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2013 Toyota Camry: New Car Review - Video
The Toyota Camry was completely redesigned last year, giving it much bolder exterior styling than Camry models of the past. It's now more eye-catching and adventurous for a midsize family sedan that has otherwise always been known for a conservative image.
To that end, the redesigned 2013 Toyota Camry has proven to be a worldwide favorite, just like its predecessors, and now it's in position to become a best-seller in the U.S. That's not so surprising when you consider all the features you'll find as you move up through the four trim levels -- L, LE, SE and XLE.
The Camry Cabin
The Camry's cabin has plenty of room for everyone, and all five seats offer excellent comfort. The controls are simple to operate, and there are lots of popular safety features on the menu.
A couple of favorites are the standard touchscreen audio system and the optional blind spot monitoring system in the SE and XLE, which also add Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Also optional on SE and XLE trims are navigation and Toyota's Entune interface, which pairs your smartphone to the sound system.
However, the cabin build was a letdown in quality. With loose plastic trim on the center console and the mix of interior shapes, it may be too busy for some drivers.
On the Road
The front-wheel-drive Camry can be equipped with an inline 4-cylinder or V6 engine. The 178-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder is standard on all trims, while the available 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 can be had in the sport-tuned SE trim and uplevel XLE. All engines come with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the SE gets steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
The Camry accelerates smoothly and has an eager feel when pushed -- a nice surprise for a family sedan.
And fuel economy is respectable but not eye-opening. The 2.5-liter yields 25 miles per gallon city/35 mpg highway while the 3.5-liter has a rating of 21 mpg city/31 mpg hwy.
Price and Competition
The MSRP for the base L trim makes the Camry a good value at just $22,235. The Honda Accord, Kia Optima and Volkswagen Passat are good midsize competitors to the Camry and also worth considering.
The Last Word
This quintessential family car has been satisfying family-sedan buyers year after year with attractive styling, generous features and a quiet yet fun ride -- all for a reasonable price. Other than some less-than-perfect interior execution, the 2013 Toyota Camry continues to deserve its immense popularity.


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Wayne State University receives DOD grant to study the role of microRNAs in prostate cancer racial disparities and aggressiveness
DETROIT — African American men have a 60 percent higher risk of developing prostate cancer than European American men, and a 2.4 times higher risk of dying from the disease. Some of the reasons can be attributed to differences in screening practices and treatment, but further research is needed to determine more explicit explanations.
Researchers at Wayne State University recently received a $684,000 research grant from the Department of Defense to explore the genetic and epigenetic factors – factors that interact with genes – that might contribute to this racial/ethnic disparity in prostate cancer risk and progression. They will look at MicroRNAs (miRNAs) – small RNA molecules that play a role in both gene regulation and expression that are detectable in circulating blood as well as tissues – as potential biomarkers for prostate cancer and tumor aggressiveness as well as prognosis.
"Little is known about the role of miRNAs and their biogenesis in prostate cancer," said Cathryn Bock, Ph.D., associate professor of oncology at Wayne State University. "In addition, less is understood about the possible race-specific role of miRNAs in prostate cancer aggressiveness and outcomes. Our research will look at polymorphisms in genes in the miRNA biogenesis pathway and plasma miRNA levels to see if they are potential indicators for prostate cancer aggressiveness or outcome and how these associations might link to race."
Bock and her collaborators will exam the association of inherited polymorphisms in genes in the miRNA biogenesis pathway, as well as the association of plasma miRNA levels with prostate cancer aggressiveness and biochemical recurrence in 480 African American men and 320 European American men.
"This project may show that certain miRNAs are potential targets for treatments with demethylating agents to prevent or slow prostate cancer, and that these target miRNAs may vary by race," said Bock. "Identifying risk profiles of men who may benefit from such treatment based on race, inherited genotypes or plasma miRNA levels will provide momentum for developing the field of personalized medicine."
The Department of Defense project number for this grant is PC121963.
Wayne State University is one of the nation's pre-eminent public research universities in an urban setting. Through its multidisciplinary approach to research and education, and its ongoing collaboration with government, industry and other institutions, the university seeks to enhance economic growth and improve the quality of life in the city of Detroit, state of Michigan and throughout the world. For more information about research at Wayne State University, visit http://www.research.wayne.edu.

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I've been looking at going back to feeding raw so I've been doing some price shopping. If I can feed raw for less than a dollar a pound I'll do it. I found a local place to get a 40lb case of chicken thighs/quarters for $19.95. Obviously a great price (if I can find a super cheap freezer on Craigslist).
However, it seems when I check prices of everything BUT chicken, it's exorbitant - $2-$3 per pound. So my question is, how often do you vary their protein source? I have no problems finding liver and kidney and organ meat to supplement with, but I'm talking as a main meal. How many days per week do you feed chicken? Does it make a difference if I do turkey instead of chicken, or is poultry just poultry? How often do they need beef or pork?


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The Coach Legacy bag has quickly become one of our favorite no-fuss, multipurpose totes that will last you a long, long time (that's what happens when great construction and a timeless shape get together and have a bag baby).
But, if you're starting to grow a little tired of it, Coach has a solution. The brand is now selling a Coach Legacy kit that'll allow you to switch up your bag's look and try out a contrast strap — with over nine colors and 16 types of duffles, that's 144 different looks you can create.
However, don't expect to pay craft-store prices for this: Each kit only comes with a strap, a tassel, and a hangtag, and rings in at $98 a pop. But, knowing that giving yourself a seasonal makeover costs quite a bit as well, shouldn't your bag deserve the same treatment?


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Currently, Shores surf camps and kayak operators are permitted, regulated and taxed by an RFP (request for proposal) process administered by city lifeguards.
Detractors of that process argue the system is flawed, in that it tends to weed out smaller, independent operators, and that user fees paid by kayak and surf camps go entirely to the city's general fund, and not to La Jolla Shores, as some feel they should. The issue was discussed at the first meeting of the newly formed La Jolla Shores Subcommittee on Commercial Regulation on Jan. 23.
"As designated representatives of the entire diving community, our goals for the first meeting were to identify and capture the concerns and issues regarding divers and brainstorm ideas to address the issues, as well as ways to protect and maintain La Jolla Shores Beach and Kellogg Park for all users," said Jeff Nadler, one of five divers on the fledgling subcommittee.
Nadler said area dive businesses will meet to discuss what occurred at the subcommittee's first meeting, and to gain a consensus of what business owners would like to bring to the subcommittee at its next meeting.
Member Mary Munk said the group's initial meeting was fruitful.
"We discussed what is done in other areas of California, the USA and the world relative to charging fees for use of reserves for scuba diving and other water-based activities and whether or how we might apply some form of these processes to La Jolla Shores," she said. "Everyone agreed that the last thing we want to see is an RFP similar to the ones controlling the surf and kayak industries, because scuba diving is different, and an RFP would likely result in two large vendors controlling the use of the park for instruction and put the majority of the smaller businesses out of business. We didn't feel that it would benefit the park, community or vendors to have that happen … or even the large vendors if times and numbers were controlled."
Munk said ways and means of assessing a fee (daily, weekly, monthly or annually) for commercial users (instructors, students, tour participants and their guides, etc.) was vetted, with no conclusions drawn, though a "healthy discussion" ensued.
"The main concern was to figure out how to work with the city to have them direct fees collected back to the park for a park ranger and additional maintenance, as opposed to going straight into the city general fund," she said. "With 2 to 3 million visitors each year, Park & Recreation needs all the help they can get."
The next meeting of the La Jolla Shores Subcommittee on Commercial Regulation, which is open to the public, is Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Voulez-Vous, 2168 Avenida De La Playa.
{Members of the La Jolla Shores}
• Janie Emerson, Brandon Price, Coco Tihanyi and Mary Munk
— La Jolla Shores Association
• Terry Winn-Kraszewski
— La Jolla Shores Merchants Association
Diver members:
• Scott Anderson, president, San Diego Council of Divers
• Jeff Nadler, Industry and Governmental Relations Executive PADI Americas
• Michael Timm of Dive California representing dive shop owners
• Alan Blake of Al's Diving representing independent dive instructors
• Robert Brauer of San Diego Divers (as alternate)


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Your home is probably your largest investment, so you want to be sure you have good insurance to cover everything from pool systems and clothing to roofs and a range of appliances. When you turn to Brian Spears Agency, Inc., you will receive outstanding insurance coverage that begins with a review of your needs. Many unexpected events can be covered: damage from the elements, theft, personal injury to others and much more. We will design a policy that is tailored specifically to your situation, one that affords your home and family top-notch protection, and you'll be delighted to discover how easy it is.
We are proud to partner with Nationwide to provide many types of home insurance, including coverage for structures that are not attached to your house such as a gazebo or garage, furniture and clothing, loss due to sewer backup, damage caused to built-in appliances and other kinds of specialty protection. Whatever you need, we will make your coverage experience hassle free.
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Whatever it is, nobody's ever heard of it yet, if it's even been invented. The DVD format is pretty new. Nothing is going to replace it for a good solid while. Heck, it's going to be another half dozen years before DVD finishes pushing VHS out of the market. As near as I can tell, there are currently still more VHS players in North America than DVD players (although, I'm pretty sure at this point more movies are watched on DVD than VHS; people who don't have DVD yet tend to be people who watch relatively few movies). Frankly, most of the DVD players that have ever been sold were manufactured in the last two years, and for the moment practically everyone that has a DVD player _also_ still has a VHS player (although that is starting to change, gradually). Plus, cam corders still mostly use VHS. DVD burners for computers only became sanely affordable in the last year or so. In short, DVD has only just barely arrived. It's not going anywhere for at *least* a decade. Any attempt to market a successor format now is going to meet with widespread apathy if not outright disbelief and scorn. Well, outside certain very narrow niche markets, it will. There are of course always a handful of people who will seek out and adopt a format if it meets their special needs (e.g., Laserdisc, which was present in school film departments and media labs all over North America for _years_ while the rest of the world used VHS), but that sort of product isn't going to push out a mainstream format like DVD. A few videophiles may adopt this or that, but for most folks DVD is still going to be the "new" format for a nice little while yet. Talking about what's going to replace it is, in a word, premature.
HD-DVD and BluRay are competing for the niche markets formerly occupied by products like Laserdisc. Their proponents may *think* they're aiming to replace DVD, but that's a lot more enthusiastic than realistic.
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Senior Mike Rosario scored 20 points and No. 8 Florida bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 82-43 win over Southeastern Louisiana.
When asked, Florida coach Billy Donovan has been candid about senior guard Mike Rosario's struggles last season.
Referencing Rosario sitting out 10 practices with a hip pointer a year ago, Donovan said, "A hip pointer? My daughter could play through that."
Fast-forward a year later, and the 6-foot-3 Rutgers transfer is becoming one of UF's most consistent players. Rosario scored a team-high 20 points, his fourth straight game in double figures, lifting the Gators (8-1) to an 82-43 win over Southeastern Louisiana (1-8) at the O'Connell Center.
"Coach Billy is keeping the heat on me every day," Rosario said. "I'm a fifth-year player. I'm experienced. I've been through the Big East and I've been through a lot of challenges in my life. I just feel like Coach Billy challenges me every day. I look forward to it because this is my last go-around and I feel like my teammates need me to bring that consistency every day."
Over UF's last four games, Rosario is averaging 15.3 points and 2.7 assists.
"It's been more as coach, just not bending, setting a certain standard that we're going to have here, and not bending on that," Donovan said. "I think he has really conformed and worked, and I think it's showed in his play. He's much, much more disciplined. He's much more responsible. He's much more accountable. I feel like I know what I'm getting from him from day-to-day."
Rosario eclipsed his previous UF high of 19 points he set in his Gator debut last season against Jackson State. But the rest of his junior season didn't go as well. A former McDonald's All-American who averaged more than 16 points at Rutgers, Rosario struggled accepting a bench role behind Florida guards Bradley Beal, Erving Walker and Kenny Boynton.
With Beal and Walker gone, Rosario worked hard during the offseason to earn a starting job.
"The most difficult thing to deal with as a coach is when you have a talented player that you don't know who is showing up, who you are going to get from day-to-day, and that's who he was a year ago," Donovan said. "And to his credit, I think he's put it together."
Rosario scored 17 of his 20 points in the first half, helping Florida build a 43-26 halftime lead. He scored 10 straight UF points during a 10-2 run that extended UF's lead to 35-19. The 10 points came on a pair of 3-pointers, a driving layup and a jumper just inside the 3-point line.
"Shoot till you're cold, shoot till you're hot," Rosario said. "That's one thing I've been told growing up. There's no other thing you can do. If you have open shots, take them."
Florida pulled away with defense, holding Southeastern Louisiana to just two points through the first 10-plus minutes in the second half. It was the sixth time in nine games Florida held an opponent under 50 points this season.
Donovan said the Gators came out more disciplined defensively in the second half after players left their feet early on plays in the first half.
"We talked about that at halftime, just being disciplined," Donovan said. "The shot clock is going to go down all the way to 10 seconds, we've got to be disciplined and we've got to hold them to one shot. I thought our discipline in the second half was really, really good."
Patric Young added 10 points and five rebounds for the Gators, and freshman Michael Frazier added 12 points. Florida got 31 points from its bench, including nine points from Scottie Wilbekin and eight from Casey Prather.
Kenny Boynton remained mired in his shooting slump, going 1-for-7 from the floor, all on 3-point attempts. Boynton did have five assists and finished with seven points, becoming just the fifth player in UF history to eclipse 1,700 career points.
Boynton is just 3 for his last 27 (11.1 percent) from 3-point range.
"This is going to sound terrible to say, because I don't know how to put it in the right context, (but) this is great for him," Donovan said. "Not that I want him going through a difficult time, but he's got to fight through this. And I think anytime anything comes easy to you and you don't have to work for it and struggle and battle and grind, I think you lose a sense of how hard it is to make shots and be a good player."
NOTES: Frazier only played three minutes in Saturday's game against Arizona due to flu-like symptoms. He sat out practice last Friday. … Wilbekin still wore tape over a finger he broke in practice last Thursday. … Florida's announced attendance was 8,057, but there was a diminished student presence due to the game being over holiday break. … It was Florida's lone home game in December. The Gators will next play at the O'Dome on Jan. 9 in their Southeastern Conference opener against Georgia.


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In 2010, Wyoming had the highest suicide rate of any state, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control. And Wyoming has ranked in the top five states for suicide for years. In our two-part series on the topic, Sheridan Media's Chris Foy examines what could be causing this - and what community organizations are doing to help prevent suicide and start the conversation.
The topic of death is a tough one to address. Discussing suicide is even harder. But some community organizations, like the Sheridan County Suicide Prevention Coalition - under the umbrella of the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming - say they're trying to not only start the conversation on the local level but train citizens to notice the often hard to notice signs of someone on the edge and teach them how to get those people professional help.
Vanessa Hastings is a community prevention specialist for the Sheridan County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Recognizing the signs of someone at the edge of that gate between life and death, those secretly drowning in the waters of emotional or physical pain, crippling depression or mental illness is difficult.
Hastings says depression is a risk factor for suicide - but not all of those with the sometimes immobilizing disease actually commit suicide. She says it's family members, loved ones, friends and coworkers who are best able to recognize the red flags of someone in trouble.
In the Operation SAVE Gatekeeper Program, she says trainees learn what those red flags are, and what to do to help.
Hastings says sometimes just checking in with someone you know who might me fighting an internal battle can make all the difference.
She says increasing the use of alcohol or drugs, or starting to use them, can be a contributing factor as well. Having access to a firearm can increase the risk as well, and without discussing gun control - we hear enough about that right now - Hastings says if you know someone who is in that crisis state and has access to a weapon, just asking to safeguard it can help that person think twice. These are all things that Gatekeepers will learn.
But historically, Hastings says, the number of trainees in the Operation SAVE Gatekeepers Program has been low. She explains how she says she hopes more people will take on the responsibility of preventing suicide in our communities.
Hastings says Hollis Hackman, a psychologist at the Sheridan VA Medical Center, will be teaching an Abnormal Psychology class at Sheridan College. And she says that's a great way to take on that responsibility.
Stay tuned for part two of this series as we examine the national discussion of mass violence incidents that often end in suicide - and how talking about mental health could help.
If you're interested in joining the Gatekeepers program, you can call Vanessa Hastings for more information at 763-3055 or send her an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
And if you're in crisis, please call the Suicide Lifeline at 800-273-8255. There are trained people available 24 hours a day.


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Actual lease price determined by your authorized Porsche dealer; your payments may vary. Closed-end lease offered to qualified lessees with approved credit by Porsche Financial Services through participating U.S. dealers. Must take delivery by 11/30/2018. Estimated payments based upon MSRP of $67,520 (includes delivery, processing, and handling fee) for a Model Year 2018 718 Cayman with the following options: Premium Package (Power 14-way Sport Seats with Memory Package), Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), 19" Cayman S Wheels, Lane Change Assist, Sport Style Pedals and Footrest, Navigation Module for Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Model pictured may have optional features and equipment. Price excludes any title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, maintenance and dealer fees. Lease payments of $599.05 for 24 months total $14,377.20 based on the adjusted capitalized cost of $59,355 (requires dealer contribution which could affect price). Total due from customer at signing $6,659.05 (first month's payment, acquisition fee of $995 and capitalized cost reduction of $5,065). No security deposit required. At lease end, lessee pays excess wear, $.30/mile over 10,000 miles and $350 termination fee. Purchase option at lease end $47,939.20 plus taxes. Specific vehicles and options are subject to availability and your price may vary.


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The New York Blood Center is urgently asking donors to roll up their sleeves on this Valentine's Day to replenish its community blood supply.
Many communities are still digging out from the accumulated snow, which hampers attendance at blood drives and means cancelled appointments at donor centers. The supply of some blood types – notably O-negative, which can be transfused into anyone in a trauma situation – is now below the minimum emergency "safety level."
"We're confident of our ability to supply our 200 partner hospitals with whatever they need, but we're still struggling with the effects of last weekend's blizzard," said NYBC Vice President Rob Purvis.
There is no substitute for human blood, and about one in seven hospital admissions requires a blood transfusion. Blood is especially important for people with leukemia, other forms of cancer, and of course for trauma victims.
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Epson Inkjet Printer Driver - Epson Stylus TX550W Series
This software is a filter program used with Common UNIX Printing
System (CUPS) from the Linux. This can supply the high quality print
with Seiko Epson Color Ink Jet Printers.
This printer driver is supporting the following printers.
Epson Stylus TX550W
Epson Stylus SX510W
Epson Stylus SX515W
Epson Stylus NX510
Epson Stylus NX515
For detail list of supported printer, please refer to below site:
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Samsung Electronics is in early talks with the EU antitrust regulator to settle charges that it abused its market position by barring Apple from using an essential mobile phone patent, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
"Samsung has been involved in settlement discussions for several months now. Samsung wants to settle," said one of the sources, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter.
The talks come after the European Commission told Samsung in December that it was acting unfairly by seeking injunctions against Apple over use of the essential patents.
The sources said it was still too early to say if the discussions would result in a settlement. That would mean no finding of wrongdoing for Samsung and no fine, which could otherwise reach as much as $17.3 billion if the Korean firm is found to be in breach of EU laws.


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NINETY SIX, S.C. � Gardner-Webb carded a team round of 21-over 309 in Sunday�s first round of the Big South Conference tournament at The Patriot Golf Club.
The Runnin � Bulldogs are in seventh place, four strokes behind Presbyterian College.
Senior Daniel Kim carded a team-best 2-over 74 and is tied for eighth. Kim posted four birdies on the day, two each on both the front and back nine, while also registering 10 pars over the first 18 holes.
Sophomore Matt Yelverton carded four birdies and seven pars en route to a 4-over 76, putting him in a tie for 15th, while redshirt junior Daley Byles turned in a round of 7-over 79. Byles is tied for 28th.
Rounding out the field for GWU on Sunday was freshman Elki Kow , who tallied two birdies and seven pars on his way to a an 8-over 80, and Steven Jones with a 10-over 82.
No. 39 Liberty leads the team standings at 6-over 294. Play resumes in the three-day event at 8:30 a.m. today.
GWU wrestlers compete in Las Vegas � One day after competing at the 2013 ASICS (FILA) Junior Greco-Roman National Championships, Gardner-Webb freshmen Ryan Mosley, Austin Trott, Hunter Gamble and Boyce Cornwell took part om the 2013 ASICS (FILA) Junior Freestyle National Championships on Saturday afternoon.
Mosley went 4-2 on the day, while Trott was 5-2. Gamble and Cornwell each went 0-2.


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SOURCE: Beauty Research
December 28, 2012 12:11 ET
NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - Dec 28, 2012) - Beauty Research, a beauty blogging web site, recently posted an article focusing on the personal grooming needs of men and recommended hair thinning solutions from DS Laboratories and shaving products from Murad. DS Laboratories offers clinically proven solutions for those who are experiencing thinning hair and hair loss including treatments, shampoos and conditioners. Murad was founded by Dr. Howard Murad, a world renowned board-certified dermatologist who brought his years of expertise into the personal care industry. The Murad Man line is a range of products developed just for men and their unique skin needs.
"Typically Gina and I write about what's best for women and what just may be the latest greatest in skin care products or beauty device coming down the pipe for us (meaning our gender)... but today's focus is all about the fellas! It seems that in recent years, the beauty industry has seen a significant increase in the male demographic, and the industry is rapidly responding to those needs. Men are really starting to realize how important it is to care for their skin and are demanding that more specialized products be geared and formulated for their specific needs, desires and indications. And I know of no beauty, skin care or grooming brand that have responded quite as well as DS Laboratories and Murad have when it comes to hooking up the guys!" - Writes Karen of Beauty Research
See the full blog posting recommending DS Laboratories and Murad at BeautyResearch.com.
All About the Guys - DS Laboratories and Murad
Beauty Research covers a variety of topics on the subject of beauty and health. Check out these recent blog postings:
Post Holiday Sales - Where to Shop for Best Deals
"About thirty years ago my mother-in-law shared with me the best news/tips I had ever heard about in terms of shopping for bargains. I believe it was Christmas day (circa 1980ish) when I noticed my mother and sister-in-law getting ready to leave the house shortly after our Christmas dinner. I was just about ready to ask them where they were going when they asked me if I would like to go along. Of course, I said, "Sure," but was quite curious as to where we were heading with full bellies in tow. They went on to say that they always go to Rite Aid (back then I think it may still have been called Thrifty!) to buy their holiday wrapping paper, decorations, etc. on Christmas day to be already stocked for the next year. First of all, I had no idea they (or any store) would even be open on Christmas Day, but quickly found out that not only was it open, it was chockfull of delightfully deep holiday discounts. Since then I've shopped for everything from my tree ornaments to my Christmas star-shaped cookie cutters about 350 days before I will be using them!" - Writes Karen of Beauty Research
Supplements for Weight Management and Skin Health - Perricone MD and PRIORI
"We all love the holidays and all the goodies that go along with the lovely season; however, we're not so crazy about the price we typically have to pay afterwards. Oftentimes, all that fun and indulgence comes with a price. After weeks of excess eating, drinking, staying up late and the stressors of finances and holiday shopping can bring about a number of problems such as, weight gain, metabolic changes, changes in our skin and hair and can even bring about a compromise of our immune system. Along with our typical New Year's resolutions such as resolving to be more organized, or heading to the gym at least three times a week, we should also add a provision to give ourselves a boost in our health and well-being. Vitamins and supplements are fast becoming one of the most respected ways to not only boost our wellness, but are perfect to counter the ill-effects of over-indulgence and to live a healthier, happier 2013." - Writes Karen of Beauty Research
Beauty Research is a beauty blogging web site started by two experienced skin care enthusiasts wishing to share tips and suggestions. The DS Laboratories and Murad article as well as a DS Laboratories and Murad forum can be found at BeautyResearch.com.
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During Vadodara holidays you can take short excursions to Sindhrot (11 km), Dabhoi (34 km), Anand (40 km), Champaner (44 km), Pavagadh Fort (45 km), Sankheda (57 km) and Nareshwar Temple (78 km). In addition to these, you can visit important destinations like Ahmedabad (110 km), Gandhinagar (145 km) and Bhavnagar (190 km). Buses ply at regular intervals from Vadodara to nearby places. Enquire about bus services and book bus tickets. Alternatively, you can do bus bookings for inter state buses like AC bus, sleeper bus, luxury bus or Volvo. Online bus tickets can also be purchased for bus travel.
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George Banks, Father of the Bride, 1991
George Banks' fierce love for his daughter drives him to antics that are funny, embarrassing, and almost unbearably sweet. This manic dad goes wild on his kid's wedding day, throwing hot dog tirades at the grocery store and placing misdirected anger at her husband-to-be. He is the gold standard for wedding-aisle partners.
Burt Hummel, Glee, 2009-present
In an act proving family comes first, Burt curses out his live-in girlfriend's son Finn for calling his son Kurt "faggy", exclaiming he "can't have this kind of poison under his roof." He does this knowing he could lose Finn's mom. But Burt knows that family comes first, and his love and commitment to Kurt seems to get stronger when Kurt boldly steps out of the closet.
Carlisle Cullen, The Twilight Series, 2009-present
As patriarch of the stunningly beautiful Cullen vampire clan, adoptive dad Carlisle has led his family to respect humanity by partaking in a vegetarian (non blood) diet. He encourages his kids to do the right thing and find their own brand of happiness -- even when that includes falling in love with a human. And like any good dad, he recognizes his children's strengths: "I look at my... son. His strength, his goodness, the brightness that shines out of him -- and it only fuels that hope, that faith, more than ever."
Mike Brady, The Brady Bunch, 1968-1974
Laugh at Mike Brady all you want. Mock his nerdy, out-of-touch uncoolness, his oh-so-not groovy hair do, and the lack of reality in his 1970's sitcom. But don't overlook the things this man did to smooth over the rough patches of his blended family. Nobody really knows what happened to Marsha, Jan and Cindy's biological father, but it doesn't matter -- Mike is a loving father to them all.
Ward Cleaver, Leave it to Beaver, 1957-1963
Ward Cleaver's (realistic) parental weaknesses make him an admirable father. He is competitive with his co-workers, sometimes has unrealistically high expectations for Beaver and Wally, and his guidance doesn't always make a successful impact. But he loves his boys dearly while still letting them to grow on their own.
Clark Griswold, National Lampoon's Vacation, 1983
Anyone who has been dragged through a regimented family vacation under the direction of a planning-hungry father will appreciate Chevy Chase in this star-packed comedy. Though things don't always go as planned, Clark stays positive -- and incredibly amusing. (See also: European and Christmas vacations.)
Robin Williams, Mrs. Doubtfire, 1994
Okay, so Daniel Hillard crossed a few lines when trying to get joint custody of his kids, but the determination and creativity he used to get to them makes him a great dad. Yes, the cross-dressing nanny premise is ridiculous. But when it comes to the great lengths some dads will go to to be with their kids, Mrs. Doubtfire hits the mark.
Michael Bluth, Arrested Development, 2003-2006
Michael Bluth juggles the dysfunctional antics of his family while still being a strong single dad to son George Michael. His good nature stands in stark contrast to his family's materialism, selfishness and drunkenness. Michael Bluth is at his most charming when he perks up for father/son activities.
Ben Stone, Knocked Up, 2007
And the Most Improved Dad Award goes to... Ben Stone. At the beginning of Knocked Up, it is terrifying to think of this dumb-yet-loveable dude as a dad. But by the end, the lovable father-to-be can recite well-researched pregnancy facts, stand up for his girlfriend in the delivery room and play house with his nieces.
King Triton, The Little Mermaid, 1989
Lots of dads spend wedding days giving their daughters away, but "away" usually means to another home, or another state. When King Triton says goodbye to Ariel in The Little Mermaid, he gives her away to an entirely different species, losing contact with her forever. Take that, George Banks.
Phillip Banks, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, 1990-1996
It must be exasperating to be Phillip Banks. He works his tail off to provide for the family, plays babysitter to a mischievous nephew and takes cracks from the butler. Poor Uncle Phil never gives up trying to be a good, honest dad. And when he gets mad, he just makes the audience laugh.
Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird, 1962
The most striking thing about Atticus Finch as a father is the huge respect with which he treated his children, Scout and Jem. He embodies the morality he preaches to his kids when defending Tim Robinson in the courtroom. Atticus' excellent parenting skills are evidenced in the respect Scout and Jem have for him -- he's their hero.
Andre, My Father the Hero, 1994
Long-lost father Andre goes years without contacting daughter Nicole (a 14-year-old Katherine Heigl). But once the two are reunited for a vacation in the Bahamas, Andre proves that he'll do anything to get cool-dad points. Though Nicole starts out bitter about being forced to spend father-daughter time with a guy she hardly knows, Andre eventually wins her -- and the audience -- over.
Antonio Ricci, The Bicycle Thief, 1948
Antonio delivers one of cinema's most heart-wrenching father performances in Vittorio De Sica's The Bicycle Thief. The strong bond between the down-and-out father and son carries the movie, even through the bleak ending.
Johnny Nolan, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, 1943
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn follows the tragedy of a likeable man crippled by alcoholism. He's not the most admirable dad, but the tale of his doomed family could break the stoniest heart.
Sam Dawson, I Am Sam, 2001
Mentally retarded Sam Dawson's love for his daughter Lucy is the most important thing he has. Even as young Lucy surpasses her father's mental capabilities, Sam devotes himself to winning custody of her. He breaks down in court after opposing counsel declares he's an unfit father, but his strength shines through when helping his lawyer Rita with her own family drama.
Andy Taylor, The Andy Griffith Show, 1965-1968
Andy Taylor fuels laughs as an excitable but somewhat harsh dad. His son Opie is always in need of Taylor's solid, fatherly advice. It's refreshing to return to the country bumpkin's town of Mayberry, where there is one stoplight and it was always time to go fishing.
Cliff Huxtable, The Cosby Show, 1984-1992
While he doesn't have a cape (just lots of awesome sweaters), Cliff Huxtable is a superdad. This successful doctor always shares meals with his five children and wife, treats all of their issues with respect and keeps everyone (including all of TV land) laughing. Every kid wanted Dr. Huxtable to be their dad -- and every parent hoped they were raising their kids as well as he was.
Charles "Pa" Ingalls, Little House on the Prairie, 1932-1943
Laura Ingalls' nemesis Nellie Oleson's father once called Charles Ingalls "the richest man in Walnut Grove." Although the Ingalls weren't wealthy, Pa was beloved by daughters Laura and Mary for being understanding and caring -- while still being a rugged wilderness man. He built houses, dug wells, manned the land, and was an all around tough guy, without hardening his heart to his female-charged family. And we're pretty sure Ma never had to remind him to take out the garbage.
Cameron and Mitchell, Modern Family, 2009- present
With more gay couples adopting, it's refreshing to see Cameron and Mitchell raising an adopted Vietnamese baby on the small screen. The things they face -- like when Lily calls the pediatrician "mommy" -- are unique to gay couples. This breakthrough portrayal celebrates two men trying to be the best fathers they can be.
Christopher Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness, 2006
Rich with against-the-odds circumstances, heart warming father-son moments, and American dream achievement, The Pursuit of Happyness is an incredible (true) story on all fronts. The fact that Will and Jaden Smith are father and son on and off the screen makes the movie just a bit more touching.
Mr. Parker, A Christmas Story, 1983
For most of A Christmas Story, Mr. Parker seems completely insane. Still, he has his tender moments. After all, he lets trouble-prone Ralphie have a BB gun.
The Man, The Road, 2006
In an Apocalyptic portrayal of a father-son journey across a merciless, civilization-less country in search of warmth and "good people", the Man in The Road embodies the type of self-sacrifice and devotion usually attributed to mothers.


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Sweet and savory Saturday and Sunday brunch at Wolf Peach
Nothing says an enthusiastic "good morning" like a monster cinnamon roll, now does it?
At Wolf Peach's weekend brunch, orange and cinnamon are equal partners in the roll ($6), and this is a very good thing; the citrus makes it pop. The roll arrives tender and yeasty and pierced through its glazed top with an enormous knife, usually used to subdue large pieces of meat. You'll need the knife to carve this sweet into manageable pieces.
Garnished with candied pecans, the roll — eyeballed to be 5 by 5 inches or so, and standing perhaps 3 inches tall — could feed a family of four as part of a balanced breakfast.
Wolf Peach's weekend brunch menu beyond that cinnamon roll is an appealing one. Divvied into savory and sweet options, it had more intriguing plates than I could try.
There were brunch staples, like eggs Benedict ($12), with perfect hollandaise and potato latkes in twin spheres on the side. Just about everyone serves eggs Benedict, but Wolf Peach makes its own English muffins and cures its own Canadian bacon (though the meat, shaved thin, didn't command much of a presence).
An omelet ($10), made with three eggs, was light and fluffy. The filling varies with the season; I had it with summer squash and cheese from Milwaukee's Clock Shadow Creamery.
Wolf Peach's over-the-top plate for the hungriest is the Smashburger breakfast ($14): two cheeseburger patties, browned onions, two fried eggs and chopped bacon piled atop lacy, crisp hash browns — with maple syrup on the side. A lot going on here, but really, it was just right, maple syrup and all.
Savory flavors came together in the baked polenta ($10), too: soft polenta baked with eggs, roasted mushrooms, ham and greens, and seasoned with charred scallion vinaigrette. Comforting and deeply satisfying — but the eggs needed a touch more time in the oven to set the whites completely.
Not that cold pizza for breakfast is a bad tradition, but a diner can do better here with one hot from the wood-burning oven, like the breakfast pizza ($12): scrambled eggs with bacon, cheddar, fennel and onions.
I'm a sucker for sweets at breakfast (see Roll, Cinnamon), and the mascarpone-stuffed French toast ($10) more than scratched that itch. It's served with hazelnut butter, a choice of meat, and strawberry-rhubarb jam that made the dish.
Following in predecessor Roots' tradition, Wolf Peach has vegan and vegetarian options on the brunch menu. On the drinks side, beyond a lightly spicy Bloody Mary ($8.50; a Rhinelander shorty chaser, 50 cents) are some light and fizzy cocktails good for brunch, assembled with ingredients like house-made lemon balm soda or lemon-elderflower syrup.
I consider it a good sign when there's still more on the menu I'd like to try. The waffles with peach-vanilla compote and maple whipped ricotta — or maybe waffles with fried chicken — at Wolf Peach are calling me.
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Behind the scene at NAHBS
Taking it over the top in 2011
One of the most rewarding things about shooting bikes and builders at NAHBS is having a couple of minutes away from the bustle of the show floor to chat with individuals behind the bikes. The builders seem to appreciate a brief respite from the constant barrage of questions and talking points—it's nice to see everyone relax just a bit and take a deep breath.
A few builders this year pushed details of their show bikes a little beyond a level that might be considered, well, practical. We'll call these "stories of great ideas, likely never to be executed again."
Keep in mind there are dozens of similar stories at any given handmade bike show. These are just the stories I was lucky enough to hear, and fortunate enough to be able to pass on.
Sean Chaney from Vertigo showed us his 29er mountain bike with a Ti hydraulic brake line running internally through the downtube, and out to through the chainstays. Using banjo fittings to connect the hydraulic line on either end makes for a super clean and seemingly robust setup.
This was one of my favorite functional details from the show. Unfortunately, we may never see this again as this process was simply too expensive and time consuming for Sean to consider doing again. The raw materials for this project alone were a couple hundred dollars, and required two days of his time to execute.
All that said, maybe you could twist Sean's arm with enough dough to convince him to do it again, just don't tell him I sent you…
Wade Beauchamp from Vulture Cycles showed this beautiful red "Skirt Bike" for his wife. We'll be featuring this bike in Bicycle Times Issue #11, so subscribe here by April 20 to be sure not to miss the coverage.
Wade has wanted to hand-hammer some fenders for years, and these puppies are simply gorgeous in an organic, rough-around-the-edges sort of way. Will he ever do something like this again? Not likely, based on his description of the process. Imagine hammering the underside of the fenders first for shape, then working back around the outside to finish aesthetically. Each of those beautiful little dimples is the result of a loving strike with a ball-peen hammer. Yikes….I can't imagine.
Bonus point for anyone who can convince Wade to do that again…
Rody Walter from Groovy is known for his wild and intricate paint jobs, but his description of the process for this "dinosaur skin" paint job left me speechless. 27 hours of painting and multiple thousands of individual masking dots—painstakingly installed, and painstakingly removed—went into this masterpiece.
If you've ever looked at the underside of a lizard, you know their skin gets lighter on their belly. Look at the underside of the tubes on this Groovy, and you'll see the same fade to lighter skin under all of the tubes. Unfortunately, your half-wit photographer didn't get a good photo of the underbelly of the tubes.
Rody, you're a much more patient (and talented) man than I'll ever be… So much so, I can even see him tackling another project like this again.


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The 2014 SRT Viper TA is a track-ready version of the upcoming SRT Viper. In addition to the go-fast items on the already wild Viper, the Viper TA adds several aerodynamic upgrades. They include a front splitter and rear spoiler made from carbon fiber. It also offers a track-tuned suspension system and the Viper's signature "Stryker" emblem on the hood. SRT will build just 33 units of the Viper TA, each finished in Crusher Orange.
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Official pricing hasn't been announced. But we expect the TA to start around $115,000.
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Fall 2013
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If you saw the Viper's debut last year in New York and said "I want more," the Viper TA is the car for you. While it keeps the regular Viper's 640-horsepower 8.4-liter V10 - and its immense 600 lb-ft. of torque - it adds track-ready performance. It also boasts an available three- or six-point harness, essentially goading drivers into taking it to the track. But if the 2014 SRT Viper TA excites you, act quickly: with a production run of just 33, it won't be available for long.
Other cars to consider:
Audi R8: with a base price of around $115,000, the R8 is a close competitor to the Viper on price alone. Some will choose the Audi for its finesse, brand name, and exceptional quality. But the Viper is far more powerful - and the track-oriented TA will likely run circles around the 420-hp R8 on a race track.
Chevrolet Corvette: the all-new Corvette debuts this fall. That's just in time to go head-to-head with the latest Viper. With 450 horsepower, it may not quite be in the same league. But pricing will reflect that: the Corvette will likely start around $50,000.
Porsche 911: while the 911 is far more civilized than the Viper, it's still a hoot to drive fast. It also turns up the luxury, despite SRT's all-new interior. The only catch: for Viper TA money, the best 911 available still offers only 400 horsepower.
Used Porsche 911 GT3: the used market is full of choices for serious drivers who aren't afraid of running costs. One of the best is a Porsche 911 GT3, which - like the Viper TA - is also track-prepped. While a new GT3 will likely be priced out of the Viper's league, used models aren't quite as expensive. Just be sure to get an inspection, since many have been driven hard on a race track.


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Officials at Liberty High School in Brentwood say four seniors and one sophomore were removed from the varsity football team for the season.
The alleged hazing incident took place at a high school football camp at Sacramento State University in late June.
Brentwood police say the incident involved at least eight student-athletes, including three victims from the junior varsity team.
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Herbert says investigators determined the incident involved battery and forwarded their findings to the campus police at Sacramento State, which will decide whether to send the case to prosecutors.


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Two important co-curricular activities are open to students of the BECA Department. KSFS, the campus radio station, is broadcast on-line on the World Wide Web and is distributed in San Francisco on stereo cable. The Television Center produces newscasts, dramas, interviews, musical performances, and other productions for distribution to the San Francisco community through cable television. Collegiate chapters of the Audio Engineering Society, College Students in Broadcasting (an affiliate of American Women in Radio and Television), International Students in Broadcasting, and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers provide opportunities for service and fellowship in the department and in the professional community. The San Francisco Bay Area provides a wealth of media organizations that cooperate with the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Department in a large, active internship program.
The Institute of International Media Communication, housed in the BECA Department, offers training and educational opportunities for television professionals from around the world through production workshops and seminars. The Center for Graduate Opportunity in Broadcast and Electronic Media provides academic support to minority and international students enrolled in the department's M.A. program.
The department's instructional laboratories include some of the most extensive audio and video production facilities in Northern California, including three color television studios (the largest measures 4,700 square feet), videotape editing laboratories equipped with off-line and broadcast quality on-line editing systems, an interactive media laboratory, an audio recording studio, a radio station, and audio post-production laboratories. These facilities are dedicated exclusively to the support of the instructional programs in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts and afford students exceptional opportunities for "hands-on" media production experience.
Graduates of the BECA Department are to be found working in media organizations around the world, and include some of the top names in broadcast journalism, entertainment television, radio, and audio and video production. The long term career outlook for graduates is excellent. Most seek work with radio and television stations, audio and video production companies, networks, cable television companies, and in corporate and institutional media departments.
Many graduates of the department continue their education and pursue advanced degrees in mass communication or related fields. Students with the appropriate credential or graduate degrees in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts may teach in elementary and secondary schools, community colleges, or universities. A significant number of the department's M.A. graduates have competed successfully for admission to the leading doctoral programs in the field of mass communication.
Applications for admission to the radio and television major are accepted by the university's Office of Enrollment Services only during the application filing periods of October 1 to November 30 (for admission the following fall) and August 1-31 (for admission the following spring). Applications received outside of these two filing periods will not be considered.
Undeclared majors and students enrolled in other disciplines at San Francisco State University who seek to change their major to radio and television must complete the nine units of prerequisite core classes with a grade of C or better in each (BECA 200, 300, 340) before applying for a change of major. Note: Because of high demand, enrollment priority is given to BECA major students in the prerequisite core courses, as well as in many other departmental classes.
The major includes a core requirement of 25 units and an additional requirement of 20 units of electives in an area of emphasis drawn from the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts curriculum. Enrollment in some departmental courses is restricted to BECA majors, and courses numbered 300 and above are not open to freshmen. Enrollment in courses requiring "departmental permission" is contingent upon satisfactory completion of nine units of prerequisite core courses.
Students majoring in radio and television are encouraged to take additional course work in other disciplines related to their program of study in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts.
Prerequisite Core and Departmental Permission: All radio and television majors must complete the prerequisite core courses (BECA 200, 300, 340) with a grade of C or better in each (C- is not acceptable). Completion of the core fulfills the departmental permission requirement, which is a condition for enrollment in the production sequence and many other advanced classes. The prerequisite core courses are normally taken during the sophomore year. Transfer students admitted to San Francisco State as radio and television majors should plan to complete the prerequisite core during the first semester of their junior year. A minimum of six of the nine units must be completed at San Francisco State.
Writing Competence: Good writing skills are necessary for success in the major. Completion of second year written composition (ENG 214 or equivalent) with a grade of C or better is a prerequisite for BECA 300, Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Research. Students who have passed the Junior English Proficiency Essay Test (JEPET) may also be admitted to BECA 300. Students who are poor writers should improve their skills by taking composition courses or by completing writing tutorials. Students are also urged to take the JEPET as soon as they become eligible.
Early in the BECA program. When students complete the prerequisite coreBECA 200, 300, 340, they must see an adviser and obtain a signature on the departmental permission form. The signed form is proof of completion of this requirement and allows the student to enroll in the production sequence or other advanced classes.
Upper division advising. All BECA students must receive advising when they have two full semesters remaining before they intend to graduate, typically 18 to 25 units left to complete in the major. To fulfill this requirement, students must obtain the departments graduation checklist/course equivalency form from the department office. Faculty advisers will assist students in completing the checklist and will approve transfer course equivalencies. In addition, the student will be asked to list on the form a proposed "itinerary" of required and elective courses to be taken in the last two semesters. This advising is meant to help the student graduate in a timely manner. The form must be signed by the adviser and returned to the department office.
At graduation. All students must obtain advising when they fill out their graduation petition. The petition must be signed by a faculty adviser and by the department chair.
On-line course descriptions are available.
|Prerequisite Core
|Introduction to Electronic Communication
|Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Research
|Media Aesthetics
|Total for prerequisite core
|Core Foundation Areas
|Units selected from the following areas. At least one course or course sequence must be taken in each of the four areas, plus one additional course from any of the four areas:
|Audio and Video Production
|Audio Production and
|Audio Laboratory (1)
|Video Production and
|Video Laboratory (1)
|Regulatory, Economic, and Ethical Perspectives
|Law and Regulation of the Electronic Media
|Economic Aspects of Electronic Media
|Introduction to News on Broadcast and Electronic Media
|Mass Communication Theory and Criticism
|Critical Study of Popular Culture
|The Age of Information
|Social Aspects of Electronic Media
|Writing and Performance for Electronic Media
|Media Performance
|Writing for the Electronic Media
|Total for core
|Electives in an Area of Emphasis
Units chosen from courses in BECA or other departments with approval of a BECA faculty adviser. Units from core courses not used to fulfill core requirements in any of the areas listed above may be counted as electives in an area of emphasis with the approval of a BECA faculty adviser.
|Minimum total for major
Twenty units of elective courses in BECA or related areas are required for the major. These courses should be upper division and should be taken within one of the areas of emphasis listed below or in an individualized area of emphasis designed by a student in consultation with a department adviser.
The areas of emphasis are advisory and are meant to provide guidance for students so they develop extensive knowledge or expertise in one subject area. Students should meet regularly with a department adviser to decide which specific courses to take and how many to choose from the ones listed for a given emphasis.
Upon approval of a departmental adviser, units used in the 20-unit block of electives may include transfer units from another college or university, as well as units taken in other departments in this university. BECA Department courses identified as core classes, but not used to fulfill core unit requirements, may be included in the 20 units of electives. Variable topic and experimental courses and senior seminars (BECA 495, 595, and 600) may also be included in the 20 units of electives.
Audio Production and Recording
BECA 330, 335, 430, 433, 435, 437, 530, 533, 535, 576, DAI 332, and/or other courses by advisement
Broadcast Journalism
BECA 460, 462, 550, 560, 561, 562, 576, 591, 660, 661, 665, and/or other courses by advisement
Business Aspects of Electronic Media
BECA 324, 423, 428, 505, 576, 623, 640, and/or other courses by advisement
Educational and Instructional Media
BECA 370, 425, 536, 546, 576, 580, 625, 626, 640, and/or other courses by advisement
Mass Communication Theory and Criticism
BECA 321, 324, 390, 422, 460, 485, 487, 490, 500, 576, 590, 600, and/or other courses by advisement
New Communication Media
BECA 390, 437, 547, 549, 590, 591, 593, 626, 648, 670, 693, and/or other courses by advisement
Radio Production and Programming
BECA 305, 310, 435, 437, 505, 510, 576, 665, and/or other courses by advisement
Television/Video Production
BECA 370, 415, 425, 440, 462, 515, 516, 545, 546, 547, 549, 555, 562, 576, 580, 640, 646, 647, 648, 655, and/or other courses by advisement
Writing for the Electronic Media
BECA 370, 425, 462, 470, 560, 561, 562, 570, 576, 670, and/or other courses by advisement
Graduate students are accepted twice a year, for fall and spring semesters. Students wishing to enter the master's program must apply to the university and, separately, to the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Department. Applications must be received between November 1 and March 1 for fall, and between September 1 and October 15 for spring. Both university and departmental files must be complete by the last day of the application period (March 1 or October 15). Student applications to the BECA Department are evaluated during the month immediately following the due date. Applicants are notified of departmental recommendation regarding admissions approximately six weeks after the respective due date. The official notice of admission status is forwarded to the applicant by the university's Division of Graduate Studies.
Applicants must meet all university requirements for admission. Applications to the department must include: (1) BECA Department graduate application; (2) applicant's statement of purpose in pursuing the M.A. degree; (3) three letters of recommendation, preferably from former teachers; (4) transcripts of all previous college work; (5) current Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Students who speak English as a second language and whose formal education was in a language other than English must supply the department and the university with the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) in lieu of GRE scores. Students for whom English is a second language must also provide the department with their score from the Test of Written English (TWE), which is administered with the TOEFL.
Before applying to either the university or the department, send for descriptive materials about the program and details on how to apply. Write to: Graduate Coordinator, BECA Department, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132. This information may also be obtained on-line at www.sfsu.edu/~beca/programs or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Although undergraduate preparation in media or mass communication is desirable, students from other academic disciplines who have demonstrated interest in the electronic media are encouraged to apply. Students may be required to take up to fourteen (14) units of undergraduate courses as prerequisites. All students must take BECA 200, 340, and one production sequence (either 230 and 231 or 240 and 241). Students who choose a creative project involving production as their culminating experience may be required to take both audio and video production (230 and 231 plus 240 and 241). These prerequisites may not be used as part of the Graduate Approved Program. Students admitted to the program are admitted in conditionally classified status. Students must advance to classified status by: (1) completing or demonstrating knowledge of the content of the prerequisite courses; (2) completing BECA 700 with a grade of C or better; and (3) passing the Graduate Essay Test (GET), thus completing the first level written English proficiency requirement; and submitting the Graduate Approved Program (GAP).
Each graduate student must demonstrate the ability to write standard American English correctly and effectively. To assure that each graduate student has the desired proficiency in written English, two distinct assessments are made by the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Department during each student's program of study. Level One: newly admitted students are required to take the Graduate Essay Test (GET) administered by the Testing Center, before enrolling in their first semester in the M.A. program. If the student does not pass the GET, remedial work in appropriate writing classes will be required. Students must pass the GET or complete the required remedial work before enrolling in 700- or 800-level courses other than BECA 700. This requirement may delay the students progress through the program. Level Two: in the process of completing the master's degree, the student will demonstrate an advanced level of writing proficiency by successfully completing the master's written comprehensive examination, the master's thesis, or the creative project.
The BECA Department welcomes applications from international students. Many distinguished alumni of the program are working in media industries around the world. The department has an active international student association. Approximately one-third of the current graduate students are from abroad. International students should note the special requirements that pertain to them presented on these pages. If they have questions or concerns, they should contact the BECA graduate coordinator or the university Office of International Programs.
In order to be advanced to candidacy, applicants must: (1) meet all university requirements for advancement to candidacy; (2) have advanced to classified graduate student status; (3) submit an approved Graduate Approved Program to the graduate coordinator, who then forwards it to the associate dean of the College of Creative Arts and to the university's Division of Graduate Studies.
|Core Requirements
|Introduction to Graduate Study (taken in first fall semester)
|Ethics and Responsibility in the Electronic Media
|Units chosen from the following courses:
|Formula and Creativity in the Public Arts
|Seminar in Theory and Research
|Seminar in Media Aesthetics and Production Theory
|Other Requirements
|Electives: undergraduate, upper division/graduate courses in BECA or other departments as approved by the graduate adviser
|One of the following options:
|Thesis Option
|Three graduate-level courses, excluding BECA 700, 702, 894, 896, 897, 898, and the 700-level course used to fulfill the theory and methods requirement within the core, as approved by the graduate major adviser (9);
|Research for Thesis and Creative Project Proposals (3); and
|Master's Thesis (3)
|Written Comprehensive Examination Option
|Four graduate-level courses, excluding BECA 700, 702, 894, 896, 898, and the 700-level course used to fulfill the theory and methods requirement within the core, as approved by the graduate major adviser (12);
|Readings for the Written Comprehensive Examination (3); and
|Master's Written Comprehensive Examination
|Creative Project Option
|Three graduate-level courses, excluding BECA 700, 702, 894, 896, 897, 898, and the 700-level course used to fulfill the theory and methods requirement within the core, as approved by the graduate major adviser (9);
|Research for Thesis and Creative Project Proposals (3); and
|Creative Work Project (3)
|Minimum total
Thirty credits are a minimum for graduation. Because of individual student background, needs, interests, and adviser recommendations, the graduate student may be required to complete more than 30 credit units.
The culminating experience may be completed through one of three options, described below. Students must consult with an adviser before determining which of the three options they will pursue.
Master's Thesis. Students who pursue the master's thesis option must complete a written master's thesis, a scholarly document that reports on some kind of research. The research builds upon theory, and addresses one or more research questions or tests one or more hypotheses. Research questions or hypotheses reflect a scope appropriate for M.A.-level work. Research methods are selected for their appropriateness to the question or problem at hand.
Master's Written Comprehensive Examination. Students who pursue the examination option must complete a written comprehensive examination. The examination consists of two questions. The first is a general question, drawn from these categories: aesthetics and production; criticism and analysis; history and structures; models and processes; and ethical issues. The second is a question tailored to the student's individual interests and expertise by the student's three-member faculty committee. A candidate who fails the written comprehensive examination may re-take it once.
Master's Creative Project. Students who pursue the creative project option must execute a project, the scope of which is defined by the student in collaboration with a committee of three faculty members, and prepare a written document to accompany the project. The project may take the form of a production created for the broadcast or electronic media, a script for such a production, or another type of product that employs the broadcast or electronic media. The accompanying document provides an introduction; a statement of the project's significance, value, and objectives; a literature review; a description of the creative methodology employed; a discussion of the completed project; a conclusion; and a production appendix.
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You are my Sunshine
Beating the traffic is one of the principals Kurt lives by. So, we left the Patriots football game a little bit early to do just that. Mikias was getting a little tired and slowing down. I grabbed his arm in an attempt to speed him up. Before he could express annoyance, I started to sing to him.
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away."
I thought he was going to laugh or shush me but instead he said, "That's beautiful, where did you learn that?" I told him that my mom used to sing it to me when I was a girl.
"Your adopted mom or your real mom?" Mikias asked
I had never heard him use the word "real" in that way. We use the terms birth mom, first mother or, for the boys, we usually say Ethiopian mom. The only person I ever refer to as my mom is my adoptive mom. So I thought fast as he looked at me for a response.
"My mom, Grammy Dawn, sang that to me. When I say 'my mom' I am always talking about my her." My mom passed away a year after Mikias came home, but he remembers her and we talk about her frequently.
"What happened to your real mom? She die?" This was so weird, we have had this conversation. He knows my adoption story.
"No, she didn't die. Remember, she was very..."
"She abandoned you? That's terrible!"
Real mom? Abandonment? Where was all this coming from? Questions and comments from his friends? I was so glad we were having this conversation. Before I could form my response, we were interrupted by Kurt.
"Let's go! Get in the car!"
Oh yeah, we had traffic to beat. We hopped in the truck, buckled in and before we were out of the parking lot, Mikias was asleep.
Over the next week, I found ways to talk to the boys about adoption. We talked about how adoption made us a real family, why a birth mother might choose adoption for her child. We talked about the losses of their Ethiopian moms. I retold my own adoption story.
A few weeks ago, Mikias was in his bed, eyes already at half-mast, giving me a hug goodnight. In his raspy sleepy voice he said, "Someone told me that Jemby and I are step-brothers, did you know that?"
Just because we talk about adoption, doesn't mean that they completely get it. Mikias's friend wanted to know if he and Jemberu were 'real' brothers. Mikias told him that they were born in different parts of Ethiopia to different moms. His friend informed him that they were step brothers. His friend was curious about Mikias and Jemberu and trying to understand their story. To his understanding that made the boys step brothers. That's wrong but that's okay.
I realized that as the boys get older they are going to have to field more questions from their friends. That makes sense. My boys are adopted kids, with mom who was an adopted kid (who loves to talk about adoption) and they get confused, how much more confusing must it be to their friends?
We'll keep talking. You never know what can trigger a good conversation. It could be as simple as a song.
You are my sunshine...


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Population and religionWhether from land or sea, Mozambique has been colonized by waves of people from radically different origins. From Bantu-speaking peoples in the 1st and 4th centuries to Arab voyagers and Portuguese explorers in 15th century, Mozambique's resources have also lured traders and prospectors seeking gold - and slaves.
Today, Mozambique is an ethnic patchwork of groups such as the Makua, the Sena and Shona (mostly Ndau) and the Shangaan (Tsonga) among others. Caucasians of Portuguese ancestry, Chinese, a minority of Mozambicans with mixed Bantu and Portuguese heritage, and people of Indian, Pakistan and Arab origins add to a diverse national ethnic portrait.
While Portuguese is the official and most widely spoken language in Mozambique, Bantus speak Swahili, Makhuwa and Sena, which have many Portuguese-origin words. More than 75% of the population engages in small scale agriculture.
Data from 1997 shows that 18% of the population is Muslim, about 19% Zionist, 35% are Christians of different affiliations, 24% are non-religious and the remainder are classified as "other".


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NEEDHAM, Mass. (AP) -- The Atlantic Coast Conference has dropped a plan to play nine conference football games starting next season and revised its scheduling setup for basketball with the addition of Notre Dame.
The league announced in February it would have a nine-game football schedule once Pittsburgh and Syracuse moved from the Big East to the ACC. But with Notre Dame now set to play five games against ACC teams every season, starting no later than 2015, conference leaders decided to stick with an eight-game schedule.
The league also planned an 18-game basketball schedule with teams having a primary partner that they played twice every season. ACC teams will now have two primary partners, a move that will ensure annual home-and-away matchups between longtime rivals such as North Carolina and North Carolina State; Virginia and Maryland; and Pittsburgh and Syracuse.
Those programs were guaranteed to play just once a year before Wednesday's announcement, which came after the league's fall business meetings.
"The addition of Notre Dame gives us an opportunity to reinforce a number of conference rivalries in basketball and Olympic sports while also giving our schools greater flexibility in nonconference football scheduling," ACC commissioner John Swofford said in a statement. "With Pitt, Syracuse and Notre Dame joining us, it is an exciting time in our league and our schools have made decisions that position us extremely well for the future."
The ACC basketball tournaments will include all members, with the top four seeds receiving byes into the quarterfinal round. But for the annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge, the league will include the 12 teams with the best RPI from the previous year
The ACC baseball championship will include 10 teams in a six-day event, beginning with the 2014 season. The league currently has eight teams compete in a five-day event.
The league also said any school barred from postseason competition due to NCAA sanctions would be ineligible for regular-season or divisional recognition within the conference.


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Grad reaches day that might not have been
BRIDGEPORT -- As Alison Cubbellotti stood on the stage of the Webster Bank Arena Sunday while a sea of her fellow Sacred Heart University graduates gave her a standing ovation, her mind drifted back to four years ago, when she lay in a hospital bed wondering if she was going to live or die.
Next to Cubbellotti on the stage, his arm around her back, stood John Vales. Not coincidentally, he was having the same vision. He, too, had been lying in a hospital bed at Yale-New Haven Hospital four years ago -- his life in the balance after giving a life-savings piece of his liver to save Cubbellotti.
"It was just so surreal," Cubbellotti said after Sunday's ceremony. "This day has been a culmination of all I have worked for, all I have cried for. And I wouldn't be here if it hadn't been for John."
But Vales, a 2010 graduate of Sacred Heart, brushed aside any talk of his personal heroism.
"This is Alison's day, this ovation was for her, she earned it and she deserves it," he said.
The Cubbellotti family lives in Trumbull. And Alison Cubbellotti, who was born on July 4th, was a spirited girl, according to her mother, Karen Cubbellotti. But Alison was diagnosed when she was 9 with a rare and incurable liver disease known as PSC.
"It's a disease that usually ends in either death or a transplant, but Alison was determined it was not going to stop her," Karen Cubbellotti said.
Five years ago, the disease finally took its toll, and the young woman who had dreamed of becoming a nurse found herself in critical condition in the hospital.
"She was literally at death's door," said her father, Joe Cubbellotti. "That's how the priest put it to us."
The only thing that could save her was a partial liver transplant, but no one in her family was a donor compatible.
In desperation, her mother said, she put a plea for help on an email on the Sacred Heart University network.
And that's where Vales comes in.
An engineering major at the school from Westchester, he had never heard of Alison Cubbellotti.
"But that plea from her mother really got to me," he recounted. "I just couldn't stop thinking about it. If I had a little sister, I know if something like this was happening to her, I would hope that someone would come forward and do the same thing I did."
With the consent of his parents Vales, was tested and found to be a good match to give a portion of his liver to Cubbellotti.
The operation done at Yale-New Haven in October 2009 by Dr. Sukru Emre appeared to go well, but Vales developed complications, and for a while his health appeared to be in question. He missed a month of classes, which school administrators allowed him to make up.
"I'm 100 percent now, and that's all that matters," Vales said. "It's like it never happened."
For Cubbellotti, it was a long road back to health. There were complications, and at one point doctors told her she had only a month to live. She ended up going through three additional surgeries.
"There were times I felt like giving up, just closing my eyes and letting it all end," she said, "but I had such a strong support system, between my family and John, they just wouldn't let me."
"Oh, Alison's such a spitfire -- it's just not in her nature to give up," added her mother.
Eventually, she healed and Cubbellotti, 24, resumed classes at Sacred Heart graduating two years later than she originally planned.
After graduating, Vales, who turns 26 on Thursday, went to work at his family's construction company. He agreed to stand with Cubbellotti when she received her diploma.
"He is such a big part of my life now because, I wouldn't have a life if it weren't for him," said Cubbellotti. "He is like my older brother."
"And she is like my little sister," added Vales.
"The headline for today is happiness," said commencement speaker Ernie Anastos, news anchor of WNYW-TV in New York. "Make happiness your personal goal."
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