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A massaging device could do more than relax you -- it could kill you, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Federal regulators say the ShoulderFlex Massager has been linked to one death and one near-strangulation, after a necklace and article of clothing got caught in the device's rotating component. In other cases, the users' hair became caught in the ShoulderFlex, acording to the FDA.
The agency urges people who own the device to "dispose of the device components separately so that the massager cannot be reassembled and used."
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The massager is no longer available for retail purchase. It previously sold for about $130.
Manufacturer King International has sold nearly 12,000 of the devices since 2003. It plans to recall the device, according to the FDA.
The 12-pound device has rotating "ringers" inside a memory foam pillow and was once touted as a do-it-yourself deep tissue massage.


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Heartbleed Bug Found in Cisco Routers, Juniper Gear
Encryption Bug Affects Equipment That Connects to the Web
The encryption bug that has the Internet on high alert also affects the equipment that connects the Web.
Cisco Systems Inc. and Juniper Networks Inc., two of the largest manufacturers of network equipment, said Thursday that some of their products contain the "Heartbleed" bug. That means hackers might be able to capture usernames, passwords and other sensitive information as they move across corporate networks, home networks and the Internet.
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Body discovered in search for missing Buderim teenager
UPDATE 5PM: A body has been found in Buderim close to where police have been searching for missing teenager Dylan Daure.
A Queensland Police Service spokesman confirmed that a body was found in bushland near Ballinger Ct at Buderim just after 4pm.
"The body has yet to be identified," the spokesman said.
Police have cordoned off a vacant block of land on Ballinger Ct.
Emergency services have been scouring the nearby area for 19-year-old Dylan since Sunday.
He was seen leaving the Buderim Tavern on Burnett St about 12.30am on Saturday.
SES crews assisted police searching bushland around Martin's Creek where it was believed he may have gone missing.
Police believe Mr Daure may have been spotted walking east on Main St towards Buderim Mountain State School, where police found two piles of his clothing.
Up to 42 SES volunteers were involved in the search on New Year's Eve, with 20 continuing on today.
A swift water rescue team from Queensland Fire and Rescue Service were also called in to look in Martins Creek and other nearby waterways.


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My Review for Naming Our Abuse:
I would recommend this awesome book to any male that has been abuse whether sexual, physically, mentally, or spiritually. I liked how this book was written by three men who shared details about what they went through with dealing with the horrible abuse. I especially loved how the authors also included questions throughout the book in order to assist people in finding their hope and healing again. I also liked how they had a little bit of room to write the answers. They talked about the difficult emotions of angry and even how guilt and feelings of suicide. I immensely liked how real the men was in trying to help others find healing and strength to continue on in their journey.
My Review for Journey to Heal:
I would recommend this book to all females who have been abused. Men could also benefit from reading this book! I especially liked how this book stated truths to encourage and remind readers that they aren't alone in their journey and also how the abuse wasn't their fault and they couldn't have prevented it. The statistics shared in this book was heartbreaking and it's shocking to see how the number are only rising! I liked how this one contained scriptures verses and passages the readers could engage in to help them in their healing. I also liked how this one has a special prayers after each chapter to help readers to grow more spiritually. I also liked the layout of the book and how she included steps for each chapter.
"I received a review copy of Naming Our Abuse and Journey to Heal from Litfuse for this review."
About the book:
Naming Our Abuse: God's Pathways to Healing for Male Sexual Abuse Survivors (Kregel, April 2016)
A stunningly vulnerable look at the horrific realities of sexual abuse and how to overcome them.
Male sexual abuse is increasingly in the news, from scandals in the Catholic Church to exploitations at Penn State. Yet books and programs about healing are still overwhelmingly oriented toward the female survivor of abuse. As men who experienced childhood abuse, the authors of this book are uniquely qualified to address the healing process of male survivors.
Using the metaphor of a car accident, Naming Our Abuse leads the survivor from the Wreck to the Accident Report to Rehabilitation to Driving Again. This four-step model illustrates that healing is a process to be nurtured rather than something that can be healed in a single telling. Following the authors' examples, readers are invited to find solidarity with other male survivors and develop an understanding of their own wounding through journaling exercises.
Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/1Zg5kfR
About the authors:
Andrew Schmutzer is a professor of biblical studies at Moody Bible Institute (Chicago) and a graduate of Dallas Seminary (ThM) and Trinity (PhD). He writes about integrative issues surrounding abuse, trauma, lament, and spiritual formation and speaks regularly on issues of sexual abuse. Find out more about Andrew on his Facebook: Andrew.Schmutzer
Daniel Gorski is a thirty-year veteran software engineer, having worked for AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nokia. He earned a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois and an MS in Computer Science from Kansas State University, specializing in expert systems and software automation.
David Carlson is a special education teacher, working in the suburbs of Chicago for the majority of his adult life. He takes great pride in being an advocate for his students and their families, helping them to navigate whatever challenges life may present. He is committed to encouraging and supporting male survivors through the various stages of their healing.
About the book:
Journey to Heal: Seven Essential Steps of Recovery for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Kregel, April 2016)
A path of hope and healing for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
A woman who was sexually abused as a child is confronted with many internal questions: Am I worthless? Will I get past the pain? Do I matter to God? These and similar questions can carve a deep hole in an already wounded soul. Too often, the lies of worthlessness are believed, the pain becomes too much to handle, and survivors find themselves making choices that lead to more heartbreak. With over 42 million survivors (both male and female) in the United States alone, the need for a clear path to healing is great.
Crystal Sutherland---herself a survivor of CSA---knows that while the recovery process is complex, healing is possible with God's help. For women who want to progress from simply coping to living abundantly, Journey to Heal guides readers through seven essential steps to recovery found in Scripture. Candid and open about her personal journey of healing, Crystal comes alongside her reader as a friend who understands. Infused with biblical truths, stories of hope from other survivors, and practical wisdom, this book leads women to discover the life of wholeness God has for them.
Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/25CIk1C
About the author:
Crystal M. Sutherland is a writer, speaker, ministry leader, and mentor for survivors of sexual abuse. She has fifteen years of experience in ministry, including women's ministry, youth ministry, worship, and Bible teaching. She has also written and led a women's Bible study for female survivors of sexual abuse. Her work can also be seen on her active blog.
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Suspect Admits Killing NW Mo. Contractor
SAVANNAH, Mo. - A convicted burglar has pleaded guilty to killing a northwest Missouri contractor as they argued about money.
The St. Joseph News-Press reports 42-year-old Vance Gossett confessed in court Monday to killing Kenneth D. Wilson Jr. on April 4 at the victim's rural Andrew County home.
Prosecutors dropped a charge of first-degree murder in exchange for Gossett's guilty plea to second-degree murder and robbery.
Wilson owned a general contracting business in St. Joseph, where Gossett lived. Gossett told the court he hit Wilson twice in the head with a crowbar, then set his body on fire. He also admitted taking Wilson's cellphone and ATM card.
The Andrew County prosecutor recommended Gossett receive two life sentences, but Circuit Judge Weldon Judah said he would not be bound by any plea agreement.


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Goods: SPY – JOEL TUDOR CROSS STEPS TO CROSSTOWN
CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY® today announced the addition of professional surfer, history buff and cultural icon Joel Tudor to rock its new Crosstown Collection—a line of stylish handmade acetate sunglasses inspired by vintage fashion, music, art and life in the Golden State. Tudor will also "see more better" through SPY's new ophthalmic collection—SPY Rx.
"I haven't had a sunglass sponsor since '96 due to the fact most companies out there lack creativity," says Joel Tudor. "The crew at SPY is definitely on point, and so is their Crosstown and Rx collections."
An understudy of '60s and '70s surfing legends like Phil Edwards, Nat Young, David Nuuhiwa, Miki Dora, Wayne Lynch, and Gerry Lopez, Tudor melded their time honored approaches to forge his own path where he boldly encouraged a new generation of non-conformists to flip the bird at the "usual" way of looking at modern day surfing.
"Aside from being the world's best longboarder over the past two decades, Joel is just as well known for busting down the stigmas associated with the type of surf craft someone chooses to ride," explains Devon Howard, SPY marketing director. "Today, he remains as relevant as ever in board design innovation and traditional types of surfing—as well as being a respected authority on surf culture and history. Honestly, we couldn't ask for a better guy to back SPY's Crosstown and Rx collections."
Revered as a "soul" surfer that never "sold out," Tudor was still no stranger to competitive success. His timeless style earned him two ASP World Longboard Championships, eight US Open Longboard Champion titles, and a number of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championships under his black belt.
"I'm happy I've found a home at SPY where I don't have to worry about wearing tacky sunglasses or prescription frames that only kooks would be caught dead wearing," adds Tudor, who also recently opened his own Jiu-Jitsu school in Solana Beach, CA. "After walking around blind for the past 15 years, I can finally wear glasses I'm proud of."
Tudor will join the company of SPY's current Crosstown athletes Nate Tyler, Wade Goodall, Darrell Mathes, Ryan Burch and Jared Mell.
To see Joel Tudor at work, check out vimeo.com/9031792, or pick up the current newsstand issue of Surfer magazine Vol. 53, Issue No. 7 for the feature length interview on his relevance in today's surfing world. For more information about SPY, log-on at www.spyoptic.com, www.facebook.com/spyoptic, Twitter @spyoptic and @spyoptic on Instagram. See the Crosstown Collection at http://www.spyoptic.com/collection/crosstown and SPY Rx Collection at http://www.spyoptic.com/rx-sunglasses/l/402_viewall.


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Inventing Swear Words has been one of my favorite Oxhorn machinima series. Its lighthearted, playful nature won me over early, and the unmistakable pokes at WoW culture frequently made me laugh. It's been a year since the release of Inventing Swear Words 4, when Mortuus and Lacy got married.
In this final chapter, the team has an epic plan to finally force their new swear words on the entire World of Warcraft. It's got all of the cameos you'd want out of the final chapter of a saga, a great resolution, and the same fun music you'd expect from Oxhorn. Mr. Horn does assure us the characters will be back in other works, which makes me happy. I love those guys.
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Mullins Takes Points Lead to Limestone
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - Following an unpredictable weekend of weather and track conditions at Round 5 of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series, the chase for the 2013 championship has become a little bit tighter. While Charlie Mullins continues to lead the way in the overall standings, a tough weekend for the Factory FMF/KTM team last round allowed the rest of the field to garner much needed points in the championship chase. As the series makes its way into Round 6 this weekend, several riders will carry the momentum needed to inch another step closer towards the number one spot.
Shenandoah Honda/USWE-Sports.com's Thad DuVall is the first non-KTM rider to claim an overall victory in 2013, giving the West Virginia native confidence heading into this weekend's Dunlop Limestone 100 GNCC. DuVall currently sits one point below Carolina KTM/RidePG.com's Chris Bach in the overall standings after experiencing a crash and failing to score championship points at Round 3. With the exception of the points leader Mullins, Bach is the only other XC1 rider to have successfully scored championship points at all five rounds thus far. Consistency has paid off for the Indiana native as he looks to score his third podium finish in his home state this weekend.
Mullins leads the championship standings heading into Round 6.
Photo: Ken Hill
There's no denying the dominance of the FMF/KTM duo of Mullins and Kailub Russell but as many riders have already proven, it's a 13-race championship and every lap counts. Russell was plagued with mechanical issues in the muddy confines of Round 5, where he lost valuable points on his teammate Mullins. However, Russell is able to maintain a comfortable lead over the third place of Bach heading into this weekend's race.
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC's Josh Strang put in a breakthrough ride at the last round, finishing a season-best second overall to DuVall. Strang is among several XC1 riders to run into struggles along the way but after proving to himself that he could lead his competitors in the previous round, Strang will be looking to secure his first win on Sunday afternoon. Defending champ Paul Whibley has yet to finish on the podium this season after recovering from a wrist injury earlier this year. The two-time champ has shown the speed and consistency needed to win races and will continue striving to be a front-runner.
Strang is coming off a season-best second place finish.
Photo: Ken Hill
In the XC2 Pro Lites division, F.A.R Husky's Andrew DeLong tops the class by a mere two points after falling victim to the muddy conditions at the last round. With three race wins this season, DeLong has been the most dominant rider in the XC2 division. However, after securing another podium finish, defending champ Jason Thomas now sits only two points below DeLong for the championship. The DirtWise Schools/ KTM-Parts.com/ Maxxis rider gained valuable points over KTM Support Rider Grant Baylor who sits third in the class during his rookie season. Shane Hufford Jr. and AJ Stewart round out the top ten.
Four-wheeled ATVs will compete throughout the day on Saturday, May 18 and dirt bikes will race on Sunday, May 19. Local riders are invited to race the event as well, as GNCC racing offers classes for riders of all skill and experience levels. The amateur racer entry fee is $40 and riders can sign up at the track.
DuVall secured his first win of the season last round.
Photo: Ken HIll
Spectator passes run $15 for the full weekend, with pro pit access and pro autographs at no additional charge. On both Saturday and Sunday, youth riders race at 8 a.m., amateurs race at 10 a.m., and top amateurs and pros race at 1 p.m. Round 4 of the 50cc Micro Series will take place Saturday at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com.
Due to conflicting events this weekend, the GNCC LIVE show will not be broadcast from the Dunlop Limestone 100. The regularly scheduled show will be back on RacerTV.com June 1 and 2 for the Wiseco John Penton GNCC.
Stay up-to-date with exclusive content from the 2013 AMSOIL GNCC Series by following the series Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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This exemption is available to undocumented immigrants, permanent residents of the US, and US citizens who must have:
Attended a high school in California for three or more years; and
Graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent thereof (e.g. passed the GED in California or the California High School Proficiency exam or received a Certificate of Completion); and
Enrolled, or is registering to be enrolled, at a California Community College, a California State University or at the University of California after January 1, 2002.
Non-immigrant students are not eligible for this exemption. Non-immigrant students, as defined by federal immigration law, may hold one of the following visas: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, TN, TD and V, and TROV and NATO.
All students applying for this exemption must sign an affidavit. If a student is without lawful immigration status, the student must state that he/she has filed an application to legalize his/her immigration status or will file an application as soon as he/she is eligible to do so. Go to AB540 California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request & Affidavit to print a copy of the form. Go to AB540 to read additional Frequently Asked Questions regarding this tuition exemption for eligible California high school graduates.
Students will be placed on academic probation if they:
fall below a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in 12 or more SMC units attempted; or
transfer to SMC while on disqualification status at another college or university; or
are readmitted after disqualification from SMC.
Students who have been on academic probation for two semesters or more will be subject to lower enrollment priority. Probationary students are limited to a 9 unit* enrollment maximum in a Spring or Fall semester and 5 units in a Winter or Summer session until academic probation is removed. You will continue on Academic Probation until you raise your cumulative grade point average to a 2.0 or better. To avoid a probationary status, avoid D's and F's in your classes, and if you must drop classes, drop them early to avoid receiving an 'F'. If you are already on Academic Probation, the quickest way to return to good standing is to repeat those courses in which you received D's or F's. To discuss other strategies for avoiding or getting off of Academic Probation, see an SMC Counselor and visit the following website: www.smc.edu/bts
*F-1 visa students are required by federal law to complete 12 units in each fall and spring semester regardless of academic status.
Progress Probation
Progress Probation occurs if you receive too many notations of W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete) or NP (Not Pass) in a semester. A student enrolled in at least 12 units will be placed on progress probation if the percentage of units in which the student receives a notation of "W", "I" or "NP" reaches or exceeds:
50% of units enrolled, after enrolling in 12 or more units
To avoid progress probation, try to avoid earning 'NP' or 'I' grades, and if you must drop classes, drop them by the stated deadline to avoid a 'W' grade. Drop deadlines are listed next to each class in your Corsair Connect portal.
If you are already on Progress Probation, the quickest way to return to good standing is to repeat those courses in which you received a 'W' or 'NP', and are also required for your educational goal/s. To discuss other strategies for avoiding or getting off of Progress Probation, see an SMC Counselor and visit the following website: www.smc.edu/bts
Students who have been on progress probation for two semesters or more will be subject to lower enrollment priority. Probationary students are limited to a 9 unit* enrollment maximum in a Spring or Fall semester and a 5 unit maximum in a Winter or Summer session until progress probation is removed. If you again complete less than the required percentage of units in the semester after you are placed on Progress Probation, you will become disqualified.
*F-1 visa students are required by federal law to complete 12 units in each fall and spring semester regardless of probationary status
Academic Renewal Policy
To request that substandard coursework be disregarded on the basis of the SMC Academic Renewal Policy, the following requirements must be met:
Petitioned coursework has not been previously used in the awarding of a SMC degree, certificate, or CSUGE certification.
Coursework to be disregarded is limited to 'D' and 'F' grades in courses not subsequently completed with a 'C' or higher at SMC.
Student's previous performance is not reflective of recent demonstrated ability. Subsequent to the coursework to be disregarded, the student must have completed a minimum of 36 semester units with at least a 2.0 GPA, or a minimum of 24 semester units with at least a 2.5 GPA, or a minimum of 15 semester units with at least a 3.0 GPA at a regionally accredited college or university. Units must be consecutive and must have begun any time after the coursework to be disregarded.
There must be a lapse of at least one year since completion of the most recent coursework to be disregarded.
In addition, the following provisions of the college policy apply:
Academic Renewal is a process intended to facilitate degree and certificate completion and/or removal from academic probation. The student must meet with a counselor and complete an academic renewal petition. A maximum of 30 semester units may be disregarded under this policy. Final approval of the petition will be granted by the Admissions Office.
All coursework will remain legible on the student's permanent record ensuring a true and complete record. The student's permanent record shall be annotated so that it is readily evident to all users of the record that any coursework disregarded may not satisfy certificate, degree, or general education course requirements.
Please note if you qualify for academic renewal based on college coursework completed at another college, you must first request official transcripts to be sent directly to the Santa Monica College Admissions Office. Once those transcripts are on file in the Admissions Office you can then schedule a counseling appointment to petition for academic renewal.
Progress Renewal Policy
To request that substandard coursework be disregarded on the basis of the SMC Progress Renewal Policy, the following requirements must be met:
Repetition of substandard course work is inappropriate to my current educational objectives.
Coursework to be disregarded is limited to W (Withdrawal), MW (Military Withdrawal), NP (No Pass) and NC (No Credit) notations.
Completion of a minimum of 36 semester units of 2.0 GPA or a minimum of 24 semester units of 2.5 GPA or a minimum of 15 semester units of 3.0 GPA at an accredited college subsequent to the coursework to be disregarded. Units must be consecutive and must have begun any time after the coursework to be disregarded. Any W, I, NP or NC notations received during this time frame will void the petition.
The lapse of at least one year since completion of the most recent course work to be disregarded.
In addition, the following provisions of the college policy apply:
Progress Renewal is a process intended to facilitate degree and certificate completion and/or removal from progress probation. The student must meet with a counselor and complete a progress renewal petition. A maximum of 30 semester units may be disregarded under this policy. Final approval of the petition will be granted by the Admissions Office.
All coursework will remain legible on the student's permanent record ensuring a true and complete record. The student's permanent record shall be annotated so that it is readily evident to all users of the record that any course disregarded may not satisfy certificate, degree, or general education course requirements.
Please note if you qualify for progress renewal based on college coursework completed at another college, you must first request official transcripts to be sent directly to the Santa Monica College Admissions Office. Once those transcripts are on file in the Admissions Office you can then schedule a counseling appointment to petition for progress renewal.
All first-time college students attending SMC are required to complete English and Math assessment. You will not be permitted to register for summer or fall courses until you do this. If you are not a first-time college student but are enrolling in an English, ESL, or math course for the first time, you are required to complete the appropriate assessment process. Based upon your scores, you will receive an English, ESL, or math placement recommendation. A placement waiver will be issued if you meet the "Assessment Exemptions", or based on applicable coursework completed with a "C" or better (must have a transcript). Furthermore, you are exempt from assessment if you have received an Associate in Arts degree or higher from a U.S. accredited institution. If you are planning to transfer, we strongly suggest that you discuss your plans with a counselor. Please note that although you may be exempt from assessment, all students must successfully complete any required prerequisite courses for English, ESL or Math classes.
If you will not be completing the assessment at SMC because you meet any of the exemptions, you must provide official proof (e.g., college transcript, or an original AP report) that you meet the exemption criteria. Please hand-carry this information to a counselor at express counseling located in the counseling complex to obtain a waiver. Go to Assessment for additional information.
Some colleges allow students to audit courses, meaning no units, credits, or grades are given for those classes. Because of the high demand for classes at SMC, SMC does not audit courses. SMC does, however, allow that courses be taken on a credit/no credit basis.
Certificates of Achievement are designed for individuals seeking short-term education and training in preparation for work. Ranging from 18 to 40 units, Certificates of Achievement focus on a specific career area, and do not include General Education or elective classes. To see a list of available Certificates of Achievement or for more information on Certificates of Achievement, please see the Certificates of Achievement page.
If you need assistance in identifying your career goal, writing a resume, preparing for an interview, or finding a job, career counseling services are available for SMC students at the Career Services Center. To make an appointment or for more information about the services offered by the Career Services Center, please see the Career Services Center website, or contact them at 310-434-4337.
The classes required for your major depend both on the major you choose and on your academic goal. For example, the courses required to transfer to a university may differ from those required for an AA degree. To learn of the specific courses required for your goal, please meet with an SMC counselor.
If you want to compliment an instructor, you can send a card or email to the instructor or counselor expressing your appreciation. You might also want to let the instructor or counselor's Department Chair know of your compliment as well.
If you want to express a concern or a complaint about an instructor or counselor, try talking to the instructor or counselor during an office hour or after class. If that is not effective or is too difficult, you can talk to the instructor or counselor's Department Chair. A list of Department Chairs is available on the Academic Senate website.
SMC values both compliments and constructive complaints about instructors and counselors!
Counselors and counseling appointments are not assigned. Instead, it is important that you find a counselor that you are comfortable working with. Once you find that counselor, make sure and make an appointment to see him or her at least once a semester!
To meet with a counselor, please see the Getting Started with SMC Counseling Services page.
Pass/no pass is a good option if you want to take a class, but don't want the grade to impact your grade point average. If you receive a "C" grade or higher in the class, the grade will appear as a "P" (for "pass") on your transcripts, and you will also receive the units for that course. If you receive a "D" or an "F" in the class, however, a "NP" (for "no pass") will appear on your transcripts, and you will not receive the units for that course. In either case, the course will not impact your grade point average. Students enrolled in fewer than 12 units in a semester may enroll in 5 units of Pass/No Pass courses. Students enrolled in 12 or more units in a semester may enroll in 6 units of Pass/No Pass courses. You may complete a maximum of 12 units of Pass/No Pass coursework at SMC. Students with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may take an unlimited number of Pass/No Pass courses.
Generally speaking, you should not take any of the following classes for Pass/No Pass: English 1; English 2; any transferable math class; any major preparation coursework. Colleges and universities have a limit on the number of units that can be taken on a Pass /No Pass basis. To find out unit limits for various colleges and universities, please contact a counselor.
In addition, if you are planning on attending law school or medical school in the future, it is not advised that you take courses on a Pass/No Pass basis. Law schools and medical schools will often assign a grade of "C" to Pass/No Pass classes when figuring your grade point average for admission. A maximum of 12 units of Pass/No Pass courses may be taken at SMC. After you've enrolled in your class, you can change it's grading status to Pass/No Pass by completing the necessary paperwork at the front desk of the Admissions office. Pass/No Pass requests are due by the Friday of the 4th week for Fall and Spring semesters, Friday of the 2nd week for all short term classes, including Winter and Summers sessions, and Friday of the 1st week for all classes less than 6 weeks.
A student must achieve a 3.0 grade point average and complete 12 units in a semester to be eligible for the Dean's Honor List. A record of this honor appears on the student's transcript. Students who appear on the Dean's Honor List for three semesters or who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher will receive "honors" with their Associate in Arts degree.
There are several different degrees that are offered by community colleges, colleges, and universities. The degree that Santa Monica College offers is the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Commonly called "two year degrees," AA degrees are granted upon completion of 60 semester units of required coursework. Currently, SMC also offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interaction Design.
The two primary degrees offered by colleges and universities are the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Commonly called "four year degrees," these degrees are granted upon completion of at least 120 semester units of required coursework. Other bachelor degrees include the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and the Bachelor of Music (BM). After obtaining their bachelor's degree, some student go on to obtain their Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree. Commonly called "graduate degrees," these degrees focus specifically on courses in the field of study, and are granted upon completion of at least 30 semester units of required coursework. Other master's degrees include the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
Some students continue their education and pursue their PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree. Commonly called a "doctorate degree," these degrees can be obtained in almost any major, and take approximately three years of full-time study to complete.
If you are on Academic Probation, you will become disqualified if you do not achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in the semester subsequent to the semester you were placed on probation. If you were on Progress Probation, you will become disqualified at the end of the subsequent semester when the cumulative percentage of units you receive of W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete) or NP (No Pass) reaches or exceeds:
50% of units enrolled, after enrolling in 12 or more units
Students who have been placed on Progress Probation at the end of a Spring or Fall semester will be disqualified from SMC at the end of the subsequent semester when the percentage of units in which a student receives a grade of "W", "I" or "NP" reaches or exceeds:
50% of units enrolled, after enrolling in 12 or more units
Disqualified students who pre-enrolled for the subsequent semester will be administratively dropped from all registered classes if the student is not reinstated by a counselor.
If you are a continuing student and become disqualified, you need to make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your situation and your possible readmission. If it has been 2 consecutive semesters (one year) or longer, since your disqualification, you'll need to reapply to SMC and complete a Petition for Readmission. The following is the SMC Reinstatement Policy of Disqualified Students:
1st disqualification: Meet with a counselor to determine whether the student can be readmitted and if so, determine a unit limit up to a maximum of 6 units for a fall or spring semester, and up to a maximum of 3 units for a winter or summer session.
2nd disqualification: Student is required to sit out of SMC for one semester.
3rd disqualification or more: Student is required to sit out of SMC for one year.
Please make an appointment with a counselor so we can help you identify strategies to keep you in good standing and avoid a potential disqualification from SMC.
You may drop a class by using the student self-service system - Corsair Connect. For a list of withdrawal dates and deadlines, refer to Corsair Connect and Dates & Deadlines.
You may also want to make an appointment with a counselor to determine if withdrawing from a class will impact your academic status at SMC. Stopping your attendance in a class does not withdraw you from that class, and will often result in a grade of "F." Please remember that it is your responsibility to drop a class!
There are three components to any degree: General Education classes, Major preparation classes, and Elective classes. An elective course is essentially any class that is not required for General Education or for Major preparation. Electives are often required in order to accumulate the number of units needed for your degree or for transfer. Meet with a counselor to determine if the elective class you are considering is applicable for your degree or for transfer.
Evaluation and application of credit from other institutions towards the SMC AA degree and/or transfer institutions can be a complex process when the previous coursework has not been completed at another California Community College.
Students need to schedule a counseling appointment. Prepare for your counseling appointment by bringing an unofficial copy of all transcripts from institutions you attended, and copies of course descriptions from the institutions college catalog. To locate a catalog online refer to www.collegesource.org. If you are requesting an evaluation of English composition courses, be prepared to bring a copy of the course syllabus too. If you do not have the syllabus, contact the department at the institution where the course was completed to obtain a copy. It is the student's responsibility to have official transcripts, from all institutions attended, sent directly to the SMC admissions office. Contact Online Counseling to see if an online evaluation of transcripts and AP scores is possible.
For information about Financial Aid, please visit the Financial Aid office, located in the Student Service Complex room 104, or view the Financial Aid website. You may also want to consult websites such as www.fafsa.ed.gov, www.ed.gov, and www.finaid.org. All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the GPA Verification Form (for Cal Grants) between January 1st and March 2nd for priority consideration, and the California College Promise Grant. You may also refer to the Financial Aid: Useful Steps and Information section in the schedule of classes.
There are three components to any degree: General Education (GE) classes, Major preparation classes, and Elective classes. GE classes are designed to provide you with a broad base of knowledge, and usually include the areas of English, Math, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and Physical & Biological Sciences.
For students pursuing their Associate of Arts degree, please consult the catalog for a full list of general education requirements, or make an appointment with a counselor. For students preparing for transfer, please consult the Transfer Center web site for specific general education requirements, or make an appointment with a counselor.
Your GPA, or grade point average, is the main indicator of your academic performance in college. GPAs are based on the following system:
Grade Points
To calculate your grade point average, multiply the letter grade points by the number of units in the class. For example, if you received an "A" in English 1, a "C" in Math 54, and an "F" in Counseling 12, you would have:
|Units Attempted
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|English 1
|x 3 =
|Math 54
|x 4 =
|Couns 12
|x 1 =
Divide the total number of grade points (20) by the total number of units attempted (8) and that gives you your Grade Point Average = 2.5 GPA.
If you don't agree with the grade you received in a class, your first step is to discuss your grade with the instructor. Bring with you appropriate documentation, and be ready to demonstrate why you should have received a higher grade. If the instructor does not agree to a request for a grade change and you still feel your grade should be changed, you may then take the matter to the Department Chair or to the Ombudspersons on campus for further informal mediation. The Ombudsperson can explain the grade appeals process and filing deadlines.
While there is no on-campus housing at SMC, we do have a housing bulletin board in the cafeteria listing available apartments and housing options for SMC students. You can also visit our Housing and Commuting Guide website for information.
A grade of incomplete may be granted for a course(s) if you have an unforeseeable emergency that prevents you from taking the final examination or completing other end-of-semester course requirements. If this is the case, discuss your situation with your instructor. If your instructor approves your request, an "I" will appear as your grade. The instructor will determine what grade will be issued if the final requirements are not completed, and how long you have (up to one year) to complete the final course work, at which your final grade will be assigned.
Because International students holding F-1 visas have specific requirements for both admission and for academic planning, it is important that you work directly with the International Education Center.
SMC has many internship opportunities for students who would like to gain real-life job experience while attending college. For a list of internship opportunities, visit the Career Services Center or view the Career Services Center web site.
If you're looking for a job, SMC can help! Our Career Services Center has many job listings for students, and can also help you conduct a computerized job search.
A student may petition for a late withdrawal due to extenuating circumstances (such as verified cases of an accident, illness, military obligation, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student), only after the deadline to drop with an instructor's approval has passed and prior to taking the final exam. Students are responsible for picking up the petition for late withdrawal from the Admissions Office. Documentation of the extenuating circumstance must be attached to the petition. The petition and accompanying documents must be submitted to the Admissions Office. The petitions are reviewed by the Dean of Enrollment Services.
A major is the primary focus of your degree, and is the area in which the greatest depth of knowledge will be developed. If you need assistance determining your major, make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your options and your goals. If you've decided on a major, you will also want to make an appointment with a counselor to discuss the courses necessary to prepare you for your major.
The maximum number of units you may take in a semester is 16. The maximum is 8 for the winter and summer sessions.
If you're a new student to SMC, your first step is to complete the on-line application, or to complete a paper application in the Admissions office. You may also want to look at the New Student web page.
If you are experiencing constant stress, fighting depression, or having other personal problems, please visit our Center for Wellness and Wellbeing located in Liberal Arts 110. For 24/7 support, please call 800-691-6003.
You may repeat a class in which you received a "W", "D", "F", or "NC/NP" one time without counselor authorization. Please note that a student who is currently enrolled in a course will not be able to re-enroll in that same course for a subsequent term until the student receives a W or NP or a final substandard grade for the course. Course repetition requests beyond the first repetition will require counselor authorization. In some cases, such requests will require a student to submit a special request for consideration after meeting with a counselor. When a course is repeated once or more, a maximum of the first two substandard grades will be discounted from the SMC grade point average. The original grade(s) will still appear on your transcript, but will be annotated to indicate the course was repeated. Fourth enrollments (third repetitions) or more are generally not permitted since the state of California does not provide funding for these enrollments. If a student is granted a special exception for a fourth enrollment (third repetition), however, the third grade will be calculated into your GPA. For example, if you earn an "F", then a "D", then a second "D" and finally a "C" grade in the same class, only the "F" and the first "D" will be removed from you GPA. The second "D" grade and the "C" grades would be calculated into your GPA. Up to "two" W's maximum can be discounted from the calculation towards progress probation, once a grade in the course has subsequently been earned.
Students are permitted to repeat a course in which a satisfactory grade has previously been earned but only under special circumstances authorized by California Code of Regulations Title 5 §58161. These circumstances include:
Courses which Santa Monica College has designated as repeatable. In some cases, courses are grouped together because they are related in content. These courses may include several levels, but also have a cumulative course repeatability of three (i.e., a total of four course enrollments is permitted in the course "grouping" of Dance 43, 44, 45 and 46)
Courses in which a student received a satisfactory grade, IF the original course was completed at least three (3) years prior to repeating it, AND the District requires a more recent completion of the course (see §55003), OR another educational institution to which a student seeks to transfer requires the course to be taken more recently than the student's last enrollment in the course [note that the significant-lapse-of-time exception cannot be used if the student earned a substandard grade when last enrolled in the course.]; or
Variable unit open entry/open exit credit courses, where a specific portion of the course needs to be repeated as permitted by Title 5 §55044 of the California Code of Regulations; or
Courses where satisfactory work has been recorded, but repetition is necessary for a student to meet a legally mandated training or cooperative/occupational work experience requirement (e.g., government-required licensing, certification, recertification) as a condition of paid or volunteer employment. Please note that these courses may be repeated any number of times, and the grade received each time will be included when calculating the student's grade point average.
Repeating a course that a student originally completed with a grade of A (4.0), B (3.0), C (2.0), or P (Pass) will have NO effect on the student's GPA or units completed.
If you have received a "D", "F" or "NC" in the same class more than once, please make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your next steps, as you may be eligible for academic renewal.
For information about Scholarships, please visit the Scholarship Office website or visit their office at Drescher Hall, room 150.
What is the difference between schools on the semester system vs. quarter system?
Schools on the semester system have two terms per year, not including summer or winter sessions. The fall semester and the spring semester each last between 16 to 18 weeks in length. Schools on the quarter system have three terms per year, not including summer sessions. The fall, winter, and spring quarters are between 10 and 12 weeks in length.
SMC is on the semester system, and has two 16-week terms, the fall and spring semester. We also have a winter session with classes 6 weeks in length, and a summer session with classes 6 or 8 weeks in length.
All of the UC schools are on the quarter system, with the exception of UC Berkeley, which in on the semester system. Most CSU schools are on the semester system, with the exception of CSU Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona, and ? Private schools may be on either the quarter or semester system.
Santa Monica College students are expected to take responsibility for meeting the SMC Student Success Standards of "Academic Achievement" and "Timely Progress" as defined below:
Academic Achievement is met by having enrolled in 12 or more units, and by maintaining or exceeding an overall SMC GPA of 2.0 (C average). Your overall SMC GPA includes grades from all SMC courses only, and does not include grades received at other colleges or universities.
Timely Progress is met by completing the required percentage of units in which you have enrolled. After enrolling in at least 12 semester units, a student will be placed on progress probation if the percentage of units in which the student receives a grade of W(withdrawal), I(Incomplete), or NP(No Pass) reaches or exceeds:
50% of units enrolled, after enrolling in 12 or more units
When students fail to meet the Student Success Standards as outlined above, the student may become placed on academic probation and/or progress probation.
One of the best ways to improve your study skills is to enroll in Counseling 1, Study Skills. This 8-week, 1 unit class will help you learn various study skills and strategies for note taking, studying for tests, taking tests, setting goals, and managing time. Counseling 20, Student Success Seminar is a 16-week, 3 unit class that also addresses study skills and includes other information to help you succeed in college.
To prepare to transfer to a four-year university, it is important that you make an appointment with a counselor to discuss the specific requirements for your university and major. You may also want to consult the Transfer Center website for more information.
If you want to transfer classes from another school to SMC, first have your transcripts from that school sent directly to: Santa Monica College, Admissions and Records, 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405. You should also always have your own copy of transcripts for reference or use in counseling sessions. A student needs to come in to see a counselor to have their college transcripts evaluated.
Once you have your transcripts, make an appointment with a counselor to determine if your classes count toward an AA degree and/or transfer, and to have an official evaluation completed.
A unit is the amount of credit you receive for successfully completing a class.
Units also give you a clue about the approximate number of hours the class meets each week. For example, a 1 unit class will meet about one hour per week for the semester, while a 5 unit class will meet about 5 hours per week for the semester.
Units also are an indicator about the level of difficulty of the class. The more difficult the course, the more units you receive for successfully completing that class. For example, you would receive 1 unit for completing a swimming or study skills class, while you would receive 5 units for completing a chemistry or calculus class.
The number of units you should take per session depends on what other commitments you have in your life, such as work, parenting, etc. It will help you in planning your schedule if you have an idea about how much time you need to dedicate to your classes, so here is a good rule of thumb:
For taking classes in a semester, multiply the number of units you will be taking times 3. That will tell you how many hours you will need each week between going to class and doing homework outside of class. For example, if you are planning on enrolling in 12 units in a semester, you will need 36 hours (12 x 3) each week to dedicate to school - which is almost a full-time job!
Remember, it is not the number of classes that will determine how busy you will be - it is the number of units you enroll in. Taking three classes that total 7 units is very different from taking three classes that total 11 units.
The general guidelines for the number of units you should take in a semester are as follows (the maximum allowed is 16):
40 hours of commitment per week (work, parenting, etc.) - take 3 to 6 units
30 hours per week - 3 to 6 units
20 hours per week - 6 to 9 units
10 hours per week - 9 to 12 units
Fewer than 10 hours per week - 12 to 16 units
Since the Winter and Summer sessions are only 6 or 8 weeks long, the classes are much more condensed, move at a more rapid pace, and meet for more hours during each week.
For taking classes in a shorter session, multiply the number of units you will be taking times 6. That will tell you how many hours you will need each week between going to class and doing homework outside of class. For example, taking 6 units in the summer session means you'll need about 36 hours (6 x 6) each week to dedicate to school - again, almost a full-time job!
The general guidelines for the number of units you should take in a Winter or Summer session are as follows (the maximum allowed is 8):
40 hours of commitment per week (work, parenting, etc.) - 3 units
30 hours per week - 3 units
20 hours per week - 3 to 6 units
10 hours per week - 6 units
Fewer than 10 hours per week - 6 to 8 units


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Well, some people have been posting requests threads lately, so I'm gonna put it into one...
If you want to request any art, just post it here and I'll edit my post for each one of the request
1. Full Scale Battle
For: Liang Erdao
Requirements: None.
2. Hand Drawn picture of Zhao Yun
For: Dian Wei
Requirements: No background, no bigger then 320*160 and no smaller then 16*16. A scene for a battle between Jiang Wei and Zhao Yun. Needs to have 256 colors, it should be PNG format, would be better if Zhao Yun is on a horse. Do not put anyone in the picture besides Zhao Yun... Also if you could do the CGness for me.
3. Xiahou Dun
For: Party Boy U.K
Requirements: None.
4. General
For: Zhanghe_of_Wei
Requirements: A pencil-drawn full-bodied picture of a general on horseback. I actually have one but I'd really like some reference. I'm not particular about which general it is. No background needed.


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A collection of scholarly works about individual liberty and free markets. A project of Liberty Fund, Inc.
1840 - 1921
Historical Period:
The 19th Century
Carl Menger (1840-1921) was one of the founders of the Austrian School of economics. Menger, along with Jevons and Walras, published a work in 1871 which revolutionized the way economists viewed value and price theory by introducing innovations in the theory of marginal utility. His work was profoundly influential in Europe where it inspired the work of Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich Hayek. [The image comes from "The Warren J. Samuels Portrait Collection at Duke University."]


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"Country Strong," is a bit like a deep-fried Southern meal: It looks good and tastes great, but offers little in the way of healthy sustenance.
The film stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Kelly Canter, an out-of-control alcoholic country superstar trying to rebuild her career after a shattering tragedy. With a beauty queen-turned-singer ("Gossip Girl's" Leighton Meester) nipping at her heels and a crumbling marriage to her husband/manager (real life country star Tim McGraw as the sole lead character who doesn't sing), she hooks up, in more ways than one, with a rising singer-songwriter (Garrett Hedlund, continuing his charge to the top of the A-list) so they can chart his ascent and her comeback.
Considering the starring lineup and the fact that Paltrow is responsible for one of our favorite movie anthems, a remake of "Cruisin'" with Huey Lewis from the "Duets" soundtrack (terrible flick, great song), we couldn't wait to go country, ya'll.
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But the film quickly devolves into clichés and movie-of-the-week territory as it careens toward an ending no one will see coming after all those spunky commercials of Paltrow belting out tunes and doing the Achy Breaky Heart shuffle.
Felled by a one-two punch of supremely misleading marketing and a screenplay that is at times maudlin and disjointed, writer-director Shana Feste was plagued by similar unevenness in her previous effort, "The Greatest," a film which flirted with melodrama but was saved by tremendous performances. The same is true of "Country Strong."
Paltrow, drenched in diamonds and swaddled in fur in an attempt to prettify the outside as her insides putrefy, does some of her best work in years. She plays Kelly with heartbreaking sensitivity and captivating charm, a modern day Judy Garland. But the stage ultimately belongs to Hedlund. The 26-year-old, who dunked a toe into his leading man potential in "TRON: Legacy," emerges from "Country Strong" a full-blown heartthrob, equal parts Brad Pitt's rascally "Thelma and Louise" drifter and Kris Kristofferson circa 1976.
Despite its shortcomings, thanks to great acting, fantastic music, Feste's unabashed earnestness and the catchiest title song since "Ghostbusters," "Country Strong" reminds us of Billy Ray Cyrus' mullet; some love it, some hate it, and some ridicule it. But for good or bad, you won't soon forget it.


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Zoosk is pleased to announce the winning couple of our RomanceFTW Contest! Congratulations to Irene and Jeff from Castro Valley, California for winning the grand prize! The lucky couple will receive $10,000 and a romantic vacation to their choice of Miami, San Francisco, or New York City, courtesy of Zoosk.
We caught up with the winning couple for a short Q&A. Here's what they had to say!
How does it feel knowing you've won $10,000 and a free romantic getaway?
It feels amazing and we are still in shock that we really won. We are extremely excited for our romantic getaway and to share a new adventure together.
Did creating a couple profile help the two of you grow closer together?
The couple profile got us to go through a lot of old photos of great memories of things we have done together that we might have forgotten about over time. The pictures were a reminder of many good times that brought us to where we are today.
What's been some feedback you've gotten from friends and family since entering our RomanceFTW competition?
Everybody has been wishing us good luck in the contest and wanting to know how they could help us. During the contest, they enjoyed seeing our journey together through photos and making comments. Now that we won, everybody has been really happy for us and lots of screaming when we tell them the good news.
What are you going to do with the prize money?
Irene has plans of an iPad, shoes, clothes, birthday gift to herself and some for our romantic getaway. I am sure some of it will go towards our wedding in October.
Would you encourage your couple friends to create a Zoosk couple profile?
We would encourage our friends to create a couple profile on Zoosk. As I said earlier, it was a great way to go down memory lane and revisit all the things you have done together as a couple that made you fall in love in the first place.
Let's give Irene and Jeff a big round of applause for being voted the most romantic couple on our site. Visit our contest page to find out more about the lucky winners. Congrats!


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WTP is a platform and so adoption by others is a major goal of the project. You are a WTP adopter if you are a commercial vendor or an Open Source project that is using or is planning to use WTP in one or more of your products. This page lists information for WTP adopters.
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The WTP API Policy can be found on the wiki.
The PDE, in the Eclipse Platform, provides tools to scan your code to see what API, and non-API, your code uses from WTP (or other Eclipse projects). See Eclipse Help and various Eclispe wiki pages and blog entries for details and ways to get started.
As an adopter, you can make use of these scan reports in several ways, mostly concerned with non-API use:
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An attack on a UN peacekeeping base in South Sudan has killed 58 people and injured about 100 others, a UN official said.
An angry mob of youths attacked the UN peacekeeping mission's camp in Bor, Jonglei state, where 5,000 ethnic Nuers fled after fighting broke out in the country in mid-December.
The UN official said most of the 58 people killed were Nuer but there were also casualties on the other side. Initial reports said 12 people were killed.
Unicef, the UN children's agency, said an unknown number of children were among the dozens of civilians injured and killed in the attack.
"Utterly defenceless children were attacked in a place where they should have felt safe," Jonathan Veitch, Unicef representative in South Sudan said in a statement. "The trauma for children under such circumstances is indescribable."
South Sudan saw massive violence sweep the country in December, when fighting broke out between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, and those loyal to former vice president Riek Machar, an ethnic Nuer who was fired last July by Kiir. Thousands of people are believed to have been killed, and more than 1 million have fled their homes.
Since December, Bor has changed hands four times between South Sudan's military and rebels loyal to Machar.
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said after the latest attack: "The assailants, a mob of armed civilians, came to the base under the guise of peaceful demonstrators intending to present a petition ... The armed mob forced entry on to the site and opened fire on the internally displaced persons sheltering inside the base."
The UN said a surgical team from Doctors Without Borders flew into Bor to help treat those injured in the attack. The UN has also reinforced security at Bor.
The UN mission in South Sudan and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the "unprovoked" attack.
The Security Council issued a press statement expressing "outrage" at the attack and reminding that "attacks on civilians and UN peacekeepers may constitute a war crime".
The UN mission called for a full investigation into the "heinous murders".
The secretary-general warned that up to 1 million people face potential famine-level hunger because of the fighting.
Unicef's Mr Veitch said that during intense fighting in the oil hub of Bentiu in Unity State earlier this week, hundreds of children fled to a UN base for protection. Others were observed carrying weapons, wearing uniforms and undergoing military training, he said.
Mr Veitch said Unicef has credible reports that both sides to the conflict are recruiting children. He cited the case of a 16-year-old boy who was gravely injured in the fighting and reported having been forcibly recruited three months ago by an armed group.


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Officer arrest Capitol singers
Police have arrested about 20 people in the state Capitol in their first crackdown on daily protesters since a federal judge ruled large groups need a permit to gather in the building.
A group of hard-core protesters has been gathering in the Capitol rotunda almost daily for more than two years to sing songs bashing Republican Gov. Scott Walker.
The governor's administration adopted an access policy that required permits for any organized activity in the building. U.S. District Judge William Conley earlier this month issued an injunction stating no group of less than 20 needs a permit.
The singers gathered as usual on Wednesday. Capitol Police and state troopers appeared and warned the group the gathering was unlawful. They then began handcuffing people and leading them away.


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Artichoke: Not Di Fara, No Need to Be Di Fara
I walked into Artichoke, the latest pizzeria to be deemed the "new Di Fara" around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Of course it seems to me that being deemed the new Di Fara is the food equivalent of being deemed "the new Dylan" in singer-songwriter circles. But I digress. The place was abuzz with activity, but there was nary a slice in sight.
I was told to come back in 30 minutes. After an unscheduled appetizer of fried chicken at Momofuku, I circled back to Artichoke. There were four people in the place. I sidled up to the counter and watched the three men behind the counter scurrying around cooking broccoli rabe and artichokes. There was a pile of irregularly shaped house-baked loaves of bread on the customer side of the counter. I eyed them longingly but no one encouraged me to take one.
There was a lot of activity, but no one seemed particularly interested in taking my order. "My Sharona" was blasting. Finally someone took my order. I asked for a Diet Coke. One of the Artichokers told me they were on the floor next to me and suggested I get one myself. I squeezed between the two counters to do that and retrieved a lukewarm soda with schmutz on the top of the can.
The Knack was belting out the chorus: "M, m, m, my Sharona." Dom DeMarco occasionally has opera playing in Di Fara, but nowhere near this loud.
My three slices came out of the oven and were put in a box. They were crazy hot, obviously having been left in the conventional pizza oven too long. The regular slice had a combination of mozzarella and pecorino Romano. It was sort of Di Faralike, but the crust was all crunch and no tenderness. The Sicilian slice was almost completely black on the bottom. The spinach and artichoke slice was a little odd and tasted more than a little like a dip you'd be served at a college party, but in the end I decided it was reasonably tasty. It did have way too much topping.
Note to Artichokers: To quote Otis Redding, "Try a little tenderness." Pizza crust needs a little bit of interior tenderness to qualify as great.
Just like all the new Dylans have done, the guys at Artichoke need to find their own nonDi Fara voice. Their heart is in the right place. They clearly have the passion, the perfect-slice-of-pizza-fever. Now their skill and dedication have to catch up with their enthusiasm before they become the new Di Fara, or better yet, the best Artichoke they can be.
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Adult wheelchair basketball (Lakeshore Storm) is for individuals with a lower limb physical disability. In addition to weekly practices, team members travel to approximately three tournaments as well as home scrimmages and the Pioneer Classic. For more information, contact Rob Welty at 205-313-7457 or .


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I know Staten Island's got lots of free right turns on red (for motorists) and can be fairly bike unfriendly…but it's also a really amazing place to discover on bicycle.
-Amazing Boardwalk on the Beach, fourth largest in the world.
-Tugboat Graveyard (shhh…it's a secret)
-Fort Wadsworth, for all you war history buffs.
-Wolfe's Pond Park, mountain bike trails.
-Highest Point on the Eastern Seaboard. (Todt Hill)
Here is a great opportunity to see NYC's undiscovered borough.
Event Information:
Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2014
Time: Rider check-in for 40-mile ride: 8 – 9 am
Rider check-in for 25-mile ride: 8:30 – 9:30 am
Start and Finish:
Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George
Parking Lot West (Just west of the Ballpark, off Bank Street)
Price: $15 – T.A. Members, $20 – Non-members
Size:Size: There is a strict cap of 1,000 riders.
The Tour de Staten Island is a fun-filled ride through the neighborhoods of New York's greenest borough. The tour offers two route lengths of 25 miles and 40 miles, both with an additional five mile route option in still-closed-to-the-public Freshkills Park! Both routes are supported by rest stops stocked with KIND Bars, fruit, Osmo sport drink and good old H20 . The tour is a ride-at-your-own-pace event on roads open to traffic. Unlike other T.A. borough tours, there will not be an NYPD escort or road closures. The route will be marked with painted arrows, riders will receive a cue sheet and will be free to begin the tour as soon as they have checked in and received their official rider bibs. Riders will be supported by volunteer ride marshals and limited sag-wagon services.
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The Impossible was present at the American Film Market in both 2010 and 2011, but we haven't heard much outside of AFM. Warner Bros. has released the first teaser trailer—it is stylish and striking and accomplishes everything you want from a teaser trailer. Impressively, the teaser does all this while dubbed in Spanish. The Impossible is the English-language debut of Juan Antonio Bayona, director of The Orphanage, which was a massive hit in Bayona's homeland Spain. So it makes sense that the first big promotional push is in Spanish. Luckily for the rest of us, the disaster genre is a universal language.
Led by Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor, The Impossible tells the story of a family caught in the tsunami that hit Thailand seven years ago today. Watch the trailer after the jump.
Twitch kindly translated the intertitles:
On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami hit the coast of Southeast Asia.
The lives of thousands of families around the world changed forever.
This is the true story of one of these families.
The AFM synopsis:
MARIA (Naomi Watts), HENRY (Ewan McGregor) and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand, looking forward to a few days in tropical paradise. But on the morning of December 26th, as the family relaxes around the pool after their Christmas festivities the night before, a terrifying roar rises up from the center of the earth. As Maria freezes in fear, a huge wall of black water races across the hotel grounds toward her.
Henry grabs the two youngest boys, SIMON and THOMAS, but it's too late: the wave smashes into him with incredible force and dislodges his grip. Maria is pushed underwater, where she is crushed and battered by debris to the brink of death. She finally surfaces in a raging black sea, which has completely submerged her three-story hotel and the surrounding landscape. Maria gasps for breath while she tries to understand what has just happened, convinced that her family has been obliterated in the blink of an eye. But then, her eldest son, LUCAS (Tom Holland), surfaces a few meters ahead in the wild flood. Face-to-face with something unexpected and incomprehensible, she must fight against all odds for her child's survival. And her own.