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Seems like more people are looking for simple, fast, and straightforward solutions to getting a good performing, reliable subwoofer system in their vehicle. If you don't want to spend the time and energy selecting woofers, choosing an appropriate enclosure size and type, and then designing and building it, there are several companies who have taken all the work out of putting great bass in your car. One of the companies that excels at these types of solution driven products is Kicker. They currently offer many different styles, sizes and configurations of ready to go subwoofer systems, from compact single woofer enclosures to very high performance multi driver systems. A good example of the latter is the $399.95 Kicker DCVR104 subwoofer system. The DCVR104 is a dual 10" woofer design, utilizing a well made and nicely finished vented enclosure.
The DCVR104 system's enclosure is made of ¾" MDF, and the front baffle is double thickness for added strength and permits flush mounting the pair of CompVR 10" woofers. The enclosure has a very large diameter (6.875") port which provides maximum flow and eliminates port noise problems. Factory tuned to about 38Hz, the 2 cubic foot enclosure measures about 28.75"W x 14.125"H x 16.6"D and is covered in heavy duty gray carpeting, with the front baffle trimmed out in a carbon-fiber look vinyl with the Kicker logo embroidered in it. Connections are accomplished with a pair of spring loaded, nickel plated terminals mounted near the vent on the end of the cabinet.
The CompVR woofers used in the system are dual voice coil designs, wired in series/parallel for a final nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The woofers use stamped steel vented baskets, Kickers famous SoloKon injection-molded rigid cones, and Santoprene ribbed surrounds. The SoloKon cones are reinforced a full 360° on the back side for maximum strength and rigidity. The surrounds are secured to the edge of the cones with both adhesive and stitching, for maximum reliability under extreme conditions. Underneath the cone, the voice coil is centered and suspended by a poly-cotton linear type spider, with integrated spiral tinsel leads woven into it at 90° intervals. Kicker says this method provides better balance of the moving mass of the driver, and the claim makes sense. The pure copper voice coils are 2" in diameter and wound on Nomex wrapped Kapton formers. Providing the motor strength for each woofer is a 2.7 pound ferrite magnet, measuring 5.25" in diameter. Another interesting feature of the CompVR woofer is a T-cut top magnet plate which improves magnetic field focus for improved linearity and performance at all power levels.
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Gift Cards As A Graduation GiftThursday, May 14th, 2009
Its that time of year again, where the latest class of college students are finishing up exams and attending their convocations. Most of us know at least one student graduating this year, and we are aware that they are launching into one of the toughest economies in North American since the depression. Thats why graduation gifts this year are more likely to be cold hard cash or a gift card. Although many people frown upon giving cash and gift cards in this economy it is usually exactly what a graduating student needs.
Cash or a nice check makes the best gift, but if a graduating student lives far away and you are planning on mailing the gift a gift card is a better option. The best gift cards to give are the prepaid Visa's or American Express gift cards, these can be used at any location the credit cards are excepted. If you still want something more personal electronics store gift cards, itunes gift cards or clothing gift cards are always popular with the college crown. Try to figure out what the students plans are for after gradation. If they are traveling then buy a travel gift gift card, if the student is moving into a new apartment an Ikea gift card may be in order.
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Manu Samoa fans honor their beloved team after Samoa beat Scotland 12-5 in the Cup Quarter Finals at the USA Sevens Rugby in the second day of the tournament at Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Read story in sports and more photos at bottom of home page. [Photo: Barry Markowitz, courtesy Samoa Tuna Processors/Tri Marine]


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UH Manoa to host Asia-Pacific conference on underwater cultural heritageUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Public Information Officer, Vice Chancellor for Research
Brian Fahy
Publicity Lead, Asia-Pacific Conf. on Underwater Cultural Heritage
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) and the University of Hawaiʻi Marine Option Program have jointly announced that the second Asia-Pacific Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage will be held at the UH Mānoa campus from May 12-16, 2014. The public is invited to attend two free keynote speaker events as part of this international conference.
The APCONF conference aims to:
- Address management and protection strategies of underwater cultural heritage in Asia and the countries of the Indian and Pacific Oceans in the 21st Century.
- Facilitate regional cooperation through the development of academic and governmental networks in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Provide a forum for discussion of technical and ethical issues related to underwater cultural heritage and underwater archaeology.
A wide range of people involved with underwater cultural heritage are encouraged to attend, including those from universities, government agencies, museums, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, the private sector and the community.
On Tuesday, May 13, at 9:15 a.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom, Dr. James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will present a free public keynote speech, "The Pacific as a Maritime Cultural Landscape."
On Wednesday, May 14, at 8:30 a.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom, Dr. Sayan Praicharnjit from the Centre for Community Archaeology Research and Development in Thailand will present a free public keynote speech, "The Community Archaeology Process as a Means Towards Sustainable Management of Maritime Cultural Heritage; a Proposal to Thailand and Other Countries."
Additional sponsors of the conference include NOAA Maritime Heritage Program, The Ocean Foundation, Bureau of Ocean Energy and Management, The Wenner Gren Foundation, University of Hawaiʻi, The Field Museum, SEAMEO SPAFA, Ships of Discovery, UNESCO and the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology.
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There have been countless reviews written of the Grand National Roadster Show over the last 61 years that it's been running and most of you have probably read a few of them. While it isn't the biggest truck show out there, it is the longest-running indoor car show in the country. Each year the best of the best strut their stuff and do what it takes to haul home a few trophies and even possibly the 9-foot highly sought after America's Most Beautiful Roadster award, which could be won by a truck-a roadster pickup! It has happened in the past and even consecutively with the famous old Ala Kart Hemi-powered Model T roadster pickup built by the Barris shop back in the late 1950s.
If there was ever a place to steal ideas for your build for free (well, minus the price of admission) this is the place. The entries can read like a TV Guide for all the automotive cable shows with many of the familiar faces roaming around taking it all in, like Chip Foose and some of the stars from Overhaulin', Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, to more approachable and talented folks like our own Professor Hammer, Ron Covel who is always good to chat with and get advice (I did). There were even special guests for the family to meet like John Schneider and the original Daisy Duke from The Dukes of Hazard, Lorenzo Lamas, and Erika Eleniak from Baywatch.
Regardless of your reasoning to go, you just need to go to experience the legend. This year there were several special buildings. One was dedicated to past cover and feature cars from our own Rod & Custom and STREET RODDER magazines, while the other was filled with original and restored race vehicles of all kinds from vintage belly tankers and roadsters, to early funny cars and front engine fuel cars. Talk about getting your money's worth! On Saturday and Sunday, another 400-800 vehicles crowd the outside areas between the building for the Drive In show that is open to the public. How can you lose?
For more information on this past show, including all the winners, as well as future shows, contact Rod Shows online at www.rodshows.com or by calling (877) 763-7469.


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(CBS News) Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign is over $4 million in debt and the pace of its fundraising has fallen significantly behind its spending, according to figures released by the campaign Friday evening.
In its March report, the campaign posted spending of a little over $2 million while it raised only $1.6 million. It reported debt of $4.3 million.
However, the pro-Gingrich Super PAC is in much better financial shape. In March, Winning Our Future raised $5,036,485, almost all of which came on March 21 with a $5 million check from Miriam Adelson, wife of billionaire Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson.
Adelson and family, the nation's top individual super PAC donors, have given $21.5 million to the pro-Gingrich group, which entered April with $5.8 million cash on hand.
Gingrich also abruptly canceled events scheduled next week in North Carolina, one of two states, with Delaware, that he was banking on to win. The Shelby Star, in Cleveland County, N.C., reported Friday evening that Gingrich canceled all of his upcoming appearances in the state. He had planned a tour of Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties.
Local GOP leaders learned of the cancelations late Friday afternoon, the newspaper said. Gingrich spokesman R.C. Hammond, asked about the cancelations, told National Journal/CBS News that the events were being reinstated. However, he said, the campaign is shifting its focus to Delaware.
"Our goal is to become first in the First State," he said. "We're hopeful also for Pennsylvania, where we have the first four slots on the ballot. So we're looking for those wins. ... Every time there's a convention-- Colorado being a good example - there's a lot of delegates walking out not for (Mitt) Romney. All these things add up for us to a sign that we need to keep scrapping, keep fighting."
But the developments fueled speculation that Gingrich is considering dropping out of the primary race, in spite of his repeated assertions that he will stay in all the way to the Republican convention in Tampa, Fla., in August. Romney, who has the nomination all but sewn up, has ignored Gingrich's continued presence in the race, as have most major Republican officeholders and most media outlets.
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text: Our Work is All About People I've been part of a movement whose brightest days are still ahead. by David Komerofsky, Executive Director of Texas Hillel Foundation at The University of Texas at Austin |Jul 25, 2013|Comments Margo Sack, Texas Hillel's long-time director of Jewish student life, reminds me daily that we're in the business of creating meaningful experiences and that is best done one person at a time. The big Shabbat dinners with hundreds of students, the annual mega-events to celebrate Israel on campus, even the immersive trips around the world – all are simply mechanisms to meet students so that we can get to know them as individuals and enrich their lives. We shouldn't confuse our delivery mechanisms with our product. Our product is the vision of committed, knowledgeable and confident Jewish adults. Every interaction, every dollar raised and dollar spent, every moment as a Hillel professional is in pursuit of that vision. We are in the business of meeting people and enriching their lives. New students, returning students, prospective students, alumni… every person we reach is a vessel of a thousand stories and we have to hear them all to ensure that no one gets missed. It is exhausting and rewarding in equal measure. What I've learned in the last eight years is that the same approach we take with our students also applies to the other relationships that are critical to Hillel's work. Our staff, board members, and funders deserve the same kind of personalized connection to and through Hillel that lets them know that our work is not about the numbers only, it's about the relationships we build with them. If we are not enriching student lives, we aren't meeting our mission. Likewise, if we fail to enrich the lives of those who make that mission possible, we will never move from where we are to where we aspire to be. We will always be, at best, just good enough. The Jewish people deserve our best. No organization is better positioned than Hillel to connect people with Jewish life, learning and Israel. In an age that is so often virtual, we bring people together in real time, face-to-face. We do this at the nexus of the Jewish and university communities, with significant presence in the places where our people are now and will be tomorrow. This ability to bring people together is central to Jewish identity formation because Judaism must be lived with others. We're of course on Twitter and Facebook but those, too, are just delivery mechanisms. It's the face-to-face convening that transforms lives. I am a Hillel director on a large campus. The students engaged by our Hillel come from all over and will scatter when they graduate. Some are from growing communities, others from places whose Jews are moving elsewhere. But we know for certain that there has been active Jewish life on this campus for a century and there will be for many years to come. This is where the Jewish people are – on campus. And that is why Hillel is here, too. We need to meet them on their terms to connect them to their identities and each other. There is no better place and time to do that than on the university campus. In a few months I will no longer be a Hillel director. So what will I take with me when I leave? A lot of burnt orange clothing, for one. Several Nalgene bottles of varied vintage with different Hillel logos. A few hundred name lanyards. Plenty more Facebook friends than I really know. But those are delivery mechanisms. As a Hillel director, I've been in the business of trying to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Without a doubt my life has been enriched by being a part of other's experiences. I've officiated more than a hundred weddings, named babies, mourned losses, and been present for transformative moments in the lives of countless people. Each has changed me in some way, and I know that I am better today than when I first arrived at Texas Hillel. It's all about the people. I will take with me every memory of every interaction, large or small, and the knowledge that what at times seemed like running a business was really a collection of moments that were in pursuit of something larger than any of us. I've been part of a movement whose brightest days are still ahead. David Komerofsky is Executive Director of the Texas Hillel Foundation at The University of Texas at Austin. Back to Top Tags: David Komerofsky Texas Hillel {{Title}} [x] Add or, Select from existing Opening existing... Close existing Most popular tags Click to select: Show all2441Tags Show only most popular Opening all... {{Title}} ({{ItemsCount}})


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TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The Tunisian policemen charged with raping a woman have appealed to reverse last week's dismissal of "indecency" charges against her.
Tunisian Ministry of Justice spokesman Adel Riahi denied that the prosecution had anything to do with Monday's appeal to restore the indecency charge against the alleged rape victim.
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Fengqi You wins 2017 Environmental Division Early Career Award from AIChE
Fengqi You, Roxanne E. and Michael J. Zak Professor in the Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has won the 2017 Environmental Division Early Career Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). AIChE is the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with more than 50,000 members from over 100 countries.
This award is presented by AIChE to honor an individual with outstanding contributions in Environmental Chemical Engineering in the early stages of their career. Prof. You was recognized "for his research and teaching achievements in Environmental Systems Engineering, including environmental life cycle assessment and optimization, as well as environmentally-conscious design and operations of chemical and energy processes."
Prof. You will receive the award in an award session in November of this year as part of the upcoming AIChE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, where he will also deliver an award lecture as a prominent award winner.
This is another national award that Fengqi You received from AIChE this year, in addition to the recent AIChE Sustainable Engineering Research Excellence Award.


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Maylin Rodriguez-Paez, RNHave you been having trouble managing your mood? Have you run through the list of conventional and non-conventional mood-enhancing strategies, to no avail?
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please read on!
Below, we'll discuss ways to support your mood that are often overlooked and easily missed.
And we're not talking about fish oil or neurotransmitters here: This time, we've gone much further outside of the box.
Mood Solution #1 — Balance Your Sex HormonesMany people dealing with depression or anxiety never think about their hormones, let alone get them checked out. This is a huge oversight.
Sex hormones can actually have a big impact on your mood. A clear example of this is seen in menopause when sex hormones, like progesterone and estrogen, take a dip.
During this time, women are more likely to suffer anxiety1 and depression.2
Men don't fare any better either. When they get older and approach middle age, they can experience drops in testosterone and consequently depression.3
So what's a man or a woman to do? Quite possibly, the answer could be hormone restoration.
For a simple approach, consider the sex hormone, DHEA. It's a precursor to testosterone and estrogen, and it has been clinically shown to alleviate depression in both sexes.
In one study, about half of participants taking DHEA for 6 weeks experienced a 50% or greater drop in depressive symptoms.4
For a more comprehensive approach, consider testing your sex hormone levels and balancing them with bioidentical preparations. Focus on balancing your DHEA, estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone levels. And, yes, this includes men as well.
Note: Always discuss hormone therapy with your doctor before initiating a program!
Mood Solution #2 — Tame Oxidative StressTraditionally, mood disorders haven't been viewed as an oxidative problem, but new research is opening us up to this possibility. In fact, higher levels of oxidative stress have been found in people with bipolar disorder and major depression.5,6
In one study, for example, serum levels of malondialdehyde (an oxidant) were significantly higher in patients with major depression.7
And in another trial, depressed patients were found to have significantly lower levels of CoQ10 in their blood (a sign of oxidative stress).8
What does this imply? That antioxidants may be helpful in managing your mood. In particular, CoQ10 has been shown to ameliorate symptoms of depression in bipolar mood disorder.9
Mood Solution #3 — Don't Lower Your Cholesterol Too Much!Cholesterol is seen as the "bad guy," causing all sorts of health problems. But in reality, it's pretty good for your mood. For one, it's needed for proper brain cell signaling, which is something you don't want to interfere with.
Low cholesterol levels have been linked to suicide, personality disorders, early death, aggressive and violent behaviors, anxiety, and depression.10,11 Those at low risk for heart disease should aim for levels between 80–100 mg/dl.
Mood Solution #4 — Control Your AllergiesAllergies have been linked to anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and even panic attacks.12 Why the link? Well, it's not entirely clear, but it may have to do with inflammatory cytokines which are released during allergic reactions. Inflammatory cytokines have been linked to depression.13,14
If you're looking for a natural approach, consider rosmarinic acid (from rosemary) and stinging nettles. They block inflammatory compounds linked to allergies15,16 and they may also alleviate allergy-related symptoms.17,18
Mood Solution #5 — Watch Your DietAvoid diets containing trans-fats, sugar, and saturated fats, as they've been linked to depression.19,20
Instead, try to incorporate mood-boosting foods like fruits and veggies into your diet. Research shows that people who eat 7 or more servings of fruits and veggies a day are actually happier.21
Of course, it probably seems obvious that a good diet is important, but we thought we'd remind you anyway!
Has any non-conventional method helped you balance your own mood? If so, please let us know about it in the comments!
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- Available at: http://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/October2FruitAndVeg2012BlanchOswaldStewartBrown.pdf. Accessed January, 7th 2013.


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Author Notes: I have a new blog where I am creating recipes that simulate some of my favorite foods with healthy ingredients suitable for people on special diets. This is a recipe for a fish-pate that has no fish! It is made mostly from white beans, citrus and seaweeds. I should warn you that the Dulse seaweed in this recipe has a very strong fish smell on its own but when incorporated into the recipe, it becomes very subtle.
This pate makes a great topping for bruschetta or crackers or a nice dip for chips or crudites. And its dead simple to throw together at the last minute. Enjoy! —DUZE @BakingBackwards
Serves: 3-4
1 can organic cannellini beans
The juice of 1/2 organic lemon
2 sweet gherkin pickles
3 teaspoons nutritional yeastl
1/2 teaspoon Braggs (or tamari, or soy sauce)
2 teaspoons Kelp seaweed granules (or to your taste, more will enhance fish flavor)
2 tbsp Dulse seaweed granules (or to your taste, more will enhance fish flavor)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 large clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon organic ground cinammon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tbsp mayonaise or veganaise
1 tbsp organic canola oil, or other mildly flavored oil
- Blend all ingredients in a mixing bowl with a hand blender until very smooth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It is good to go right after blending but a few hours refrigeration will help the flavors amalgamate. Serve chilled with crackers, vegetables, chips or crostini.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Citrus Recipe
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1. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendScott Marlow May 4, 2012 10:43 PM (in response to Tony Kaska)
Try enabling TRACE logging for org.jboss.as.jpa and org.hibernate (follow instructions here). The log output will be in as7/standalone/log/server.log (you can restart the AS7 app server after configuring the logging settings). The trace output will give you a better idea of what is occurring when you deploy and use the demo app.
If that doesn't help, try switching to the latest AS7 build (download from here).
If that doesn't help, write back with more details here. Include any error exceptions that show up in the AS7 console and the datasource definition (without the password).
2. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendTony Kaska May 5, 2012 2:17 AM (in response to Scott Marlow)
Thank you for the quick response. I tried turning on the log. I have enclosed the extract of the log file as attachement here. But I see the interesting portion of the log. I am not referring to ExampleDS in my persistence.xml at all. It shows up in the log. I do not know how. Any insight will help. Meanwhile I will try to download the latest AS 7 build and try and let you know more. Thank you again.
22:04:07,325 TRACE [org.jboss.as.jpa] (MSC service thread 1-7) PersistenceUnitMetadataImpl(version=2.0) [
name: idmconsoleDatabase
jtaDataSource: java:jboss/datasources/ExampleDS
nonJtaDataSource: null
transactionType: JTA
provider: org.hibernate.ejb.HibernatePersistence
validation-mode: AUTO
shared-cache-mode: UNSPECIFIED
hibernate.dialect: org.hibernate.dialect.HSQLDialect
hibernate.hbm2ddl.auto: create-drop
serverlog bkup 5 4 12.zip 15.5 KB
3. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendTony Kaska May 5, 2012 2:20 AM (in response to Tony Kaska)
There are WARs using ExampleDS datasource. Should idmconsole be forced use same datasource?
4. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendTony Kaska May 6, 2012 5:16 PM (in response to Tony Kaska)
I tried the lattest build as suggested by Scott. First of all I could not even build. Please see the errors below. Let me know how I can try this better. Thank you.
[INFO] Scanning for projects...
[WARNING] Some problems were encountered while building the effective model for
[WARNING] 'build.plugins.plugin.version' for org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-fail
safe-plugin is missing. @ line 287, column 29
[WARNING] It is highly recommended to fix these problems because they threaten t
he stability of your build.
[WARNING] For this reason, future Maven versions might no longer support buildin
g such malformed projects.
[INFO] Building Seam Security Identity Management Console Example 3.2.0-SNAPSHOT
[INFO] --- maven-clean-plugin:2.4.1:clean (default-clean) @ seam-security-exampl
e-idmconsole ---
[INFO] Deleting C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\target
[INFO] --- maven-resources-plugin:2.5:resources (default-resources) @ seam-secur
ity-example-idmconsole ---
[debug] execute contextualize
[INFO] Using 'UTF-8' encoding to copy filtered resources.
[INFO] Copying 1 resource
[INFO] --- maven-compiler-plugin:2.3.2:compile (default-compile) @ seam-security
-example-idmconsole ---
[INFO] Compiling 22 source files to C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\
[INFO] --- maven-resources-plugin:2.5:testResources (default-testResources) @ se
am-security-example-idmconsole ---
[debug] execute contextualize
[INFO] Using 'UTF-8' encoding to copy filtered resources.
[INFO] skip non existing resourceDirectory C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmc
[INFO] --- maven-compiler-plugin:2.3.2:testCompile (default-testCompile) @ seam-
security-example-idmconsole ---
[INFO] Compiling 1 source file to C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\ta
[INFO] --- maven-surefire-plugin:2.9:test (default-test) @ seam-security-example
-idmconsole ---
[INFO] Tests are skipped.
[INFO] --- maven-war-plugin:2.1.1:war (default-war) @ seam-security-example-idmc
onsole ---
[INFO] Packaging webapp
[INFO] Assembling webapp [seam-security-example-idmconsole] in [C:\Users\aananda
[INFO] Processing war project
[INFO] Copying webapp webResources [C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\
src/main/resources-jbossas7] to [C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\tar
[INFO] Copying webapp resources [C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\src
[INFO] Webapp assembled in [307 msecs]
[INFO] Building war: C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\target\security
[WARNING] Warning: selected war files include a WEB-INF/web.xml which will be ig
(webxml attribute is missing from war task, or ignoreWebxml attribute is specifi
ed as 'true')
[INFO] --- maven-failsafe-plugin:2.12:integration-test (integration-test) @ seam
-security-example-idmconsole ---
[INFO] Failsafe report directory: C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\ta
Running org.jboss.seam.security.examples.idmconsole.ftest.IdmConsoleTest
log4j:WARN No appenders could be found for logger (org.jboss.logging).
log4j:WARN Please initialize the log4j system properly.
log4j:WARN See http://logging.apache.org/log4j/1.2/faq.html#noconfig for more in
Tests run: 1, Failures: 0, Errors: 1, Skipped: 0, Time elapsed: 0.926 sec <<< FA
Results :
Tests in error:
org.jboss.seam.security.examples.idmconsole.ftest.IdmConsoleTest: Unable to st
art Selenium Server
Tests run: 1, Failures: 0, Errors: 1, Skipped: 0
[INFO] >>> maven-source-plugin:2.1.2:jar (attach-sources) @ seam-security-exampl
e-idmconsole >>>
[INFO] <<< maven-source-plugin:2.1.2:jar (attach-sources) @ seam-security-exampl
e-idmconsole <<<
[INFO] --- maven-source-plugin:2.1.2:jar (attach-sources) @ seam-security-exampl
e-idmconsole ---
[INFO] Building jar: C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\target\security
[INFO] --- maven-failsafe-plugin:2.12:verify (verify) @ seam-security-example-id
mconsole ---
[INFO] Failsafe report directory: C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\ta
[INFO] Total time: 8.801s
[INFO] Finished at: Sun May 06 15:58:51 CDT 2012
[INFO] Final Memory: 26M/66M
[ERROR] Failed to execute goal org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-failsafe-plugin:2.
12:verify (verify) on project seam-security-example-idmconsole: There are test f
[ERROR] Please refer to C:\Users\tk\seam3\examples\idmconsole\target\fails
afe-reports for the individual test results.
[ERROR] -> [Help 1]
[ERROR] To see the full stack trace of the errors, re-run Maven with the -e swit
[ERROR] Re-run Maven using the -X switch to enable full debug logging.
[ERROR] For more information about the errors and possible solutions, please rea
d the following articles:
[ERROR] [Help 1] http://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/MAVEN/MojoFailureExc
5. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendjaikiran pai May 7, 2012 3:25 AM (in response to Tony Kaska)
Tony Kaska wrote:
I tried the lattest build as suggested by Scott. First of all I could not even build. Please see the errors below. Let me know how I can try this better. Thank you.
Actually you don't have to build it yourself. Follow the link that Scott pointed you to and just download the already build latest binary and just use it like you would use a released JBoss AS version.
6. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendTony Kaska May 7, 2012 3:55 AM (in response to jaikiran pai)
TThank you. I am not building the application server. I am using the application server from the link pointed by Scott. I was trying to rebuild the IDMCONSOLE application. That is the only way I know I could get the application loaded in the server. That is when I get this build error. I have known to have the war files in deployment directory to get them running the application server. But the seam3 examples are magically running from somewhere. I have not figured out that yet. If you can point that out I will really appreciate it. I see there are entrees of the IDMCONSOLE.WAR mentioned in the standalone.xml deployment section. I do not understand anything further. The reason I am rebuilding the IDMCONSOLE sample again is so that I can load it to the new application server I downloaded from Scotts link. I do not know how to move the war file from the older server installation to the new server and get it running. Hope I am making it clear. Thank you again.
7. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendScott Marlow May 7, 2012 9:53 AM (in response to Tony Kaska)
Try finding the idmconsole.war file (it should be in a subfolder under the idmconsole source folder that you are building from). You can copy it from there to the as7/standalone/deployments folder.
In addition, verify that the contents of the idmconsole.war are what you are expecting. Do something like:
- mkdir \FOO
- copy IDMCONSOLE.WAR \FOO
- cd \FOO
- jar xf IDMCONSOLE.WAR
The above will extract the contents of IDMCONSOLE.WAR in your \FOO folder (I assume your using Windows since you used upper case). Then you can look at the persistence.xml and see if its what you expected. If not, my first guess is that maybe you didn't change the persistence.xml source (instead you changed the one that gets built by maven).
8. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendTony Kaska May 7, 2012 11:39 PM (in response to Scott Marlow)
Scott, Thank you for the quick followup. But I was out with a customer all day who was 3 hours away. So I could get to it just now.
If I take the current build and try that I am able to get this working. However I could not get this working with 7.1.1
Should we assume this was a bug in 7.1.1 and subsequently resolved in 7.1.2 snapshot?
I also tried to create a persistence using Forge. I faced the same problem in 7.1.1. So I strongly feel PostgreSQL connectivity is a problem with 7.1.1.
Also I am wondering when is 7.1.2 planned to be official. Please advise. Thank you.
9. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendTony Kaska May 8, 2012 2:21 AM (in response to Tony Kaska)
Please ignore this issue as an user error. I am a SQL Server guy predominantly with experience in Microsoft stack. New to PostgreSQL and JBoss. I did not realize PostgreSQL table names are case sensitive. Once I fixed it 7.1.1 also works.
10. Re: Problems to get the Seam 3 examples working with AS 7 and PostgreSQL backendTony Kaska May 15, 2012 11:08 PM (in response to Scott Marlow)
I am sorry again. Actually 7.1.1 final is not working with PostgreSQL backend. I think I did not test properly in 7.1.1. I am able to consistently reproduce PostgreSQL backend not working. If I move the same VAR to the current build which I downloaded last week it works. So 7.1.1 has connectivity problems with PostgreSQL. Please let me know if you want to me test anything more or suggestions for next step. I am counting on JBoss AS 7 for my next big thing. I need a version that works well with PostgreSQL. Please let me know. Thank you.


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Pony Express re-enactment postponed
Dangerous horse virus pushes event from June to August.
The mail is still going to be delivered on horseback between St. Joseph, MO, and Sacramento, CA, this summer.
It's just going to be delayed a few weeks.
For the first time in its 32-year history, the National Pony Express Association (NPEA) has decided to postpone the annual re-enactment of the famous mail ride due to an outbreak of a dangerous equine herpes virus.
"Everyone figures we'd rather be safe than sorry," said Lyle Gronewold of Gothenburg, president of the Nebraska division of the NPEA. "Most of the riders I've talked with think the national organization made the right choice."
Nasty weather, including thunderstorms of various intensity, have not deterred Gronewold from past re-enactments.
Weather hasn't kept most of the other 200 Nebraska riders at home either.
But a highly contagious herpes virus that can be deadly to horses has officials taking a cautious path.
The outbreak of the virus has been traced to an event in Ogden, UT, in early May and has been blamed for a dozen horse deaths in at least nine states.
Gronewold said all of the Nebraska horses exposed to the virus have been released from the quarantine by the state veterinarian.
"But we ride in eight states and all of the horses in those states have not been released," he said. "It's just better not to risk it."
But officials aren't willing to scrap the re-ride this summer, just push it back a few weeks.
The event had been scheduled to begin Wednesday (today) putting the re-enactors south of Gothenburg on Friday morning.
Now the re-ride will take off Aug. 17 at St. Joseph, reaching the Kansas-Nebraska border on Aug. 18.
Gronewold said that puts the Pony Express mochila at Midway Ranch south of Gothenburg mid-morning on Friday, Aug. 19.
When choosing a new date, Gronewold said officials tried to look beyond the herpes virus incubation period as well as miss most county fairs, state fairs and school activities.
"You're never going to hit everyone's schedule," he said.
At the same time, Gronewold noted that several events in Nebraska are being cancelled, postponed or moved due to the high water situation.
"With the river the way it is, there might have been some places we couldn't ride in Nebraska now anyway," he said. "Maybe it's a blessing."
Roughly 200 of Nebraska's 240 association members plan to ride in the re-enactment that spans 500 miles of the 1,966-mile total route.
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Slackware 9.1 was released the other day
well, did anyone downloaded and installed it so we can hear your opinions? (=
I don\'t wanna grow up change my skateboard for a tie
Do you mean 9.1 because 9.0 has been released for a good while now.
the Open Source model doesn\'t offer any great benefit in
terms of reliability and security. -Bill Gates
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- Resources for Parents
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1. Resources for Parents
8 Rules for Parenting a College Freshman
Rule #1: Avoid Asking Them If They're Homesick The power of association can be a dangerous thing. A friend once told me, "The idea of being homesick didn't even occur to me, what with all the new things that were going on, until my mom called on one of the first weekends and asked, 'Are you homesick?' Then it hit me." See more
2. Academics at Willamette
Mark O. Hatfield Library
The Mark O. Hatfield Library serves as the library for the College of Liberal Arts, the Graduate School of Education and the Atkinson Graduate School of Management. The Hatfield Library offers a collection of more than 400,000 books, newspapers, video recordings, sound recordings, federal documents and journals. In addition, some 28 million books and other materials are available through an arrangement with more than 30 academic libraries in the Northwest. The Hatfield Library includes many attractive areas suitable for study and reflection. A variety of displays are hosted and lectures, readings and recitals are held frequently in the Hatfield Room.
Registrar's Office
The University registrar is responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the official academic records of the University. Some of the services the Registrar's Office provides include: registration, transcript requests, degree/graduation audits, verification enrollments, transfer eligibility, athletic eligibility, and Veteran's affairs.
Can the Registrar's Office provide me with a copy of my student's grades?
No, the Federal Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits us from releasing student grades to anyone without their written approval. We can provide you with Verification Enrollment/Grades for insurance purposes.
Where can my student get a release form?
If your student wishes to give you access to their academic records, they can get a records release form from our office. Please note that you need a separate records release form for billing and academic records.
Student Academic Grants and Awards
The Office of Student Academic Grants and Awards (SAGA) supports high-achieving students looking to further their academic and career goals. SAGA works with students developing pre-professional skills and graduate school plans, as well as those applying for external merit-based, nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships such as the Truman, Rhodes and Fulbright. SAGA also administers the Carson Undergraduate Research Grant, College Colloquium, Student Research Grant, and Presidential Scholars Program.
3. Financial Resources
Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office awards financial aid including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study on the basis of need, with some exceptions based on academic excellence and/or activity achievement.
Do you have to redo the FAFSA every year?
YES! You must redo your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year to be eligible to receive financial aid.
When is the FAFSA due?
The FAFSA cannot be filed prior to October 1, but should be filed no later than March 15 for full consideration in Willamette need-based aid programs.
What is PLUS loan?
The PLUS loan is a federal program that enables credit-eligible parents to borrow to pay the educational expenses of their dependent college students. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid. For additional information about PLUS loans, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Student Accounts
The Student Accounts Office is the centralized billing and collection point for all student accounts. This office is responsible for the billing and collection of tuition, room and meal plan charges and other student fees. Encourage your student to personally contact Student Accounts by email, phone or in person regarding any questions or concerns. We are here to help.
How do I receive a bill for tuition and fees?
Willamette University administers bills for tuition and fees through an online billing system called Bill+Payment. Students need to set parents/guardians up as authorized users in order to have access to the online billing system (see instructions below). Once a parent is set up as an authorized user, they will receive an email each time a new bill is loaded to Bill+Payment. The body of the email will include a hyperlink to the online billing system. In addition, the online bill can be accessed through the following Student Accounts web page: www.willamette.edu/dept/studentaccounts/access_bill/. After logging in to Bill+Payment, select eBills from the menu at the top of the page. On the eBills screen click "View" under "Most Recent Billing Statement". The bill will pop up on the screen.
How do I pay my student's bill?
There are a few options for paying your student's bill:
- Payment can be made through Bill+Payment, Willamette University's online billing and payment system. Bill+Payment can be accessed by clicking on the following link: bill access. Please note that students need to set parents/guardians up as authorized users in order to access their account on Bill+Payment(see instructions below).
- Payments can be mailed to the Student Accounts Office. Please include the student's name and ID number on the check. Mail your payment to: Willamette University, Attn: Student Accounts, 900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301.
- Pay in person at the Cashier's window located in Waller Hall on the 1st floor.
- Pay via the University payment plan available through Tuition Management Systems (TMS). For more information about Willamette's payment plan option please call TMS at 1-800-722-4867 or visit www.afford.com.
How do students authorize parents/guardians to access Bill+Payment?
- Log in to Bill+Payment, which can be accessed here.
- Select Authorized Users from sub-menu under "My Account".
- Enter e-mail address where parent/guardian would prefer to receive communications from Bill+Payment.
- Select "yes" or "no" to allow access, or not, to tuition statements and payment history. Then, select "Continue".
- Accept "Agreement to Add Authorized User".
- Parents will receive two e-mails from Bill+Payment. One e-mail will include the URL link to Bill+Payment and their user name (e-mail address). The 2nd e-mail will include the temporary password for Bill+Payment. Parents/Guardians will need to input their name and establish a permanent password after logging in to Bill+Payment for the first time.
4. Bishop Wellness Center
Bishop Wellness Center provides holistic services, in partnership with students, to promote optimal well being. Our services include: counseling services, student health services, and student insurance.
Counseling Services
What services are covered?
Students are seen for depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, alcohol and drug issues and a variety of other problems.
Are the counselors qualified?
All Counseling Services staff members have professional degrees. Please see our staff web page for a complete listing.
Can you help with a referral?
If a student needs medication or prefers an outside referral, the staff will work closely to assist the student in finding care. If an incoming student is on medication, please schedule an appointment early in the semester to avoid any lapse in care.
How much will it cost?
Counseling services, workshops, consultation and use of the self-help library are free to students enrolled full or part time.
Student Health Services
Services Provided
- Evaluation and treatment for illness and injury
- Medical care for men's and women's reproductive health
- Medication dispensary
- Facilitation of referrals to medical specialists in the Salem community
- Self-care center with non-prescription medication samples
- Patient education programs for the campus community
Student Insurance
5. Living on Campus
Campus Safety, Security and Parking
Willamette's Campus Safety, Security and Parking Office provides the Willamette community with a safe and secure environment that facilitates the academic achievement and advancement of students.
Is Willamette's campus safe?
Willamette is generally a safe campus, but it is important for all members of our community to actively participate in ways to maintain that safety. The best way to do this is for students to be responsible about their personal safety and to report suspicious activity.
What is the most common campus crime?
Property theft is the most common crime on campus. Please talk with your student about the following tips to help protect their property:
- Whenever you leave your residence hall room, lock the door and the window.
- Never prop open locked doors to buildings.
- Do not leave backpacks or purses unattended in public places, especially in the libraries or Sparks Center.
- Lock your bicycle with a "U-shaped" lock. Cables can be easily cut. U-shaped locks are available from the Willamette Store.
- Register your bicycle at the Campus Safety Office at no charge.
- Park your car in a well-lighted area. Take your keys, and make sure your vehicle is locked. If you have expensive stereo equipment, etc., consider buying an alarm system.
What if they have to walk to and from those parking lots at night?
Willamette has an escort service available to students. Escorts are available on campus and up to two blocks off campus after dark.
Does Willamette have a visitor parking lot?
Yes, visitor parking is available in the guest parking lot at the northeast corner of Winter and Bellevue streets. One-day parking permits are available for purchase, space permitting.
Do I need a permit when I arrive for Opening Days?
No, you will not need a permit while on campus for Opening Days.
Where can I get an approved extension cord for my student's residence hall room?
Approved extension cords are available at the Willamette Store.
Compass Card Office
The Compass Card Office manages the University's Compass Card. This card is the University's ID card, but is also much more. The Compass Card provides door access to residential and academic buildings and is also a campus debit card. The Compass Card is accepted at the Willamette Store, the Bistro and various vending, copy and laundry machines around campus.
Can I add money to my student's card?
Yes, you can add funds to your student's account using a credit card. If you can access the Internet, you can add funds using Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards. Access the Willamette University website at www.willamette.edu/compass card and click on "Online Card Office." Funds will be posted to your student's account immediately.
What is the difference between Meal Plan Points and Compass Cash?
Meal Plan Points are allocated from the board plan for residence hall students. These points can only be used for food purchases and are not refundable or transferable. Compass Cash can be used in any location on campus that accepts the Compass Card, including dining locations.
Can Compass Cash be refunded?
No, funds added to your Compass Card account are not refundable except upon graduation, withdrawal or termination from the University. Refund checks will be mailed upon a written request for a refund.
Greek Life
Willamette University's Greek community is composed of four national men's fraternities and one colony and three national sororities. These organizations offer friendship and camaraderie through brotherhood and sisterhood, leadership opportunities, philanthropic and community service work, scholastic support and encouragement, and lifetime membership in the organizations, which provide benefits and support long after college.
What is the relationship between the Greek community and the University?
Willamette University recognizes the significant contribution of fraternities and sororities and actively supports these organizations by providing personnel and resources to aid in their development. University employees serve as advisors to Greek governing councils and provide access to the student database for the purpose of membership recruitment. Chapters have opportunities to receive on-campus housing and office space for Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils.
Fraternities and sororities also receive the benefits of being recognized student organizations at Willamette, as outlined in the student handbook.
The Mail Center
Upon admission to the University, students will be required to maintain an assigned mailbox and will keep that mailbox throughout their college career provided that they are pre-registered and prepaid each semester. Mailing services offered to the Willamette community include selling stamps and postage; providing vendor services such as Federal Express, UPS and a variety of services through the U.S. Post Office.
Important Mailing Information for Parents
Student Addresses Please address all mail using the proper format shown below:
Your student's full name
Willamette University
900 State Street X123 (Your student's mailbox here)
Salem, OR 97301-3930
Your student's mailbox number will consist of a letter and three numbers as shown in bold in the above example.
If you send your student a package that is too big for his/her mailbox, the Mail Center will hold the package and send an email notifying them of its arrival. Students are required to sign for all packages. All students will be asked to present current Willamette University issued identification to receive their package.
Residential Services
Residential Services administers the housing contract/apartment lease for all on- campus residences and provides the following services: assignments, meal plans, keys, rental references, guest rooms and renovation/facility projects. Further information on these topics is available on our website.
If my son or daughter already lives in Salem, does he/she still have to live on campus?
All freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus unless they are married, over 21, or living with parent(s) within a 25-mile commute. Release from the residency requirement is by application only, per contract terms and conditions.
Are the residences networked?
Yes, all residence halls, apartments, fraternities and sororities have wireless network access. All residences, except Haseldorf Apartments, have a direct network connection as well.
How does my student get connected in the residences?
A student needs 1) a network-ready computer, either a Macintosh or a Windows PC with a 10baseT or 100baseT Ethernet card; 2) a Cat 5 (twisted pair) Ethernet cable; and 3) a web browser. Once the Ethernet card has been installed, students just connect the network cable to the port in the room, boot the computer, open the browser and follow the instructions to register. Most students find that they can get connected with no further assistance. For more information, please visit the WITS website.
Can students cook in the residences?
No cooking is allowed in student rooms for health and safety reasons. Also, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, toasters, rice cookers and George Foreman grills, etc., are not allowed in the residence halls, fraternities or sororities (except in the apartments).
What is theme housing?
Within Willamette's residences, theme housing provides students the opportunity to experience informal education outside of the classroom. Willamette's theme programs include substance-free living, a community free from the influence of alcohol and tobacco (Baxter and Shepard), celebration of international culture (WISH), environmental, outdoor and service learning focus (Terra), and self-governance in a living-learning community (Kaneko). Each program provides special activities and the opportunity to interact with faculty and friends who share common interests.
Are the residence halls safe?
The community, like any other, is as safe as its members choose to make it. Outside doors are equipped with card readers activated by your student's Compass ID card. Residence halls are accessible to residents 24 hours a day and to other Willamette University students between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Do students need renter's insurance while living on campus?
Students should obtain their own property insurance. The University does not assume liability for any damage to or theft of personal property. Many home-owners' policies provide coverage for the belongings of dependents who are attending school and living away from home. We suggest that you discuss this possibility with your insurance agent before purchasing any additional coverage.
What if my student does not get along with his or her roommate?
Learning to share a room can be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of the undergraduate experience. Roommates are expected to establish and maintain open lines of communication and to address concerns to each other directly whenever possible. Resident Advisors in each living community are trained to assist roommates in learning to communicate with one another and to help mediate conflicts when necessary. If problems persist in a roommate situation, Resident Advisors bring the students' issues to professional staff members in the Housing office, who then work to assist the students.
Willamette Meal Plan
Are students required to have a meal plan?
All students living in the residence halls or a fraternity are required to participate in the Willamette Meal Plan Program. All students living in a sorority are required to participate in the Sorority Meal Plan Program.
What if my son or daughter has medical or dietary restrictions?
Your son or daughter should talk to a Bon Appetit manager regarding his or her medical or dietary restrictions. The on-campus dining program has been designed with flexibility to meet the unique needs of each student.
Is it possible for students to change their meal plan during the semester?
Meal plan changes are accepted during the first two weeks of fall and spring semester. All requests must be in writing from the student listed on the account to be accepted. Forms are available online through the student's JASON Account (Joint Academic/Administrative System), by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com, or in the Residential Services Office during the meal plan change period. No meal plan changes are accepted after the second week of the fall and spring semester. Can you give me an example of how Points work for breakfast and lunch?
Every food item has an individual Points value. Whatever items you select are totaled at the cash register and automatically deducted from your Points. Points are a method of assigning values for the different meal plan options. They are not real money.
Do students get a cash refund if they have Points left over?
No, there is no compensation for leftover Points.
What happens to the student's Points at the end of the semester?
Students on the Willamette Meal Plan Program: At the end of the fall, the Points are carried forward to the spring semester Willamette Meal Plan if your student remains in a residence hall or fraternity. If your student moves to a sorority, an on-campus apartment, off campus or leaves Willamette for any reason, any Points remaining on your account will not carry over. At the end of spring semester, students must use up their Points as they will not carry over to the next fall semester.
If students run out of Meal Plan Points what can they do?
Students can add money to their Compass Card. Voluntary money that is put on the card is known as Compass Cash and can be used in several locations on campus. There are many ways to add funds to the Compass Card. Some of them include cash-to-card machines located around campus, going to the Campus Card office, or online at www.willamette.edu/compasscard/. Funds added to the compass Card account are not refundable except upon graduation, withdrawal or termination from the University.
6. University Resources
Career Services
Career Services provides guidance about career options/choices, decision-making, how-to's and graduate schools for all Willamette students. More than 30 workshops are offered throughout the school year to assist with writing resumes, cover letters, personal statements, graduate school applications, graduate entrance exam preparation, determining a major, job searches and interviewing. Our website offers an online version of SIGI3, a career guidance and information resource, along with many helpful sites for internships, jobs and graduate/professional schools.
The Career Services staff includes a director, career advisor, career counselor and several student assistants. Major office programs include the Internship and Volunteer Fair and the First Avenue Career and Graduate School Fair. Students can schedule individual and group appointments, and staff will work with students whatever their needs may be.
Community Outreach Program
The Community Outreach Program acts as a resource to strengthen the connection between the Salem community and Willamette University. The program supports student-initiated outreach projects incorporating service into coursework, and aids in creating opportunities for students to practice leadership skills.
What is service learning at Willamette University?
Service learning is a method of teaching based on the principle that community involvement is an invaluable component to a student's educational experience. The collaboration of those involved in service learning - faculty member, student and community partner - and the insight shared between the three, creates an effective forum for learning by bringing to life theory explored in the classroom. Not only does this methodology of teaching enhance the overall educational experience of Willamette University students enrolled in service learning courses, it also makes a positive impact on the wellness of our Salem community.
International Education
The Office of International Education (OIE) provides administrative oversight of and information about international and domestic off-campus study opportunities for Willamette students. Willamette sponsored programs earn Willamette credit and include semester and academic year sites. The OIE also provides advising, programming, advocacy and various services to international students, visiting scholars, language assistants and faculty.
Study Abroad Services Provided for Students
- Semester or academic year programs located in more than 40 countries around the world
- Domestic semester programs in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
International Student and Scholar Services
- Advising related to cultural, personal, academic and social adjustment, finances, health, etc.
- Advising and assistance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service(USCIS), Department of State (DOS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) regulations and procedures
- Campus cultural and educational programming
- Administration of WU insurance plan for international students and their dependents
The Willamette Store
The Willamette Store is your place for everything Willamette! Find official gear, faculty authored books & music, purchase software and insignia gifts - all online. Please browse our website, stop by our store, or contact us directly by calling 503-370-6315. During the academic year store hours are M-F 8:30-5:30 & Saturday 10-4:30. Summer hours are 8:30-4:30 M-F.
How much will textbooks cost per semester?
These will vary by course selection, but typically the average cost per semester is $400 to $500.
What if a student drops a class and wants to return a textbook?
Textbook refund and exchange information is printed on a flyer attached to each textbook receipt. Students must keep their receipts and follow the conditions listed on the flyer to qualify for a refund or exchange. In general, textbooks may be returned during the first week of classes.
Where can a student go for advice about buying a computer or software?
The Willamette Store's computer shop features recommended desktop and notebook computers, often at special prices for WU students. Computer Shop staff can also help students with build-to-order systems. An assortment of popular software packages at academic prices is available, and we will special order any available software with no shipping charges added.
How can I order a clothing item or a gift for my son or daughter?
The Willamette Store stocks a wide variety of Willamette University imprinted clothing and gift items. Several of our most popular items are also available on our easy-to-use website, www.thewillamettestore.com. Web orders can be held in the store for pickup or can be delivered to addresses in any state.
Willamette Integrated Technology Services (WITS)
WITS is responsible for the planning and management of the campus network; technical assistance for students, faculty and staff; general access microcomputer facilities; multimedia/production; audiovisual check-out and telephone services. WITS provides support and resources for the integration of information technologies into teaching and learning.
What is my student's email address?
An email address is a student's user name followed by @willamette.edu. A student's user name is usually the first letter of the first name followed by the first seven letters of the last name. If a person's name is Gwen Sunken, for example, her user name is firstname.lastname@example.com. However, there are exceptions (like multiple students with the same first initial and last name). Students will be assigned user names when they create their Willamette network account or when they register their computers on the campus network.
How can students make long distance calls?
Students must have a telephone calling card with a toll free access number in order to make long distance calls from campus phones. To make a long distance call, they dial 9 + 1 + toll free calling card number + area code + number. For details see www.willamette.edu/wits/services/telephone/stuphone.htm
Does Willamette have a wireless network? Can students use it?
Yes, Willamette does have "Wi-Fi" or an 802.11b wireless network that extends throughout the campus and any student may use it. If your student is bringing a laptop to campus, you may wish to consider getting a model that has both wired and wireless networking built into it or purchasing a separate wireless network card so they may conveniently connect to the campus network and the Internet in classrooms, the library, the snack bar, or the dining hall. For more information see www.willamette.edu/wits/services/networks/wireless.htm
Where would my student go for help with computer problems or repair?
Students should first call the WITS Help Desk. If the problem cannot be solved over the telephone, the Help Desk will suggest one of several alternatives. If it seems like a software problem, the Help Desk will ask the student to bring the machine and all original disks to the Help Desk where someone will guide the student through removing a virus, reconfiguring system settings or in the extreme case, reformatting the hard drive and reinstalling the system. The Help Desk staff will not do the work for the student. If it appears to be a hardware problem and the computer is under warranty, your student will be directed to contact the manufacturer. If the computer is out of warranty, your student can contact the manufacturer (often best for laptops), or take the machine to a local repair shop (the Help Desk will provide a list).
How will the University contact my student in case of a campus emergency?
The University will use a variety of contact methods depending on the nature of the emergency. One of the most effective on our small campus is to send Campus Safety officers or other staff to individual buildings or areas to explain the situation. As appropriate, we will use as many means as possible, including sirens, radio announcements, posts to the University website and broadcast messages to voicemail to inform students. We strongly recommend that all students carry cell phones and that they provide their cell phone numbers to the University for purposes of emergency contact.
7. Student Records
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma launched its response to rival Texas' $300 million Longhorn Network on Wednesday, announcing a 10-year partnership with Fox Sports to air games live along with original content in a Sooner Sports TV programming package.
Instead of a round-the-clock dedicated channel similar to the Longhorn Network, Oklahoma will broadcast occasional blocks of programming on Fox's regional sports networks and nationally on Fox College Sports.
The arrangement will allow for live game broadcasts of Oklahoma men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball and Olympic sports as well as pregame and postgame shows for football games, football coach Bob Stoops' weekly television show and coverage of the annual spring football game.
It does not include Oklahoma football games, some of which already air on Fox under the Big 12 television contract.
"We did have a chance to examine several different options, including a stand-alone, 24/7 type of channel but this really gives us the best of all possible worlds," athletic director Joe Castiglione said. "We have substantial OU branding and programming along with immediate and full distribution for fans throughout Oklahoma, Texas, our region and ... through a variety of Fox platforms around the country."
The Longhorn Network has had trouble finding a foothold with cable and satellite providers. Just before the season, a deal was reached with AT&T U-verse to air the network, which is run in partnership with ESPN.
Oklahoma decided instead to partner with Fox, which will air the Sooners' programs on channels people already get instead of negotiating with carriers to add another channel.
"Being able to launch and reach almost 9 million people with the opportunity to grow that base is exciting," Castiglione said. "We examined the amount of programming that we would have available to us. Getting at least 1,000 hours of programming in a multi-platform network really was exciting for us. This is at least 10 times the amount of programming OU has been able to offer up previously to our fans."
The agreement allows Fox to air at least 1,000 hours of sports programming each year. Much of the content will be available to about 9 million television homes in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana over Fox's regional sports networks.
Fox Sports Southwest vice president Jon Heidtke said there would be an "emphasis to looking at the fan base in Oklahoma" but some programs would air nationally on Fox College Sports, which is available in New York City and Los Angeles.
"We're going to do our part to try to make sure that Sooner fans throughout the country are going to have access to this great programming and to this newly created programming as well," Heidtke said.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
"We know it's enough to make Sooner Sports TV sustainable for really the foreseeable future," Castiglione said. "It allows us to invest in the type of equipment and production necessary to produce over 1,000 hours of specific OU programming."
Oklahoma has made an investment in its video production facilities over the past five years, building a state-of-the-art HD production facility and using fiber optics to link sports venues across campus. The university's SoonerVision production unit has 95 employees.
Programming is expected to include about eight men's basketball games per season. Fox Sports has already been showing Stoops' weekly press conference, and the pregame and postgame shows began with the season opener against UTEP on Sept. 1.
The weekly coaches shows for men's basketball coach Lon Kruger and women's counterpart Sherri Coale are also included in the deal, along with shows on baseball and softball and the other spring sports. Some all-access football content will be available online but not on television.
Heidtke said one attractive part of the deal had nothing to do with live, present-day game content.
"They've got a tremendous amount of archival footage, going back into the '30s and '40s and Bud Wilkinson days," Heidtke said. "Certainly, the OU fans are really going to enjoy this when we bring that to life but I think college football fans in general will enjoy taking a walk down memory lane, seeing and reliving some of those great moments in college football past. OU is in the center of a lot of those throughout all the decades."
Heidtke said the Oklahoma programming will replace "some of the national content out there that really hasn't resonated with our viewers" in the Southwest region.


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Philipthelam wrote:Another thing to consider: a lot of you are saying that the current helmets don't offer much protection. Would you support MHL if the aus helmet standards were a lot higher and people had to wear better helmets that offer more protection? What if they changed the law and we all had to wear better helmets and there was actually evidence to suggest that with better helmets there was less people getting head injuries from cycling?
No. Would you support MHLs for all car occupants if the evidence showed there would be less people getting head injuries from driving?
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New laws give parents more control over video games
NEW Queensland legislation requiring computer gamers to show proof of age when purchasing violent or graphic video games is set to put the power back into the hands of concerned parents.
But Gametraders Toowoomba owner David Campbell believes the new measures may not be as effective as intended.
The new legislation will introduce the R18+ category to certain video games.
The move has delighted gamers who now expect a greater range of "realistic" games to enter the market.
The move also gives parents piece of mind knowing that children will not be able to purchase the games without first showing proof of age beforehand.
However Mr Campbell, who owns and runs Gametraders a computer game retailer in Grand Central, said children would still be able to access R18+ game-play videos from internet video-sharing sites like YouTube.
"Kids will still be able to go on and watch these game-play clips if they want too," Mr Campbell said.
"That's going to be the hard thing for parents to control.
"As for us it's just like bottle shops selling alcohol, we'll have to check people's IDs if we think they are under 18."
Reader poll
Should gamers have to show proof of age when purchasing video games?
This poll ended on 18 March 2013.
Current Results
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Mr Campbell said customers purchasing MA15+ games from his store who he believed to be under 15 were already being asked for ID.
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie said in a statement that the introduction of the R18+ classification, which has already been implemented in other states and territories around the country, would protect underage gamers from inappropriate material.
"I encourage parents to be guided by these classifications, as I'm sure many are aware of the levels of violence and adult material contained in some computer games," he said.
"This system has worked with films for a long time and it makes sense for computer games to be treated in the same way."


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ROME – An Italian prosecutor has formally requested a manslaughter indictment against the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which crashed into a reef off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people.
The prosecutors' office in Grosseto also wants Capt. Francesco Schettino to be tried for causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship while the frantic evacuation of passengers and crew was still being conducted. A judge must decide whether to order a trial for Schettino and five others named in the indictment request Monday.
Prosecutors also said Costa Crociere SpA, the Italian cruise company, has asked for a plea bargain agreement which, if it was accepted, could see Costa pay a $1.35 million fine.
The ship went aground off the Italian island of Giglio during a publicity stunt.


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A phrase of approval when you agree with something. Commonly used by Australians
"Tony Abbott is a wanker"
"Bloody Oath!"
"Bloody Oath!"
by mrratburn April 03, 2015
Australian, slang. an expression to emphasise the the intencity of ones opinion. To declare honesty.
Mate, did your mate drink that whole Carton of beer I had in the fridge?
"Bloody Oath he did mate...( burp) "
"Bloody Oath he did mate...( burp) "
by christopher January 20, 2004
Australian slang term. Used in light hearted manner conveying humour at seriousness of subject under discussion. The more humour Australians use in speech is indicator of seriousness involved.
Q: Has the flood destroyed your farm and all the crops?
A; Bloody Oath, we'll have to start from scratch.
A; Bloody Oath, we'll have to start from scratch.
by ErnMalleyscrub April 17, 2011
buy the domain for your recipe blog


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After a brief hiatus (due to contracting Type-1 DICE-syntery from my time at Las Vegas' DICE Summit last week), TOKYOPOP's Cosplay Friday returns with a heapin' helpin' of the best cosplay from around the web this week. From Sailor Moon to Resident Evil to Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the most terrifyingly realistic Mario you've seen (sorry, Bob Hoskins), we've got a little something for everyone. So sit back, relax, eat the remainder of that Whitman's Chocolate Sampler from yesterday, and enjoy the view.
We can only assume that this is Tuxedo Mask's futile Nemo shoveling attempt. Or he just watched American Beauty for the first time.
We're not sure why Carnival in Spain requires families to dress up in costume, but we want to have breakfast, second breakfast, and elevensies with this family.
Mother of uncanny valleys! This Mario cosplay is extremely off-putting at first until you realize that it's actually the greatest goddamn cosplay of all time.
What're ya buyin'? What're ya sellin'? What're ya cosplayin'? A kick-ass Merchant (Resident Evil IV)? Ah, that'll fetch a high price!
Let's be real – we love Jennifer Lawrence (and Rebecca Romijn, theoretically), but this is the Mystique we all really wanted to see.
Did the fourth wall of the Internet shatter? Because this Rider and Waver Velvet (Fate/Zero) duo is practically perfect.
A Mandalorian Merc in our midst? Why it's none other than Stacey Bender in her Bo-Katan finest.
"I'm blue, if I were green I would die" – what I imagine was going through Yaya Han's head during this entire art nouveau Chun-Li photoshoot.
Since Valentine's Day was yesterday and because we love Young Justice (RIP), here's Superboy and Miss Martian lookin' all adorable.
This is the Von Schweetz-est cosplay we've seen all week! C'mon, guys, you know it wouldn't be Cosplay Friday without one cringe-inducing pun.
What do you think? Quemment below and let us know! Got some hot cosplay tips or someone you think should be featured? Quemment or drop me a line on Twitter! Want even more content like this? Get the TOKYOPOP newsletter delivered to your inbox!


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STOCKTON - Stockton Fire Chief Jeff Piechura calls the city's need for four new fire trucks desperate.
STOCKTON - Stockton Fire Chief Jeff Piechura calls the city's need for four new fire trucks desperate.
It's gotten so bad that when he sends some old engines out to a big fire, a mechanic follows just in case it breaks down in the middle of an emergency.
Half of the city's 16 engines have been on the job 20 years or more.
That's too long, said Piechura, who took the job as Stockton's chief in October but has been fighting fires for 33 years.
"This poses a risk to the safety of the city, its citizens and to the firefighters who use the trucks," Piechura said in court papers.
On Wednesday, the city's attorneys speaking on Piechura's behalf will ask U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein to approve a $1.9 million lease agreement between Stockton and Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio.
If Klein agrees, four custom built 1500 GPM Pumper trucks could be rolling the streets of Stockton by March 15.
The city doesn't believe it needs to ask for the judge's approval - a position Stockton's attorneys will argue in the same court hearing on another finger of its pending Chapter 9 case - but they will do it in this case at Pierce's request.
The city originally signed an agreement with Pierce in February, before the city filed bankruptcy June 28. Pierce next scuttled the deal fearing the bankrupt city may not pay in full, and the firm asked to draw up a new lease with assurances written in.
The new agreement includes a paragraph that allows Pierce to sue Stockton for the payments if the city defaults, despite a provision of the bankruptcy code that suspends litigation.
The city agreed to this condition, bringing them before Judge Klein on Wednesday.
Ironically, the city's request for Klein's approval contradicts Stockton's position in an ongoing battle also on Wednesday's court docket.
Stockton and its Wall Street creditors are fighting over the city's need for the judge's approval to settle a $55,000 lawsuit filed by a man who sued over alleged excessive force used by police officers.
The city wished simply to pay the man, Christopher Hallon, the relatively small sum in exchange for him to drop the lawsuit. The city could then cross one more pending lawsuit off its list of liabilities.
Stockton's lead bankruptcy attorney Marc Levinson maintains that the city can do this because under Chapter 9, the judge cannot dictate how the city spends its money or makes political decisions.
The judge's role, Levinson further argues, in a municipal bankruptcy is limited to deciding if a city is eligible for Chapter 9 and then approve its financial reorganization, called a plan of adjustment.
The creditors disagree. Jeffrey Bjork, the attorney for Assured Guaranty Corp., which insured millions of dollars worth of Stockton's bonds, along with other creditors who stand to lose millions in the city's bankruptcy, contend that Stockton is oversimplifying the protections outlined in a Chapter 9 case.
"The city envisions an utterly one-sided Chapter 9 landscape, in which the debtor is free to act with impunity and without judicial oversight," the capital market creditors argue in court papers.
The city and its creditors have already argued their positions before Klein and filed reams of written arguments. He asked for more to help him make this key ruling.
The California Public Employees' Retirement System, which manages the pension plans of the city retirees, also filed briefs in support of Stockton's position.
It is unclear Wednesday if Klein will make an oral ruling from the bench or issue his written decision later.
The over-arching fight in Stockton's bankruptcy is if the city did enough to cut its expenses before making an appeal to the bankruptcy court. That question is scheduled for a Feb. 26 hearing.
Contact reporter Scott Smith at (209) 546-8296 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/smithblog.