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LAS VEGAS — An impressive range of new products and equipment was complemented by strong attendance and exhibitor sales at this year's National Bulk Vending Association convention. The 56th annual meet, held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas last month, attracted some 617 attendees. Although the show failed to set a record, it did surpass the attendance of last year's Jacksonville, FL-based event by nearly 16 percent. However, with sold out blocks of hotel rooms and a convention floor jammed with booths, show organizers, operators and exhibitors were in general agreement that the event was a categorical success.
As expected, the show drew heavily from the West Coast, though East Coast and Midwestern operators were equally in attendance. There was also a strong international presence of operators and distributors, including those from Europe and South America.
"Attendees at this year's show expressed high levels of interest in the 50¢ and 75¢ vend items that were available throughout our supplier exhibitions," said Daniel L. Case, NBVA president, and president of Tejas Distributors (Round Rock, TX). "The move to higher-priced vend items is one of the most solid indicators that from a consumer-spending standpoint, our industry is moving in the right direction to provide the kind of products and services that will capture key repeat business. It will help our industry continue to accelerate profitably in the next several years."
According to exhibitors, operators were aggressively purchasing in all major product categories. This robust buying, according to several attendees, was rooted in the introduction of a near-record number of new products, including capsuled merchandise, gum, candy and flat-vending products. "There was more new product and equipment innovations than I recall seeing in recent years," noted NBVA convention chairman Jim Hinton of Oak Manufacturing.
New machine offerings as well as prototypes made strong showings during the Las Vegas confab, with virtually every major manufacturer either displaying new equipment or equipment concepts. However, several items did stand out for operators surveyed, particularly those firms who used the NBVA event to launch product. These included Sherwood Brands' new Zypperz capsuled lollipop, and Sweet Maple, a Canadian candy manufacturer, which gave many operators their first look and taste of the Bubble Max-brand ball gum line. Attendees also pointed to the numerous show discounts being offered. Most notable was Concord Confections, which offered generous show discounts on its ball gum selection.
"I think the show was very well received and we had some good things as far as technology was concerned, such as coin meters on machines and using PalmPilot technology," said Case. "As we move ahead, these metered systems and other technologies are going to be a valuable part of our business."
During association's executive meetings held concurrently with the trade show, all 2005-2006 incumbent officers were reelected to serve second-year terms. Officers remaining in their posts include NBVA president Daniel L. Case, Tejas Distributors (Round Rock, TX); vice-president Peter Becker of What's Up, LLC (Appleton, WI); NBVA secretary Randy Chilton of Sugarloaf-Folz Vending (Louisville, CO); and treasurer Steve Siegel of Great American Vending Machine Co. (Hauppauge, NY).
Seminars again proved to be a highlight, particularly the "world premiere" of a new film about bulk vending. Created by seminar chairman Steve Siegel, the third annual film presentation on suppliers and operators included documentary profiles of Texas-based Tejas Distributors and New York's Sugar Daddies Vending, Caconi Candy & Gum in Georgia, The Northwestern Corporation in Illinois and Great American Vending in Long Island.
The annual association banquet capped the event and was held after the closing of the exhibit floor on Saturday. Once again, the famed "NBVA Night Rockers," a band comprised of NBVA members, supplied entertainment. The talented group included emcee and crooner Jim Hinton from Oak Manufacturing; Adam Ippolito of New York Sticker Exchange on keyboards; lead guitar and singer Steven Schechner, Capital Vending (Florence, AL); bass guitar by Peter Becker from What's Up, LLC; on conga drum was Richard Bolen of Northwestern Corp.; and Brandon Smith (son of Pam Smith with Amusement Factory); on keyboards. Leon White, the only non-NBVA band member, was on the drums.
"We had better attendance than we had in Jacksonville and we're looking for even better attendance next year," said Hinton.
The NBVA annual convention for 2007 returns to Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas from April 19 to 21.


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Mines' Society of Women Engineers largest collegiate section in the nationGOLDEN, Colo., March 3, 2011 – Colorado School of Mines' collegiate section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is now the largest section in the nation. As of March 3, the Mines section has 395 members. The second largest collegiate section at Purdue University has 378 members.
"One of our section goals, since achieving the status of second largest several years ago, has been to encourage women of Mines to join SWE because it is such a great support network for our women in engineering," said section President Jilu Jacob, a junior studying civil engineering. "We have finally achieved that goal."
Established in 1950, the Society of Women Engineers is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
"SWE has a corporate-like officer structure with a president, seven vice-presidents and directors. It provides leadership opportunities for the 27 members who are part of this officer structure. These leadership skills are what appeals to the industry," said Jacob.
Jacob says the organization offers a valuable opportunity to women at Mines to jump-start their careers.
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Making the list this year... BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse's small Signature Deep Dish Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza with 30 grams of saturated fat and nearly 4,700 milligrams of sodium.
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The story has become a familiar one. Bickering co-workers rush home each night to a pen pal romance, unaware that they are the object of one another's affection. Hungarian playwright Miklos Laszlo's "Parfumerie" is the inspiration for the musical "She Loves Me" produced by Auburn University Theatre in the College of Liberal Arts and coming to the mainstage of the Telfair B. Peet Theatre Feb. 21 through March 2.
"She Loves Me" runs Feb. 21-23, 26-28 and March 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 and tickets are $10 for seniors, Auburn University faculty and staff and non-Auburn University students. Auburn University students may reserve a complimentary ticket at www.auburnuniversitytheatre.org.
Laszlo's play has been adapted several times, notably for the films "The Shop around the Corner," "In the Good Old Summertime," and "You've Got Mail." "She Loves Me" opened on Broadway in 1963 with a book by Joe Masteroff with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The original production ran just over 300 performances. It has gone on to multiple award-winning revivals and productions around the world.
"The choice to include 'She Loves Me' in our current theatrical season was not a difficult one," said director Daydrie Hague. "It provides an opportunity for our students to work on a play that seamlessly blends an artfully constructed narrative with a rich lyrical score, each song forwarding the action or revealing an aspect of a character's inner life. In a time when spectacle and size are celebrated, 'She Loves Me' speaks more gently, but no less effectively, to the human desire to be known, sustained and cherished."
The Auburn University Theatre production of "She Loves Me" features scenic, lighting and sound design from guest designers Katherine Ross, Travis McHale and 2010 Auburn graduate Stewart Ives. The costume designer is faculty member Tracy Oleinick. The stage manager is Taylor Dyleski with assistant stage managers Emily Amerson, Ashley Burns and Katherine McDonald. The cast includes Madeleine Adele, Gabi Anderson, Paula Bagley, Tyler Baxter, Tinizia Bentley, Daley Browning, Blake Burgess, Rebecca Chazanoff, Carrie Daniel, Lindsey Dunn, Steven Hatcher, Jake Heflin, Garrett Keller, Jordan Lunstead, Dani Majors, Kathleen O'Hara, Rachel Pair, Brandon Payne, Savannah Renfrow, Kaye Stucky, David Tourtelotte, Taylor Vogl, AnnaClarie Walker and Blake Willoughby.
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Brevard, N.C.- The Brevard College women's soccer team lost a hard-fought 1-0 match with the Newberry College Wolves in South Atlantic Conference action on Wednesday afternoon.
Newberry's Brittany Singleton scored the deciding goal on a play in the 64th minute to give the Wolves a 1-0 edge. Singleton found herself free in the right side of the Tornados box, punching the ball into the lower left corner of the net at 63:19.
The Wolves were extremely active offensively, unleashing 20 shots in the contest to keep BC keeper Brittany Webster on her toes. Webster recorded five saves in the game, and currently leads the South Atlantic Conference with 130 saves in 2012.
Brevard struggled to generate scoring opportunities, putting only one shot on goal against Newberry keeper Morgan Cox. The Tornados best scoring chance came on a Taylor Hembree shot in the 88th minute that would have tied the game at 1-1, but instead tailed just wide of the goal.
The Tornados will finish their regular season schedule on the road with a conference game against the Catawba College Indians on Saturday, October 27th at 5 p.m. Newberry, meanwhile, will host the Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters on Saturday at 2 p.m.


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First National Bank broke ground Thursday for its new branch location at the corner of Dewey and Francis.
The bank has been in the works for months. The lot is also the home of Howard Johnson's motel. The motel office and other buildings in the middle of the corner lot were torn down in January.
The architect for the new branch is CG Architects and Steeles Construction will be as the projects general contractor. Both companies are locally owned and operated.
Rick Kolkman, President of First National Bank North Platte said First National has been a part of this community for more than 127 years and maintains a strong commitment to local businesses and contractors.
"We are focused on keeping the work local whenever possible, Kolkman said.
Construction begins this week on the 4,000 square foot facility. The address is 201 E. Francis.
The new branch will continue to feature Saturday and Sunday hours and offer parking, driveup services and 24-hour ATM access. The new location will also allow for expanded services including personal banking and retail lending and mortgage services. There will be four drive up lanes.
First National is committed to providing our customers an excellent banking experience. This new location is an investment in our customers and in the North Platte community, Kolkman said.
First National Bank North Platte has been assisting in the financial growth of western Nebraska for more than 127 years and has locations in North Platte, Chadron, Scottsbluff and Alliance.
First National Bank North Platte is part of the First National of Nebraska family of banks, a sixth generation family-owned business that has become the largest privately-owned bank holding company in the United States, with a total of $17 billion in managed assets.
First National offers sophisticated products and strength in lending while maintaining the personalized service the community has relied upon for generations, spokeswoman Kimberley Kaschke said.
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Bridal Procession
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Women in bright saris crowd together as they walk in a bridal procession in Mandawa, Rajasthan. Rajasthan is the largest state in India—a land of extremes—encompassing steamy forests, dry plains, and the snowy Himalaya.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights
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Two women in Jaipur hold candles to celebrate Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. Observed over five days throughout India, it marks, among other things, the start of the new business year and the victory of light over dark.
Varadarajaswamy Temple, Kanchipuram
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A man steps through a doorway at the Varadarajaswamy Temple in Kanchipuram, "city of a thousand temples." Kanchipuram is also known for silk saris—a thriving business here.
Taj Mahal, Agra
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The Mogul emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra as a tribute to his favorite wife, who died in childbirth in 1630. The white marble monument, with its sprawling gardens, took 20 years to build. A red sandstone mosque stands on one side.
Amber Palace and Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
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Decorated elephants carry tourists past the Jaigarh and Amber Forts in Jaipur, Rajasthan, constructed beginning in the 15th century. The marble-and-sandstone Amber Fort has intricate carvings; the immense Jaigarh Fort once served as a center of artillery production.
Varanasi Train Station
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Passengers peer out the windows of a train in a station in Varanasi, a 3,000-year-old holy city filled with religious statues and temples. Many Hindus journey here to walk down the ghats, or steps, into the Ganges River to be purified.
Ganges River Festival
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Hindu pilgrims bathe in the Ganges hoping to wash away their sins. Every 12 years millions take part in the 45-day Kumbh Mela, or Grand Pitcher Festival, which includes ritual bathing in this and other rivers.
Munnar Hills
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The rolling hills near Munnar, Kerala, are covered with tea plantations that were originally planted by a Scotsman in the late 19th century.
Akash Deep Puja
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To honor the dead, lanterns are hung from poles stuck into the banks of the Ganges during Akash Deep Puja, the sky lantern festival.
Fishing in Kerala
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Fishing is an important source of income in Kerala. People in the southwestern state also have the highest literacy rate in India and enjoy the best health.
Lamayuru Gompa Monastery, Ladakh
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The Ladakh region, culturally Tibetan, is home to Buddhist temples and gompas, or monasteries, including Lamayuru. This arid Himalaya land was closed to visitors until the 1970s, and it remains sparsely populated.
Sacred Cows, Varanasi
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Cows, such as these two in Varanasi, are a common sight on India's congested streets. Hindus revere cows, believing that they offer sustenance and ask nothing in return.
Golden Quadrilateral
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A cow lies in the middle of the Golden Quadrilateral, a superhighway that opened in 1998 linking India's four main cities: Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata (Calcutta), and Delhi. It's part of a $30 billion-plus National Highways Development Project—the most ambitious building spree in India since Britain created the railway system in the 1800s.
Rickshaws, Kolkata
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Kolkata's omnipresent rickshaws are part of its image—something it would like to change. City officials have debated banning the hand-pulled vehicles, citing traffic jams as well as humanitarian issues.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai
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Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji train station, formerly the Victoria Terminus, is notable for its mix of traditional Indian and Victorian Gothic Revival architecture; it has turrets, pointed arches, and a ground plan that resembles an Indian palace.
Dharavi Slum, Mumbai
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A young girl walks through Mumbai's Dharavi slum, home to about a million people. Many Indians live in modern suburbs and work in gleaming skyscrapers, but many more—a large majority—remain impoverished and trapped by tradition.
Brigade Road, Bangalore
Photograph by Walter Bibikow/photolibrary.com
Bangalore's Brigade Road hums, a reflection of how quickly India's industries have grown in response to globalization. Along with Commercial Street and the MG Road, Brigade Road appeals to young, savvy shoppers.
Jain Wedding, Mumbai
Photograph by Kris Pannecoucke/Aurora Photos
In Mumbai, a bride feeds the groom at a Jain wedding, which requires a series of rituals thanking deities. Some tenets of Jainism are similar to those of Hinduism, but the religion hasn't spread far beyond India.
Henna Hands
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The hands of a woman in Jaipur are covered with mehndi patterns painted with henna. Trendy in recent years, the lacework decorations are part of a 5,000-year-old tradition of creating designs to ward off evil or declare one's happiness.
Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke
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A woman in Deshnoke, Rajasthan, stands outside the Karni Mata Temple, a monument to the rat goddess. More than 20,000 rats live in the temple, including a handful of white ones, which are thought to be direct descendents of Karni Mata and therefore considered especially sacred.
Baha'i House of Worship, New Delhi
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The Baha'i House of Worship in New Delhi is better known as the Lotus Temple, thanks to its lotus-shaped concrete petals. The complex covers 26 acres (nearly 11 hectares).
Taj Mahal at Sunrise
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The Taj Mahal, one of the most enduring symbols of India, is popular with tourists, drawing more than two million each year. Cricket is the most popular sport in India.
Wrestling Match, Himachal Pradesh
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Two men wrestle during a festival in Himachal Pradesh, which means "region of snowy mountains." This resort area in the foothills of the Himalaya is an Indian favorite.
Sikh Holy Book
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Sikhs reach to touch a chest containing a copy of their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, as it's carried into Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, a temple in Nanded, during the 300th-anniversary celebration of the book's consecration. Sikhs also mark the anniversaries of the passing of their religion's gurus.
Ganesh Festival, Mumbai
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During the ten-day Ganesh festival in Mumbai, devotees carry a statue of the elephant-headed Hindu god into the sea. Across India, worshippers carry hundreds of the statues into rivers and lakes as well as the sea.
Temples in Agra
Photograph by Martin Bauer, My Shot
Tourists flock to Agra to see the world-famous Taj Mahal, only to realize that the area is home to many other astonishing buildings, among them the 16th-century Red Fort, which once surrounded a Mogul imperial city.
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- C-Raf is Associated with Disease Progression and Inhibition of Apoptosis in a Subset of Melanomas Jilaveanu LB, Zito C, Aziz SA, Schmitz JC, Sznol M, Camp RL, Rimm DL, and Kluger HM 2009 Sep 15;15(18):5704-13, Clinical Cancer Research
- Phospho-inositol-3 kinase (PI3K) as a therapeutic target in melanoma Aziz SA, Davies M, Pick E, Zito C, Camp RL, Rimm DL, Kluger Y and Kluger HM 2009 May 1;15(9):3029-36, Clinical Cancer Research
- Expression of sorafenib targets in melanoma patients treated with carboplatin, paclitaxel and sorafenib Jilaveanu L, Zito C, Lee SJ, Nathanson KL, Camp RL, Rimm DL, Flaherty KT, and Kluger HM Clinical Cancer Research, 2009 Feb 1;15(3):1076-85
- Classification of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) based on expression of VEGF and VEGF receptors in both tumor cells and endothelial cells Kluger HM, Siddiqui S, Angelleti C, Kelly WK, Molinaro A and Camp RL, Laboratory Investigation, 2008 Sep;88(9):962-72
- High HSP90 expression is associated with decreased survival in breast cancer Pick E., Kluger Y., Giltnane J.M., Moeder C., Camp R.L., Rimm D.L., and Kluger H.M., Cancer Research, 2007 Apr 1;67(7):2932-7
Using a xenograft model of human breast cancer metastasis to find genes associated with clinically aggressive disease.
Kluger H.M., Chelouche-Lev D., Kluger Y., McCarthy M.M., Kiriakova G., Camp R.L., Rimm D.L., Price J.E. Cancer Res. 2005 Jul 1;65(13):5578-87.
Automated quantitative analysis of tissue microarrays reveals an association between high Bcl-2 expression and improved outcome in melanoma.
DiVito K.A., Berger A.J., Camp R.L., Dolled-Filhart M., Rimm D.L. and Kluger H.M. Cancer Res. 2004 Dec 1;64(23):8773-7.


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CSULB will be accepting applications for Spring 2017
You are considered a post-baccalaureate applicant if you hold a Bachelor's degree and wish to continue your education for personal enrichment or to meet professional needs by pursuing a certificate, credential or second Bachelor's degree. Applicants seeking a Master's or Doctoral degree should refer to the Graduate Programs page.
CSULB accepts applications for a second baccalaureate degree only from highly qualified applicants to the following majors: Nursing, Engineering, Natural Sciences (excluding Biology options), Math, and Foreign Languages. To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the major specific criteria required of transfer applicants in addition to the minimum post-baccalaureate admission requirements listed below. Eligible applicants will be offered admission on a space available basis after considering all eligible transfer students.
Due to the special admission requirements for Second Baccalaureate students, students are not allowed to change their degree objective nor are they eligible to declare additional bachelor-level majors or minors.
To review the list of available certificate programs at CSULB please visit the University catalog. Some certificates must be pursued concurrently while pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Select programs can be pursued independently as a post-baccalaureate student.
Certificate programs usually require completion of 24 to 27 units of coursework and emphasize the practical application of knowledge. Courses taken to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor's degree may be applied to a certificate program. However, if you choose to pursue a Master's degree only 15 units of graduate coursework may be applied to a certificate program. For more information about a specific certificate program visit the appropriate department. The award of a certificate is noted on the official transcript and is issued separately from degree diplomas.
CSULB offers the following credential programs for public school teaching, specialists and service, all of which have been designed to meet the current state requirements administered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC):
Single Subject Credential: A Single Subject Credential authorizes a teacher to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized schools. This is commonly done in California high schools and in most California junior high and middle schools. Music, Physical Education, Art, and Foreign Language teachers in elementary schools usually have Single Subject Credentials. The Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP) at CSULB is a state-approved program that prepares teachers in a variety of areas: Art, English, Health Science, Languages Other Than English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education & Adapted Physical Education, Science, and Social Science. The program includes courses in the single subject teaching area, in Secondary Education (EDSE), and in Single Subject Education (EDSS). Admission as a Single Subject Credential student requires an application to both the University and to the Single Subject Credential Program by the appropriate deadlines. For more information about the Single Subject Credential program and its admission requirements, visit the Teacher Preparation Advising Center website.
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Specialist Credential: Those who wish to teach children and youth with disabilities in California must meet the requirements for the Education Specialist Credential. At CSULB, the Education Specialist Credential Program offers two authorizations: Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe. Students can also complete a dual program and earn the credential in both Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe. Teachers with these credentials are authorized to teach students aged 5 to 22 in a variety of settings, such as a special day class, resource room, or as an inclusion support teacher in a general education setting. Admission as an Education Specialist Credential student requires an application both to the University and to the Education Specialist Credential program by the appropriate deadlines. For more information about admission to the Education Specialist Program, visit the Teacher Preparation Advising Center website. For more information about the Education Specialist Credential Program, visit the College of Education's Education Specialist website.
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Students who wish to earn a certificate, credential, or a second bachelor's degree must submit a Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate Admissions Application along with the $55 nonrefundable application fee. To apply, visit Cal State Apply. CSULB graduates or candidates must reapply to the University under the same conditions and deadlines as all other students. We will send you a notification by email to acknowledge receipt of your application. During peak periods of application processing, it may take one to two weeks for acknowledgement notices to be sent.
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Applicants must submit one set of official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official transcripts must be sent in a sealed envelope to: Enrollment Services/Admissions, CSU Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-0106. Only one set of official transcripts is required and they must be sent directly to Enrollment Services.
CSULB applicants are required to maintain a current email address on file with the university and to check their email regularly, as the university uses email as the official means of communication. You may update your email address or check the status of your admissions application by visiting the application status web page at: www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus.
Upon receipt of all necessary documents, the University Admissions Office will review your eligibility based on the minimum University requirements listed above.
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Be aware: Provisional offers of admission made to applicants with a degree in progress, will be subject to verification of degree conferral based on official transcripts. Admission offers may be withdrawn if degree verification is not provided by the requested deadline.
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The hotel was clean and comfortable. The gym was one of the nicest of any hotel I'd been to. The building lends itself to poor cell signals and the wi-fi is not free. Which is absurd. What year is it?
The ambiance of the front lobby. Lots of stone and arches, Starbucks and a fancy restaurant if that is your thing. Brought us champagne for anniversary which was nice. Bed was crazy comfortable and I even liked the pillows. No microwave in unit. Had a fridge but nothing to heat up food. And to get one required them to bring it to your room for $10. The restaurants and speak easy were expensive. Maybe that is me though. I guess I expected more based on the reviews.
Walking distance to everything. King suite made me feel at home. Old absolute beautiful. Starbucks on site. Staff friendly. Parking 36 bucks. But your in the city
The location is great and having both the Tap Room, Terrace Room, and room service was nice. Most of the staff were very nice and helpful. The lobby is beautiful too. Some of the rooms were quite substandard and badly in need of renovation with absurdly tiny bathrooms. More like a 1-2 star level of hotel than supposedly 4. The hotel windows didn't seem to be the usual double paned, and let quite a bit of city noise in, especially as there was construction from 8am-7pm during the week. The floor were also noisy....it seemed like most guests felt a need to slam their hotel doors constantly. Also, the lack of a minibar in the room was quite odd for this level of hotel.
Very nice hotel. They overbooked and had to send me to another hotel which wasn't nearly as nice. They did try to make it up to me but it was a huge nuisance to have to pack up and relocate after the first night at the Drury.
When we checked in, we were told since we booked with an "outside" agency, we wouldn't get "credit" towards our Omni select membership, but we would still get free wifi and free coffee in the morning. However, I was delivered a bill with a charge for wifi. When I checked out, the woman at the desk was a bit brusque about it. She said we did not qualify for free wifi or coffee since we booked through an outside agency, but after I explained that's not what I was told on check-in, she then said she would give me a one time courtesy. I did not like how she handled this, and that's why I gave a three star for staff.
The hotel is so beautiful. It is in a perfect location. It is within walking distance to everything. The bed is so comfortable. I could not have asked for a better place to stay. The staff was not always very friendly...very helpful but not friendly (with the exception of our bell hop). There is no parking. My bath tub had a loud dripping faucet (room 931).
beautiful lobby, tastefully decorated room, excellent location. Faulty outlet that gave my husband a nasty shock and was out of order. Coffee pot was missing the basket to brew coffee and one in adjoining room didn't work either. $10 for a bottle of water?! Nothing is complementary anymore, is it?
The faucet and outlet fell off during our stay.
We loved the stay for Mother's Day there food was excellent 5 star the room was little pricey and valet is 34 dollars over night but was one hell of a time, they have a speak easy in down stairs we didn't get in due to closed on Sunday's but love to go next time, the room was a king suite it was nice the bathroom too was nice we had great stay Id say my wife's favorite thing was the food she was in love with there breakfast and the waiter we had was great, the front desk got us reservations at capital grille around the block which was great, only thing we did want was to visit a spa the hotel didn't have one or a pool but we still had fun thanks see you again !!!
Beautiful hotel with a friendly accomidating staff. I would highly recommend. Nothing
Fast easy checkin and out procedures. Left a necklace in the suite after we had left the area, phoned hotel and it was shipped and received the next day. Excellent customer service, enjoyable stay. On morning of stay, after 2 days of extremely early mornings, housekeeping came by being very loud at 8:15am even though we had "do not disturb" signs on our door.
The room and the front desk staff were great. Everything was clean and comfortable. I went to a concert that night and when I came out I took subway and got off at the wrong stop. I was not sure how to get back to the hotel and could not get a cab (?) Anyway I called the front desk and one of the people on staff that night asked me where I was and actually walked me home via the phone....giving me turn by turn directions. Rude Valet staff- I forgot my computer in my car and had to call down to ask if they parked my car yet. There was 1 woman working that night and when they guy asked if she had already parked my car because I left my laptop in it, I heard her say loudly in the background, "You have got to be kidding me!" I would understand her "feeling" that way but to say it out loud is poor customer service.
Very nice room, good value. I could hear everything from the halfway in my room, especially when people opened or closed their doors.
The staff was courteous and the ballrooms were well managed. The rooms were dusty, run down, soft, old beds, mold ridden, headboard of bed was broken and tattered, and the hotel overall was out-dated.
The hotel is across the street from the park so beautiful view. Room was very small, staff could have been a bit more friendly.
The view and room accomodation Should have mini fridge included w/ room
Scenery from the water front side room Parking not very convenient or quite expensive
Place looks like it is stuck in the 1960's After you leave the lobby, place is old, and in need of a paint job
While we were checking in the head of housekeeping noticed we had a young baby and had a pack and play sent to our room within moments. It was so incredibly helpful! A service charge and a tip were already included in the morning breakfast service. I didn't notice and tipped on top of that. It's not a big deal but I tipped much more than I would have had it not been 6 in the morning and I'd already had the coffee I ordered.
Front desk staff was nice. The bed was terrible sunk down in the middle. Bathroom wasn't that clean, couch had stains of something on the pillows and cushions. Paid for river view got city. And the parking is for BS valet was full had to pay 15.00 for the night. Would never stay there again even if it was free.
Across street from the Point and just a couple blocks from great restaurants. Seemed a little worn with cleanliness and maintenance. Not bad but not great. Overall good value though.
Location is perfect. Right in downtown within walking distance of EVERYTHING. Great place to explore Service: Average Room: Average (missing a chair at the desk, was small, I had requested a king bed and it came with 2 fulls, stains on the walls, and had a questionable smell) Location: Good
Poor service. Construction projects have made mayhem. Front desk off in a corner. Staff frustrated and unhelpful. Guests were being sent to the Fairmont because they couldn't service their clients. Won't come back. Construction
I liked a lot the bed and the shower. I did not like the location, it is not convenient for public transportation. I did not have a remote control for the TV set for a day (the staff could not find one). I asked for a bathrobe that was never delivered. The breakfast at the hotel is not good, and the buffet is simply terrible.
The room was decent. The room wasn't ready so they took down my number at 2:45pm and told me they would call when it was ready. I went out around town and came back at 9pm to ask if my room was ready because I still did not receive a call. Terrible follow up and organization! Also - while my room was getting ready, the women at the front desk told me I could use the shower in the fitness area to get ready. I went into the women's locker room and there was a male cleaning it, therefore I couldn't even use it. The locker rooms were awful aesthetically and need to be revamped ASAP. The only service that was great was the bell hop/concierge where we left our bags. The gentlemen there was very helpful, friendly, and inviting.
We didn't spend much time at the hotel except in the evening to comment on anything we liked about hotel. Staff was courteous. The hotel was very noisy from midnight until 4 a.m. Had to call front desk at 1:30 a.m. to complain.
View of Mellon Arena because my son loves the Pittsburgh Penguins. At the starting line for Pittsburgh Marathon. They did not have parking available at the hotel (full). Expensive rooms. Also, was hoping for a late check out to shower after running marathon....hotel would not accomodate.
Friendly staff, speed of check-in and check-out, location noise level, slow elevators, pricey
Location is near all the bars and restaurant. Very close walk to Point Park . Not very friendly staff. They told me that they was a shuttle thats take the guest around 1 mile radius which made me wait for about 45 mins until i had to arrange my own transportation. Gave a twin bed for a single person
Stunning design, great staff and well-located. We were blown away.
We loved the decor and ridiculously friendly and helpful staff. Room service food from The Commoner was also excellent. Short water did not get hot and at one point was down right cold. Valet took quite a while to retrieve car. In-room phones were not properly dialing to where they were supposed to.
Everything was great besides the pillows. They were very firm.
The hotel was beautiful and luxurious. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Parking is very expensive @ $35/per night, plus it's valet which means tipping on top of that. I paid $80 for 2 nights.
Dog friendly! Staff was very pleasant! Expensive if you don't get a good deal.
Very pet friendly. Beautiful Spa bathroom. Exceptional staff. Craziness in hallway til 5:30 AM. I Didn't complain, but children yelling & doors slamming. Kept myself & dog up. No big deal, we will survive.
The location was great, the bed was very comfortable and the staff was friendly. The room was a little small for the price
The room had a fantastic view of the river (although it cost extra) and great decor. after settling into the room for a little while; obvious dirty spots started to appear. Coffe spilt on the desk, yellow stains on the comforter, and hair in the bed.
Location and comfort Parking is over priced and lack of pool/free breakfast for top dollars stay
Great location, quiet (even on a game night), spacious rooms & beds, clean rooms & common areas, free shuttle around town (even from location to location). I've stayed at 5 different hotels in downtown PGH; this may be my favorite. My only complaint is that I had my mother in law with me who is quick to complain about anything (but she had no complaints about this hotel). My only suggestion is that if you want to sleep past 9 am, put your do not disturb sign out the night before so housekeeping isn't knocking on your door. I appreciated the knock, however, to help get my daughter out of bed.
Price point was cheaper than other options within walking distance to the David Lawrence convention center. The room was spacious and appeared to have been recently updated. The room overlooked the front awning where visitors can drop off luggage. The awning is sloped and water aggregates in pools at the back end of the awning right in front of my room's window. It looked pretty disgusting and they probably need to clean it or should have putt a better drainage system/slope to the awning. The bed sheets had a subtle stench to them. The sink must have been clogged because it would quickly fill to the brim if left running. The shower was also a little grimy and the drain cover came off when I bumped into it with my foot. For the decrease in price compared to the other hotels near the convention center I think I could have done better.
Loved the location - right next door to Consol Energy Center and we were staying the night after a Pens game. There were red spots on the carpet and walls that could have been cleaned better. the light fixture cover on the light switch in the bathroom was broken - had a big piece of plastic missing.
The hotel was very clean and the room was very stylish and modern. Elevators were fast and convenient. Location to Consol center was ideal for Penguins game. Paying for parking, no breakfast included, and the walla were a bit thin. The housekeeping crew was very loud in the morning cleaning rooms next to ours.
Shuttle service Restaurant hours
Definitely a top-notch hotel. Everything you would expect when staying somewhere at this price point. I second the other comment about the nickel and diming. Valet and Wifi should be included in the cost of your stay. Also, I was very unimpressed by the food at the hotel bar, Andy's. I wouldn't have minded the fact it was so overpriced as can be expected at a hotel, but the Angus sliders had no taste. We should have made a quick walk over to Primanti Brothers which is only about 5 minutes away on the square.
Everything. The staff, location, food, views, rooms, spa, etc. Top hotel 2 things only. 15usd for wifi per day? Too expensive! It should have free wifi. And the parking, 32dls for the day, also very expensive. In others top hotels they dont charge you for that, its complementary, just like wifi. But here, is a rip off
The service and amenaties were Excellent and every emmployee was attentive and efficient.
Room was spacious and well adorned, view of the stadium and river was beautiful, and the building itself has a sleek elegance that can't be overstated. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the food at Habitat and Andy's, while expensive, was delicious. We stayed for the first time on Valentine's day and plan on doing the same next year. The price is excessive, nearly $400 for one night. While you certainly get what you pay for, I would recommend staying elsewhere unless you can justify this kind of expenditure as it really is a one a year kind of splurge for us. You also have to pay for wi-fi ($15 a day) which is just silly considering the cost to stay.
Great location, nice sized rooms. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Really nice spa and gym. The bed was comfortable, and the room had all the amenities I would expect to find in fine lodging. Only real complaint was finding a bucket of fried chicken (several days old) in the mini fridge of the room we stayed in....
The location was great. The beds were very comfortable. I tried calling several times for early check-in but could not get anyone one the telephone. The bathroom was small with very poor ventilation.
Location. Room temp. control. Bed.
The staff was very nice. I was fairly satisfied with everything
The room was clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. My husband and I were both impressed with the size of the gym and the machines it offered. Overall we would stay there again if we didn't have the kids. We were traveling with two young kids (9 mo. And 4 mo.) and asked the front desk a ton of questions about getting around on their free shuttle, unfortunately they didn't seem to have all of the information because we weren't able to use it like we were told. I also asked for a crib at our reservation and at check in, which was never delivered, we brought our pack n play as a back up so I didn't ask again. The walls are super thin, the couple next to us were fighting and I could tell you all about their romantic troubles.
Very clean and luxurious. Great location, the free metro station is only 50 feet away and runs to North Shore (Heinz Field and PNC Park) Price was inflated to almost double normal rate due to Chesney concert; to be fair all the hotels in Pittsburgh inflated their rates
Location and quality of facikity
Our room was great, though the bathroom was a bit tight Front desk staff very courteous / helped me get the internet set up n my iPad , patient when I left my key in my room twice.
Beds were super comfortable & had great views of the city The hotel restaurant was horrible. The pasta dinner special they had for the Pittsburgh marathon was tasteless, soupy & took forever. We waited over 35 minutes to get pasta w/marinara sauce & a greek salad - really? But apparently that was just our table because a family of four that sat next to us was served shortly after ordering (& they also got pasta).
The beds were comfortable, a lot of closets, fit 4 people comfortably and in a good location (across the T and walking distance to sights). The rooms were dirty; walls were dirty, carpet dingy and shower didn't drain quickly so standing in filmy water while showering. The dining area was not equipped to handle a large crowd-waitress said to give her one min to help us and never returned after 40 min so we went to 711 for breakfast snacks. Waited 30min at the bar to order a drink-bartender NEVER acknowledged us and we were sitting at the bar with MAYBE 8 people -she was just rude! She helped a couple sitting next to us and never looked our way. We left to another bar/resraurant but it was just too bad that we couldn't get service in the hotel where we were staying and inconvenient. We will look for other Suite options next year.
The cookies were awesome and the view from the room was great. A real safe location within walking distance of plenty of nice places. The elevator was slow and getting the car took a bit longer than expected. Paying 20 bucks a day for parking was unexpected.
The staff was helpful, the room service was good and the location was convenient The windows didn't block out the traffic noise, the internet service kept disconnecting, the cable tv connection was faulty the bathroom sink drain plug wouldn't stay closed. I think for the price of the room the inside of the room could he been a little more comfortable overall.
Rooms were clean. Staff was nice and responsive. Parking was convenient. After we were awoken by partiers in the wee hours of the morning, the front desk saw that we were promptly moved. Not much ambient/white noise (e.g., fans) for sleepers who need it. Partiers in the room next to us woke us up at 1am.
The room was amazing! Best price, location, and comfort. Has free parking for hotel guests which is amazing since most parking in Pittsburgh is valet or pay to park. Since you have free parking you can walk anywhere in downtown- amazing! Great staff! I had to check in earlier to get ready for my cousin's wedding and they were very accommodating. I haven't stayed in this nice of a hotel and great price, during Labor Day weekend mind you, in a very long time. Also they have a small market in the hotel and complimentary coffee all day! Good coffee with options. The only thing I didn't like was the breakfast but it was included and had basic breakfast options.
The hotel staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful..the best I have ever seen. In particular the woman at the front desk on the night of our arrival around midnight, was a true professional who went out of her way to make me and my family feel welcome, comfortable and "at home". I would stay at this hotel again, based on the exceptional staff. Also, the workout room has nice equipment and the pool was clean.
Came to the Hampton Inn to see a DJ at STATIC nightclub which was only a few minutes walk from the hotel. Wonderful stay, our two queen and sofa suite was HUGE! The pool & HOT tub were very pleasant. Soo glad we booked a room here, had a fantastic night in Pittsburg! Nada!
Easy access to everything, free parking
Hotel always appeared clean to me. Room was nice and spacious and location was conveniently located to city and sports arenas. Yes. In the parking lot directly behind the hotel there is no designated walk-way from the back row to the hotel. As a result, guests have to walk around the entire row of vehicles to enter the hotel. This can be very inconvenient for families with small kids, strollers, wheel chairs and anyone having to get out of the rain.
Free, secure, convenient parking. Very nice, spacious room. Nicely furnished and very comfortable. Breakfast bar was very nice. The television reception was not very good for having a flatscreen TV.
It was close to the stadiums and food venues. The breakfast was excellent. The price was a little salty, but not bad for a city.
I did not stay at this hotel due to overbooking. booked reservation through Kyak on Saturday 8/8/15; received e-mail later in the afternoon indicating hotel was full; I was informed Kyak booked a room at another hotel which was about 39 miles from current location which was unacceptable. I was able to book at Hampton Inn on McKnight Rd directly myself. I am disappointed in reservation desk at Hampton Inn-Downtown and Kyak for not recommending McKnight Rd location
Excellent staff! Nice pool. No problems about the hotel.
Great location for Downtown, easy to walk everywhere. Room superb, staff great, breakfast lovely. Could not fault it.
Clean, well-kept, and comfortable. The staff were attentive, friendly, and helpful as well. Breakfast was great and the location was an easy and short walk to the convention center and a number of restaurants. Will definitely book here again for future trips.
Room. contenental breakfast, free access to the internet through the business center, and not to far from the convention center. no shuttle service, my ankles, legs, and back were sore from all the walking I had to do.
Room was very clean. Great location.
Great location. Housekeeping left our door open for an entire day. Till 10 p.m. Anyone could have walked in and stolen computers. Anything at all. Wide open. Luke warm apology from the manager. He didn't seem very interested. Our 14-year-old was scared to stay after that. I paid for this???? No more Marriott for us.
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Staff was awesome. From the valet to the front desk to the bartenders, they were courteous and helpful. Literally nothing.
Staff, rooftop patio No
Art Deco historic building
Amazingly helpful staff
Great location and amenities. Room was very clean but common hallways and elevators not swept or cleaned on a regular basis. Too bad since it is a beautiful hotel.
The staff! Nothing I felt comfortable
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Very clean.
Staff--very friendly, helpful.
Room and public areas were beautiful Weak service staff; most of the electric blinds in room didn't work so couldn't open to enjoy view; housekeeping didn't clean room during our two day stay; ran out of toilet tissue (no extra in room) and called to request some be sent up – returned later to find a couple rolls left on the desk (empty bathroom roll not changed); A/C controls not calibrated, hard to control temp; water pressure in shower pathetically weak. Front doors to hotel not set up to open to allow you to wheel in luggage easily. Front desk on 25th floor with no noticeable sign or attendant in ground floor lobby to explain where to go. Hotel has great potential, but doesn't have its game together yet.


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Household items can present risks to pets
LOS ANGELES: A toy poodle that was rushed to the vet after swallowing a tube sock. A Great Dane that had to be operated on three times for eating his owner's shoulder pads.
These are just a couple of examples of the emergency cases Dr. Karen Halligan has seen involving household items that seem harmless until an animal decides to munch on them.To read more or comment...
Photo: Mutt Madness winner Hollyann
The three winners of Ohio.com's Mutt Madness contest have been picked. Here is little Hollyann. So cute!
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Half time at a basketball game is typically an unforgettable experience. They often feature half-court shots, silly games and maybe if you're lucky a person on a unicycle tossing plates on their head.
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Video: Sloth gets affectionate with cat
Generally, a sloth, with it's giants claws, looks like Edward Scissorhands. But they look totally adorable embracing a cat. Observe:
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Photo: Mutt Madness winner Watson
The three winners of Ohio.com's Mutt Madness contest have been selected. Check out Watson, one of the champs. So sly.
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Spring means yard work for hummingbird watchers
LOS ANGELES: The world's smallest bird can take up a big chunk of a person's spring to-do list: Trim the trees, weed the garden, make the nectar and hang the feeders.
With the beginning of spring, hummingbirds are making their way north after migrations that took many of them more than 500 miles across the Gulf of Mexico. They will return to the same yards where they have stayed in the past.To read more or comment...
Video: 'Teenage Average Normal Turtles'
Maybe you have to be a child of the 1990s to really dig this, but meet the Teenage Average Normal Turtles.
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Experts: Don't attempt to save swept-away pets
LOS ANGELES: Watching as a beloved dog is swept out to sea is heart-wrenching. Doing nothing seems unthinkable.
But experts say that is exactly what a dog owner should do: nothing.
"The human-animal bond is no joke. Most pet owners are very attached to their pets," said Dr. Lynn Miller, a veterinarian who runs the animal clinic at Travis Air Force Base, north of San Francisco. "But you're not going to save your dog by risking your own life. It does your dog no favors in the end if he comes back and you're dead. Then what is he going to do?"
Five people have died in attempted dog rescues in Northern California since November, said Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Pamela Boehland, based in Alameda, Calif. A couple of months ago, Boehland teamed up with the National Park Service and the East Bay SPCA on a campaign to keep people on dry land if their dogs get caught up in the surf.
The average dog is a better swimmer than the average human. Dogs such as Labrador retrievers, German shepherds and pit bull terriers are built like boats, the vet said. Their heads are above water, they have a low center of gravity, they have four legs for propulsion, their lungs have a higher capacity than a human's, their fur keeps them warm in cold water — and many have waterproof undercoats — and some dog breeds have webbed feet.To read more or comment...
Man buys poodles only to find out they're ferrets on steroids
Thanks to professional baseball, we understand the impact of steroid on athletes.
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Ant farms nurture curiosity, interest in children
LOS ANGELES: What does it take to elevate the common ant from picnic pest to household pet?
To thousands of children and many adults, the answer is a bit of soil and a see-through enclosure that, in these modern times, can be made from an extra CD case or bought tricked out with special projection lights.
Ant farms, the narrow glass or plastic containers filled with soil that mimic ant colonies, have been popular among generations of children, and marketers say they remain in-demand even in the age of computers and video games.
Uncle Milton Industries, a Los Angeles-based company that has been in business for six decades, has sold more than 20 million ant farms. Company founder Milton Levine and his brother-in-law invented the ant farm nearly 60 years ago, and the company continues to update its main product, such as with a version that includes a light that projects the ants' shadows on the ceiling.
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WATCH: Simon Cowell marries ... himself!
(Yahoo!) - Eternal bachelor Simon Cowell has finally taken the plunge and made an honest woman out of the love of his life: himself.
A hilarious new viral video, shot for the Comic Relief charity's Red Nose Day campaign, depicts the star-studded nuptials of Britain's most lovable egomaniac. Good thing that Cowell is so fond of himself--as it takes a pretty self-assured guy to strut in an ivory wedding gown and a lacy veil on his head.
Wedding guests include Sharon Osbourne, Robbie Williams, "Britain's Got Talent" winners Paul Potts and Ashleigh & Pudsey, "X Factor U.K." judge Louis Walsh, "BGT" runners-up Jonathan & Charlotte, Simon's pop-star ex Sinitta, "BGT" judges David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden, "X Factor U.K." host Dermot O'Leary, and "X Factor U.K." alums JLS, Olly Murs, Rylan Clark, and Stacey Solomon.
Sharon, Robbie, Olly, Louis, Dermot, David, and dozens of other guests all attempt to stop the wedding, as they confess their true love for Simon. But the ceremony goes on as planned, because let's face it: A romance like the one Simon shares with his "bride" is unstoppable.


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Art Galleries and Museums of Hawaii Island
The spectacular environment of Hawaii Island inspires its many artists. Whether it's through paintings, sculptures, glassware, jewelry or hand-carved koa wood bowls, you'll see the distinct styles that make the art found on Hawaii Island truly unique. Browse the art galleries of Holualoa, the Kona coffee town that's become art central for Hawaii Island. You can also find art galleries in charming neighborhoods like Hawi in North Kohala, Downtown Hilo and in special spots like the Volcano Art Center near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Hawaii Island is also home to many immersive museums that feature art as well as artifacts. The Lyman Mission House and Museum in Hilo features exhibits and collections from the 1800's. The East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo is an artistic gathering place featuring the island's best artists, performers and entertainers. Visit the NOAA's Mokupapapa Discovery Center for Hawaii's remote coral reefs and learn about one of the last wild places on Earth, the remote coral reefs of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. For those interested in the science of volcanology, visit the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Kids will also love the immersive planetarium and interactive exhibits in the modern Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii. And you can learn about important facets of Hawaii Island's history at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo and the living museums of Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park and Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site. Whether in an art gallery or at restored historic site, take some time to learn more about the arts and culture of Hawaii Island.
The Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua Village has an extensive collection of Hawaiian cultural artifacts and artwork including paintings by Herb Kane, a renowned illustrator of Polynesian and Hawaiian life.


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Log in as your user, "sudo -s", enter your users password, you will get root access, then do "passwd" to change root password.
Hello folks. This is my first post on here. I've actually been reading on here for a long time and I've used bt2, bt3, and now onto bt4. I am a noob when it comes to linux eventhough I have been playing with it for a while now.
So the issue I have is I installed bt4 pre final to my hd and I entered in my desired username and pw, and every time I open up a console window I have to "sudo -i" to get root privileges so I can run the aircrack suite and most other things. I am unable to login to bt4 with the usual "root" username and "toor" pw that was available in bt2 and bt3, I can only login with the username and pw I created.
How can I go about to make it that my username always has root privileges or just login as root? This should be easy enough for anyone who knows what they're doing but I dont.
Thank you very much.
Log in as your user, "sudo -s", enter your users password, you will get root access, then do "passwd" to change root password.
Ok, I figured out that after logging in, I can use the sudo -i command and then do startx and I will have root privileges during that session. Not exactly the solution I was looking for but it works for now until someone else has a better solution.
bt4 is based on ubuntu. And as all the ubuntu installation the root password is set to the that you use for your username.
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Failure to do so will probably get your threads deleted or worse.
The user password is used to gain root privilege through sudo, because this is how sudo works - it prompts for the users password and lets them perform actions as another user as specified in the sudoers file.
@OP, I suggest you get used to running as a regular user, this is closer to the way a normal installed Linux system should be run. Amongst other things it will help prevent accidental damage to your system if you run the wrong command. This type of thing is not such a big deal on a live system (you can just reboot to fix it), however it can be a big deal on an installed system.
If you want to logon as root though, its possible to reenable the root account by setting a password on it (hint "passwd" command), and to enable root logon to the GUI environment if its not already enabled.
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One thing that I tried that worked was after I logged in I then did the sudo -i, and then startx. That worked fine for me.
I do have some knowledge with backtrack. I've been very successful cracking wep. Although wep is so 2006, too many people in my area still have it. Actually most networks around me are wep 64 bit. Kinda dumb of them.
Thank you for your responses.
The reason you can't log in as root is that there's no password on the root account.
You need to give the root account a password, so open up a terminal and do:
It will prompt you to enter a new password for root.Code:sudo passwd
After that's done, you can log in as root.
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Discussion in 'NFL Zone' started by links18, Nov 29, 2012.
So, are we rooting for the Falcons?
Man, these NFL Network announcers are gawd awful........
This is going to be a great game.
Im a big Falcon fan tonight!
Anybody but Atlanta for me. For whatever reason, I can't stand them.
So this is what run blocking looks like
No, thats what a horrid Run D looks like.
A horrid run defense that we will average less than 3 yards a carry against in a few weeks
Well, we'll get our chance against the "horrid" run defense in a couple of weeks.
I am!
Brees with the endzone INT.
Another Brees pick! He is human!
Got a feeling that would've been 6 instead of an INT on our safeties.
thats four interceptions in the last nine quarters for brees.
This one was pretty much like a punt.
Missed the wide open receiver.
So he does miss open receivers.....
Still trying to indirectly compare him to Romo which is stupid when he has many more playoff wins and a SB ring
Sure to show how stupid people are when they bash him for the same exact things. And no I don't think Romo is better than him either.
brees has lost his last two playoff games. just saying.
Brees looks off so far but he can still heat up at any minute
we better pound the rock on the Saints their run D is beyond terrible
They destroyed Detroit in the wild card round this year.


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"People have been looking for Jesus for a long time, but never quite like this." – N.T. Wright, "Five Gospels but No Gospel" I've heard many descriptions of the historical Jesus over the years. Garrett Glass' Jesus seems as unfamiliar to me as any. Billed as a work of historical fiction, the self-published Jehoshua: Signs and [Read More…]
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The War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells's 1898 classic -- the first and still the definitive alien invasion story -- has been described by editor extraordinaire James Gunn as "not simply a novel but the beginning of a genre."
What is at first believed to be falling stars or harmless meteorites turns out to be cylindrical Martian ships filled with nightmarish, tentacled invaders and their robotic war machines. When curious Englanders come to inspect the massive containers imbedded in the still-smoking countryside, metallic appendages emerge from the pits to kill every living thing in their path with strange heat rays. Then as the surrounding townships slowly devolve into chaos, the Martians begin constructing giant tripod war machines to track down and kill -- or capture -- as many of the human "inferior animals" as possible. The nameless narrator, trapped in a house almost completely crushed by the impact of a starship, watches in horror as the seemingly unstoppable Martians build their mechanical armies, kill hundreds with poisonous gas -- and begin snacking on captured humans!
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This is the one thing that bothers me most that I still cannot comprehend.
Has anyone else really noticed how the fantastic and technologically whimsical vistas in TRON epically changed for the worse in LEGACY?
The landscapes like glittering crystal and all the various colors, brilliantly illuminated sky, angular cloud-like shapes became nothing but dark jagged rock and depressive blackness?
One of the biggest things, (at least to me) that made TRON so spectacular was it's otherworldly...world. I could understand that as technology progressed and evolved (in-world and film-wise), that there would be changes. Even the fact that things might have gotten a bit grim in time.
But why no middle ground? There's none at all!
We saw no smooth progression in those flashbacks to Flynn and Tron. In LEGACY, we were shown scenes in the past... and they looked nothing remotely like the world from the original film. LEGACY basically says to us "It was always black and empty outside the city. It was when Flynn arrived and it still is." This was incredibly heartbreaking to me.
All I can assume is that Disney wanted to make things less complicated for anyone that never saw the original film. They must not have wanted to have people sit there and contemplate "Why was it bright back then and dark now?" Instead, they have fans like me sitting there in the theater at a complete loss why a side-point in the plot is about Quorra never having seen anything as pretty as the sun.
Pardon me while I headdesk a moment. " . . . " Not only did they alienate the fans of the original brightly lit landscapes, but they emphasized it with a main character from that very world claiming that such a sight never existed for that world!
(To me, that is essentially like god changing the sky to purple with no warning and then 20 years later all the clergy deny the sky was never anything but purple, because saying it was once blue is heresy.)
Am I the only one irritated that Disney rewrote part of our childhood memories to pacify the people that want action racing but can't be bothered to go watch/rent/livestream the original film that is the only reason why this new one exists? Does anyone else find that Disney was a tad disrespectful on this?
It isn't even just the scenery. Where did Yori go? Are they possibly going to solve this or address it in 3?