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By day, Phil Plait is an astronomer at Sonoma State University in California, creating education materials based on the science of several NASA satellites. But by night and sometimes by day, Plait, known as The Bad Astronomer, uses humor and critical thinking to rid the world and the human brain of astronomical myths and misconceptions. He is the sole proprietor of the www.badastronomy.com, which was launched in the 1990s with a couple of astronomical rants and has now taken over his life like a flesh-eating bacterium. On that site he exposes junk science, dealing with how astronomy is folded, spindled and mutilated in the media. Some topics include the idea that NASA faked the Apollo Moon missions (they were real), a planet that some people say will pass by and destroy the Earth in May, 2003 (its not real) and creationist astronomy (creationists are real, but their claims are not).
Plait has written a book titled Bad Astronomy, and writes for the Boston Globe, Astronomy Magazine and anywhere else editors will let him try to squash fuzzy thinking.


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Opened 7 years ago
Closed 3 years ago
#11521 closed Bug (fixed)
QuerySet.update() doesn't accept fkey assignment by id (with patch)
|Reported by:
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|Database layer (models, ORM)
|adys.wh@…, timograham@…
|Triage Stage:
|Ready for checkin
|Has patch:
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|Needs tests:
|Patch needs improvement:
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QuerySet.update doesn't accept FIELD_id assignments for ForeignKeys. This prevents the user from using the same dict to create or update a key.
Attached patch solves that problem by adding attname keys in the field cache. It may or may not be a hack.
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Change History (11)
Changed 7 years ago by Adys
Add attname to field cache
comment:1 Changed 7 years ago by Adys
- Needs documentation unset
- Needs tests unset
- Owner changed from nobody to Adys
- Patch needs improvement unset
comment:2 Changed 7 years ago by Adys
Ping. Any feedback on this?
comment:3 Changed 6 years ago by russellm
- Needs tests set
- Triage Stage changed from Unreviewed to Accepted
comment:4 Changed 5 years ago by julien
- Severity set to Normal
- Type set to Bug
comment:5 Changed 4 years ago by aaugustin
- UI/UX unset
Change UI/UX from NULL to False.
comment:6 Changed 4 years ago by aaugustin
- Easy pickings unset
Change Easy pickings from NULL to False.
comment:7 Changed 3 years ago by timo
- Cc timograham@… added
- Needs tests unset
Added a test:
comment:8 Changed 3 years ago by akaariai
As discussed in the pull request the change done to Options.init_name_map will effectively turn the allow_explicit_fk parameter useless. The change done is adding field.attname to the name map. The allow_explicit_fk parameter is used in join generation inside the sql/query.py, and it allows using attname for lookups when the parameter is set. The parameter is set for filter() and values() calls at least, but isn't set for some other operations, like annotate(). I can't see any reason for the inconsistency - either allow attname everywhere or nowhere.
One test fails if the change to init_name_map and removal of allow_explicit_fk is done. The failing test is lookup.tests.LookupTests.test_error_messages, it fails because author_id is in the error message's "allowed choices" list in addition to author. But, that is actually correct, author_id is an allowed choice.
Any opposition for making this change at alpha stage? There is a minor risk this could break something.
The proposed change will also fix this ticket's issue. A patch is available from: https://github.com/akaariai/django/compare/ticket_11521
comment:9 Changed 3 years ago by timo
- Triage Stage changed from Accepted to Ready for checkin
We can make this change for 1.7. Patch still applies cleanly and tests pass.
comment:10 Changed 3 years ago by Anssi Kääriäinen <akaariai@…>
- Resolution set to fixed
- Status changed from new to closed

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Favorite Things: Anime, Books, FanFiction, Thanksgiving
Hobbies: Writing fanfiction, reading, drawing, talking to myself, making weird faces in mirrors
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Seto's Journey: Sorry I lied it is abandoned
Crystal and Ice: In-progress
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I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back.
The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.
The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.'
Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?''
The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''
Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look a round. She left quickly.
The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.
Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas.
She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.'
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry.
But he replied to me sadly. 'No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'
His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''
My heart nearly stopped.
The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.'
Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me.'
'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.'
Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.
I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check Again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?''
'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'
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'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''
'My mommy loves white roses.'
A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket.
I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started.
I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.
Then I remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.
The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma.
Was this the family of the little boy?
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She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.
I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed for ever. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine.
And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
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"Lettuce... Any questions?"
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"Consciousness: that annoying time between naps."
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"Be strong now. Because things will get better. It may be stormy now. But it can't rain forever..."
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"LIFE IS LIKE A MOVIE: If you are sad: drama. If you are afraid: suspense. If you are angry: action. When you look at the mirror: horror. Now you are smiling: that's comedy!"
"Whoever said nothing was impossible never tried slamming a revolving door."
"Break the rules. Stand apart. Ignore your head. Follow your heart."
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"When nothing goes right... go left."
"The more you learn, the more you know. The more you know, the more you forget. The more you forget, the less you know... So why learn?"
"I'm not crazy. My reality is just... different than yours."
"NEVER go to bed angry. Stay awake and plot your revenge."
"I'm not deaf. I'm just ignoring you."
"It takes skill to trip over a flat surface!"
"People change. Things go wrong. But just remember: life Goes On..."
Kids Are Quick -
TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?
CLASS: Maria.
TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.
TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
TEACHER: No, that's wrong
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it. (I love this kid)
TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.
TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
WINNIE: Me!
TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
GLEN: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
TEACHER: Millie, give me a sentence starting with ' I. '
MILLIE: I is..
TEACHER: No, Millie... Always say, 'I am.'
MILLIE: All right... 'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.'
TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.
TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.
TEACHER: Clyde , your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's. Did you copy his?
CLYDE : No, sir. It's the same dog.
TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher
I am the girl ... that does go to school dances, and when I do go, I sit in a corner and read a book or write. I am the girl that people look through when I say something. I am the girl that spends most of her free time reading, writing, or doing other activities that most teenagers wouldn't call normal. I am the girl that people call weird, and a freak either behind my back or to my face. I am the girl that doesn't spend all her time on My Space, or talking to a girlfriend on a cellphone or a regular phone. I am the girl that hasn't been asked out in a year. I am the girl that has stopped to smell the flowers and jump and splash in the rain.
But I am also the girl who knows and is proud to be who she is, doesn't care if people call her weird, who loves reading and writing and doing the things that no one seems to have the time to do any more, who can express herself better with words, and knows the importance of the little things.
Copy and Paste this onto your account, and add your name to the list, if you are anything like me, so the girls who are different and unique can know in their weakest times that they are unique, but not alone.
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One day a dad comes home drunk and mad. He pulls out a gun and shoot his wife and then turns the gun on himself. His little girl sits behind the couch crying. The police came and took the little girl to a new family. Her first day to sunday school she walks to the building and sees a picture of Jesus on the cross.
The little girl asks the teacher. "How did the man get off the cross?" The Teacher replied: "He never did" The little Girl argued: "Yes he did, the night mommy and daddy died he sat behind the couch with me and telling me everything was gonna be alright." 66% of you wont post this on you'r profile. But remember the bible says"Deny me in front of your friends and I will deny you in front of my father.' Post this on you'r profile. Because I already did my part. Now It Is Your Turn
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. (XD)
Why do we sleep in church, But stay awake through a 2 hour movie? Why is it so hard to talk about God, but so easy to Gossip? Why are we so bored when we look at a Christian magazine, but find it easy to read Playboy? Why is it so easy to ignore a Godly Facebook Wall Post, Yet we repost the nasty ones? Why are churches getting smaller, But bars and clubs are growing? Think about it, are you going to repost this? Are you going to ignore it, cause you think you'll get laughed at? Would You Have Read This if it Said... Read This In Gods Name.
80 percent of you wont repost this.
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Is it possible to make Thunar my default file manager in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS successfully instead of quite slow Nautilus? I've installed Thunar and I must say there's really visible difference comparing to gnome-shell default manager. However when I marked off Nautilus from startup applications my desktop icons disappeared. Thanks for any help.
By the way you need to open it just one time, after that it would be Default File Manager for you.
However, you can change the default file manager and also restore to previous one, check the link: Default File Manager Official Documentation


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What will be the future treatments for prostate cancer?
In this article
The treatment of organ-confined prostate cancer has involved cutting out, radiating, or freezing the gland to try to cure the disease. In more advanced cases, the goal has been to control the cancer for at least some time by using endocrine treatment or chemotherapy. Earlier diagnosis and improved treatment techniques in recent years have certainly led to better results. Interestingly, however, early diagnosis of prostate cancer, and/or early treatment of prostate cancer has not improved the prostate cancer specific survival or overall survival from prostate cancer.
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Dear Chris,
I'm after a new car and am considering a Ford Mondeo-sized saloon. But I don't want to pay over £350 a month on finance. Any suggestions?
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If you'd like help choosing your next car, contact email@example.com.
For: Lots of equipment, stylish looks
Against: Awkward boot, firm ride
Kia's entry in the four-door saloon market is a spacious and good-looking car. The Optima shares components with the Hyundai i40, but is the more attractive option, while a longer wheelbase also means excellent rear legroom. The boot is sizeable at 505 litres, yet tricky to load due to a high lip and awkward-shaped opening.
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This is the enty-level model, but the 1 still has lots of kit, including USB and aux-in connections, Bluetooth, stop-start and a gearshift indictor. Plus you get the security of Kia's comprehensive seven-year warranty. The 134bhp diesel is responsive, with a decent amount of torque.
For: Masses of space, very comfortable
Against: Uninteresting looks, dull drive
The Skoda Superb finished second in the Auto Express Driver Power 2012 satisfaction survey, which tells you all you need to know about this large family saloon. It offers masses of space, particularly for passengers in the back, while there's a vast 565-litre load capacity. The boot can be opened like a hatchback, for added practicality.
The finance outlay is determined by your choice of spec, but as an example you can get a 1.6-litre TDI GreenLine II version on a 7.6 per cent APR PCP with a £337 deposit and 35 monthly payments of the same amount. The only catch is that you'll pay a final fee of £6,434 as part of the deal.
While the Superb is a fine buy, it has a couple of flaws. The styling is rather bland, especially compared to the newer Optima, it isn't the most interesting car to drive and lower-powered engines struggle with the car's bulk.
For: Great fun to drive, premium finish
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The joy of buying on finance is that, with a top deal, you can drive away something you may think is out of reach.
Take the BMW 5 Series. Up to the end of this year, you can get a 520d SE saloon on a 3.9 per cent APR PCP deal for £339 a month over 36 months. But while the deposit is manageable at £4,950, the final payment is £11,857.
If that final price doesn't put you off, the 5 Series is a fine choice. The interior is superbly finished, while the car is also comfortable and engaging to drive. There isn't as much as space as in the Skoda, but the engine is brilliant, with plenty of pulling power and low running costs.
Again, the styling is rather mundane, especially when compared to the Optima. The 5 Series performed well in our Driver Power 2012 survey, finishing 40th, but that's some way off the Superb's excellent second place.


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Core Courses
CO 121 Communications Overview (Level A)
How many years does the average American spend watching television during his/her life and is this time well spent? What prophecies did Marshall McLuhan make in 1965 that are becoming true today? Have books been replaced and forgotten? What does a film producer really do? What is a gatekeeper? How has the "profit motive" changed the definition of news? Does violent television programming have any affect upon society? How many ads does the average American find herself/himself exposed to each day? Are the mass media really electing the President of the United States? These are just a few of the questions we will explore in this lively course, which surveys communication theory, process, practice, and ethics. Apart from serving as an introduction to the discipline of Communications, this course is highly recommended for those students not completing the program of study in Communications. General Education Choice for Part A. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 131 History of Mass Media
What modern social phenomenon has had greater influence upon the way we live than mass media? This course chronologically traces the development of mass media from their earliest varieties to today's complex, technologically oriented varieties. Emphasis is upon American mass media, but some attention will be given to European and Eastern development. In addition, the cultural impact of mass media upon major historical movements (e.g., Renaissance, Reformation, the Global Village) will be explored. Apart from forming a general awareness, students are expected to research a specific media event, person, or the development of a specific mass medium within a given period of history. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 141 Speech Communications (Level A)
Speech Communications offers the student a comprehensive approach to the organization, presentation, and theory associated with the practice of oral communications. Through classroom exercises, formal student speech presentations, and videotape analysis, the student will advance his/her ability to speak publicly. Special attention will be given to the perceptual skills, listening skills, and leadership styles necessary for effective speaking in family, social, and business contexts. The emphasis is upon individual development. Thus, the student who experiences "speech anxiety" is likely to find Speech Communications a particularly rewarding experience. General Education Choice for Part A. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 151 Writing for the Mass Media
All mass media, at one time or another, require the creator(s) to write. Given the essential nature of this expressive skill, Writing for the Mass Media will expose the student to the basics of news, multi-media, sports, visual, and promotional forms of writing. Students will examine different examples of these writing forms as models, and will write originally conceived copy as weekly assignments. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 220/SO 220 Sociology of Communications
Introduction to the sociological perspective of communications, especially mass communications. Distinction between mass communications and interpersonal communications. Includes language and society, models of communication processes, the nature of the audience in society, functions of mass communications in society, some comparative and historical work. P: SO 111, or permission of Department Chair. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
A. Promotional Communications Sequence
CO 260 Advertising Techniques
In this course, we introduce the student to the workings of modern advertising. Focusing upon the creative process in American advertising, students will submit originally conceived and prepared advertisements or advertising copy as weekly assignments. In addition, students will explore market research and media buying as allied topics. No prior skills are required, but enthusiasm and imagination are welcome prerequisites. This course is highly recommended for those wishing to pursue a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, and/or promotional communications. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 261 Public Relations
This course focuses upon the informational and promotional roles that public relations plays in commercial and non-profit sectors, and is an excellent complement to CO 260. In addition to developing a student's writing skills, we will address employee communication, community relations, media relations, government relations and social responsibility. Problem solving and PR expressive skills are emphasized. Highly recommended for those students interested in corporate communications. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 362 Persuasion and Propaganda (Level C)
What are the differences that exist between being persuasive and being a propagandist in communicating? What is a lie? Is there ever such a thing as a good lie? How do mass media historically and in the present day deceive viewers, readers, and listeners? How do corporations use media to propagate positions, policies, and products/services? How do politicians and governments persuade publics and why? These are just some of the questions students will examine in Persuasion and Propaganda. The emphasis is upon making students more aware and reflective on the uses and consequences of modern persuasive media. General Education Choice for Part C. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
B. Visual Communications Sequence
CO 250 Broadcast Writing
In this course, we will introduce the student to the creative variables and technical considerations involved in radio and television copywriting. The student will be expected to submit original radio and TV copy as weekly assignments. In addition, we will explore radio and TV organization and production processes. A final portfolio of original copy will be required from each student. This course is highly recommended for those interested in a career in either radio or television. 3 credits
CO 251 Film and Video Production
In this course, we introduce the student to the principles, processes, and creative production techniques associated with narrative and documentary motion media. Using small format videotape, students will explore the following topics: scripting, production planning, budgeting, casting, directing, camera operation, lighting, sound recording, music, and editing. Students will engage in group projects that involve "hands-on" workshops. Emphasis is upon single-camera production style, but some attention will be given to multi-camera, studio-oriented production variations.Laboratory fee of $50.00. 3 credits
CO 341 Film Appreciation (Level C)
As an introduction to the study of cinema, this course focuses upon the theories, principles and expressive skills associated with film analysis. Through the examination of selected early film classics, major motion picture narratives, and film shorts, the student will learn to apply classical, auteur and genre approaches to film criticism. The student is expected to view movies outside of class meetings and to write several, short analytical reviews. The emphasis is upon "film literacy" and the ability to "read" a motion picture. General Education choice for Part C. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
C. Sports Communications Sequence
CO 202 Sports Marketing and Promotion
Amateur and professional sports in America are experiencing a rapid explosion for both male and female competitors. Increasingly, media outlets are presenting these contests live, or reporting on the results of these contests on a regular basis. Sports marketing and sports media are intrinsically linked in American culture. Sports Marketing and Promotion will explore a variety of topics including: Why are sports more popular today than ever before? Why have sports on a professional and collegiate level become "big business?" What effects does the business of sports have upon collegiate competition? What is sports marketing? How does one construct a marketing plan for a professional or collegiate team? How do the mass media fit into any sports marketing plan? In addition to readings, case studies, and regular assignments, students will prepare a marketing plan for a professional or collegiate athletic team or program. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 203 Sports Writing and Information
Modern sports and mass media are intrinsically linked. Whether it is a major or minor league team, a collegiate athletic program, or high school athletic program, Sports media and their ability to communicate with potential fans and sponsors are an integral part of the success of teams and programs. Sports Information and Media prepares the student to work on either "side of the aisle." Students will explore topics that address Sports Information and the coverage of sports by mass media. Students will be required to prepare original sports information and media material as regular assignments. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 301 Organizational Communications (Level C)
Bureaucracies and large-sized organizational structures abound in modern America. Frankly, there is no escaping this reality. Organization Communications takes historical, structural and ethical perspectives in examining the nature and role of communications within the organizational framework. Direct attention will be given to applying these perspectives to the phenomenon of the modern sports industries, but comparative and contrasting attention will be given to large, midsize and small businesses; and to those organizations that exist in the not-for-profit sector. Although part of the Sports Communications Sequence, Organizational Communications is highly recommended for all students interested in better understanding and affecting the dynamics involved in effective communications within any organizational framework. Generally offered yearly. General Education choice for Part C. 3 credits
D. Performance Communications Sequence
CO/DR 127 Fundamentals of Acting (Level A)
The fundamentals of acting include basic techniques and skills. Self-awareness, choices, and observation are emphasized. General Education Choice for Part A. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO/DR 228 Acting for Stage and Screen
Development of the student's physical and mental processes in creating objectives, developing and discovering choices, making decisions, and collaboration. The student's fears and inhibitions are explored through personalization exercises. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO/DR 326 The Creative Mind (Level C)
What marks and makes a creative mind? What is the difference between talent and creativity? Have you explored your potential as a creative person? Can we solve contemporary problems without developing our creative self? These are some of the questions explored as we develop knowledge of our creative mind. General Education choice for Part C. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
E. Topics Course
CO/DR 117 Introduction to Theatre (Level A)
The introduction to the study of theatre develops the student's appreciation of and response to the theatrical event and the collaboration efforts essential to producing a quality experience. General Education A course. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO/DR 129 Art/Space Management
This course is designed for students to study and to discover how spaces are managed as facilitators of the promotion of art to the community. Offered when there is sufficient demand. 3 credits
CO 171 Introduction to Political Communications (Level A)
Things get done through politics, and politics gets done through communication. Since the time of Aristotle, thinkers have recognized that politics and communication go handin- hand as essential parts of human nature. And to this day, it is still the communication process that can either nurture or starve a nation's civil life. This introductory course will explore the interrelationship between communications and politics and how it effects the media and democracy in the United States. Questions like "Why do Americans hate government?; Why do Americans mistrust the news media?" will be explored. An examination of how American politicians, trade unions, interest groups and terrorist organizations make use of the media will also be explored. The emphasis of this course is upon communication and political awareness, and this course is highly recommended for all liberally educated students who wish to become better aware of the roles that communications and politics play in their lives. Generally offered every other year. 3 credits
CO 230 Internet Marketing and Advertising
Internet marketing and promotional communications are increasing at dramatic rates. Both large and small businesses and individual entrepreneurs cannot hope to survive in the 21st Century without strong Internet marketing and advertising plans. This course will introduce the student to the basics of product/service promotion as practiced using the medium of the World Wide Web. Specifically, topics to be explored include: What is "e-business"?, Internet User Characteristics and Behavior, On-line Market Research, Product and Pricing on the Net, The Net as Distribution Channel, The Internet Marketing Plan, and Advertisement Design for the Net. Students will be expected to have Internet access and will create a variety of creative, promotional materials as regular assignments. Prior Internet design experience is desirable but not required. In addition, students will explore the ethical issues and some legal questions associated with Internet marketing and advertising. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 232 Films of Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock remains as one of cinema's most prolific and well-respected directors. Using the auteur approach to cinematic analysis, students will examine Hitchcock's works from a variety of viewpoints including: theme, character, symbolism, and directorial style. Students will view films during class meetings, participate in analytical discussions, and write several short reviews as course requirements. Students are not expected to have any prior film analysis background. The emphasis is upon awareness, perception and expression. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 233 Films of Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg is one of modern America's most popular filmmakers. Applying the auteur approach to cinematic analysis, students will examine Spielberg's works from a variety of viewpoints including: theme, character, symbolism, and directorial style. Students will view films during class meetings, participate in analytical discussions, and write several short reviews as course requirements. Students are not expected to have any prior film analysis background. The emphasis is upon awareness, perception, and expression. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 234 Gangster Films
America's social history has been plagued with the presence of criminally oriented gangs. Thus, it is not surprising that so much of American cinema has explored this phenomenon. The Gangster Films course employs the genre approach to film analysis, as students view and critique a broad spectrum of films. Students will view films during class meetings, participate in analytical discussions, and write several short reviews as course requirements. Students are not expected to have any prior film analysis background. The emphasis is upon awareness, perception, and expression. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 235 Magazine Editing and Production
This course introduces the student to the practical, creative, and technical considerations involved in publishing a magazine. Specifically, students will explore magazine organizational structure, budget planning, layout and design, illustrative matter, printing and distribution, editorial planning and copyediting, and magazine promotion. In addition to examining the print magazine, the student will explore the new emerging "on-line" magazine. Attention will be given to both consumer and to business forms of magazines. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 236 Film Noir
This film study course will explore those films that constitute the "dark side of the screen." Employing the genre approach to film analysis and criticism, students will view a variety of films during class meetings (e.g., The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, High Sierra, Chinatown, Prizzi's Honor ) and write several short reviews. These brooding, doom-laden films that emerged from Hollywood after World War II present a more cruel, disoriented, and heartless vision of America than had ever appeared before. Noir films are filled with dread, paranoia, steamy sex, double-crossing women, and menacing city settings. These settings, coupled with unusual camera angles and lighting effects, create story lines that are fascinating and reveal human nature. If you are one who likes cinema, you are certain to enjoy this distinctive genre. Students are not expected to have any prior film analysis background. The emphasis is upon awareness, perception, and expression. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 237 Photojournalism
Photojournalism introduces the student to the informational, persuasive, and entertainment roles that still images play in modern newspapers and magazines. This course will examine narrative, documentary, and aesthetic images. Students will address the following questions: What is photojournalism and how has it evolved? What direction(s) is photojournalism headed? What are the proper roles for the photojournalist? How do images bias the content of editorial copy? How and why do photojournalism and an individual's right to privacy find themselves in conflict? What is the role of the Photo Editor? How can images emote, captivate, motivate, amuse, inspire, or tell a story in the context of print publications? What ethical questions does photo manipulation present for the practicing photojournalist? In addition to exploring these and other questions, students will critically review the work of past and present photojournalists, and they will create original images as regular assignments. Students need a digital, still camera. Students should be familiar with the rudimentary operation of their photographic equipment; however, course lectures will focus at times on application and technique. This course hopes to enhance the student's visual literacy and proficiency, enlighten the student on news and photojournalism issues, and introduce the would-be practitioner to the basics of producing successful images. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 238 Mass Media and the Law
Increasingly, the connection between mass media and legal institutions is becoming complex and intertwined. This course will examine the laws that govern mass media in light of the First Amendment and the "Right to Privacy." Freedom of the press and freedom of expression will be explored. Federal agencies such as the FCC and FTC and their regulatory functions will be presented and discussed. Some attention will be given to cameras in the courtroom and the mass media's role in covering high profile trials. The political uses of mass media, presidential debates and the increasingly important roles that mass media play in elections will be covered as related topics. In addition to general readings, students will be presented with specific cases for examination. Generally offered yearly. 3 credits
CO 242 Electronic Field Production
This course focuses on concepts and techniques associated with Electronic Field Production (EFP). Topics include Electronic News Gathering (ENG), sports coverage, commercials, music videos, and on-location dramatic productions. In ENG work the primary goal is to get the story, however conditions are not always ideal. Special attention will be given to contingency planning and preparation for unforeseen circumstances. Through a combination of planned location shoots and group projects, students will be exposed to principles and practices associated with all aspects of field production. Typically offered every other year. 3 credits
CO 243 Advanced Editing Techniques
Have you ever watched a movie or television show and wondered, "How did they do that?" Modern film and video productions have provided us with the ability to suspend our disbelief as never before, thanks to technology and techniques that make the unbelievable appear believable. This course provides the advanced student with experience using modern digital editing technology to create complex and sophisticated productions. Students taking this course will learn techniques pertaining to continuity editing, acceleration editing, expansion editing, and the manipulation of time through a combination of these techniques. The projects assigned in this course will teach students the functions of special effects, animated graphics and text, keying and compositing, and multi-layer audio postproduction. Special attention is given to postproduction planning and processes. Generally offered every other year. 3 credits
CO 244 Television Studio Production
Did you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of your favorite television shows? Now you can find out by experiencing it first hand. This course will focus on the principles, processes, and techniques associated with television studio production. Topics include planning, writing, producing, directing, lighting, staging, and audio production for television. Students will learn the importance of the pre-production, production, and postproduction phases through a process of rotation, experiencing all positions involved in creating a televised production. Through lectures, demonstrations, and by participating in group projects that involve "hands-on" workshops, students will be exposed to various concepts that emphasize the multiple camera studio production style. Generally offered every other year. 3 credits
CO/DR 263 Performance/Rehearsal
Supervised experience in theory classes and practical application through the process of acting in a main stage production of the department. Generally offered every other year. 3 credits
CO/DR 267 Playwriting
Theory and practice behind the art of playwriting explored. Students will write a one-act or three-act play. Generally offered every other year. 3 credits
CO/DR 358 Directing I
Directing I studies the fundamentals of stage direction. It teaches what theatrical 'tools' a director uses to place a playwright's words into action on the stage. Offered when there is sufficient demand. 3 credits
CO/DR 359 Technical Theatre/Design
How does an artist work to actualize designs on stage? This course attempts to answer this question through study of theory and practice of various production elements: scenery, scene painting, costumes, lighting, design, make-up, properties, and collaboration with other designers and the director. Generally offered every other year. Typically offered every other year. 3 credits
CO 371 Political Communications in the 21st Century
As we enter this 21st Century, a new political system is taking shape in the United States shaped profoundly by the interactive telecommunications revolution. America is increasing turning into an electronic republic and this is transforming our views of democracy and the way we interact with government. Armed with modern technical devices, we have all become instant journalists ready to report and document on any newsworthy event. With the advent of the Internet, web blogging, and "instant" news, communications has been substantially redefined. This course will explore both the opportunities and the dangers ahead for political communications in the electronic information age. Generally offered every other year. 3 credits
CO/DR 385 Drama workshop/Seminar
The student is required to produce his or her own one-act play or scene from a play in the Act 2 regular season. A student should demonstrate her or his knowledge and mastery for an undergraduate student emphasizing the Performance Communications Sequence. P: Permission of the Chair of the Department. Generally offered every other year. 3 credits
F. Practical Applications: Each major is required to complete an internship:
CO 380 Internship (Letter Grade)
On-the-job field experience in a specific media environment, these career-oriented placements allow students to test their communication skills while gaining practical experience. Students participating in these internships must keep a daily journal, submit a portfolio of materials produced during the practicum/internship, and submit a final summation/evaluation paper. Credit award is determined in relation to the number of hours the student is involved with the practicum/internship. P: Permission of Depart- ment Chair.3 to 12 credits
G. Communications Seminar: Each major is required to complete Communications Seminar
CO 391 Communications Seminar
Communications Seminar serves as a capstone course and is open to Communication majors of senior status. The emphasis is upon crystallizing ethical perspectives on mass media, evaluating the nature of media messages, examining the access to mass media and the control exercised by gatekeepers, and projecting the future trends and issues associated with mass media. P: Senior Status or permission of Department Chair. Generally offered yearly.3 credits
H. Portfolio or Thesis: Each major is required to complete either a senior portfolio or a senior thesis.
CO 392 Senior Portfolio
Senior Portfolio provides graduating Communications majors the opportunity to assemble a portfolio of media materials that are representative of their abilities to perform as a Communication professional. The artifacts selected for the portfolio should provide evidence of media literacy and the student's mastery of the program objectives for the Department of Communications. Students completing a program of study in Communications should be able to:
- Demonstrate professional-level skills in written and oral communication for a variety of media and audiences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural impact of the mass media on the individual and society.
- Demonstrate critical interpretation of the media.
- Demonstrate creative thinking in crafting media messages.
- Share their personal perspective on the ethical issues associated with the mass media.
Senior Portfolio is offered in a tutorial format. P: Senior Status or permission of Department Chair.3 credits
CO 393 Senior Thesis
For those Communications majors who have a particular interest in a Communications topic, issue and/or research area, the Senior Thesis is the alternative to the Senior Portfolio. As such, the Senior Thesis is a major paper that is written in a tutorial manner. The Department Chair performs administration of Senior Theses. P: Senior Status or permission of Department Chair.3 credits


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Prosecutors said Ben Hinchsliff of Manhattan had sexual-related encounters with the girl at least once a month between late 1999 and mid-2005. The 40-year-old Hinchscliff is charged with 68 counts of rape and 11 sodomy charges.
On the witness stand, Hinchsliff denied allegations introduced into evidence that he sexually assaulted the girl, showered with her or bought her revealing lingerie.
The girl is now 19.
Hinchsliff was arrested in September.
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- What are the signs and symptoms of strep throat?
- Are the signs and symptoms of strep throat different in various age groups?
- Is strep throat contagious
- How is strep throat diagnosed?
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Strep Throat Symptoms
What are the Symptoms and Signs of Strep Throat?
Throat infection with strep bacteria is contagious and can cause a variety of symptoms associated with inflammation of the throat and its nearby structures. Symptoms usually begin within a few days (1-4 days) after contracting the infection (incubation period).
Typical signs of strep throat infection are:
- fever;
- swollen, tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck;
- white patches seen on the tonsils and throat.
Some other more non-specific signs and symptoms of strep throat which can also be seen in strep throat due to other causes are:
- sudden onset of sore throat,
- headache,
- odynophagia (painful swallowing),
- nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
- red, swollen soft palate (uvula), and/or
- rash (diffuse red patchy rash).
Quick GuideCommon Sore Throat vs. Strep Throat
Strep throat facts
- Most sore throats are caused by viruses, not strep bacteria.
- Symptoms of strep throat in middle-age children and adolescents include:
- Sore throat (90%)
- Headache (85%)
- Fever (85%)
- Upset stomach (65%)
- Symptoms associated with an upper respiratory infection (a "cold") are typically absent (for example, nasal congestion, cough, muscle aches and pains, nasal congestion, and oral blisters).
- The diagnosis of strep throat is established either via a rapid strep test (RADT) or a throat culture.
- Strep throat is cured by appropriate antibiotic therapy.
- While rare, there are several complications that may develop from a strep throat infection. Continue Reading
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Great to see another event running the repecharge system.
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On Thursday night he did an 18 minute round of sparring with one of our guys who is a blue belt but has also represented Great Britain for Judo in the Junior Team.They are both animals.
Thankyou Meat,we are very proud of him.This is a great achievement.
He went with one other mate from the gym to wage war.The other guy was a white belt who has only been training a few months.
Lee Renaut from Carlson's London got a train to this event to smash some people up.
He got a Gold Adult Blue belt Lightweight and also won the Blue Belt Absolute.
Yes beginners can come to the advanced classes,there is no belt requirement,everyone is welcome.
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Give me a break. You apparently are living in Piss-n-moansville. From what I have read recently in the paper, Cbad loses 100 mostly part time reception jobs (which were originally meant to replace lost mining jobs!) and replaces them with a minimum of 65 well paying manufacturing jobs from Hawaii and a bunch in the expanding potash, wipp, and health care industries.
The Connection to close Carlsbad call center
There are 51 comments on the Carlsbad Current-Argus story from Jun 27, 2009, titled The Connection to close Carlsbad call center. In it, Carlsbad Current-Argus reports that:The downturn in the national economy has caught up with Carlsbad. The Connection call center is closing its doors, leaving about 100 people without jobs and increasing the city's unemployment rate.
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That's funny that you say that considering that you have to report that you are looking for a job along with contact information for confirmation. So correction you can't sit on your butt jerkface.com , you have to look for work. I'm part of the 20% that will be looking for work immediately, I have completed a resume and have applied to a few places and will have another job soon. If you're a connection employee right now I wish you the best of luck and was a pleasure working with you. Good luck in your futures. Peace!!!
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Ok it is time for us to do something about Carlsbad, we will have to get out and vote for a new mayor.We want someone that is not one of the "good old boys" someone that really cares about the community. As for the Carrol(sp) I tried to do business with them they don't deal. Went to Artesia and they were more than happy to work with me, good job Guy Chevro. I also don't like what is happening to our community, servers that look like gangsters, rudness, you name it no wonder people like to go out of town to eat and shop. I love my town but it needs a lot of help but we all have to work at it.
#45 Jul 2, 2009
Who would you like to see be mayor of out town
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On behalf of the great Management that The Connection has GOOD LUCK getting confirmation that The Connection knows who you are let alone the dates you worked there. I have had to do background checks on past employees and they just seem to forget that you had ever worked there. But according to many the Management is the best ever at The Connection.
#47 Jul 2, 2009
Someone who is literate, and knows how to use punctuation.
#48 Jul 6, 2009
I have to make my once in a decade "Haj" to C-bad this month, what am i to do. It sounds worse then I ever could have imagined. Why wont my parents just move......
#49 Jul 6, 2009
Not Manual Anaya ofr sure.
#50 Jul 7, 2009
because they are stupid like you
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i am a former csr from the connection moriarty i was wondering how to collect my 401k ???
#53 Aug 25, 2011
call bill richardson
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