tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167212192012-05-15T18:46:40.489-07:00A Blog dedicated to Santa Monica College & the story and people behind it. Please join us in our courageous fight to SAVE SMC!phoenixgenesishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254699341191534282noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16721219.post-3794953355605267142010-06-12T01:24:00.000-07:002010-06-12T01:33:07.387-07:00

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E3 2009 & E3 2010 Square-Enix LineupBy: Des ManttariEditor-in-Chief,Phoenix GenesisJune 11, 2010.Sometimes it's more fun to look back into the video game industry's past and our impressions of it than to look to the future. With Another E3 Expo right around the corner, you can read my comments from last year's presentation by Square-Enix and then compare it with their upcoming lineup of games

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Learning Well with “My French Coach” by UBISOFT By: Dolores "Lolly" Hernandez Staff Writer Phoenix Genesis June 11, 2010. I never imagined being able to retain so many words in French in so little time. Well, I have found the best tool for learning a foreign language, and in my case, for learning French. It is extremely easy to use. It’s called “My French Coach,” made by UBISOFT for the

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E3 Expo 2009 Sneakpeek VideoBy: Des ManttariEditor-In-ChiefPhoenix GenesisJune 10, 2010I can't wait for this year's E3. Enjoy the quick video I threw together from June 1, 2009.(c) 2010: Phoenix Genesis/MBS LPFeel free to link or print this; just include the SAVE SMC URL: http://savesmc.blogspot.com/

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E3 2009 Photos Added To Our New Flickr AccountBy: Des ManttariEditor-In-ChiefPhoenix GenesisJune 10, 2010We have just opened a new Flickr account. You can access it HERE or to your right in the Phoenix Genesis Portal sidebar. We are excited to finally have a chance to show the setup of last year's E3 2009 Expo (June 1, 2009) at the Los Angeles Convention Center. We hope you will find them

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E3 2009: Overall ImpressionsBy: Des ManttariEditor-In-ChiefPhoenix GenesisJune 8, 2010For the first time in 3 years, The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) trade show returned to its former glory at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown LA. Given the fact that we’re in an economic recession, the show was fairly impressive. It was a chance to reunite with old friends while meeting some new

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Uncharted: Drake’s FortuneBy: Des ManttariEditor-In-ChiefPhoenix GenesisJune 8, 2010Game developer Naughty Dog has always produced a top-notch franchise for owners of Sony PlayStation consoles. Those who played the original PlayStation enjoyed the Crash Bandicoot platformer franchise. Who didn’t enjoy the orange quirky marsupial named Crash as he made his way through interesting levels. Then

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Ratchet And Clank Future: Tools Of DestructionDes ManttariEditor-In-ChiefPhoenix GenesisJune 2, 2009“Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools Of Destruction” is the first installment of the stellar franchise into the Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment system. Once again, Insomniac Games has proven their expertise in providing a truly spectacular gaming experience. Even without the 720p high definition audio

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Animal Crossing: Wild World ReviewDes ManttariEditor-In-Chief,Phoenix GenesisJune 2, 2009“Animal Crossing: Wild World” is perhaps not only the highest selling game for the Nintendo DS handheld system, but it has a huge fan base. Several extensive websites can be found online where fans of the game can provide clothing pattern ideas, custom town musical themes, and strategy and information for the

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Secrets of the PlayStation 3Des ManttariEditor-In-ChiefPhoenix GenesisMay 21, 2009When Sony first introduced the PlayStation game console to the world, there was a great deal of excitement. Games such as Final Fantasy VII raised the bar with its expansive world, well-crafted gameplay, and compelling characters and storyline. Not only could the player pop in a CD of a game, but one could play

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Here's a letter that floated into my inbox recently, allegedly from The Soprano's very own Christopher Moltisanti. I repost it here in its entirety (see link below excerpt screenshot).CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE LETTER!!!-- Des Manttari,Editor-in-Chief,Phoenix Genesis(c) 2007: Phoenix Genesis/MBS LPFeel free to link or print this; just include the SAVE SMC URL: http://savesmc.blogspot.com/

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The long awaited Official SAVE SMC MySpace Profile has launched! We are serious online student journalists dedicated to in-depth coverage of Santa Monica Community College District and its vocational satellite campus, the Academy of Entertainment and Technology. We have been actively fighting for the rights of the SMC Community since 2005 and have over 2000 pages of information available

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On the Santa Monica College Academy of Entertainment and Technology website, Dean of External Programs Katharine Muller begs for money and donations. "We are always looking for donations of equipment and software. An individual or company can also support us with a financial contribution." But this isn't the first time Katharine Muller has thrown up the online plea. As far back as April 1, 2003,

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In our blog article entitled "SMC Re-arranges Deck Chairs on the Titanic," we discussed the very secretive departure of Robert Sammis from Santa Monica College last November. Sammis had held several positions at SMC, ranging from in-house legal counsel to vice-president of human resources and vice-president of planning and development. Sammis has held a license to practice law in the state of

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According to the Riverside Community College District website, former SMC President Piedad Robertson has suddenly resurfaced in a race to nab the prestigious title of Chancellor. The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees has allegedly conducted a nationwide search for a new chancellor and has now narrowed down their decision to three finalists. The finalists include Stan

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It is said that history repeats itself. It seems to be the case even in the history of animation. Patrick Sullivan (1887-1933) was the owner of the Sullivan Studio. Sullivan had a reputation as a chronic alcoholic, convicted rapist, con-man, and credit thief. He was even alleged to have murdered his wife. One of Sullivan's scams was to hire talented artists and animators such as Otto Messmer and

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According to the SMC Board of Trustees Agenda for January 8, 2007, "by the end of November 2006, tracking results for the Winter 2007 Session indicated a significant lag in enrollment." Of course SMC has used this sad fact to justify spending a total of $73,168 with its contract with the LA Weekly to aggressively market its courses. If one is attentive, there are clues to the lack of enrollment

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A simple peek at Santa Monica College's Administration webpage reveals that there has been quite a mass exodus of administrative positions at the college. Starting with the SMC Board of Trustees, we've seen the departure of Carole L. Currey, Dr. Dorothy Ehrhart-Morrison, and Herb Roney. New to the Board is retired judge David B. Finkel, who has taught political science at SMC, focusing on

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Sadly, Chanukah ends tonight. For many Jewish people, it is a celebration of lights, food, and family, but for me, it has always been a profoundly spiritual transition period, a time to reflect on the previous year and to center myself for the year to come. During this time, I try to follow the path of Tikkun Olam, a Hebrew phrase for "repairing the world." To walk the path of Tikkun Olam is to

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A picture speaks a thousand words. On November 3, 2006, three unknown suspects allegedly burglarized the Academy of Entertainment and Technology (AET) computer lab, stealing several expensive Dell computers. The surveillance photos caught the suspects red-handed, although so far the SMCPD hasn't been able to retrieve the stolen property. Perhaps if Santa Monica College wasn't so busy misusing its

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Well, it was time to do another YouTube video. "Springtime for Penchansky and SMC" deals with Campus Disciplinarian Judith Penchansky's year long attempt to impose a new administrative regulation, AR 4412, down the throats of unsuspecting students at Santa Monica College. Known as the Honor Code, AR 4412 would allow an Honor Council to have unlimited and unchecked powers to discipline and

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While Santa Monica College's administration paints a false and rosy picture of enrollment and fiscal health to the unsuspecting public, the Santa Monica College Faculty Association has the moral courage to tell us all the harsh truth of the college's fiscal and enrollment recovery problems. In an article written by SMCFA President Lantz Simpson, entitled, "Playing Dice with the Future of SMC," Mr

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It's simply amazing how far SMC's administration will go to violate a student's rights. Once again, here's another email and certified letter to Santa Monica College President Chui L. Tsang. Since he's never bothered to respond to our August 1, 2006 request for public records under the California Public Records Act and since he's failed to respond to my several certified letters requesting a

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THE SMC SCAM: STUDENT RIGHTS?SMC's Hidden Loopholes and The Double Standard-- A SAVE SMC EditorialHave you ever wondered why an institution of higher education such as Santa Monica Community College does so little to uphold the rights of its students (which it supposedly advocates)?The Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of faculty, staff, students and the community to a safe campus

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