should be a fun sunday...the brewers/padres game starts an hour ahead of the rockies/dbacks. I think the code of baseball honor means the dbacks can't sluffing off (unless, until the padres win).
also I heard on the rockies tv broadcast something about a wilder scenerio that could happen where the rockies might have a choice of different tiebreaker games...something about one or two games....but I had no clue what they meant.
cubster, The loser of the
The loser of the Mets/Phillies tiebreaker would still be eligible for the wildcard tiebreaker if the Mets/Phillies were tied for the wildcard after 162 games. They don't count a loss in game 163 against them.
I can't explain it, and anyone else who can is probably still drunk or hungover right now, but here's an SI rundown of the tiebreaker scenarios.
O. Julius: much
O. Julius: much thanks...that explains what I heard from the Rockies TV commentators as well as answers my above question in the 4 way wildcard tie scenerio.
Four teams with same record
In the event four teams finish with the same record, New York and Philadelphia would play the NL East tiebreaker Monday; the loser would play a three-team, two-day, wild-card tiebreaker with Colorado and San Diego on Tuesday and Wednesday. In that scenario, the team with the best head-to-head record among the three teams in the wild-card tiebreaker would get the choice of having a bye on Tuesday or playing both games at home.
Why dont they just have SD
Why dont they just have SD and COL play a Wild Card Semi final on Mon in that Scenerio and have that winner play the loser of the NL East game on Tue?
the 4 team wildcard scenerio
the 4 team wildcard scenerio also explains why the dbacks aren't the only possible cub opponent...
if the wild card comes out of the nl east, the cubs would play the nl east division winner...since the dbacks with the best record play the wildcard team (unless it's from their own division)
but 433's question about the possibility of a thursday start to the playoff is sort of answered... if there is a tiebreaker on wednesday, the cubs couldn't start since their opponent would depend on if the wildcard was from the east or west (AZ or the NL East champ)
City of Chicago having a
City of Chicago having a Cubs rally at the Dailey center on monday.
the key is padres brewers
the key is padres brewers game if padres win
there the wild card , cubs face d-backs,
if brewers win wow things are interseting
i can not believe padres are
i can not believe padres are still gonna sit peavy
and let tomko pitch i can see brewers jumping
all over him.
clinch berth on sunday , or save peavy for
one game playoff.
bud black your in a no win situation
also if cubs playoff start
also if cubs playoff start on wednesday
i can see a 3 oclock game (middle game on tbs)
for wednesday, thursday would be the last
game a 9 ish start. of course if we face d-backs
The 3-day rest thing didn't
The 3-day rest thing didn't work for Peavy already once this season I believe. Best to hold him back for a true must-win game on his full rest.
A few years back the 163rd would have counted as a loss and the team would have been eliminated from awild card tiebreaker. Feeling that unjustly punished a team for tying in their division they changed the rule and rightfully so.
Most recent tiebreak scenarios. 4-team tie would rule.
The Mets and Phillies would play in Philly on Monday to crown the East champ.
• The loser would then enter a three-game mini-tournament for which the Rockies, based on head-to-head records during the regular season, would have the option of needing to win twice at home or once on the road to advance.
• If the Rockies choose to stay home, their opponent would be determined by the wishes of the team with the second-best combined head-to-head record; it'd be the Phillies if they're involved, but the Padres if the Mets drop into the three-way. That team could choose to play at the Rockies on Tuesday, but it's more likely that it would opt for a single game and travel to play the winner of Tuesday's game on Wednesday.
• If the Rockies opt for the one road game, Tuesday's game would feature New York at San Diego, or San Diego at Philly, with the winner hosting Colorado on Wednesday.
I just hope that things
I just hope that things lineup and we see the crazy 4 way tie scenarios...something tells me that its just too good to be true and it will work out in the simplest fashion with the padres and the mets/phillies both wrapping things up.
Thanks AZ Phil! What are
Thanks AZ Phil!
What are your thoughts on Vitters? I think this is the first time I've seen you list him with an XBH which is nice to see.
Thanks, AZ Phil. Four
Thanks, AZ Phil. Four questions for you: how long does the Instructional League play? Does the schedule overlap with the Fall League? Is attendance free? And do they fry Snickers bars there like they do at the Peoria spring training games?
The tie-breaker scenarios are interesting. What's a bit worrisome is that the Wild Card team may not be decided until Wednesday (if there's a four-way tie), and that directly impacts which team the Cubs will play. I'd prefer that we know who we're playing sooner rather than later...I don't much care about the others except for the fact that I don't want to be within 100 miles of the Phillies or Mets right now.
Playoff Odds report still gives edge to Padres, 75% chance of Wild Card, which means we face Diamondbacks. But there is a nontrivial chance of a tie.
DC Tom — September 30,
DC Tom — September 30, 2007 @ 8:01 am
Thanks, AZ Phil. Four questions for you: how long does the Instructional League play? Does the schedule overlap with the Fall League? Is attendance free? And do they fry Snickers bars there like they do at the Peoria spring training games?
DC TOM: The AZ Instructional League runs though October 13th, and the AFL begins play on October 9th, so there is a slight overlap.
The Instructional League games are free, but tickets for individual AFL games cost around $5.
There are no concessions available at Instructional League games, but there is one concession stand (and one restroom) open at HoHoKam Park for the Mesa Solar Sox AFL games, although (as I remember) the only stuff they sell is beer, soft drinks, popcorn, and hot dogs. I don't know what type of food is sold at Peoria, but the AFL concession operation is very limited compared to Spring Training.
Also, there is a PA announcer and scorecards (with rosters) available at the AFL games, but not at Instructs.
Navin — September 30, 2007
Navin — September 30, 2007 @ 2:04 am
Thanks AZ Phil!
What are your thoughts on Vitters? I think this is the first time I've seen you list him with an XBH which is nice to see.
NAVIN: When I saw Vitters play for the AZL Cubs in August, his bat speed was sluggish and he looked rusty. Now his bat speed has improved and he is starting to drive the ball. He had two line-drive hits yesterday (a single and a double) and also flied out to the warning track in LF in another one of his ABs.
cubster — September 29,
cubster — September 29, 2007 @ 9:03 pm
AZ Phil:
After seeing Donnie Veal what do you project for him after what seemed to be a bit disappointing 2007 season?
CUBSTER: Donnie Veal is a very talented young pitcher, but I believe he throws too many pitches-per-inning to be a starter. The 1-2-3 seven-pitch inning he threw yesterday is the exception rather than the norm. His 18-pitch second inning is more typical.
I would project Veal as a future late-inning reliever (set-up man or closer) rather than a starter, because "five-inning pitchers" aren't particular valuable in the starting rotation.
Likewise for Mark Pawelek. If he makes it, I believe it will be as a reliever, not as a starter. Pitching most every day out of the bullpen would help keep Pawelek's fragile mechanics (which fluctuate wildly) under control.
Playoff excitement and
Playoff excitement and everything else aside, I'm really sad today is the end of the season. I don't like winter, football, basketball, the offseason, etc. This cubbie bear would rather just go into hibernation.
AZ Phil: Carlos Zambrano
AZ Phil: Carlos Zambrano throws too many pitches to be a starter, too. *rollseyes*
AZ: From your
AZ: From your always-interesting writings, you are having us believe that the future closer/set-up guys to bona fide future starters are like 10:1 !
so - who ARE the future starters when these 4-yr. deals start to age?
433:wgn radio just confirmed
433:wgn radio just confirmed that the Cubs playoff series would start on thursday if the 4 team wildcard scenerio plays out with it's conclusion on wednesday.
The E-Man — September 30,
The E-Man — September 30, 2007 @ 10:01 am
AZ: From your always-interesting writings, you are having us believe that the future closer/set-up guys to bona fide future starters are like 10:1 !
so - who ARE the future starters when these 4-yr. deals start to age?
E-MAN: If the Cubs want to go strictly in-house for rotation starters (Marquis is a FA after 2009 and Lilly after 2010), I believe the five most-likely starter-candidates who are closest to being ready right now are Kevin Hart (2008), Sean Gallagher (2008), Mark Holliman (2009), Jeff Samardzija (2010), and Mitch Atkins (2010). There are a few more rotation candidates further down the pipeline, including Robert Hernandez, Chris Huseby, James Russell, Alberto Cabrera, Larry Suarez, Ryan Acosta, and Oswaldo Martinez (presuming they can stay healthy), but I doubt that any of them will surface in Chicago before 2011.
Ryno — September 30, 2007
Ryno — September 30, 2007 @ 9:28 am
AZ Phil: Carlos Zambrano throws too many pitches to be a starter, too. *rollseyes*
RYNO: Do you actually consider Carlos Zambrano to be a typical starting pitcher? I don't. He can throw 120-130 pitches and still be effective at pitch #125. I haven't seen Veal do that. But if it gets to where Veal can throw 120-125 pitches on a regular basis with no ill effects, then Veal could indeed be an effective six or seven inning starting pitcher.
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I noticed that too. He's getting to everything, but when he gets right under it on a high flyball he looks uncomfortable
Did you expect anything different?
Wow, did they blow this game. Stupid plays by the kids in the 7th -- Almora throwing to 3rd instead of 2nd to keep the DP in order (when a DP probably wins the game) and Baez throwing to 3rd (to a backpedalling KB) instead of getting the easy 2nd out at first - cost them the game. Also, Contreras almost throws the ball into RF on a nonexistent pick-off play. And Maddon, for using Peralta in the first place. Did they do a bunch of shots in the dugout before the 7th? Unbelievably bad baseball. I thought Almora had a high baseball IQ?
men on 2nd/3rd, 0 out...and nothing.
cubs lose :(
Getting tired of this Heywood weak sauce
Yep, can't say I disagree with that. His first batter and resulting walk was just brutal. Reminded me of a bit of Jacque Jones spiking his throws into the ground from RF.
The use of Peralta in any
semblance of a high leveragesituation is questionable at best.
fixed that for ya.
The use of Peralta in any semblance of a high leverage situation is questionable at best. Hind sight is easy but Peralta had nothing.
make that just peralta...
a.soriano new OF fielding coach?
Why is Almora jumping up on catches?
"Tommy La Stella (hamstring) will remain on his minor league rehab assignment through at least Friday."
should be an interesting roster shuffle once these guys trickle back in. i imagine patton or peralta are on the hot seat for la stella's return.
6 pitches, 2 run lead.
So am I. Point remains.
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By Bill Woodward
GREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina's defense came out on Saturday with a chip on its shoulder, determined to wipe away the sting of last week's battering at the hands of Navy.
The Midshipmen rolled up 512 yards on the ground, leading to a week of tough practices for the Pirates' defenders.
On Saturday, East Carolina made it tough on Houston. The first five times that the Cougars had the ball, they were forced to punt and finished with just 28 yards on the ground in a 48-28 loss to ECU.
"We came out today to prove a point that we are a great defense and a great team," ECU safety Damon Magazu said. "I think we did that today. We missed some assignments, but I think that is bound to happen when you are playing a passing offense. I think we sent a message today."
The message was heard loud and clear by ECU coach Ruffin McNeill.
"I was very proud of that group," McNeill said. "I thought last week beginning Sunday night, they dove right into Houston, third down specifically. That showed today (Houston was just 3-of-12 on third down conversions).
"Not many people would be able to [show that kind of resiliency]. They had a tough game last week, but today they bounced back. You face adversity in life. You can lay there and take it or you can set your shoulders and say, `Want some, get some.' I was proud of them for doing that."
East Carolina gave up some big plays to the Cougars, but they were resilient. One play in particular showed the attitude of the defenders in purple.
After Houston receiver Shane Ros caught a short pass and broke a couple of tackles, he was headed toward the goal line for what would have been a 56-yard TD in the second half. Jacobi Jenkins ran down Ros inside the 5-yard line. Ros tried to stretch out the ball and reach the goal line but fumbled into the end zone instead.
"Never give up, never quit," McNeill said. "It's the Pirate way. That didn't surprise me."
The Pirates also produced some points on defense, with Ty Holmes picking off a Cougar pass and taking it back 28 yards for the final ECU touchdown.
The nature of the loss to Navy was hard for ECU's defense to take. But the unit was determined to regroup, sophomore linebacker Jeremy Grove said.
"The game last week definitely motivated us," Grove said. "We went out there and started fast and got those stops, that was definitely a huge momentum builder.
"It felt good. It was basically like every game should be. Stop them three- and-out and give the offense a chance to score. That is what we did today."
The defense's fast start gave the offense the chance to start fast as well. The Pirates bolted to a 28-0 lead and went on to post their sixth victory of the season and become bowl eligible.
"The thing we had to do was just forget about last week and I think we did that," Magazu said. "Our front seven played phenomenal today. We had a couple of missed assignments and that is something that we need to look at film and correct. But overall, I think it was a good day for the defense."
A good day indeed.


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Diana Taurasi and Candice Dupree reached career milestones with big performances during the Phoenix Mercury's 87-69 home win over the Chicago Sky (8-9) Wednesday that extended its winning streak to six games and improved its first-place record to 12-3.
Taurasi, the league's Player of the Month for June, scored 15 and moved past Katie Smith and into second place on the WNBA career scoring list (6,452 points), while Dupree became the 22nd player to surpass the 4,000-point plateau for her career, after scoring a season-high tying 26 to go along with a 2014-best 14 rebounds.
"It's pretty cool to pass Katie," said Taurasi, who now trails only Tina Thompson's 7,488. "She's one of the greatest to ever touch a basketball in our generation, she put up the points, how great a player she was, that's pretty special."
This happens just three days after second-year center Brittney Griner posted a WNBA-record 11 blocks versus Tulsa. Wednesday she had five blocks, 11 rebounds and four points.
"I just wish I can be half the player they are, just to be able to be a part of it and watch and learn from them," Griner said.
The Mercury pounced onto an early 13-2 lead and held a 19-11 advantage after the first quarter. Epiphanny Prince, scoreless and nearly invisible for the first 15 minutes, drained three three pointers in a two-minute span to cut the once-13-point lead to four, 36-32. Then Sylvia Fowles, playing in just her fourth game of the season, recorded her first basket to narrow the gap to 36-34. After the Mercury found another seven-point lead, Allie Quigley cut it to three, before Taurasi scored one from long distance to put the Mercury up 44-38 at halftime. Phoenix would increase its lead to 67-51 during the third quarter thanks to eight points from Dupree.
"We had to play with a sense of urgency, and we kind of did that in the third quarter, that's the speed we want to play," Mercury coach Sandy Brondello said. "When we play good defense, it creates offense."
Penny Taylor also scored 14 for Phoenix, and Anete Jekabsone-Zogota added 10 points, as the Mercury maintained its one-game lead over Minnesota for first place in the Western Conference.
"We just take it one game at a time," said Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner, who had a game-high six assists. "It's a long season still, and we just want to brace for the playoffs. We want to continue our rhythm, and hope for something good at the end. The great thing about it is anybody can score on any given night, we're unselfish."
Quigley ended up leading the Sky in scoring with 16 off the bench, and Prince and Jamierra Faulkner – the 5-foot-6 rookie from Southern Mississippi- each scored 11. Fowles led Chicago with seven rebounds, as it is without injured Elena Delle Donne and Courtney Vandersloot.
The Mercury made 24 trips to the free throw line and made 20, while the Sky was only 5-of-8.
The Mercury is at Los Angeles at 1 p.m. Sunday, which will be televised on ESPN2, and it will be back home to face the Seattle Storm at 12:30 p.m. July 9. The Sky's next game is at Seattle Saturday.


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This weekend, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson begins his season-long domination of the box office with "Snitch," a suspenseful crime thriller based on true events.
In the film, Johnson plays John Matthews, a working stiff who hasn't had much time for his son ever since a nasty divorce. But when his kid gets arrested for drug possession, Matthews must do whatever it takes to help him out. When he learns that his boy will be going to jail for a mandatory minimum of ten years — unless he can hand over the identities of additional drug dealers — Matthews strikes an unusual bargain with a U.S. attorney (played by Susan Sarandon) to do the dirty work himself and rat out the dangerous criminals.
So how does the movie stack up? Moviefone breaks down the pros and cons of "Snitch."
PRO: It's Pretty Good, Actually
The Rock's acting career has been a mixed bag of guilty pleasures and B-movies wrapped in blockbuster packaging. "Snitch" is probably Johnson's most dramatic role yet, giving him a chance to sidestep any "action hero" corniness. The plot is tightly paced and filled with genuinely suspenseful moments; as John Matthews gets pulled deeper and deeper into the world of drug cartels, you do lose yourself in the story's twists, giving them a real "Oh sh*t" factor (even when you know a hulking good-guy like the Rock is going to end up a-ok.)
CON: It's No "Training Day"
"Snitch" is a solid, enjoyable thriller, but don't expect a nail-biting tour de force of cinema on par with classics like "The Departed," "Rush," or "Donnie Brasco." Some elements of the story are implausible (like how a U.S. Attorney would easily let some random dad go undercover), but it's so briskly paced that the filmmakers move past those hokey moments as soon as possible, with the cast delivering each plot twist with effective believability.
PRO: It's Not a Mindless Action Film
If you go into this because you're in the mood for gun battles and explosions, you're going to be disappointed. There's a grand total of two big action scenes here. But by the time they hit, you've become so invested in Matthews' crazy plan that the escalation in violence feels meaningful. Rock's father-figure character doesn't immediately turn into a bad-ass who can fire off infinite rounds of ammo; the action plays out in an authentic fashion because the script has done a good job at conveying the desperation of a normal man. And the movie's conclusion delivers on the loud, explosive spectacle — it is a well-directed, well-earned finale.
CON: The Rock is Kind of Distracting
He does a good job at playing an ordinary father thrown into an extraordinary situation… but the Rock doesn't look ordinary. Much like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, the muscle-bound stature makes him seem superhuman, to the point of distraction. You can't help but sit there waiting for him to go into "G.I. Joe" mode and just start wrecking everybody. It's great to see Johnson continuously push himself with a variety acting projects and not just rest on his "punch 'em up" laurels, but you have to wonder how the movie would have played out with a more average-looking actor in the part.
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The entire supporting cast is good (especially Barry Pepper as a grizzled DEA Agent), but a special note needs to be made for Williams and Bernthal. If you've seen Bernthal as Shane on AMC's "The Walking Dead" or watched Williams earn critical acclaim on both "The Wire" (as Omar Little) and "Boardwalk Empire" (as Chalky White), you already know that they are two of the most underrated character actors on TV. When given a theatrical platform like this, both stars steal the show. As an ex-con father struggling to reform, who unwittingly gets duped into Matthews' scheme, Bernthal evokes real sympathy, and the unsure fate of his character creates some of the movie's tensest scenes. And Williams' turn as Malik, the two-bit drug dealer that drags John Matthews down into his world, is genuinely terrifying. Through sheer presence, he's able to believably intimidate Matthews and push him around, even in spite of the Rock's imposing, jacked physique.
"Snitch" opens on Friday, February 22.
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The installation failed during the extraction phase. I got a message that says:
Extracting the installation files...
Error! CRCs do not match! Got e61aebb2, expected f53ddfb0
Failed to extract files. Installation will stop now.
It is likely that the Java archive (JAR) utility you are using is incompatible. During the installation you are prompted for the path to the Java interpreter. You must provide the full path to a Java™ Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE SDK), version 1.5.0 installation.
The installation failed during the extraction phase. I got a message that says:
/usr/java/jre1.5.0_08/bin/jar: No such file or directory
Failed to extract files. Installation will stop now.
The JRE is not enough, you need a version 1.5.0 Java Development Kit (JDK). Install the full Java™ Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE). During installation, provide the full path to the Java SE installation.
I successfully installed on Windows 98 SE, but there are some problems.
Windows 98 SE is not a supported platform. Windows XP is the only supported platform, as stated in
Do I need Sun Java Wireless Toolkit Version 2.5.2_01 for CLDC?
The Sun Java Wireless Toolkit contains vulnerabilities that might allow an untrusted application to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability can only be exploited if you obtain a malicious program and execute it in the toolkit. Although this scenario is unlikely for toolkit users, Sun Microsystems has released version 2.5.2_01 to fix the vulnerability. You can download the updated version from here, or, you can resolve to never use the toolkit to execute MIDlets from untrusted sources.
When will the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC be supported on platforms other than Windows?
A version of the Toolkit is available today and can be downloaded here .
If this toolkit is written in Java, why is it not available on other platforms?
Although the user interface of the toolkit is written in Java SE, the product contains a substantial amount of platform-specific native code, including a full implementation of a Java ME Virtual Machine. Each platform requires a separate effort to port, test, and maintain the native code.
Can I use the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC to develop commercial applications?
Absolutely, not only do we encourage newcomers to Java ME technology to use the WTK as an educational tool, but the WTK can also serve as an important component to the application development lifecycle for those who are developing commercial applications. Please let us know if you do, and we can showcase your application in our application developer community at Mobile and Embedded Community
When will the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC be supported on platforms other than Windows?
It has taken longer than expected, but we intend to provide an updated version of the WTK for linux with additional supported APIs in the near future.
If this toolkit is written in Java, why is it not available on other platforms immediately?
Although the user interface of the Toolkit is written in Java SE, the product contains a substantial amount of platform-specific native code, including a full implementation of a Java ME Virtual Machine. The native code requires a separate effort to port, test and maintain for each platform.
I have updated my JDK. How do I get the emulator to use the updated JDK?
You cannot point the emulator at a different installation. You can install the new JDK in the same location as the old JDK, or, you can uninstall and re-install, supplying the path to the new JDK.
What's the fastest way to get started?
To get started using KToolbar, try opening some of the demonstration projects and running them. You can also examine and modify the source code for the demonstrations. More information is here.
Can I use the toolkit from the command line?
Yes. See Appendix B of the User's Guide for more information.
Where can I find out more about MIDP, CLDC, MMAPI, and WMA?
For more information, visit these links:
Can I build applications for MIDP 1.0 devices?
Yes, you can build applications for a wide variety of software stacks. Click the Settings... button to edit project settings, then choose the configuration, profile, and optional packages you would like on the API Selection tab.
I created a new project. Now what do I do?
The next step is to edit source code for the project. The messages in the KToolbar console tell you where to put the source code, resource files, and library files. If you're still not sure what to do, Chapter 2 of the User's Guide contains a simple example.
Where are my project's Java Application Descriptor (JAD) and Java Archive (JAR) files?
First you need to package the project by choosing Project > Package > Create Package from the KToolbar menu. The MIDlet suite descriptor and JAR file are placed in the bin directory of your project.
Can I change the directory for my project after it has been created?
wtklib/Windows/ktools.propertiesto add the following property:
kvem.apps.dir =your-new-app-directory
For full project management features, consider the NetBeans Mobility Pack.
Can I use an obfuscator?
Yes. The toolkit supports ProGuard and includes an architecture for supporting any obfuscator. See the User's Guide for more information.
Can I use a debugger?
Yes. Most likely you will use the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC in conjunction with the debugger in an IDE. The User's Guide has more information on using a debugger.
How can I make sure that my application only uses specific APIs, for example only MIDP 2.0 APIs?
Select the API Selection tab in the Settings dialog box and select the Target Platform and APIs that you want to use.
Can I use network protocols other than HTTP and HTTPS in Java ME applications?
Yes. The MIDP 2.0 specification introduces optional support for socket, server socket, datagram, SSL, and serial (COMM) communication. The WMA specification provides support for SMS, CBS, and MMS messaging. The toolkit's support for JSR 75 and JSR 82 adds file, Bluetooth, and OBEX connections as well.
How can I test the push registry?
To observe MIDlets being launched in response to incoming network connections, you will need to run your application using the Run via OTA feature. Run via OTA simulates the process of installing an application on a device and will correctly respond to incoming network connections based on entries in the push registry. See the User's Guide for more information.
How can I access a Comm port when running on Linux?
You must set the following permission at the command line (note that you must have root privileges):
chmod a+w /dev/ttyS[01]
How can I transfer a MIDlet suite to a real device?
It depends entirely on the device. Each device manufacturer that supports MIDP must provide a mechanism for transferring MIDlets onto its devices.
Can I connect the wireless toolkit to an external bluetooth device, such as a mobile phone?
No, the wireless toolkit does not enable communications with wireless devices.
Why does the emulator ask me if I can connect to the network?
Depending on the protection domain in which your application runs, the emulator might ask permission for certain operations including network access. For an overview of permissions and protection domains in MIDP 2.0, see Understanding MIDP 2.0's Security Architecture .
I can still use an API in the emulator even though it's not selected in the API selection project settings. What's going on?
The API selection project settings apply to building only. The emulator always supports all available APIs.
The Emulator incorrectly displays text in languages other than English. How can I change the fonts?
To display text in languages other than English, follow one of these steps:
- Set the default locale of the desktop to the language you are trying to display.
- Update the font configuration of the emulated device. See the Basic Customization Guide for details.
The device image displayed by the emulator is too small. How can I enlarge it?
How can I enable touch screen events in the emulator?
How can I change the set of character encoding converters available for a device?
See the Basic Customization Guide for information on modifying the default emulator.
I'm having problems deploying a demo MIDlet to a real device. What's wrong?
Some demo MIDlets are built for the MSA platform and use the MIDP 2.1 profile (check their .jad and .jar files). Many devices do not support this rather new profile. To change your project settings to match your device capabilities, click the Settings... button. In the Settings window click API Selection on the left. In the API Selection pane, choose a target platform other than MSA, and a profile other than MIDP 2.1. Select a configuration and any optional packages. Click OK.
My MIDlet won't talk to my server. What's wrong?
Make sure your server is speaking the right version of HTTP. You can adjust the version used by the emulator in the KToolbar preferences. A good way to debug network problems is to use the network monitor. See the User's Guide for details.
A connection might fail because you are behind a firewall. Go to Preferences > Network Configuration > User Proxy Server and supply your proxy information.
Why won't my device recognize my signed MIDlet suite?
Real devices on real networks might have root certificates that are specific to the manufacturer or wireless carrier. Check with your device manufacturer or wireless carrier for details on signed MIDlets.
When running my MIDlet, a security alert is displayed. Why can't I dismiss the alert?
You are probably trying to access a protected API (for example, opening a connection) from your
commandAction()method, which is locking the UI thread. Access protected APIs from a separate thread. Refer to the NetworkDemo for an example on how this can be done.
When I run the emulator it crashes with one of these messages. How can I fix it?
Title: drwtsn32.exe - Unable To Locate Component
Content: This aplication has failed to start because dbgeng.dll was not found.
Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
Error: Can not find soundbank path in registry.
Your Windows installation is missing one or more of the following files:
Copy the missing files from a standard Windows installation to the problem installation and restart.
I'm using an application that connects to the internet and I get an error code. Do I need to change the settings in the toolkit?
Yes. Select Preferences > Network > Proxy Server and specify your proxy information.
JSR172Demo calls sunwireless.quimbik.com but that server does not respond. Is there another server I can use?
Yes. JSR172Demo uses http://cds.cmsg.sun.com:80/serverscript/serverscript.
Why do I get
Error loading class... messages when running the preverifier?
First, check that your Java sources and libraries can be used with CLDC and MIDP APIs.
Then, ensure that you installed the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC in a directory whose path does not contain any spaces. For example, the toolkit does not work with the path
C:\Program Files\WTK25.
If you installed the toolkit in a directory whose path contains spaces, you must uninstall the toolkit and reinstall it in a directory whose path name does not contain any spaces.
I want to use an external library, but when I try to build a MIDlet suite that uses it, I get "
Error preverifying class..." messages. Why does this happen?
If you get this error, you are probably using a class library that was written for Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE™ platform). This toolkit supports the development of MIDP applications, which have limited capabilities compared to their J2SE counterparts.
I created an application that uses a third party library. There are no compilation or preverification problems, but I get the following error message. How can I fix this?
Uncaught exception java/lang/NoClassDefFoundError: java/awt/Frame: Cannot create class in system package.
To use 3rd party libraries see Project > Properties > External APIs and see the User's Guide. Note, you can't create classes in system packages (for example,
com.sun.) because of security restrictions.
I wrote an application to send SMS messages and it fails with *Type not supported*.
You should pass
MessageConnection.TEXT_MESSAGEand add the payload like this:
smsconn = (MessageConnection)Connector.open(address); TextMessage txtmessage = (TextMessage)smsconn.newMessage( MessageConnection.TEXT_MESSAGE); txtmessage.setAddress(address); txtmessage.setPayloadText(messageBox.getString()); smsconn.send(txtmessage);
Please, see the SMSDemo example for a complete code example.
Why do I have font display problems when I run the multi-language version using Asian locales on Ubuntu?
Sun JDK and JDK downloads (from here) do not include font configuration files for Ubuntu. To obtain the font configuration files, use the Ubuntu package manager to install Sun Java packages for Ubuntu (select sun-java6-jdk). Refer to the following document for further information: http://jdk-distros.dev.java.net/ubuntu.html.
I have another question, and I can't find the answer here.
Try the developer forum, or send us feedback from developer.sun.com.
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