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A 52-year-old man from Reno, Nevada was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun after he was caught on Saturday, April 14, with two handguns and ammunition in his duffle bag while boarding a bus at the Greyhound station, 630 W. Harrison St.
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Crew steals textbooks, bikes
Two men lost a pair of textbooks and then their two rental bicycles in a concerted theft by three men while riding along the Riverwalk at 30 E. Lower Wacker Drive 2:15 p.m. Monday, April 9.
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Man threatens cops with knife
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Man robbed in jewelry store bathroom
Homeless man robbed at 'home'
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Man robs Citibank branch in the Loop
A man who said he had a gun and threatened to shoot up the place, robbed Citibank, 69 W. Washington St., at around 2:30 p.m. on March 12, making off with about $1,500.
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Downtown bank robbed
A man wearing a safety vest, a mask and yellow gloves or mittens robbed Chicago Community Bank on Thursday, March 1 without showing a weapon. Police said a man came into the bank at 52 E. Lake St. at around 10:30 a.m. March 1, and approached a teller, saying Give me everything you have and dont press any safety buttons. Police said the teller, a 21-year-old Bolingbrook woman, thought the man had a weapon in his coat pocket and gave him $3,670, police said, before he fled east on Lake Street.
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A:The Bible (for the stories and the spiritual inspiration), SAS Survival Handbook (to help me remember all I learned when my sons were in Boy Scouts) and something long and that I've never read. Can I have a pencil and paper? Then I could also write.
A: Oh, for only a month? My first thought on reading this question was the old Chinese proverb/curse 'may you live in interesting times'. But if it's only for a month, then I'd chose the American Revolutionary period. This is the beginning of the United State and the first definition of 'American'. Perhaps the siege of Boston early in the conflict, or maybe be in Virginia at the time of Yorktown. I might get to meet/see one of the founding fathers.
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A: Well, I've written stories in summer, spring and fall. Because there is an actual historical event in my stories, that sorta dictates which season it will be. Since a lot of the action in my stories occurs outside (cowboys, you know), guess why I've avoided winter time. Maybe I can come up with a Christmas story some time.
A: Want to write a Scottish historical, and if there was a market, one set in Ancient Greece. And the American Revolution.
A:Janice Holt Giles or Ellsworth Thane. Both wrote wonderful historical series that entranced me as a young reader. And yes, they are historical novels, but each had strong romantic thread.
A: Legendary person – I'd go for George Washington. A really fascinating character who's become more a caricature in modern times. But if you read any biographies, he was a very complex and fascinating man. And after visiting Mt. Vernon, and sitting on the back porch looking down over the lawn that falls away to the Potomac river, I know why he always spoke about wanting to go home.
A: US Soccer – I love international soccer, follow the World Cup qualifications and the cup itself. Why else would I be willing to get up in the middle of the night to watch the games that were played at 2am my time (2004 Cup)? Luckily this year the difference in time is better. US v. England on June 12 – check your local listing.
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Troubleshooting Problems – Noob2Pro #27 1
Applications on the Mac crash every so often. Some times this is a one off event that happens at random which you can just ignore. More persistent crashes and hangs can be a bigger problem. Troubleshooting these problems can take a while, however I am going to go through a list which I use to diagnose a problem and hopefully find a solution. This post will refer to application crashes, and not kernel panics. Kernel panics are usually harder to solver and nearly also involve some piece of hardware at fault.
Steps to solving application crashes:
1) Restart the app, probably a simple one to start with. I have apps open for long periods of time, if it starts hanging a lot its usually time to restart it.
2) Log off. This is usually done to clear caches and allow you Mac to reload files. Some times bits of code get overwritten in memory and cause frequent crashes if you have your computer on for a long time.
3) Restart. A more extreme version of number 2. This will clear all code from memory and allow you to start again. This will usually solve problems that are caused by apps running for too long.
4) Delete Preferences. If an app crashes frequently the preferences may have inadvertently be changed. Find the preference file in ~/Library/Preferences. Application name is usually at the end of the file name.
5) Update the app. The crash and bug you may be experiencing could be caused by dodgy code, this code may have been cleaned up in a new version. Head to the developers site and see if there is a new version of the app to download. This is the same as system updates though Software Update.
6) Disable plugins. If an application such as Firefox crashes it might be time to disable plugins and start them up one by one. You can then find what plugin is causing it and see if there is a solution on the plugin developers website.
That is the normal method I will usually take. If an application or system is constantly crashing it may be a deeper problem. The next couple of steps are more complicated yet allow you to nail the problem down more effectively. These methods contain a lot of computer output code which can be quite complicated so may not be suitable solutions for all.
1) Activity Monitor. This app is more than just a monitor for system resources, you can monitor what files and application opens. If you find that an app is crashing, select it from the list and press Inspect from the tool bar. On the window that opens select the "Open Files and Ports" tab and scroll to the bottom. When you Mac uses the program and accesses a file it will be added to the bottom of the list. You can then see which file is causing you the grief. For example Firefox would hang when I opened a new window. The file path to pop up in the window was the path the the Flash players file. I now know that Flash player was causing the problem and rectify it by downing the newest version of flash or searching for more help on this topic.
2) Spin Control. To access this app you need to have installed the developer tools from your install CD. Its located in /Developers/Applications/Performance Tools/. When an app hangs this little app will record the data from the application. Most of the time the data which is returned to you doesn't make much sense. However you may come across a file name or something else which you can use to see what the problem is. If you haven't got developer tools installed, it doesn't matter as the information you receive from Spin Control will probably not help you.
3) Console. You would think the the log reporting application, Console, would be full of information about crashes. However I find the information found within the error logs to be not very specific. However if you do look through the various logs (it takes some searching) you may find a small bit of information which points to the reason why an application is crashing. Its worth having a check, however don't let your hopes up.
To conclude, the best ways to solve why and app is crashing is to follow steps 1 – 6. For me this solves most of the problems I encounter. Only when applications are persistently crashing would I use the other three steps. If you find that a 3rd party app crashes a lot you may have to switch to a different app. If you find that your system is crashing a lot, it may be worth re-installing the operating system. Some re-occurring system problems may be due to hardware. If you have recently installed a new bit of RAM or a hard drive, you may need to check that out. Guides can easily be found on the web.


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MEDITATION 101…what can happen + how to make it work for you
Wrong. So wrong.
Let me walk you through a typical morning meditation experience. Now this is going to sound like I'm trying to convince you not to meditate. But quite the contrary. I'm trying to de-mystify the experience, mostly to demonstrate that meditation isn't this inaccessible experience nor is it only for the truly enlightened and spiritual'. It is, however a skill that needs to be learned, practiced and approached with dedication.
Here's a snapshot of a standard meditation session:
- Wake
- Wash face + brush teeth
- Light candles
- Sit in meditation chair
- Set timer to 20 minutes (I keep this on really low, with a gentle alarm tone and no vibrate!)
- Close eyes and begin gently repeating mantra
- Battle non-stop with the words and thoughts whipping around my head – continually steering back to my mantra
- Fight the urge to give up early, open my eyes or feel frustrated at every single distraction/sound!
- Alarm goes off – stop repeating mantra
- Rub hands together and then press palms into eyes
- Gently open eyes
As you can see – hardly enlightened or blissful, right? My morning session is usually the hardest one. Being a Vata dosha I am the most active – mentally – during the morning. I struggle to tame the monkey mind. Generally the 50 things I have to do before getting to work are simmering underneath the surface. Each 'thing' wants to be acknowledged and set free to run rampant through my mind, banging into each other and generally causing a mess.
Even though it's a struggle, that AM session is actually the most necessary. Without it, the monkeys in my mind multiply throughout the day and that's when the struggle truly begins. I battle to find stillness, and just sitting and 'being' with the experience, whatever that may be. It feels impossible to formulate my day, act with patience, stay clear and maintain 'big picture' thinking. Over time I've slowly found a routine that helps me domesticate the wilderness messing about in my mind. These usually happen before I settle into my meditation chair. I don't always do each one but pick and choose depending on how I am feeling.
Stretch – a few gentle sun salutes and long held hip openers connected with ujjayi breathing (a gentle whisper/ocean like sounding breath created by contracting the glottis in the throat and breathing in and out of the nose)
Journal– I take some time to note down my intuition for the day, expectations, goals and desires, or simply just a stream of consciousness to help me get 'stuff' down onto paper and out of my mind.
Affirmations – I have a written list of affirmations. Really they are desires written as if they have already come into fruition. This helps me remember the 'bigger picture' and makes me feel a little more connected to myself. It reminds me of what I'm working towards without getting too micro, as we do most days with our 'things-to-do' lists!
Pranayama – practice a few yogic breath-control techniques. My favourites are Nadi Shodana (alternate nostril breathing) and Kappalbhati (forceful breathing)
My advice, if you struggle with your morning meditation session don't be afraid to find a routine for you that works. You could try the above or even some other options such as:
- Rise
- Drink hot water + lemon to cleanse the body
- Morning exercise – sometimes a run or workout really , pen the body + mind allowing you to go deeper
- Shower, dress and get organised before sitting down to meditate.
- I know alot of people would disagree and they believe it's important to move into meditation not long after you rise but some people wake with a really active mind and need to find ways to help them along the way
For me, things have changed a bit. Now that I am practicing Ashtanga-Vinyasa every morning at 6am (out the door at 5:45am) my morning meditation practice has taken a bit of a battering. At the moment, I make sure my meditation and savasana (relaxation) session at the end of my yoga practice is at least 15-20mins. I use this time to totally bliss out and let go. Previously, savasana would only last 5 minutes at the moment and I was always so aware of my surroundings. Now, I let the sound of the breath as students flow through their practice wash over me like a wave, lulling me into a deeper state.
Sometimes I meditate at lunch, sitting in the park, or even in my car. In the evenings I meditate in my yoga room with a candle lit, wrapped in blanket – the snug, cosyness makes me feel safe and protected. The energy is much more subdued and my mind almost seems eager to be rid of its thought-shackles to hang out in 'the gap' – the place between your thoughts, the pause button where you can let out a big exhale. And when I am there, it is so soothing and blissful. My mind wobbles between the gap and thoughts, so it is still a constant push and pull as I steer back to the mantra. However, little cues tell me that I am in the right place.
Here are a few little things that can happen during a meditation session.
- Twitching
- Sighing
- Sneezing
- Hot hands + feet
- Feeling of heaviness or lightness
- Unsure of where you are in time/space
- Sound around you becomes dulled and distant.
- Feelings of anger, frustration and agitation may arise
- Feelings of elation, joy, sadness
- Spontaneous tears
It's good to be prepared for any of the above and more and realise that even when you don't feel 'blissed out' that you are still reaping the benefits of meditation but clearing stagnant emotions, baggage and energy.
Over time, by slowly training the mind to fight the monkeys you too will come to reap the benefits of meditation. It isn't this weird tree-loving yogi thing, and it's not just for people that are into hippy sort of behaviour. It's a skill – just like learning to ride a bike. And with time you will develop the skill so it's become something of a life-force for you. Giving much more that it takes.
What happens in your meditation session? Or have you yet to try it… if so, what do you think about meditating.
Signing off with an exhale.
Pause. Listen. Live
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The formula for the moment of inertia I=∫(y^2)da reveals that the resistance of any differential area da increases with its distance y from the neutral axis squared, forming a parabolic distribution. For a beam of rectangular cross-section, the resistance of top and bottom fibers with distance y = d/2 from the neutral axis is (d/2)^2. Thus, the moment of inertia, as geometric resistance, is the volume of all fibers under a parabolic surface, which is 1/3 the volume of a cube of equal dimensions, or I= bd ((d/2)^2)/3, or
1 Bending stress distribution over beam cross-section
2 Moment of inertia visualized as volume under parabolic surface
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4 Angle bar with asymmetrical stress distribution about x, y, and z-axes: maximum resistance about x-axis and minimum resistance about z-axis


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Ninety-seven victories in the regular season did not alter anything in the Cubs' routine, so a loss or two in the postseason will not change the team, either.
The Cubs have thrived on the relaxed approach of manager Joe Maddon, who has brought focus and belief to their clubhouse -- and a cheetah, sloth, armadillo and flamingo to batting practice.
The question is, though, now what? The Cubs gave the Mets what figured to be their best shot, starting Jake Arrieta, the most dominant pitcher in baseball in the second half of the season, and that didn't work at all. He allowed three runs before recording his first out. "And that was really it," Arrieta said.
So how do the Cubs handle being down two games to none without their ace in the hole? The answer from Maddon was that they will keep thinking the way they have all year. They'll try to be as loose as they were the day last month when he summoned exotic zoo animals in one of what the manager calls "sojourns from the normal."
"We're all about one-game winning streaks, very seriously. I really preach daily the one-day-at-a-time approach," Maddon said after his team's 4-1 loss Sunday night at Citi Field. "I know it's Psychobabble 101, but it actually works. So all I'm concerned about is the next game."
Logic says he should be very concerned, what with Mets ace Jacob deGrom going against Kyle Hendricks, a solid pitcher but not an Arrieta type. "DeGrom's very good, but we're very good also at the plate,'' Maddon said. "We have a lot of confidence in our players and our hitters."
None of the Cubs' hitters is a match for Daniel Murphy, whose two-run home run put the Mets ahead 3-0 in the bottom of the first. Arrieta said it was a curveball that was not all that bad a pitch. But his fastball wasn't as fast as usual and his overall game was not as sharp. And the result is a huge test for Maddon's laid-back philosophy.
"I definitely wasn't what I would have liked,'' Arrieta said after being outpitched by Noah Syndergaard. "You run into a guy like [Murphy] who's swinging the bat really well, hit a pitch off the plate that was not a bad pitch. But in the postseason, sometimes those things happen, even during the regular season. He stepped up in a big moment for his team and put them on the board with a two-run homer and Noah was able to give up only one."
Still, the Cubs under Maddon have been defined by a lack of panic. The manager set the tone in spring training when he said he appreciates all the angst in Chicago and talk of a curse on a team that hasn't won a World Series since 1908 but then added, "I just don't vibrate at that frequency."
He believes that playing major-league baseball is difficult and that players need an environment conducive to succeeding. Thus, he hired a magician to perform during a regular-season trip to Citi Field.
The Cubs will need to produce some magic of their own to get back in this series.
"They are good, we know that," Maddon said of the Mets. "We're also very good. We just have to string together some more at-bats. You've just got to turn the page, move it along."
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Chapter Seven: Storytellers
'All right.' The hulking man in blood-spattered plate armour braced his foot against the still twitching body of the manticore. 'We've killed your abomination — fine waste of a good man-eater, I'd say — so take us to the nearest city and we'll be out of your weird, feather-filled hair.'
This was a bit rich coming from a man who appeared to never clean his armour, crusty as it was with blood and gore, but nonetheless I touched my hair self-consciously. Shocking white streaked with grey and flecked with bird feathers of the same, I understood that it was not normal for either humans or elves, both of which I peripherally resembled. I knew my father had been half-elven, but of my mother I remembered only a warm white light — a sorcerer, perhaps, or some other practitioner of the arcane. My eyes, too, were unusual — molten gold with cat-eye slits, a gaze which seemed to make people uncomfortable.
Not that it usually concerned me — I rarely had anything to do with people. I guarded my grove and the animals and plants therein. There had never been any need for people — not until the Ninth Rain wandered into my Grove. I was still uncertain how much of their story was truth and how much was lies, but they had been fair in their treatment of me thus far, and helped me dispatch the creature corrupting the Grove, as well as being considerate of the land at my request and to their own inconvenience. Not without complaint, of course, but then people did complain a lot, in my limited experience.
'I'm grateful for your help,' I said. 'No outsiders have ever done so much good for this sacred grove. Of course I will show you to the city.'
(Me: Do I know the way to the city?)
(Pauline: You have the Nomad background trait, right? You remember everywhere you've ever been — you know the way.)
'See?' Vandellis turned to grin at the little bard. 'Killing people always leads to good things for us.'
'And helping people,' said the golden dragonborn, Arries, with a furrow of his scaly brow.
The gore-spattered cleric shrugged. 'I'm less sure of that.'
'Come with me,' I said. 'And quietly.'
'Why?' Hanley walked over and gave the manticore's lolling head a good kick with her tiny feet. 'We've killed your big bad beastie. There's nothing else here you want us to fuck up, is there?'
'Nothing I would allow you to harm,' I said. 'But plenty of things I would allow to harm you. This is their grove, after all.'
Hanley looked ready to argue, but the horn-headed one, Ram, held out a calming hand. 'It's fine, Hanley. I've got a spell for this.'
'We ought to harvest materials from the manticore before we go,' I said thoughtfully. 'There's much there it would be a shame to waste.'
'You know how to gut and skin such a beast?' said Ram. 'Because I could certainly make use of the stinger.'
'And I'd like the eyes,' added Ellis. When everyone looked at him, he added, 'What? I just want them. Why does Ram have a monopoly on gore?'
'It's not so different from a mortal beast,' I said. 'It may take some time.'
(Me: How long will it take?)
(Pauline: Depends on how well you roll on your survival check. 2 hours at a minimum.)
(Me: Okay, I'll roll …)
(Ellis: I'll assist!)
(Me: Okay, that's an 14)
(Pauline: +2 for Ellis. Okay.)
It was bloody work and as the body was cooling fast, we had to pick and choose what we claimed from the body. Vandellis took the eyes, and the heart besides. I took the hide, which would turn aside most weapons and might make good armour if I could find a tanner to make it. Ram took the stinger, after extracting a good portion of its venom and blood.
I found the whole process repulsive. I had skinned many an animal over the years — it was wasteful to let rot what could be used — but never something with a humanoid face. This abomination had spoken Common in a long forked tongue, and smiled with an over-sized human mouth full of yellowed human teeth. It had been a person, in its way, a cruel one who desired only the suffering of others. It's birth, life, and death were all unnatural, and I was glad to see it gone, but it still felt wrong to tear the skin from something that wore a human face.
Once our grisly work was done, we went to a stream to wash before I guided them north, out of the Grove, out of the swamp, and toward the city of Sinterlan, which I knew little of but had travelled around many times.
As we walked, Hanley bickered with whoever she could bait into an argument — sometimes Vandellis, who seemed to enjoy the conflict, sometimes Arries, who tried to agree with everything she said just to get out of the argument, and sometimes Ram, who she seemed to genuinely dislike and for whom she reserved her sharpest barbs.
Arries and Hanley walked behind me, Vandellis behind them, and Ram trailed at the rear, trying and failing to read as he walked, and stumbling often.
The third time I had to stop and go back to find him, when it became apparent that he was out of hearing range and certainly far from sight, I suggested, somewhat out of desperation, 'Perhaps you would do better to focus only on walking?'
He blinked his unnerving purple eyes at me. 'Walking requires very little concentration — and it would be a terrible shame to miss out on reading time, when I have so much reading to do.'
'Little concentration,' I repeated, with a slight cant of my head.
His lips twitched. 'I admit, it's … it is somewhat easier with a road underfoot rather than all of these roots and shrubs. I'll put away my book for now, out of respect for your guidance. You know this environment far better than I, after all.' He tucked his book into his satchel; it vanished inside with no visible change to the pack itself.
Magic, perhaps. I'd heard of such creations, which held a far greater space internally than they appeared to hold externally. It was something far different than the magic I knew — that was a magic of arcane luxury, where the power I drew from the land was primal and sacred, something I had to tend and grow as surely as if I tended a tree from seed to sapling.
'What are you reading?' I asked over my shoulder as I guided him over root and rock, back to the others of his party. 'Some magic book, I suppose?'
'I, um, I'd rather not say,' he replied. His cheeks darkened to a more blueish shade of purple.
'It's only you and I here,' I said. 'But I respect the desire of privacy.'
'Well … look. And don't tell Hanley.'
He pulled the book out of his bag. It appeared to have a leather cover, but he passed his hand over it and the illusion dropped, revealing a cover with a woman in a flowing dress pining for a topless red tiefling with cloven hooves. I couldn't read the title — I'd never had the need nor the opportunity to learn — so I found it hard to make sense of the cover. 'What's it about?' I asked.
(Hanna: Oh my god.)
(Ellis: Oh my GOD.)
(Hanna: This whole time Ram's been reading romance?)
(Pauline: Shh. No out of character chatter.)
His brow pinched at my question. 'It's … well, it's a romance novel.'
I stared, uncomprehending. 'A love story?'
'Well, yes.' He paused. 'You … are you literate?'
'I can't read, if that's what you're getting at,' I said. His expression became amorphous, as if he was fighting to keep it calm. 'I didn't know there were love stories.'
'There are books about everything you can imagine, some for the facts, but some just for the pure joy of a story.'
'When my people gather, we tell stories,' I said. I looked at the book and felt a pang of longing. 'We gather rarely, and the stories are always my favourite part.'
'It sounds lonely,' he said.
I blinked and met his eyes. 'I never thought so. But I did miss the stories.'
He nodded, then cleared his throat and looked away. 'Hanley's a storyteller. I'll see if I can convince her to tell one around the campfire tonight, before we make it to the city.'
'I'd like that,' I said. He placed his illusion on the book again and tucked it away, but though it was gone from my sight my thoughts turned to it again and again. A story that one could enjoy privately. A whole world inside one's own mind.
When we caught up to the group, they were setting up camp on a hillside. Vandellis was gutting a boar while Arries set up divine wards and Hanley played a gentle tune on her flute. She set it aside as we arrived.
'Finally! Talk about anything exciting?'
'Not really,' I said, and Ram gave me a grateful look.
'Although I was thinking — it's been a while since you gave us a story.'
Hanley grinned. 'I could use the practice — I'm getting fucking rusty and I'd like to make coin doing it when we get to Sinterlan.'
I warmed myself by the fire while Hanley considered her choice of story. I looked for Ram, but he was again on the edge of the group, gazing out across the plains to the city, sprawled and twinkling in the distance.
I found myself wishing that he would sit at the fire as well.


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The abstract submission is open for the 14th International Conference on the Physics and Chemistry of Ice (PCI-2018 in Zürich) taking place in Zürich (Switzerland) between the 08-12 January 2018. This international symposium series dates back 55 years and is devoted to research on all aspects of ice. The broad field of topics is linked by the focus on fundamentals.
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Enough of the Khan versus Khan clash this week. Newspapers, tabloids, television channels, internet sites… it's the same topic everywhere: Will SRK outsmart Salman? Or will Salman outdo SRK? Which of the two films, DON and JAAN-E-MANN, will reach the winning post first? Will thriller crush romance? Or will romance trounce thriller?
Why do we pit two actors or two films all the while? Is it some kind of a battle? A war, where one has to win and the other, lose? Why can't two films co-exist? The best thing about this so-called 'clash of the titans' is that both belong to different genres. There's a thriller on one hand and romance on the other. Isn't that great?
I can understand the excitement for the Diwali releases. With approx. Rs. 85 crores riding on these two films, the industry is going to monitor their outcome with a magnifying glass. But haven't two or more films worked during the festive week? So why can't two films co-exist now? We don't need to pull one down to make the other a hero. Definitely not!
Has Diwali always proved to be a lucky period? Well, most of the times! That explains why a majority of producers don't think twice before scheduling their films in Diwali. Let's go down memory lane and find out the audience reception to the Diwali releases…
- 2005: GARAM MASALA [hit], KYON KI… [flop], SHAADI NO. 1 [flop].
- 2004: VEER-ZAARA [hit], AITRAAZ [hit], NAACH [flop], MUGHAL-E-AZAM [hit].
- 2003: PINJAR [flop], SSSSHHH… [flop], INTEHA [flop], RAJA BHAIYA [flop].
- 2002: JEENA SIRF MERRE LIYE [flop], WAAH…! TERA KYA KEHNA [flop], ANNARTH [flop], LEELA [flop].
- 2001: TERA MERA SAATH RAHEN [flop], DEEWAANAPAN [flop], YEH ZINDAGI KA SAFAR [flop], ABHAY [flop].
- 2000: MOHABBATEIN [hit], MISSION KASHMIR [above average].
- 1999: HUM SAATH-SAATH HAIN [hit], SHOOL [flop], MAA KASAM [flop], ROCKFORD [average].
- 1998: KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI [hit], BADE MIYAN CHOTE MIYAN [hit].
- 1997: DIL TO PAGAL HAI [hit], GHULAM-E-MUSTHAFA [average], BHAI [above average].
- 1996: GHATAK [hit], SAPOOT [average].
- 1995: D.D.L.J. [hit], YARAANA [flop], GANGSTER [flop].
Sequels and remakes are 'in'. Every second producer is either planning a remake of a yesteryear hit or attempting a sequel. The super-success of KRRISH, PHIR HERA PHERI and LAGE RAHO MUNNABHAI has infused new hope in the production sector and several producers feel that the way to a moviegoer's heart is via sequels or remakes.
But let's not get over-enthusiastic…
Year ago, soon after MAINE PYAR KIYA hit the bull's eye, as many as 20 + love stories were launched in the following month. Similarly, after HUM AAPKE HAIN KOUN, it became mandatory to include dada-dadi, nana-nani, chacha-chachi, bhaiya-bhabhi, didi-jeejaji in films. Following a trend is not new. But there's a saturation point for everything… for remakes and sequels too!
I find this extremely amusing. And I am sure a lot of people within the industry do so. Week after week, a section of the media throws figures such as Rs. 25 crores first week business, Rs. 50 crores in four weeks and Rs. 75 crores in six weeks. My only question to these geniuses / whizkids / maharathis / box-office gurus / trade pandits / know-alls is, can we have a breakdown of those Rs. 25 crores, Rs. 50 crores and Rs. 75 crores?
Chalo, let's accept that these figures are accurate, precise, perfect, faultless, flawless. But can we please, please, please, please have a breakdown of those 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 crores, theatre-wise, city-wise or circuit-wise? Please oblige us. You'd really be doing a big favor to the film industry by giving a breakdown.
If we're talking of facts and figures, why not support it with proof? Everyone knows that several traders don't even disclose the actual box-office receipts and many producers have knocked on the doors of their associations to get the business statements. So if the copyright holders don't have an access to the actual business, how do these upstarts come up with figures? Come to think of it, do these 'whizkids' even know how many circuits exist in India in the first place? Or is it just a strategy to pull the wool over the reader's eyes?
Let's not bluff, let's get real!
I can understand if you're a rank newcomer and not well versed with the functioning of the film industry. But why did established singer Kumar Sanu release his maiden production UTTHAAN half-heartedly? The film was released with minimal publicity at a handful of single screens and expectedly, went completely unnoticed. Why Sanu-da, why?
[Weekend: October 14-16, 2005]
Much was expected from Ekta Kapoor's KOI AAP SA, partly because it happened to be the next release after the immensely successful KYAA KOOL HAI HUM. But the dismal opening response to KOI AAP SA proved yet again that no one knows what's playing in the viewer's mind. No one knows what he'd watch or skip.
KOI AAP SA was released on Wednesday [Dashehra], instead of Friday, at several screens, but despite the festive mood, the occupancy at movieplexes was shockingly low [10% to 15% in some shows]. KOI AAP SA was a complete non-starter and the word of mouth was so negative, it fell even before it could rise on Friday.
[Weekend: October 15-17, 2004]
With several inconsequential films hitting the marquee and none of the earlier releases having the capacity to sustain, the slack phase continued its uninterrupted sprint at the box-office. And with the holy month of Ramadan having begun, a sizeable section of moviegoers were staying away from cinema halls.
The three new releases -- DIL BECHARA PYAAR KA MAARA, BHOLA IN BOLLYWOOD and HATYA THE MURDER [a much-delayed film starring Akshay Kumar and Varsha Usgaonker] -- didn't do much to uplift the sagging morale of the film industry. Not much was expected anyways!
At the rate films were flopping, it was more of film industry bechari hit ki maari.


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Making the rounds on Twitter today is this figure from a cancer research paper manuscript (archived in PubMed):
That someone would consider this fit for either submission or archiving is surprising.
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How the originals got archived is not clear. Apparently, this should not have happened.
This is a good example of the power of good graphics.
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Reel along meadows, vineyards, and farmlands, hopping off your bike to explore tiny medieval villages hugged by riverbanks during this bike tour through Central Europe.
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Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 45|
- Biking: 2 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Starting From
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Czech Republic, Germany & Austria: Český Krumlov & Wachau ValleyMedieval fortresses, abbeys, and charming villages unfold before you during this perennially popular exploration of Central Europe. On some days during your multi-country tour, you'll ride through rippling rural scenery of farms and meadows, cruising past tiny hamlets and villages—on others, you'll pass tranquil towns hugged by riverbanks, stunning lakes, and lush forests. In the Czech Republic, explore uninhibited Bohemian culture oozing with medieval authenticity. Cross a pedestrian-only border into Germany and feast on delicious meals overlooking the Danube river. And in Austria, reel along orchards and vineyards dotted by castle ruins. From Baroque farmhouses to Bavarian beer gardens, immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime journey by foot, bicycle, and boat.
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- Daily Mileage: 15 - 45|
- Biking: 2 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Tour Highlights
- Discover Cesky Krumlov, a Bohemian town brimming with medieval authenticity.
- Explore the village of Holašovice, a uniquely preserved UNESCO site.
- Savor lunch with a local family for an authentic taste of everyday Czech life.
- Cycle bucolic routes past farms, meadows, and villages.
- Cross into Germany via a unique border crossing for pedestrians and bicycles only.
- Indulge in the spirit of Bavaria over lunch at a typical beer garden.
- Picnic on the banks of the River Inn, with views of mighty Neuburg fortress overhead.
- Marvel at the stunning views as you cruise through Austria's famous Schlögener Schlinge.
- Spin through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO-designated landscape of hillside orchards, vineyards, ruined castles, abbeys, and churches.
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Jun2.7 in
Jul2.6 in
Aug2.5 in
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Oct1.2 in
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|12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
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Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague
An upscale boutique hotel boasting an award-winning Art Nouveau design, the Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague is ideally located on the west bank of the Vltava River, near the Charles Bridge and within easy reach of Pragues historic and tourist districts. The National Theatre, Dancing House, Prague Castle and numerous other architectural and cultural treasures are within walking distance, and music lovers will appreciate the proximity to Mozarts Prague residence. VBT has also included a Prague Transportation Pass, to allow you easy, unlimited public transportation to other areas of Prague.
Hotel Bellevue
Situated in the pedestrian center of the UNESCO World Heritage-protected town of Cesky Krumlov, the four-star Hotel Bellevue occupies a meticulously renovated 16th-century building. The hotel features an outdoor terrace, a restaurant with French-inspired cuisine, wine cellar, inviting public spaces and guest rooms decorated with light colors and classic furnishings. An onsite sauna is available, as well as massage services (to be reserved and paid locally).
Altstadt Hotel
The Altstadt Hotel is located in a quiet quarter of Passau, on the banks where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. From its terrace, bar and restaurant, guests can enjoy a wonderful view of the river and castle overlooking the water. The hotel is located in an ancient German building, and it exudes a warm, family character in an intimate atmosphere. The rooms are quite spacious with a modern touch. An Internet connection is available in the hotel lobby and in your room.
Kirchenwirt Weissenkirchen
A cluster of three buildings—including two newly renovated 16th-century structures—the family-run Kirchenwirt Weissenkirchen offers modern comforts in a cozy atmosphere. Each building features its own unique style and beautiful appointments, such as cross vaults, high wooden ceilings and solid wood furniture. Enjoy regional specialties prepared from fresh local ingredients in the restaurant. Some rooms also offer Danube views.
Raffelsberger Hof
This 15-room boutique hotel in the heart of Austrias stunning Wachau Valley has been lovingly restored by its owners, the Anton family, to recall its early days as the home of a ship master. The beautiful, late-Renaissance structure was built in 1574. Antique furnishings and special touches like old door locks, wrought-iron lamps and vaulted ceilings give it the flair of days gone by. Yet, you will enjoy modern comforts, including free WiFi, a flower-filled garden, the Renaissance Vault wine lounge, Sanarium sauna and a Baroque-style breakfast room.
Hotel Stefanie
Boasting more than 400 years of hospitality, the Hotel Stefanie is the oldest hotel in Vienna and also one of the most beautiful. Named after the wife of Crown Prince Rudolph, Princess Stefanie, the hotel blends modern comfort with traditional charm. Its superior location—near the Danube River on Taborstrasse, the main road into the very heart of the city—puts you close to such notable sights as St. Stephens Cathedral, making it a great location from which to discover the city on foot. An area full of restaurants and shops is also nearby. Should you wish to venture farther afield, the hotel is well served by city transportation. An Internet connection is available in the hotel lobby and in your room.
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2020 Pre-Trip Extension - Prague
2 Nights From $395 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at the Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague
- 3-day Prague Transportation Pass
- Daily breakfast
- City Information
- Airport transfers
Depart from home for the Czech Republic. The particulars of your arrival overseas are detailed with your flight itinerary.
Upon arrival at the Prague airport, claim your luggage and clear customs. If your luggage is lost, you must fill out a PIR form before leaving the customs area; VBT representatives are not allowed into the customs area. Also, make sure that your VBT luggage tags are attached to your bags so that your representative can identify you.
Upon leaving customs, enter the arrival hall and look for your VBT representative, who will be holding a VBT sign. Your representative welcomes you to Prague and helps you transfer via taxi or van (approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic) to your Prague hotel. If your VBT representative is not immediately in sight, there is a "Meeting Point Column" just outside of the Arrivals gate. Please wait there, as the VBT representative may be transferring with an earlier arrival. They should arrive within 30 minutes of your scheduled arrival. VBT recommends you exchange money in town for a better rate and not at the airport exchange office.
Your hotel room may not be available until after 2:00 p.m. If you arrive early, you may store your luggage with the reception desk. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin your exploration of the city with your included 3-day Prague Transportation Pass.
At the hotel, your VBT representative, Barbra (or her colleague), will be available to offer information about getting around and also about restaurants and sites of interest, as well as purchasing tickets for some of Prague's many high-quality classical music venues. You will also have the option to book a walking tour of the city (at an additional cost ranging between €32 and €45, with entrance fees included). Barbra's schedule varies and is dependent on the group members' arrivals. Her actual schedule will be relayed upon your arrival in Prague.
VBT provides you with City Information that includes information and recommendations on what to see and do during your stay in Prague. You may reach VBT's local meet and greet representative, Barbra Zukalová, in advance by email at [email protected] to make guided tour reservations in Prague or by phone at +420 602 377 180.
Hotel: Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague
Explore Prague's unsurpassed culture and history. You may wish to visit Prague Castle, the city's most popular site. Originally constructed during the ninth century, the castle has been expanded over the centuries from a wooden fortress surrounded by earthen bulwarks into an imposing citadel. Today, spread over 18 acres (7 hectares), it is the largest ancient castle in the world, averaging 1,870 feet (570 meters) long and 420 feet (128 meters) wide. Among its fascinating mix of architectural styles is a classical Baroque façade dating to the 18th-century reign of Maria Theresa.
Also well worth a visit is the Jewish Quarter of Josefov, named after the Emperor Josef II, whose reforms helped to ease living conditions there. Located in the Old Town, the Jewish Quarter includes the remains of Prague's former Jewish ghetto. Since many Jewish people died during World War II or were forced by the Communist regime to leave the country, the current Jewish community in Prague numbers only 5,000 to 6,000 people.
First recorded as early as 1091, the Old Town is the oldest of Prague's quarters. Its center, the Old Town Square, is dominated by the Gothic-style Church of Our Lady Before Tyn and the Town Hall. You might also wish to explore the "New" Town, founded in the 14th century.
Hotel: Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague
Meals: Breakfast
Spend another day enjoying Prague.
VBT Air Package guests arrive throughout the day.
Hotel: Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague
Meals: Breakfast
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2020 Post-Trip Extension - Vienna
2 Nights From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
- 2 nights at the Hotel Stefanie
- Daily breakfast
- City Information
- Airport transfers
Vienna is famous for its museums. You may want to start your discovery of the city at some of the best. The Secession Building is renowned for its architectural design as well as for its Art Nouveau collections. The Kunsthistorisches, rated one of Europe's finest art museums, has a superb collection of Rubens, along with a large collection of works by Pieter Brueghel the Elder. In the evening, enjoy dinner on your own in one of the city's many fine restaurants.
Hotel: Hotel Stefanie
Meals: Breakfast
Today, continue your exploration of the city, perhaps visiting the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. The school trains both horses and riders according to centuries-old methods and is famous for its Lipizzaner horses. Or spend the afternoon at the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Built in 1279, it remains an impressive tribute to the Habsburgs' great power and wealth. Today, it houses the offices of the Austrian president, the chapel where the Vienna Boys' Choir performs, and the hall where the Spanish Riding School's Lipizzaner stallions amaze their audiences. Another notable sight is St. Stephen's Cathedral, renowned for its Gothic stonework and the largest bell in Austria. The Schönbrunn Palace Gardens offer symmetrical paths and manicured trees. Be certain to shop at the Nachsmarkt—Austria's largest and grandest open-air market.
If you've already explored the urban charms of Vienna, head for the rolling hills and trails of the Wienerwald or the Prater woods. Beethoven used the Viennese woods for inspiration and often strolled through them while composing music in his head. Strauss also incorporated the woods and their charms into his music. The delightful woods of Vienna are within easy reach of the city.
Hotel: Hotel Stefanie
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast* this morning, transfer to the Vienna airport (approximately 30 minutes) for your departing flight**. Please ensure you are waiting in the hotel reception area at the designated transfer time.
*Please note: For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the front desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.
**Please note: VBT recommends that you check your transfer time in your "Transfer Reminder" or with the hotel's reception desk the night before your flight. VBT transfer times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you extend your stay beyond the scheduled program dates, return transportation to the airport will be at your own expense.
Meals: Breakfast
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Built on an elevated 2512sq m block in a cul-de-sac, this double-storey home has plenty of living space indoors and out, with timber accents and a country-style design.
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Planning & Zoning
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Weston 2020 Town Plan of Conservation and Development
What is a POCD?
The Town of Weston Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), with assistance from the planning consulting firm of Milone & MacBroom, Inc. (MMI), is preparing an update to the Town's Plan of Conservation and Development, or POCD. The POCD is intended to provide a long-term vision for the Town and help guide decision making relating to growth, development, and conservation over the next ten years. The State of Connecticut requires municipalities to update their POCD every ten years.
As a comprehensive plan, the POCD will look at a range of topics that will influence Weston over the coming decade, including demographics, housing, land use, community facilities, infrastructure, economic development, open space, recreation, transportation and sustainability. While it is important to understand data and trends, it is equally important to understand the priorities of the community.
The POCD Process
The PZC will review updated information on demographic, housing, land use, economic and other trends to understand existing conditions. Coupled with this data analysis, input from the community through a community survey and workshops will enable the PZC to identify Weston's challenges, opportunities and priorities in order to craft a community vision for the next ten years. The PZC will formulate objectives and strategies that advance this vision through a participatory and iterative process that includes ample opportunities for the public to weigh in through workshops and planning exercises. The PZC will then oversee the development of the draft POCD which will be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen and the regional council of governments for their review and comment prior to adoption.
The planning process is anticipated to occur in 2019. We want the community to get involved in the planning process in order to set a clear vision and supported objectives for the POCD. Several opportunities for engagement will occur throughout the planning process.
Data Documents
The following documents are the latest available updates in the POCD process.
Draft of the 2020 Town Plan of Conservation & Development, January 22, 2020
Weston Town Center Traffic Study, October 10, 2019
Public Workshop, October 10, 2019
Public Workshop, September 9, 2019
Comprehensive Results of 2018 Town Planning Survey, August 2, 2019
Milone & MacBroom, Inc.'s Weston Town Center Master Plan, June 24, 2019
Slideshow on Town Center Report, June 24, 2019
Slideshow on Town Center Planning & Design Process Workshop, May 4, 2019
Slideshow on Discovery Session Workshop, April 6, 2019
Citizen Survey – Preferences on Amenities in Town Center (unofficial results compiled by K. Edgar, P&Z Chairman)
Data Analysis, January 7, 2019
Data Analysis, February 5, 2019
2018 Citizen Survey
Weston 2010 Town Plan of Conservation and Development
Department Information
The Planning and Zoning/Conservation Administrative Assistant is located in the Weston Town Hall Annex, 24 School Road. She provides administrative support for the Conservation Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The responsibilities of this position include setting-up and scheduling Planning & Zoning and Conservation Commission meetings and public hearings, taking minutes of the P&Z Commission, maintaining bond status information, receiving applications and permits, and completing research as necessary.
The P&Z/Conservation Administrative Assistant provides information by telephone or in person to town officials, town employees, residents and other parties concerning the policies of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Conservation Commission.
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Kieron and I just talked about this year. We both think he made quite a bit of progress and that he doesn't really need to work into the summer.
He has a good routine going. He didn't work particularly intensely this year, but none of my other 9th graders ever had a particularly productive year, so I was comfortable with it.
He audited several lecture series from Homeschool Connections
• Introduction to Logic
• Logical Fallacies and Paradoxes
• Latin Boot Camp
• Latin 1
• Homer's Odyssey
He read voraciously, mostly library fare – fantasy and science fiction. Also some historical fiction and some PG Wodehouse.
For Formal Reading he went through:
• Old Testament Readings vol 1 and 2
• Readings fin Ancient History
• Famous Men of Greece
• The Iliad
• The Odyssey (not finished yet)
• King Solomon's Ring
• Instant Biology
• Mystery of the Periodic Table
• Fabre's Book of Insects
• Screwtape Letters
In Math, he is halfway through Jacob's Geometry. I wanted him to have time to fill any gaps from Algebra and basic math so we did a lot of review type exercises and SAT sample questions. I think he has more confidence than he did last year.
He wrote several stories (that was the heart of our language arts curriculum, though we did some grammar and literary analysis earlier in the year).
He did some online Biology and History tests, and reviewed the Catechism a little.
He also participated in Morning Time – we read and discussed Treasures of the Snow, King of the Golden River, some poetry, and various historical pieces.
And he played lots of board games with his brothers, narrated many, many reviews or critiques of games and movies, and did football during fall. He sledded with his brothers during the winter.
So the last couple of months are going to be wrap-up.
My plans:
• Historical Tales: The Romans
•Readings in Ancient History (Rome)
• Apprenticeship – computer programming with his Dad
• Start "Crash-Proof Your Kids" with familiarity with cars and how they work
• Homeschool Connections – The Mass Explained (probably)
• Photo nature study (his sister gave him her old camera and I want him to go out and use it once the snow melts – that can be his "nature study project" for this year).
• James Herriot – at least one of the books
• Galen and the Gateway to Medicine
• Chemical History of the Candle (if time provides – otherwise next year).
• Keep working on story-writing using the progym.
• Finish Latin 1 from Homeschool Connections
• If time provides, some books from modern literature like The Chosen, To Kill a Mockingbird, An Episode of Sparrows etc. – things he wouldn't pick up on his own that I still want him to read at some point.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Wrapping Up 9th Grade
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Hi Willa - Happy Easter!ReplyDelete
This looks like (in general, if not specifics) what I believe our homeschooling will morph into in the high school years. I was wondering what he is doing other than the reading (and occasional tests) - how do you know what he is retaining or does that even matter to you? Is it discussion? Writing? Something I'm not thinking of?
I can just see my oldest (with LDs) reading a lot but not testing or writing much. Discussing EVERYTHING - she never stops talking, LOL! - but I always worry if that is good enough. College may not be in her future but I don't want to hold her back either.
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On October 12, 2001, Governor Gray Davis signed into law Assembly Bill 540 (Stats. 2001, ch. 814) adding a new section, 68130.5, to the California Education Code. Section 68130.5 created a new exemption from the payment of non-resident tuition for certain non-resident students who have attended high school in California and received a high school diploma or its equivalent.
If you're granted an AB 540 exemption, you will be charged in-state tuition and fees, and not the supplemental tuition charged to nonresidents.
Who is eligible?
- Students who, for various reasons, are classified as nonresidents, as well as undocumented students, may be eligible.
- You must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible:
- Attend a California high school for three or more years (9th grade counts).
- Graduate (or will graduate) from a high school in California or the equivalent (a High School Equivalency Certificate issued by the California State GED Office or a Certificate of Proficiency resulting from the California High School Proficiency Examination are considered equivalent to high school graduation).
- You must also have signed the California Nonresident Exemption Request, which states that you meet all the requirements to qualify for AB 540 status and, if you are undocumented, are in the process of adjusting your immigration status (or will do so as soon as you are eligible).
Who is not eligible?
- Students in possession of nonimmigrant visas (including, but not limited to any of the following visas: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T*, TN/TD, TWOV, U* and NATO) are not eligible for this exemption.
- *Except for holders of T and U visas: UC policy permits T and U visa holders with approved I-485 applications who meet the requirements described above to be exempt from nonresident supplemental tuition until they are eligible to establish California residency according to UC policy.
- DACA students who do not meet the AB 540 tuition requirements listed above will not be eligible for the exemption.
How to Apply
1. After you have accepted an offer of admission, submit your Statement of Legal Residence to the campus residence deputy.
2. If you then receive a nonresident classification, the campus residence deputy may provide additional forms for you to complete to determine your eligibility for the AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption. Be prepared to provide official high school transcripts and proof of high school graduation.
Once you're granted the exemption, you won't need to reapply as long as your visa status doesn't change, and you're continuously enrolled in the program to which you've been admitted.
On September 27th, 2014, a new section, 68130.5 was added to the California Education Code. Section 68130.5 under the AB 2000 is an extension of the AB 540. The AB 2000 created an exemption from the payment of out of state tuition for students who have attended and graduated a California High School with an equivalent of three years or more.
If you're granted an AB 2000 exemption, you will be charged in-state tuition and fees, and not the supplemental tuition charged to nonresidents.
On October 5th, 2017, a new section, 68130.5 was added to the to the California Education Code. Section 68130.5 under the SB 68 is an extension of the AB 540. The SB 68 created an exemption from nonresident tuition. The SB 68 expanded the requirements of the AB 540/ AB 2000 to include students who have attended and graduated from a community college with an associate's degree.
The exemption lets students who have attended a minimum of three years in a California high school, elementary, secondary, adult school or a community college, or a combination of any to be granted in-state tuition. However, the bill requires that the students get an associate degree from a California Community College, graduated from a California high school or met minimum requirements to transfer to a California State University or University of California.
Additional questions? See more here!