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Today's Big Bond Drop Cleans Out Many Sellers
Rod David
The long bond had indeed ended a corrective bounce yesterday, plunging to new relative lows at today's open, and extending lower.
The following are the latest daily summaries of my ongoing intraday coverage, providing context to interpret price action. Any prices listed are for a contract's current "front month." Their direction tends to correlate with any ETFs listed for each.
Today's Highlight:
The long bond had indeed ended a corrective bounce Thursday, plunging to new relative lows at Friday's open, and extending lower. The intraday lows held a test of the decline's target, so the decline must close lower Monday to avoid bottoming.
Dollar Basket
Jun Contract DX; (NYSEARCA:UUP), (NYSEARCA:UDN)
Fulfilling the bounce's 82.80 target did not slow the rally, which gapped up Friday and extended higher to test 83.50. Now the rally's momentum remains intact so long as 82.70 were to hold as support.
Jun Contract EC; (NYSEARCA:FXE)
Thursday's plunge to 1.3015 extended down Friday to test 1.2940. The decline next targets 1.2865 so long as 1.3105 is not recovered.
Apr Contract GC; (NYSEARCA:GLD)
As suspected, the break under 1463.50 to resume the decline targeting 1429.50 would likely happen overnight, and slice through interim support. Thursday night's $40 plunge was testing 1429.50 at Friday's open, before extending to 1418.50 intraday. A surge recovered to close back above 1429.50. Friday's lows can still be retested down to 1400.00, a test that would probably hold, unless Monday were to close back above 1452.00.
May Contract SI; (NYSEARCA:SLV)
Gapping down to 23.25 and consolidating down to 23.15 never extended lower to the 22.95 pullback target. An afternoon surge recovered to Wednesday's higher prior lows at 23.65. Only gapping up above 24.00 could signal that fresh lows aren't still in-play.
30-year Treasury
Jun Contract US; (NYSEARCA:TLT)
Friday's plunge compensated for the delay from Thursday's test of the 147-02 bounce limit up to 147-12. Friday's open gapped down under all prior lows before extending down sharply to 144-17. The 144-28 target was recovered through the close. A bounce should hold a test of 145-20 if the decline intends to extend to 143-00.
Crude Oil
Apr Contract CL; (NYSEARCA:USO)
Thursday's gap down under 96.00 had undermined the rally. Friday's open gapped down to 94.75 and extended lower to 93.37. An afternoon rally attacked 96.00 to within $.50, which is not a buy signal, but does keep alive the rally's potential.
Natural Gas
Apr Contract NG; (NYSEARCA:UNG), (NYSEARCA:UNL)
Friday's dip back down to 3.91 rejected Thursday's bounce back up to 4.00, but 4.05 still must be recovered before signaling that momentum is reversing up.
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I have a morris hurricane ( equinox-4 ) Does anyone know about this guitar?
Morris Equinox 1 bass
I was given a Hurricane by Morris Equinox Bass 1 guitar recently. I can't seem to find any info at all, Would greatly appreciate any help. I have severe arthritis so I can't play anymore.
Thanks so much for any help!
i have a 1987 "blacky",
i have a 1987 "blacky", korean made Hurricane by Morriss Strat. Great guitar, and the neck is a full maple piece, has nice glossy look to it. I was thinking of replacing the original pit guard with a loaded one, but i might hold off on that for now. any one else have one of these guitars.
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Can anyone give me info on the morris hurricane equinox 3 black on black cuz be cause I bought one for 200 and I want to know if I was ripped off
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hey man not to many people have heard about them , nice guitars , i have 4 of them now , the 2,4,5 , if you deside to sale it let me know , email@example.com
Morris hurricane
I've got a hurricane with a Khaler locking tremolo,ssh.it's a bit rough looking but plays really well, it's a kind of aqua,greeny,blue.wondering if it's worth anything. Thanx
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I just bought an equinox 2 from craigs list. It is sweet. It has a shape similar to a strat, is all black, has an humbucker at the bridge and single coil at the neck, an original tremolo, and Gotoh tuners. It had the original hard case, a little ruffed up, but workable. Like I said sweet. I think these will have some collector value if they are in good shape. We'll see.
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I just bought a Morris Hurricane Equinox-4 on e-bay, because of all of you guys, raving about these little bastards they call Morris..i saw it on there for $199.00 buy it now and i missed it, thinkin should i or should'nt i?...hmmmmmmm... i was away for the weekend.....so i checked my-ebay.to find that it never drew a bid..I was gonna use the buy it now for the 199.00 but got busy and forgot before i left..anyway...i e-mailed the guy and told him i was interested in it, and he simply replied, (been relisted)...so i check it out and no buy it now but a starting bid of 99.95....so here i go watching it every day..i end up winning it for 126.97 but i planned on paying up to $250.00 on a bet that you guys werent on crack, heroin, or just lying about junk to make yourselves feel better about a guitar that you wish you didnt have...i know about this cause i too have had a couple that you need to talk yourself into liking...lol..ANYWAY......he ships it ..i get it..and i look at it for a bit....shrug my shoulders and say for $126 how can ya bitch....BUT then..i plug it in !!!!...Holy freakin crap.... after a tuning and a couple of flicks of the switches. i was annoying my nieghbors like never before...its an unbelievable guitar...chuncky neck, great frets, inotnated pretty much spot on. and the MORRIS active electronics are HOT HOT HOT !!!!!!!!! harmonicly awsome, and a pleasure to play..and a ton of fun...its got a scratchy pot and the jack was a touch loose and the middle screw and locking pad for the string lock was missing but other than that the best guitar in the fleet...i have 2 $20,000 strats, a heard of vintage gibby's, some newer gib,s and some epi's that i really like.. a couple of vintage hagstroms which are unbelievable in there own right. and some vintage made in england WEM Sapphires, the lot of which i have spent a ton of money on set up and refrets parts etc to make them high end units..but this Morris is the cats ass!!!!!it's heavy as hell too..sustain that DOES NOT END.....it musta been built on a wednesday...LOL..if you get a chance to get one do it..hopefully it will play like mine this one has the magic...a ding here a dong there the pearl white that has a yellowish patina to it....aged very nicely..but it also supposedly was signed by clarence carter.(the guy who wrote strokin) music city 1996...who knows i'll leave it on there, its kinda cool and hey if its real maybe it will be worth a million someday...lol..hunt one down and buy it you will love it...
hurricane guitar
would you sell you equinox 4 to me ?
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It's a wonderful guitar to mod. But its stock stuff is good too. It's really easy to turn that guitar into your own. I have an equinox 1. And it's a dream.
hurricane guitar
do you still have this guitar, if so could you send me a pic please so tha i can see what the equinox 1 looks like ,thanks
Re: morris hurricane
Yeah, i have a red morris hurricane, it's OLD, i purchased it off ebay, it plays like a BEAST! the action is so low it's unbelievable. It has a vintage, trem three single coils, looks like someone replaced the nut with a brass one...
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I have a rectangular case for a Morris Hurricane - Equinox Series electric guitar Black exterior w/ Electric Blue Interior v/g condition if anyone is interested FYI...Thanks
hurricane guitars
do you still have the case if so contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com, i have an equinox 2 and 4 , and i need 1 more case
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Can't find much,i've got a metallic pink hurricane with kahler flyer tremelo and locking nut,bridge humbucker and 2 single coils,needs work but plays a beast!even though i've had it for 15 years i've never come across another!
Pink Hurricane Equinox Guitar
I have the metallic pink Hurricane too. I picked it up new in Hollywood Florida in the mid 80's. I'd estimate 87. I love the thing and always have. I have three more (charcoal grey, red, and white) just like it. I also have a weird blue one that I think somebody messed up pretty good. It's been buried in a closet for 15 years.
I've never seen another one in pink though. If you want to sell it PLEASE let me know.
Re: morris hurricane
I have an equinox - 3, been sitting in my closet for years now... don't know anything about them either though... anyone have any idea what these things are worth?
hurricane guitar
would you like to sell the hurricane guitar, that is if you still have it ?
Re: morris hurricane
I have an Hirricane Equinox 5 with Kahler locking tremelo and a scallopped frets. I totally love it and have owned it about 15 years. Unfortunately, I also know nothing about it.
: I have an equinox - 3, been sitting in my closet for years now... don't know anything about them either though... anyone have any idea what these things are worth?
Re: morris hurricane equinox-3
Ya I just got this Hurricane Equinox-3.
I first saw it and it looked kinda cheap.
WhammyBar sucks. Bright red. 3 Morris pickups.
I wish I could find more info about this.
I have the case too.
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Re: morris hurricane
I pulled a Hurricane by Morris (Les Paul) out of my cupboard fitted new pickups and love it. Don't know much about the company though (if they are the same).
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I have the sunburst Les Paul copy too. I know the hurricane by Morris was selling 30ish years ago because thats when the guitar was bought initialy. It plays alot better than the more modern epiphone copies and is also much better built, you can tell that just from the weight difference in the two models. I managed to get the guitar for £100 of a friend and have lowered the strings for that nice "metal" feel, the guitar is versatile, looks great and plays like a dream. Bargain!
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i have just bought (secondhand) a morris hurricane really cheap.. same deal, nobody seems to know anything about them, but all over the web ppl who own them rave about them... this one looks, feels, plays, sounds fantastic. I showed it to a friend who has strats, jacksons, gibson and he is highly critical of "cheap" guitars. He was mighty dubious at first, but once he started playing it I couldn't get it away from him! His words: "man this is a ball-tearer of a guitar!" I have been to morris website (requires translation from japanese) but there is bugger all info there either. Someone somewhere must know more!
Re: morris hurricane
:This is crazy! It seems everyone who has one of these loves it - inlcuding me. I found a Morris model MD-505 and it is a wonderful instrument. I can't find any info however. Anybody suggest where to find out about these guitars please help!
I have a morris hurricane ( equinox-4 ) Does anyone know about this guitar?
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I'm creating an 'app' that works as a simple leaflet database. I've created a form that posts information to a database (which works prefectly fine) and I'm now adding an upload form to add the PDF of the leaflet. Everytime I hit the upload button I get the following error
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I did end up overeating again today, but usually that's a sign that I need to take a step back and make sure I'm not going on autopilot. Someday I'll be able to catch it earlier, but for now, I'm glad that I caught it before turning it into a binge, and that I was able to not give in to the urge to binge.
I've been super busy lately and haven't really had time to visit since my last blog entry, but I've been trying to work hard at work and school. I can tell I'm getting a bit stressed and nervous about my meeting with my advisor tomorrow, as usually happens. If just keep working today I think I will get enough done to feel a little better.
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Under the wild hand of Peter Dundas, Pucci has gone all out disco. It's doubtful the brand in its current incarnation would appeal to the socialites who helped establish it – the erstwhile Jacqueline Kennedys of the world. But the idea is to sex it up a bit and establish it as a young brand. These are clothes for jet-setting 20-year-olds with little on their minds but their entrance at the next party.
The show started with a fringed snakeskin jacket. There were long-fringed bags as well. Even a pair of snakeskin short-shorts that were so short they were really snakeskin panties. The black skin-tight pants with a matching jacket and belt, all making use of hardware, reminded me of Givenchy (the new iteration, not the old version).
And that's where Mr. Dundas went wrong – despite the cheers that met him. He risks losing Pucci's soul – the brand image that people look for year after year. It took decades to establish that after Emilio Pucci began designing skiwear in the 1940s. So why squander it?
The lovely floating silk prints in vivid colors screamed Pucci and wafted down the runway with a fresh '60s air. Perhaps there will be more of that in the pre-collection that stores will use for the bulk of their purchases. Runway shows, after all, are almost pure exercises in brand image.


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What do practitioners want in a Diagnostic Taxonomies? Comparing the PDM with DSM and ICD
By Robert F. Bornstein, PhD, and Robert M. Gordon
What do practitioners want in a diagnostic taxonomy? How do clinicians compare the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM) with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?
The DSM and ICD are based on a medical model. The DSM, a product of the American Psychiatric Association, has been a topic of great controversy in recent years. While many psychologists and other mental health professionals are concerned (quite rightly) about the proposed changes in the DSM-5, it's important to place this debate in context by noting one important—but often neglected— truth: we are not required to use the DSM-5.
The only diagnostic taxonomy that we are required to use by law is the World Health Organization's ICD. All insurance companies that accept and process claims electronically must accept ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes; and soon, the ICD-10 will be required for insurance claims.
The DSM/ICD emphasis on symptoms rather than underlying processes stands in sharp contrast to the way most psychologists view patients. Although the American Psychological Association has not yet produced a psychologically based taxonomy of psychopathologies, the Alliance of Psychoanalytic Organizations did exactly that in 2006. In contrast to the ICD and DSM, the PDM (PDM Task Force, 2006) does not list symptom patterns in isolation, but considers the whole person as a complex individual with integrated—and sometimes conflicting—behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social features.
As Bornstein (2011) noted, whereas the DSM tends to focus on surface behaviors and their associated mental states (e.g., thought patterns, affective responses), the PDM emphasizes underlying psychodynamic processes (e.g., implicit motives, conflicts, defenses), with more modest attention to expressed behavior. The PDM translates more readily into process-focused treatments and makes explicit the links between early causal factors and present-day symptoms. In this way, the PDM provides the clinician with a more heuristic and clinically useful picture of the patient, not just the patient's pathology.
We believe that DSM and ICD diagnoses should be integrated with PDM processfocused data to enhance case conceptualization and treatment planning. To facilitate this sort of integration we developed a clinicianfriendly coding form—the Psychodiagnostic Chart (PDC)—that allows the practitioner to combine DSM and ICD diagnostic data with PDM-derived information regarding level of personality organization, overall mental functioning, and other salient psychological variables. (You can obtain copies of the PDC from either of us; email rmgordonphd@rcn. com or firstname.lastname@example.com.)
The impetus for the PDC came from Gordon's (2009) survey data, which suggested that practicing clinicians of various theoretical orientations find the PDM useful in conceptualizing patients. To address questions of what practitioners want in a diagnostic taxonomy, and how practitioners compare the PDM with the DSM and the ICD, we conducted a followup study, recruiting expert practitioners from various state psychology listservs, the Division 39 website, and other psychology websites. We asked them to (1) use the PDC with at least one patient and (2) complete an online survey evaluating key features of the PDM, DSM, and ICD. Fifty practitioners have taken the survey to date, with 80 percent of respondents having doctorates and 20 percent master's degrees; 54 percent were women. Half of the respondents identified themselves as psychodynamic (50 percent); the rest were eclectic (22 percent), cognitive-behavioral (12 percent), humanistic/existential (10 percent), systems (4 percent), and other (2 percent).
Practitioners rated on 7-point scales how useful various PDM-derived diagnostic dimensions were in understanding patients, and we contrasted these ratings with practitioners' ratings of information derived from the DSM and ICD (1 = Not at All Helpful; 7 = Very Helpful). Some preliminary findings:
- 68 percent rated PDM Personality Structure as "helpful-very helpful."
- 58 percent rated PDM Mental Functioning as "helpful-very helpful."
- 44 percent rated PDM Dominant Personality Patterns or Disorders as "helpful-very helpful." In contrast:
- 18 percent rated DSM GAF scores as "helpful-very helpful."
- 14 percent rated ICD or DSM symptoms as "helpful-very helpful."
Additional analyses suggested that the utility of the PDM is not limited to analytic therapists: practitioners with other theoretical orientations rated PDM-derived constructs as positively as did psychodynamic practitioners. Thus, the PDM may be useful to clinicians from an array of theoretical perspectives. Moving forward, the PDC may help facilitate use of the PDM in clinical and research settings, and allow clinicians to integrate DSM/ICD and PDM data more easily. As work begins on the PDM-2, such assessment tools promise to play a central role in enhancing psychodynamic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Bornstein, R. F. (2011). From symptom to process: How the PDM alters goals and strategies in psychological assessment. Journal of Personality Assessment, 93, 142–150.
Gordon, R. M. (2009). Reactions to the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM) by psychodynamic, CBT, and other non-psychodynamic psychologists. Issues in Psychoanalytic Psychology, 31, 55–62.
PDM Task Force. (2006). Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual. Silver Spring, MD: Alliance of Psychoanalytic Organizations.
About the Authors
Robert F. Bornstein is Professor of Psychology at Adelphi University. Dr. Bornstein has published widely on personality dynamics, diagnosis, and treatment. His research has been funded by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Science Foundation, and he received the American Psychological Association's 2005 Theodore Millon Award for Excellence in Personality Research.
Robert M. Gordon, PhD, ABPP, is Board Certifi ed in Clinical Psychology and Psychoanalysis in Psychology.


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Today's bible study is from the Gospel of Matthew 5:16: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
This, in some ways, appears to be a very easy verse, both to understand and to practice. Yet it is not as easy as it might appear. It begins by giving us instructions regarding the Christian's light, or influence, in the world. Among these instructions about the light is Christ's forbidding us from hiding it under a bushel or allowing anything in our day-to-day lives to hide the light of the truth. Jesus also warned against hiding our light under a vessel by allowing the worries, concerns and occupations of life to take precedence over faith. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus further forbids us from hiding it under the bed of licentiousness, laziness, or idleness. What, then, should we do with the light of the Christian's life? We must let it shine and be a light to illuminate the love of God and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to all people.
How can we do this? We can't flip a switch to turn the light on and off. We can't simply screw a light bulb into our faith from time to time when it dims or dies. We have to constantly practice our faith as Christians and be bearers of the light each day of our lives. If we are having trouble finding the light, we can pray to our Lord and Savior, since the light comes only from God and can be found only through faith, love and prayer.
Good works have always been considered to be a part of the path to salvation, along with faith and prayer. Many of us may feel that we have done good works today. I vacuumed the upstairs part of the house, did the ironing, earned money for my labors, spoke lovingly with my daughters and my husband, and made a Caesar salad for supper. I even mailed a sympathy card to a friend. Are these not "good works? Yes, in our everyday lives, they probably are very good works. And almost all of us do them in one way or another.
But they are not the good works that Matthew is speaking of. The good works in Matthew call us to be like the followers of Jesus, to spread the good news, to trust in our Father in heaven, to help others, to live simply and humbly, and to always seek to journey further along the path of faith and salvation. May we all let our lights shine, today and every day. May we do the good works of Christ, our Lord and Savior, and may we always, with the grace of God, be an example to others of the light.
References: The People's New Testament Commentary by M. Eugene Boring and Fred B. Craddock and The MacArthur Bible Commentary by John MacArthur.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – The fifth-ranked Huskies scored three times in the second inning against No. 2 Oregon State Friday and made it stick in a 4-2 win at sold out Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Ore.
Oregon State's (39-9, 20-5) largest crowd of the season -- 3,909 fans -- witnessed Washington (38-11-1, 20-5) snap the Beavers' 12-game win streak and extend its own win streak to nine games. More importantly for the visiting Huskies, they drew even with the Beavers in the race for Pac-12 supremacy.
UW starter Jared Fisher (6-3) only stumbled in the fourth inning when he gave up two runs. In his six innings of work he commanded his fastball around the corners of the strike zone and gave up only five hits.
"During my bullpen sessions throughout the week, I told myself to get back to basics and try to get ahead of hitters," said Fisher, who improved to 2-0 in two career starts against the Beavers. "I threw a lot of first pitch strikes and once I got ahead, they really could not do much with the fastball."
The key for Fisher, who went to Newport High School in Bellevue, was keeping a pair of Redmond High hitters – Michael Conforto and Dylan Davis – in check. The No. 3 and 4 hitters for the Beavers combined to go 0 for 8 at the plate.
Offensively, the Huskies made Beavers' starter Andrew Moore (5-4) work hard in the early going. An 11-pitch walk to UW lead-off hitter Braden Bishop was an ominous sign of things to come for Moore. Although, UW did not score in the first, they tagged him for three in the second inning.
After a ground out by Trevor Mitsui to start the inning, Alex Schmidt and Austin Rei hit back-to-back singles. Branden Berry walked to load the bases and UW would score its first run when Erik Forgione was hit by a 1-2 pitch. With Bishop up to bat, Rei scored on a passed ball by catcher Logan Ice and Berry eventually scored on a ground out by Bishop.
It proved to be enough for Fisher, who was virtually untouchable until the fifth. No. 9 hitter Trever Morrison hit a clean two-out, two-strike single through the hole between first and second to make the score 3-2 and snap Fisher's consecutive-scoreless innings streak at 10 over the last three games.
Reliever Trevor Dunlap replaced Fisher in the seventh and walked a tight-rope. He walked a pair of hitters and balked them both into scoring position, but was able to strike out the side to escape unscathed.
The Dawgs added to their lead in the eighth, scoring an unearned run off Brandon Jackson. Schmidt led off the inning with a single and pinch-runner Chris Baker advanced on a sacrifice by Rei. With two outs, Forgione hit a grounder to short that Morrison tried to back-hand but went under his glove for an error. Baker was able to score from second on the play to make it 4-2.
Dunlap wiggled out of a jam in the eighth before handing the ball over to Huskies' closer Troy Rallings in the ninth inning. Rallings had a 1-2-3 inning to pick up his ninth save in nine tries and move the Huskies into a first-place tie with OSU.
"I'm proud of our guys," Husky coach Lindsay Meggs said. "Anytime you can come in here, in front of a sell-out crowd and hold them to two runs, execute offensively like we did and play great defense, it's a great win.
"That's not easy to do. It's a great win for us and our program."
Schmidt and Rei each had two hits to pace the Huskies.
The Huskies and Beavers play game two of the series Saturday at 4:05 p.m. on the Pac-12 Networks. Tyler Davis (10-1, 1.77) will try to become the fourth Husky in history to reach 11 wins.
#5 Washington 4, #2 Oregon State 2
Jared Fisher, Trevor Dunlap (7), Troy Rallings (9) and Austin Rei. Andrew Moore, Jake Thompson (6), Trent Shelton (7), Brandon Jackson (7), Max Engelbrekt (9), Chandler Eden (9) and Logan Ice. W – Fisher (6-3). L – Moore (5-4). Sv – Rallings (9). HR – none. 3B – OSU, Trever Morison. 2B – UW, Braden Bishop. LOB: UW 8, OSU 6. Time – 3:15. Attendance – 3,309.


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Colgate's Elise DeRoo
Sept. 20, 2010
Center Valley, Pa. -- The Patriot League announced its weekly awards for Sept. 13-19 in field hockey, men's and women's soccer and women's volleyball and cross country Monday.
American had a big week in field hockey, defeating two top 20 teams, and freshman Shelly Montgomery was a big part of it, earning the Offensive Player of the Week award. The Eagles' Natalie Ellenberger was named the Defensive Player of the Week and Hannah Weitzman was selected as the Goalkeeper of the Week. Colgate's Halle Biggar won the Rookie of the Week award.
American also had a great week in women's volleyball, going 3-0 led by the Offensive Player of the Week, Angelina Waterman. Army's Megan Wilton was named the Rookie of the Week.
Navy continued its early-season run to move to 4-1, led by Michael Rakoczy, who was named the Offensive Player of the Week. Lehigh's James Graf was selected as the Defensive Player of the Week, Holy Cross' Evan Polanik was named the Goalkeeper of the Week and American's Eli Dennis won the Rookie of the Week award.
In women's soccer, Colgate's Ashley Walsh collected two shutouts to win the Goalkeeper of the Week award. American's Brooke Sheppard won the Offensive Player of the Week, Lehigh's Leah Kulp won the Defensive Player of the Week award and Army's Kim An won another Rookie of the Week award.
The returning Patriot League individual champions in cross country shined over the weekend. Elise DeRoo set a school-record and won the Colgate Invitational and Andrew Hanko won the Salty Dog Invitational, as both claimed their respective Runner of the Week awards. Navy's Rachael Honrath won her third Rookie of the Week award, and Bucknell's Chris Sacks won his second.
Patriot League Field Hockey Weekly Awards
Offensive Player of the Week
SHELLY MONTGOMERY, AMERICAN Fr., M, Fairfax, Va.
Montgomery had an outstanding weekend to lift No. 18 American to a pair of home victories over nationally-ranked opponents. She scored her first career goal to cap a 2-0 win over No. 20 Massachusetts on Saturday, then notched both of the Eagles' tallies in a 2-1 triumph over No. 17 James Madison on Sunday. The Eagles faced a 1-0 deficit before Montgomery deflected a pass from the right corner into the net to even the score at 1-1 and beat the goalkeeper to the near post for the game-winner in the last minute of the first half. She also provided help to a defense that did not allow a field goal in the two contests. Montgomery earns the Offensive Player of the Week award for the first time.
Defensive Player of the Week
NATALIE ELLENBERGER, AMERICAN Jr., D, Gaithersburg, Md.
Ellenberger scored the game-winning goal in American's 2-0 win over No. 20 Massachusetts on Saturday and paced an extraordinary defensive effort as the 18th-ranked Eagles held the Minutewomen and No. 17 James Madison without a field goal in victories over the weekend. Ellenberger's tally against the Minutewomen came in the third minute and gave the Eagles all the offense they would need in large part because of stellar defense she helped lead. American shut out the Minutewomen while allowing only two shots on goal and five shots overall. The defense was even more stifling in the 2-1 win over James Madison, as the Eagles kept the Dukes without a shot other than a penalty stroke for the lone score early in the game. Ellenberger earns her first Defensive Player of the Week award.
Goalkeeper of the Week
HANNAH WEITZMAN, AMERICAN Sr., GK, Montclair, N.J.
Weitzman made the defensive effort by the Eagles pay off as she kept No. 20 Massachusetts and No. 17 James Madison off the board in two victories over the weekend. She stopped both shots she faced to record the shutout in the 2-0 win over the Minutewomen on Saturday. Weitzman played all 70 minutes against James Madison and directed a defense that did not give up a shot other than a penalty stroke goal that she did not face. She played all 140 minutes against the ranked opponents and did not give up a goal. Weitzman receives the Goalkeeper of the Week award for the first time.
Rookie of the Week
HALLE BIGGAR, COLGATE Fr., F, Pepper Pike Ohio
Biggar contributed to both of Colgate's victories last week as the Raiders won two of three games. She tallied a goal in Colgate's 5-0 win over Siena on Wednesday, then scored the game-winning overtime goal in a 2-1 triumph at St. Francis (Pa.) on Sunday. She also assisted in that contest to record two goals and an assist in last week's games. Biggar has won a pair of Rookie of the Week honors this season.
Honorable Mentions
LAURA DENENGA, COLGATE Sr., F, Harare, Zimbabwe
Denenga had three goals and an assist in two Colgate victories last week, scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Siena on Wednesday and notching a goal and an assist in a 2-1 overtime triumph over St. Francis (Pa.) on Sunday.
CAITLIN DONNELLY Jr., F, Bethlehem, Pa.
Donnelly recorded her first career hat trick in Lehigh's 6-4 loss to Saint Joseph's on Wednesday.
Patriot League Women's Volleyball Weekly Awards
Player of the Week
ANGELINA WATERMAN, AMERICAN Sr., OH, Queens, N.Y.
The senior from Queens, N.Y. hit on nearly 33 percent of her hitting attempts in 10 sets over the week, including a .455 percentage against Howard, helping the Eagles to a perfect 3-0 mark. She had double-digit kills in all three matches and added 15 digs in the team's 3-0 shutout of Stony Brook to give her a double-double. For the week, she averaged 3.90 kills and 2.90 digs per set.
Rookie of the Week
MEGAN WILTON, Army Fr., MB, Roseville, Calif.
During a 3-1 week for the Black Knights at their own West Point Challenge, Wilton started all four matches while playing 16 sets. She averaged 2.62 kills per set with a hitting percentage of .306. She racked up 16 kills in Army's 3-2 loss to Buffalo, and narrowly missed double-digit kills in each of the other three contests. The middle back was also strong defensively, picking up 15 total blocks (13 assisted) in the four matches.
Honorable Mentions
ARIANA MANKUS, ARMY So., OH, Lisle, Ill.
Mankus was named the MVP of the West Point Challenge averaging 3.62 kills and 2.75 digs per set and tallying a .254 hitting percentage. She had three double-doubles and had a weekend-high 22 kills in her team's 3-2 win over Hofstra.
ERIN FORTNER, NAVY Fr., S/RSH, Villa Hills, Ky.
Fortner played 17 sets during the week, averaging 2.53 kills, 3.82 assists and 1.71 digs per set. She remains the only student-athlete in the League to capture a triple-double this year, as her 15-kill, 14-assist, 10-dig effort against Hartford was her second of the season.
KAYLEE FIFER, COLGATE Fr., S, Lantana, Texas
Fifer posted three performances with at least 21 assists, including a 24-helper outing in Colgate's 3-2 come-from-behind win over Cornell to cap off a 2-1 week at the Raiders' own invitational.
Patriot League Men's Soccer Weekly Awards
BRINE Offensive Player of the Week
MICHAEL RAKOCZY, NAVY So., M, Cincinnati, Ohio
Rakoczy netted a pair of goals during the week, both against Delaware in the Mids' 3-1 victory over the Blue Hens. Rakoczy picked up the game-winning tally in the 62nd minute of that contest. With the performance, he becomes the first Navy player in nearly three seasons to post a two-goal performance, with the last coming off the foot of Doug DeVuono against Florida Gulf Coast on Sept. 21, 2007.
BRINE Defensive Player of the Week
JAMES GRAF, LEHIGH Sr., D, Schwenksville, Pa.
A senior captain, Graf anchored the Mountain Hawks' defense in Friday's 1-0 victory over Furman. The match marks two firsts, as it was Lehigh's first win over the Paladins in series history and it was the first time Furman was blanked by an opponent this year.
BRINE Goalkeeper of the Week
EVAN POLANIK, HOLY CROSS So., GK, Holliston, Mass.
Polanik earned All-Tournament honors at the Lakeside Classic, hosted by Northwestern last weekend. He finished with a 1-1 record, including a 1-0 shutout of the host Wildcats on Sunday. Polanik stopped six shots in the two games and posted a .750 save percentage in 180 minutes of action.
BRINE Rookie of the Week
ELI DENNIS, AMERICAN Fr., M, Easton, Md.
Dennis had a hand in both American goals in its 2-1 victory over Syracuse on Saturday afternoon. He recorded the only assist on Mike Worden's goal to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead, then set up Alassane Kane's eventual game-winning tally. The rookie from Easton, Md. has a team-high three assists on the season.
Honorable Mentions
ALASSANE KANE, AMERICAN So., F, Macon, Ga.
Kane came up big for the Eagles, posting a three-point performance in his team's 2-1 victory over Syracuse on Saturday. He picked up the secondary assist on American's first goal of the game, then netted the game-winner off an Eli Dennis corner kick. Kane has team-highs in goals (four) and points (nine), and the goal against the Orange was the first game-winner of his career.
MATT MAKOWSKI, AMERICAN Jr., GK, Quakertown, Pa.
Makowski stopped five of six shots in the Eagles' 2-1 win against Syracuse. The only tally he allowed in the game came off a penalty kick, and he made a diving save in the 63rd minute to preserve his team's one-goal advantage.
ANDREW PIANKO, LAFAYETTE Sr., GK, Indianapolis, Ind.
Pianko allowed 2 goals and stopped 12 shots in the Leopards' two matches at the Colgate Raider adidas Classic. His .857 save percentage and 0.90 goals-against average in 200 minutes earned him a spot on the All-Tournament team.
Patriot League Women's Soccer Weekly Awards
BRINE Offensive Player of the Week
BROOKE SHEPPARD, AMERICAN Sr., M, Wilmington, Del.
Sheppard converted two game-winning goals last week, propelling the Eagles to their first victories of the season. Both of her goals game in 1-0 victories over Radford and UMBC, with the former coming in sudden victory double-overtime. She added an assist against George Washington to pick up points in all three of American's matches for a five-point overall performance.
BRINE Defensive Player of the Week
LEAH KULP, LEHIGH Jr., D, Titusville, N.J.
Culp was a significant contributor to the Mountain Hawks' defensive effort in their 2-1 overtime win over Marist on Friday. With 15 minutes remaining in regulation, Kulp made a dazzling defensive play to back up Lehigh keeper Lauren Mains, who was forced out of position during a one-on-one move by a Marist attacker. Kulp intercepted the attacker before a shot could be fired at the open net, preserving a 1-1 tie and helping force the game into extra time.
BRINE Goalkeeper of the Week
ASHLEY WALSH, COLGATE So., GK, Baldwinsville, N.Y.
The 2009 Patriot League Rookie of the Year lived up to her reputation last week, posting back-to-back shutouts in a 2-0 week for Colgate. In a pair of 2-0 blankings, she tallied 13 saves against Albany and seven against Vermont to total 20 for the week. She is currently tops in the Patriot League in total saves (63) and saves per game (seven), while her three shutouts are tied for second.
BRINE Rookie of the Week
KIM AN, ARMY Fr., M, Oak Ridge, N.J.
An continues to spearhead the Black Knight offense. She scored in both of her team's contests during the week as Army went 1-1. She has tallied goals in all six September matches and has a team-high seven goals and 15 points on the season. She tallied the only goal in Army's 1-0 win at Fairfield, which is her third game-winning score of the season.
Honorable Mentions
FREIDERIKE ENGEL, AMERICAN Sr., D, Hamburg, Germany
The League's Preseason Defensive Player of the Year tallied a goal against George Washington and anchored American's defense to back-to-back 1-0 shutouts against Radford and UMBC. The Eagles are currently sporting a shutout streak of 218:19.
MURPHEE GREELEY, LEHIGH Fr., F, Devon, Pa.
Greeley scored in the opening minutes of Lehigh's 2-1 win over Marist on Friday, which extended her point-scoring streak to four matches.
HANNA MORSE, NAVY Fr., F, Auburn, Wash.
Morse posted a three-point sheet against VMI, collecting a goal and an assist in the Mids' 4-0 blanking of the Keydets.
Patriot League Cross Country Weekly Awards
Male Runner of the Week
ANDREW HANKO, NAVY Sr., Montville, N.J.
Hanko finished first out of 89 runners at the Salty Dog Invitational with a time of 23:55. This is Hanko's second straight weekly award for 2010 and sixth since 2009.
Female Runner of the Week
ELISE DeROO, COLGATE Jr., Newton, Conn.
DeRoo set the new school record with her individual title at the Colgate Invitational, finishing the 6K race in 21:07. She beat her personal time of 22:24, which she ran last season.
Male Rookie of the Week
CHRIS SACKS, BUCKNELL Fr., Pound Ridge, N.Y.
Sacks finished ninth overall in a tri-meet with Duquesne and Pitt, running the 8K race in 25:57. He was the top freshman finisher for the second straight Bucknell meet.
Female Rookie of the Week
RACHAEL HONRATH, NAVY Fr., Manasquan, N.J.
Honrath won her third straight Rookie of the Week award, finishing 14th out of 100 runners at the Salty Dog Invitational with a time of 23:23.
Honorable Mention
STEPHANIE FULMER, BUCKNELL Jr., Pottstown, Pa.
Fulmer led the Bison to a first-place finish in a tri-meet with Duquesne and Pitt with her individual title. She ran the 5K in 18:00.
ED SHERIDAN, COLGATE Sr., Phillipsburg, N.J.
Sheridan placed sixth (25:38) helping the Raiders finish second at the Colgate Invitational.
DAN ALTENAU, HOLY CROSS Jr., Eastchester, N.Y.
Altenau was the Crusaders top finisher at the National Catholic Championships, placing 20th (25:41) and leading Holy Cross to a seventh-place finish.
PAIGE SUTHERLAND, HOLY CROSS Jr., Groveland, Mass.
Sutherland helped the Crusaders finish eighth out of 35 teams at the National Catholic Championships with her 10th-place finish (18:05).
EVANS KOSGEI, LEHIGH Sr., Moiben, Kenya
Kosgei placed 18th out of 207 runners at the Iona Meet of Champions, leading Lehigh to a 12th-place finish. He ran the 8K race in 25:44.9.
KATHERINE PIERCE, LEHIGH Jr., Alfred, Maine
Pierce was Lehigh's top finisher for the sixth straight meet, placing 10th out of 164 runners in 22:25.9. She helped Lehigh place sixth in the meet.
JESS PALACIO, NAVY Jr., Sun Valley, Nev.
Palacio led the Mids to a third-place finish by winning the individual title at the Salty Dog Invitational, finishing in 21:48. She has taken first place at two of three events this season.


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Reclast, which is sold as Aclasta(r) in non-U.S. territories, is already approved as a once-yearly infusion for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in over 80 countries including the U.S. and nations in the EU. In some countries the drug is also approved for increasing bone mass in men with osteoporosis and preventing osteoporosis caused by steroid therapy. Reclast/Aclasta is also sanctioned in the EU and U.S. for the treatment of Paget's disease in men and women.
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According to http://www.webmd.com, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a feeling of devastating tiredness or exhaustion that does not improve with sleep or rest and has lasted at least six months. Symptoms come on suddenly or may develop over time. The most common symptoms may include:
- Sore throat
- Forgetfulness, memory loss, confusion, or difficulty concentrating
- Fever
- Tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpits
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain without redness or swelling
- Headaches, which are different from any you have had in the past
- Feeling tired or not rested after a night's sleep
- Feeling unwell after physical activities or exercise
- Sensitivity to light, noise, alcohol, and certain foods
- Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating or constipation
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome currently has no cure, but there are several lifestyle changes you can make to control your symptoms and outbreaks, including:
- Limiting caffeine, to help you sleep better and ease insomnia
- Limit alcohol and nicotine intake
- Avoid napping during the day
- Create a sleep routine, including going to bed at the same time every night
- Avoid emotional and physical stress
- Consider going to therapy
- Eat more grains (brown rice, barley, quinoa, and oatmeal), proteins (fish, meat, and eggs), fats (extra virgin olive oil), and fruits and vegetables
- Relax and do things you enjoy.
If you think you may have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or are experiencing some symptoms that have lasted more than six months, see your doctor or healthcare professional, as this illness is not easily recognized or diagnosed.


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ANAHEIM Wearing a bright-red dress, a sparkling tiara and a silver sash, Miss California Leah Cecil looked like she was preparing for another beauty pageant. Instead, she donned a chef's hat for a day, volunteering at three different IHOP restaurants Tuesday for National Pancake Day.
From San Diego to Anaheim, the Garden Grove native flipped pancakes to help raise awareness and funds for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, including Children's Hospital of Orange County. At the IHOP along Harbor Boulevard, children shared a table with Miss California, decorating smiley-face pancakes with chocolate sprinkles, cherries and whipped cream.
The Eells family from Idaho found it a pleasant surprise when they stopped for some pancakes before making a trip to Disneyland. "I've never met anybody from a beauty pageant before," said Lilly Eells, 9, as she made a pancake with whipped cream and a cherry on top. "She's really pretty and really nice."


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As mentioned in the Online Orientation you completed at the beginning of the semester, this guide is here to assist you at anytime during your studies at SPSU in this guide you'll learn more information about the topics covered in Online Orientation. You'll also find links to relevant SPSU web pages Finally, the Online Resource Guide will provide you with contact information should you have any additional questions.
Here to Help You
GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn Support
If you are having technical problems with GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn please contact the IT helpdesk during normal business hours at 678-915-4357.
For additional information regarding online learning and GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn go to: http://www.spsu.edu/d2l/student/index.htm
If you still have need of additional assistance, you can visit the Desire2Learn Help Center (DHC) for GeorgiaVIEW. https://d2lhelp.view.usg.edu.
The DHC Offers Two Methods for Receiving Technical Help:
- Search: Go to the web site above and search the Knowledge Base topics for your problem. Most problems will be found using this method along with the action you should take to correct the issue.
- Call: the DHC provides a toll-free number on the DHC web site. This should never be your first choice for assistance.
Information Technology (UITS)
The Information Technology (UITS) department provides you with your student email. UITS also provides you with access to Hornet Connect, the IT Help Desk, and Software Resources & Services, or SRS (the University System of Georgia's discount software service).
IT Help Desk
Information Technology (UITS) has a "HELP DESK" where you can call and ask questions about computer issues related to the SPSU network or services like email and Georgia VIEW D2L. The Help Desk number is: 678-915-HELP (4357); to visit the website go to https://bristol.spsu.edu/helpdesk/WebObjects/Helpdesk
Hornet Connect
Hornet Connect gives you remote (off-campus) access to a variety of services and facilities. As an online student, you'll use Hornet Connect to access the Lawrence V. Johnson Library. You'll also use Hornet Connect for electronic storage and access to your student web account. It uses the same login as your email account. To access Hornet Connect please visit the webpage at https://connect.spsu.edu/dana-na/auth/url_default/welcome.cgi
Discounted Software for Registered Students
As a student enrolled at SPSU, you're eligible to purchase discounted software through the University System of Georgia. This service called SRS or Software Resources & Services provides all students with dramatic discounts on standard software like Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and others. To take advantage of these products and services please visit the Software Resource and Services page at http://www.srs.usg.edu
The SPSU Bookstore and Buying Your Books
You don't have to come to campus to buy your 9XX section books. (eCore sections have a seperate process for purchasing books. Please see the Online Resource Guide for more information).
All books and merchandise may be purchased online. Provided for you below is a quick-link to the SPSU Bookstore: http://bookstore.spsu.edu
To Order Books
On the left, approximately half way down the bookstore page, is a box entitled "Buy Your Textbooks Online TODAY!" The web page will walk you through the ordering process and delivery options.
If you do decide to buy your books someplace else; please make sure that you have the correct ISBN# for the book you are purchasing
Academic Calendar
To see the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines such as payment deadlines, holidays, and graduation, please visit the calendar webpage at http://www.spsu.edu/registrar/calendarpointer.html
Career and Counseling Services
The Career and Counseling Center provides services which include; personal counseling and college success sessions (test anxiety, study habits, and choosing a career). The center also assists students with job search preparation, information on job opportunities and coordinates the co-op/internship programs.
To learn more about how Career Services can help you; please visit the webpage at http://www.spsu.edu/cccenter/
The ATTIC (Advising, Testing, Tutoring and International Center)
The ATTIC assists students in tutoring (Math, Science and English), testing (Math Assesment and special accommodations) and international student processing. The Center also serves students with disabilities. Students needing accommodations due to disability are required to self-identify by contacting the ATTIC.
To find out more information about the ATTIC please visit the webpage at http://www.spsu.edu/attic
Get Registered
As a student, you're assigned a faculty advisor within your academic department. There is an Academic Advisor within your school who will help you with general issues.
Many degrees/certificates have a Program Coordinator or Program Director. All faculty have advising responsibilities. Contact your department to get the name and contact information for your faculty and academic advisors. Your advisors are here to help you plan your courses, give you career advice, and help you succeed at SPSU.
Many departments will place a "hold" on your record that will prevent you from registering for classes. Your advisors will remove the hold once you've communicated about your course selection and degree plan. Your advisors may, after you've discussed your plans, give you an "alternate PIN". This PIN is what you enter into Banner Web to gain access to register.
Start now and plan to contact your advisors well before registration for each new semester. Pre-planning with accurate information is critical to a successful degree plan and on-time graduation.
Preparing for Advising
Here are some things you can do to prepare for communications with your advisor:
Understand the General Structure of Your Degree (or Certificate)
As an online student at SPSU, you may be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree or a certificate program. A certificate is a stand-alone block of courses focused on a particular competency. If you are in a certificate program, your home department will have detailed information about the courses you need to take.
If you are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, you'll receive detailed flow-charts or checklists from your home department. These documents detail the particular requirements of your degree and provide you with the general structure of an undergraduate degree at SPSU and in the University System of Georgia.
A bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, divided into two main categories: Core (or general education - 60 hours) requirements and major requirements. Both the core and the major requirements provide you with tools and knowledge that will serve you well in school, in the workplace, and throughout life.
If you are enrolled in a graduate degree or certificate your home department will provide you with flow-charts or check lists that include all requirements.
Using the Schedule of Classes (formerly the Dynamic Bulletin)
The Schedule of Classes is an online resource that will provide information about which classes are being taught in the upcoming term. You will find a quick-link to the Schedule of Classes in the Online Resource Guide. As an online student, you need to pay particular attention to two pieces of information in identifying courses: the section number and the CRN (Course Record Number).
A CRN is the unique 4-digit number given to every course. You will need it to register for your courses. When you're registering, grab a pen because you'll need to note your CRNs. Also be sure you write down the days and times each course meets. This will help you work out a schedule that makes sense for you and doesn't contain overlapping classes.
Use the Schedule of Classes to identify the sections of your courses offered online. There may be several sections of the same course offered in the same semester. All courses are listed with a CRN, subject designator, course number, section number, and course title. For instance:
When you are looking for a specific class, use the subject designator, course number, section number and the course title to find a specific class.
You need to pay special attention to the section number. Because you're an online student, you're interested in section numbers that start with a 9 or include a G.
- 9XX: These sections are offered entirely online. You might see, for example 900 or 903. These courses are offered directly through SPSU. They will include your entire major or certificate courses and some core courses. You will register for them through Banner Web.
- XXG: These sections are online courses offered through the eCore program. An example is 01G or 06G. eCore courses are taught through collaboration among University of Georgia System campuses. Before you may register for any eCore course you must complete an online eCore orientation. Once completed you may register yourself for eCore classes through Gerogia On My Line (GOML). You can find more information regarding eCore by visiting http://www.spsu.edu/ecore/
- 00X: Section numbers that start with one or more zeros are on-campus courses. For example: 001 or 012. Unless you want to take an on-campus course, it's unlikely you'll register for these sections.
How To Access the Schedule of Classes
Learn more about Advising by visiting the "Advising Homepage for Undergraduate Students" at http://www.spsu.edu/home/academics/studentadvising.html
Banner Registration System - Banner Web:
What is Banner Web?
All of your information as a student is stored in Banner Webthis is name for the system that manages your records, registration and financial information. You can use Banner Web to:
- Access your financial aid information
- Add and drop classes (except eCore)
- View grades
- View and change personal information such as your phone number and address
Logging into Banner Web
You log into Banner by clicking on the "Banner Web" button located on the SPSU home page. To log in, you'll need your student ID and PIN.
- Need your student ID number? Once you are on the Banner Web login page, you can use your Social Security Number to retrieve your student ID number.
- Need your PIN number? Your default PIN is your birth date in the form MMDDYY. Once you log in with that, you'll immediately be required to change your PIN. Your new PIN needs to be exactly 6 digits (no alphabetic characters, please).
How To Register for Courses
Below is an example of a Banner login screen:
General Guidelines for Planning a Schedule
Based on your conversations with your advisor, make a list of the courses you should take in the coming term. Be sure you have discussed not only what you should take, but also how many courses you should take. It's important to balance your course load with work and family. Part-time students take up to 11 credit hours if you're an undergraduate and up to 6 credit hours if you're a graduate student; full-time students take 12-18 hours (undergraduate) and 8-12 hours (graduate). You may be required to work out a two-year plan with your advisor during your first semester. Looking ahead will help you plan for courses that are only offered in some terms or that have prerequisites.
Basic Banner Web Navigation and Registration
Once you login to Banner, it's easy to register for your courses. There are only six steps:
- Click on the Student Services and Financial Aid link
- Click on Registration link
- Click on Add / Drop Classes
- Select the current term from the drop-down menu
- Enter the CRNs you selected earlier. They go into the boxes near the bottom. You can fill multiple boxes at the same time with one CRN per box.
- Click on Submit Changes
See Screen shots below for each step:
Need Help? If you have questions or difficulties with the registration process, please contact the Registrar office by phone at 678-915-4188, or you can directly contact the department in which you are registering for classes. The link below will provide you with contact information for specific departments. http://www.spsu.edu/asc/distancelearning/contacts.html
If you wish to register for eCore classes, please call Extended University at 678-915-3714
For registration problems with eCore, please call or email Cindy Knight, eCore Advisor, firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com, 678.915.4984 or 678.915.3714
"Add," "Drop," and "Withdraw" are terms you'll see often. You need to know the meaning of each.
- You ADD classes when you build or revise your original schedule. You may only add classes until the Drop/Add deadline near the end of the first week of the term. If you ADD after you pay your tuition and fees, be sure you also pay the required amount for the additional course(s).
- You DROP classes when you remove them from your schedule before the Drop/Add deadline (see academic calendar). You will not be charged for these courses, and they will not appear on your academic record.
- After the Drop/Add deadline, you may withdraw from courses.
- If you withdraw by the withdrawal deadline at the midpoint of the term, the course will remain on your academic record. Your grade will appear as a W and will not affect your grade point average; however it may affect your financial aid.
How do I verify enrollment or check my schedule?
To verify your enrollment and / or check your schedule you will need your Student ID and PIN.
Follow the instructions below to verify your enrollment and / or check your schedule.
- Open your Web Browser and go to www.spsu.edu
- Click on the Banner Web button on the left of the page
- Log onto Banner Web using your Student ID and PIN number
- Click on Student Services and Financial Aid Link.
- Click on Registration
- Select Student Detail Schedule
- Select a desired term
- Click Submit button
Need Help? Registration Problems please call or emailCindy Knight, eCore Advisor, firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com, 678.915.4984 or 678.915.3714
Follow the Money
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is here to help ensure that each student online or onsite can pay for school. College is expensive, but there are a number of scholarship, grants, and loan opportunities available to you. The Financial Aid Office can help you with your financial needs.
The SPSU Financial Aid web page has information on what's available to you for FAFSA, HOPE and more. To access more information for Financial Aid, go to http://www.spsu.edu/finaid/
Tuition and Fees
Finding Out How Much You Owe
Again, you need to login to Banner Web. It's only two steps to see what you'll need to pay.
- From the Main Menu Screen, click on Student Services and Financial Aid
- Click on the Student Records link
- Click on Account Summary by Term link
After clicking Submit you will be able to view your balance separated by term and charges.
See Screen shots below for each of the three steps:
How to Submit Payment
You can pay your fees online with a credit card or personal check
Credit Card (2.75% convenience fee):
- MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted. [Visa Credit or Debit cards are not accepted.]
- You will need your credit card number, expiration date, and the 3-digit security number on the back of the card.
Personal Check (no convenience fee):
- You will need to enter your routing number and account number found at the bottom of the check.
After logging into Banner Web making a payment on-line requires just a few steps:
- Click on Student Services and Financial Aid link
- Click on Registration link
- Select Method of payment by clicking on one of the following:
- 3.1 Pay by Credit Card (will take you to "Pay Path" web page)
- 3.2 Pay by Personal Check
- a. Select a term from the drop down box
- b. On the Web Check page enter your bank/check info
See Screen shots below regarding on-line payment:
3.2 (a)
3.2 (b)
Review the Registration and Fee Payment Schedule
Dates and deadlines for registration and fee payments are found on the academic calendar campus calendar. Registration at SPSU takes place in phases. There are three phases, with the third phase extending into the first week of classes for the term.
The earlier you register the more options you have. Registering early means courses are "open" space is still available for you to register. To get the courses you want, contact your advisor before registration starts and register in the earliest phase you can. Remember: as a new student, you must pay by the end of the Phase in which you registered. If you don't, you'll be dropped from your classes and have to start again. Only students with financial aid in place are not dropped. Financial aid status holds your schedule.
Below is an example of the screen on Banner that tells you the times you can register
Online Learning
How to be a Successful Online Learner
Your online degree or certificate program at SPSU is an opportunity for you to earn a quality academic credential. Being a successful student is the same for online courses and on-campus courses: you've got to do the work to earn the grades. Here are a few tips on how you can make your online experience both rewarding and engaging:
Be Prepared
Sometimes the ads on TV make online learning seem easy and carefree. Your studies at SPSU meet the requirements for a regionally accredited university. This means you're receiving the same material and workload as a student who comes to campus. Remember, the only real difference between you and a student in the classroom is the drive to campus.
Make a Schedule
Just like a student taking classes on campus, you need to manage your time by setting up a study schedule. Set aside regular blocks of time each week for your online class. It's a good idea to let friends and family know this is your time for school. When people see you're committed to your studies, they'll respect your time.
Do the GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn Tutorial
Online courses at SPSU are conducted using GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn or D2L, as it's more commonly called. Take the tutorial so you can learn about the features and functions associated with D2L. Getting this done early means you'll be able to start the semester effectively. More information about using D2L and its features is provided in the Online Resource Guide.
Log in Every Day
Check your SPSU email daily. Also go to your online course every day even if it's just for a few minutes. Check the class email and look at the discussion threads. It's always a good idea to review the week's content more than once and make notes on your readings, assignments, and due dates.
Ask Questions
Online learning means you need to be asking questions. Email your instructor, post to a discussion prompt, or chat with your classmates. If something's not clear, it's up to you to ask.
Each online course is a small learning community. You'll be involved in discussion boards, group work, and other collaborative activities. Make sure you're ready to join in.
Write it Down
Online courses have regular assignments and deadlines just like campus courses. Get the key dates onto your calendar and give yourself plenty of time to complete the work.
Don't Get Behind
Whenever possible, work ahead of the schedule provided by your instructor. Don't get behind — catching up may be difficult.
Make Friends
Get to know people in your online class. Say "Hi" via email or chat. Having friends in the class will support you and help you stay committed to your studies. After 2 or 3 classes, you'll be surprised at how many friends you have.
Get Ready to Learn
Your online program can be just as enriching and rewarding as coming to campus. Make sure you get your books early, read all the assigned materials, and be ready to start the semester.
GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn
As mentioned earlier, at SPSU we use a Learning Management System (LMS) called GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn for online courses. That's a pretty long name so you'll usually hear it referred to as D2L. D2L is what you'll log into for each registered course. Once you're in D2L, you'll see the materials and activities the professor has developed. You'll see the other students in the class and you'll find out what you need to read and what assignments you'll complete each week.
D2L help is available:
- First line of support is the IT Help Desk 678-915-HELP (4357)
- Self-help Tutorials: http://www.spsu.edu/d2l/student/index.htm
- D2L Online Support Center (available 24 hrs/day, 365 days year): https://d2lhelp.view.usg.edu.
Browser Checker
It is strongly recommended that check your browser settings prior to using GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn. The following video provides an overview of how to perform a browser check. The diagnostic information provided during your browser check will be useful if you request technical support through either the SPSU IT Helpdesk, D2L student support pages, or the D2L Online Support Center.
The Lawrence V. Johnson Library is your source for academic materials such as journals and research databases. As an online student at SPSU, you have the same access as onsite students but you don't have to leave home. Through your Hornet Connect remote access, you can browse the library's collection and download materials.
Articles that appear in journal titles purchased by Johnson Library will be available to you via your SPSU email account. These articles will be scanned as PDF files and sent as a high priority service.
To visit the Library home page go to: http://www.spsu.edu/library/library.html
Beyond the Johnson Library
GIL Express is a book lending service available to online students who live in Georgia. By using Hornet Connect remote access and your SPSU Student ID number, you can go through the SPSU library services to check out books from other academic libraries in the University System of Georgia (USG). Books may be picked up from and returned to any USG library.
If you want to go to a USG library near your home, you can. With a SPSU Student ID card, you will be able to visit, browse and borrow from any USG library.
SPSU Student ID (Hornet Card)
Every SPSU student is required to have and carry their Hornet Card with them at all times. This card is used as identification to access buildings and services on campus; it is also required for entrance to campus athletic and social events. Your Hornet Card is also valid ID for student discounts at venues throughout the greater Atlanta area. For online students, you may request a Hornet Card via e-mail.
In the e-mail, request your ID card and include your student ID number. You also need to indicate you're a Distance Learning Student. Your Hornet Card will be sent to the address we have on file for you with the University. In the place of your picture on your Hornet Card it will state "Request Photo ID.
If you are on our campus you are more than welcome to come to the Auxiliary Services Department to exchange that Hornet Card for one with your picture free of charge.
You can e-mail the Auxiliary Services Department at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Course Materials
Faculty may have the library provide their course material through a service called eReserve. You can access eReserve material online through the library's main page with a password.
If you have reference questionssuch as how to search a database or find information on a specific topic you can contact the Library Reference/ASK Desk by Ref Chat or the toll-free telephone number 1-866-513-9516.
Proctored Exams
Many of your online courses will require you to take a "proctored exam". Proctored means the exam is supervised and monitored by an impartial individual. There are two ways to take a proctored exam:
- Come to campus and take the exam at the time that your instructor designates.
- Go to an approved "testing" site that will give you the exam and send it back to the professor.
At SPSU, we have proctored exam sites for our eCore (general education online courses) courses, and you can use the same sites for your other courses. You can also work with your instructor to use a library, or other educational institution that qualifies and agrees to proctor your exam. Please check with your individual instructors for their preferred method.
Find out more info on Proctored Exams by visiting http://www.spsu.edu/ecore/exams.htm
Academic Information
Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs houses all of the academic programs. The Academic Affairs division is headed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), Dr. Zvi Szafran. Under Academic Affairs are five academic schools and divisions.
The VPAA supervises five academic schools/divisions. These schools/divisions are divided into departments and/or programs that are managed by program directors, program coordinators or department chairs. Each department/division has an administrative assistant. Vice President Szafran, the deans, department chairs, program coordinators, program directors and administrative assistants are all interested in your success. Never hesitate to contact them with questions or concerns.
For more detailed information on Academic Affairs please visit: http://www.spsu.edu/aa/who.html
Standards of Academic Conduct
SPSU considers academic conduct to be of utmost importance. Proper academic conduct means that the work you do for your classes is yours and yours alone. Students who take work from the Internet or from books and claim it as their own original submission are in violation of SPSU's academic conduct rules. Students who copy the work of a classmate and submit it as their own are also in violation of our academic conduct requirements. Even students who just forget to include citations are in violation of the rules.
If you violate the standards of academic conduct at SPSU, there can be serious consequences. You may fail more than an assignment. You may fail the course or be expelled from the university.
Below, you will find links to two documents you should read now and review periodically. The "Standards of Academic Conduct" document will help you understand how to properly use and credit source material. "An Example of Proper Writing from a Student Research Paper" provides more information about how to write a college-appropriate research paper and properly document your use of sources.
Honor Code
Southern Polytechnic State University has an Honor Code for both student and faculty. This Honor Code spells out in detail how you as a student promise to conduct yourself while here at SPSU.
As a member of the Southern Polytechnic State University community of scholars, I understand that my actions are not only a reflection on myself, but also a reflection on the University and the larger body of scholars of which it is a part. Acting unethically, no matter how minor the offense, will be detrimental to my academic progress and self-image. It will also adversely affect all students, faculty, staff, the reputation of this University, and the value of the degrees it awards. Whether on campus or online, I understand that it is not only my personal responsibility, but also a duty to the entire SPSU community that I act in a manner consistent with the highest level of academic integrity. Therefore, I promise that as a member of the Southern Polytechnic State University community, I will not participate in any form of academic misconduct. I also understand that it is my responsibility to hold others to these same standards by addressing actions that deviate from the University-wide commitment to working, living, and learning in an environment conducive to a quality education. Thus, I affirm and adopt this honor code of Southern Polytechnic State University.
Standards of Academic Conduct:
An Example of Proper Writing from a Student Research Paper:
In order to assist you in the proper citation of research and academic papers, we have created an example document that shows you how citations should be made. You can find this document at: http://www.spsu.edu/orientation/researchpaper.pdf
View Catalogs
To see the campus catalog for recent semesters please go to: http://www.spsu.edu/academics/
Individual Online Programs & Dept. Contacts
Below is a complete listing of all Online programs offered at SPSU and their respective contacts; separated by department.
Online Programs:
English Technical Communication & Media Arts (ETCMA) Contacts: Donna McPherson (Coordinator), email@example.com, J333, 678-915-7333 & Dr. Mark Nunes (Dept Chair), firstname.lastname@example.com, J333, 678-915-7209
- Undergraduate Certificate in Technical Communication
- Master of Science--Information & Instructional Design
- Master of Science--in Information Design & Communication
- Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Visual Communication and Graph
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Content Development
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communications Management
Information Technology (IT) Contacts: Dr. Svetlana Peltsverger(Coordinator), firstname.lastname@example.com, J363, 678-915-7400 & Dr. Andy Wang(Dept Chair IT), firstname.lastname@example.com, J393, 678-915-3718
For IT online orientation please visit http://cse.spsu.edu/onlineOrientation/
- Bachelor's of Applied Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology Web (WebBSIT)
- Master's of Science in Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals
Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) Contact: Dr. Tom Ball (Dept Chair), firstname.lastname@example.com, M110, 678-915-7162
- Bachelor's of Applied Science in Manufacturing Operations
- Master's in Quality Assurance
- Graduate Certificate in Quality Assurance (Green Belt)
Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSwE) Contacts: Dr. Sheryl Duggins (Coordinator), email@example.com, J365, 678-915-7401/ Orlando Karam (Coordinator), email@example.com, J379, 678-915-5558 & Dr. Venu Dasigi (Dept Chair), email@example.com, J371, 678-915-5559
- Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
- Graduate Transition Certificate in Computer Science
Business Administration/Accounting (BA) Contacts: Dr. Sandra Vasa-Sideris (MBA Coordinator), firstname.lastname@example.com, J328, 678-915-5328/ Dr. Donald Ariail (MSA Coordinator), email@example.com, J387, 678-915-5341 & Dr. Ronnie Richardson (Dept Chair), email@example.com, J378B, 678-915-5542
- Graduate Transition Certificate for the MBA
- Master's of Science in Accounting
School of Architecture, Civil Engineering Technology, and Construction Contacts: Dr. Khalid Siddiqi (Dept Chair), firstname.lastname@example.com, H332, 678-915-7251
- Undergraduate Certificate in Specialty Construction
Systems Engineering Contact: Dr. Renee Butler (Coordinator), email@example.com, M119, 678-915-5414
- Master's in Systems Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Do the Paperwork
Listed below you will find links to important forms and documents that you may need while attending SPSU.
Petition to Faculty
- "Petition to Faculty" form (for requesting; overload credit hours, withdraw completely/partially from school after deadline, receive ten-year credit, etc.)
- "Petition to Faculty-Reinstatement" form (for requesting reinstatement to SPSU after suspension/dismissal)
- Directions for filling out Petition to Faculty form: http://www.spsu.edu/registrar/reinstdir.html
Petition to Graduate
When you're ready to graduate, you have to complete the "Petition to Graduate" paperwork by the deadline on the academic calendar. Please pay careful attention to the posted deadlines; if you file this paperwork late, there is a late processing fee.
For info visit http://www.spsu.edu/registrar/GraduationPages.htm
Form: http://www.spsu.edu/registrar/forms/documents/Graduation_Petition_2014.pdf
Grade Appeal
If you believe you have received a grade in error, you have the right to appeal. Please see the "Grade Appeal" process at: http://www.spsu.edu/registrar/2009_2010_undergraduate_catalog/1514.htm
Course Substitution Form
When you and your advisor agree that you can take a course and use it to substitute for another course, you need to fill out a "Course Substitution Petition".
Form: http://www.spsu.edu/registrar/newcoursesubpetform.pdf
Transfer Credit Re-Evaluation Form
If you believe you did not receive the proper transfer credit, you need to fill out a form to have your transfer courses re-evaluated by the department where the course would reside
Form: http://www.spsu.edu/registrar/transfer_information/index.htm
Get Connected
Listed below are links to important sites to help you stay connected.
SPSU e-Mail
Your SPSU email is provided by a service called Zimbra. Go to https://zimbra.spsu.edu
How To Set Up Your Email Account
Other Student Organizations, Activities and Services
- ATTIC: http://www.spsu.edu/home/services/attic.html
- Student Handbook: http://www.spsu.edu/studentlife/studenthandbook/index.htm
- Disability Services: http://www.spsu.edu/attic/disabilities/index.htm
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I have a cluster of Ubuntu 12.04 web servers running a lamp stack. All of these servers are connected to a Load Balancer on Amazon Web Services.
What I want to be able to do is have a dedicated Ubuntu server that I can update the PHP files on and have the other web servers check with cron to get the updates files from the repository. They don't have to use cron but that was the only thing I could think of, unless there was a way to have the updated repository tell them that it has updated files. And then how to transfer those files.
Also if there is a ways for a server to check for updated files when it boots because I am going to be using auto scaling on AWS so when there is an increase in the load and another server gets created I need it to download the updated files from the repository when launched.
Not sure how to transfer files from server to server.