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Grae's Rating:
The WRONG
Who's In It: Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Rutger Hauer, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds
The Basics: Colin O'Donoghue plays Michael Kovak, a timid kid whose choices in life are either to join in his father's funeral business or become a priest. Ultimately, he chooses absolving people of their sins rather than covering them up with pancake makeup. There's only one small problem--he's pretty sure he doesn't believe in God, the Devil, or any of that Catholicism stuff. Oops! But when he finds out that if he doesn't become an ordained priest the seminary has the option of making his 100k scholarship a loan, he quickly accepts a mission to become an exorcist. Away he goes to Rome where he meets Father Luke (Anthony Hopkins) and has his lack of faith tested.
What's The Deal: I knew we were in trouble when I noticed that this film was "suggested by the book" written by Matt Baglio. Is that like the movie Car Wash is "suggested by the ad in the paper" by the LA Times? Directed by Mikael Hafstrom, who ruffled our feathers with the creepy mind-bender 1408, this film is a total yawn fest. I actually found myself going gosh, it's already 845PM, mama needs to be in BED! I had been looking forward to this film because I love watching guys with soulful bedroom eyes question their faith (and that collar really seals the deal), but this film had little more to it than O'Donoghue looking like a sad, godless puppy and Anthony Hopkins working overtime to entertain. For a man of such advanced age as himself, Sir Anthony does an impressive amount of heavy lifting here and makes the last 20 minutes of the movie way more fun to watch than anything preceding it.
Praise The Lord: Since this movie was so exhausting, I took an extra amount of joy in the brief jolts of electricity I saw--namely the random violence and weird jokes. Although I know that bastions of religion are people too, I found these moments so out of place that they made the movie way more interesting. Father Luke gets to throw frogs into stove fires, slaps the living daylights out of a little girl, and later he awkwardly asks his new friends to "say a couple Hail Mary's for this old sinner." Also providing some action to the movie was Alice Braga, who spends yet ANOTHER movie getting smacked around by her male co-stars (ahem, Will Smith in I Am Legend). Let's get this girl some Hollywood movies where she actually has something to do besides be a sexy punching bag.
He's Not Just a Pair of Rain-Soaked Boxer Briefs: Rutger Hauer, who plays creepy mortician dad Istvan, is the man to watch this year. He's come a long way from Blade Runner where he darts around future Los Angeles in his underpants. Here, his few scenes are thoroughly disturbing and serve as great motivation for his kid being a total mess. For instance, I have never fancied the idea of a man painting my fingernails. In one scene, Hauer both confirms my wariness and challenges it--if any man was gonna lacquer me up, I would want it to be him. I focused on that point a little too long and missed some blah-blah-blah that followed the scene about a demon taking over something-or-other. Anyway, this film made me excited for Hobo With A Shotgun's release this year. Oh right, what was I talking about?
I had a couple go see this last night and they stated it was awesome why are the critics dogging it???
As I've said in a previous comment, any movie that you so called "critics" put down...I tend to enjoy.
Its because Hollywood is a bunch of backwards atheist pseudo-intellects. Anything that touches a dose of reality on the spiritual realm gets inflicted with an F rating. Their reviews mean nothing to me.
"As I've said in a previous comment, any movie that you so called "critics" put down...I tend to enjoy."
This is because you lack intelligence and enjoy bad movies.
Good old marketing bots trying to save a horrible movie.
Who the hell is Grae Jake?? All you notice is a chick actor in a demeaning roll? You're a liberal dyke aren't you? Pathetic!
First of all, Chris is bleapin idiot. Lets get that out of the way. Honestly people. This movie didn't look too good. Sir Anthony Hopkins might be as talented as ever, but his choices in movies might not be
This is a horrible critic. I could give a rats bottom about whether or not she is drooling over the idea of the protagonist painting her fingernails. Tell me about the movie. If it's boring explain why it's boring. "Since the movie is so exhausting..." isn't a reason for anything.
Also try a little harder not to be so damn biased. I mean Christ on a stick. "...or any of that Catholicism stuff. Oops!..." Did you go into Harry Potter thinking 'who believes in magic, wizards, and witches? Ooops?' What the hell is the oops even for?
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I'm beat! Previously, I wrote that I'm trying to get back into an indoor exercise routine. My daughter and I are figuring out what will work for both of us. We quickly discovered that the order in which she does the exercises makes a huge difference for her. The wrong sequence of machines means she's too tired and has to quit.
First, we begin by stretching. In addition to the typical "stretch so you don't pull a muscle" things, we're doing the PT stretches and exercises that I learned for my hips and rotator cuffs. Then we rotate through the four machines I have – five minutes per machine, with a water break between each. It's nice to alternate the easy and hard exercises.
I start by spending five minutes on the gazelle. This is so incredibly easy that I must be doing something wrong. I could probably spend a whole hour gliding my legs back and forth on this thing. It's a good warm up. (if you do an internet search for images of gazelle exercise equipment, the second photo is the Six Until Me logo, which was simultaneously a bit odd and sorta cool)
Next I switch with my daughter and she gets a nice break gliding while I tighten down the tension on the exercise bike. It generally feels like I'm riding straight up the side of a mountain. No conversation takes place. That would be impossible, but having someone there with me (plus the knowledge that it's only for five minutes) keeps me going.
After a short break and a quick drink, I run five minutes on the elipitcal. This machine, too, has a tension dial. Maybe someday I'll use it! For now, I keep a comfortable pace at 3.2 mph, which is a very easy jog and would equate to 1.5 miles during a half-hour television show should I ever choose to resume that practice. Somewhere I read that at least 3.5 mph is best. Baby steps.
To finish our rotation through the exercise equipment I take five minutes on a horrid contraption called Cardio Glide. This thing is brutal! It takes even harder work than the climbing-the-side-of-a-mountain exercise bike. It's low-impact, and can actually be as easy or hard as you want, so I do it.
Next week we're hoping to add in some exercises for the stomach. I've used this in the past with pretty good results:
I know I'll have to modify a few things. For example, there's no way I'll be able to rest on my elbows in level 2, but I'm confident that we'll both be able to add this to our routine.
Eventually I hope to increase our time on the different machines. For now, five minutes on every machine adds up to the recommended minimum of twenty minutes per day. It will only take a couple more minutes to increase that to half an hour total.
And it's fun to spend time together, even if we're both too winded to do any talking!

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Theodora of Sihla
Our venerable Mother Theodora of Sihla (also Teodora or Bohdanna of the Carpathians; Romanian: Sfânta Cuvioasă Teodora de la Sihla) was a saint who lived in the mountains of Romania in the early 17th century. The Church celebrates her feast day on August 7.
Theodora, the greatest of Romania's holy ascetics, was born in the village of Vanatori, Neamts in the first half of the seventeenth century, and was the daughter of Stephen Joldea and his wife.
She was married to a man of Ismail but had no children. Therefore, she and her husband decided to enter the monastic life. Her husband went to the Skete of Poiana Marului, where he was tonsured with the name Eleutherius and became known as Eleutherios the Hesychast. He was also ordained to the holy priesthood.
After her monastery was destroyed by the Turks and after the death of her spiritual mother, she was advised by Hieromonk Barsanuphius of Sihastria Skete to live in the wilderness for a year. Guided by Hieromonk Paul, who had been assigned by Fr. Barsanuphius, she found a hermit living in a cave. The hermit greeted her by name and invited her to live in his cell, for he would move to another place, where she lived as a recluse.
- When Turks attacked the villages and monasteries around Neamts, the woods became filled with villagers and monastics. Some nuns found St Theodora's cell, and she called out to them, "Remain here in my cell, for I have another place of refuge." Then she moved into a nearby cave, living there completely alone. An army of Turks discovered the cave, and were about to kill the saint. Lifting up her hands, she cried out, "O Lord, deliver me from the hands of these murderers." The wall of the cave opened, and she was able to escape into the woods. [1]
She is the patron saint of a church (Venerable Mother Teodora of Sihla) consecrated in 1997 at the Sihastria Monastery. There is also a men's skete dedicated to her, also affiliated with Sihastria Monastery.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Bridgeport Sound Tigers had the Springfield Falcons in trouble, had two invaluable points there for the taking Thursday night.
They gave them back.
Two goals early in the third period completed the Falcons' comeback, sending the Sound Tigers to a 5-4 loss at the MassMutual Center in a game Bridgeport led 4-2 deep into the second period.
"It's so late in the season," Bridgeport's Brandon DeFazio said. "We've got to take what we can from it. We've got a game Saturday. We've got to refocus.
"We know we should've gotten two points tonight."
Costly turnovers helped Springfield tie the game, and one painfully unfortunate break for DeFazio and his teammates helped the Falcons win it.
Bridgeport remained six points out of playoff position but blew a chance to move closer with 11 games to play. The Sound Tigers are in a three-way tie for 11th in the conference; the top eight qualify.
They led 4-3 going to the third. On the first shift, Ty Wishart's clearing attempt hit Scott Campbell's skate; Will Weber intercepted, skated to the right circle and backhanded the tying goal over Rick DiPietro's blocker 26 seconds into the period.
Alex Aleardi, making his pro debut, scored the winning goal to end a sequence that began with DeFazio carrying up the right wing on a short-handed two-on-one. Jonathan Audy-Marchessault came from behind him, stripped him of the puck and knocked his feet out, sending him crashing, hurting, into the end boards.
"I thought I could beat him and give myself a passing angle," DeFazio said. "I thought he did a good job getting back, but at the same time, he took my legs out."
Bridgeport wanted a penalty. DeFazio struggled to get up, leaving the Sound Tigers facing a five-on-three rush; DiPietro got his catching glove on Spencer Machacek's shot, but Aleardi converted the rebound.
Bridgeport hadn't trailed. Its fourth goal chased Springfield starter Allen York, who'd made three saves on seven shots in the first 12:21. But Paul Dainton, who stopped the only four shots he faced, was injured on one of them, a Blair Riley partial breakaway.
York returned to the net 4:39 into the second and faced just 12 shots the rest of the night. Bridgeport put only four on goal in the second period, didn't sustain much pressure.
"It's unacceptable, (considering) how important the game is," Bridgeport coach Scott Pellerin said. "You're going to have to be focused, prepared every shift."
It's not that they didn't have chances. Nino Niederreiter had a deflection ring off a post in the third period and had a couple of point-blank chances stopped. Joey Diamond hit the crossbar with an open look from the slot in the second period.
"We have to finish those," Pellerin said.
Diamond was called for interference with 49.0 seconds left. Bridgeport tried to get DiPietro off for an extra skater to even the manpower, but as the Falcons rushed, both DiPietro and the extra attacker were on the ice, forcing a too-many-men penalty with 30 seconds to go.
The Falcons ran out the clock with that five-on-three.
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1. JONATHAN AUDY-MARCHESSAULT, SPRINGFIELD: Three points, including the play that became the game-winner.
2. MATT FORD, SPRINGFIELD: Points on the first three Falcons goals.
3. ALEX ALEARDI, SPRINGFIELD: Scored the winning goal on a rebound.
UNSUNG HERO: Jon Landry had two assists for Bridgeport.
UP NEXT: Saturday at Adirondack, 7 p.m.
First Period: 1, Bridgeport, Riley 7 (Wishart, Donovan), 2:59. 2, Springfield, Audy-Marchessault 19 (Ford), 3:39. 3, Bridgeport, Campbell 4 (DeFazio, Landry), 6:01. 4, Bridgeport, Nelson 19 (Landry), 8:39 (pp). 5, Springfield, Craig 18 (Ford, Drazenovic), 10:45 (pp). 6, Bridgeport, Backman 11 (Watkins, Diamon), 12:21 (pp). Penalties -- Russell, Spr (holding), 7:28; Campbell, Bpt (delay of game), 10:35; Goloubef, Spr (holding), 12:10; Audy-Marchessault, Spr (slashing), 12:49; Landry, Bpt (slashing), 13:36; Ford, Spr (high-sticking), 16:23; DeFazio, Bpt (interference), 18:55.
Second Period: 7, Springfield, Ford 6 (Audy-Marchessault), 15:24. Penalties -- Springfield bench, served Aleardi (too many men), 1:15; Savard, Spr (boarding), 9:52; Weber, Spr (tripping), 11:17.
Third Period: 8, Springfield, Weber 2, :26. 9, Springfield, Aleardi 1 (Machacek, Audy-Marchessault), 4:15 (pp). Penalties -- Donovan, Bpt (interference), 2:20; Diamond, Bpt (goaltender interference), 6:47; Hill, Bpt, major (fighting), 9:46; Banwell, Spr, major (fighting), 9:46; Joudrey, Spr (delay of game), 12:15; Diamond, Bpt (interference), 19:11; Bridgeport bench, served Rosen (too many men), 19:29.
Shots on goal: Bridgeport 10-4-9--29. Springfield 13-7-11--31.
Power play opportunities: Bridgeport 2 of 8, Springfield 2 of 7.
Goaltenders: Bridgeport, DiPietro 5-4-0 (31 shots-26 saves). Springfield, York 9-5-0 (19-15), Dainton (12:21 first, 4-4), York (4:39 second).
Attendance: 2,555. Referees: Knorr, Kaval. Linesmen: Wahl, St. Lawrence.


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started road riding since beginning of the year as a way of training for MTB Racing.
I try to do about 250-300k a week, average speed of about 30kph.
It's getting a little lonely riding on my own so am keen to find some people who are in the area and I could join for a ride.
I'm not too keen on large groups for riding just looking for a couple of people at my level or better to help me improve my riding.
Most Saturday mornings include 100-120k ride, during the weekdays rides range from 60-90k 3-4 times a week.
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Hi bergerboy, There is a small group i have been riding with for the past few months, great bunch of guysthat ride most days but they do a ride that starts 5:30am every Wednsday at Woolies, Bulimba. They do a short bayloop and be back at the coffee shop at about 7. They have a page at Brisbanecyclist.com
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|Large scale works directly on the gallery walls from Makoto Aida, Edgar Arceneaux, Chris Finley, Tillman Kaiser, Odili Donald Odita, Amanda Ross-Ho, Yehudit Sasportas and Leslie Shows.
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Participating artists in Wallworks are Makoto Aida, Edgar Arceneaux, Chris Finley, Tillman Kaiser, Odili Donald Odita, Amanda Ross-Ho, Yehudit Sasportas and Leslie Shows.
YBCA presents Wallworks the highly anticipated curatorial debut of Betti-Sue Hertz, YBCAs newly appointed Director of Visual Arts. For the exhibition, YBCA commissions local, regional and international artists to use the literal aspects of YBCAs architectural space, built in 1993 by acclaimed architect Fumihiko Maki, as a starting point to create new large-scale works directly on the walls of both its galleries and its public spaces.
We got to YBCA a bit late with only 15 minutes to see and get some photos... It was a dash.
The press got press...
SF based and 2006 SFMOMA SECA award winning Leslie Shows
Liked Leslie Shows' work.
Also really liked Makoto Aida's piece.
As I was shooting photos this security guard came up and started to talk camera shop... Check his website! http://nagigallery.com/
This is the first show with Betti-Sue Hertz, YBCA's newly appointed Director of Visual Arts at the helm.
Like the scope and scale of the show... Excited to see future shows.
upstairs they were unrolling these scrolls... Unfortunately running out of time we didn't investigate.
Not even sure whose work it is.
Fun watching the guy carefully roll up and unroll the works.
My wife's down there scoring me a drink before they kick us out.
Jessica ran into Kyle Mock who helped to install Makoto Aida's great work...
Around the corner there's a pretty nice lounge (think Lost in Translation) where you can buy over priced Negronis, but the view and lounge atmosphere makes it alright... Check it out sometime. Probably better for happy hour. 360 views.
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Concerned residents have signed a petition calling for the council to consider other options in light of a controversial proposal to build a 5.5metre high sound barrier in the heart of the Peak District.
Thirty–eight residents of Coombs Road, in Bakewell, have signed the petition objecting to the plans for the barrier around the Agricultural Business Centre (ABC).
Derbyshire Dales District Council came up with the plans to build the barrier around the cattle market after complaints were received about noise.
Residents have raised concerns that the barrier would ruin the character of the town. If approved, it will be 180 metres in length and cost the authority around £100,000 to build.
Diane Gilmore sent a letter to the council's head of environmental health, Tim Braund, on behalf of the Coombs Road Residential Group.
She said: "This structure is not only unwanted by local residents, it represents an enormous unnecessary expenditure in a time of austere spending cuts, probably requiring ongoing future maintenance funding."
Diane went on to raise concerns that, if approved, the barrier would be subjected to graffiti which would be a 'further blight on our community'.
She added: "We are aware that ivy will be planted to grow up the barrier but this will undoubtedly take some time, certainly a few years before coverage is achieved, rendering to a total eyesore for many years to come."
Diane said the residents' group fully supported the ABC and the diverse farming community.
"We are delighted to live in such a picturesque market town and indeed purchased our properties with that in mind," she said.
A decision on the barrier is likely to be made in a meeting at the end of the month.


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China's controversial one-child policy may have a negative impact on the country's economy, according to a new study published in the journal Science.
Researchers found that those born under the one-child policy are much less trusting, optimistic, conscientious and competitive.
The study underscores an "undesirable impact" of the policy, said Hong Kong professor Joseph Cheng in an interview with Al Jazeera. The decline of young workers entering the labor force could also contribute to an economic slowdown and a drop in economic consumption as soon as 2015.
Plus: Why More Parents Are Opting To Have One Child
Researchers studied 421 subjects, comparing those born just before the policy's inception with those born just after. In a series of economic experiments designed to gauge levels of risk-taking and trust, participants invested or exchanged small amounts of money. On average,those born under the policy were found to be less trusting and more adverse to risk.
Researcher Lisa Cameron concluded that there could be economic implications for China since adults born under the policy were less likely to engage in entrepreneurial behavior, reported Al Jazeera.
China created the one-child policy to fight population growth. Since its introduction in 1979, the policy has prevented an estimated 400 million births, according to the National Population and Family Planning Commission in 2011.
Plus: One Mom's Tips on Spacing Children
A Chinese government think-tank called the China Development Research Foundation has proposed that the policy be phased out, with all limitations ended by 2020.
Do you think the one-child policy should remain in effect, or should it be repealed? Let us know.


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Ashland photographer Nathan Apkon captures visions of beauty and mystery.
For more than 50 years, Nathan Apkon has been carrying a camera on his frequent jaunts, snapping photos of whatever caught his fancy in downtown Natick, the Brimfield antiques fair or Alaskan coast.
Rarely photographing people, the mechanical engineer with an artist's discerning eye sought "beauty and mystery'' in the everyday world.
"I wander around and just look,'' said the Ashland resident. "I look at things most people would walk away from.''
Apkon is exhibiting 33 photographs at the Ashland Public Library in a memorable show titled "Visions … Images … Stories'' that more than live up to its title. All photos in the show are for sale.
"I am fascinated by the play of light and shadow, reflection, texture, tonal range and contrasts,'' said Apkon, 78, who lives within a mile of the library. "… I am strongly drawn to simple images that are metaphoric, mysterious or imply a story.''
Look for yourself.
Two female mannequins with green and blue hair appear to smooch behind the grimy glass of a second-story window. The gnarled and twisted trunk of a yucca palm tree stands like a lonely sentinel on a rocky rise along the California coast. Tagged by graffiti artists, the dilapidated ruins of a Rhode Island produce market shimmers with iridescent designs.
Drawn to forms rather than portraits, Apkon said at family affairs, like birthday parties, he leaves the photography to his wife, Marlene.
Observing his just-opened show, he said, "Subject matter is of little interest and can range from a magnificent building to a piece of rusted metal or scrap paper by the roadside.''
He began taking photos in high school on "an old Pentax camera'' and continued through college and the military, and later in Framingham where he lived for years working as an engineer and developing his photos in a home dark room.
"As an engineer, I felt I needed some sort of artistic output,'' he said.
Nearly entirely self taught, Apkon credited a course he took with a student of the famed theorist Minor White for taking him on walks around the city without film in his camera to teach him that photo opportunities could be found in the most unlikely places.
Taking that lesson to heart, he took a lovely photo titled "La Danse'' of six white dresses displayed on hangers with a head-shaped loop at the top in a market in Jamaica. He found the intriguing image of a woman's face seemingly pitted with cuts painted onto a wall in Boston's Chinatown.
He used to wander the now defunct incinerator in Framingham seeking interesting bits of charred junk to photograph. Visiting the Brimfield antiques fair, Apkon photographed an old copper tub that had oxidized into brilliant colors in a photo he titled "Patina.''
Lawrence DeJong, a local artist and former art teacher who coordinates exhibits at the library, said he asked Apkon to show his work there after black-and-white photos he was showing in another exhibit "jumped out at me.''
"They just stood out from the landscapes and flowers other people were showing,'' he said.
DeJong said Apkon's photos prompt viewers to look for hidden epiphanies in commonplace scenes in ways reminiscent of a quotation by anthropologist Loren Eiseley, who once observed, "If you're not expecting the unexpected, you won't find it.''
Viewing the exhibit, 13-year-old Penny Kourniotis said she was struck by the subtle contrasts of a photo titled "Leaving Home,'' shot from the back of a boat showing the rippling wake reaching toward the horizon.
Apkon always works in an unusual photo process called "mordancage'' based on a 19th-century process called "etch-bleach.'' He explained that prints are chemically bleached so dark areas are lifted away. After oxidation, certain areas appear to rise in relief, altering the image's tonality, giving it a print-like appearance.
While photographing recognizable objects, Apkon described himself as "sort of an abstract photographer because I'm drawn to form, shadow and texture.''
"To me, my images have a story to tell. You have to interpret them,'' he said. "My story might be your story. There's a vision, a mystery.''
Chris Bergeron is a Daily News staff writer. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com or 508-626-4448. Follow us on Twitter @WickedLocalArts and on Facebook.
"Visions … Images … Stories''
WHEN: Through Oct. 26
WHERE: Ashland Public Library, 66 Front St.
INFO: 508- 881-0134; www.ashlandmass.com/ashland-public-library
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WELLESLEY, Mass. – Playing against a familiar foe in the first round of the 2013 Nor'Easter Bowl, the MIT women's tennis team faced off against fellow NEWMAC member and host Wellesley College in the first round of the tournament. In a rematch of the conference tournament final in October, the No. 21 Engineers defeated the No. 28 Blue, 8-1.
MIT (14-2), the third seed in the tournament, started the afternoon with a sweep of the doubles points to take an early 3-0 lead. The No. 1 team of junior Lauren Quisenberry (Corpus Christi, Texas) and freshman Victoria Tam (Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.) led the way for the Engineers, scoring an 8-2 win over the Wellesley (8-5) pairing of Sojung Lee and Diana Granger. MIT's No. 3 team of sophomore Michelle Dutt (Gurnee, Ill.) and freshman Sunnie Lampl (Bluemont, Va.) was nearly as good, coming out on top by an 8-3 score over Kendall Tada and Catherine Matulis.
In singles play MIT clinched the match with four wins in which the Engineers allowed just a total of 10 games to their opponents. At No. 1, Quisenberry took a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Lee, with sophomore Vynnie Kong (Cupertino, Calif.) taking a 6-2, 6-0 win over Granger at No. 2. Moving down the ladder at No. 3, Dutt came away with a 6-1, 6-1 decision over Suzanne Barth while at No. 5 it was junior Julia Hsu (Knoxville, Tenn.) scoring a 6-1, 6-1 triumph over Tada.
Freshman Meghana Vasireddy (Golden Valley, Minn.) picked up the other win for MIT, taking a 6-4, 7-6 (2) victory over Matulis in the No. 4 match. Veronica Lin picked up the lone point for Wellesley, winning her No. 6 match against in a close one over freshman Alana Peters (Kenilworth, Ill.), 5-7, 7-5, 10-5.
MIT will move on to the semifinals of the tournament tomorrow against No. 20 Skidmore, the tournament's second seed, at 12:00 p.m. at Brandeis University.


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Event: Kareena Kapoor looked gorgeous in a red gown while Imran Khan looked suave in a black jacket and as they promoted their film EK MAIN AUR EKK TU at Oberoi Mall in Mumbai.
Guest List: Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan
Date: 10-Feb-2012
Bollywood celeb Aamir Khan along with wife Kiran Rao were spotted at PVR.
Bollywood producers-directors Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Krishan Kumar, Ravi Bahl, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Wardha Nadiadwala celebrate diwali with Bhushan Kumar
Bollywood celebs Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, Sonali Bendre, Nimrat Kaur among others were snapped by paparazzi.Bebo looked super cool in a casual look. She wore a white t-shirt with yoga pants...
Bollywood actress Shama Sikander celebrated Diwali festival at her residence.
Bollywood celebs Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari, Aparshakti Khurrana, Bhushan Kumar, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Sachin Tendulkar, Rajkumar Hir...


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My last post made me remember a demonstration I observed some time ago.
One instructor paraded out to the center of the dojo and put on a show, like a real showman. You could tell that he was enamored with himself. If there was a mirror in the dojo, I'm sure that he would have been looking in it!
Another instructor, much more senior, also demonstrated. He walked out in a very unassuming way, spoke very cordially to the audience, and demonstrated his kata without flare or pomp. His gi was very simple. He seemed so down to earth, like the kind of person you would want as your own uncle or grandfather.
The first instructor was too full of himself. This was shown not only in his mannerisms but in his Karate movements.
The senior instructor was almost not even there! His manner and movements were pure. What a fine example for Karate students.
You have to empty your cup to learn Karate. This does not only apply to beginners. Never be too full of yourself (no matter what great things you might have done).
Charles C. Goodin
Too Full -- Of Yourself
My last post made me remember a demonstration I observed some time ago.
Posted by Charles C. Goodin on Saturday, October 13, 2007


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St. Charles mayoral candidate Ray Rogina issued the following news release:
St. Charles 3rd Ward Alderman Ray Rogina launched a website today where the public can learn more about his campaign for St. Charles Mayor and contact him.
Citizens can explore where Rogina stands on the important issues facing the city, learn more about his history of community involvement and communicate with the campaign. On the website, www.roginaforstcharles.com, supporters can contact the campaign, make contributions, or volunteer to help.
Rogina also has created the Twitter handle @RoginaforStC and the Facebook page "Ray Rogina For St. Charles" to connect with voters in the medium that they prefer.
"Technology makes it easier for everyone to stay connected," said Rogina, a 40-year resident of St. Charles. "I am counting on an engaged, informed voting public. I encourage anyone who is curious about my campaign or who has a question about where I stand on an issue to visit the campaign website, the Facebook page or follow me on Twitter."


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I would have to say that Light Up Holo Darth Maul. Although not necessarily considered one of the 3.75" figures, I never managed to get one.
As far as standard carded figures, I would say the later waves (Sio Bibble, Battle Amidala TC-14) were the toughest, but that was when I was ordering cases of figures from Newforce, so it wasn't too hard for me.
the only one i miss is r2b1, i've never seen this blue droid
Seriously ..the light -up holo darth maul?? My local Walmart had ..about 100 or so of those on the floor...they wouldn't sell so they ended up clearancing them out...I laughed because every time I went in the store they were still there..lower in clearance, until one day I went in and they were under a dollar- I never bought it because I thought it was lame
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Workout 08/21/13: OW
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Like many folks, my local pool is shut down through Labor Day for cleaning. Two weeks without convenient swimming. Add to that our two college kids have left, making work a lot more crazy. Today I vegged out a bit, heading over to the college to help with more tiling after lunch. Also had a quick chat with Preston's football coach (we used to coach flag together) - he is happy that Preston is playing and making improvement with practices.
I have scheduled three swims during this time in local lakes to help keep any of the Masters folks in the water a little bit. I decided to check out the venue for tomorrow night, Lake Paren, in North Bennington. It is a nice spot, but was terribly weedy last year. Either they dumped some chemicals in or have ramped up the manual efforts to clean off the bottom; whichever, it was much better! A few bands here and there, but easy to spot from the surface or below in the clear water. As I went from one side of the lake to the other on the eastern edge, the sun was setting brilliantly above the pine and maple trees overlooking the beach - what a blessing!
(0.81 miles in 28:13 - enjoying myself )


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Skeptical Parenting: Raising Young Critical Thinkers
Heidi Anderson
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.6, November / December 2009
There comes a moment in every parent's life when your child asks you the question you most feared hearing from your dear one's lips.
"Yes, honey?"
"Where did people come from?"
"You mean babies? Well, um, first the man takes his penis and . . ."
"No, no, I mean the very first people. Where did the first people on Earth come from?"
I was dumbfounded. What could I say? I knew this moment was coming and yet was completely unprepared. I would be more than happy to discuss sex with him, but evolution? How could I explain evolution to my three-year-old when I myself was fuzzy on the process? I was, after all, the product of the South Carolina public education system.
And that is when I said the worst possible thing any parent can say to a child asking about this controversial subject. No, I did not tell him that we came from God or that we were planted here millennia ago as an extraterrestrial experiment. I told him something much, much worse.
"Baby, one day monkeys turned into people."
Skepticism is a worldview that has come to me slowly over the years, under less than illustrious circumstances. Although I had been an atheist for years, I was not practicing critical thinking and had never heard of skepticism. Due to hormonally-based "appreciation" of a certain skeptical magician, I began to listen to the now-defunct Penn Radio show. One of his guests was Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer. After hearing Phil on the show, I went to his blog and was hooked. With Penn and Phil acting as the gateway drugs of skepticism, I quickly found myself needing harder and harder fixes. I listened to Point of Inquiry and Skepticality, read the blog of P.Z. Myers, and devoured the writings of both Richard Dawkins and Neil de Grasse Tyson. Ultimately, I went to the source of the love and appreciation of science and critical thinking for many of us in the movement, the works of Carl Sagan. He was my heroin of skepticism. There was no going back to the dark for this small-town Southern girl. I had become a full-blown skeptic.
Although being a skeptic usually involves many, if not all, aspects of a person's life, turning the skeptical lens on our personal lives is sure to bring attention to the most sacred of cows. How do you put critical thinking into practice without losing friends and alienating family? Although my husband and I had agreed to raise our children without religion, I found myself wanting to go even further. I wanted to help my children develop critical thinking skills I had only recently acquired myself.
Why Parent at All?
Many of the skeptical parents I talked with came to skepticism after having children and admitted that choosing to become a parent was not always a rational decision. Even for those of us who planned our parenthood, many of us did it because it just "felt right" or seemed like the "right next step" in our life plan. Though not logical, our love for children and desire to have them was reason enough. Sara Rosinsky of Lakeland, Florida, admits that choosing to have a child was a "bit of a leap of faith," an approach that can be quite foreign to many skeptics. Jason and Kim Bilotta of Punta Gorda, Florida, said that although they discussed the pros and cons of having children, they are not entirely sure if the decision could be considered rational.
Of course, having children greatly reduces free time available for skeptic-related activities. Blogs, books, and magazine articles can get pushed to the wayside after the arrival of children, and funds that would go to registration at the Amaz!ng Meeting or a Center for Inquiry conference often go for private school tuition or medical care (not that I am bitter). In fact, it is not surprising to this author that many of the most prolific writers/activists/members of this movement are either women without small children or men.
Raising Skeptics
Once parenthood is achieved—by choice or by happenstance—the challenge of raising a child to be a critical thinker begins. So many of us were indoctrinated with a religious or political worldview as children and want nothing more than to avoid indoctrination in our own families. So what should the goal be? Are we trying to raise a flock of miniature James Randi clones? Do we want to tell our children what skepticism says the world is or, as Jeff Wagg, communications director for the James Randi Educational Foundation, says, accept that "the process teaches kids to think about things." Critical thinking and science are tools to learn about the world, and teaching our children to correctly use these tools will help them not only to understand the true nature of the world but be the innovators and visionaries of the next generation.
Children are born scientists. Toddlers are tiny behavioral psychologists taking detailed notes on just how many times the large people in charge will bend over and pick up the sippee cup hurled at their heads. This curiosity can be harnessed and used for less painful lessons by encouraging a dialogue with your child. When your child asks you why the sky is blue, which Jeff Wagg claims is a deceptively complicated answer, ask her what she thinks and then research the topic together. You can even help your child design experiments; you can ask her what her hypothesis is and then help her to test and retest the hypothesis to form a theory. This works especially well in crowded stores when she asks you what you are going to do if she refuses to stop screaming at you while stamping her feet!
Science can be woven into children's lives at every opportunity. Sara Rosinsky, mother of ten-year-old Helen, says that "Science is the soundtrack by which we live our lives." There are many new and amazing resources available for bringing science to children. One of my favorites is www.CharliesPlayhouse.com, an online store with games and toys inspired by Charles Darwin. Children also love dinosaurs, a trait the Creation Museum in Kentucky exploits to get bodies in the door. Even children, though, can understand the foolishness of believing that dinosaurs and humans lived together in harmony before the fall of man or that the giant, sharp teeth of Tyrannosaurus Rex were used to eat plants before Eve ruined everything by eating the apple. The Creation Museum does score points, however, by offering children the chance to ride a triceratops. Science needs to work on that—perhaps by cloning!
The Real World
Although most of the parents I talked to were raising children with fellow skeptics, this is not always the case. Although my own lovely husband refuses to call himself a skeptic, he has been my best resource in learning the value of critical thinking. Perhaps it is less important that we wear the same team hat and more important that we agree on the importance of using evidence over faith in making decisions.
A few of the single parents I talk with struggle with exes who want children involved in organized religion. Even for those of us who are married to skeptics, extended family often presents many opportunities for children to be exposed to pronouncements about the world with which we disagree. In these instances, I find it helpful to tell my children that religion is what people "believe," not what "is."
When my children go to church with their grandparents, I tell them that while a man named Jesus probably existed 2,000 years ago, some people think he was the son of god and other people do not. I then tell my children that I see no evidence that such claims are true or that the Bible is anything other than a book of stories. We have also used the fantastical nature of biblical stories to explore the validity of miracles, and we question the lack of miracles present today. This approach must also be tempered with a warning to children to use discretion in talking with family and friends about religion. Grandma and Grampa may not be ready to hear their precious grandchild talk like Nietzsche.
Holidays and cultural celebrations can cause strife with family and friends but can also be used as another opportunity to teach critical thinking. It seems that many skeptics do what Michael Blanford, president of the Skeptical Society of St. Louis and father to three-year-old Atom, calls the "half-assed Santa" approach—you don't tell the children there is a Santa but don't tell them Santa is fake either. When the child is old enough to ask questions, the whole thing is presented as an exercise in skepticism, and the child is helped in drawing the correct conclusions through scientific inquiry. Brad Fusilier, president of the Southern Skeptical Society and father of four, asks his children "Why wouldn't Santa be able to deliver 2.2 billion presents in twenty-four hours with or without time zones?" Again, though, as with religion, children must be warned that these matters should not always be discussed with other children. Hell hath no fury like a mother whose child has been told the truth about Santa against her will.
Skeptic parents consider the love of learning one of the most important values to pass on to their children. They often see themselves as their child's first teacher and seek out the highest quality education available. Many of the people I talked to were fortunate enough to live in areas with excellent public schools and had no qualms about sending their children there. Others, like Myndee White of Lakeland, Florida, mother of sixteen-year-old Kyree, fourteen-year-old Nate, and eleven-year-old Tyson, found their best solution was to home-school the children for much of their educational career. Myndee tries very hard to keep the study of science fun and relevant to everyday life and has particularly enjoyed the Growing Up in the Universe series by Richard Dawkins. Still others, myself included, have chosen to send our children to private school to avoid poor-quality public schools and the lack of inquiry-based curriculum. (Plus, public school teachers in my town seem to be unappreciative of a child who respects evidence over authority!)
Before anyone reports me to Child Protective Services or, worse, to Richard Dawkins, I did go back and explain evolution to my child correctly. I told my son that I was not sure how evolution worked, and we went to the library and read as many books as they had on the subject. I then went online and ordered many amazing books on evolution written especially for children. (See Center for Inquiry librarian Tim Binga's piece "Skeptical Books for Children and Young Adults," on page 43.)
The point of that story is not that I was an idiot but that I took a question from my child and used it as an opportunity to help him learn the process of critical thinking. Instead of passing dogma down from generation to generation, skeptical parents seek to teach their children the importance of inquiry. Inquiry, and the willingness to consider ideas on the merit of their evidence, can make parenting more complicated and certainly more mentally exhaustive, but the results speak for themselves.
When one of my son's friends told him that he had a ghost in his house and that the friend's mother "confirmed" the story, my son was not frightened at all. He simply looked his friend in the eye, raised his eyebrow, and asked, "Where is your evidence?"
I have never been more proud in my life.


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You want to win in college football, you have to recruit some criminals.
So said Notre Dame radio broadcaster and former player Allen Pinkett.
"That's how Ohio State used to win all the time,'' Pinkett said Wednesday on "The McNeil and Spiegel Show'' on WSCR-AM 670. "They would have two or three guys that were criminals and that just adds to the chemistry of the team.''
So, Pinkett said, maybe it's a good sign for the Irish program that several players are venturing into the area of "bad citizens'' or...


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December 19, 2011
Job Guru Richard Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute? in Person at San Francisco Main Library, January 18, 2012
In the midst of the financial crisis, global recession and 12 percent unemployment, job seekers are facing historic challenges. Many are not only looking for work, but are confronting the reality of changing careers. How to succeed against such odds? Job guru Richard Bolles, best-selling author of What Color is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers reminds job seekers to focus on the part of the job search that they can control. As Bolles said in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, "There is always something you can do to improve your situation."
Bolles will be appearing at a free lecture and hands-on workshop at 6 p.m., January 18, 2012, at the San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco. Bolles will talk about jobs, job seeking, the economy, and anything else. Bolles will also be available after the talk to sign copies of What Color is Your Parachute
Now in its 40th edition, What Color is Your Parachute is considered the seminal job seekers resource and a classic book for career counseling. Parachute was honored as one of 25 Books That Have Shaped Readers' Lives by The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. In 2011, Parachute was named by Time magazine as one of the All-Time 100 Best Nonfiction Books.
If your New Year includes finding a job, the SFPL Jobs & Careers Center offers other workshops and resources to help you. Here is just a sample:
- Jobs & Careers: Resources on the Internet covers job listings, career outlook, wages, networking and more. This monthly class is held the second Wednesday of each month, 2-3:30 p.m. in the 5th floor Training Room of the Main Library. The next class is Jan. 11, 2012.
- Résumé Writing Workshop presented by specialists from the Employment Development Department, this workshop ends with a one-on-one résumé "critique." It takes place on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 10-12 p.m. in the Main Library, Latino Hispanic Community Room.
- Computer Lab for Job-Seekers offers an uninterrupted block of time if you are writing a résumé, applying for a job or searching for a job. Find the lab in the 5th floor Training Room, Mondays 11 a.m. -2 p.m. and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Library.
- Job Search Video Tutorials includes job search websites, résumés, cover letters and exploring careers. Work at your own pace, anytime, any computer with an Internet connection.


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Pleasure-Way Debuts Rear Bedroom Floorplan
October 20, 2011 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Pleasure-Way Debuts Rear Bedroom Floorplan
Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. introduced a rear bedroom Class B floorplan built on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis during the recent RVDA convention in Las Vegas.
According to a news release, "Our new Plateau-RB (rear bedroom) floorplan received rave reviews from dealers attending the RVDA convention in Las Vegas last week," said Dean Rumpel, following his acceptance of the RVDA Quality Circle Award for 2011. "Market research indicated this was a segment of the market not being fulfilled and the Plateau RB is the only Class B motorhome available with a distinct rear bedroom."
The Plateau-RB features a 76-inch by 70-inch permanent bed with a dual density memory foam mattress and over 20 cubic feet of under-bed storage. Unique sliding maple doors with frosted inlay separate the bedroom from the rest of the coach. A front dining/entertainment area, private bathroom and large kitchen area completes this two-person coach.
The Plateau-RB is making its consumer debut at the 59th Annual California RV Show now underway in Pomona, Calif.
Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Pleasure-Way Industries is family-owned and has a network of over 60 dealers in North America. The company began manufacturing RVs 25 years ago and has grown to be the second largest Class B motorhome manufacturer in North America.
For more information on Pleasure-Way Class B Motorhomes contact: John Mattern, sales manager, at (800) 364-0189 or visit www.pleasureway.com.


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Female general: Ability, confidence propel career
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The first woman to lead the Air Force Academy says she faced resistance and harassment in her career, but competence and confidence helped her push through the ranks to one of the top jobs in the service.
Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson said in an interview Tuesday she isn't surprised that 32 years passed between her graduation from the academy and her appointment as its first female superintendent.
She says it takes years to reach the rank required for the job.
Johnson became superintendent on Aug. 12 amid increasing pressure on the military to prevent sexual assaults.
She brushed aside questions about whether the military as a whole is improving but said the academy is making progress, citing an increase in the number of victims willing to provide information to investigators.
— Associated Press


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Police were called around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 1300 block of Scoville Avenue SW,
Police called to a report of multiple people and a gun arrested two brothers after the older one told the younger one to run, according to Stark County Jail records.
Police were called around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 1300 block of Scoville Avenue SW, but found that no shots had been fired. They did, however, recover a gun, the jail records said.
Police reports said the officers had been called to the scene during an argument involving neighbors, said Lt. James Cole of the Patrol Division. The nature of the argument wasn't available.
A 19-year-old man at the scene "refused to calm down, go away or be quiet and stop interfering with officers handling the call," was about to be arrested, the jail records said.
Learning he was about to be arrested, his 22-year-old brother told him to run, the jail records said. The younger brother ran into a house as the older brother tried to prevent police from following him.
Police arrested and jailed both of them, each on misdemeanor charges of obstructing official business and disorderly conduct. The Repository does not typically name misdemeanor crime suspects.
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SEC Charges SAC Chief Steve Cohen, and More
The SEC filed civil charges against hedge-fund manager Steven Cohen. Apple acquires Locationary, a location data start-up. Governor Rick Snyder defends Detroit's bankruptcy. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP
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Tom Brady took the night off, and Robert Griffin III played one series Thursday night as the Washington Redskins beat the New England Patriots 23-6 in the teams' preseason opener.
Griffin completed two of four passes for 9 yards in an 11-play drive that ended with a 39-yard field goal from Kai Forbath.
Coach Bill Belichick rested Brady, Darrelle Revis and most of his starters. The first-teamers already had plenty of good work against the Redskins this week during three days of joint practices at Washington's training camp facility.
Backups Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy each threw a touchdown pass for the Redskins under new coach Jay Gruden. Washington went a tension-filled 3-13 last year, costing coach Mike Shanahan his job.


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Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, has resigned with immediate effect in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Cardinal O'Brien had announced in November that he was planning to resign in view of his 75th birthday next month, but he said in a statement: "The Holy Father has now decided that my resignation will take effect today, 25 February 2013."
Cardinal O'Brien, who is leader of the Catholic Church in Scotland, added: "Looking back over my years of ministry: For any good I have been able to do, I thank God. For any failures, I apologise to all whom I have offended."
The cardinal had denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour by three priests and a former priest which were sent to Rome a week before Pope Benedict XVI's shock resignation announcement on February 11.
Cardinal O'Brien had been due to be Britain's only cardinal to vote on a replacement for Benedict, but confirmed in his resignation statement that he would not be taking part in the conclave.
"I will not join them for this conclave in person," he said.
"I do not wish media attention in Rome to be focussed on me - but rather on Pope Benedict XVI and on his successor."
The allegations dating from the 1980s, include claims that one priest received unwanted attention from the cardinal after a late-night drinking session.
Another priest said that Cardinal O'Brien used night prayers as cover for inappropriate contact, Britain's Observer newspaper reported.
The priests complained to the Vatican about behaviour towards them going back about 30 years, according to the report.
Cardinal O'Brien said: "I thank Pope Benedict XVI for his kindness and courtesy to me and, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Scotland, I wish him a long and happy retirement. I also ask God's blessing on my brother Cardinals who will soon gather in Rome to elect his successor."
While he will not be joining them, he added: "I will pray with them and for them that, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, they will make the correct choice for the future good of the Church.
"May God who has blessed me so often in my ministry continue to bless and help me in the years which remain for me on Earth and may he shower his blessings on all the peoples of Scotland, especially those I was privileged to serve in a special way in the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh."
Cardinal O'Brien did not attend Mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday following the allegations in the Observer.
The cardinal, who was born in Ballycastle, Co Antrim, has been the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh since 1985.
Ordained as a priest in 1965, he was proclaimed a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in October 2003.
He has been an outspoken opponent of plans to legalise same-sex marriage and several days ago called for the Catholic Church to end its celibacy rule for the priesthood.
He said that many priests struggle to cope with celibacy and should be allowed to marry if they wish.


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This section includes admission and academic policies for students seeking to study in undergraduate programs at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Admission policies and procedures vary according to each applicant's educational goals and prior educational experiences. This section contains information for First Time Freshmen, Transfer Students, Returning UMSL Students, Visiting Students, Non-Degree Students, and UMSL Express for senior citizens. The Office of Admissions contains links to applications for all categories of applicants.
Admission for First-Time Freshmen
The University of Missouri System has a uniform policy for admission of freshman students to its four campuses. The procedure for regular admission from high school is based on high school class rank, performance on a standardized college aptitude test, and required high school units.
Application Procedures
Students applying as first‑time freshmen (i.e., students applying directly from high school) need to submit the following:
1. A completed Undergraduate Application
- Application information available from the Office of Admissions website, by phone 314-516-5451, email email@example.com, or in person (351 Millennium Student Center).
2. Application Fee of $35.00 ($40.00 for international students) may be paid by:
- A check or money order made payable to UMSL
- A credit card during the online application procedure
- Cash by appearing in person at the office of the Registrar in 351 Millennium Student Center.
3. High School Transcript and Class Rank.
A transcript must be sent directly from your high school to the UMSL Office of Admissions. The transcript should indicate class rank (if the school computes it), all coursework, and, when available, date of graduation. College aptitude test scores are required and may be submitted via this transcript or directly from the testing agency.
Students from Non-Ranking High Schools
Students applying for Undergraduate Admission who attend high schools that do not rank graduating seniors must present an ACT Composite score of 24 or higher or an SAT composite score (Critical Reading + Math) of 1090 or higher.
4. College Aptitude Test
Freshman admission requires that a test score be submitted from one of the following:
- American College Testing Program (ACT) The ACT is administered at many locations across the country. Information is available from http://www.actstudent.org/, or your high school counselor.
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) The SAT is administered at many locations across the country. Testing information is available on the Collegeboard website
to Apply
Qualified applicants are admitted and notified by letter of their admission in the order that completed applications are received. Applications are accepted after September 1 for the next fall semester on the basis of six or more high school semesters.
Admission Requirements
Any high school graduate may be admitted with evidence indicating he or she meets the following requirements:
At least 17 units of credit (One unit=one year in class) as follows:
- English: Four units. Two units emphasizing composition or writing skills. One of the remaining two units may be in speech or debate.
- Mathematics: Four units (Algebra 1 and higher).
- Science: Three units not including general science, one of the three units must be a laboratory course.
- Social Studies: Three units.
- Fine Arts: One unit.
- Foreign Language: Two units of a single foreign language.
- Math and foreign language units may be accepted from middle/junior high school.
In addition to the 17-unit requirement, each applicant will be evaluated on high school rank and test score (ACT or SAT). Applicants with a composite ACT score of 24 or SAT of 1100 will be admitted without regard to class rank. Class rank will be used to determine eligibility for admission when the applicant's ACT score is from 17 to 23 (SAT is 820 to 1080).
If the ACT Composite score is 17 to 23 or the total of SAT Critical Reading and Math scores is 820 to 1080, the applicant must meet the following high school class rank requirement to qualify for admission.
SAT Total
Critical Reading, Math
High School Class
Percentile Rank
Automatic Admission
Applicants that
A. Rank in the top 10% of the graduating class of a Missouri high school; and
B. Complete the college preparatory curriculum, which includes at least 17 units of credit (four units each of English and math, three units of social studies, two units of a single foreign language, and one unit of fine art); and
C. Submit an ACT/SAT score.
Will be eligible for automatic admission to any campus of the University of Missouri.
Applicants that
A. Graduate from a Missouri high school that does not rank its graduates; but
B. Have taken a college preparatory curriculum which includes at least 17 units of credit (four units each of English and math, three units of social studies, three units of science, two units of a single foreign language, and one unit of fine art); and
C. Achieve a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in these core courses; and
D. Submit an ACT/SAT score.
Will be eligible for automatic admission to any campus of the University of Missouri.
Admission Appeals
Applicants who do not meet the minimum admissions criteria may still be admitted, depending on evidence of likely success and campus enrollment objectives. Additional factors considered for admission may include:
Additional factors considered for admission may include:
- Completion of a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
- Evidence of hardship or unusual circumstances that hindered academic performance
- Significant work experience and/or family responsibilities.
- Improvement over time in high school academic record
- Students who fall short of the admission criteria have the option to submit a letter of appeal to address one or more of the factors above. The appeal letter should be addressed to the Admissions Appeals Committee, and additional letters of support are encouraged from teachers, counselors, or principals.
For additional information regarding admission requirements, contact the Office of Admissions at 314-516-5451 or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Upon graduation, applicants must submit a final high school transcript indicating their class rank and graduation date. First‑time freshmen may be required to take a placement examination in mathematics.
Advanced Standing for Entering Freshmen.
UMSL grants credit hours to entering freshmen who, through their performance on College Board Advanced Placement Tests and faculty‑administered tests, demonstrate proficiency in certain college‑level courses such as biology, chemistry, English, foreign languages, history, mathematics, political science, and physics. For further information and applications, contact College Board Placement. AP Services by phone (888) 225-5427 or email email@example.com. The score‑reporting institution code number for the University of Missouri ‑ St. Louis is 6889. College Board will send the scores directly to the Director of Admissions.
Dual Credit
Accredited programs such as the Advanced Credit Program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis enable qualified high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credits while completing high school. Further information about the Advanced Credit Program may be obtained online or by calling 314-516-7005.
Dual High School/University Enrollment
Superior high school students may be admitted in a special student category to take one or more university courses on campus during their junior or senior years of high school or during the summers. Students must submit a dual enrollment application and a recommendation from the counselor or principal. Students are admitted on the evidence of academic excellence. Admission is limited and governed by available space, and students must meet the prerequisites for the course or courses selected. After reviewing the Dual Enrollment website, students or counselors may contact the College of Arts and Sciences at 314-516-5501 for more information.
College Level Examination Program
Applicants may earn advanced credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). CLEP offers subject examinations for credit in specific areas. These examinations can be taken any time, provided the student has not taken a college credit course in the test area. Consultation with a UMSL advisor is highly recommended before taking an exam. CLEP tests are given in the Campus Testing Center by appointment only. Contact the Campus Testing Center at 314-516-6396, in person in 412 SSB, or through their website.
for Military Service
Credit may be allowed for service training programs conducted by the various Armed Forces branches. The American Council of Education's recommendations in A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services generally serve as a basis for granting such credit. To count toward a degree, the credit granted must be appropriate to the student's curriculum.
Probationary Admission
It may be possible for applicants who do not meet the regular admission standards to be admitted on a trial basis. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements can submit a letter of appeal to request probationary admission. The Admission Appeals Committee reviews each letter of appeal and makes decisions on a case-by-case basis.
High School Equivalency Applicants
Individuals may seek admission on the basis of passing the General Education Development (GED) test with a minimum score of 2500 (for tests taken after January 1, 2002; minimum score of 250 required for tests taken prior to January 1, 2002).
In addition, the following must be submitted:
- A completed on-line Undergraduate Application
- A $35 non-refundable Application Fee ($40 for international students)
- ACT composite score of at least 24 or SAT Composite of at least 1090
- A high school transcript if ACT/SAT scores are included on the transcript.
Home-Schooled Students
UMSL welcomes home-schooled students. To be admitted for undergraduate admission, home-schooled applicants must present the following:
- A completed Undergraduate Application (available online).
- A $35 non-refundable Application Fee ($40 for international students)
- ACT Composite score of at least 24 or SAT Composite of at least 1090
- A copy of course of study or transcript reflecting all coursework and grades earned (if available), as well as a statement and date of graduation or completion
- If the home-schooled applicant has not completed all units required for graduation (completion), a test-score report of the General Education Development (GED) test with a minimum composite score of 2500 (for tests taken after January 1, 2002; minimum score of 250 for tests taken prior to January 1, 2002) must be presented.
Admission Information for Prospective Students With Prior College Credit
UMSL values transfer students, defined as a student transferring from another college or university with at least 24 earned semester hours of college-level work.
A transferring student who has completed fewer than 24 hours must apply under the procedures for admission to the freshman class with the additional requirement that they submit official transcripts from all college-level courses attempted at previous institutions that document at least a 2.0 overall grade point average (4.0 system).
Students transferring from other colleges and universities with at least 24 hours must submit the following information:
- A completed online Undergraduate Application
- A $35 non-refundable Application Fee ($40 for international students)
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Hand-carried credentials are not accepted.
All credentials submitted for admission become the property of the university.
Suspended and Dismissed Transfer Students
It is the practice of the Office of Admissions at the University of Missouri-St. Louis to uphold any suspension or dismissal decision offered to a student from another institution. Students suspended will be required to sit out for one year from the date of suspension before enrolling in UMSL. In addition, students must still meet the minimum admission requirements of a 2.0 gpa. A student may have to attend another institution in order to increase his/her GPA. Students who have been dismissed from another institution may not enroll at the University.
Students who have been dismissed from a specific college or school within another institution will need to show proof that they are still eligible to enroll and/or are back in good standing at the previous institution in order to enroll with UMSL.
Additionally, students who are suspended/dismissed from another UM institution shall not be admissible until after one year from the date of the suspension/dismissal. Even though a student is removed from suspension, the student must still meet the minimum admission requirements of a 2.0 gpa.
Missouri State Transfer
Although transfer students should be aware that requirements for degrees vary from institution to institution so some transferred credits may not apply to UMSL programs, UMSL has attempted to minimize the loss of credits by adhering to the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education (CBHE) Articulation Agreement. The agreement outlines statewide undergraduate general education requirements that satisfy the general requirements for students transferring into UMSL and students transferring out of UMSL to other public universities in the state.
UMSL requires mathematics and writing proficiency beyond the general requirements in the CBHE Statement. Please refer to the General Education requirements for details.
Transfer Credit
The articulation agreement among public institutions within the state of Missouri governs transfer of credit to UMSL from colleges and universities within the state of Missouri. These guidelines also apply to students transferring to UMSL from schools located outside Missouri. Advanced standing in the form of credit hours may be allowed for work satisfactorily completed in another public or private college or university of recognized standing located in the state of Missouri, as long as the work satisfies the requirements of the student's major.
The transcript at each institution includes all courses attempted. Grades of D or better earned in college-level work at an accredited or approved institution of higher education should receive full credit when transferred to UMSL. The university, however, will treat all grades on courses attempted on the same basis as that of a UMSL student. For example, if a program requires a UMSL student to repeat a specified course having earned a D grade, a transfer student will also be required to repeat the same course if it carries a D grade.
To maximize transfer credits from community colleges, UMSL has transfer guides and articulation agreements with area colleges. Should community college students have any question about the transferability of courses not in the articulation agreement, they should contact the appropriate Transfer Coordinator, preferably prior to taking a course.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing includes credit by examination, examination that may or may not appear on a transfer student's transcripts, including College Board Advanced Placement (AP), the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). It also includes credit by portfolio review (Bachelor of Fine Arts only). These lower-division credits may not apply at the senior level. For examination credit, students should submit appropriate verification documents to the Office of Admissions before their first semester at UMSL. Students interested in the portfolio review should contact the Art and Art History Department. Early attention to these matters is essential to avoid unnecessary course work or repeats that can lead to loss of credit. If examinations are completed at a later date, verification documents should be submitted as soon as they are available.
Shortly after all official transcripts and other verifications are on file, students' previous academic records are evaluated to determine which courses are applicable, and students receive a written report of the results. Degree checks determining whether courses meet a specific degree requirement and whether courses are accepted as a part of the student's academic major are made in the office of the appropriate dean or advisor. Should there be any question concerning applicability of any courses, students should discuss this with that advisor.
Associate Degree Transfers from Community Colleges
A student admitted to the university and holding an associate degree applicable toward the baccalaureate degree will be accepted in junior standing. Students fulfilling the general education requirements outlined by the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education and certified by the sending institution will have met the lower division general education requirements at UMSL. Students with AA degrees from Missouri institutions that include a CBHE approved general education core may transfer more than 64 credit hours for lower division courses. Any additional lower division course credits above 64 credit hours must be applicable to the baccalaureate degree or must be a prerequisite for an upper division course in the major. However, this does not exempt the student from meeting specialized lower-division degree requirements of specific departments. Courses completed in the associate degree program are evaluated for application to specific degree requirements by the same criteria used for transfer students from other colleges and universities.
Transfers Without an Associate Degree
Transfer applicants who do not have an associate degree will have their transcripts evaluated on a course-by-course basis and will be allowed to transfer a maximum of 60 credit hours from two year institutions. Students who have fulfilled the general education requirements outlined by CBHE and certified by the sending institution will meet UMSL's general education requirements.
Transfers Within the University of Missouri System.
Students must be in good standing at another campus of the University of Missouri to be eligible for admission. Students not in good standing will not be admissible until after one year from the date of the suspension/dismissal. Students must meet the minimum admission requirements of a 2.0 gpa in order to be admitted.
Any course that leads to an undergraduate degree on any campus of the University of Missouri shall be accepted in transfer toward the same degree on any campus of the university offering that degree. Grades, including D and F grades, and honor points earned in such courses will also transfer and will be included in the cumulative grade point averages. Unresolved problems related to transferability of credit may be appealed to the office of the appropriate dean.
Students within the last 30 hours of graduation may take a limited number of courses at another campus in the UM system, provided the last 15 hours are taken at UMSL and the work is approved by their respective dean and department.
Midwest Student Exchange
The Midwest Student Exchange Program is an initiative designed by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission to increase interstate educational opportunities for students in its member states. The program enables residents of Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin to enroll in the institutions and specified programs located outside their home state at reduced tuition levels. Contact Admissions for more information.
Students from Other Countries
Prospective students living outside the United States and its possessions should contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (below) at least one year before the date of desired admission for information about application to the university. Applicants will be expected to supply official original secondary and college/university transcripts from all schools attended as well as other official original documents. International students must also pay a $40 application fee. All students should make arrangements to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) well in advance of their admission date.
Since 1998, all students in F-1 and J-1 status have been required to purchase an inexpensive insurance policy with coverage for illness and accidents, billed to the student's UMSL account. For details contact:
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
261 Student Millennium Center
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
Phone: 314-516-5229
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Or visit the Office of International Students website
Returning UMSL Students
Students wishing to return to the University will be required to complete a returning student application and provide official transcripts from other colleges and universities attended since last enrolled as a UMSL student. Students returning must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative gpa.
The returning student application is available on line or by calling the Office of Admissions at 314-516-5451.
Admission for Students Not Seeking a UMSL Degree
Visiting Students
A visiting student is one who has completed at least one semester at another institution and plans to return to that college or university after attending UMSL. To qualify as a visiting student, applicants must be an actively enrolled student at another college or university. Visiting student applications are available on line. No application fee required. Transcripts are not required for visiting students. At the end of the session, students must request that their grades be reported by transcript to their respective schools. Financial aid is not available for visiting students.
A non-degree-seeking student is someone interested in taking classes but not wanting a degree from UMSL. Often these are students who have degrees but want to take additional undergraduate classes for personal or professional development. To become a non-degree-seeking student, applicants complete the application for admission and mark "non-degree-seeking." No application fee required. No transcripts are required; however, the admission applies only for that particular semester. To attend for another semester, the student must reapply.
Students wishing to become degree-seeking must meet the minimum transfer student requirements of 24 transferable, college-credit hours at a 2.0 gpa. Students may not switch from non-degree to degree-seeking after the first four weeks of the semester.
The non-degree application is available on-line, in person at 351 Millennium Student Center, or by calling 314-516-5451. Financial aid is not available for non-degree seeking students.
UMSL Express
UMSL Express provides Missouri's senior citizens (65 and older) easy access to undergraduate courses without limit on an audit (not for credit) space-available basis. Graduate courses are not available through this program. Students are subject to: non-refundable $25 registration fee, a parking fee, and course-related fees. Former UMSL Express students who reapply for the program must again pay the registration fee. UMSL Express applicants may obtain a registration form on-line, in person at 351 Millennium Student Center, or by calling 314-516-5451. Students should complete and return the form with proof of age to the Office of Admissions on the day before classes are scheduled to begin.