Free Stuff at Staples: 2/18 - 2/24

Staples has some things that are free after rebate this week:

McAfee Internet Security 2007
Panda Internet Security 2007
Peachtree Pro Accounting 2007
ATS 2.4ghz phone
Universal remote
Sterling 56K modem

If you don't have a Firewall and Virus Scanner installed on your machine, this is a good week to pick one up.

Staples Ad for this week

Free Electronic Tutoring. Seriously.

The school entered in to an agreement with a group to allow all of you students to get free online tutoring in the following courses:

Writing

Math (from the developmental level through Calc II)

Accounting

Biology (including Anatomy & Physiology)

Chemistry

Information Literacy (and Research Methods)

Spanish

Statistics

This is a very interesting step, and for free, it's a great thing to do.

Your username is your PCCC user name and your initial password is the last 6 digits of your social security number.

Try it out today!
www.etutoring.org

Campus Events: Nets Tickets for $15

Student Activities is hosting a trip to the Meadowlands for the Nets versus the Heat. Tickets for students are $15 - this is a good price - and the school is providing a bus from Ellison Street.

Tickets go on sale in the Student Activities Office (near the Security office) on February 19th.

Here are the game details:

Thursday, March 15, 2007, 7:30 pm
Bus Departs from Ellison street 5:15pm

Free Campus Event: Mind Reader

There is a mind reader coming to PCCC.

His name is Robert Channing, and he will be here on February 15, 2007 at 1:00 PM (until 2:30 PM) in the Theater.

From his Web site, RobertChanning.com, he looks very impressive.

For free, it sounds like it's worth checking out!

School Stuff: Free Math Workshops

Received via email. Thought some of you might have interest!

MA 005, MA 006 and MA007

Do you need extra help?

Every Tuesday

Room U 303 (Pruden Building)

9:00- 10:00

Conducted by Prof. Eshrat Sahafian

Blind patrons sue Target for site inaccessibility

Do Web sites have to be usable for people who are blind?

You might think no, but people are suing Target, saying that the Web site doesn't work with screen readers that they use to "read" Web pages.

http://news.com.com/Blind+patrons+sue+Target+for+site+inaccessibility/2100-1030_3-6038123.html

Should Web sites be required to set up their Web sites this way? This is an answer the courts will apparently decide.

Free 2 GB USB flash drive after rebate

Buy.com has the Connect 3D 2GB USB Drive for free after rebate. You buy it at the web site, select BUDGET SHIPPING on checkout (which is free), and then after it arrives, fill out the rebate form, and get your $50.00 back.

Link to deal on buy.com

Link to rebate form

This offer is likely a very limited time offer.

EDIT: As of Friday at 12:30, they are SOLD OUT. Nothing to do but wait for the next one, I suppose!

Honorable Nicholas G. Mandak Memorial Scholarship

The Passaic County Bar Association is pleased to sponsor the Honorable Nicholas G. Mandak Memorial Scholarship.

The Honorable Nicholas G. Mandak Memorial Scholarship is open to any student residing in Passaic County, attending college to undertake a course of study in the law, criminal justice, paralegal education, and classes for Police or Sheriff's officers. In addition, eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full tuition scholarship or waiver of tuition or fees from another source.

The criteria for the scholarship is to complete an application demonstrating need, together with any additional information which addresses any special needs or circumstances which you believe should be brought to the attention of the Foundation, as well as two letters of recommendation. Official college transcripts, school activities and extracurricular activities will also be considered.

Applications can be obtained from the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Office - A202A, (973) 684-6309 or from the Public Safety Academy (Wayne campus).

The completed application with all accompanying information must be returned to the Passaic County Bar Foundation by February 28, 2007.

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship

Posted this earlier, but the scholarship deadline is approaching!

The Datatel Scholars Foundation is pleased to announce its 2007 - 2008 academic year scholarship competition. Four unique scholarships are being offered, ranging in value from $1000 to $2500.

Datatel Scholarships Foundation scholarships - are awarded to outstanding students currently attending Datatel client institutions (PCCC is a Datatel client institution).

Angelfire scholarships - is presented to outstanding students who served in the Asian theater (Vietnam, Laos, and/or Cambodia) between 1964 and 1975. Spouses and children of Vietnam veterans, and refugees of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam are also eligible. In addition, scholarships are awarded to military personnel who have served in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Returning Student scholarships - provides assistance to current outstanding students who have returned to higher education after an absence of five years or more.

Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarships - are awarded to outstanding undergraduate students majoring in information technology related curriculum programs.

Please encourage students to apply early and allow their recommenders enough time to write their letters of support.

The online application will remain open for submissions until JANUARY 31, 2007 - 5:00 P.M. (EST). The website is http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants.cfm

Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ Scholarship

The Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ has available multiple scholarships of up to $4000 each to be awarded to students attending college full-time during the 2007 - 2008 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria

Each applicant must be:

* Hispanic (one parent must be fully Hispanic).

* A U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident.

* A permanent resident of New Jersey.

* A full-time college freshman in the Fall 2007, carrying 15 credits per semester & have a GPA of 3.0.

Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2007.

Ed Pagan, Business Faculty is a member of this organization. Students can be directed to his office H211, Hamilton Hall or call (973) 684-5324, or student can obtain an application from the Office of the Assitant Dean for Student Affairs, A202A.

First Scholarship of the Spring semester

Just received this via email...this seems like a good scholarship for our CIS majors, as well as Business majors.

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Accenture Junior & Community College Scholarship Program

Program Guidelines

Accenture has established a scholarship program to assist junior & community college students who plan to pursue a baccalaurete degree in high technology and business fields. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited four-year college or university of the student's choice. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $5,000 award.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Accenture Junior & Community College Scholarship Program must be students who -

* Are currently enrolled at an accredited two-year junior or community college.

* Plan to transfer to an accredited four-year college or university in the fall 2007 as a full-time student majoring in

high technology or business fields.

* Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

* Possess required qualifications and work authorization which does not require sponsorship by Accenture for a

visa.

Students can obtain an application at http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/accenturecommunity/acrobat1.html

Deadline for applying is February 15, 2007.

Site Updates

Google's blogger.com service finally has come out of beta. What this means is that I now have some neat new features that I have to investigate. One of the interesting ones is the ability to use labels. For example, I will be able to label things related to hacking with the label hacking, and you would be able to click on that and get a list of all hacking related articles.

Of course, that means going back and editing past posts, so we'll see how quickly I get around to that - but at least for future articles I will use this feature.

Hacking to Change Grades

Pay someone to change your grades!

It sounds like a great idea, doesn't it?

Well, two people got caught in a plan very much like this one in Cherry Hill, NJ:

http://1010wins.com/pages/180125.php?contentType=4&contentId=286065

Felician College: Application Fee Waiver

I received an application fee waiver form for Felician College. It says "Give this voucher to a friend or family member to waive the application fee."

If anyone is planning on transferring there, please let me know, and I will give you the form. I have one available - first person to claim the form (by emailing me) gets it!

Saving money on books...

I had posted earlier in the year about how to save money on books for your classes. If you order now, you should be able to get your books online for prices cheaper than the bookstore.

Here's the original post. Note that the coupon code mentioned there does not work now, but you do still get free shipping on orders over $25.