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Choice, Others Excelling In Big League Camp
Despite missing the final two months of the regular season and all of winter ball, Michael Choice hasn't missed a beat this spring. The Oakland A's 2010 top pick was red-hot when his 2012 season with Double-A Midland was ended abruptly by an errant pitch that resulted in a broken hand. There were concerns that Choice would struggle early this season to regain his timing, but he has put those worries to rest early with a hot start to his stint in big league camp.
With Coco Crisp and Chris Young nursing minor injuries, Choice has seen plenty of playing time in the early going. In five games, he has 14 at-bat, second-most on the team to fellow outfielder Shane Peterson. Choice has a team-high seven hits, and four of those hits have gone for extra-bases (one homer, one triple and two doubles). Choice also has five RBIs and he has struck-out just two times. Choice is expected to start the season with Triple-A Sacramento.
Peterson, in his first big league camp, is also off to a good start. In 15 at-bats, Peterson has six hits, with five of those going for extra-bases (four doubles and a homer). Peterson has seen time in the corner outfield, as well as centerfield and he has worked out at first base.
Jefry Marte, Darwin Perez and David Freitas are participating in their first spring trainings as members of the A's organization and both are making solid first impressions on the A's big league coaching staff. Perez has shown his versatility by playing in the infield and outfield and he has three hits - including a double - in eight at-bats. Marte has three hits in six at-bats, while Freitas is three-for-three with two runs scored.
A's 2012 first-round pick Addison Russell is making the most of his time in big league camp. He has three hits in six at-bats, and one of those hits was a double. Russell has also stolen a base and has walked once. Despite playing well, Russell is likely to be sent down to minor league camp in early March so he can get regular at-bats as he prepares for his first full professional season.
Position Battle Update
It's early, but Jemile Weeks is making a strong case to be the A's starting second baseman come Opening Day. The switch-hitter has five hits in eight at-bats, and three of those hits have been of the extra-base variety. Weeks has four RBIs, three runs scored and one walk in three games.
Scott Sizemore is off to a bit of a slow start with one hit in seven at-bats.
Andy Parrino has shown his versatility early in camp, playing all over the infield and in left-field. He is battling with Adam Rosales, Eric Sogard, Scott Moore and Grant Green for a possible utility role on the Opening Day roster.
The A's have yet to debut many of their pitchers, but Chris Resop and Hideki Okajima (two scoreless innings each) have had solid starts to their springs as they try to win spots in the A's bullpen. Pat Neshek also has two scoreless innings under his belt, while Jesse Chavez has allowed one hit in four innings (with two walks and three strike-outs).
Jordan Norberto, who missed the last two months of last season with a shoulder injury, is off to a slow start. The lefty has allowed five hits and four runs in 1.2 innings over his first two outings. Newly acquired right-hander Fernando Rodriguez has also struggled in two outings, allowing four hits and three runs in 1.2 innings.
A's MiLB Mini-Camp Going Well
A's minor league hitting coordinator Todd Steverson and minor league pitching coordinator Scott Emerson have been hard at work over at Papago Field, working with the participants in the A's minor league mini-camp. Both Steverson and Emerson have been pleased with the work put in by the participants thus far. The A's will open the first part of their full minor league camp next week when pitchers and catchers report.
"Overall I have been impressed with the work habit of every pitcher in mini camp," Emerson said via email. "It's fun to watch."
Emerson noted that right-handers Vince Voiro, Nolan Sanburn and Seth Streich have looked good in the mini-camp. Emerson also praised the work of right-hander James Simmons, who has shown good command of his fastball.
Raul Alcantara, who was acquired in the A's deal with the Red Sox last off-season, has been working on finishing his pitches better and on developing a swing-and-miss breaking ball. The hard-throwing Alcantara spent the 2012 season with the Low-A Burlington Bees, where he had a 5.08 ERA with a 57:38 K:BB ratio in 102.2 innings. Alcantara turned 20 this past December.
International Signings
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported on Thursday that the A's had signed two international amateur free agents. According to Slusser, the A's inked Miguel Mercedes, a third baseman from the Dominican Republic, and Jean Carlo Rodriguez, a middle infielder from Panama. Both are 17.


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RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Rep. Gary Miller on Wednesday blamed President Barack Obama for automatic and drastic federal budget cuts scheduled to go into effect on March 1.
His remarks came at an impromptu meeting with a local labor leader after 16 people had gathered in front of his district office at 8300 Utica Ave.
The group, made up of seniors and working people, said Laurie Stalnaker, executive secretary-treasurer for the AFL-CIO's Central Labor Council of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, wanted to tell the Republican congressman they didn't want reductions in Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid funds.
They held up signs in an effort to avert what they said would put further economic hardships on the middle class.
"No tax breaks for outsourcing," "don't cut my social security," and "close loopholes for Wall Street and the rich," read some of the signs.
President Barack Obama has urged Congress to take bipartisan action in time for the March 1 deadline. He said in a speech on Tuesday that the sequester would "jeopardize our military readiness; it will eviscerate job-creating investments in education and energy and medical research."
Obama and Congress approved the cuts in August 2011 to force compromise on debt and deficit reduction. Education programs, public safety and food inspections will all be included in the nearly 8 percent budget cuts in defense and 5 percent in domestic programs.
Stalnaker said she called Miller's office beforehand to confirm he would be in the Inland Empire. When she got there, his receptionist said he was in his 31st Congressional District but not in the office.
As Stalnaker prepared to leave the reception area, Miller walked in.
Surprised to see media and Stalnaker, Miller stayed to talk for a few minutes, although his district director, Chris Marsh, told him he had pressing meetings.
"If anyone is unhappy with the sequester, they need to call Obama. I'm tired of people looking at us," Miller said, referring to Republicans, "like we did something we didn't. He held military defense over our head. I voted what I had to vote to protect our military."
Miller said he welcomed continuing the conversation at a more opportune time.
Stalnaker said she planned to schedule a sit-down conversation and then went back outside to regroup with the demonstrators.
She spoke positively about Miller, who said he was eager to hear what his constituents had to say. But she wasn't pleased by his comments.
"I think it was his standard response," she said. "I think he was defensive; he didn't ask questions. We didn't get very far."
AARP volunteer Sandy Hester, one of the demonstrators, said seniors are on fixed incomes and "any further cuts would be drastic."
"We are here in support of the effort to make sure that the seniors in our community are not the ones who have to bear the burden when the multi-wealthy are not paying their fair share, and they have all sorts of loopholes," she said. "The seniors need their Social Security. They need their Medicare."
Hester, a resident of Claremont, said people can't do anything if their representatives don't heed the working class.

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Xaio-chan, on Mar 25 2008, 01:48 PM, said:
now its amulet clover from shugo chara!
ink ((school uniform)) from moe-tan
and i still dont know what or who to cosplay for my 3rd outfit.
this will all probably change though XD
yay shugo chara! hey, I'm planning on cosplaying Amu, so we should meet up. I'm about 50% done. I really hoe you stick with this, because it would be really cute


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Armstrong Resigns From Cancer Charity
Lance Armstrong, the former professional cyclist who was recently stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, resigned from the board of the cancer charity that bears his name.
The move was an effort to "spare the organization any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding his cycling career," said Jeff Garvey, chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, in a statement Monday.
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Experts hint at uncomfortable uncertainty in 9/11 trialKaren Greenberg in The Daily News, May 06, 2012
Media Source
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — Experts watching the capital case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his 9/11 cronies see only two safe bets: months of motions and a trial — eventually. "You have to be uncomfortable with all the unknowns," said Karen Greenberg of Fordham Law School's Center on National Security. In their second crack at trying foreign terrorists before military commissions, Congress and the Pentagon have tried to create a near-mirror image of stateside civilian courts. The circumstances, however, are anything but familiar — from the heinous crimes alleged to torture during the defendants' interrogations. "I don't think anybody has any idea of the specifics because we're in such uncharted territory," said former Army JAG lawyer Victor Hansen of the National Institute for Military Justice. KSM's behavior itself is a major X-factor. The stubborn, defiant detainee mocked earlier proceedings in court — refusing to leave his cell at times.
In 2008 he demanded to represent himself, and said he and his cohorts wanted to enter guilty pleas. Motions on their mental competency to enter pleas were pending when the first Guantanamo case was scrapped in 2009. Greenberg doubts KSM will be permitted to enter a plea, clearing the way for an actual trial. "The last thing the Military Commissions want is a plea," Greenberg said. "They want to try the case and ... establish a narrative of what happened. That's why you have a trial." If any of the defendants demand a trial, Chief Judge Col. James Pohl must consider whether their goal is airing the facts or a forum for political theater, said American University law professor Stephen Vladeck. Observers predict a tug-of-war over disclosure of classified evidence that could betray intelligence sources and methods, while defense lawyers will seek to undermine the legitimacy of the trial, arguing the defendants were tortured. Vladeck noted the top prosecutor, Army Brig. Gen. Mark Martins, has pledged a transparent trial. But "there's going to come a point with some of the evidence where that's not going to be possible," Vladeck said. Pohl is expected to entertain endless defense motions to ensure the legitimacy of the process. "I think we're in for many months of motions regardless of what (KSM) does," Hansen said.


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Everything, excellent breakfast.
Staff was very helpful, friendly and pleasant. Breakfast is very good. The location of the hotel near the harbour and the (old) centre is all within walking distance, thus very good for us with a young child. Public transport and restaurants are also close to the hotel. This hotel would benefit from an extensive refurbishment. Bathroom was quite small. In general, this hotel is definitely suitable for a few days (city trip).
We chose this hotel based on its proximity to the train station. It is a large facility with 20+ floors and good views over the city. Very disappointed we were not able to have dinner in the top of the facility because it's closed on Sunday. The entrance to the hotel was uninviting - dirty, stained concrete, looks across at another large building, very little greenery or flowers in a country that usually has spectacular displays. The only dining facility open during our stay was the bar - open to the lobby. It carpet was soiled and stained. The huge breakfast buffet included many items and for the entire time we were there it was swarming with people. Tables were not cleared for 20-30 minutes, it was difficult to find a staff person to bring coffee. Most of the food looked mediocre or tired. Really. Expected more from Radisson. My husband insists we go back to Hiltons.
Seems OK to me - I did have little time to sample anything special coming in late and leaving early, so here are some points: A. Ok room B. Quiet - slept well. C- Nice breakfast D.Good parking. E- Nice staff
The best choice of dished on breakfast. It was not so pleasant to find out that there's no booking for all 3 rooms and after that we have opportunity to estimate the "smoking rooms" in spite of no smoking had been reserved yet. Never try to stay in "smoking rooms".
Great location and nice and warm. Great choice at breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful Looks a bit dated now and need a refurb as I stayed her in 2001 and it was still looking smart then
comfotable dirty under the beds:
Coming with small kits, we have immediately received an upgrade to a superior room - bigger and more spacious; excellent breakfast with lots of choice of health food; superbe location in downtown Bergen - everything can be reached by foot bar/restaurant as well as room service close food/kitchen at 10PM.
The room was very clean and the location could not have been better. Able to see the city of Bergen by foot from this hotel. A bit warm at night in the room as air conditioner was not all that effective
The location is great. The staff in general was very nice 1)the swimming pool doen't look veryappealing. 2) the hotel looks very classy on the website but not very much in reality 3) bread crumbs on the dark carpet in the breakfast launge makes the place look very dirty
Julie. There was one fantastic clerk who, being so terrific, made up for a lot of hotel mistakes. She called around town to help me book a New Year's Eve celebration, and helped me arrange to have mail delivered. She was among the best hotel representatives I've ever encountered. The hotel messed up the reservation. They had me listed as one night instead of two and so did not make up my room. They gave me a bit of a run-around canceling my room key also and overcharged me. When I called they corrected the charge. It is still a great hotel... largely because of Julie, but on the whole the staff was quite personable and caring.
The new restaurant is fantastic. Traditional Norwegian dishes with a modern twist. Clean, modern comfortable room. Happy to have wooden floor with no carpeting. Very attentive staff and excellent service. Very welcoming atmosphere! It was surprising how many people who worked there did not speak Norwegian.
comfortable beds, nice breakfast buffet, bathroom lighting was terrible
The front desk was especially cordial and helpful. All housekeeping staff we saw were friendly. The breakfast is wonderful, and the Internet in the room was free. Rooms are small but well laid out.
Impressive breakfast Slow check-in
Good placement
I got what I expected. In the room, the window showed bad maintance
Location-Central to the major attractions and reasonably close to the train station(15' walk). Staff were extremely helpful in booking taxi's and securing a dinner reservation The proximity to the nightlife made it a little noisy at night. Awakened at 4AM Saturday morning by the pubs and bars emtying out on the streets below my room
Location and quality of the accommodation - room was excellent and just a little 'quirky' which we enjoyed. Maid service was a bit erratic and a request to replace two broken light bulbs was not followed up.
Loved the old wooden floors and location. We had stayed smaller places for two weeks so rooms seemed large in comparison. A small bottle of wine was 130 kroner. Breakfast was crowded and frantic.
Alexander up at the front desk was very helpful. He answered all our questions, and was eager to help us out. Breakfast was also very nice. Its a small thing, but they had actual half and half for the coffee, which is hard to find sometimes. Late checkout charge for an hour.
Old world Charm in modern value priced hotel. The breakfast selection wonderful. N/A
Central location
friendly, very clean sleeping room, perfect localisation, no noises breakfast was very norwegian, one type cheese (the cheap one), cheap black coffee...; sauna did not work, the chairs in the breakfast area were dirty
The penthouse suite was lovely with a shared roof terrace, it had really comfortable beds, and good sized room. Some of the staff were really helpful especially Andrew on reception he was always polite and got everything we asked for, he should be the trainee manager and not trainee receptionist. The location was excellent close to the fish market and all the boat trips, tourist bus etc We ate one night in the resteraunt and the food was very good and not too expensive for Norway. We booked penthouse suite for our seven night stay, but thier was a mix up on the booking so we staying first night in the penthouse then had to move out to the business suite for one night then back into the penthouse. The hotel reception staff apart from Andrew and one other female receptionist were not very efficient or friendly, we had to ask on three consecutive days to have our tea and bath gels to be replenished. The rooms were not cleaned thourouly and dirty glasses were left un washed.
location is good for us. many sightseeing place ,for example Brryge, fish market, ferry-port, and cable-train station, are within 5-minutes walk. Therefore we could rest at Hotel during sightseeing in daytime. Even though in central, it was quiet in night at least the days we stayed. Expensive.
Not really quiet, there are Bars around the hotel, The coffee tastes awfull.
Simple, easy, no pretense... and like the breakfast package on the door, with the local paper. No smoking policy! Amazingly central location for a budget hotel.
Good hotel, value for money, rooms not to large but just for sleeping it is alright. Breakfast at room was OK but could be a bit more extensive
Clean and tidy pleasant receptionist Very noisy bar directly belown late into the night. Room very small corridors cluttered
I liked the position of the hotel. I found the breakfast on the door handle, nobody in the hotel informed about it
Good location, friendly staff, nice room It is not very covenient to use the shower...water spreading around the bathroom
Location Breakfast
Staff was extremely helpful. Location was excellent -- very short walk from airport express bus. Only about a ten minute walk to the train station. Internet service was satisfactory -- better than average for hotels.
Very convenient location and reasonable price. Breakfast is easy to carry. Shower room is ill drained.
Good and convenient location There was no hot water
I liked the location when first booking the hotel, as I thought it would be ideal given its central location. I was wrong. There were drunks fighting in the street outside the window in which I was staying. When I asked the hotel manager that I would be happy to be paid for the night stayed, but would like to cancel my reservation for the upcoming two nights (with full refund as I paid in full in advance) she said I was stupid. The safety concerns were problem enough, but when treated so rudely and poorly by the manager of the hotel it was clear to me that this hotel will not be staying in business given its current management problems. Marita Svenskberg (manager of the property) exacerbates solvable problems.
Breakfast at the door - great idea! Especially when there is a teapot in the room and tea and coffee. The stuff maybe a little bit more friendly, but maybe it is just Scandinavian culture ...
Low costs and central location Cold water in the shower, no towels in the second day of over stay, and fire alarm two o´clock in the night
a lovely well cared for and very central to railyway station also liked complimentary tea and coffees
Historical feel and proximity to train station Wifi, room rate
The location is good, nice basic clean rooms. staff was nice. Free tea & coffee in the lobby. Breakfast on one of the days we stayed wasn't refilled fast enough, at some point we felt like almost all food is finished, and only after a long time they refilled the breakfast. The hotel provides 2 computers with Internet. One of them didn't work, and the Internet didn't work half of the time on the other one.
The hotel is close to the bus station (for airport bus), close to the railway station especially if you are going on (Norway in a nutshell trip), 10 min walk from the city center....The staff are friendly and helpful..Also good breakfast.
The common areas in the hotel are quite nice as is the Whisky bar. The best feature of the hotel is its location, close to the train and bus terminal. Five minute walk to the waterfront. The rooms are quite plain. We booked a triple room which turned out to be a double with a cot. We were expecting a pull-out couch from a sitting area in the room.
Good beds and warm bathroom I missed a waterboiler to make coffee/tea in the room.
Good location, good breakfast, hot drinks available free of charge, helpful friendly staff. Lounge decor rather old, dark and heavy
Close to everything, clean room, nice bed Construction noise from 7 am
Some of the rooms are very small. Once shifted to a usual size room the accomodation was good. Ease of access, good breakfast, pleasant old charm make this a recommended hotel.
The old, but very nicely restored bar and dining areas was lovely, very majestic. There was no wardrobe space in the room and the bathroom was very wet as the water didn't drain properly
Nice old building., with some early XXth century charm in the lobby. Rooms are very small, with no real place to put your luggages. And the most extraordinary aspect of the rooms is that they lack any form of bedside tables: you have to put your glases (with your alarm-clock, your glass of water) on the floor - and just beware not to break them when you wake up. We had booked for 2 nights; we left after one,
Location, ambience, room was stylish and clean. Bathroom was cold, breakfast was not adequate for four stars.
Small. friendly double bathrooms, Maren was particularly delightful. wall controls didnt work and were very frustrating to manipulate. Alarm woke us up early the first morning. No air conditioning
I really liked the design; how they used old mixed with new. Good service, great breakfast and really good location.
Lovely warm, well appointed bathroom. Central area in The Bryggen. Reception staff excellent and very helpful. Breakfast selection was poor, even for a continental breakfast. Breakfast staff indifferent to our needs.
Great location! Superb room, absolutely charming!!
Beautiful hotel in a very central location. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast.
Even the hotel is very historical building located in Bergen Centre, it's clean enough and facilities e.g. bath tub, free internet service are satisfying.
A hotel with character and soul, very nice rooms with wooden floor and design wall-paper. Beautiful! Unstabile wifi, but you can borrow cable from the reception. Take a good look at the hi-tec display and make sure the alarm won't go off in the middle of the night & remember to turn on the "Do not disturb"-button to avoid an early visitor.
Room and bathroom excellent.Location for getting around Bergen was excellent, but came at a price. See below. Air conditioning was useless. Bergen was experiencing a very hot phase. With windows open the street noise which went on all night made sleeping almost impossible. We chose the air conditioning option but could hardly breathe. Overall I would recommend it, with this word of caution, in hot weather.
Apart from the atmosphere this small but authentic hotel (part of UNESCO world Heritage site "Bryggen") breathes out, it's location is perfect to discover the city and access major sites of interest or transportation options in Bergen. Furthermore, the interior is designed with utmost eye for detail and luxuriuous finishing. The continental breakfast buffet offered a very nice choice of fresh food and tasteful bread, set in a rather romantic dining hall. We were even happy to enjoy freshly prepared eggs daily, even at different times. So as opposed to other critiques I've read about this on this site before booking this hotel, this even made our stay better. We also found the staff to be very polite and helpful with the few requests we had. If I would really have to think about anything I would like to see improved, I could only come up with the quality of the (free) shampoo the hotel offers their guests. Or maybe some conditioner would suffice. Otherwise, we enjoyed a very pleasant, nearly perfect stay!
Rooms great Food and breakfast good. Had to take taxi there since it was out of the way but glad we stayed there it was a treat. Design of hotel was unique. A good R and R hotel but no shopping nearby. 4 K from airport.
It's really close to the airport Not something that I didn't like, but just consider that this hotel is far from the city center. Anyway, if you have to be early in the morning in the airport, it's perfect.
It was close to the business I was attending. The thermostat was non-functional and my room was very cold. Only two towels were provided. No bar soap.
It was really nice
Free parking . Only hotel available within driving distance of Bergen. Poor breakfast buffet and staff having great fun clearing the rests as guests arrived in bewilderment .
Good quiet hotel The drain in the bathroom overflowed after the bathwater was let out
Comfortable suite. Too far from Bergen. Very poor dinner facilities.
Quite nice and a clean hotel. Close to the airport but too far away from the city of Bergen. We had to stay there begause the city hotels were fully booked. Room was comfortable and it had an separate working space and a sofa. Very good almoust exellent breakfast. Weird door locks at the room. Once leaving the room you have to lock it separately with the keycard from outside. Why just lock the door automatically?
Nice, clean comfortable accommodations. Staff was friendly and helpful. Directions to hotel were somewhat hard to follow. We ended up asking locals for direction.
Very good quality for not a big price
staff team very welcoming, breakfast, position of the hotel breakfast good but too crowdy; overall need the hotel need a refreshment
Service, breakfast, comfort of bed was EXCELLENT!! NA
Easy check in and out, breakfast was adequate, cleanlinees above average Cumbersome elavator to split third Floor. Two very small elevators. Color and decor inside rooms must have come out of the 70's
The staff was very friendly, the location on the hotel was good in the city centre and the breakfast was good. We liked this hotel very much! There was a bit too hot in the room because there was no air-conditioning in the room.
Very good for the price. Very central.
Everything was really good, the staff, the free coffee in the lovely lounge, the free speedy internet and good breakfast. There was aslightly unpleasant smell in the bathrrom when we first arrived...but it was very clean and the smell did go. It was just a bit off putting....but not for long.
The reception staff were effecient and polite.very helpful about routes.Maybe should get updated about bus and tram routes.The lounge was very relaxing.of course the on the house coffee and tea was so welcome after a long sightseeing walk.rooms were spacious.bathrooms sparkling.After check out we were allowed to leave our luggage as we had to catch the hurtigruten only in the evening.I have to say the breakfast was very filling.We loved our stay here.
The staff were excellent, always willing to help and assist with any queries. Great atmosphere. Tea and Coffee was available all day and night and they provided breakfast packs for our early start. Free waffels from 4-6pm. Great family run hotel with a very unique atmosphere. No.
Location, staff very friendly No carpak
Within walking distance of all things of interest to a tourist. Rooms very small - difficult to move around.
Your wine cellar & restaurant! Also, the location. Not really. I thought it was all very nice. The only thing I might suggest is updating the furniture and environment in the TV/library room. Compared to the other parts of the hotel, it was not quite as nice.
The location of the hotel is perfect. There was too little choice of food for breakfast. Everyone had to wait in the big line during breakfast, not enough space for eating.
Hotel was located just next to the Airport. Breakfast was very good.
proximity to the airport and the general upkeep of the facilities the bathroom was too contemprary (transparent). could not use it while there was someone else in the room.
The room with the excellent views
The Sauna was great.Great location next to the airport.There should be more buses to Bergen city though. Very few buses to Bergen city
Friendly staff, nice design, clean and convenient Food is not excellent
The location of the hotel is ideal for airport or heliport stopovers. The rooms are clean and reasonably sized with good TV and free wi-fi. The buffet breakfast was also good. The evening menu in the restaraunt was a bit limited and the atmosphere was poor - just a large empty space.
The hotel is walking distance from the airport and ideal for early flight departures or late arrivals. The hotel breakfast is fantastic with pretty much everything you need (and more). Dinners were very well prepared and tasty. Everyone speaks English, so you can get by quite easily. It is expensive. But not far removed from the wider Norway prices I suppose. Norway is an expensive place to visit.
Easy access to the Airport Restaurant was very very expensive even by Norwegian standards.
The hotel was very clean and modern with nice rooms. Staff were friendly and efficient and the location is perfect for an airport stopover. I did expect 24 hour room service from an airport hotel as there wasn't much available when our flight arrived after 11pm. I would also have liked a better selection of toiletries in the bathroom. Also there was no bacon or toaster at breakfast.
the general good quality of hotel and staff
The proximity to Bergen airport was great. The hotel itself was visually interesting and well designed. My husband did not feel well in the morning and the receptionist let us keep the room for more time. The breakfast buffet was good and varied. My husband did not like the windows that did not open for fresh air. I thought that the generous use of glass walls for the bathroom did not allow enough privacy even though the effect was very modern.
Culd not sleep. Very noisy. Staff did not help. Small room. The warest experience in norway. Don't go there Culd not sleep. Very noisy. Staff did not help. Small room. The warest experience in norway. Don't go there
Great view of Bryggen if you get a room with a view. Great location as well. Rates are a bit high considering this is not a luxury hotel.
Hotel is neat and tidy and in a good location
Location is excellent, and we enjoyed a spacious corner room. Dining room views are superb, and staff very friendly and helpful. Bed was actually a fold down Murphy bed from wall, not as comfortable as it should have been for the beautiful room, and it was awkwardly made up with overlapping sheets.
I was upgraded to a sea view room on arrival
Made reservation through third party. Upon arrival the front desk agent told me the reservation was not showing so he made me a new reservation. Not only did he charge me more for the new reservation but I was also charged by the third party. Dispute has received no response yet.
The harbour view; proximity to centre. The food was very good, and the place was very clean and smart. Room was small with very little storage and no room to put up the suitcase stand provided! Also the restaurant service was chaotic and haphazard - at breakfast they were very slow to refill the things that had run out. But food was good.
Harbor view. Facility is a little old but it is not big deal.
Location There was
The location of the hotel was excellent, just in front of the Brygge with all this wonderful wooden houses. Our room had a lovely sightseeing of the harbour from the bed. We surely will be back to that hotel.
Room overlooked harbor and Bryggen area and was on 6th floor. Room was great.
The complimentary breakfast buffet was quite good -- lots of options, large amounts of food. Staff generally not helpful -- only some of the staff was able to provide information about tourist activities. Not readily responsive to resolving issues with the room. Rooms are very clean, but somewhat old. The beds were old and not very comfortable.
The bed was not conformable as it was a provisional double bed.Old furniture. There were not enough towels
It was the perfect place to stay in Bergen for 3 nights. Super Secure and safe. I stayed in the 4 bed female dorm. They head huge lockers so I never worried about my stuff when I left it in the room.
the enviroment is very good. I can coumunate with other people living here conviniently and very well . and i learned a lot of new things of inrest. Very good experience ! The bed mattess is too soft ,a little unconfortable .
The location very close to the centre and the busstation. The reception was not opened in the morning and evening, just during the day.
The place is pretty much a typical international hostel. The number of shared bathrooms/showers is ample sufficient to not have to wait, rooms+guests were quiet and the guest house's scheme to arrive after reception hours has worked well. pillows and blankets could look better after a round at the cleaner's
Staff was helpful and friendly, pointing out various tourist attractions on the map. the hotel was also very secure. The room was clean and the lounge area was pretty comfortable. kitchen was a little dirty. The reception was not 24hours, so problems (with WiFi for example) could not be fixed until the next morning. Also, there were 2 big groups present during our stay, and they made it difficult for anyone else to use the kitchen because they used all the plates and utensils.
Good atmosphere, friendly staff. Difficult and expensive to get to from the airport, no courtesy transport which was very surprising for an airport hotel.
It is located close to the airport. Old rooms with poor quality bathrooms.
The kindness and professionalism of the people at the reception desk Windows did not open, the lady at breakfast not allowing only "some" tourists not to attend the hall with any bags.
friendly and accommodating hotel staff the room smelled musty and the shower drains did not drain well
Close to the airport,had early flight Price
quiet and nearby the airport. yes, the food quality is not great specially dinner. In addition, the quality of the beds is not good, it is too soft and not healthy.
Clean. Convenient for airport. Noisy. TV very limited. Beds not too comfortable.
A nice hotel. However - the TV did not work first, and it was no wastepin at the room.But the room was very nice
Excellent staff, good price, nice swimming pool and sauna, tasty breakfast, cozy room cleaning in room was not so good...
The hotel and room were very comfortable and the reception staff were very helpful. The breakfast was great with lots of choice. The evening meal had a limited choice for vegetarians and there was no room service. There was not a hairdryer in the room this had to be requested and I did not notice this until it was actually needed. It would be useful for an airport hotel to have plenty adapters for international plugs.
Perfectly located, clean, and pleasant. very comfortable bed Rather arrogant and unfriendly front desk clerk
Good service especially the lounge service and the breakfast Small room, with a bad view
good location; great, extensive breakfast buffet. temperature of room could not be controlled and was very cold. Service desk was not organized. Light burned out in our room and front desk could not locate replacement bulbs. Breakfast take out was offered and ordered because of our early flight, yet was missing in the morning.
The breakfast was amazing. Absolutely wonderful. The staff were very friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable.
Convenient for the station and the unesco site. Plenty of good restaurants nearby with a range of prices. Comfortable beds. Quiet room even though it overlooked the square on a busy street corner. One of the drawers in the cupboard in the bedroom was broken.
The breakfast and staff The room was too small. Too litle space for my suitecase at the floor. Water heater and coffee missing
Great location. Nice room. None.
The breakfast was very good, there was a big choise of products. We could change to a bigger room without problems without paying more. The first room we had was very little, the bed stands against the wall, so you couldnt get out easely. The bed was also very small for 2 persons (1m30).
Nice breakfast, wlan worked without problems.
Very nice room(Grieg Suiten) Exellent breakfast.
It's a fantastic hotel in Bergan, quite new, perfect front desk service, very good location in city center. We had a bad experience in Grand Terminus on the first day, so we switch to Scandic Bergen City, it is a smart choice, price just a little bit higher than the former one. The front desk is very helpful to find a room for us in the morning time. Breakfast buffet is typical Scandic. The bed is a little bit too soft, not good for wasite relax, seems all the scandic series are the same.
Breakfast was good, nice room and bathroom. Good location.
Easy access to city and surrounding area Room was very noisy with window open at night. We consider a serious problem for some people. However next time we would request a room on quiet side.
Breakfast was vast and varied and good. well we booked the hotel inspite of there being no reviews ,considering the webpage said renovated in 2008.Well it does not say that only a handful of rooms in a big hotel were renovated. So you see we were thoroughly disappointed with the room.The hotel staff were able to put us in a renovated smoking room for one night and the next night in a different room.The first room we were given was really old .
good location, nice lobby, very pleasant staff room smelled a bit. gym was closed on day we went
Close to city centre, ferry port and museums. Good breakfast.
early check in It was such a old fashioned room compare to the other rooms they have in the other building. Didn't like it for the same price.
I liked it but the strict check in at 15.00 was quiet off putting.
Good location. The room was dirty and smelly. Cheap and old furniture. Still expensive.
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The location and that it was very inexpensive. The breakfast was also good and with enough varieties of different foods offered. I asked for a harbour view and at first did not like not getting this. I also think the hotel is a little run down, but the price perhaps reflects this.
very convenient location. Internet access was free, which was very helpful....but coffee was not...misleading information from hotel. excellent breakfast. there was a problem over flights due to a strike and one receptionist was very helpful indeed it said coffee was available all day, it implied that it was free.
Breakfast was excellent despite refurbishment works.Room was quiet. Could have done with additional easy chair in room and also tea making facilities which in winter would be much appreciated
delicious breakfast nice stay nope
The situation was very good, near the center and Bryggen. The breakfast buffet was copious. The rooms are small. There is no safety box or fridge in the room. The building is some old. No possibility to reserve an extrabed by booking.com, so we added it as a comment but they didn't pay attention to our comment and the place was very small for an extrabed and no other room available.
good central location - quiet! Hotel Maintenance - roms are very tired
It was very cold and uncomfortable smoking outside.
In general everything was quite nice about the hotel. Although it is labeled as a budget hotel, it felt quite comfortable and the room was clean and not too small. Quite good location, about 10 min walk to ferry terminal, and about 20 min walk to bus terminal. Breakfast spread was quite good and generous. The staff at the reception can only be described as less than pleasant (not to the extent of unpleasant, but not pleasant). If they had been more friendly and helpful, this hotel would be considered very very good.
clean, warm, comfortable. breakfasts great. superb location
Good location, comfortable clean rooms and exceptional value. I will most certainly stay here again.
The room was not made up on one day even after the desk had been informed. There was an attempt to overcharge me although this was rectified once I produced some documentation.
Friendly staff, big rooms, big and comfortable beds, exellent location, good breakfast
The pillows I would like some more variation for breakfast
The breakfast was excellent. Yes, there was no soap in the room. Had to go to the reception which first had to verify before bringing the soap.
Location. Cleanliness of room, lack of attention to request i.e. I requested an elevated room, what I actually got was a room on the first floor with a view of the ugly roof. Staff were not very friendly or helpful.
The location of the hotel Nothing
Bed is very confortable over the average and people are very helpful and polite Rooms have quite old furniture not in line with price
The breakfast was extremely good! We were sleeping on the second floor. Unfortunatly there is a club playing on the lower floor behind the main reception. It was quite difficult to sleep in the evening due to the noise.
Friendly staff, and the hotel is very well situated...very good services too... no, everything was fine...
Breakfast; proximity to the city center The hotel is old and ill maintained; the staff tends to provide wrong information; bad smell often spreads in the corridors
The hotel is in a fabulous location by the old harbour and handily placed for the airport bus service. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful and the room was nicely furnished and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was generous and attractively presented. The light evening buffet was not very suitable for a coeliac so we went out for a meal instead.
The location is ideal and the staff are very helpful and warm. The afternoon pancakes were a lovely inclusion.
A new hotel with Gothic style interior, the staircase is amazing. Nice public areas. Similar to a Malmaison in style. Limited evening food, not much choice at breakfast.
Breakfast was very good. Waffles in the afternoon and evening meal included in the price meant we did not have to eat out much..good value because of this only.Common areas very pleasant, modern and well maintained.Airport bus stops across the road. Room and bathroom was very small. Lighting was totally inadequate-impossible to read in bed as side light was so poor..room looked on to ugly courtyard and was dull in daytime.Very large furniture in room- 2 big chairs and a big table-made the room seem even smaller.Very poor storage-had to keep clothes in our bags as ironing board and extra pillows etc filled the small wardrobe.
excellent location. The airport buses which are very regular drop off very close to hotel and right outside for return to airport.
Good location; good breakfast & light supper included Room was much smaller than we had anticipated
It was too expencive for that facility
The internet connection was down during the stay. Poor when staying for business purposes.
The option of a Light Evening Buffet, convenient location
The staff were extremely friendly and the breakfast, pancakes and light supper buffet very good. The beds were wonderfully comfortable and the rooms felt quite luxurious. Would definitely stay there again - good value too. We were not too keen on the black and dark purple decor.
We liked the new refurnished superior room that we got. The breakfast was good too.
Friendly staff at the reception, good location Breakfast was poor, the breakfast area was too small, tables were cleaned much too slow
Walking distance to the fish market and other local attractions. Good breakfast. Older hotel in Bergen.
My room was quiet and the location of the hotel was excellent.
Good location Bathroom was so small I had to use the toilet on the ground floor
Exellent location (in the centre of Bergen). Comfotable rooms. We had a problem with parking place because all of it was allready occupied.
Clean odd shaped room, Bathroom didn't have an electrical outlet for a curling iron.
nothing food was poor, staff was somber and barely cooperative
Central, good price
Great staff, good breakfast. Noisy construction across the street should have been disclosed at reservation web site.
Good location, breakfast. Some construction on the top floor. Price!!!
The Room was too small and no place even to keep my baggage


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It came as little surprise when the Dodgers recalled pitcher Javy Guerra from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
The former closer was sent to the minors late in spring training to become a long reliever and possible spot starter. By his fourth start with Albuquerque, he proved capable of throwing five innings and 75 pitches.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers had a sudden need for a reliever who could pitch multiple innings after seeing Josh Wall - Albuquerque's closer to begin the season - struggle in the long-reliever role Monday.
Wall and Guerra swapped places Tuesday, and Guerra returned to a familiar building.
Well, mostly familiar. Once you walk down the tunnel leading into the home clubhouse area, things look a little different inside Dodger Stadium than they did last year.
"I got lost like three or four times," Guerra said. "They told me 'go to the weight room.' It took me 10 minutes."
Now that he's here, Guerra hasn't been told whether he'll be starting or relieving. But starting doesn't seem like his destiny; the Dodgers are expecting Clayton Kershaw to pitch Friday and either Ted Lilly or Matt Magill to go Saturday in San Francisco. Hyun-Jin Ryu will start Sunday and either Chris Capuano or Josh Beckett next Monday.
But the long reliever's job became an important one when Lilly lasted only three innings Monday in a 12-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
Guerra understands the importance of his role, having witnessed it from both perspectives.
"The day a guy goes short, the bullpen has to pick it up. The day a guy goes long, you get to save those guys for the day," he said.
Guerra went 0-2 with a 4.02 ERA in four starts for Albuquerque, with seven walks and 16 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings. He believes those numbers were skewed, and not just by the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League parks that raised the league's median ERA to 4.49 through Tuesday.
"There were days I worked on other things," he said. "It was OK to give up runs here and there based on getting better. You don't ever want to give up runs but sometimes they come. You learn from them. As long as you're learning from them, you don't feel like you're losing anything."
Guerra has a curveball, changeup and slider in addition to his fastball.
Learning the best situation to throw each of his four pitches was part of the learning process. Also, he's been pitching out of the windup as a starter, something Guerra hadn't done in five years prior to March. He hadn't started consistently since 2008 when he was pitching in Single-A.
Yet Guerra felt in spring training that, if he was given another chance to start, he'd do well with it. So far, he's proved himself right.
"My last start I got up to 75 pitches," he said. "Knowing that you had your velocity throughout the whole process was really cool."
Capuano close to return
Capuano allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings for the Albuquerque Isotopes, walking one and striking out four, in what could be his only rehab start.
The left-hander also grounded out to the shortstop and pitcher and had no apparent issues with his strained left calf.
Capuano hadn't experienced any pain in his calf recently, though he had to miss three starts after aggravating the injury April 16.
His next start could come Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium, or Monday if Dodgers manager Don Mattingly chooses to give Josh Beckett an extra day of rest.
Injury updates
Lilly played catch in the outfield and said he felt better one day after receiving a cortisone injection in his rib cage. However, he'll probably need to throw a full bullpen session today in order to start Saturday in San Francisco, and that seems questionable. Magill is the alternative, but Mattingly wasn't ready to name a starter prior to Wednesday's game. ...
Mark Ellis (strained right quadriceps) said he felt no discomfort moving laterally or fielding grounders, but wasn't able to run without pain. Mattingly doesn't have a firm date for deciding whether or not Ellis will need time on the disabled list. ...
Carl Crawford (hamstring) will get another day off today when the Dodgers travel to San Francisco, but is not a DL candidate. "We'll see where we're at Friday," Mattingly said. "Obviously we're not going to push him."
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'"The hardest job in the league is to try to tell if a guy's throwing himself into the glass," Weight said after the 2-1 loss. "I see him turning, he knows I'm coming, and right when I'm getting there full speed – I got my body committed – he spins the other way. It's a disappointing call to me in overtime, but it's worse being in the box when the puck goes in the net and it's my fault. I should know that that kid does that. I don't even know his first name for God's sakes."'
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How the frick did Pickett & Seery NOT get anything but Gus gets TWO?!
Answers on a postcard please....
How the frick did Pickett & Seery NOT get anything but Gus gets TWO?!
Answers on a postcard please....
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I have no idea. Seery was awesome.
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Yea Seery was fun to watch you could see he wanted to be there. Loved his Diaz impression and McGregor was going wild cant wait till he is fit again exiting year ahead.
Retired 2k and out.
I agree gimp.
Are Seery and McGregor team mates?
Loved that fight, Seery was very impressive.
His boxing looked really good, if he avoided the 3 takedowns it would have been his fight.
Bonuses are always biased toward the top of the card.
Hope Seery gets a nice discretionary one from the UFC
I was thinking the same. lets all get on twitter and harass Dana to give them FOTN
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The Gus fight was pretty one sided let's be honest so its ridiculous that he was awarded it. Neil and Brad both went to war for 3 rounds and gave an amazing performance.
Shame on you Dana..
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Insane. Fair play to Manuwa for having a go but the fight was hardly close. I assumed Brad & Seery had FOTN in the bag unless they'd been something amazing on the unseen undercard.
Also I thought the whole point of changing KO/Submission bonus to calling it Performance bonus was to stop one guy bagging two awards? I'm sure I read that was part of the reason.
I thought the main event was third or fourth best fight on the card. It had no business being fight of the night.
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Life Outside Lincoln Center
As one of Estée Lauder's new faces and the latest queen of the runway (having walked 53 shows in the fall-winter 2012 season alone), the 24-year-old splits her time between New York City and her hometown of Beijing.
What do you pack for a summer trip to Beijing?
Bug spray—the mosquitoes can be pretty relentless in the summer—and an empty stomach…there are simply too many delicious places to eat!
How do you stay fit and healthy while traveling?
A great healthy snack I have in the mornings is honey water, which is delicious and wakes me up. Some tips for the road are just to get enough sleep, drink lots of water, and always take care of your skin. Avoid the sun more in the summer when you travel.
What's the best way to see and experience the city?
Definitely find a bilingual tour guide—you can hire me, actually. I studied tourism back in school after all.
Ding Tai Feng is world-renowned for its cuisine;Chang An Yi Hao (or Made in China) at the Grant Hyatt has the best Peking duck; and Hai Di Lao (Sea Floor Gathering) is a popular Szechwan hot-pot chain with amazing service—get a complimentary manicure or a shoe-polishing while waiting for a table!
Café Copy at the Today Art Museum—the furnishings are metallic, giving it a futuristic feel; Maan Café for their delicious waffles; and the café on the ground floor of Hotel Jian Guo.
While I don't really drink myself, I know my friends frequent the Xiu Bar (on the sixth floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel Beijing), or the bars at Hou Hai, a Hutong compound next to a lake. Since you can't see the ocean from Beijing, people come here to drink outside and enjoy being next to the water. The lake itself has lotus flowers in the summer and freezes enough in the winter for ice skating!
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You have to do this in their dialects also.
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Just thought I'd inform any S.E London based MMA fighters that my friend is opening a new gym in the Eltham area of London on March 23rd.
Based just off the high street in Eltham,it's a brand new facility that will offer fitness,MMA,and kids boxing classes
The details are:
MMA Active
4 Passey Place
Open day is 23rd of March 12-4pm and then open for business from the 25th of March.
Various membership packages are available as well as pay as you go sessions and private tuition.
A lot of money has been invested to get it off the ground and all the equipment is brand new as is the changing rooms and showers.
Hope to see some of you board members there when its up and running.


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Division of Academic Affairs
California State University, Dominguez Hills is a dynamic campus community designed to enrich and facilitate the academic and personal growth of its students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding communities. The campus continues to implement new and existing initiatives and programs which support academic success, strengthen research, and encourage community service. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for our students which prepare them to be engaged citizens with competitive skill sets in the global community. Our University has outstanding professors who teach in five Colleges and in a comprehensive array of programs. On behalf of the CSUDH family faculty, staff, administrators and your fellow students - I welcome you to a unique opportunity of study that will provide you with a rewarding college experience and promising future.
Mitchell T. Maki
Acting Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
The academic programs of the University are organized in the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Professional Studies. Within these administrative units, you will find a broad variety of both undergraduate and graduate programs designed to stimulate your intellectual curiosity and to prepare you for both a career and lifelong learning. The College of Extended and International Education within Academic Affairs offers additional opportunities through distance learning, managing on-line degree programs in Nursing and Business and Public Administration as well as extensive additional credit and non-credit offerings, certificate and training programs. Each of these units is described in more detail immediately following this section.
The administrators in Central Academic Affairs include the Provost and three Associate Vice Presidents. Each of these individuals can be relied on for assistance in facilitating student learning and achievement.
Another vital academic resource for students is the University Library, which houses a variety of books, periodicals, and on-line databases to support students in their academic endeavors. For more information, see the "Student Services" section of this catalog that describes the Library's function and mission within the University.
The University recognizes that the college experience is not simply a matter of books and study. Thus, we offer a variety of academic and cultural programs, clubs and honor societies, and student activities designed to provide co-curricular support for student success. Significant opportunities for students to be involved with their professors in meaningful research efforts are widely available. In conjunction with our role as an active partner with the communities in our region, we offer a variety of service learning roles enabling students to put theory into practice. The unique diversity of this campus, recognized by national magazines and organizations, insures that all CSUDH students will have the opportunity of learning and socializing with others of diverse ages, ethnicities, and races, thus preparing them to work effectively in a modern and global world.
College of Arts and Humanities
The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) is a vibrant placea place for students to discover, to learn, and to combine the strengths and riches of knowledge and heritage with the energy and excitement of their future plans and promise. The College of Arts and Humanities offers students opportunities to delve into a rich group of majors and programs of emphasis including Africana Studies, Art and Design, Asian Pacific Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Communications, Dance, Digital Media Arts, English, History, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies/PACE, Labor Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, Philosophy, Theater Arts, and Women's Studies.
The arts and humanities provide a context for our impulse to inquire and for our creative gifts. The arts and humanities console and provoke. They can invite spiritual and ethical reflections. They allow us to more fully celebrate our gifts. Engagement with the arts and humanities empowers learning, facilitates communication, and helps us to understand and develop our humanity. In a society where values are powerfully mediated by sight, sound, symbol, metaphor, and word, there is an urgent call for such engagement on all fronts.
The arts and
humanities play a powerful role in transforming and transporting cultural
values. Twenty-first century life and enterprise have become ever more
complex and diverse. Increasingly, creativity and imagination are
recognized as key to success in today's world.
It is no surprise that program offerings in the arts and humanities prepare students to lead in exciting and new developments in many arenas of life. Through the arts and humanities our students learn to decode, interpret, and understand the historical and associative messages represented in cultural artifacts, social values, and works of art. They also learn to analyze, critique, and draw reasoned conclusions from what they see and hear and to ask the questions pertaining to identity, conflict, and mediation that are necessary to preserve and advance an enlightened citizenry.
The College of Arts and Humanities is centered upon people. CAH faculty and staff members are accomplished and nurturing. Faculty scholars and artists are experts in their fields, and they are dedicated to mentoring students and developing their critical thinking. CAH faculty members prepare students for successful civic and professional engagement within a world that is fast paced and teeming with information. In short, sophisticated education for a complex world.
Believe in yourself and all things are possible. The College of Arts and Humanities exists for you. It is your home as you prepare for life.
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|Rudy Vanterpool, Chair
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|Susan Nakaoka, Acting Coordinator
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College of Business Administration and Public Policy
Education is the key to the workplace in the 21st century. Access to data has exploded due to the digital and Internet revolutions. However, the abundance of data in no way assures good decision making. Data must be converted to useful information through knowledgeable analysis. Such analysis can only occur through educated and informed individuals and systems. Additionally, students need effective communication and interpersonal skills. The College of Business Administration and Public Policy provides students with the skills to compete in the global markets of the 21st century.
Our first priority is to graduate baccalaureate students who can assume the full responsibility of an entry-level professional position in the private and public sectors. Our second priority is to graduate master's students who can assume managerial positions in private and public sector organizations. Our third priority is to provide our graduates with the lifelong learning skills and motivation to grow and evolve as the economy changes. Graduates of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy find career positions in both large and small private and public sector firms, start their own businesses, work in local, state and federal governments and agencies, and in nonprofit organizations, and attend graduate programs and law school.
At the heart of our program in preparing students for the future is the faculty in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy. I proudly state that our faculty comprise a cadre of dedicated professors who are committed to teaching and remaining current with business, public administration, economics, and political science, research and theory. Faculty have been active as practitioners in their respective fields throughout their careers. This expertise greatly enriches the quality of classroom education as well as other related experiences, such as on-site tours, internships, guest speakers and enhanced job placement opportunities upon graduation.
Our faculty have designed a curriculum that has as its primary objective the transfer of "best practices" in business, government and not-for-profit organizations. As citizens and future managers or public administrators, students must develop the cultural sensitivities, technological and communication skills, negotiating techniques and team-building expertise to function in the diverse global economy that presents many opportunities for career success. The cultural, ethnic, gender, social and economic diversity within the faculty and student population of the CSUDH College of Business Administration and Public Policy provides students with a unique setting to develop the attributes and skills necessary to compete effectively.
The College believes that leaders do not just react to opportunity but, in fact, take actions that shape the opportunity. On the following pages, we describe the educational programs offered in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, which are designed to shape the leaders that will create the world of opportunity in the 21st century.
We welcome inquiries and questions, and invite you to visit the campus and the College of Business Administration and Public Policy. We want to become your business, public administration, political science, or applied studies program of choice and prepare you for the ever-evolving and exciting world of opportunity that awaits you.
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|Acting Dean
|Kaye Bragg
|Acting Associate Dean
|David Hoopes
|Accounting and Finance Department
|Burhan Yavas, Chair
|Applied Studies Program
|Jeff Badrtalei, Director
|Business Administration Program (MBA)
|Ken Poertner, Director
|Information Systems and Operations Management Department
|Myron Sheu, Chair
|Management and Marketing Department
|David Hoopes, Chair
|Public Administration and Public Policy Department
|Jeff Badrtalei, Interim Chair
|Undergraduate Business Advisement and Student Services
|Albert Carpenter, Coordinator
College of Extended and International Education
The CSU Dominguez Hills College of Extended and International Education provides access to the University's resources by offering degree, certificate, and credential programs and noncredit courses and workshops. Programs are offered both on-campus in Carson and at various locations throughout the area. Programs are also offered via television, the Internet, and through traditional correspondence. The programs offer faculty the opportunity to experiment with both curriculum and instructional formats.
Extended Education programs include Extension; Travel Programs; Summer, Winter and other Special Sessions; Center for Training and Development; Humanities External M.A. Degree; Quality B.S. and M.S. degree programs; Open University; American Language and Culture Program; Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning; OSHA Training Institute Programs; OSHER Lifelong Learning Program; and International programs. Extended Education programs are largely financially self-supporting.
Extension provides courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, symposia and a variety of other programs for continuing education of professionals, and for those interested in developing personal and professional goals.
Certificate programs offered include Advanced Safety and Health, Alcohol/Drug Counseling, Assistive Technology, Community College Teaching, Construction Project Management, Environmental Safety, Global Logistics, Grant Writing and Administration, Home Inspection, Human Resource Management, Medical Insurance Billing, Meeting and Event Planning, Occupational Safety for Managers and Supervisors, Orthotics, Paralegal, Personal Fitness Trainer, Pharmacy Technician, Production and Inventory Control, Professional Safety and Health Certificate in Hospitality, Resort and Casino Gaming Industry, Professional Safety and Health Certificate in Oil, Gas and Petroleum Industry, Professional Supervision, Project Management, Prosthetics, Purchasing, Security for Managers and Supervisors, Sports and Fitness Psychology, Technical Writing, Video Game Design, and Web Design.
Summer Programs
From June through the final week in August, Extended and International Education offers a comprehensive array of extension courses, study abroad programs, certificate programs, professional and personal development courses, and youth programs. In addition an extensive schedule of degree-applicable courses is available for non-matriculated students.
Winter and Spring Intersession
During the first three weeks of January, and from the end of May through June, the University offers a series of 1, 2, and 3 unit courses designed primarily to meet the needs of students who wish to accelerate the completion of their degree programs. These courses earn residence credit and are open to any adult who meets the course prerequisites. Intersession courses are self-supporting and tuition and student fees are charged.
Humanities External M.A. Degree Program
CSU Dominguez Hills, through the College of Extended and International Education, offers a Master of Arts in Humanities conducted through correspondence with telephone and electronic communications with faculty. This program is ideal for qualified persons who are unable to attend classes on campus and/or who prefer an independent approach to advanced education. Specially designed course guides lead students through examination of significant works, themes, methods, and periods in the humanities discipline.
Quality B.S. and M.S. Degree Programs
CSU Dominguez Hills, through the College of Extended and International Education, offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree programs in the field of Quality. Quality is an interdisciplinary profession practiced by individuals responsible for planning and assuring the quality of products and services. Quality professionals are also frequently tasked with promoting organizational excellence through improvement programs. The Bachelor of Science in Quality and the Bachelor of Science in Quality with a Measurement Sciences option prepare entry level professional and incorporate an interdisciplinary approach that blends basic sciences, technologies, and practical applications of quality concepts and methodologies.
The Master of Science in Quality and the Master of Science in Quality with a Service and Healthcare option prepare senior professionals to implement and facilitate appropriate quality management systems and quality improvement methodologies in a wide range of applications. The MSQA candidate has numerous industry specific courses allowing for program customization. Both degrees are designed to meet the needs of the working professional and are offered completely on-line.
The Center for Training and Development
The Center for Training and Development, a unit of Extended and International Education, develops and conducts specialized in-service training programs to meet the needs of business and industry as well as public institutions and nonprofit organizations. Programs include short courses, workshops, seminars and consulting services. Certificate and degree programs may be designed to respond to corporate needs.
American Language and Culture Program
The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is an intensive English program specifically designed for international students who wish to prepare themselves for study in a U.S. college or university or who wish to study English for personal, business, or professional reasons. The program provides intensive practice in reading, grammar, writing, conversation, and study skills.
International students may apply for conditional admission to the University through the ALCP. Submission of the required TOEFL score is necessary prior to the beginning of classes.
The ALCP coordinates a Study Abroad America program for international students who wish to study for one semester or one year in the United States .
The ALCP also offers both short term travel-study programs which combine English language studies with sight-seeing and/or visits to local businesses in the Los Angeles basin, and customized on-site language and culture training courses for corporations and other organizations.
Open University
Open University provides an opportunity for those who have not been admitted to the University to enroll in regular on-campus, degree-applicable courses. On a space-available basis, selected undergraduate and graduate courses are open to anyone 18 years or older who meets prerequisites and has the instructor's approval. Students enroll through the Extended and International Education Office and pay special session fees. Undergraduate students may apply up to 24 semester units earned through the program to a degree. Graduate students may apply a maximum of 9 semester units from Open University to a degree. Matriculated CSU students may not enroll through Open University.
Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning
The Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning provides satellite and videoconferencing services and administers the University Distance Learning programs. University programs and courses are delivered to homes, schools, and work sites using a combination of satellite, UHF, Digital TV, cable television, compressed video, videotapes, and the Internet. Current offerings include a Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies, Bachelor of Science in Quality Assurance, a Master of Science in Quality Assurance; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; a Master of Science in Nursing; a Master of Arts in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding; a Master of Business Administration; a Master of Public Administration; Certificate programs in Assistive Technology, Community College Teaching, Production and Inventory Control; Purchasing; Sport & Fitness Psychology; graduate and teacher education courses; and selected high school classes.
Learning in Retirement
The College of Extended and International Education, with support from the Bernard Osher Foundation, sponsors the Bernard Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for seniors.
International Programs
The College administers training programs for international clients and degree programs offered abroad. The University, through the International Education Center, offers opportunities for student study abroad, faculty exchange and international travel.
The College has been designated by the U.S. Department of Labor as an OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC).
|Office Location: EE 1300 Phone: (310) 243-3737
|Margaret Gordon
|Associate Dean
|Joanne Zitelli
College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
The core mission of the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences is to prepare individuals for careers in scientific research, math/science education, or applied science fields such as medicine, dentistry, engineering, computer technology, and clinical psychology. Disciplines represented in the College include Anthropology, Behavioral Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Sociology, Physics, Political Science and Psychology. The College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences contributes to the general education program in three ways; first, through its offering of mathematics courses designed for students to develop basic quantitative skills, secondly, through the offering of non-major courses that introduce students to general scientific concepts and methods, and, thirdly, through the offering of upper-division integrative studies courses in Science, Math, and Technology (SMT) and Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS).
In an increasingly technological society, graduates with degrees in natural or computational sciences are in high demand. Public schools, in particular, are aggressively recruiting highly qualified teachers in math and science to prepare the next generation of scientists and science educators. Virtually every organization needs individuals who can coordinate their electronic communication networks, maintain their hardware and software, and manage large databases. State and Federal agencies allocate billions of dollars each year for biomedically related research of various kinds, including psychological research, ultimately in pursuit of cures for the numerous illnesses and diseases that plague humankind today and to save our environment. Still other Federal agencies award large grants for military and outer space research. Careers in the natural and behavioral sciences can be very lucrative and personally rewarding.
The College prides itself on being the home of a number of outstanding teaching award recipients. As teacher-scholars, they are devoted to teaching in both the lecture format as well as the hands-on laboratory format, where students learn firsthand what it means to "do science." To their credit, faculty in the College have received Federal training grants to provide support for minority undergraduate students in the sciences. The National Institutes of Health sponsored MBRS RISE and MARC USTAR programs are exemplary of this effort. Students graduating from RISE and USTAR continue in top Ph.D. programs at universities across the country and become part of the nation's biomedical workforce. In addition, through a collaboration with California State University-Fullerton, the Physics faculty at CSUDH have developed an Engineering Option in the Physics undergraduate program that prepares students for immediate entry into the Electrical Engineering graduate program at Fullerton.
In summary, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences offers a world of opportunities for its students.
|Office Location: LIB C-502 Phone: (310) 243-2547
|Laura Robles
|Associate Dean
|Rod Hay
|Anthropology Department
|Susan Needham, Chair
|Behavioral Sciences (BA)
|Linda Groff, Coordinator
|Biology Department
|John Thomlinson, Chair
|Biology Graduate Program
|Katherine Bates, Coordinator
|Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
|H. Leonardo Martinez, Chair
|Computer Science Department
|Mohsen Beheshti, Chair
|Earth Sciences Department
|John Keyantash, Chair
|Environmental Science
|John Keyantash, Coordinator
|Mathematics Department
|John Wilkins, Chair
|Physics Department
|John Price, Chair
|Political Science Department
|Richard Palmer, Chair
|Psychology Department
|Louis Mark Carrier, Chair
|Psychology Graduate Program
|Karen Mason, Coordinator
|Sociology Department
|Clare Weber, Chair
|Sociology Graduate Program
|Kara Dellacioppa, Coordinator
College of Professional Studies
The College of Professional Studies is an exciting college that prepares individuals to become teachers, school counselors, principals, other educational professionals, nurses, health care professionals, human service professionals, social workers, marriage and family therapists, child development specialists, orthotists and prosthetists, exercise scientists, recreation specialists, clinical laboratory scientists, and radiation technologists. The College is made up of three Schools: the School of Education, the School of Health and Human Services, and the School of Nursing.
The mission of the College of Professional Studies is to address the educational, health, mental health, and social needs of the human population. This goal is accomplished through an interdisciplinary preparation of students who will be equipped to deliver quality and comprehensive services within a multiethnic, multicultural, and multiclass society. Given our campus location, the College's programs address the needs and issues of individuals, families, and communities living in a diverse urban environment. Our students grow and thrive professionally and personally. As a result, our graduates are certain about the contributions they can make to society in their chosen profession.
The impact that our graduates make on society is limitless. There is no service more fundamental to society than educating children, ensuring the health and physical well-being of society's members, and the maintaining the mental health and social well-being of each member and community.
We look forward to being a significant part of your preparation.
|Office Location: Welch Hall A-310 Phone: (310) 243-2046
|Acting Dean
|Anupama Joshi
|Acting Associate Dean
|Cynthia Grutzik
|Acting Associate Dean
|Anupama Joshi
School of Education
The School of Education houses the Department of Liberal Studies, the Division of Teacher Education, and the Division of Graduate Education. The School offers professional programs that prepare teachers, specialists in curriculum, multicultural education, and educational technology, counselors, and school administrators for the urban, multicultural community. These programs are designed to offer high quality educational opportunities for students at the undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, masters, and advanced levels.
Liberal Studies:
Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary major for students who intend to become elementary classroom teachers. Courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies are designed to prepare future teachers to acquire content knowledge in the subject areas taught in elementary schools. The Integrated Liberal Studies option is an accelerated program that provides an alternative route to teacher credentialing for upper division and community college transfer students pursing elementary teaching careers. The curriculum in this option blends upper division subject matter with credential course work and provides participants with early field experiences in schools.
Division of Teacher Education:
Within the Division of Teacher Education are the basic credential programs for teaching in elementary, secondary, and special education classrooms. Student teaching and internship programs are offered through the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist (special education) credential programs. The Multiple Subject Program prepares teachers for self-contained classrooms, usually kindergarten to grade six. The Single Subject Program is designed to prepare teachers for subject-specific teaching areas, generally in departmentalized classes at middle or high school. Credentials and a Master of Arts Degree are offered in Special Education. Educational professionals in Special Education are prepared to provide services to infants, children, and youth through the Early Childhood, Mild/Moderate, and Moderate/Severe Programs.
Division of Graduate Education
The Division of Graduate Education is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of the basic foundations and theories of education as well as advanced training in specific fields. The Division offers credentials in Educational Administration and Pupil Personnel Services - School Counseling. Options for the Master of Arts Degree in Education include Counseling, Educational Administration, Individualized Program, Multicultural Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Technology Based Education.
Many of the courses in the School of Education are offered during the late afternoons and evenings to accommodate the needs of working professionals. Courses and field experiences are also offered at several Professional Development Schools that were developed in partnership with school districts in the Los Angeles basin. These urban educational environments provide opportunities for future professionals to work with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
|Office Location: COE 1490 Phone: (310) 243-3510
|Division of Graduate Education
|Farah Fisher, Chair
|Department of Liberal Studies
|Cynthia Grutzik, Chair
|Department of Liberal Studies
|Pamela Robinson, Asst. Chair
|Division of Teacher Education-General Education
|James Cantor, Co-chair
|Division of Teacher Education-Special Education
|Jamie Dote-Kwan, Acting Co-chair
School of Health and Human Services
The School of Health and Human Services is home to academic programs for students interested in fostering physical, psychological and familial well-being of individuals. Our talented and dedicated faculty prepares professionals to work with populations in need of support and service in the areas of mental, physical and interpersonal health. The wide array of programs offered by the school share common features a rigorous curriculum recognized by professionals in the field, nurturance of high academic standards, and opportunities to practice skills in the field under expert supervision.
There are three Divisions and two Departments in the School of Health and Human Services offering various degree programs, certificate programs and options. The School's academic units and some corresponding highlights are as follows:
Division of Health Sciences:
The Division of Health Sciences consists of programs in Clinical Science and Health Science. Clinical Science offers one of the few four-year curricula in the country leading to a bachelor's degree and eligibility to take professional certifying examinations in medical technology and Cytotechnology.
Health Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with options in Community Health, Health Care Management, Orthotics and Prosthetics, and Radiologic Technology.
Division of Human Development:
The Division of Human Development consists of undergraduate programs in Child Development and Human Services, a Master's degree program in Marital and Family Therapy, and a postbaccalaureate certificate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Division of Kinesiology and Recreation:
The Division of Kinesiology and Recreation offers various options in its undergraduate program in Physical Education: Athletic Training, Fitness Director, Pre-Physical Therapy, and teaching, along with minors in coaching and teaching. Subject matter equivalency is also offered in Physical Education. A Master's degree with a Physical Education Administration option is also offered.
Department of Occupational Therapy:
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) is offered as an entry-level first professional degree. The program accepts student applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree in another major and wish to enter the field of occupational therapy.
Department of Social Work:
The Department of Social Work offers the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. This degree is required for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The degree is offered through both full-time and part-time programs.
|Office Location: WH A-310 Phone: (310) 243-2046
|Division of Health Sciences
|Pamela Krochalk, Chair
|Clinical Science Program
|Cheryl J. Harris, Coordinator
|Health Science Programs
|Community Health
|Health Care Management
|Orthotics and Prosthetics
|Scott Hornbeak, Coordinator
|Radiology Technology
|Tuyen Bui, Coordinator
|Division of Human Development
|Child Development Program
|Anupama Joshi, Acting Chair
|Kimberly Radmacher, Coordinator
|Human Services Program
|Ginger Wilson, Coordinator
|Communication Sciences and Disorders
|Margaret (Dee) Parker, Coordinator
|Marital and Family Therapy Program
|Michele Linden-Shaw, Coordinator
|Division of Kinesiology and Recreation
|Physical Education
|Ben Zhou, Chair
|Athletic Training
|John Johnson, Coordinator
|Fitness Director
|Ben Zhou, Coordinator
|Pre-Physical Therapy
|Carole Casten, Coordinator
|Recreation and Leisure Studies
|Recreation Administration
Therapeutic Recreation
|Mary Lou Cappel, Coordinator
|Department of Occupational Therapy
|Terry Peralta, Director
|Department of Social Work
|Mekada Graham, Director
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is a trendsetter in health care education in California and the nation. If you are currently a registered nurse and want to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, you will find our program flexible and available with innovative and updated curriculum with multiple delivery modes from which to choose, including web-based curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The School of Nursing also offers an entry level Master's degree program. This program offers individuals with a bachelor's degree in a related field the pathway to becoming a registered nurse and earning a master's degree in nursing.
|Office Location: WH 320 Phone: (310) 243-3596
|Acting Director, School of Nursing
|Rose A. Welch
|R.N.-B.S. in Nursing Program
|Kathleen T. Chai, Chair Coordinator
|M.S. in Nursing
|Cynthia Johnson, Coordinator
|Master's Entry-Level
|Patricia Hinchberger, Director
|Master's Entry-Level
|Laura Inouye, Associate Director
|Family Nurse Practitioner
|Gay Goss, Coordinator


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