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Not all graduate music degree programs require an audition for acceptance. Please see the Graduate Admissions page for a breakdown of which programs require an audition, and for information about how to apply.
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When an audition is required for admission to a Graduate Program, applicants are expected to perform in various period styles within the repertory of their instrument/voice, before March 1st for fall admission. SIGHT READING WILL BE REQUIRED AT ALL AUDITIONS
Click on your instrument (or scroll down) for specific graduate audition requirements:
Horn (French Horn)
Double Bass
Piano/Collaborative Piano
Jazz Composition & Arranging
Participating in an on-campus audition is highly recommended, especially if a student wishes to be considered for a scholarship. If a student is unable to attend a regularly scheduled audition, it is possible to request a Special Audition (see Application/Audition Request Form). If distance prohibits a student from coming to campus for a live audition, a CD or DVD may be submitted by mail in addition to the online Application/Audition Request Form.
All CDs (or DVD's) should be submitted by mail, with a listing of the program performed, in addition to a completed online Music Application/Audition Request Form. Please send the CD or DVD to Director of Admissions, 271 Fine Arts Center, UMass, Amherst MA 01003) Call 413-545-6048 or email email@example.com with any questions.
The Department reserves the right to require a live audition in addition to a recording before granting final admission to any degree program.
Graduate applicants in Jazz Composition and Arranging (click for requirements/more info) are not required to audition, but are encouraged to do so. While the portfolio is the primary focal point of the Composition/Arranging application and subsequent degree, a sample CD or live audition of the applicant's performing abilities is encouraged, as is the participation in large and small jazz ensembles while pursuing the Masters degree. A particular performing strength can sometimes compensate for a smaller writing portfolio as an initial foray into the Masters in Jazz Composition/Arranging.
Graduate jazz applicants may contact Program Director & Professor Jeffrey Holmes, email@example.com, (413) 545-6046, for additional details about the program and audition information.
Professor Cobus du Toit, firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 545-2918
Professor Fredric T. Cohen, email@example.com, (413) 545-4688
A - Repertoire
B - Technique
Major and minor scales, arpeggios and chromatic scales slurred and with standard articulation.
Professor Romie de Guise-Langlois, email@example.com, (413) 545-4776
Three solo selections (concerti, sonatas, solo works) from various composers, styles, historical periods, etc; that demonstrate lyrical, technical, articulation, and style skills at an advanced level.
Three contrasting major orchestral clarinet solos.
Knowledge and proficiency in all major and minor scales and chords, chromatic scales (full range both slurred and with typical articulations)
Professor Stephen Walt, firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 577-2347
A - Repertoire
B - Technique
Major and minor scales, arpeggios and chromatic scales slurred and with standard articulation throughout the practical range of the instrument.
Professor Jonathan Hulting-Cohen, firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 545-2810
For graduate classical saxophone auditions, please prepare the following:
Two contrasting works demonstrating your greatest artistry
To discuss your musical and academic history and possible future goals
Professor Eric Berlin, email@example.com, (413) 577-1582, Trumpet Studio website
Professor Greg Spiridopoulos, firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 545-6059
Tenor Trombone:
Bass Trombone:
Studio Site
Professor Josh Michal, email@example.com, (413) 545-7735
B - Technique
Major, minor, and chromatic scales to demonstrate range and facility.
Professor John Bottomley, email@example.com, (413) 577-2346
All graduate applicants should prepare:
A melodious etude (to demonstrate good sound, solid intonation, and musicianship) and a study (to demonstrate technical facility), selected from such collections as Arban's Conservatory Method; Marcel Bitsch, 20 études pour trompette; Bordogni/Rochut, Melodious Etudes for the Trombone (down an octave); Charlier, 36 études transcendantes pour trompette; and Clarke's Technical Studies for the Cornet;
All scales;
Several of the major band excerpts; and
A solo of your choice, such as Jan Bach, Concert Variations; James Curnow, Symphonic Variants; Joseph Horovitz, Concerto; Simone Mantia, All Those Endearing Young Charms; Ponchielli, Concerto; Walter Ross, Capriccio furioso; and Alec Wilder, Sonata.
All graduate applicants should be able to demonstrate both the CC and F (or Eb) tubas at the advanced level.
Prepare: Two contrasting solos and several of the major orchestral excerpts;
Suggested Solo List:
Sonata (Concerto) by Bruce Broughton (Masters Music Publications)
Sonatine by Jacques Casterede (Alphonse Leduc)
Sonate fur Tuba & Klavier by Zoltan Gardonyi (Edition Walahll)
Sonata by Paul Hindemith (European American-Schott)
Sonata for (F) Tuba and Piano, Op. 34 by Trygve Madsen (Musikk-Huset A/S)
Sonata for Tuba and Piano by Alec Wilder (Mentor Music)
Concertino by Eugene Bozza (Alphonse Leduc)
Three Miniatures by Anthony Plog (Editions BIM)
Tuba Concerto by Martin Ellerby (Maecenas Music, Ltd.)
Concerto for Tuba or Bass Trombone by Eric Ewazen (Southern Music Company)
Concerto for Tuba and Strings by Arild Plau (Ovation)
Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra by John Williams (Hal Leonard Corporation)
Three Furies by James Grant (Grantwood Music Press)
Alarum by Edward Gregson (Intrada Music Publishing)
Encounters II by William Kraft (MCA Music/Editions BIM)
Midnight Realities by Morgan Powell (Brass Music, Ltd)
Salve Venere, Salve Marte by John Stevens (Editions BIM)
Suggested Orchestral Excerpt List:
Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner
The Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner
Benvenuto Cellini by Hector Berlioz
Rehearsal #15 through the third measure of rehearsal #17
Rehearsal #18 through the fifth measure of rehearsal #19
The Damnation of Faust by Hector Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz
Symphony No. 2 by Johannes Brahms
Mvt. IV: Rehearsal "O" to the end
Symphony No. 7 by Anton Bruckner
Mvt. IV: Rehearsal "P" to rehearsal "S"
Symphonic Metamorphoses by Paul Hindemith
Mvt. II: Turandot, Scherzo: complete
Symphony No. 1 by Gustav Mahler
Mvt. III: complete
Symphony No. 2 by Gustav Mahler
Mvt. V: Chorale, From the second measure of rehearsal #10 through rehearsal #11
Symphony No. 5 by Gustav Mahler
Part II. Mvt. 3: Scherzo, from the sixteenth measure of rehearsal #15 through rehearsal #17
Symphony No. 5 by Serge Prokofiev
Mvt. I: complete
Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2 by Serge Prokofiev
Mvt. V: From the fourth measure of rehearsal #49 through rehearsal #51
Fountains of Rome by O. Respighi
Sensamaya by Silvestre Revueltas
Rehearsal #2 to rehearsal #11
Rehearsal #33 to rehearsal #41
Symphony No. 8 by Dimitri Shostakovich
Ein Heldenleben by Richard Strauss
Till Eulenspiegel by Richard Strauss
From rehearsal #13 to two measures before rehearsal #14
From rehearsal #25 to seven measures before rehearsal #26
From three measures before rehearsal #37 to four measures before
Petrouchka by Igor Stravinsky
Peasant with Bear: From rehearsal #189 through rehearsal #191
Masqueraders: From rehearsal #240 through three measure before rehearsal #242
Professor Elizabeth Chang, firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 545-0023
Link to Violin Studio webpage
B - Technique
Professor Kathryn Lockwood, email@example.com, (413) 545-9457
Viola Studio website
Professor Edward Arron, email@example.com, (413) 545-9646
Professor Salvatore Macchia, firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 545-6053
Professor William Hite, firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 545-6049
For Voice applicants: A pre-audition screening CD must be sent to the Department (Music Admissions Director, 271 Fine Arts Center, UMass, Amherst MA 01003) at least 3 weeks prior to your requested audition date for review by the voice faculty. You will then be notified as to whether the faculty would like you to perform a live audition.
Vocal Pre-Audition Recording Requirements: Three songs and/or arias (at least one accompanied), in contrasting languages and styles.
Please prepare five contrasting songs and/or arias in four of the following languages:
French, English, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish
Taken from four of the following periods:
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century, Contemporary
Professor Nadine Shank, email@example.com, (413) 545-0053
PIANO PERFORMANCE (Suggested repertoire; appropriate substitutions are accepted):
COLLABORATIVE PIANO (Suggested repertoire)
Professor Ayano Kataoka, email@example.com, (413) 545-3258
Please prepare music for ALL of the instruments listed below.
Snare Drum:
Any style of music that represents you well as a musician (e.g. multiple percussion solo, chamber music, world music styles such as hand drum, etc.)
Professor Jeffrey W. Holmes, (Trumpet, piano, conductor), firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 545-6046
There is no Graduate Jazz PERFORMANCE degree. While the portfolio is the primary focal point of the Jazz Composition/Arranging application and subsequent Master's degree, a sample CD or live audition of the applicant's performing abilities is encouraged, as is the participation in large and small jazz ensembles while pursuing the Master's degree. A particular performing strength can sometimes compensate for a smaller writing portfolio as an initial foray into the Master's in Jazz Composition/Arranging.
Submit a portfolio of at least 4 selections that are varied in style and/or instrumentation in the Jazz and Contemporary music genres. Please provide scores and/or lead sheets with an accompanying CD, and identify your playing on the CD as well if applicable. It is recognized that writing backgrounds vary.
A playing audition is not required for the writing program. However, if an applicant would like the opportunity, then an audition can be scheduled, preferably on the Department's audition dates, or by arrangement with Professor Holmes. A CD is acceptable as well (see writing criteria above).
Insight into an applicant's playing aptitude can help foresee participation in ensembles and potential TA duties.
Further questions can be addressed to Professor Jeffrey W. Holmes Director, Jazz & African-American Music Studies, email@example.com
Please refer to the Undergraduate Jazz Audition Requirements for your instrument.
Ensemble auditions are always required for placement in Departmental ensembles. Graduate jazz applicants should contact Program Director & Professor Jeffrey W. Holmes, firstname.lastname@example.com, (413) 545-6046, for additional details about the program and audition information.
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Son of William B. Chamberlain and Elizabeth (Betsy) Lloyd, of Washington Co., PA. Samuel never knew his mother, who died in Feb. 1833, when he was just two weeks old. In 1850, when he was 17, Samuel was living in the household of Thaddeus Stanton, a saddler. He must have learned the trade at that time, for he was soon to become a saddler himself in Canonsburg, PA. Samuel first married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Arnold in 1857. With her, he had four children: Martha Jane; Wm. H.; John Wesley; and Calvin R. In 1872, Lizzie died. Several years later, Samuel married Rebecca Ferguson. The family eventually moved to Pittsburgh. In 1900, Samuel, Rebecca, and son Calvin R. were living in Chartiers Twp., Allegheny Co.
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This post is a dispatch from my real-life experience as an impromtu educator with a group of rising high school seniors on a recent Saturday morning. I'll be the first one to admit that teens can be a tough crowd, especially on Saturday mornings! That said, working with these teens was an incredible opportunity for me to learn and grow as a prevention educator while exercising my skills as a healthy sexuality ally. These tips are good to keep in mind whenever youth are your audience. If you've got a tip or question to share, let us know in the comments!
1. Be accurate. There's a lot of misinformation out there and chances are that some of it has reached the youth you are speaking with. It's important to provide youth with medically-accurate information in an accessible voice and to empower them to make their own decisions. As an individual, it's expected that you have some personal values around sex and sexuality; it's a time for you to leave these at the door. It's ok to share an opinion, but be sure to label it as your own perspective and allow room for others to disagree.
- Advocates for Youth: www.advocatesforyouth.org
- Answer: http://answer.rutgers.edu
- I Wanna Know: www.iwannaknow.org
- The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN): www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com
- Scarleteen: Sex Ed for the Real World: www.scarleteen.com
- Stay teen: www.stayteen.org
- Sex, Etc.: www.sexetc.org
Thanks for coming and sharing your expertise! From the students' responses afterwards, it was one of the most interesting workshops they attended!
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Grove City College invites guests to the dedication of STEM Hall, the College's new science, technology, engineering and mathematics building, on Thursday, Sept. 19. The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. on the STEM Hall Courtyard with the dedication of the building. Following the dedication, a reception and open house will take place inside STEM Hall.STEM Hall is a 68,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to be conducive to hands-on research and interdisciplinary study. The new building offers expansive laboratory and study spaces that foster opportunities for collaborative interaction, similar to what students will find in the workplace.The new $39.5 million project will support a dedicated faculty with a passion for teaching and student/faculty research, as well as keep pace with increasingly sophisticated technology and teaching methods necessary for students to excel and lead in their chosen career paths."We are grateful to the many alumni, foundations and friends of the College who have given generously of their treasure to offer Grove City College students a magnificent learning opportunity for years to come. This is all about our faculty, students and the future excellence of our institution," President Dick Jewell '67 said.STEM Hall houses 12 labs, a vivarium for plants and animals used in research, and 18 faculty offices. The building is anchored by four glass-walled laboratories that put "science in sight." The concept is intended to bring the work done by scientists in the laboratory out from behind closed doors and encourage students to explore the STEM disciplines. Another key feature of the building is floor-to-ceiling SageGlass windows that tint automatically as the sun shines on the east-facing commons area. Thirty-five percent of the 2,500 students enrolled at the College are enrolled in the Hopeman School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics. Students majoring in biology, chemistry and computer science will further their education inside STEM Hall. Students in other STEM disciplines may also attend lectures and labs at the hall.Ballinger of Philadelphia served as the building's architect, and Pittsburgh-based PJ Dick was the general contractor for the project. The addition of STEM Hall completes phase one of the project. Phase two will take place in the future as part of the next capital campaign. It will involve demolishing the Rockwell Hall of Science and replacing it with a similar building that will connect to the current STEM Hall. The new building will retain Rockwell's iconic tower. This will allow all science, technology, engineering and mathematic departments to be located in one functional and dramatic venue. The Grove City Matters campaign is the largest campaign in the College's history. Guided by the priorities outlined in the College's Strategic Plan, six campaign objectives, including STEM Hall, were identified as vitally important to the future of Grove City College. As of August 1, $69.1 million of the $90 million campaign goal has been raised. The campaign formally concludes in June 2015. In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place inside at the STEM Hall atrium. Those planning to attend the event, should respond by Friday, Sept. 13, to the Office of Alumni and College Relations at 724-450-4036, or by email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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CMA ELA Blueprint PrefaceStandardized Testing and Reporting Program - California Modified Assessment - English-language Arts Blueprint Preface for grades three through eleven.
The following blueprints are for the grades three through eight English language-arts (ELA) California Modified Assessment (CMA). Additional blueprints are in development for grades nine and ten and will be posted upon adoption by the State Board of Education.
The ELA CMA blueprints consist of 48 or 54 items, depending on the grade level, and contain similar percentages of items per strand to the California Standards Tests (CSTs). The CMA in ELA is taken by students with an individualized education program (IEP) who meet each of the State Board of Education-adopted eligibility criteria.
At grade seven, the ELA CMA will also include a writing component that addresses the writing applications standards selected for testing each year. The writing tasks will be field tested in the fall of 2008. This component is not included in these blueprints.
It is also important to note:
- The "# of Items" column shows the numbers of questions testing each standard as well as the total number of questions for each strand. The "%" column shows the percentage of questions assessing each strand.
- A distinction is made between the descriptive statements that precede each set of standards (e.g., 1.0, 2.0), and the standards that are actually being assessed (e.g., 1.1, 2.1).
- In some grades there are standards that, while important, are not assessable in a multiple-choice format. These standards have been identified with the notation "*". Though these standards are not assessed, they are important to the comprehension of the strand.


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COLDSPRING, Texas - A teenager has been accused of sexually assaulting a girl at a Christmas celebration.
Christopher Craighead, 17, has been charged with sexual assault of a child.
San Jacinto County sheriff's deputies said the 12-year-old girl was attacked during the Christmas on the Square parade in Coldspring on Saturday.
Details of the assault were not released. Investigators would only say that the girl told her parents later that night.
"They were away from the crowd, of course, and charges ended up being filed of sexual assault of a child," said Darryl Lamott with the San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office.
Craighead was arrested and booked into the San Jacinto County Detention Center with bond set at $150,000.
A school district spokesman said Craighead was a student at Coldspring High School until his parents withdrew him two weeks ago.
Authorities said they are not discounting the possibility that there may be more victims and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Investigators said there's nothing to indicate that Craighead and the 12-year-old had any kind of relationship prior to Saturday's alleged incident.
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Veterans Administration (VA) Benefits at Georgetown Law
Veterans Benefits at Georgetown Law Center
Georgetown Law Center thanks our veterans for their service and sacrifices for our country. Throughout our history, we have made law study accessible to scores of men and women who are veterans of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S Navy, U.S Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and National Guard and Reserves.
Post 9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33)
Montgomery GI Bill (chapter 30 and chapter 1606)
Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP, chapter 1067)
Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP, chapter 32)
To learn more about benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs and to access benefits applications, please consult: http://www.gibill.va.gov. Phone number for general and comprehensive information: 1-888-GI-BILL-1.
Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, pays up to $19,198.31 per academic year for a private school, effective August 1, 2011. If you are entitled to 100 percent of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, you will receive $19,198.31 per year at Georgetown Law Center. If you are eligible for these benefits, but at a rate less than 100 percent, multiply that rate by $19,198.31 to find your annual benefit for tuition and fees. For example, if you are entitled to 70 percent of the benefit, you would receive $13,438.82 per year ($19,198.31 x 70%). Information on eligibility, including rate tables and a benefits calculator, is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs at http://www.gibill.va.gov.
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Georgetown Law Center proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to the GI Bill entitlement. Veterans Affairs (VA) will match that amount and issue payment directly to the Law School. At present, Georgetown Law will make a Yellow Ribbon Program Award of an unlimited amount. Thus, with VA's matching contribution, such students can receive a matching amount toward tuition and fees after their Yellow Ribbon Benefits have been applied. Please note that active duty members are not eligible to receive Yellow Ribbon benefits.
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48 Convertible — By Capt. Patrick Sciacca
— February 2003
Catching Air
|Launching a 48-foot convertible out of the water is almost as much fun as landing it.
How do you get a 50,000-pound, Jersey-built, 48-foot convertible clean out of the water? The easy way would be with a TraveLift. But as far as I'm concerned, the real answer is to head her right at the six-foot breakers in Absecon Inlet at 26.5 knots. That was how Cavileer Boatworks president, John DiDonato, Capt. Joe Badagliacco, and I did it while testing the flagship 48 Convertible in October.
We had just finished checking speed runs in the flat-calm Great Egg Harbor Bay, where the 48 had registered a strong cruise speed of 33 mph at 2000 rpm and a WOT speed of 39 mph at 2330 rpm, when DiDonato informed me that we were headed down the New Jersey coast to really stretch the 48's legs. "Sounds like fun," I thought. With her speed, the trip would take the 48 no time at all, and it wouldn't tax her fuel capacity, either, as she has a 600-gallon main tank aft and an amidships 150-gallon auxiliary tank, which is tapped via a transfer pump. At cruise the the twin 800-hp Caterpillars burn 60 gph, and at WOT, 82 gph. We weren't planning on a WOT run, so with the 48's main tank three-fourths full and a full auxiliary, the half-hour or so voyage wouldn't even make the gauges flinch.
As we passed behind Atlantic City, I could see the white water of the inlet starting from the left and stretching across the mouth. It wasn't exactly impassable, but I'd definitely call it interesting. Badagliacco pushed the throttles forward and got the 48 up to her 2000-rpm cruise as we headed into the brisk east wind and the walls of white rolling in with the tide. We easily motored through the majority of the head sea, even though the waves were close together and spaced about every five to six feet. With the tabs fully retracted, the 48 ran straight and true, but... Of course, there's always a "but" in a story like this, and ours was coming.
As the 48 sliced through the breakers, she managed to catch one that was just perfect for riding up like a rocket ship off the launch tower. Up and away we went. I began to get that feeling portrayed in action movies where everything goes quiet and in slow motion as you wait for the impact. As the sound of the singing props brought me back to reality, I realized gravity was about to take back control of the situation. We landed in a way I can only describe as big, but there was no bang. There was white water everywhere--heck, it flew up and over the optional flying-bridge hardtop--but there was no spine-jarring, landing-on-the-chine-like pain. DiDonato credited naval architect Don Blount's hull design for the smooth ride, flight, and landing. Upon returning to Mother Earth, I took the wheel and ran the 48 down the coast with four- to six-foot quartering seas. I was able to maintain a 26-knot cruise the entire trip.
This article originally appeared in the January 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Did you know?
There are 40 registered casinos in South Africa, spread out across the nine provinces.
South African casinos can be found on the fringes of most major centres. These opulent resorts will typically include hotels, restaurants and bars along with huge entertainment complexes. The emphasis is on being a one-stop leisure destination, with access to both indoor and outdoor entertainment.
In South Africa, casinos are designed around a specific theme, offering a vision of life somewhat different from the run of the mill expectation of Africa. Nor are they typical casinos, most offering entertainment that goes beyond the usual slots and gaming tables.
Among the most popular casinos in South Africa is the famed Sun City complex, in the North West province. Sun City is as famous for its golf course, game drives and outdoor activities as it is for gambling.
By contrast, Gold Reef City, Montecasino and Emperor's Palace in Johannesburg, Gauteng, enjoy more urban locations and offer more in the way of nightlife and indoor activities to their patrons.
In Durban, the Sun Coast Casino has its own private beach in addition to the gaming offerings, and The Boardwalk Casino in Port Elizabeth is likewise situated right by the beachfront. Grand West Casino in Cape Town is somewhat removed from the city but offer a unique indoor experience for the casino-goer in South Africa.
Many South African casinos, though geared more toward the leisure traveller, also offer much to entice those travelling on business. Most of these casino complexes typically include at least one high-class hotel as well as conferencing facilities and business suites.
Casinos in South Africa are a rapidly growing tourist drawcard, offering global glitz and glamour alongside more traditional African tourist expectations.


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Buena Vista president: Education is an investment
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Frederick Moore
October 8, 2013
Higher education as an investment - while the potential is recognized among individual students, in a world of rising costs and funding cuts, it is important for the community to understand the concept as well, Buena Vista University President Frederick Moore told the Carroll Rotary Club Monday afternoon.
"It isn't just an expense," he said. "It promotes the public good in the sense that a more-educated citizenry leads to all kinds of benefits, both economic and otherwise."
Over the course of 40 years in the workforce, an individual with a bachelor's degree earns two-thirds more than an employee whose education stopped at a high school diploma, Moore said. The implications of this difference have been recognized, not only by recent high school graduates, but increasingly by adults who return to school, often as nontraditional students at community colleges.
While BVU's Storm Lake campus houses a traditional institution with residence halls and nearly 50 different areas of study, the university also offers online programs and partners with community colleges in 15 additional locations, including Des Moines Area Community College campus in Carroll.
This variety of formats works well for working adults, the primary demographic served by graduate and professional studies programs through partnerships with local colleges, said Moore. The average age of that student is 29, and there is a 75 percent chance that the student is a woman.
While some students who complete their degrees through community college campuses are traditional students, most are people who were unable to complete their degree for familial or financial reasons, or because they lacked interest at the time. Moore said the primary motivations to return to school are similar today as when BVU started the program nearly 40 years ago.
"First is the personal fulfillment from finishing the degree, which I think is very important," he said. "Second is that it certainly increases marketability," he continued, adding that community colleges saw a spike in enrollment following the economic panic that kicked off the recent recession.
Though enrollment numbers have leveled off in recent years, they remain steady.
"There is a growing recognition that jobs of the future certainly are going to require more and more education," said Moore.
BVU's partnership with DMACC in Carroll began in 2009. It has grown to incorporate 16 different bachelor's degree options through six eight-week terms each year, including business, education, psychology, human services and criminal justice, which Moore cites as some of the most popular.
"Carroll is a vibrant business community, and progressive in nature," said Moore, explaining that BVU had been interested in serving the market for several years before taking advantage of an offer from DMACC to get involved. "We're always the guest of the community college, which makes it very user-friendly for students to finish their degrees."
DMACC provost Steve Schulz said that the partnership with BVU was motivated by the community's communication of its desire to have access to a four-year business degree.
"It's another program that enhances what we do at DMACC," said Shulz. "Students seeking two- and four-year degrees now have access without leaving the town or the region, and that was the goal."
According to Shulz, only 25 percent of the Carroll population has completed a bachelor's degree. This program provides an opportunity to finish degrees while working and raising a family - and at only about one-third of the usual cost, he added.
Moore has no problem acknowledging this difference. The programs available through community colleges do not require the expenses of maintaining classroom buildings or residence halls as through a traditional campus. The adult students are also not generally interested in co-curricular activities because they already lead very busy lives that can include children, full-time jobs and aging parents.
"They balance a lot," Moore said of the nontraditional students, stating that many of them are single mothers. "That's one of the reasons it's very rewarding for use to be a part of helping them realize their education dreams. It's very inspiring when they come to campus for commencement."
Moore said that BVU is also increasing its non-degree offerings, such as professional-development programs for teachers.
"It's a natural extension of our mission," said Moore. "We have always been somewhat nontraditional in focus because we served working adults. We know how to do it, and we've done it for a long time."
Though unprepared now to unveil any new initiatives, Moore said, the university is developing a program to coordinate with the vocational certificates and degrees many students receive from the community colleges BVU partners with.
"It's a good thing for the state," Moore said of the steady presence of vocational education. "We're going to need skilled laborers in order to be able to attract and sustain the types of industry we want, as well as people to occupy more white-collar roles. You need both."
So far, 23 individuals have graduated through the BVU program at DMACC, including 15 graduates last spring. BVU's reach also extends outside Iowa through its online program, which employs faculty from 26 states and teaches students in 16 states. The Storm Lake campus includes students from 26 states and 11 countries.
"We've made an earnest effort in the area of international education in recent years primarily because students will work in the workplace of today ... with people whose backgrounds differ from their own and people from all around the world," said Moore. "We thought it very important to make the foray into international education both in terms of recruitment and opportunities for students from Storm Lake to travel and study abroad. It's been key to enriching the quality of the experience for everyone."
These goals are reflected in the efforts of BVU's "See Tomorrow" capital campaign, which will close at the end of the week. The largest campaign in the school's history, it has involved 5,700 donors and alumni. In addition to a new football field, the campaign has established 155 scholarships, 28 travel funds and 22 internship or research funds.
"The thought of traveling internationally for a first-generation family whose income is not as high can be a real daunting prospect, yet we all know the transformative power of those kinds of experiences," said Moore, noting that more than half of BVU's students qualify for state and federal financial aid. "Not all internships are funded, but they're all valuable. We want to remove cost as a barrier for students who want that opportunity."
He closed his speech to Rotary members with a few warnings, citing a concern for education programs in the long term. Faced with "brain drain," Moore reminded attendees that the Iowa Tuition Grant Program accounts for only 1 percent of the state's education funding but contributes to 48 percent of Iowa's undergraduate degrees, affecting many BVU students, nearly 90 percent of whom remain in the region.
He also voiced unease with President Barack Obama's recent proposal to allocate financial aid funding based on school performance rather than individual need, calling it "well-intentioned, but perhaps misguided."
"It would be fine if every institution served the same type of student and had the same mission," he said. However, a school that takes "calculated risks" on students without the "best credentials" in order to give them a chance at higher education will never have the same graduation rate as an elite school that admits only the highest-performing high school seniors. Regions need both to enable a greater amount of the population to invest in education, he reminded.
"A lot of people question whether a college education is even worth it today. I'm here to tell you it is," he said. "The economic case is clear, and that ignores all the benefits the come from the education process itself. You learn more about yourself and the world around you, and you learn how to learn, which is important in any job."
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There's an easy way to make weekly strides toward better health while still enjoying delicious dishes. Meatless Monday, an international movement, encourages people everywhere to cut meat one day a week for personal and planetary health. "Since its start in 2003, the campaign has spread to hundreds of schools, restaurants, workplaces and universities in more than a dozen countries," shares Chris Elam, program director for Meatless Monday.
According to the Meatless Monday website, "Going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also help reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel."
While FN Dish will continue to offer Recipe of the Day, which may or may not include meat on Mondays, we'll also include a quick and simple Meatless Monday menu so you can become part of the movement, too.
Main Dish: Giada's Spaghetti With Olives and Bread Crumbs
Side Dish: Rachael's Cucumber and Tomato Salad
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Cold calling a company can strike fear into many a caller! The dreaded receptionist or gatekeeper can not only spoil your results
Top Ten Tips For Getting Past The Gatekeeper If you are involved in the Telemarketing industry, you will undoubtedly be familiar with the term ?The Gatekeeper'. This is the individual whose job it is to prevent people getting access to the Decision-Maker. Typically, this is a personal assistant or a secretary, but in some companies, it is even the receptionist or switchboard operator. Here are Ten Top Tips for Getting Past the Gatekeeper: TIP 1: THE GATEKEEPER IS NOT THE ENEMY Whoever is acting as the Gatekeeper between you and the Decision-Maker (DM) is just doing their job. Part of that job is managing demands on the DM's time. Seeing the Gatekeeper as the enemy creates a self-imposed psychological barrier that it will be difficult, if not impossible to remove. TIP 2: SOUND SENIOR Management never gets treated the same as the workers. If someone believes that you are important, they will treat you differently. Using a relaxed and calm voice, speak slowly and articulately and don't divulge more than is necessary. During the opening seconds of your conversation, if the Gatekeeper senses that you are their senior, they will not risk offending you by probing too deeply. TIP 3: THE GATEKEEPER IS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE Remember that whilst the Gatekeeper's role is to restrict interruptions to the DM's daily routine, they do know a great deal of important information about the DM and the business. Use this opportunity to check that the person that you want to speak to IS the decision- maker. Check your facts with them. Ask simple, non-intrusive open questions to try to build up a picture of both the Gatekeeper and the Decision-Maker. TIP 4: DON'T SELL TO THE GATEKEEPER The Gatekeeper has several distinct ?powers'. One of them is the power to connect you with the right person. However, they do not hold any decision-making powers. When the Gatekeeper asks ?Can I tell him/her what it's regarding?' - do not try to pitch your product or service to the Gatekeeper. Firstly, it will waste your time. Second, it will irritate them because they will just be waiting for an opportunity to tell you that they cannot help you. No matter how desperate to connect with the DM you are, do not sell to the Gatekeeper. TIP 5: ENGAGE DON'T EVADE Don't be awkward, don't try to sneak past the Gatekeeper, the chances are you'll get cut off at the knees. Actively engage with the Gatekeeper. Don't get too personal, don't pry, but you can gently probe. If you can't get through to the DM, engage the Gatekeeper so that they have a positive and friendly attitude towards you when you call again. You're unlikely to become best friends, but building a relationship and a rapport with them will help them want to help you. TIP 6: EASY DOES IT If you are nervous, stressed or tense, you will transfer those feelings to your voice, your behaviour and choice of words. All of these will make an impact on how the Gatekeeper perceives you and therefore how they receive your request for access or information. Take some deep slow quiet breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth to put yourself at ease. When the Gatekeeper answers, smile and confidently greet them with energy and ease. TIP 7: DON'T SCRIPT, PLAN. Unless you are a particularly good actor, don't use a script on the Gatekeeper. They are likely to hear the scripted tone in your voice. Instead, plan how you will approach them; what approaches you might take depending upon the range of responses that they might make. Plan your responses to key objections but leave yourself room by improvising the dialogue. TIP 8: WHAT'S YOUR TRANSITIVE VERB? Do you know that whilst you are speaking to the Gatekeeper, you are consciously or unconsciously employing a transitive verb to do something to them? A transitive verb is, if you don't know, a verb that can be done to someone else such as ?I CHARM You, I AMUSE You, I PRESS You'. In Oral Communications, verbs are used as tactics to get results from other people. It's essential that you be in control of the tactics that you are playing. Think about what tactics you will play throughout your PLAN. TIP 9: IS SHE EXPECTING YOUR CALL? This is largely irrelevant because you want to speak to the DM nonetheless. However, in order to bypass the Gatekeeper, use the DM's first name only. Ask ?Can I speak to Jenny please?', it sounds like a personal call. Remember your goal is not to inform the Gatekeeper; your goal is to bypass them to get to the DM. Next, they might ask ?Is she expecting your call?'. Simply and easily reply ?Yes, I sent him some information through from our Head Office, we need to discuss it before close of business today'. TIP 10: THE LAST BEST SOLUTION It's not the best solution, and this tip often splits Telemarketers down the middle. You can always ask if you can be put through to the DM's voicemail. Just like in a sales environment, quickly point out a benefit for the Gatekeeper of doing this. If they say that the DM is ?out to lunch' or ?in a meeting' and you've already called several times, point out that you've already taken up a lot of their time and ask if they can put your through to voicemail to save bothering them further. Of course, Marketing is a personal art and what works for one, will not necessarily work for another. These Top Ten Tips should be the starting place for developing your own personal method of bypassing the Gatekeeper, rather than seeing them as cast iron instructions to be rigidly followed. If you're having no luck getting past gatekeepers, and need to employ telemarketing experts to do this for you, contact Andy Dickens of Virtual Sales Limited. Tel: +44 (0) 1798 875040 Mobile: +44 (0) 7808 946403 Fax: +44 (0) 870 3835931 http://www.virtual-sales.com


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DALLAS - Olympians and Olympic hopefuls descended on Dallas for a 2012 London Olympics media summit. Among the athletes attending, the "first family" of taekwondo -- the Lopez siblings from Sugar Land.
The 2012 Olympics will be the fourth Olympics for Steven Lopez, 33.
It will be the second for his younger sister, Diana, 28.
Getting ready for the Olympics is grueling, no matter how many times you have made the U.S. team.
"We're training every day. There's no days off" Diana said. "I have a lot more ahead of me and this is like making my first Olympic team again."
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The Lopez family has always been thankful for all the support.
"We need all the support that we can get, and I know that Houston and Sugar Land are behind us," Diana said.
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"You never know what to expect. The second one, I wore my second gold medal, and it was like, 'OK, this is cool. I'm getting to know the feel of it.' The third time, my family made Olympic history by all of us making it," Steven said.
But this time, Steven and Diana will be without youngest brother, Mark, who missed qualifying for the U.S. team by seconds due to injury.
"As a champion, you always try to find motivation in everything, and you take a negative and make it into a positive. When I go out there, I'm going to fight for Marky," Steven said.
Diana competes in the Olympics on Aug. 9. Steven competes on Aug. 10.
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The Mysterious SingerRiddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.
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When: Nov. 7-14.
Where: TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd.; Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd.; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.; The Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Information: www.afifest.afi.com
"The Great Beauty" screens at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Chinese 4 and again at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Egyptian Theatre.
Paolo Sorrentino was not kidding when he named his movie "The Great Beauty" (screens at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and again at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14). This ravishing, Capital A Italian art film takes full advantage of the varied, gorgeous backgrounds that Rome has to offer, then takes even more advantage with lusciously languid camera moves that enable one to soak in every classical design and character crack of age.
The same goes for leading man Toni Servillo's face. He plays Jep, an old journalist who still loves la dolce vita and lives it with gusto, but who's nagging need to locate a point to it all is starting to take over. Servillo's creased but canny countenance also served director Sorrentino well in the political machinations epic "Il divo." Here, it's a well-worn road map to pleasure, and what hopefully might lie beyond.
The comparisons to Fellini have been plentiful, but "The Great Beauty" is very much its own thing. It's quite cynical in places — yes, sometimes even biting — but the film is infused with a distinct love for art, passion and the mysterious quality that draws us to beauty as it does to breath.
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You can never get too comfortable in IT. Even the best-implemented plans and top-of-the-line tech can fizzle in the face of shockingly mundane details, and all eyes are on IT until the problem is resolved. Here's a recent story of a problem we dealt with at our company that had an almost comical ending for all the grief it caused.
Our company is spread out across five locations. The first is a headquarters office. The other four are scattered throughout a remote city an hour south of headquarters. About a year and a half ago, we set up a microwave point-to-multipoint system linking the sites and significantly boosting bandwidth over the discrete T1 circuits that had been the sites' only connection to the core.
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We resolved several issues right after installation by upgrading firmware and replacing a bad run of equipment. Otherwise, it worked fine.
Soon after we set up the microwave system, we moved on to convergence. We had to migrate all of our internal telephone signaling traffic to our data network in order to keep our phone system current with the manufacturer's latest offerings.
A year later, both systems had been quite stable -- until two days ago.
It was just after lunch when the call came. The entire networking system in the remote city had gone berserk. One site was completely cut off, and the three others were having major connectivity issues.
It fell to me to troubleshoot because I was the principal on the microwave installation; also, I was the only one around who was part of the convergence project. I tried this, tried that, dialed into the system remotely after hours to make changes that couldn't be done during business hours. Nothing worked.
I forced everything to reconverge over the T1 circuits, which fortunately hadn't been disconnected and made plans to drive down to the city the next day. During this entire time, I was also dealing with the many people clamoring for results.
I got together supplies to deal with the most likely scenarios. At the top of the list was the site where the base station was located because that was the common point between all the failing locations. Also, as of the second morning, we couldn't even log into the base station remotely. The second most likely culprit was the site that was completely cut off.


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SilverStone FT03 Mini Review: We'll Make You Fun Sizeby Dustin Sklavos on 5/22/2012 1:05 AM EST
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- Mini ITX
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EnzoFX - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI am all for the shift to smaller form factors. ATX is just so unnecessary for 99% of people. mATX still has it's merits of course, but ITX is a solid option for anyone but those seeking to be on the bleeding edge.
I too like this case. I like the standing look, as opposed to the typical, more horizontal stuff hah. I think it makes a lot of sense, cases use up less space when standing up right? I mean there's a reason we don't use those server rack cases for desktops =P. Reply
EnzoFX - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI agree completely with the conclusion. You already know if you want it or not. I do, even though the exhaust area doesn't make complete sense to me. It looks as if it can be reduced greatly, the space between the exterior and the rear of the frame/psu/etc. Maybe the air can be exhausted towards the sides more to accomplish this. Or.. the alternative is to use that space more wisely, allowing for longer graphics cards ;-). Reply
Conficio - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkWhy not move the buttons next to the slot loading drive and the USB cables as well.
Then put on top a subwoofer and add some wireless speakers for the stereo. That would peak my interest. I could imagine some good co-branding going with speaker manufacturers. Reply
seanleeforever - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkis it too much to ask for to have a case similar to G4 Cube? this knock off is a start but damn is it ugly.
i don't normally care about Apple product, but their aesthetic is light years ahead of any PC case manufacture. Reply
RandomUsername3245 - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkTroll much?
Are you complaining about the lack of an apple logo, the Silverstone's aluminum construction vs. the G4 Cube's plastic, or perhaps the rectangular vs. square sides?
If you look at the assembly pictures, it would be pretty hard to shrink the longer dimension to make the case a cube shape and still fit all the hardware. Perhaps you should go look at Shuttle barebones systems -- they're probably more your style. Reply
HernanTech - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI fully support what "the troll" said. It seems that no one across the Pacific ever gets it right stealing from Apple G4 Cube design. How hard can it be? Just make it look semi-decent and small for Christ's sakes.
You go down to an ITX board because of the diminutive advantage, not because you want a Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor special. And Silverstone, being Taiwanese, should understand that Asians have a penchant for shrinking everything down rather than to blow everything up.
This is why I couldn't bring myself to look at their SG05 and SG06. Because they're just too huge and too awkward looking. In the end I settled for something else, Apex's MI-800. That happened last year. If I were any smarter, (or should I say, psychic) I'd have waited a few months for Apple to release their 2011 Mac Mini, which came with all the firepower I needed, even for gaming. Incidentally, that thing is even smaller than a PS2 console! Talk about midget. It's like those guys up in Cupertino want to turn into Japanese, or something.
What's wrong with you, Apple? You should make your ITX class computer big and unwieldy, if for nothing else, then to preserve your big, fat, hulking American image. Reply
Spunjji - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkYour racial profiling aside, you seem to be arguing on an enthusiast site reviewing an enthusiast case that the manufacturer should make it more like an OEM computer. I'd like to see someone try to fit GTX 680 class hardware into the perpetually-overheating G4 Cube case, let alone a Mac Mini sized machine.
The point I'm getting at here is while I agree with the sentiment that this is not as nice looking as Apple hardware, your criticisms regarding the form factor are misguided. Reply
GotThumbs - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkPoint well taken.
There is a HUGE difference between an OEM lowcost/proprietary built system and what we have seen in this review. The whole reason for this site we (maybe not all...HernanTech?) come here. We are a group of individuals who are NOT easily content with what OEM's slap together for the unaware masses.
If you are a fan of Apple Cube...then get one. I couldn't care less about a system that has zero ability to be tweaked and upgraded to MY specific needs/requirements.
HermanTech: Do all of us a favor and just please drink the cool-aid. Reply
xenol - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkThe G4 cube had horrible ventilation. Yes, today's parts aren't as hot, but ventilation is still a good thing. Reply
HernanTech - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI guess you never had a G4 Cube. There is great ventilation, just not for the graphics card. Then again they never thought anyone would upgrade their Rage 128 to an ATI Radeon, or 3Dfx Voodoo 3, or hell, even Geforce 5500 PCI. (The last 2 are PC cards with BIOS flashed into Mac.) G4 Cube had a mother of a heatsink, and is fucking efficient (emphasize "fucking") in dissipating heat, as any Cube owner would attest. As such you don't need a fan.
But should you upgrade that 450Mhz Power PC G4 processor to 1GHz, *then and only then* it's advisable to install a fan under the heatsink. Can imagine a CPU heatsink without a fan on a PC clone back in the day? It would get so hot...! You'd just go, DAMN. It's hot! But evidently not so on the G4 Cube. Reply
Spunjji - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkGiven that the power/cooling requirements of a Voodoo 3 barely register on the current graphics-card radar, I'm afraid I have to back up the "horrible ventilation" comment. Reply
GotThumbs - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI'm sure Jobs would want you to take it as is...and be happy with it. Your such a good Ifanboy. Good boy.
Oh...and "You're holding it wrong!". Words from a man who thinks everyone but him is an idiot. Maybe some are...but NOT the ones who can think for themselves.
Best wishes, Reply
jonyah - Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - linkYa, cause the Cube was such a big success. Ugh. Thank god we can build quality machines with parts off of shelf. Reply
mmagnum77 - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - link95% sure that's a SG05BB with nice fancy aluminum panels slapped on each side.
Either way... I'm not complainin'. I've been prepping a i7 3770S + AMD 7970 ITX build on Newegg, gonna be hard to pass this case up. Reply
ViperV990 - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkAs an SG05BB owner, yepp, the FT03-mini pretty much that.
I hope the review will be amended with tests done with the GTX 670/680. I have a hard time figuring out just how much air the bottom intake can supply a 680.
Another interesting tidbit about this case is that apparently you can fit a closed-loop water cooler in it easily.
Personally, I'd probably prefer a version without the optical drive opening. Reply
slacr - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkIn this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTdUpSukEt8 the Silverstone rep states this exactly, so it's not something they're hiding.
I would also prefer one without the optical drive bay, i'm in the process of modifying my mATX FT03 by removing the drive bay and relocating the PSU to allow better air inlet. Reply
mmagnum77 - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkJust kidding about the 7970. Apparently I glossed over the 10" GPU clearance spec, sigh... back to the Lian Li PC-Q08B Reply
r3loaded - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkWhy not the GTX 670/680? Both are quicker than the 7970 and use less power. The 670 is very short and costs less too. Reply
mepenete - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkThis looks like an incredibly sexy (with the thermals/acoustics to back it up) case for an HTPC. I've been becoming more and more interested in Silverstone's case designs and this looks really promising. Simple lines yet still classy and not too understated. This would look excellent in a home theater cabinet.
Great review as always. Reply
Samus - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkput a Geforce 670 in there and you'd have something ridiculous. Reply
Flunk - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkRidiculously hot and noisy. I have an SG03 and while it's a great case and good fun the thermals are annoying. Reply
Synomenon - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkDid you guys get to test it with a liquid cooling kit such as the Antec Kuhler 620 or Corsair H60? It would be great if you could update this review later on with a build utilizing one of these liquid cooling kits AND a GTX 670 / 680. Reply
jigglywiggly - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkwhy are you guys reviewing a fridge Reply
gonks - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI thought it was a trash can Reply
nikotttin - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkHi there,
How is the cabling going with this case? I see that the electric plug is facing upward. Same goes for the GPU ports.
Does this mean that the plug and HDMI cables are going out through the top of the case? If so, this is not very elegant in a living room.
Thanks for the clarification. Reply
piroroadkill - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkIt has a cover, and a slot at the top rear of the case, so they'll come out the back, but at the top. Well, they actually come out of the top, but the cover.. covers them up. Reply
marvdmartian - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkThe biggest problem I saw, is that the PSU is on one side of the top divider (which contains the power & reset buttons, and the USB ports), and the slot for all the cords is on the other side of it. Which means you're going to lose 6-8 inches of power cord, just routing it around that obstruction.
IMHO, it would have been a better idea to either shorten that divider (so the power cord could be routed in a shorter direction), or a second slot provided. The second choice would be a fairly easy modification, though, if one were so inclined to do so. Reply
Bobsy - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI have the same concern. Are there any pictures of this case with cables plugged in, so that we can see what it looks like for real? Cables coming out the top seem to be a show-stopper for me - I say "seems" because Dustin does not mind, so surely he found a way to set it up properly. I would like to know how this can be done.
Thank you. Reply
nikotttin - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linksee:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1642182 Reply
jabber - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - link...I have no idea of the orientation or what way goes where etc. Reply
harshw - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkGiven the way onboard GPUs are headed, wouldn't it be better for a HTPC to have a Thin Mini-ITX, SO-DIMM, mSATA and HD4000 graphics ? I built a HTPC using the EMC-800b Habey case, with the DH61AG motherboard, a 120GB mSATA SSD and a slim 1U heatsink. The case is incredibly neat, has excellent thermals and very little noise. I keep seeing all these supposedly 'bleeding edge' cases and in 22 years of building computers, have yet to see vendors do anything remotely constructive about cables and power supplies.
I think Silverstone should come up with more cases for the Thin Mini-ITX standard and be more creative about cables and power supplies.
Especially now that there's Thunderbolt, I dont think system vendors can use 'expandability' as an excuse for much longer. External video card ? Use Thunderbolt. External link to high speed storage ? Use Thunderbolt. Reply
Spunjji - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linkIn that case, this isn't for you. :)
For me, I'd look at this as a design challenge - to see how much hardware I could fit into so small of a case with as little noise output as possible. An experiment in passive cooling for the CPU, GPU and PSU, relying on the 140mm fan to provide airflow. Something like that.
Also, WRT Thunderbolt, it's not great for external graphics and you then have to deal with the issue of powering and finding space for multiple boxes. Add in the issues of matching the devices aesthetically and it's not necessarily a superior option.
So, while I see what you say, I'm still glad to see Silverstone taking care of this end of the market. Reply
cjs150 - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linkBased on the Anandtech reviews (what else would we read!) the HD4000 is a massive advance on earlier Intel designs (correct frame rate is a good start which AMD had for ages). Latest AMD chips are very good but Intel beats them on media encoding so a case of pay more but get more power, pay less (AMD) and get a great HTPC but maybe a little slow on ripping all your Blu-rays (legally of course).
For a HTPC a slim line 1U case is fine, for me an i7-3770T plus Mini ITX board. So this case is a complete waste for an HTPC
This Silverstone case is really for a decent but lightweight desktop - not top of the line in power but still powerful enough for most. Personally I prefer the Lian li designs or even the SG05, but then again I would watercool the CPU and GPU and reduce noise down to minimum Reply
MonkeyPaw - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkApple Cube anyone?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Mac_G4_Cube Reply
Wardrop - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI've always thought designing cases would be a really enjoyable job. Sometimes though it seems a lot of these cases suffer from design by committee, where a lot of people put in their ideas and requirements which always seems to produce an awkward case that doesn't perfectly fit anyone's needs. Not directing this at the FT03 at all, but rather just a general observation.
On a slightly unrelated topic, I think Lian Li's discontinuation of the A17 was very surprising. Lian Li have put quite a lot of effort in building up their portfolio of case accessories that integrate into their product range, like optical drive bezels, hot-swap drive cages, etc, and the A17 combined with these accessories was really an enthusiasts dream. I may never understand why they canned it. I'm typing this with an A17 sitting right next to me actually - probably bought the last one in Australia a year or two ago. I've got two Lian Li hot-swap drive cages in it, and have 2 of the other 3 5.25" slots populated with optical drives using Lian Li's bezels. The quality of the case and accessories make this machine look as well designed as an Apple, but with difference being complete configuration flexibility. I'm sure that's got to appeal to more than just myself. It's unlikely a case will have the exact number of internal 3.5" bays, external 3.5" bays and external 5.25" bays that you desire, and the A17 combined with Lian Li's accessories just seems like such a perfect solution. Reply
lemonadesoda - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkThe front should have a power switch, a usb slot, and a card reader. Optical drives are so yesterday. If you really want one for legacy reasons, put it on the back or at the side. Everyday we use a SD card or USB device. Once a month we might use optical media. Reply
Spunjji - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - link"We"? ;) Reply
teakwood54 - Thursday, January 30, 2014 - linkThey're at the top. As for the optical drive, just turn the system around. Reply
ectoplasmosis - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - link"I wish we'd had a GeForce GTX 670 or 680 on hand to really give the SilverStone FT03 Mini a proper thrashing"...
So why not wait until you did before rushing a cobbled-together review out?
Honestly, the last few articles on Anandtech have been very sloppy. Definite decline towards just another toy hardware site. Reply
Mumrik - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI find that it's a good idea to check who the author is right away. Anand himself is by far the best reviewer here. The other guys may or may not be to your liking. Reply
robl - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI liked the review, and I'm quite interested in the case. I also caught the comment and about a GTX 670, as that's what I'd use, and would love a follow-up article.
It's impossible to review cases in all configurations that anyone would like (HTPC, PC for mom, gaming PC, workstation, etc.) However, with that said, I like the idea of perhaps 2 primary configs for testing cases. (a) sweet & simple, and (b) enthusiast/gamer.
I'd love to see how this performs as a gaming machine. (and am concerned that if it is desk mounted, that a high end GTX whine/blower out the top may be really unworkable - hair dryer anyone?) Reply
Mumrik - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI like this thing. It's relatively attractive, efficient and quiet. I'd have liked it more though, if they had dropped that 5.25 bay and focused on making more room for 3½ drives. This is not a small ITX case, so I'd sort of expect it to have more (storage) server potential. Reply
rm19 - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkI was interested in this case the moment it came out and I found out that Maingear makes one called the Potenza that comes in black and looks much less watercoolish. They offer a GTX 680 option with 450w power supply so it seems capable of being a compact beast. Reply
chaoticlusts - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linkJust had a look at that out of curiousity...that's *hideously* overpriced, though boutique pc's tend to be >_<
A high end CPU+GTX 680 seems like asking for trouble with a 450w PSU, Nvidia recommends a 550W PSU minimum with the 680, add a high consumption CPU onto it and your asking for trouble with the strain that poor little PSU would be under, hopefully someone will release a higher than 450 watt SFX PSU soonish. Technically all those components consume below 450w under load but spike usage+accessories plugged in etc etc..your not leaving yourself much safe room. Granted I might be wrong, would be great to see some real tests ^_^ Reply
ikjadoon - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linkWell, here's somewhat of a real test, but there is a bit of vested interest here, too, haha:
So, an i7-3770K @ 4.6GHz + GTX 680 pull 350W from the wall. Reply
Penti - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkReminds me of the PowerMac G4 Cube, it's basically the same form factor of course the only major difference is the optical drive placement. Plus less cubey. Which of course it self is a throwback to NeXTcube and other odd form factor workstations. Fun to see ideas being developed. They seem to do a pretty good job, for something I have otherwise lost much of my faith in when it comes to often poorly thought out custom cases and self builds. This with a discrete add on graphics-card would be pretty sweet together with a 2.5" SSD for OS/Software and a 2.5" 7200 rpm drive for additional storage. Certainly pretty good where Mini-ITX is concerned and should have the power to drive a half decent mid-end GPU. SFX PSU should be able to drive a decent machine, most mid and low end cpus are enough for almost all work now days, if you don't need dual or quad socket workstations that is. Would love a low voltage/power version for use in builds and space confined machines like this though. Certainly something more possible then the included ATI Rage 16MB that the Mac cube used :) Reply
ggathagan - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - linkJust finished building a system for a friend with this case, the AsusS P8H77-I, an i7-3770S, a Corsair H60, a Samsung SSD, a Sony BD combo drive, a 2TB 3.5" hard drive and an EVGA GTX670.
It all fits, but I ended up putting the SSD in the same tray as the optical drive with double-stick tape.
Haven't had a chance to stress the system, but after playing 30 minutes or so of Diablo III, the Asus monitoring software indicated a CPU temp of 39c and the system remained quiet.
I had hoped to put a 120mm fan on top of the H60's radiator, but the drive tray wouldn't allow for it
The ST45SF PSU works, but it's ill-suited for the MINI; too many SATA and Molex power connections, cabling is too long and the orientation of the SATA connectors make for difficult connections.
This is what triggered putting the SSD with the optical drive
I'll be interested to see what Silverstone does with their modular PSU.
If they're wise, they'll offer a MINI-specific cabling kit, in addition to cabling for a more traditional case. Reply
chaoticlusts - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linkOut of curiosity have you tested how much power that system is drawing under load? I was considering if I got enough money later this year building a transportable system and this case looked appealing, a 670/similar power consuming GPU's would be great (top ends seem unrealistic) but I'm really curious if the wee little 450w PSU struggles trying to drive all that? With the cost of all those components I'd be worried about the PSU dying from being strained too hard
Very happy to hear the noise/temp results though that's really promising :) (slightly cooler than my 2500K in a full sized tower with a coolermaster hyper 212+!.. Although it's OC'd a little)
Really hoping the modular PSU the article mentions that's coming, arrives in 500-600w options just that little bit extra would provide some nice peace of mind :) Reply
ggathagan - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linkI never paid attention to the draw, as several website reviews showed the GTX670 drawing around 310-330w under load.
The user has no interest in overclocking, so between those wattage figures and knowledge regarding the power consumption of the chipset and CPU, I wasn't concerned about the capacity of the PSU.
If there's a free way of checking power consumption, I'm willing do it.
I guess it depends on how you define "transportable", but this case would not be my 1st choice if you're thinking of a grab-and-carry case to take to LAN parties.
If you're simply referring to a case that is easy to pack for someone who moves a lot, then you'd be fine.
It's a solid case, all the internal parts are well anchored and the top latches solidly, but the four side panels are easily removed, so you'd want to wrap the outside with a couple of turns of painter's tape to keep it all together in transport. Reply
HardwareDufus - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linkDo you have any photos with all of the cabling installed? Would like to see how it appears in a typical home installation... Reply
ikjadoon - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - linkhttp://www.maingear.com/custom/desktops/potenza/ga...
This might help...but it's just one shot. :( Reply
terragb - Thursday, May 24, 2012 - linkThey are using a CPU water cooler in that shot which makes it look like there is much more space than there is with an air cooler. Reply
terragb - Thursday, May 24, 2012 - linkHey friends,
So I know I'm a bit late to the party but I'm actually using the FT03-Mini right now with an i7-3770 and a GTX 680.
For the record, assembly with a 680 becomes a completely different situation. Yes, there is physically enough room inside the case for the 680 but actually getting it in place is very difficult. I had to follow a completely different assembly order than recommended and actually had to unscrew the front grill/port cover/mounting bracket from the GPU to squeeze it in and then screw the front grill back in place with it lodged inside the case.
I have pictures of the build that I need to find time to upload but I'll try and answer questions if anyone has any. Reply
mcbowler - Friday, May 25, 2012 - linkSo how do you like the set up? This seams ideal to me. Reply
terragb - Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - linkI'm really happy with it. I really like the unique vertical orientation of the case. I'm still seeing how hot the video card runs since its definitely a little airflow starved given the GPU intake fan is only a few millimeters from the side panel of the case. Reply
ggathagan - Saturday, May 26, 2012 - linkThat's odd.
Is the 680 a reference-based design or does it have a custom cooler like the MSI Twin Frozr?
I used an EVGA GTX670, which is the same size as their 680 as both are reference design. I didn't have to do anything to the GPU.
Yes, it's tight, but you can get the GPU in after everything else is installed and running.
I did some testing with the built-in graphics before installing the 670.
When I installed the card, I didn't have to do any more than take off the panel with the optical drive slot.
And it didn't take any kind of forcing.
That GPU size struck me as almost being made for the case. Reply
terragb - Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - linkIts an allegedly reference Galaxy GTX 680. Honestly if it were only a few millimeters shorter it would have fit in without all the effort. Reply
Salem - Friday, June 15, 2012 - linkI'm about to order everything, but when it comes to CPU cooler, I just realized there doesn't appear to be any room for the radiator from the Corsair H60 on the bottom while having a 10" video card like the GTX680 or 670. Does this sound right to you? How are you cooling your CPU?
I have a spare Noctua C14, but there's no way that'll work in this thing. Reply
methudman6 - Friday, May 25, 2012 - linkWhere the heck can I buy this in the US? I can find only one Canadian retailer online called Sundial Micro. Reply
ggathagan - Saturday, May 26, 2012 - linkSundial is where my friend bought his.
They're in California, not Canada.
CA as domain name is Canada. As an address, it's California
Got it quick, and the whole process was trouble-free. Reply
dalenchm0b - Saturday, May 26, 2012 - linkNewegg has it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8... Reply
terragb - Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - linkI got mine from Performance-PCs.com
They are in Florida but mine was drop shipped directly from Silverstone in California. Reply
mcbowler - Friday, May 25, 2012 - linkI always wanted someone to build a case around the graphics card... check out the perfect fit on silverstone web site... http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=333
I wish more companies did things like this. 1 HD and 2 SSD is all I need. A 450w power supply should be good enough for an Nvidia 680 and a stock voltage 3770. If not, I will be melting something. Reply
terragb - Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - linkYup. Mine runs fine on the SilverStone 450w PSU. Reference GTX 680 and stock voltage 3770. Reply
Death666Angel - Thursday, May 31, 2012 - linkHey!
You write:
"There are five points to screw in the PSU, but there were only enough screws available to do the four corners."
All PSU I have laying around and the few I looked at online only have 4 screw holes, however, most cases I owned had 5 holes. In those cases this was so that the PSUs could be installed with either the fan up or down. Not sure if this is the case here, but it might be. :-)
Interesting case, for sure. :D Reply
caycep - Saturday, June 09, 2012 - link
1) How have the FT03-mini's been in terms of rattling? SilentPCReview didn't like the full size FT03 at all, but the mini seems to be substantially revamped. Is the build quality better?
2) How does this compare w/ the lian li PC-Q11A?
3) will a 350 or 450W sfx psu be enough to run a nvidia gtx 670 class gnu? Reply
s7r83dg3 - Sunday, October 28, 2012 - link1) Please move the buttons 180° so all the cables can be shorter and in the right position just
above those pins !
2) Make all cables sleeved & short & soft !!!
3) Make the legs 2 cm shorter and the case 2 cm taller so my gfx card will fit.
4) Use a standard FOUR PIN fan so it can be replaced, which is currently not possible.
5) Change your company logo =)
6) Make silent sfx PSU with good modular cables (like superflower psu) Reply


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BLACKBURN Rovers' Shebby Singh vowed to support East Lancashire Hospice following an inspirational morning meeting staff and patients.
The team's global adviser was guided around the facility's therapy rooms, the critical wing, the family area and the garden.
Following the tour Mr Singh said: "I've been taken aback by the work done by the nurses and staff here, and the facilities are five star, it's fantastic.
"I'm going to go back to the club, we are going to put our thinking caps on and see how we can help out in our own way."
In the day therapy room, Mr Singh met Mac Macallister, a heart failure patient and Blackburn Rovers fan and promised him a match ticket in the Spring.
Mr Macallister, said: "It's so nice of him to offer me a ticket, I wasn't expecting it at all.
"I love going to games but I'm in a wheelchair now and its difficult to get to them in the bad weather.
"I'm happy he came to visit and see what a tremendous difference the place makes to us all.
"When you think of a hospice you think of death and despair, not like all the joy we have in here."
It costs £3 million per year to run and maintain the hospice, and the charitable organisation have felt the impact of the recession. Sharon Crymble, fundraising manager at the hospice, said: "It's getting hard to raise funds because no one's got any money at the moment.
"People tend to presume that because we offer a free service, we are funded by the NHS, but we aren't, and we need people's support.
"We've seen other hospices get their funding cut and struggle badly and are concerned about what the future holds for us too."