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Business Division - SLOs FAQs
Business Division Student Learning Outcomes Course Disciplines:
Course Level SLOs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. SAC's SLOs, AUOs & GEOs:
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1. What is an SLO (Student Learning Outcome)?
An SLO is anything that a student knows, does, thinks or feels as a result of an educational experience.
2. What is an AUO (Administrative Unit Objective)?
An AUO is what clients experience,receive, or understand as a result of a given service.
3. What is an SA (Strategic Action)?
A strategic Action (SAs) is a step that an academic program or administrative unit may take to achieve its goals and is not necessarily assessed through the five steps.
4. What is a GEO (General Education Outcome)?
A general education outcome (GEO) is a statement that defines the knowledge, skills, and perspectives acquired by a student who satisfies the general education requirements. These can include content knowledge obtained from a range of disciplines, expected intellectual abilities, and the development of personal and social responsibility that are commensurate with those of an educated citizen in a democratic society. A GEO is a type of an SLO.
5. How are student learning outcomes different from measurable objectives?
Measurable objectives set the parameters for the course. SLOs address what students leave the course with. EX: Student will be able to write an essay with correct form and format in a variety of rhetorical modes. (Measurable Objective). Student will be able to explain the structure of an essay. (SLO).
6. Are student learning outcomes just a passing fad, a flavor of the month?
Mt.SAC has incorporated SLOs into programs such as graphic arts, psych tech, business and the career institutes. Additionally, VTEA grants have supported SLO training such as Langford and Alverno Institutes over the past 10 years. Last year, accreditation has also added impetus to implement SLOs into the assessment process.
7. Who else is implementing SLOs?
SLOs have been incorporated into accrediting standards by accreditation commissions across the country for the past 20 years. WASC is the last accrediting group to incorporate SLOs into its process. See the following sites: Anne Arundel:
(go to Student Outcomes Assessment), Mira Costa College:
8. Why is Mt. SAC using the Nichols model when there are so many others out there?
The Academic Senate-appointed SLOs Steering Committee considered many models and chose the Nichols model because it gave the AUOs option, allowing us to include the support areas. It also adapted well to the grass roots approach the committee believed was vital to success while it honored past improvement initiatives on campus.
9. Why is it important to include support areas in this initiative?
Mt. SAC's original SLOs Implementation Proposal was based on the premise that the entire campus supports student learning. It also makes the assumption that success in a transformative effort such as this is tied to total campus commitment.
10. What about those departments on campus that have already been working with SLOs?
The SLOs/AUOs Implmentation team has been pleased to find a number of departments already working on SLOs. Some are using our model and some are not. In either case, we have recorded the departments' efforts, and we have worked with faculty members on any minor adjustments needed for consistency with campus-wide efforts and for documentation purposes.
11. Why should I participate in SLOs if I'm not an instructor?
Student learning experiences don't just occur in the classroom. Support for learning is required across the college community.
Example: Students will be able to readily utilize the available resources in the library.
12. How are SLOs connected to continuous quality improvement (cqi)?
Actually, the core concepts are similar. SLOs are a concrete way to measure our effectiveness.
13. How long does it take to develop SLOs?
While SLOs can be generated in a two hour meeting, assessing them could require as much as a year's planning.
14. Will SLO Assessment and Results be tied to the budget process or allocation of department funds?
Monies will be needed to support the assessment process, SLOs will not drive the budget process or determine the allocation of funds.
15. Is the SLO process going to be connected to salaries, advancement, or faculty evaluation?
These are contract issues.
16. How is assessment of SLOs different than assignment of a grade?
The primary difference is in the use of the assessment results. The assignment of a grade quantifies the overall level of student achievement or competency, allowing for a common basis of comparison assuming all faculty utilize the same standards for grading. The grade, however, gives no information about what a student has learned. Additionally, SLOs look at the student population, not the individual, achievement.
17. Are SLOs intended to replace the grading system?
No. SLOs are not intended to replace any type of grading system. Please refer to this whitepaper:
Grades versus SLOs
A grade provides an overall picture of how a student performed in the entirety of the course. It does not indicate how well a student obtained various skills and concepts. Whereas grades are meant to be student-specific, SLOs are meant to be skill-specific. The purpose of SLOs is to first determine which skills are most central to the course and then to assess if and how well a group of students have indeed obtained those skills. A student who attains course-level measureable objectives and those measurable objectives are related to an SLO is said to have attained the SLO. Grades are thus awarded to the student based on achieving the measurable objective and its related SLO. Attainment of degrees and/or certificates follows a similar pattern in that if the measurable objectives for the course and thus the relevant program are achieved, then students are awarded their degree and/or certificates based on the SLOs.
18. What if our assessment tells us that our students are NOT meeting the SLOs we have established?
Then…congratulations! You have just learned something very important about either your program or your assessment instrument or both. Results may be unexpected, but they are always fruitful inasmuch as they give us information about what we are doing.
19. What is the relationship between an SLO, an AUO, and a GEO?
The same process is used to develop and assess SLOs, AUOs and GEOs and consists of the following five steps:
Mission / Goals
Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Summary of Data
Use of Results
Course-level and program-level SLOs stay within the discipline whereas a GEO, which is another type of SLO, crosses disciplinary boundaries. AUOs are separate from learning outcomes like SLOs and GEOs because they measure service expectations instead of learning expectations.
20. How did SLOs, AUOs, and GEOs get their start?
Mt. SAC began developing SLOs and AUOs in 2004. An SLO/AUO Implementation Team (with leadership from faculty) was formed and worked for three years to facilitate these processes at the college. In 2007, the SLO Committee was formed and took over these efforts with the leadership and support of the SLO Coordinator and the assistance of the Research and Institutional Effectiveness Office. The college began the GEOs process in 2007. The GEO Committee facilitates this process with the leadership and support of the GEO Coordinator and the assistance of the Research and Institutional Effectiveness Office. Each of these efforts supports Mt. SAC's commitment to enhance teaching and learning, thereby working to increase the success of its students.
21. What is the relationship between course-level measurable objectives and course-level SLOs?
Course-level measurable objectives encompass the content of a course and are used to form SLOs. Many measurable objectives resemble SLOs since they outline the skills that a student will learn through the course and thus, need to be minimally revised to become SLOs. Other measureable objectives may need to be combined or broken down to function as SLOs. Measurable objectives can also be combined to create higher-level SLOs that look at a student's ability to synthesize various skills.
22. What is the relationship between SLOs and ePIE?
SLOs are a component of a unit's Planning for Institutional Effectiveness (i.e., Mt. SAC's program review) and assist with meeting the department goals of enabling student success.
23. Are SLOs a passing fad?
Improving teaching and learning and focusing on student success are the central principles of SLOs. Because these are the same principles that have directed education since its beginning, there is little likelihood of this being a passing fad. In 2008, the Mt. SAC Academic Senate passed a Course-Level SLO Plan that takes Mt. SAC through 2010 and beyond. Because Mt. SAC uses SLOs, AUOs, and GEOs, it emphasizes teaching, learning, and success as central to its institutional effectiveness.
24. Should SLOs be on the course syllabus?
Yes, but it is an Academic Senate matter. SLOs can be incorporated into your syllabus and in the course/program descriptions as found in the catalog and schedule of classes. Through this process of transparency, the students will benefit from knowing what outcome to expect (as well as the associated criteria) as a result of the education experience. Furthermore, they will have a clearer understanding of the grading system in the course since the criteria for measuring their performance will be shared. In addition to students, the public also has an opportunity to see the expectations set for a course or program. Transparency of SLOs is necessary to improve teaching and learning.
25. Do SLOs need to change from year to year?
No. Since SLOs reflect the central skills in a course, they should remain fairly constant. However, they can be changed as necessary based on the clarification of faculty perspectives through sources like the review of curricular expectations and the results of previously assessed SLOs.
26. What is the role of faculty, managers, and classified professionals in developing SLOs?
The process of developing and measuring SLOs must remain the responsibility of faculty. The process of developing and measuring AUOs must remain the responsibility of those who provide the services. The best planning occurs when appropriate input from all college constituencies (i.e., faculty, managers and classified) is encouraged and supported. This results in a more effective and efficient team.
25. How will SLOs/AUOs be tied to budget?
Through the Planning for Institutional Effectiveness (i.e. Mt. SAC's program review process), the requesting of resources flows naturally from the SLOs/AUOs or Strategic Actions (SAs) accomplished within the planning and program review processes. These budget requests are filtered to the appropriate area leaders and through a team-focused approach, recommendations for budget allocation within the team are made. Please contact your manager for information on how budget allocation works in your area.
26. How will SLOs/AUOs be tied to performance evaluation?
Contact your Faculty Association.
27. What if the SLO results show that the students are not meeting the learning expectations?
Such information is intended to prompt dialogue among faculty members. Dialogue could include a reflection on the assessment process and possible modifications, an additional iteration to verify the results, and discussion regarding what possible modifications can be made to the course to ensure a greater number of student meet the learning expectations. No matter your final results, as Winston Churchill stated, "Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts."
28. What is Mt. SAC's timeline for course-level SLOs?
In order to reach the 2010 goal of all active courses having two SLOs and the Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success, the plan is as follows:
- By December 2008, 45% of all active courses should have at least 2 SLOs and accompanying means of assessment and criteria for success.
- By June 2009, 75% of all active courses should have at least 2 SLOs and accompanying means of assessment and criteria for success.
Please see the Academic Senate's website for up-to-date information on plans, timelines and goals to be achieved.
29. What is the relationship between the Nichols' Five-Column Model and the Mt. SAC Model?
They are essentially the same. Mt. SAC started with the Nichols' Five-Column Model to document SLOs and AUOs but slight changes were made that customized the model to the campus. It is now referred to as the Mt. SAC Model. The five columns are as follows:
Mission / Goals
Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Summary of Data
Use of Results
Over the last couple of years, the campus has been using ePIE to document the program review process as well as progress made in assessment efforts such as SLOs and AUOs. Though the ePIE framework is a bit different than the five columns, the content has not changed.
Please consult the
SLO / AUO Guidebook (pdf)
(see pages 50 and 51) for a crosswalk between the Mt. SAC Model and ePIE.
30. Where can I get a copy of the SLO/AUO Guidebook?
The SLO/AUO Guidebook is electronically located on the Academic Senate website at
SLO / AUO Guidebook (pdf)
or you can pick up a hard copy from the Research and Institutional Effectiveness Office located in Building 4, Room 217.
31. What is the relationship between PIE, e-PIE, TracDat, and Nuventive?
The annual program review process at Mt. SAC is called Planning for Institutional Effectiveness (PIE). In the last couple of years, the PIE process has become electronic and is now referred to as ePIE. The actual software application on which e-PIE runs is called TracDat and it is provided by a company called Nuventive.
32. Where can I get more information about e-PIE?
The homepage for ePIE (TracDat) is:
and is generally accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from most web browsers. The ePIE workbook is customized for each of Mt. SAC's four areas (Administrative Services, Instruction, Human Resources, and Student Services) and is located as a .pdf on the Institutional Effectiveness Committee webpage at
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Contact: WASHINGTON - In recent testimony to Congress, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom called on the President and Congress to hold Khartoum to its word that a just peace will be reached by June. The Commission submitted testimony to the House Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on Africa, on "Reviewing the Sudan Peace Act Report." If an agreement is not reached by the end of June, as asserted by the government of Sudan and the SPLM/A, the President and Congress should re-evaluate if the government of Sudan has engaged in good faith negotiations to achieve a permanent peace agreement. If it is determined that the government of Sudan has not negotiated in good faith, then the President should consider initiating those measures laid out in Section 6 (b)(2) of the Sudan Peace Act. The Commission will continue to monitor closely the progress of peace negotiations. USCIRF Chair Felice D. Gaer said, "While U.S. officials are characterizing the impending agreement as a 'diplomatic touchdown,' the Commission is perplexed at this level of optimism when so many significant issues remain to be negotiated between the parties. Moreover, there is a misleading tendency throughout the Sudan Peace Act report to present an equivalency between the actions of the government of Sudan and the SPLM/A, especially the sections on ground offensives and on slavery/abductions. For example, the report refers to an investigation of the International Eminent Persons Group in May 2002 that concluded that both the Sudanese government and the SPLM/A were guilty of forced abductions. However, it does not go into any detail about the extent to which each party was guilty." Because religious freedom has been a major issue in Sudan's civil war, the Commission urges the United States to oppose the application of Sharia law to non-Muslims wherever they may reside in the country. The USCIRF also urges that, because Sudan is to continue in the near future as a unified State, national institutions such as the military, law enforcement, and the highest level of the judiciary be secular. The testimony also assessed the State Department's reports to Congress pursuant to the Sudan Peace Act, finding them deficient in several areas. The Commission credits the Administration for becoming engaged on the issue of bringing peace to the people of Sudan, for working toward a peace agreement, and for other salutary aspects of its policies on Sudan. Nevertheless, the State Department's reporting is deficient in several important respects under the requirements of the Sudan Peace Act. While the reports note government of Sudan violations of ceasefire commitments and state that these violations must stop, they do not give an accurate picture of the situation, nor do they articulate consequences for further violations. In particular, the reporting does not adequately address the fear that the government of Sudan is delaying progress in peace talks in order to advance its military might and strategic position vis-à-vis the SPLM/A, thereby seeking a military victory over the south rather than a negotiated peace. The Commission continued to make several additional recommendations for U.S. policy, including:
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Room-Filling Bass from a Compact Subwoofer
Smaller room? Smaller speaker system? Gaming or movie theater lacking thrills and effects? The compact, high power DSWPRO400 goes practically anywhere, even inside of audio furniture or rack systems, takes up less than a cubic foot of room real estate, and delivers a superior small-sub experience. Smooth blending with any system, big bass effects and deep low frequency dynamics, all benefit from resonance-free Dynamic Balance® tuning and heavy duty build quality.
DSWPRO400 Features:
DSWPRO Series enclosures are designed and engineered for perfect volume, minutely tuned for distortion-free low frequencies, and internally braced and damped to eliminate internal standing waves and other performance-robbing resonances.
Polk Audio intelligent amplifiers require less power to sound great, use power more efficiently, offer bullet-proof reliability, minimal heat generation and even know when to stand down (especially at low volumes or in "Standby" mode).
Feed forward distortion suppression technology enables us to set our performance limits much higher than normal, much closer to the actual (theoretical) maximum output of the subwoofer, with no risk of excessive distortion or damage.
With the DSWPRO Series, you can choose one of four preset "room optimizers" from the remote controller, and Polk's exclusive PRO™ technology programs in the optimal bass and blending setting for your room.
Our state-of-the-art Klippel distortion analyzer makes it possible to optimize the woofer's motor structure, voice coil alignment and suspension for smooth, unimpeded movement over a broad spectrum of the lower frequencies and ensures the best, most efficient performance even at extreme listening levels.
DSWPRO Series subwoofers feature Dynamic Balance® materials and construction elements that help them perform effortlessly in high stress, big bass situations when you need them most.
Composite polypropylene cones create greater efficiency and more cone control, while durable rubber surrounds provide superior damping, free range of motion, and don't rot like cheap foam surrounds.
DSWPRO subwoofers can be arranged with their feet forward or down, for standard downward-firing position or innovative front-firing mode (you can snap on the grille and it looks smart), allowing you to place the subwoofer just about anywhere, even inside audio furniture or a rack system.
The unique slot-loaded port design of the DSWPRO Series adds significantly more port surface area, for deeper, smoother bass response even in a smaller cabinet size; special tuning eliminates unwanted chuffing and air turbulence at the mouth of the slot-loaded port, for distortion-free bass.
You'll never have to leave your seat while you adjust your subwoofer to its optimum performance level, because at your fingertips you have feedback from the blue status LED, four-way phase selection for easy blending with your main speakers and full control of the Polk Room Optimizer (PRO).
LFE, line level inputs and outputs and 5-way binding posts for speaker level inputs afford easy connection to any system.
Your DSWPRO Series subwoofer has the colossal power to wake the house and all your neighbors, so a "Night Mode" setting, toggled from the remote control, temporarily lowers the sub's intensity.
DSWPRO Series subwoofers blend perfectly with systems composed of other Polk Audio loudspeakers; build the system of your dreams, then add the perfectly blended, deep musical low end that takes it over the top!
Use adjustable rubber feet for hard surface flooring, and adjustable carpet spikes for carpet, both options give you more placement flexibility and a totally dependable, more efficiently stable setup.
All Polk Audio products are made using the best materials and the most advanced manufacturing techniques. They pass the industry's most exhaustive quality tests, including drop testing, extreme signal response and UV & salt exposure testing. Polk Audio loudspeakers are built to perform for a lifetime.
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Quantity | 1 |
Diameter | 8" (20.32cm) |
Type | Downward Firing Slot Port |
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Total Frequency Response | 25Hz-160Hz |
Upper -3dB Limit | 125Hz kHz |
Lower -3dB Limit | 30 Hz |
Inputs | LFE, Line In, Speaker Level In |
Outputs | Line Out, Speaker Level Out |
Amplifier Specs | |
Power Requirements (voltage) | 120 or 220 V Capable |
220V Availability | Yes |
Continuous Average Output | |
Watts | 180 |
Amplifier Type | Subwoofer |
Dynamic Power | 360 watts |
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Cabinet Dimensions | |
Height | 14 5/8" (37.15cm) |
Width | 13 3/4" (34.92cm) |
Depth | 13 3/4" (34.92cm) |
Product Weight (each) | 30.00 pounds |
Shipping | |
Unit of Measure | 35.00 |
Included Accessories | Remote Control |
Recommended Accessories | Grille for cabinet mounting (available soon) |
Warranty | |
Speaker Warranty | 5 years parts and labor (original purchaser) |
Subwoofer Amplifier Warranty | 3 years |
Specifications, dimensions and features subject to change without notice. For more information call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.
Customer Reviews
10 reviews with an average of 4.5
Write your own reviewby Dave L., November 13, 2008
19 out of 22 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Tight, powerful bass.
Not that I've found.
This little box is awesome. I never would have believed that an 8 inch subwoofer could deliver so much sound pressure in my 24x14 foot room, and that's with the volume set at the midpoint! It puts out magnificent tight bass that sounds great with both music and home theater. I thought my RTi10s might overwhelm it, but that is certainly not the case. I would highly recommend this subwoofer to anyone.
by AlexR, September 30, 2008
12 out of 13 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
not overbearing remote
none yet
I recently upgraded speakers to Polk RTi-A3's (front) and smaller Polks on the wall (rear). I was still using an old Audiosource sub, figuring that a sub is a sub, what's the difference? So, off to Tweeter I went to check subs out. I auditioned the DSWPRO400 and the PSW110. The DSWPRO400 won. Listening to music, it blends really well with the RTi-A3's, is crisp, precise and punchy, (not boomy or muddy like with the old sub). For movies I use the remote to turn it up a bit and it does just what it's supposed to. It's not a house shaker, just great bottom.
by Bob, December 14, 2007
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Looks good, sounds great
My DWS Pro 400 was an outstanding addition to my audio system. I buoght this subwoofer to replace a small one and wow! What a difference it make. I checked out three or four other name brands before buying the 400 and from the start it far sounded better then the competition. This is a great subwoofer.
by Steve Smith, March 12, 2008
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Solid, natural, musical sound. Hard hitting. Low frequency response. Very well built. Sound parametes and remote are very useful and deliver as advertised. Incredible bang for the buck!
None! Buy it!
This is one outstanding subwoofer! I bought this sub as a second sub to place under a coffee table around the main listener/viewer area in my living room. It outperforms my main sub which is a 12", 300 watt rms sub from another manufacturer! I could not be happier with the way this thing sounds for both music and movies. I am an ex drummer and I love the way this sub produces natural, lifelike, and hard hitting bass for all types of music. For movies it produces very low frequencies. The remote control and digital parameters arte also very functunal and useful. The presets make a big difference in performance and I'm happy to report it's not a gimmick! Polk audio rocks. Do yourself a favor and check out this sub, and for the price, well it just can't be beat.
by Munirul Ahsan, December 20, 2007
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
I just bought it to use with my RTi10s and Harman Kardon AVR. Now I am having totally new expericence with bass response. I highly recommend this sub.
by Michel McFadzen, January 28, 2008
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Sound, solid construction, and multi-faceted remote capability really makes this a great unit for both straight audio and A/V use.
The stand-by option doesn't appear to work. The DSW 400 doesn't "turn-on" when a signal hits it. I will try wiring it to front channels also to see if this helps.
I really enjoy my DSW Pro 400 speaker. Great low frequency sound, without "low rider" vibration. Nice cross-over frequency exchange and with many set up options. Works extremely well with my high end Yamaha Receiver and Polk surround speakers.
by Karl D. Cripe, October 19, 2009
3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Kicks butt for only 8" sub.Option of being convertable a plus.Multiple inputs a plus. The PRO room optimizer ,now someone was on the ball when they come up with that one , and ALL the capabilities of adjustment from the remote. Somebody is awake at Polk.
Flashing blue light 'TINKER TOY STUFF"Fast flash TO fast.Rather have red L.E.D. number I can activate with remote to know vol. setting.Carpet spikes way to short. Optional grills pricey. Should have come as part of the sub. package.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the stupid flashing light. The fast flash is TOO FAST.
Exceptional quality.Multiple options for hook up make it a winner.I am running Polk RTiA9's and Carver amps. I thought it sounded fantastic. After adding 2 subs didn't realize what I had been missing.Now it sounds EXCEPTIONAL! The neon blue around the logo looks really cool in dimly lit room.I am using down firing on 2 channel and don't think I will convert it. I fear forward firing may be to exsesive. I bought the optional grills just in case. If I get bored some day I may convert it just to give it a fair try out, and then decide.
by Michael Parker, March 29, 2008
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Too many to list. Tight response, easy adjustment, power for days.
None. I'm trying, but I've got nothing here.
This is what I always wanted in a home subwoofer. I'm running a pair of RTi6's through a Marantz 2270 and I originaly skimped on the sub by purchasing a PSW10. I'm not going to slam that sub because it is as advertized - an entry level Polk sub. However, I constantly found myself pulling the sub around to adjust the controls on the back. I was rarely able to blend it with my fronts. A lot of the time I just turned it off. The DSW 400 on the other hand, is seamless almost out of the box. The remote is the piece de resistance. I can list all of the reasons to buy this sub, but I'll save you the time and just say this: If you are considering a sub and have the money for a model like this, Buy this sub! Don't waste your time trying to figure out if it is the right one for you. If you can afford it, it is.
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We've learned from the Washington County, Virginia sheriff that they arrested a suspect around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after a brief stand-off.
It happened on Bucks Bridge Road.
Sheriff Newman tells us the suspect is 22-year-old Dalton Wampler from Abingdon, Virignia and he's charged with strangulation, abduction, and malicious wounding.
The sheriff says there were local warrants out for his arrest and they had been looking for him for several weeks.
Wampler was taken to the regional jail.
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- OR - Select an option belowhttp://www.taixfrench.com The Taix family has been running this French restaurant since 1927, and in this location as a virtual Echo Park landmark since the early 1960s. There are six banquet rooms, as well as a 21-&-over live-music bar. For all of the European elegance of the banquet rooms, it's in the restaurant's 321 Lounge that Taix feels warmest and homiest. In recent years, the bar's humble floor-level stage in front of a simple brick-wall backdrop has borne witness to a surprising diversity of crucial local musicians, ranging from straight-ahead country-rock dreamers to truly out-there funk-jazz experimentalists. Low-key indie rock bands trade off with raging instrumental surf combos, followed by sweet pure-pop balladeers. As wild as the music sometimes get, the restaurant has a contrastingly traditional and continental ambiance, due in large part to a menu that's heavy on rustic French fare like duck a la orange, braised rabbit, butterflied trout, onion soup and escargot. Naturally, with such a fervent Francophile emphasis, the restaurant and full bar uncork a broad selection of fine French wines. Valet parking is available in Taix's lot, and metered parking can be found on the street. No cover. More >>
This cozy little Culver City cafe is a quintessential Westside joint, even down to the colorfully painted surfboards that line the walls. With free Wi-Fi and a relaxed atmosphere, Tanner's is more of a pleasant hangout than an obsessed foodie's destination. However, the selection of coffees and teas are extensive, and the staff is renowned for their friendly, down-home vibe. The walls are brightly colored, and the large windows let in plenty of sunlight, giving the place a bucolic, almost tropical feel. There are also seats on the sidewalk and outdoor patio for those who want to soak up the California sun and work on their screenplays and Great American Novels. Unlike many coffee bars, Tanner's has an unhurried pace, and visitors are invited to stay as long as they wish. No alcohol. All ages. Street parking, plus there's a free two-hour lot in the back. More >>
http://www.tapasflavorsofspain.com Tapas is a Jack-of-all-trades: restaurant by day, nightclub by night, and proud host for the occasional quinceañera or wedding party. Settled on an elevated perch, the waters of Newport Beach can easily be seen from this eclectically stylish venue. Serving moderately priced Spanish fare, Tapas keeps its kitchens open for the nighttime crowd that comes for the lively club scene. Different nights host different events, so you can go salsa dancing on Saturday and shake your ass to the beats of your favorite dance tune at Club Focus on Tuesdays. Whatever your preference, Tapas offers a warm environment with beach-side style, perfect for a night out on the town. More >>
http://www.smokehouse1946.com Time didn't just stop at this 1950s Burbank steakhouse; it died from all the cheesy bread. This is thick-cut stuff, laced with funky garlic and welded together with cheese. From your sunken position inside a slick red vinyl booth, it can be hard to see over the piles and piles of cheesy bread to the grilled steaks and fatty cuts of prime rib that have kept The SmokeHouse in business for more than 60 years. But they're there – along with simple potatoes, dry martinis and layers upon layers of Hollywood stories about the old studio days. More >>
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http://www.thesexla.com This downtown warehouse's sparse and spacious bare-bones look makes it a popular place for a variety of nightlife promotions. Regular events held here range from '60s soul nights to raging one-offs (the depraved dance party "A Club Called Rhonda" throws good ones!) to underground, word-of-mouth rave parties and occasional indie rock bands. Promoters bring in their own décor, props and even bar, but the place itself has all the basics: a nice-sized stage, numerous benches, three bathrooms, a fenced-in smoking area and some very trippy blue wallpaper, which just so happens to make a great backdrop for photos. More >>
http://www.threeclubs.com The "Bargain Clown Mart" sign that used to hang above this dive-ish fave (as seen in the indie film Swingers) is missed, but the Three Clubs (no "of" in the name!) still has an ironic-cool exterior (it was one of first to forgo signage in Hollywood) and it's in a mini-mall. Its notable darkness, diverse DJs and band bookings, and laid-back crowd make it an edgy alternative to other hangouts on Vine, especially those nearer to Hollywood Blvd. You never know what you might find here, and often the scenes are different depending on which part of the place you plant yourself in. The low-lit front area of the bar, with its firm leather booths, long wooden bar and jukebox, is often host to date nights and serious drinkers. While the adjacent performance room behind swinging doors to the left is more club-like with everything from rock bands to burlesque dance nights filling the floor with gussied up girls and guys (the 60's dance parties are especially groovy). Club promotions here are almost always free, as is parking in the mini-mall lot. More >>


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Pregnant women who have had a previous cesarean section may now be given the option of having a vaginal birth if doctors get on board with guidelines issued yesterday by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The organization says that the procedure, known as vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC, is safe and appropriate for most women who have had one prior C-section (with a horizontal incision below the bikini line) and even for some who have had two previous incisions or those carrying twins. "The potential risks and benefits" of both VBAC and a repeat C-section should be discussed, and the "ultimate decision...should be made by the patient in consultation with her health care provider," read the guidelines, which were published in the August issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The latest recommendations are similar to those issued in April by a National Institutes of Health expert panel and are driven by concern over a recent spike in C-sections in the U.S., with a rate that's jumped from 5 percent to more than 31 percent in the past 40 years. Although VBACs used to be performed routinely, they declined dramatically after a handful of studies found that women who tried vaginal labor following a C-section had higher rates of uterine rupture, which can be life threatening for both mother and baby. While still a concern, more recent research has demonstrated that the risk of rupture is very small, less than one percent, and the risk of serious complications even smaller. What's more, a VBAC lowers a woman's risk of excessive bleeding and infections and usually means a less painful and shorter recovery than if she had surgery. Long term, women who avoid repeat C-sections have a lower risk of having complications with future pregnancies, like abnormal placenta conditions, bladder or bowel injuries, or requiring a hysterectomy.
But deciding which route to take is hardly simple for pregnant women and their doctors. Having a planned repeat C-section poses more risks than having a successful VBAC, according to the latest research. However, having an emergency repeat C-section after a difficult labor carries the greatest risks. Studies suggest that about 60 to 80 percent of labor attempts following a previous C-section will successfully end in a vaginal birth, which is a high percentage from a public health standpoint but perhaps not comforting for the individual woman who wants to know her own chances. Fortunately, there are certain factors that can make a difference in determining a woman's odds, according to a 2007 study from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. They include:
Body weight and age. Women who begin their pregnancies overweight or obese have less success when attempting VBACs. Odds of success also decline gradually with age; 40-somethings have lower success rates than do 20-somethings.
Ethnicity. Hispanic and African-American women face somewhat greater odds of needing a repeat C-section than non-hispanic white women, though researchers still haven't teased out why.
Size of baby. Carrying a very large baby—defined as a near-term fetus weighing more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces—drastically reduces a woman's chances of being able to deliver vaginally. ACOG advises doctors and women to also consider the birth weight of previous babies when planning for the delivery; moms who have given birth to 10-pound babies once are likely to do so again and should probably opt for a repeat cesarean. Interestingly, carrying twins doesn't nix a woman's chances of having a VBAC, according to recent studies, which overturns the conventional wisdom held by many doctors.
Previous pregnancy outcomes. If you've had a previous C-section because your labor failed to progress or your baby was in distress, chances are higher that you'll need a repeat cesarean. The same goes for women who have had a uterine rupture or a length-wise incision, often done in emergency C-sections. On the other hand, if you've already had a successful vaginal delivery, your odds are pretty high that you can have another.


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Hey y'all, your friendly neighborhood composer here to tell you that the Nintendo Community Fangames Convention has started. Megaman Battle Network Chrono X is participating, and there's all kinds of other amazing fangames there too, so be sure to check out the booths page, view all the cool booths, download some games, and show support for your favorites by clicking the "like" boxes on the booths page.Posted on 24 Nov 2013 by SoulRed12The Long Awaited Update!Killer336
Hey guys! I bet you're wondering: "Why were there no updates!? " Haha, well, I'll be straight with you. I had plans for a few updates, but things got held back. We want to add a cool new addition to online mode to increase its longevity. Not only that, but also Midnite and Mick are in the middle of remaking a few graphical assets that we felt needed to be improved. Expect to have something "old" get a much needed reworking!
But listen! I have more to tell you! We have some screenshots to show you and something nice to look forward to in the upcoming week! Want to read them? Click "Read More" near the bottom of this post to view the screenshots and a note from us about a bug we found in Demo 4. Read morePosted on 14 Nov 2013 by Killer336Content Management Powered by CuteNews


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Use this thread as a place where you can compile interesting wolf information you've come across.
(NOTE: Make sure you mention the source of your information, be it a book, site or personal experience)
Did you know....
..that unlike dogs and coyotes, wolves lack sweat glands on their paws? This trait has become common in Eastern Canadian coyotes, which are known to be products of wolf-coyote hybridization- Source Dogs: a Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution by Ray Coppinger
...that when tracking prey, wolves rely more on their scent than hyenas do, who primarily use their sight?-Source The Spotted Hyena: A study of predation and social behaviour by Hans Kruuk
..genetic testing has revealed that the Mexican wolf is more closely related to Eurasian wolves than to American ones, indicating a much later migration to the American continent?- Source- Wolves: Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation by L. David Mech and Luigi Boitani
.. with the exception of humans and other wolf packs, tigers are the only predators known to cause localised wolf extinctions? Source- World of the Tiger by Richard Perry
... some wolves have been known to howl back at the calls of owls and loons? Source- Of Wolves and Men by Barry Lopez
... in old Mongolian folk medicine, the intestines of a wolf were said to alleviate chronic indigestion, while sprinkling food with powdered wolf rectum was said to cure haemorroids? Source-In Search of Genghis Khan: An Exhilarating Journey on Horseback Across the Steppes of Mongolia by Tim Severin
... Inuits hold wolf skin in less esteem than dog skin, which they say is more durable to wear and tear? Source Dogs: a Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution by Ray Coppinger
... Native American dogs are believed to have originated from Eurasian wolves? The first people to colonize North America 12,000 to 14,000 years ago brought their dogs with them from Asia, and apparently did not separately domesticate the wolves they found in the New World. Source-http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/SpotlightOnScience/fleischer2003108.cfm
... despite their reputation as habitual bone crushers, Dire wolf teeth lack the craniodental adaptations of habitual bonecrushers such as hyenas and marsupial carnivores? Molars from the skulls of dire wolves found in the La Brea tar pits show wear, indicating possible bone gnawing, though the wear is not to the same extent as that found in the teeth of Borophaginae (an extinct family of hyena-like dogs) Source-Journal of Zoology Volume 269, Part 3, July 2006


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Gabe and Kelly Thexton purchased a 2011 Colorado State Parks Annual Pass to take advantage of Colorado's great outdoors, little did they know what kind of adventure was in store! After their first hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Gabe noticed the number "42" printed on the pass and soon discovered the Colorado State Parks Passport Program. A few months later, the couple received the final stamp in their Colorado State Parks Passport after visiting all 42 state parks, making them Passport Champions!
The Thextons began their ambitious trek through Colorado's state parks in June of 2011 with several trips along the Front Range. Eventually, these weekend warriors ventured north, south, east, and west, visiting up to six parks in one weekend. Equipped with their annual pass, car, tent, faithful canine companion and camera, the Thextons made memories sure to last a lifetime.
Among their favorite memories are arriving at Rifle Falls after a record snow melt with the falls thundering in the mist, discovering Sylvan Lake on a beautiful fall weekend, and seeing the varied landscapes from the parks of the eastern plains to the northern mountains.
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It happened again. We were able to break records in our mission to end hunger! Last year, nearly 9,000 volunteers donated over 43,000 hours of their time—which is the equivalent of more than 20 full time employees. Thank you for truly giving us the support we need to get food out the door and into the hands of hungry people. If you didn't get the chance to volunteer, sign up today—or, if you're short on time this holiday season, a small donation goes a long way.
In addition, we also distributed more than 35 million pounds of food and groceries last year, which is the equivalent of over 27 million meals—another record broken!
Unfortunately, there are some records we wish we didn't break. Last year, we served more than 745,000 hungry people in local communities. This is more than ever before, and is enough people to fill over 11 Century Link Stadiums. Of the people we serve, we saw a staggering 30% increase in the number of seniors needing our help over the previous year.
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The Ladybird Child Safety Gate keeps your little one safe and gives you peace of mind.
We all love to watch our toddlers explore the world around them - but you also want to know that they are protected at all times.
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A sturdy safety gate also removes the risk of older children falling down the stairs if they get out of bed during the night.
This is easy to assemble, with no drilling or bolting required to install it. One-handed opening and closing gives you maximum convenience when you are carrying your child and a child-proof lock provides essential safety.
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The Lindam Safe and Secure Metal Playpen is a multi function safety solution designed to provide children with a safe environment, protecting them from a range of danger areas. It's versatility allows it to be transformed from a play pen to a multi panel safety gate or room divider or hearth guard. Push and squeeze the handle for easy one handed gate opening. Push to shut easy close system securely locks gate into place. The combination of panels can be used to create a versatile safety gate to fit a maximum opening of 321 cm (max 5 panels including gate). Washable padded mat, folds for easy storage.
Adjusts to fit 75cm to 82cm. Triple locking mechanism, push to shut closing system, wide walk through, contemporary design. Assembled/ready to use. Suitable up to 24 months.
The Summer Infant Single Bed Rail helps your child make the tricky transition from a cot to a bed.
Falling out of bed or going for a roam in the middle of the night can a problem when your little one first moves out of the secure environment of a cot, but a bed rail provides them with some extra security so they feel safer and can't roll off the edge.
The lightweight frame is padded and covered in fabric, with 2 poles extending under the mattress to hold it securely in place.
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From wide openings to unusual openings to alternative areas in need of protection, the Super Wide Custom Fit Gate is a best bet. With the panels included, this gate can cover openings from 178cm to 356cm. Also included is a convenient lockable gate for easy access for parents and great security for baby. It also easily configures into a variety of combinations to accommodate alternative areas such as the corner of a room to create a secure play area, and uneven openings such as walls that are not parallel. 95775 850mm Dimensions.


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Learn about study options in one of the world's top 10 cities
The University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus will open its doors this Saturday to showcase the study options available in one of the best cities in the world.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and Global Relations, Professor Kevin McConkey, said Open Day is an excellent opportunity to speak to current students and staff about the range of degrees and study options available in this great city.
"Staff are on hand to provide information on how to apply, options for entry, fees and scholarships, accommodation, study abroad, sport and much more about university life. You can also apply on the day."
There will be a variety of ways to learn about studying at the University of Newcastle, including the expo, tours and presentations on the degrees.
"Students can visit the expo in the Great Hall between 10am and 3pm where they can talk to staff and students from every faculty, collect information on all of our degrees and see interactive displays.
"The presentations give a valuable insight into the degrees offered at the University, while the tours will allow people to explore the campus and its facilities," Professor McConkey said.
More than 35,000 students are enrolled at the University, including some 7,800 international students from more than 100 countries.
"Our students benefit from both academic and professional training. They gain real life experience from field excursions and long-term work placements and the median starting salaries for our graduates are higher than the national average," he said.
Other highlights of Open Day will include the SMART science show, a battle between the robotic dogs, a live radio broadcast by the University's journalism students and the opportunity to discover the range of clubs and societies open to students. Bands, performance and demonstrations will also feature throughout the day.
Newcastle was the only Australian city to be named on Lonely Planet's Top 10 Cities list in its Best in Travel 2011.
Main round UAC applications for 2012 admission close on Friday September 30. Staff will be available at the Student Hub from 10am to 2pm on Open Day to assist with the application process.
To plan your day or find out more about the University of Newcastle Open Day visit doorsopen.com.au. You can create an itinerary and map to help you find your way around the campus.
For interviews with Professor McConkey contact Carmen Swadling, Media and Public Relations Officer, on 02 4985 4276 or 0428 038 477.


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Back to school" is a beloved term that can mean a wide range of experiences: the first fearful steps into kindergarten; having Mom drop off a middle school pre-teen around the block; sauntering out of one's first late-model sports car onto the sacred grounds of high school; the late night studying, and partying, of college life. Back to school is like New Year's, but with an academic spin.
I love the smell of a box of new crayons in the morning! Everyone from Wal-Mart to Target to Walgreens has kid-friendly scissors, composition books, crayons, markers and all manner of academic necessities on sale. Remember too that most stores price match, so it pays to do a bit of research online before purchasing.
The first days of elementary school can be hard on kids and parents alike. That treasured activity of laying things out the night before is a time saver. Perhaps your little ones will like making a game of it: Can they lay out their belongings faster than their siblings? The winner gets to pick the bedtime story.
Kids love those Lunchables pizza kits, but they can be pricey. Why not try making the ingredients one Saturday afternoon. To assemble, one would need either pizza dough made from scratch and baked into small circles, or whole wheat round bread servings might also be just as tasty. For the sauce, pile on the veggies with the tomatoes and a few herbs from your garden, then wiz it up in the blender. Dole out the sauce into sandwich-size plastic baggies. Add another baggy full of a three cheese blend. Combine the entire set in a cheap and easy plastic container with a plastic spoon and Voila! All the pizza goodness for a fraction of the cost and far better nutritional value. Be sure to add a little note about how proud you are of them and a dessert. They won't even think of trading their special pizza lunch made with love by you.
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The hormones will be raging! Middle school can mean the onset of oily skin, oily hair, bad hygiene, and let's not even discuss the amount of "used tissue" in your son's trash can by the computer.
Rather than have to face an uncomfortable conversation about zit-control, why not surprise your blossoming teenager with his or her own luxury face and body kit? It can be anything from a matching sunrise face wash with zit cream, to a "super-secret" trip to the dermatologist to get checked out for breakouts before they start.
One might want to treat a Middle Schooler with a cool new wardrobe. Keep it simple by adding a few jeans in the rock star colors of red or purple, maybe let them go nuts on the t-shirts at Hot Topic, along with a new pair of cool kicks.
If the school requires uniforms, perhaps an appropriate backpack of their choice will take the sting out of wearing the same blue pants and white shirt every day. Maybe some wacky socks, or any number of self-expression buttons purchased with an online coupon or gift certificate, will teach your budding teenager that a small amount of self-expression feels even better through thrifty spending. If all else fails: Remember those Sharpie markers will find their way to doodle on most things, including sneakers. Is it really the end of the world if they draw a dragon on their new Chucks?
Some parents may feel that their contributions to success are falling on deaf ears. Not so, says Union 8th Grade Choir Director and 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year, Jeremy Stevens.
"It's extremely important," Stevens said. "Having a parent who is invested in their child's success automatically means that that child is destined for success."
Stevens is quick to point out that most teachers, who love what they do, will bend over backwards for their students, especially for those whose parents are stretched thin due to time, or those who might not be as fortunate as others. Parental involvement is paramount to any child's success, no matter what the circumstances.
"Having focused parents helps a lot!" Stevens said.
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Nothing speaks more about a high school student than his electronica. Maybe the budget this year does not include the purchase of a brand new iPhone, but a new cover of their choice might just keep the eye rolling to a minimum. Sure, it can be kept secret from their new crush that the family data plan doesn't include unlimited texting. Parents, if it doesn't, you might want to go ahead and sign up for that now!
Without sounding paranoid, parents can sign up to track any number of activities from emails, to texts, to where their teenagers are going with their iPhones. Simply googling "Track iPhones" will submit a number of options, as will a search through the app store.
Whether parents buy cars for their teens or make them earn it through employment, turning sixteen is an amazing rite of passage and should include a conversation about car maintenance, maintaining insurance, and the dangers of texting while driving.
After-school activities for high school students can range from band to theater to sports to any number of character-inducing activities and will look great on a college admission application. Volunteering in any number of ways will also up the chances of better college admission and will yield great sources of letters of reference. Volunteerspot.com can help obtain a great place to volunteer and offers help coordinating efforts with things such as soccer teams.
'The Freshman 15' isn't a myth. It's a reality. That shiny new meal plan comes with a trip to a smorgasbord of what might be greasy pizza every day and will kill that six-pack earned in high school athletics. Remember: those calories will catch up to you eventually, so keep those plates full with greens, lean protein and good grains.
Low on cash, but have style to spare? Take that tight tushy to a thrift store or consignment store. Last year's jeans and fashions will look tres chic thrown together in just the right way. Plato's Closet strives to serve the young-and-fabulous, but a Saturday afternoon thrifting through Goodwill and Salvation Army might mean the score of some serious style for very little cash.
Just moving into your first apartment? Check out the cleaning supplies at any dollar store. Stocking up on $20 worth of cleaning supplies that last the whole semester means more money for beer, and more importantly, food and supplies for that last chemistry class before graduation. No one wants to have to ask Mom and Dad for cash when attempting to maintain the persona of adult living.
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Rather than just using a computers, computer engineers apply scientific theory and engineering design to use and develop new computer hardware or software (see also: Software Engineer). They write programs to solve problems and create more efficient ways of doing things. They also design new systems and machines, like robots, that rely on computers to operate.
Most computer engineers have bachelor's degrees. Those working with hardware or machines typically have degrees in computer or electrical engineering, whereas those dealing with software have degrees in computer science or software engineering.
Computer engineers can work anywhere there are computers, and telecommuting is becoming quite common for many computer professionals. They usually work 40-hour weeks, but can work longer hours on special jobs or projects with pressing deadlines. Computer engineers often work with teams of other engineers or scientists.
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Typically a company like bit.ly works hard to build users and people dedicated to their service and then finds opportunities to sell add-ons or supplemental services such as: http://www.bitlyenterprise.com/pricing.html in which they make money from companies and enterprise clients using their data, or using bit.ly services to run their own URL shortener. I wouldn't necessarily say getting into the URL shortening business would be wise right now. But, if you have a unique angle maybe. Here is a decent post on writing a URL shortener. http://blog.saush.com/2009/04/13/clone-tinyurl-in-40-lines-of-ruby-code/ | |||