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SolidWorks in Transition: Jon Hirschtick Leaves Board; Gian Paolo Bassi Takes Over as VP of R&D
SolidWorks hasn't issued any statement about the staff changes that took place in the company last week, but the news is traveling so fast in Twitter-sphere and blog-land that a press release might be a moot point at this point.
As the company gets ready to launch SolidWorks 2012 (now in pre-release code), Jon Hirschtick, the company's cofounder and former CEO, resigned from the board. He announced his decision to employees by email, followed by an update on Twitter: "Today [October 4] was my last day at SolidWorks and [Dassault Systemes]. A tough decision for me but one I feel is right," he wrote.
Hirschtick, an MIT graduate, was among the visionaries who believed in and pioneered Windows-based CAD in the early 90s. At the time, the use of 3D modeling technology was largely confined to expensive hardware and mainframes. After serving as CEO, he continued to influence the company's technology development, culture, and vision as a member of the executive board. For many loyal users, Hirschtick's down-to-earth, approachable character was the personification of SolidWorks.
Hirschtick's departure coincided with that of Austin O'Malley, one of the original developers of SolidWorks (dating back to version 95) who become executive VP of R&D. O'Malley shepherded the company through eight major product releases. The post vacated by O'Malley will be filled by Gian Paolo Bassi, founder and CTO of RIWEBB. Bassi's past roles included VP and CTO of ImpactXoft, director of think3, and program manager at Computervision.
Kristen Wilson, SolidWorks public relations manager, clarified that Hirschtick's resignation and O'Malley's departure were "completely unrelated." Wilson noted, "We were fortunate that [Hirschtick] stuck around for much longer than most founders typically do."
No matter the cause, the sudden and simultaneous departure of two SolidWorks veterans is bound to fuel speculations about the company's new direction and culture. As the new captain charting the company's course, O'Malley's successor Bassi will have to negotiate between loyal users' proud legacy and proficiency in parametric CAD, and parent company Dassault Systemes' desire to explore cloud-hosted data sharing, social media-powered collaboration, mobile apps, and other emerging trends.
Q&A with SolidWorks' incoming exec VP of R&D, Gian Paolo Bassi
Responding to questions submitted via email, Bassi offered some clues to how he would reshape SolidWorks:
Question: When do you officially come on board? What is your plan for the transition from Austin O'Malley?
Answer: I officially came on board on October 7th. I have spent time with Austin O'Malley and recognize the SolidWorks R&D group has a clear vision and strong management team that Austin helped to establish. They will continue to deliver an exceptional user experience for our customers.
Q: What is your vision for SolidWorks for the near future and for long term?
A: My vision is to provide a solution with more performance and modeling flexibility and to elevate the design process to be more conceptual. Models need have more freedom in the way they are designed, modified, and behave. I will bring hybrid methodologies beyond geometric parameters to functional design.
Q: What do you consider to be the most important technology trends reshaping the future of engineering and design software? Mobile computing? Cloud computing? The resurgence of Mac? Sustainability? Social media-driven collaboration? Something else not listed here?
A: I think the biggest trend is availability of massive computational and data transmission capabilities. Everything else is enabled by such technological advances. For example, we couldn't have cloud computing without scalable access to computing power and IBM's Watson is also made possible by these capabilities.
Q: What is your personal philosophy on technology?
A: To think outside the box and stay open to any wonder. One needs to keep looking around without preconceptions. Your mental structure can limit you.
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This does not suprise me and what follows is only speculative.
I can imagine that a lot of non-SolidWorks users who were called by SolidWorks sales, like me, answered similarly by telling them they weren't interested in Parametric only modelers – to which the salesperson thanked me for my time and hung up.
Having read months ago that SolidWorks was officially (at least what was said in the media) not interested in direct modeling told me that they were out of touch with the needs of non-SWX users. Who was driving that non-interest…well, judging by Mr. Bassi's statement, "My vision is to provide a solution with…modeling flexibility…Models need have more freedom in the way they are designed, modified, and behave…", I would conclude that both founders were stuck in the virtues of their parametric modeler.
Given that all their competitors developed direct modeling schemes of one type or another, though none as seemless IMO as Kubotech, I am sure that there were heated debates at SWX over the loss of potential new customers due to this missing feature in their product.
In the end the potential customers appear to have forced the issue into the realm of personal decisions.
For the past 14 years I've sold SolidWorks. I've NEVER had a prospect or customer say "I will not purchase your software because you don't have better direct modeling than X, Y, or Z".
Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not opposed to direct editing, but my prospects and customers have not moved away from SolidWorks to competing products that heavily promote direct editing.
Obviously, there are users that purchase these products or they would still be around, but the numbers are small.
Personally, I respect SolidWorks decision to take their time and implement a robust hybrid, parametric / direct editing architecture, not the limited implementations that are currently on the market.
Interesting comments. I suppose I could gleam a couple things:
1. If most/all distributors are like John and don't hear the Direct Modeling (DM) trumpet then they wouldn't provide feedback to SWX that it is needed. Thus, someone or some people at SWX, since it hadn't publicly embraced it until now, I am sure have used this as justification not to.
2. Just because a competitor has a feature doesn't mean everyone should have it. However, I wonder – we'll probably never know – what % of people SWX called indicated an interest in DM. If it was at a level to be of concern to SWX, as I suspect, then the comments by Mr. Bssi make perfect sense. Otherwise, why bother in investing in something your customer base has no interest in.
Oh to be a fly on the wall in the meetings where DM was brought up. LOL
I rarely respond to any of these issues, but sometimes, one of them simply rings my bell. This is one of them. I have been a loyal SolidWorks user and promoter since the mid 1990's after having used Pro/E since version 6. I am now retired, but I may decide to return to work part time as long as I can use SW as my design tool. That said, and as I have suggested in the past, I think Dassault would be doing themselves a HUGH favor if there was some contemplation of introducing direct modeling as an alternative (or complement) to history based modeling. That type of modeling (history based) was a bear to use with the early versions of Pro/E and became a LOT easier with the introduction of SW, but still required an out-of-proportion knowledge of how the software worked, which meant there sprung up a whole generation of people who became modeling "experts" commanding grossly out-of-proportion salaries. I was appalled to find out this fact, especially as I tried to hire designers…they knew the tool inside out, but didn't have a clue how to design a product. (I have commented to this fact several times before.) As I see it, PTC's aquisition of Co-Create (aka IDEAS) several years ago was pure genius. As most people can see, PTC now has a suite of products that will suit just about anyone. I have made the suggestion before that DS might make some "hay" if they acquire the technology from another source…(hint: SpaceClaim.) It doesn't necessarily have to be a "hybrid" product, but it could be if it is implemented properly. If this were to become a reality at SW, I can tell you that there would be a very lot of happy engineers out there in the design and manufacturing arm of corporate America (including me)!!
While I applaud both Siemens and Autodesk for their efforts, from what I've read their current direct modeling offerings also present challenges (e.g editing failures) in real world applications.
Recent write ups I've seen of Creo Direct and Creo Parametrics working together sounds like a real mess.
I suspect that SW/DS has evaluated all of the technologies and methodologies out there, and will bring a product to market that will trump the current offerings. Only time will tell.
Well said David. I wasn't one of the ones who was taught these programs. I learned, self taught, from Cadkey and then onto thinkdesign. Both methods have their limitations, but combined with thoughtful skill and intuitiveness they could allow poeple to spend less time becoming software guru's and more time becoming design guru's.
We recently concluded a study that took a little over a year to complete, evaluating several different CAD and CAM systems. NX, SolidEdge, Catia, Inventor Fusion, Solidworks, Spaceclaim, and a few others as well. In the End, we decided to stick with solidworks. That being said, I feel it is important to mention that the only reason this happened, was because in discussing with our reseller that Solidworks is going to put a larger focus on Direct Modeling. For the way we do things at my company, and the type of information we need to generate for production personel, ST in solidedge and NX was amazing. I am a CSWP, and have always been a big supporter of SW, but when I start using a system, and in my spare time none the less, learn to model a complex component in 2/3 the time after 3 weeks of using it, that has to say a lot about the capability of a properly implemented direct editing solution.
My speculation at this point is the biggest hurdle for SW to implement this technology has been user interface. It is apparent (since so many other companies now utilize it to some extent) that the kernels now being used are capable of generating the geometry, it is simply a matter of how to present the controls and functions to the end user. Something has to be holding them back in the interface department for SW to be this far behind in the direct modeling game. I expect 2013 to be a big release for SW, as now there will be a lot of people watching to see what direction the new leadership will be taking.


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Of Mice and Men (1992)
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A panic-stricken young woman flees from the opening scene, her beautiful red dress torn. The main characters George (Gary Sinise) and Lennie (John Malkovich) are seen sprinting in the opposite direction to escape yet another dilemma that Lennie has gotten them into. The tension builds as the music intensifies, evoking fear in audiences early on that the two men will be caught. This opening scene, while out of order from the original text, stays true that of John Steinbeck's classic novel Of Mice and Men. This 1992 film adaptation, directed by Gary Sinise, is a simple yet accurate interpretation of the novel in which Steinbeck's message and characters truly come to life, and emphasize friendship and hard work, themes that are still relevant today.
Set during the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men's main characters George and Lennie travel together from place to place in search of temporary work. While men usually travel alone, Lennie and George's vow to stick together works; George is small yet cunning while Lennie is simpleminded yet has the strength of two men. Lennie and George are like brothers in the novel and Sinise and Malkovich capture the essence of their friendship well when Lennie often declares that they have each other's backs, "'But not us! An' why? Because... because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why.'" The film does their friendship justice in that Sinise is caring and protective of child-like Malkovich, who rarely knows what is happening around him.
John Malkovich's interpretation of Lennie is flawless, from his facial expressions to his voice. He stays true to the Lennie that Steinbeck has created and for a majority of the movie, he steals the show. Viewers become attached to the mostly gentle giant whose childish ways and constant obsession with rabbits is hard not to love.
Malkovich's counterpart, Gary Sinise, who plays George, also has an impressive performance. As Lennie's guardian and friend, Sinise masters George's protective and fatherly nature when interacting with Lennie. This nature is most prominent in the scene where George cleans off Lennie's face after his fight with Curley, as a parent would a child.
When George and Lennie arrive at the new ranch, early on they encounter the vindictive Curley (Casey Siemaszko) and his lonely wife (Sherilyn Fenn). Siemaszko's animosity against Lennie, along with every other man his wife even looks at, is well expressed. Siemaszko played the part of Curley flawlessly; his small size created the illusion that Malkovich was much larger than those around him were.
Fenn also plays Curley's wife well, emphasizing her unhappiness and boredom of being with Curley, as opposed to the wife in the novel, where Steinbeck portrays her as an antagonist repeatedly trying to cause trouble among workers. In the novel, Curley's wife purposely flirts with the workers to irritate Curley, while in the film, she craves the company of the workers, or anyone who will talk to her. While Curley's wife is menacing in the novel, Sinise plays on her sympathetic qualities of loneliness and desperation for attention. Although there are a few discrepancies between the two characters, Curley's wife still serves the same purpose in both the novel and film.
In the final moments of the movie, George goes to find Lennie in their meeting place in the woods, where he tells Lennie to go if he does "a bad thing." Lennie's final action tests the limits of his friendship with George, and he must do the inevitable. Sinise constructs a poignant scene where he stands behind Lennie and tells him one last positive thought about the dream of a farm and rabbits that they have always shared. George's remorse is palpable in Sinise's expression and Malkovich's sheer ignorance adds to the bleakness of the situation. One of the final shots in the film shows George and Lennie walking together through the fields, a nostalgic scene that captures the nature of the duo's friendship.
Gary Sinise must be commended for his interpretation of Of Mice and Men because he accurately tells Steinbeck's story through film, which is not an easy feat. He captures the essence of the story, while emphasizing friendship's beauty, as well as its downfalls. Malkovich deserves credit for his unforgettable role as Lennie, as well as others who have brilliantly executed their roles. Steinbeck's story comes alive in Sinise's interpretation of his classic novel.
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Of Mice and Men: Film Review
Gary Sinise's "Of Mice and Men" started out by playing slow, moving, ominous music as the camera focused on George, played by the director himself. This was an interesting scene because the viewer knows something inadequate will occur later on in the movie. I got hooked on the movie right away. Then, the camera focused on a frightened woman running across a field, and then two men running the opposite way, running from an angry mob. It was easy to tell the two men had something to do with the discomfort of the alarmed women.
Lennie, played by John Malkovich, was portrayed as an innocent, childish, unintelligent that George had to chastise when Lennie becomes a disturbance. George and Lennie's friendship was like no other; they had a bond tighter than anyone else had. Although, the book portrayed their friendship to be greater than the movie portrayed it to be. Also, the book depicted Lennie's character to be much heftier than in the movie. Throughout the entire book and movie, Lennie repeatedly asked George to tell him about how they would get a house to themselves one day so that Lennie could tend a few rabbits. Both the movie and the book portrayed that well.
In both the movie and the book, the depression of Candy's dog led viewers and readers to an emotional appeal. When Candy tells George he should have killed his dog himself, it foreshadows George killing Lennie. The benevolence of George sticking up for Lennie all those times suddenly went away, but George had to do it. He was the only one who could have killed him. He couldn't let anyone else hurt Lennie. The way I pictured George shooting Lennie from the text of the book was very similar to the scene in the movie. The tears in George's eyes symbolized regret, but not too much regret to make him stop. The dramatic irony of the happiness and animation found in Lennie is almost heartbreaking, because the viewers or readers know it is coming.
The reason George and Lennie left to find work to do on Tyler Ranch was to earn enough money to buy their own house, but with Lennie always deviating, he makes it impossible to live on the ranch, and earn enough. Instead of moving again, George had to get rid of that burden. With Lennie getting in the way, George feels like he can't live his own life if he has to spend it all keeping a close eye on Lennie. He has always been there for Lennie, but Lennie did him no good; only harm.
Over all, the actors were portrayed just as they were in the book. It must have been difficult for John Malkovich to "act" dumb on camera. John Terry, who played Slim, played his character very well. Slim is very calm and nonchalant. Terry portrayed that quite accurately. The angle of the camera for each scene was shown very effectively. For example, the scene which showed George and Lennie walking towards the ranch was shot very far from them, showing the viewers that the world around them is much bigger, and competent than they are. Of Mice and Men is touching, well casted, and it is recommendable to many others.
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Warner Bros. Interactive has announced a new hero character available as DLC for their MOBA Guardians of Middle-Earth, the goblin Snaga.
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- 5-hour pub crawl in Buenos Aires
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In the popular neighborhoods of San Telmo, Recoleta or Palermo, you'll visit three pubs/clubs throughout the night, enjoying one included shooter at each and discounts on the rest of your drinks. Possible pubs include El Anden, Coliseo and the Dubai Club. End your evening at one of the city's happening discotheques like Severino, Kika or Niceto; you've got free admission and skip-the-line access so you can go straight inside and dance until your tired feet beg you to stop.
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At the Ferry Building Farmer's Market on Saturday, we saw a lot of fresh, organic spring lamb being sold by local farmers.
The farmers were conscious about not wasting the animal; all edible parts were being offered, from the meat to the organs to the bones. Some farmers were also selling yarn balls of spun lambswool for knitting. We applaud their sustainable business practices.
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Makes me long for a weekend in San Francisco to try all the great variations. The chefs are always so excited to show it off.
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The fourth in the "English" sampler from Upton. Richmond Park is not one I would probably have ordered on its own, had it not been in the package, but its not bad.
In the tin: Smells like black tea and old, stale campfire. I'm guessing that's the Keemun.
Brewed: Smells like black tea, and thankfully, none of that stale campfire scent came with.
I added a healthy dose of sugar and had a very drinkable, if unremarkable, cup for lunch.
I think this could use a bit of lemon as well. I will have to pick one up next time I'm at the grocers. I rarely put lemon in (hot) tea.
I might try a very small cup of this with a bit of milk, but so far I don't think milk is needed.


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Is This Stock a Good Buy Now?
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Active investor Paul Singer has picked up a significant stake in NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP). According to Businessweek, his firm, Elliott Management, might press the company for board seats to unlock shareholder value. NetApp is also in the portfolio of Larry Robbins, Joel Greenblatt, and Paul Tudor Jones. Since the beginning of the year, NetApp has risen close to 13%, lagging the S&P 500's return of nearly 17%. Should we follow Paul Singer into NetApp? Let's find out.
Fast growing, cash cow, and a strong balance sheet
NetApp is the leader in innovative storage systems and data management solutions with two storage platforms, unified FAS storage systems and E-Series systems. The majority of its revenue, $4.21 billion, or 67.5% of the total revenue, was generated from product sales. Service sales ranked second with $1.2 billion in revenue in 2012, while software entitlements and maintenance contributed only $812.2 million in 2012. Its two biggest distributors were Arrow Electronics and Avnet, accounting for 17% and 12%, respectively, of the total revenue in 2012.
In the past five years, NetApp has experienced decent growth in revenue and net income. Revenue increased from $3.3 billion in 2008 to $6.23 billion in 2012, while net income rose from $310 million to $605 million during the same period. What makes me interested in NetApp is its improving cash flow. The operating cash flow has increased from $195 million to $1.46 billion since 2003, whereas free cash flow has climbed from $134 million to more than $1 billion. Furthermore, NetApp has a strong balance sheet. As of January 2013, it had $4.62 billion in equity, $6.72 billion in cash and short-term investments, and only $2.23 billion in debt. The market values NetApp at 10 times EV/EBITDA.
Another global leading company in the storage system industry
Compared to its peer, EMC (NYSE: EMC), NetApp has a higher EV multiple. The market values EMC at around 8.3 times EV/EBITDA. EMC is also one of the global leading companies in the IT information storage industry with two broad categories: EMC Information and VMware Virtual Infrastructure. The Information Storage segment was the biggest revenue contributor, with $15.6 billion in revenue, while the VMware Virtual Infrastructure ranked second with nearly $4.6 billion in sales.
EMC has kept innovating its products for better cloud infrastructure technology. In the middle of May, it announced the New EMC Proven Solutions for private clouding computing for customers to move SAP solutions workloads to private cloud infrastructures. Moreover, the new solution has automated disaster recovery of SAP solutions, including application consistent failover, point-in-time recovery, and non-disruptive failover testing.
According to IDC, in the fourth quarter 2012, both EMC and NetApp grew their storage revenue by 7.3% and 6.3%, respectively, while Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) experienced a drop in storage revenue. The revenue of Hewlett-Packard's total disk storage systems decreased 8.8% to $1.4 billion, while the external disk storage systems revenue came in at only $626 million, 7.4% lower than the fourth quarter in the previous year.
Hewlett-Packard and its bad acquisition
Hewlett-Packard has been quite famous for its "due diligence" practice when it wrote off as much as $8.8 billion from its $11 billion acquisition of Automony. In the $8.8 billion impairment charges, about $5 billion was due to accounting misrepresentation. Recently, Hewlett-Packard's shareholders sued the company because of its Autonomy acquisition.
According to Bloomberg, Autonomy had purchased goods from its customers and pursued aggressive revenue recognition practices, which were called "round trip transactions." Even with the huge write-down, its goodwill and intangible assets were still quite large at more than $35.2 billion, accounting for more than 40% of its total assets. The large goodwill and intangible assets are quite vulnerable to future impairment, which could negatively impact the company's share price.
My Foolish take
NetApp seems to be a good stock to purchase at its current trading price due to its market leading position, strong balance sheet, and little goodwill and intangible assets. Moreover, with the involvement of Paul Singer, NetApp's hidden value could be unlocked in the near future and/or the company might be a potential buyout target for the larger IT firms.
The massive wave of mobile computing has done much to unseat the major players in the PC market, including venerable technology names like Hewlett-Packard. However, HP's rapidly shifting its strategy under the new leadership of CEO Meg Whitman. But does this make HP one of the least-appreciated turnaround stories on the market, or is this a minor blip on its road to irrelevance? The Motley Fool's technology analyst details exactly what investors need to know about HP in our new premium research report. Just click here now to get your copy today.
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I was told by my trainer, not to eat back the calories, because then I am just eating the work I have done. So I stick to my 1400 per day (for now) and then just go from there.
Exercise has SO many more benefits than burning calories.
Becoming happier, more energy, smaller, tighter body, and cos it's fun?!


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A debate between the candidates for U.S. Senate is coming to Rowan University.
Democratic candidate Cory Booker and Republican candidate Steve Lonegan will debate on the Glassboro campus Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., the University announced Thursday evening.
NBC10 Anchor Jim Rosenfield will moderate the debate, along with a panel that includes NBC 4 New York anchor David Ushery and Philadelphia Inquirer Washington correspondent Jonathan Tamari.
"I believe the candidates accepted the invitation to come to South Jersey in part because of the strong proposal we put forth with NBC and the Philadelphia Inquirer," Rowan University President Dr. Ali Houshmand said in a prepared statement. "The location also shows their commitment to South Jersey and how they value the opinions of those who live and work here."
Booker and Lonegan are competing for the seat left vacant this summer with the death of Frank Lautenberg. Each won their respective party's special primary. The special election to fill the seat takes place one week after the debate, on Oct. 16.
The debate will be broadcast on NBC10 Philadelphia / WCAU, NBC 4 New York / WNBC, the Comcast Network and Telemundo Philadelphia / WWSI. It will also be available on Xfinity On Demand and rebroadcast on Telemundo Nueva York / WNJU on a date to be determined, according to the University.
It will also be streamed live on Philly.com and NBC10.com.
Viewers will have the chance to submit questions to the panelists and participate in a discussion prior to the debate, according to the University.
A limited number of tickets will be made available for the debate by Rowan a week before the event.
Guests can submit questions as they enter the auditorium the night of the debate.
The candidates will also debate Oct. 4 in Trenton, according to nj.com.


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Polangui traces its roots in 1584 when a Spanish friar, Baltazar de la Magdalena founded it shortly after the landing of the Spaniards in the remote part of Pantao in Libon, a neighboring municipality. The 10-year construction of the parish church began in 1654 by Fr. Juan Bautista. Camilo Jacob, a photographer and resident of Polangui, was executed along with other Bicolanos in January 1897.
A year later, the "Guardia Civil" in Naga City led by Don Elias Angeles mutinied against Spaniards. This ended the Spanish rule in the Bicol Region. Legends say that the name Polangui was taken from the name of a red-leafed tree called "Oyangui", which is now extinct. The town which was originally called "Binanuaan" was inhabited by about 500 natives and with the baptism of 25 elderly citizens, the place was named Polangui. Another legend, which is now the focus of search for the most beautiful and talented Polangueña, is about the story of beautiful maiden named "Pulang-Angui" which means "Red Maria" (Angui is the nickname for Maria) who loved red colors for dress and whose beautiful body, face and red lips became the object of affection by the males to the point of adoration. She was modest in her ways, talented for possessing various skills, with happy disposition, showing love of arts and religious. She would lead the tribe in festivities.
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If you think 20th Century Fox was cruel to Dark Angel, canceling the show after just two seasons, get a load of what Facebook did to Dark Angel. Not the show, the person. Yes, there's a guy out there who legally changed his name to Dark Angel. And on top of the gloom of instilling massive disappointment in everyone who meets him hoping he'll be Jessica Alba, Dark Angel was deemed too fake of a name by the Facebook cops. So they booted his account twice.
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Pre·Amble scholars present free pre-performance lectures that bridge the worlds of scholarship and performance, examining a play in its historical context as well as the interpretive choices made by the director, design team and acting ensemble. Pre·Ambles are held at the Theater an hour before curtain on select Friday evenings, and at many Saturday and Sunday matinees throughout a production's run. Listen to past recordings, available online in the week following their presentation here at CST.
Stephen Bennett is an adjunct faculty member in the English Department at Roosevelt University, where he teaches courses in writing, the English Renaissance, and literature surveys. He has taught at New York University, Dixie College and the University of Utah. Bennett earned his PhD in English and American Literature at New York University, where he was a Dean's Dissertation Fellow. His dissertation, Reading Elizabeth: Menopause and the Cult of the Virgin Queen, explores how and why representations of Queen Elizabeth I changed at her menopause and at her death. His bachelor's and master's degrees are from the University of Utah.
Regina Buccola is an Associate Professor of English at Roosevelt University in Chicago, where she specializes in Shakespeare, non-Shakespearean early modern drama, and Women's and Gender Studies. Her work has appeared in numerous journals, including Sixteenth-Century Studies and Early Theatre Journal. She is the author of Fairies, Fractious Women and the Old Faith: Fairy Lore in Early Modern British Drama and Culture.She is the co-editor with Peter Kanelos of Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Suiting the Action to the Word, and with Lisa Hopkins co-editor of Marian Moments in Early Modern Drama.
Beth Charlebois is Associate Professor of English at St. Mary's College of Maryland, the designated public honors college of the State of Maryland, where she teaches Shakespeare and Renaissance drama. Her work, both in the classroom and in print, focuses on performance and interpretation. Professor Charlebois began her work with Chicago Shakespeare's Education Department in 1995 while a graduate student at Northwestern University, where she earned her PhD in English literature in 2000. Her Pre•Amble talk on Antony and Cleopatra in 1999 was the first one of its kind offered by CST, and she has continued to help develop and expand the program since she relocated to Maryland.
Brett Foster teaches Renaissance literature and creative writing at Wheaton College. He recently completed his PhD in English at Yale University and previously was a Stegner Fellow in poetry at Stanford University. He is finishing a book called The Metropolis of Popery: English Encounters with Renaissance Rome. His scholarly articles and reviews have appeared in genre, Journal of British Studies, Modern Philology, Prose Studies, Sixteenth Century Journal, and Shakespeare Bulletin, and his literary writing in Boston Review, Common Review, Hudson Review, Image, Kenyon Review, Partisan Review, Poetry International, Raritan, and Southwest Review.
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Type: Government
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Enrolment: 590 students
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Established in 1957, the college promotes educational opportunity, excellence of endeavor, tolerance and close co-operation between home, students and school. A sense of excitement in learning is prominent at the college. Students in Years 7 to 10 are required to wear school uniform. No uniform is required in Years 11 and 12 but students are expected to dress neatly. Parents are encouraged, especially through the college council and parents' group, to participate in college programs and projects.
Facilities: There are newly renovated specialist facilities in science, hospitality, art and design, music and information technology/computers. The college has a 280-seat theatre, gymnasium and well-resourced library.
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Colin McEnroe Show: Be Kind; Share The Road With Bikers!
We talk local biking and a Tour de France expert gives the latest on the race.
What's the hardest and scariest sports event in the world?
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Central Wheel has a number of group rides each week. Visit www.centralwheel.com. If you are a beginner, the best rides to attend are the Saturday 9am rides leaving from Malibu Fitness in Farmington (every other week). Check out the blog for info on recent rides: centralwheel.wordpress.com. Group rides are a great way to meet fellow cyclists, learn the rules of the road, and have fun in a supportive environment.
A ride I have not yet tried is out of Elizabeth Park on alternate Saturdays (same days as the Malibu rides) run by Mark "Huggy Bear" Lucas. Mark is an icon of Hartford cycling and I'm sure the ride's a lot of fun.
Whether riding alone or with a group, I highly recommend getting a Road ID: http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx
If you go out by yourself on a road ride, make sure you know how to change a flat tire!
I wish drivers would give me a little more respect when Im on the rode. A lot of the time I'm being called names that can't be said on the air and I try to ride as far to the right as possible. Drivers here in Danbury feel that only cars belong on the rode and no one else. As an urban planner, a lot of the anxiety comes from how poorly the urban environment has been planned here in Danbury and much of Connecticut. We have planned our cities only or the car with no thought about other users. Please listeners respect cyclist and pedestrians.
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(WMC TV) - "Linda" of Southaven, MS, e-mailed a question that crosses my desk all the time:
"Isn't there a website to opt out of credit card offers?"
Yes, there is. Actually, there are two sites. I'll reveal both in a second.
First, you should call 1-888-5-OPTOUT. That's the number supported by all three of the major credit bureaus to let you opt out of pre-approved credit offers for five years.
"When you call, you'll be asked for personal information, including your home telephone number, your name, and your Social Security number," said Bill Hardekopf, CEO of LowCards.com (www.lowcards.com). "The bureaus will keep your information confidential and will use it only to process your request to opt out of receiving pre-screened offers of credit."
If you rather do it online, you can go to www.optoutprescreen.com. Same system, managed and supported by the credit bureaus.
You can also go to the Direct Marketing Association's website, DMAChoice.org, to reduce or stop credit card offers not only to you, but also to your dependents or to a loved one who has died.
Consumers can also go 'old school' and write a letter to each of the three credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion), requesting their personal information be removed from pre-approved credit mailing lists.
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State law bans smoking inside bars and restaurants, but dozens of cities around California have enacted tougher laws that ban or limit smoking for outdoor diners too - including Davis.
Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen has asked the council's Law and Legislation committee to look into a ban as well given the public health concerns about second-hand smoke.
The committee will meet today to consider recommending the ban to the council. But it's early in the process, and it's expected to be quite some time before the full council would take any action on the idea.
Some local restaurant owners have said they oppose a ban, saying different establishments have different customer needs -- and an overall policy wouldn't work.
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As a change of pace this summer, Sacramento's B Street Theatre is staging a pastoral fable called "Provenance" – a gently mysterious tale in which characters find ways to overcome their personal troubles and move forward with their lives.
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Before you take home fireworks to the family with the expectation of a Fourth of July fireworks spectacular on your front lawn, make sure fireworks are legal where you live.
Poll: Companies Not Planning On Seasonal LayoffsMonday, June 30, 2014
A new hiring trends survey released Monday indicated that fewer hiring in the next few months compared to last year. But, companies also say they are not planning on seasonal layoffs.
K Street Project To Move Forward After Lawsuit SettledFriday, June 27, 2014
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KOHLER, Wis. (WTAQ) - Kohler union workers will be walking the picket line Monday as they continue to work without a contract.
Hundreds of workers and supporters held a similar picket back in October.
These union workers have been on the job without a contract since the end of September. Until a new deal is reached, they're working under the old contract terms.
Kohler Company officials are asking the union to accept a 5-year wage freeze, higher health care premiums and lower pay for new employees.
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I don't really care if you have 800 or 900 spell damage. Or if you have 1200 or 1300 healing. But heroics do take out a lot of the margin for error. A total DPS aggro-monkey can stumble through normal instances with a good group around him, but they'll fail at heroics. The last thing I want to do in an heroic is hand-holding some noob who doesn't know what he's doing. Or someone who thinks they're ready for heroics in AH greens just because they got their grubby paws on a key.
When deciding to group with someone I try not to look at the gear too much, but more at the person. For heroics, it's gotten so bad that I'll only do it if I already know the entire group. For normal instances, I'm a lot more flexible.
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I have installed password control for the ICT teachers to enable them to change student passwords only. but unfortunately they can access staff usernames too and can change thier passwords, I would like to only give them access to students user accounts not staff how do i acheive this. if it is not acheivable through password control is there any other tool that i can use to acheive password change for students only.
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Which states have the most people with state pride?
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Because they think they are already good so they don't put the effort to get better.
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Waist shot: $45
Full body: $70
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Ponies: $25
Other: $30
Show style ponies:
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I was literally crying laughing in the theatre
I really wish people on this site would stop speaking on behalf of the Sami culture. I am Sami. I was born and raised in Norway (Where Frozen takes place.) I know alot of other Sami people. I am white and blonde. I look like Kristoff. Most of my Sami friends are also white. We are white. When people say that Disney "fucked up" by making Kristoff white because "they aren't white" it hurts me because I am and a lot of other people are too.
Most of my Sami friends- most Sami that I know, actually (Not that I'm speaking for everyone, just from my experience living in Norway and growing up around other Samis) loved this movie. I LOVE that they had a Sami composer come in to do the intro. I LOVED all the little references to our culture. I didn't feel "cheapened" or "appropriated" or whatever people are trying to say. Our own president, Aili Keskitalo, LOVED the movie. The movie is going to be shown at Skábmagovat, a Sámi movie festival in Finland. Most of us (from what I've gathered) really liked this movie.
You all tell white, straight, cis people to "check their privilege" and to "not speak on behalf of PoC," but so many people who are not of my culture are speaking on behalf of us and I find it very hypocritical. Most of you had never even heard of the Sami culture until this film.
So please. Put down the virtual pitchforks and just enjoy the movie.
theRE IT IS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
sometimes i actually go on facebook and then
One of these things is not like the other.
I believe the best equivalent would be where i am in vancouver here.
My little pony, ReBoot, among a crap ton of other things are animated here. Vancouver has been referred to as Canada's Hollywood. There are a ton of animation companies in Vancouver.
it was actually the main reason I moved to Vancouver- to get into voice acting, fashion design or animation.
It's a hot spot for all of them.
you blew it john (except he didnt)


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You mean it's only been three years! It doesn't seem like that
Since our Prime Minister thanked us, when I sent him into bat.
What good's he done for me? Since I helped him reach that position.
I'd get rid of him for sure, if I could trust the opposition!
For weeks now the papers contradicted, and the 'tallies' all debate.
There's the devil on the other side, both leaders say they are me mate.
My futures planned, all laid down. It would be perilous to dice!
If all their promises come true, I'm 'gunna' live in paradise!
Saturday's the big day. We the people are about to make or break.
For once in their bloody lives, they rely on us to give or take!
They're all at our mercy; we've got our hands around their throat.
They thrust their cards into these hands, pleading for my vote.
My 'wish lists' now are screwed up. Forgot the words been bantered,
And the promises! What promises? Those subjects never mattered!
I've been through this before. Have I ever made the right selection?
So here I go again, for Australia. With the rigors of election.
'Get the best out of your precious vote!' 'An informal votes a waste!'
'Make sure you number every square!' Each day and night I'm cased.
Thank God tomorrow it's all over, I'm back to where I used to be,
Just as poor. No better off. But at least there is some sanity!
Sometimes I meet friends at the booth, that I haven't seen for ages,
There's usually only one subject, and most friends they are sages.
But one old mates' advice has stuck, each time we have this exhibition.
"No matter who I vote for, I'm voting for a politician!"


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Take this to my Grave2 Reviews
''I'm going to find him''
Mikey's POV
''I'm going to look for him'' i said interrupting the awkward silence that filled the hotel room
''The police are already looking''
''Mikes we all want to find him but how are you gonna find out where he is?''
''Please baby have you thought this through?''
These are the responses i got, but it wasn't a question. It was a statement. I wasn't sure who said what but i didn't give in to their pleads. I would find my brother even if it killed me.
''Please Mikey'' Jeff begged (he was our tour manager). We were all huddled in my hotel room as we had been for the last couple of days, comforting each other as the police searched for Gee. We had all been waiting for news on his whereabouts, the last thing we had heard was a backpack had been found over 300 miles away that had some of his stuff in it. I was sure it wasn't his though, first off that was too far away for him to walk in the state he was in when he left (public transport was out of the question). Second, the backpack had blood all over it. It couldn't be true (and i was in denial). The police had started looking in the place it was found which happened to be a deserted rural area. Things were not looking good.
''I have to go'' i said biting my lip, attempting not to cry again ''i feel so useless here and he's out there possibly killing himself or already....'' i trailed off and looked up at their faces.
''Mikey, we love ya man so we're not gonna stop you but please think about this'' Ray was close to tears too. This had been a really emotional week for everyone.
''He's my brother, we think alike, i might be able to find out where he is''
''Please be careful baby'' Alicia pulled me into her arms. My wife was so amazing, she had flown all the way here just to make sure i was okay.
''I will'' i whispered in her ear.
''Mikey'' Lyn-z hugged me as well. ''We will find him'' she choked through sob's. Lyn-z seemed to be more positive than the rest of us through it all... but thats only because she hadn't seen what he'd been like before he left. ignorance is bliss i suppose.
By the time i left we were all reduced too tears. But it was my responsibility to find Gerard. Not because i was his brother but because i had let this go unnoticed. I was guilty for letting him fall back into depression and god knows what else. I had asked but he just pushed me away.
They promised to keep me updated about what the police had found and Frank offered to come with me.
''You don't have to do this alone'' he gave me a sympathetic smile and put his hand on my shoulder. I shook my head sadly, he seemed to understand. It wasn't that i didn't need help, it was more that i needed to be alone for this and i felt as if it was my job to get my brother back where he belonged.
i know its short but i was stuck on what to put next (any suggestions would be great cos i only have a few ideas). Keep it ugly :)
Okay i won't be able to update for a while cos i'm going on holiday (does a little dance) so sorry for the cliffhanger (but don't forget about me)


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University Awards - Frequently Asked Questions - Bursaries & Scholarships 2013-2014
New students qualify for the financial award scheme applicable to their year of entry. Continuing students remain on the scheme which applied to their year of entry.
The FAQ's below relate to the above centrally administered University awards dealt with post registration by the Student Funding Service. Students with any queries regarding these awards should contact The Base, A-Floor, University House (next to reception) where a member of staff will consult a Student Funding Adviser.
i) We automatically assess for financial awards where we have the information necessary to calculate an award. Email confirmation is usually sent out to students at the end of week 2 of the first term (See Q12)
ii) You must register with the University in each academic year for us to be able to calculate and notify you of any award eligibility.
iii) All awards are paid in one instalment in February 2013.
iv) We reserve the right not to pay any award at our discretion. Any award paid in error is repayable and may be reclaimed.
v) University policy on these financial awards may be subject to change.
vi) You and your parent(s)/sponsor(s) must not opt out of data sharing between the Student Loan Company and University on your Government funding application.(See Q12)
Q1) What awards are available?
Q1. What awards are available?
There are different award packages availabe depending on your year of entry, please see below:
Entry 2009 - Summary of Awards
Entry 2010 - Summary of Awards
Entry 2011 - Summary of Awards
Entry 2012 - Summary of Awards
Entry 2013 - Summary of Awards
Entry 2014 - Summary of Awards
There are also a small number of other awards detailed at: www.lancs.ac.uk/funding
Q2. Which students are eligible to receive awards?
Bursaries and National Scholarship Programme are income based awards available to full-time undergraduate students taking first degrees with assessed household income below the applicable threshold - depending on year of entry, please see Question 1 above.
Academic Scholarships are academic merit based awards available to UK undergraduate students taking first degrees in the specified subjects, who make the University their UCAS firm choice (CF) AND who meet the scholarship grade levels.
Access Scholarships are based on academic merit and assessed household income, available to UK undergraduate studets taking first degrees in the specified subjects who make the University their UCAS firm choice (CF) AND who meet the scholarship grade levels AND whose assessed household income is below the relevant threshold.
Students who enter through clearing are not eligible for these awards. Grades must exactly match the scholarship offer letter, equivalent points will not be accepted. For example a scholarship offer A*A*A requires A*A*A from any three A-Levels, if you achieve A*A*B (points eqivalent) you would not qualify.
a) Islands students - (students from the Isle of Man and Channel Islands) are eligible for the Academic Scholarship only.
b) Students who have already completed a degree and therefore do not qualify for repeat Government funding (ELQ students) are ineligible for any of the above awards.
Q3. Are non-UK students eligible for Bursaries/NSP or Scholarships?
A. No, non-UK (i.e. Other EU & International students) students are not eligible for these awards, however for entry in 2012 and 2013 only, EU students whose assessed household income is below £25,000 will qualify for the Tuition Fee discount element of the NSP. For details of other awards see: www.lancs.ac.uk/sbs/funding
Q4. How many awards can I receive at once?
A: Up to three depending on year of entry and providing you meet the conditions for each.- please see question 1 above.
Q5. How will I know what I have to do to gain and retain a Academic Scholarship?
A: The grades required for the scholarship will be specified in the financial award offer letter sent to you by the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Lancaster University.
For students who started in 2011 and who met the scholarship grade levels specified and made the University firm choice the value of the scholarship was an award of £1,000 in the first year only.
For students who started in 2013 and met the scholarship grade levels specified and made the University firm choice the value of the scholarship was an award of £2000 in the first year only.
Scholarship grade levels may vary between courses and entry years and do not always remain the same.
If you do not achieve the Scholarship grades required, but later have a paper re-marked, meaning you do meet the Scholarship grades, then you will usually qualify. In this case please make an appointment after enrolment to see a student funding adviser in the Student Funding Service, via The Base, A-Floor, University House. Pleae bring official evidence of your re-mark and original Scholarship offer letter with you.
Retaining your Scholarship:
For entry in 2011 and 2013 the Academic Scholarships are for one year only. For all other years of entry retaining a Sholarship will be subject to annual satisfactory academic progress as detailed below.
Medical Students are required to pass all summative assessments at the first sitting.
During August you will receive an email informing you if you have not met the academic requirement to retain your scholarship for the following academic year.
Q6. How will I know what I have to do to gain and retain an Access Scholarship?
A: The grades required for the scholarship will be specified in the financial award offer letter sent to you by the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Lancaster University.
For students who started in 2011 and who who met the scholarship grade levels specified and made the University firm choice the value of the scholarship was an annual award of £1,000 in the first year only.
For pre 2011 and post 2012 entrants a test of annual satisfactory academic progress applies.
Scholarship grade levels may vary between courses and entry years and do not always remain the same.
If you do not achieve the scholarship grades required, but later have a paper re-marked, meaning you do meet the scholarship grades, then you will usually qualify. In this case please make an appointment after enrolment to see a student funding adviser in the Student Funding Service, via The Base, A-Floor, University House. Bring official evidence of your re-mark and original scholarship offer letter with you.
Retaining your Scholarship:
During August you will receive an email informing you if you have not met the academic requirement to retain your scholarship for the following academic year.
Q7. How will I know whether I will get an Bursary or a new Combined Bursary Package?
All Universities charging the maximum tuition fee are required to UK pay students a minimum 'statutory bursary' equal to 10% of the full fee rate. (2011 10% x £3,375 = £338.) Lancaster University bursaries include, and far exceed, this statutory minimum shown in red next to the bursary amount.
Combined Bursary Package (English Students only).
* The NSP for 2014 entry is currently subject to approval from the Office for Fair Access.
*Important Notes:
1) Students retain award conditions (e.g. award rates, income thresholds, frequency of award) which applied to their entry cohort throughout their studies. Income assessment is an annual Government process.
Q8. What happens if I defer entry?
This depends on your award type:
i) Academic Scholarships - your award is based on your year of application and offer acceptance rather than your actual year of entry.
iii) Bursaries and National Scholarship Programme - your award is based on SLC assessment for your year of entry.
If you wish to defer entry please contact Undergraduate Admissions.
Q9. How much is each award per year?
A: Bursary amounts vary depending on year of entry - see table above.
National Scholarship Programme for 2012 and 2013 entry is £3,000 in first year followed by £1,000 cash Bursary in subsequent years providing the assessed household income remains below the relevant threshold. For 2014 entry, the amount is £2,000 for the first year followed by £1,000 Bursary in subsequent years providing the assessed household income remains below the relevant threshold.
The Access Scholarship amount is £1,000 for each year of study providing that the assessed household income is below the relevant threshold and that satisfactoy academic progress is made.
The most you can receive would be a bursary and a scholarship. The maximum total award over a three year degree would vary depending on your year of entry.
Q10. What can I use the award money for?
You can use the money towards anything you like - there are no conditions!
First work out how much money you expect to receive from the Government funding for living costs and also from the University. Second work out how much your maintenance expenses will be.
Finally compare the two and see if they balance. If your income exceeds your expected expenditure you might be able to reduce borrowing. However if your expected expenditure exceeds your income, you may need to think about cutting costs if you can, or supplementing income by part time work, a bank overdraft, or extra help from parents. For further guidance see: www.lancs.ac.uk/sbs/funding/costsandbudgeting.htm
Q11. If I fit the award criteria do I need to apply?
A: No, all awards are automatically assessed by the University.
The Bursary and National Scholarship Programme will be based on annual household income assessment made by the relevant assessment authority (E.g. SFE, SFW, SAAS, SFNI).
The Academic Scholarship will depend on you remaining registered on the course of study on which you entered and meeting progression rules that apply to your entry cohort.
The Access Scholarship will depend on you remaining registered on the course of study on which you entered and meeting progression rules that apply to your entry cohort AND on assessed household income remaining within the relevant threshold
Q12. When will any awards be confirmed and paid?
A: This depends on when we receive all the information necessary to calculate and pay a financial award(s).
For awards to be calculated students must have completed the University registration process and we must have received all the information necessary to calculate any award.
For us to pay calculated awards you need to have nominated a direct credit bank account.
Where we have the information to calculate award eligibility we will send a confirmation email to your University email address on
These emails will confirm the award type(s), amount and payment date(s) and ask you to nominate your bank account details the first term - 13th December 2013. (Unless your eligibility changes they should all be the same)
*If you did not nominate in the first term the last cut off date is by 5p.m. on Thursday 6th Feburary 2014 (2 weeks prior to payment date). At this time awards amounts are passed through to Credit Control who offset University debt outstanding and overdue, as at and including 9th February see FAQ 21.
If we calculate a bursary (received household income data from the SLC) after the 3rd February 2014 there are a series of future dates when the Student Funding Service will pass award payments to our finance department for payment. Students need to have nominated their bank account by the time/date below for awards to be paid the following Thursday.
Q13. How will any awards be paid?
A: Awards will be paid directly into your nominated bank account by BACS (Bank Automated Clearing System). You can nominate an account by following the instructions carefully at:
Please ensure you keep the University informed of any changes to your bank details by updating the details if your bank details change.
Q14. What happens if I change my course?
A: You will still be eligible to receive the Bursary/NSP providing your assessed household income details remain within the relevant threshold but your entitlement to the the Academic Scholarship/Access Scholarship may change.
Scholarships - students having qualified for a scholarship on entry who transfer to another scholarship subject (major) will retain the scholarship if they meet the scholarship grade conditions for the subject into which they transfer. These will be the scholarship conditions which applied to the new course in the year of entry for their cohort.
E.g. 1) Music course for 2010 entry. Offered course entry grades BBB. Scholarship offered only if Lancaster firm UCAS choice and scholarship grades of AAA achieved. Student achieves AAA to gain scholarship for Music in 2010. (Year 1 of course). If there is a change to programme of study for second year (2011) from Music to Religious Studies (scholarship level AAB - 201 entry) the student would retain scholarship.
E.g. 2) Combined science course 2010 entry. Offered course entry grades BBC. Scholarship offered only if Lancaster firm UCAS choice and scholarship grades of AAB achieved. Student achieves AAB to gain scholarship for Combined science in 2010. (Year 1 of course). If there is a change to programme of study for second year (2011) from Combined science to History (scholarship level AAA - 2010 entry) the student would forfeit the scholarship.
NB: Students not receiving a scholarship on entry who change their registration to a scholarship major will not become eligible for a scholarship (even though they made the University firm UCAS choice and meet the scholarship grade criteria for the new subject) because a scholarship was not held prior to the change.
Information and Advice - Students who change course will be advised via email that awards have been suspended pending review by the Student Funding Service and that they will be contacted within 1 week if their new course DOES NOT attract a continued financial award.
Award eligibility on the Student Portal will be displayed as "No" whilst the award is suspended. This will revert to "Yes" once award eligibilty has been checked and eligibilty to retain the award has been met.
Students are encouraged to seek advice directly from the Student Funding Service, Colleges and Student Life, University House, in advance of course changes if they are unsure of whether a financial award will be retained. Email the Student Funding Service
Q15. What happens if I re-start, intercalate or withdraw from my course?
Withdraw and re-start or repeat a year of study:
Q16. What if I am a mature student with non-traditional entry qualifications - will I still be able to receive these awards?
A: The Undergraduate Admissions Office will be able to give you advice on any equivalent levels of achievement you will need to qualify for this award. For contact information please see:
The bursary will be based on household income and your entry qualifications will not affect your entitlement.
Q17. What happens if there is change in my income for Bursary/NSP/Access Scholarship purposes?
The award is based on the annual (SLC, SAAS etc) assessment of household income based on the relevant tax years according to year of entry, please see below.
If the level of income exceeds the level where a bursary is awarded you will not be eligible to this award for that year.
However, if your income has dropped between the assessment year being used and the current year by at least 15%, then the SLC can make an application to be assessed on the current tax year.
If you have already been income assessed for the current academic year and would like to be re-assessed on the above basis, please see further details and application form:
If you have not already been income assessed for the current academic year and would like to apply on a current tax year income year basis you would also need to complete a PFF2 form in addition to the current tax year income form which can also be found at the above web address.
If an income re-assessment is made within the year then providing the Student Funding Service receives new income data information from the Student Loan Company, prior to 19th June, 2013 the Bursary award will be re-assessed. It cannot be re-assessed after this point.
Q18. Can I receive a Bursary/NSP/Access Scholarship if consent to share income data is not given or if I choose not to be financially assessed for Government funding?
A: No - We cannot assess for the above awards in any year where we do not receive the assessed household income figure from the Student Loan Company (SLC) by 19th June 2014.
For the University to receive income data you must be financially assessed and there must be no objection to data sharing from either yourself or your parents.
If you have declined the option to data sharing but now wish to consent to share income data both parents (if applicable) and students need to call the SLC on 0845 607 7577.
Please telephone 01524 594848 or email firstname.lastname@example.com 24 hours after consent has been give to the SLC and we will check information has been received and calculate/confirm bursary award eligibility.
Q20. What if I am on a year abroad or placement as part of my course - will I still receive any award(s)?
A: Yes, you will still receive any award for which you usually qualify if you undertake a study year abroad or a placement as part of your course, providing you meet any conditions for that award.
Scholarships - If the year abroad contains academic works which counts towards your Lancaster marks then it may affect scholarship retention if you fail to attain the necessary level. If there is no assessed work on the year abroad which counts your scholarship will continue.
Bursary - The University must receive assessed income from the Student Loans Company to assess for a bursary for any year where a student is on a year abroad or other placement. If you are on a placement and receiving the reduced non income assessed loan only you still need to be income assessed by the appropriate authority in order to be eligible for a bursary. You need to telephone Student Finance England 0845 300 50 90 to inform them that you wish to be income assessed for University Bursary purposes. If you have any questions concerning this please contact the Lancaster Student Funding Team, tel: 01524 594848 or email the Student Funding Service
Q21. What happens if I have University debt which is outstanding and overdue and I am due to receive an award(s)?
A: Under the award regulations below any University debt that is outstanding and overdue up to 10 working days prior to the February payment date will be offset from awards by Credit Control. You can view payments due/overdue at
If deductions are made to an expected payment and you have a query you need to contact Credit Control (not the Student Funding Service) by speaking to a member of staff at the Cashiers Desk in University House or by calling 01524 (5)92050.
Q22. Where can I read general guidance / University award regulations?
A: The FAQ's on this page are provided as general guidance. Please read these in association with the award regulations at: Undergraduate Award Regulations. Please note, the Award Regulations are currently being updated.
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The commission contracts with TWRA to manage the deer population on county land.
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