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Apple introduced an all-new 10.5-inch iPad Pro and a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro, featuring the ProMotion technology and the new A10X Fusion chip. The new 10.5-inch model reduces the borders by nearly 40 percent to fit into a compact package that still weighs just one pound. It comes combined with new iPad features in iOS 11, like the all-new Files app, customizable Dock, improved multitasking and deeper integration of Apple Pencil.
"These are by far the most powerful iPads we've ever created with the world's most advanced displays featuring ProMotion, the powerful new A10X Fusion chip and the advanced camera system of iPhone 7," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of Product Marketing. "Together with iOS 11 these new iPad Pro models will radically change what users can do with iPad."
The redesigned Retina display in iPad Pro features ProMotion, a new technology that delivers refresh rates of up to 120Hz for fluid scrolling, greater responsiveness and smoother motion content. With ProMotion, Apple Pencil is even more responsive with a 20-millisecond latency. ProMotion also improves display quality and reduces power consumption by automatically adjusting the display refresh rate to match the movement of the content.
iPad Pro has the new 64-bit A10X Fusion chip, which provides performance that is faster than most PC laptops shipping today. A six-core CPU and 12-core GPU deliver up to 30 percent faster CPU performance and 40 percent faster graphics performance than the industry-leading A9X chip, while delivering all-day battery life.
iPad Pro also features the same advanced front- and back-facing cameras as iPhone 7, including a 12-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, along with a 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera. iPad Pro also has a four-speaker audio system. There is an embedded Apple SIM and support for 802.11ac Wi-Fi and LTE Advanced. Touch ID on iPad Pro is more responsive; while Apple Pay on iPad allows paying for physical goods and services within apps or on websites in Safari.
The 10.5-inch iPad Pro comes in silver, space gray, gold and rose gold. There's 64GB with Wi-Fi model and 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is available in silver, space gray and gold, also with 64GB Wi-Fi model and 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model.


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Are you interested in a career in newspapers?
GPEF Scholarships:
GPEF annually awards scholarships to Georgia residents attending Georgia colleges and universities who are pursuing a career in the field of print journalism. Financial need, career plans, grades, interviews, journalism experience at school publications and recommendations of advisers, principals, teachers, counselors or Georgia Press Association members are all factors in the scholarship award process.
To be eligible for a scholarship:
- Parents of applicants must be legal residents of Georgia for two years or applicant must be a resident of the state for three years.
- Scholarship recipients must attend a Georgia college or university.
- Individual need must be established. Family income is among those factors considered.
- A prior interest in newspaper journalism must be established.
- Applicant should be recommended by a high school counselor, principal, college professor and/or Georgia Press Association member.
- Application may be made during senior year in high school or at any undergraduate college level.
- Scholarship applications are applied to the current academic year. All applications must be resubmitted for consideration for the next year.
- Possible personal consideration could offset or augment any of the above.
Scholarship applications are available by clicking here: GPEFScholarshipApp2020. Scholarship applications are due March 1, 2021. Students being considered for scholarships will be interviewed by members of the GPEF board of trustees as part of the application process. The scholarships must be used to pay for college tuition. Funds are sent directly to the financial aid department of the college or university.
Students may be awarded one of the following honor scholarships or a GPEF scholarship:
- Otis A. Brumby II Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded annually to a college junior or senior majoring in print journalism. Priority will be given to applicants from Cobb County. The Brumby Community Scholarship is named in honor of Otis A. Brumby, Jr., longtime publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal, Neighbor Newspapers and Cherokee Tribune. He is a past president of the Georgia Press Association and frequent winner of GPA and AP Freedom of Information Awards. He is also the first recipient of the David E. Hudson Open Government Award. Apply using GPEF scholarship form.
- Durwood McAlister Scholarship: Established in 1992 by The Atlanta Journal, this scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student majoring in print journalism at a Georgia college or university. The McAlister Scholarship is named in honor of Durwood McAlister, former editor of The Atlanta Journal. Apply using GPEF scholarship application form.
- Morris Newspaper Corp. Scholarship: Established in 1987 by Charles Morris, Morris Newspaper Corp., Savannah, this scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding print journalism student. Applications can be submitted through newspapers in the Morris Newspaper Corporation family and recipients are named by the GPEF Board of Trustees. Students may also apply using a GPEF scholarship form.
- William C. Rogers Scholarship: This scholarship was established in memory of William Curran Rogers Sr., who was editor and publisher of the Swainsboro Forest-Blade for more than 30 years. During his career, he served as president of Georgia Press Association, president of National Newspaper Association and president of National Newspaper Representatives. The William C. Rogers Scholarship granted by the Georgia Press Educational Foundation to students of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia was established in his honor.
Billy Watson Internship Program
Since 1994, GPEF has provided more than 150 Georgia newspapers grants to hire a paid summer intern through the Billy Watson Internship Program.
Today, the program continues to offer eight-week internship grants to newspapers to hire students interested in any phase of newspaper production, including advertising, editorial, circulation/marketing, online publishing and pre-press production.
The internship program provides students with actual newspaper experience while reinforcing their scholastic training with a goal of convincing interns to pursue a career in the newspaper industry. Most interns credit the program with giving them a perspective of the newspaper business that they could not have gleaned from the classroom alone.
Internships are awarded to publications that are members of Georgia Press Association. Newspapers that are awarded internship grants are responsible for the hiring of student interns and may choose from their own candidates or from candidates applying for internships through Georgia Press Educational Foundation.
For the summer of 2020, 5 members of Georgia Press Association were awarded grants to hire interns. Could your newspaper use an internship grant next summer? Plan for it now. Recruit potential interns at your local college or high school and encourage the students to apply through the program. Download a host application here: InternshipHostApp2019
Students interested in internships with a specific newspaper in the summer of 2020 should contact that newspaper to make sure that they are eligible for a grant as a member of Georgia Press Association and that they are applying for a grant through GPEF. Newspapers that are awarded grants are responsible for hiring an intern from the GPEF pool of candidates or other candidates. Download a student application here: StudentInternApp2020
Student and newspaper applications are due March 1, 2021.
Questions? Contact Sharon Dowdy at 770-468-3558.
How can GPEF help you reach your career goals in journalism?
Ask Gabe Burns.
Gabe took over the Atlanta Braves beat for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution a few months ago. He's fulfilled a career goal that he talked about when he interviewed for a GPEF scholarship a couple years ago.
Gabe was awarded the William C. Rogers Scholarship for his senior year at Valdosta State University. The summer before, he worked an internship at The Valdosta Daily Times that was partly funded through GPEF's Billy Watson Internship Program.
How did GPEF's assistance affect his career?
"Journalism is a calling, as cliché as that might sound. There's an irresistible urge to keep the public informed, provide a voice to the voiceless and write compelling stories that connect reader and subject. You realize immediately if it's the field for you.
"The Georgia Press Educational Foundation afforded me further opportunities, both through scholarship and internship, that allowed me to better myself in the field. Journalism requires hands-on experience. You can't grasp how meaningful the job is in the classroom. Real-work experience is a requirement, and thanks to GPEF, I had ideal circumstances to begin my career as a sports writer.
"Less than three years after declaring my journalism major, I am the Braves beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. And I have GPEF largely to thank for putting me in the right direction."
— Gabe Burns, AJC
GPEF makes scholarship awards to students, internship grants
For the fifth straight year, Georgia Press Educational Foundation is providing more than $33,000 to encourage students interested in pursuing careers in newspapers.
In April, GPEF's Board of Trustees awarded seven college students with scholarships that will help them continue their journalism studies at Georgia universities. GPEF is giving a total of $12,000 to students at Mercer University, Savannah State University, Spelman College and Valdosta State University.
GPEF also granted 15 Georgia newspapers $1,500 each to help them fund eight-week summer internships for high school and college students seeking experience working in advertising departments and newsrooms. The newspapers will supplement the grants with $500 each, and they will pay for their interns work-related expenses, such as mileage. Eighteen newspapers applied for internship grants.
Congratulations to GPEF scholarship recipients for 2020-21 term:
• Bethany Davis, Valdosta State University, Otis Brumby II Scholarship
• Lenah, Valdosta State University, GPEF Scholarship
• Prince Robinson, Valdosta State University, Morris Corporation Scholarship
These newspapers were awarded internship funding for the summer of 2020 from GPEF:
The Courier-Herald, Dublin
The Darien News, Darien
Monroe County Reporter, Forsyth
The Press-Sentinel, Jesup
The Newnan Times-Herald

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The Sweets
If you remember from many years ago, a feral mama moved her kittens into our garage. A series of unfortunate events, led to most of the kittens not making it, but one did, with an amazing story.
When we moved from Ohio to Maine, we trapped her and brought her with us. We've been able to slightly tame her throughout the years, but she's still pretty wild, and mostly nocturnal. There are times when she's gone for a month, out and about in the woods I suppose, hunting and doing things cats love to do.
She's still a great garden companion, often coming out in the late afternoons when I'm working in the main vegetable garden behind the garage. She meows at me and hangs out nearby. Every now and then I get lucky and she lets me pet her. Since she's and outdoor cat, her coat is super thick and lush to keep her warm in the winters. This past week, she's been out following me around as I clean up the main vegetable plot. It's nice having her around, she's a great hunter and a valuable member of the team here.
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Phew, I thought you were going to say she had passed on! I'm glad she's still around and out exploring!
I still have about four feral cats that we care for and a couple will follow us around the garden. Leo, who will be 14 in May, would love to be an outside companion but he's an indoor kitty still.
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Susy, I wouldn't say that I have garden pets but I have animals that frequent the garden area. I have mentioned many times in comments the multitude of animal life which inspired all my fencing projects to keep them out. There are two feral cats that live in the neighborhood but I haven't seen them yet this Spriing. I am wondering if they made it through the Winter as this one was terribly cold through out the entire Winter. I haven't seen the wild turkeys yet this year either. So hopefully they all made it and are some where in the woods just waiting for a good day to display themselves.
Have a great Sweets day in the garden.
Nebraska Dave
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Recently, University had declared the third-year results of BA, BCom and B Sc results. Following this, various postgraduate departments of the university in arts, commerce and science have started the admission process.
Application forms have been distributed and these are to be filled and submitted by June 12. Students, however, have been complaining that they are yet to get mark-sheets of their final-year results. These have to be attached to the application forms for admission to PG courses.
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Geoff Wright, writing as Miles Wright, lives in a small seaside village on the beautiful far south coast of Australia, with his wife and children (and his fish.) Right from an early age he fell in love with the outdoors; especially the sea. When he was very young he lived on a small farm, and spent many happy hours searching the creek for small fishes, tortoises and other make-believe creatures. He learned to ride a horse at the age of four, and sometimes rode his horse to school. When he was eight years old his family went to live on a river. There were no roads or cars down by the river, making it a very secluded and idyllic place to live. After school he spent many happy hours fishing, and sometimes hiked with friends up the river to exciting and unexplored places. These magical experiences and places have helped form the backdrop for some of the settings in his books.
He began reading books at an early age, and started writing short fantasy and science fiction stories, which his teacher would read to the class. His favourite subject all through school was English, and he won a Commonwealth Scholarship before going on to university to study English Literature and Marine Biology. He also has spent time studying at Moore Theological College. He is also a member of YALITCHAT, an organization for those who write Young Adult books. He is a keen environmentalist, and supports the local zoo for endangered species. He owned a Christian bookstore for several years, and would like to use the sales from his own books to support the Salvation Army, and help those less fortunate in society.
The Angel Tree
Joshua Sharpe is being terrorized by a giant tree creature with snake-like limbs capable of snatching stars right out of the night sky and yet no one in his family believes him. Almost every night the enormous monster comes right up to his window, shakes the house, and tries to grab him from under the covers where he hides sweating and shaking from absolute terror. His only comforts are his invisible friends who warn him when the creature is enraged, tell him where to hide and whom to trust. If it were not for his friends, Joshua would be all alone. And so he does everything he can to keep them around—including throwing his medication out the window.
But Josh's condition worsens and when his friends suggest he jump from his window, he is hospitalized. There he meets another boy with schizophrenia, and he and Michael become fast friends, both determined to escape and make a life for themselves. He and Michael learn to survive outside on their own without medication, discovering the meaning of true friendship and the unexpected truth that there is only one place where they will be truly safe—the Angel Tree.
Michael knew Maddie was sick, but not this sick. As his only friend in the institution where they are both patients, Michael is determined not to leave Maddie when he escapes. At first she seems happy to go with him, though she does an awful lot of rambling about the moon. But when they hole up in an empty vacation house, Michael is forced to accept that Maddie was sicker than he thought. Now as she lay staring up at the sky, he can tell she is gone. Gone to the moon.
Desperate to revive her, Michael takes Maddie to the Angel Tree in his friend Joshua's back yard. Michael is convinced the tree holds special magic that can bring Maddie back, but his hope is dashed when it becomes obvious Maddie is truly dead.
After the funeral, Michael can't get Maddie out of his head. He must find a way to the moon to be with her. He thinks the answer lay in a medallion depicting a dragon in flight with the moon in the background. If only he can find a dragon and catch it, he can fly to the moon! But where to find a dragon?


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In all my years going to Harbourlife (maybe 15 in total, out of 16…), this year would probably have been the most musically succinct ever!!
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Electric Gardens 2018
Electric Gardens mixes it up and continues to grow more commercial. Here's my wrap.
Party Season
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Part of Internships for Higher Education
A paid summer internship with the Museum Education and Employment Program (MEEP) may be just right for you.
MEEP interns are responsible for developing and presenting themed tours to visiting camp groups, and engaging visitors at educational touch carts in the Museum halls. The program provides on-the-job training and exposure to careers in science, museum education, and related fields. Participants work closely with Museum scientists and educators exploring scientific content and learning valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages. MEEP is a great opportunity for young adults to have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors.
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It's true, I'm no model..... I barely even post outfit photos on this blog or on my instagram, but Miranda Kerr and I have a lot in common. Besides our mutual love for Orlando Bloom, I will always have a soft spot for that elf, we also love jean jackets.
I mean like really love them.
I think every girl has more than one in her closet. We know Miranda does, that's another thing we have in common because I have a few hanging in my closet too.
They really do go with almost everything, jeans, dresses, colored pants, skirts and even leggings.
But jean jackets can go out of style. That's my dilemma right now. It may sound silly, but my jackets don't fit my style anymore. I put them on to only take them right off again. So, the hunt for the perfect jean jacket for this summer is on.
Rag & Bone jean jacket / Hudson Jeans denim jacket / Madewell jacket / Madewell jacket
Jean jackets may all be made of denim, but the wash, the length of the sleeves, the place of the buttons and pockets can really change up the style. A girl really has to find the right one for her.
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- 22 January 2009
News to nibble on
Having passed over the running of Roti last year to Ryan Singh of Mr Singh's Restaurant in Glasgow, Oloroso chef-proprietor Tony Singh has unveiled his new venture, Tony's Table. A bistro-style restaurant, together with an on-site bakery and sandwich shop, it will replace Circus restaurant in North Castle Street. The owner of the site, Sir David Murray's Murray International Holdings, will remain involved as a minority shareholder. Due to open in February, Singh describes Tony's Table as 'somewhere that families can dine together and know what they're eating is healthy and hearty.'
Gordon Yuill has returned to the Glasgow dining scene with the Merrylee Road Bar and Kitchen. It's an all-day, neighbourhood sort of place serving coffee and pastries, bar bites with a pint of ale or a glass of wine, as well as a full bistro menu. There's a fixed price menu with two courses for £7.50 running from noon to 7pm, while the main menu ranges from a burger with peach and chilli relish to twice-cooked pork belly with an apple and endive salad. Bookings on 0141 637 5774 or check out merryleeroad.com.
One of the good things about holding a food and film festival in the Highlands is that these days you can whistle up some excellent local food to accompany it. Such is the case with the Kingussie Food on Film Festival on 6 and 7 February, where Claire MacDonald will be leading cooking demos at the Saturday morning indoor food market, with screenings on both days of food-related short films and a screening of Chocolat on Saturday evening. Further details available at www.kfff.co.uk


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How To Understand Heart Attack?
Heart Attack Signs,Warning of Heart Attack
They say that to be forewarned is to be forearmed, and this is certainly true when it comes to heart health. Knowing why a heart attack happens is one way to ensure that you're able to do all you can to avoid experiencing one. In addition, knowing how to keep your heart healthy will also help you to avoid developing other deadly conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
What is a Heart Attack?
The heart is a muscle that needs its own constant supply of nutrients and oxygen in order to keep it working effectively. Oxygenated blood is delivered to the heart via two large coronary arteries When this flow of blood to the heart is suddenly cut off for a sustained period, a heart attack occurs.
Most heart attacks last for several hours and in some cases there are no symptoms, although most heart attacks generate some degree of chest pain. Other signs of a heart attack include dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, and fainting. The pain associated with a heart attack — which may be constant or intermittent —maybe felt as a burning, squeezing, or crushing sensation, and may extend to the neck, shoulders, jaw, and one or both arms, although a mild heart attack may be mistaken for heartburn. Women are less likely to experience the classic symptoms of a heart attack and more likely to feel pain high in the abdomen or in the jaw or neck.
Warning Signs
Most heart attack victims are given early warning signs with the onset of angina (myocardial ischemia), a chest pain similar to that experienced during a heart attack. However, during periods of angina, blood flow is quickly restored and the pain recedes within minutes leaving no permanent damage, whereas during a heart attack, blood flood is critically reduced or completely blocked, the pain fails to recede, and without prompt medical treatment the affected part of the heart muscle dies and is replaced by scar tissue.
While most people who experience a heart attack receive a warning in the form of angina, some individuals who suffer a heart attack have no previous signs These individuals often have a condition known as silent ischemia, which involves sporadic interruptions of blood flow to the heart. There is no pain associated with episodes of silent ischemia, although the heart tissue may be damaged as a result. People with diabetes often experience episodes of silent ischemia, as can individuals with angina. According to the American Heart Association, as many as three to four million Americans may have episodes of silent ischemia without knowing it.
Most heart attacks occur because of coronary artery disease, also known as hardening of the arteries. This condition is the result of plaques building up over time on the inner walls of the coronary arteries. Typically a heart attack is triggered when a section of plaque breaks open causing a blood clot to form which then blocks the blood flowing through the artery.
A less common cause of a heart attack is a tightening of a coronary artery preventing blood flow to the heart. These spasms aren't associated with coronary artery disease but are sometimes linked to emotional stress use of certain drugs (e.g. cocaine), exposure to extreme cold, and cigarette smoking.
About a quarter of all heart attack victims die before reaching hospital. Of those that survive, many experience life-threatening complications including stroke, irregular heart beat (persistent arrhythmia), heart failure, and formation of blood clots in the heart or legs. Those individuals who survive the initial heart attack and avoid developing complications immediately following the episode have a good chance of making a full recovery.
As any heart attack weakens the heart, recovery is a delicate process and one that must be properly managed. However, generally speaking, normal life can be resumed after about three months of a heart attack. Factors such as the severity of the heart attack, how quickly an individual receives medical treatment following an initial attack, and the degree of consequential scarring to the heart can result in certain associated conditions such as heart failure (where the heart fails to pump sufficiently enough to meet the needs of the body), pericarditis (inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart), abnormal heart rhythms, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, and even death.
Some of the major risk factors associated with coronary artery disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and smoking can all be controlled, as can stress which can also be a contributory factor to developing coronary heart disease Making just a few lifestyle changes can have a huge positive effect on the condition of your heart and help you to live a long and healthy life.


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"About Time", directed and written by Richard Curtis and starring Domnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy, tells the story of a young man named Tim who learns a surprising family secret: the males in his family can time travel. When his dad asks him what he wishes to change about his life, Tim says he wants to find love. The film follows his mistakes and triumphs in using his newly discovered ability and in learning about time.
The script actually surprised me. Based on the trailer and the blurb that describes the premise, you'd think this movie couldn't be serious. In fact, you might think, "Oh, here's another romantic comedy about time travel." While in some aspects it is exactly that, I think that's only one small aspect of it. It touches on other points like family, friends, and romance. I'd say one of the most lovely plot lines in the film is the relationship between Tim (Gleeson) and his dad (Nighy).
"It was the toughest decision of my life, saying yes to the future."
While the screenplay has moments of charm and wit, there are parts that are just a little too awkward. Every time one of these 'meh' scenes is up, the film starts to lose my attention. Sometimes what's meant to be endearing or quirky just doesn't work. Also, because this film tries to cover so much time, we don't get to know some characters who are meant to be vital to the plot. Indeed, one of the few well-rounded, fleshed out characters is Tim. So, the writing stumbles a bit in some spots.
Aside from the weak aspects of this script, the writing has moments of power. The message underneath the drama, the mistakes, and the tragedy, is what saves this movie. "About Time" shows us that while it's okay to want to re-write or dwell in the past, we have to let go of that so we can really live. It's okay to miss aspects of the past, but to choose that over the present and the future is to miss out on life. It's also about learning how to let go of trying to control our lives. Now, that does sound philosophical, but the message isn't portrayed in an obnoxious way.
"We're all traveling through time together, every day of our lives. All we can do is do our best to relish this remarkable ride."
As for the acting, hands down Gleeson and Nighy did the best work. Gleeson is so good in this role that every thing he does seems so natural. Nighy is, of course, funny but also emotional. I'd say it's one of Nighy's best performances.
Overall, "About Time" is a nice film but some screenplay and acting issues detract from what is done well. If you are looking for a film that's more about everyday life than science fiction, and has a strong overall message, then you may want to give this movie a chance.


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When you choose Anchor Roofing Systems, you'll have a single contact who will handle all your needs – so you never have to wonder who to talk to. Just call our number to be put in touch with one of our sales reps. Or, give us your contact information and we'll get in touch with you.
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Gina has been the president and sole stockholder of Anchor Roofing since December 1989. Before joining Anchor Roofing, she worked for five years as the chief financial officer and business manager of another roofing company, and for eight years as the auditor and AOC analyst for a major insurance company.
As president of Anchor, Gina's oversees all financial aspects of the company; management of all personnel, office and field equipment; and public relations. She also maintains a roofing license in multiples states.
Gina was born in Fort Worth, Texas and continues to live there with her husband. She enjoys spending her spare time with her granddaughter, daughter and son-in-law.
Scott's responsibilities at Anchor Roofing, in addition to sales and estimating, include negotiation of contracts and new business development. His 32 years of experience in roofing application processes and products serve him well in keeping the company abreast of the roofing industry's ever-changing technology. Scott has managed projects including Keller Independent School District, Rooms To Go Distribution Center and Lockheed Martin. He also manages all out-of-state Anchor projects. He attended Texas A&M University.
Greg has been with Anchor Roofing for 12 years and has more than 25 years of experience bidding and managing large, complicated medical and institutional projects. He has extensive experience with built-up, modified bitumen and single ply roof systems on both new construction and roof replacement projects, and he has managed projects for Fort Worth Independent School District, the University Of Texas at Arlington, Cook's Children Medical Center and more. Greg holds a construction management degree from the University of Texas.
Matt joined Anchor Roofing in 2002, with several years of expertise in heavy commercial and industrial applications. His insight and knowledge of computer-assisted estimating has been a vital asset to the company and our clients. Matt and has managed several projects, including the Fort Worth Convention Parking Garage and Trinity Terrace. He currently manages Anchor's three-year maintenance contract for Lockheed Martin Aeronautical, as well as a $20 million project at Lockheed Martin. Matt holds a business degree from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rick started in the roofing business as a laborer. Throughout his 24-year career he has made the progression from laborer to roofer; from roofer to roofing supervisor; and from roofing supervisor to his current position with Anchor as a project manager/estimator. His projects include Birdville Independent School District, Midland Memorial Hospital, the Dallas Police Station and the United States Postal Service.


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Paper Lampshade in Pink
A contemporary, ethnic accent to any room this neatly pleated pink paper lampshade is beautifully simple in its construction, yet eye-catching and complex in appearance. It is a bold, regal and striking accessory that looks stylish and neat on its own or team with other paper products from within the range for a fun and daring look. The primary colour scheme would suit a child's bedroom or a functional, modern look with its clean lines and geometric design.
Supplier Info: It is handmade from paper in the city of Jaipur. An historical, enthralling and colourful city and the capital of India's most flamboyant state Rajasthan, literally the 'Land of Kings'. One hundred workers use traditional techniques for making the handmade paper and a large proportion of their raw materials are recycled. In addition to statutory wages employees receive medical insurance & a pension scheme. The company supports a school for children with learning disabilities.
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Iowa DNR Offers Mentored Youth Hunt Nov. 19-21
The Iowa DNR along with many sponsoring organizations has created a mentored deer hunt that has been introducing people to Iowa deer hunting since 2004.
This mentored hunt is scheduled from Nov. 19 - 21, 2010, at the Springbrook Conservation Education Center. Participants will attend educational sessions on all aspects of deer hunting including the equipment, photography, biology, management, field care, deer processing, gun handling, safety, hunting methods, shot selection/placement and regulations.
Participants will be accompanied with their mentor to hunt deer in the park.
"If participants do not feel comfortable with any aspect of deer hunting, there will be people available to assist them in a positive, supportive environment," said A Jay Winter, with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who is coordinating the hunt.
The program is designed for adults and youth 12 years old and older. There is a $123 fee for the hunter to cover food, lodging and program costs, plus a $27 license. There are scholarships available to cover the registration fee.
Registration is required. To find out more information or to register, contact A Jay Winter at the Springbrook Conservation Education Center, 641-747-8383 ext 11 or e-mail [email protected].


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Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
It's summer: time for vacation -- unless you happen to be vigilante vixen Lara Croft, and your Palm Pilot lists globe-trekking, tomb-raiding, and kicking major butt with a band of evildoers. All in a day's work for the sultry heroine of videogame fame, who was given the Hollywood treatment a few years ago by Angelina Jolie and her skintight leather unitard. Imagine a combination of Indiana Jones and Wonder Woman, then add a British accent and some slick martial arts moves, and you begin to understand why Lara usually gets her way. She's a strong symbol of independence for young women, and may do for young men what Princess Leia did for a legion of space geeks in the '70s. So how can they get closer than the screen? Take 'em to Paramount's Great America in Santa Clara for the Tomb Raider Stunt Show. The thrilling production -- acted by stunt doubles in character -- is filled with fights and violent special effects (which may not be appropriate for the very small ones), all set against an archaeological backdrop that feels like the real deal. The twenty-minute show goes on each night at closing time, June 7-21. Free with park admission. Log onto www.pgathrills.com -- Justine Nicole
Snakes? In El Cerrito? Relax, it's only the Oakland Zoo Zoomobile . Kids of all ages are invited to encounter a live snake, along with lizards, frogs, turtles, and other reptiles and amphibians, when the Zoomobile pulls up in front of the El Cerrito Library (6510 Stockton Ave.), Sunday at 11 a.m. Learn about your cold-blooded animal friends and also find out about the Contra Costa Library's Wild About Reading summer reading program -- you can earn prizes by reading. 510-526-7512. -- Kelly Vance
The Other Raiders
It's "Pirate Weekend"
Q: How did the pirate get to Children's Fairyland? A: He took BARRRRRRRRT! Ahoy, mateys, haul up the mainsail and shiver me timbers -- it's Pirate Weekend at the famed park on the shore of Lake Merritt. The grand reopening of Fairyland's pirate ship is the main event, and there will be interactive shows with Captain Hook and his pirate crew (they "storm" the ship at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) plus a free eye patch for all junior deck hands. Meanwhile, be enthralled by a puppet show called The Troll King's Son, a children's theater performance of Brazilian Adventures, and pirate-themed arts and crafts. www.fairyland.org -- Kelly Vance
Make It Real
Learn acting from the pros
Every kid dreams of being on TV or in movies, and it all begins on the stage, performing live theater in front of an audience. That's one reason Playhouse West artistic director Lois Grandi founded its Performing Arts Youth Academy in 1984, to school young would-be performers in the fundamentals of acting and stage performance. This summer's courses are divided into two programs, held at Playhouse West in Walnut Creek: a five-week intensive training course for youth aged 11-14 (June 23 through July 25), and a pair of one-week theater camps for children 9-12 (two sessions -- June 16-20 and July 28-August 1). In the intensive program, industry professionals will join students for brown-bag lunch seminars, and professionally trained working actors will teach all courses at both levels. In addition, two Master Classes are scheduled for June 27 and July 11. 1345 Locust St., Walnut Creek. 925-943-6464 or www.playhousewest.org -- Kelly Vance
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2018: Took part in the ACE The Rubenstein-Bing Student-Athlete Civic Engagement Program, taking part in the South Africa program.
2017: Did not see game action ... ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2016: Played in two games … Logged a total of 11 minutes … ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Before Duke: A three-year letterwinner for Austin Collins at East Chapel Hill High School … Received all-conference honors for his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons … Selected to the all-Region team his senior year … Became the first junior captain in school history … Named captain and the team's MVP in his senior year … Finished high school career with nine goals and 15 assists as a center back … Also helped his team to 15 shutouts in his three seasons … Had a career year in 2015 with four goals and eight assists for 16 points to go with six shutouts for East Chapel Hill … Played 12 years in the Triangle United organization … Helped lead the team to four straight State Cup Semifinals … Played a role in winning three Richmond Cups … Also helped capture the CASL Shootout title with Triangle United.
Personal: Son of Ben Feldman and Pam Seamans Feldman … Has one sister, Mandy … Grandmother, Suzy Seamans graduated from Duke in 1963 … Both mother and father are Duke graduates, classes of '89 and '90, respectively … Born January 18, 1998 in Durham, N.C.


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Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2008
Dec. 3 -- Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Gene May Protect Against Lung Cancer
A gene that protects against lung cancer has been identified by British researchers, a discovery that may lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments for the deadly disease.
The University of Nottingham team compared lung cancer tissue with healthy lung tissue and found that the LIMD1 gene was missing in most of the lung cancer samples. This suggested that the gene may help protect against lung cancer, BBC News reported.
In a follow-up experiment, the researchers found that mice bred to lack the LIMD1 gene developed cancer. The findings appear in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"The LIMD1 gene studied in this research is located on part of chromosome 3, called 3p21," said lead researcher Dr. Tyson Sharp, BBC News reported. "Chromosome 3p21 is often deleted very early on in the development of lung cancer due to the toxic chemicals in cigarettes, which implies that inactivation of LIMD1 could be a particularly important event in early stages of lung cancer development."
"This is very exciting research which could lead to the development of early screening techniques and treatments for lung cancer," Dame Helena Shovelton, chief executive of the British Lung Foundation, told BBC News.
5 Distinct Types of Ovarian Cancer: Study
Five types of ovarian cancer are actually distinct diseases, according to a study by American, Canadian and German scientists, who said the current method of lumping them together as one disease hinders efforts to develop more effective treatments.
The researchers analyzed tissue from 500 tumors and found major differences in the pattern of biomarkers present in five types of ovarian cancers: low- and high-grade serous; clear cell; endometrioid; and mucinous, the Canadian Press reported.
The study appears in the journal PLoS Medicine.
While the findings won't have an immediate impact on the treatment of ovarian cancer, they should change the way ovarian cancer research is conducted and possibly accelerate the discovery of more effective treatments, said senior author Dr. David Huntsman, a researcher with Vancouver General Hospital and the British Columbia Cancer Agency.
Doctors Upset About Losing Money on Vaccinations: Survey
About 40 percent of U.S. doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are thinking about withdrawing the service, because they lose money on it, according to a survey of about 800 pediatricians and family physicians.
About half the respondents said they'd delayed buying at least one vaccine due to the cost, and almost 20 percent said they felt strongly that they weren't adequately reimbursed for the purchase and administration of vaccines, the Associated Press reported.
A second survey of 76 doctors in five states found major differences between what doctors pay for vaccines and what their reimbursement is from private insurers. For example, 10 percent of doctors lost money on a recommended infant vaccine, while others made almost $40 per dose for giving the same shot.
Both studies were published in the December issue of the journal Pediatrics.
There's no evidence that large numbers of doctors are withdrawing vaccination services because of financial concerns, according to experts. But health officials are worried about that possibility, because it would mean fewer people would receive recommended shots, the AP reported.
294,000 Chinese Children Sickened by Tainted Dairy Products
A total of 294,000 children in China fell ill after consuming melamine-tainted dairy products, and 154 of them remain in serious condition, the country's health ministry said Monday in a statement posted on its Web site.
That new figure is almost six times higher than the government's previous figure of 53,000 that was given in September, Agence France-Presse reported.
Officials also said there may be more than the previously-announced four deaths, because six more deaths since Sept. 10 may be linked to consumption of melamine-tainted milk.
Of the 294,000 children who suffered urinary tract problems, 51,900 were admitted to hospital, the health ministry said. Of those, 861 remain in hospital and 154 were "serious" cases, AFP reported.


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Pork ribs gently braised for 3 hours in honey, soy, spices and stock and served with a tangy apple slaw.
• 8x Thick cut pork ribs
• 1 knob ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon szechuan pepper
• 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
• 6 star anise
• 1 tablespoon five spice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 250 milliliters rice wine
• 2 limes
• 2 shallots
• 350 milliliters chicken stock
• Bunch Coriander
• 3x Spring onion
• 3 apples
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 carrots
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Salt & pepper
1. Place a large roasting tray on to a hob on a high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil
2. Season the pork with salt and pepper
3. When the oil is smoking, add the ribs to the pan and cook over a high heat for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and caramelized. Turn over and repeat.
4. Add in the chopped ginger, garlic, chilli flakes, szechuan pepper, star anise, five spice, honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, rice wine, shallots and juice of two limes and cook out for 2 minutes
5. Next add the chicken stock, bring to the boil and reduce then transfer to an oven at 160degrees C for 1.5 hours. Then, turn the ribs over and cook for another 1.5 hours
6. Remove from the oven, place back on the hob and reduce the sauce and caramelize the pork
7. For the apple slaw, grate the apples, carrots and mix with mayonnaise, lemon juice, coriander and salt and pepper


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Advantages of QR codes
Disadvantages of QR Codes
QR in QR codes[1403] stand for Quick Response. It is a two-dimensional code which consists of black modules that are shaped like a square on a white background. QR code is different from a bar code, although they have been compared numerous times. As the name suggests, bar codes are in the form of bar or lines grouped together.
QR code is used to encode with data such as numerical (binary, hexadecimal) or alphabetical and various other encoding languages. It was first used for the automotive industry but it is now applied into various other industries because it is capable of storing data in large amounts and is also easy to read.
Origin of QR Codes
QR codes were designed by a subsidiary of Toyota, Denso Wave, to whom the QR code trademark is registered under. It was designed to track vehicles during manufacturing the process. It can be decoded at lightning-fast speed which makes it highly efficient and helps increase work flow.
The use of QR code has developed a lot so you can now customize your very own QR code with different colors and other format. It doesn't have to be black modules anymore. It can be green, blue or red and so on.
Depending on what data you choose to store a QR code (numbers, alphanumeric, and kanji which is a Japanese language) with, the amount of data which can be stored varies. Kanji has the lowest storage capacity at a maximum of 1,817 characters only while decimal number has the highest storage capacity at a maximum of 7,089 characters.
With adverts printed on magazines and billboards etc., you cannot easily make changes. When you want to change the product you are advertising, you will need to print a replacement, which will cost you more money and take up most of your time. With QR codes, you don't have to reprint anything. All you have to do is change the redirected link to a new one. Thus, you can use the same QR code to advertise different products without additional costs.
QR code can be printed anywhere and on any type of materials, whether its paper or plastic or anything. So the possibilities of mobile marketing with the use of QR codes are limitless. Their form factor is small and compact so they won't take up much space, but they can act as a gateway to a website or data with countless information.
QR code is a registered ISO standard so it is free of any license and thus can be used by anyone without having to worry about copyright or intellectual theft issues.
Microsoft too has come up with its own version of QR codes named MS tags. QR codes can be read by a reader or a mobile phone with a camera but an MS tag can only be read by a Microsoft Tag Reader.
Bar Codes versus QR codes
You have probably heard about bar codes and bar code readers and how an app in your mobile lets you read bar codes. Well, it's going to do the same with QR codes but instead of displaying information about the product, it will do much more.
It will work in the same manner as a bar code reader app does. It will take the information from a product or an item - it can be a magazine, clothing, or an advert – and decipher the data right after. It's similar to how QR code holds information about a company. Here, a business can store basic details about the company itself, its business locations around the country and the world, its new products, etc.
Advantage of QR codes over bar codes
The advantage of QR code over bar code is its large storage capacity. A QR code can store a higher volume of data compared to a bar code. But a QR code won't need a bar code for scanning the content.
Generating QR codes
You can generate a QR code using a mobile app like Kaywa. Just go to mobile app for QR code to get started. Kaywa helps you create QR codes that can be linked to a URL, phone no. or description text. Another great site is Kerem Erkan which lets you customize the color and format your QR code. The i-nigma app on the other hand is the most popular QR reader for iPhones.
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Advantages of QR codes
Knowing that your business is keeping itself updated to the latest technology, assures and makes your customers feel that your business is growing and eventually also increases your chances to gain new customers from people associated with the existing customers.
Since a QR code can store more data than a bar code, you send can more information about your business. You can include product information, contact details, your business URL, social networking site accounts or pages, discount coupons, contests, and so on. The possibilities are endless.
QR codes have been used in various areas like the entertainment industry, transportation services, and product labeling. When shopping, you can use you're mobile to scan a QR code and may be redirected to the URL of a site which is filled with reviews about the product you are shopping for. For example, shopping for a new phone - you scan a QR code on the product and you might get a list of app and accessories available for it.
QR is basically about sharing information with the whole world. It could be linked to anything, anywhere. It can tell users where your nearest business location is. You can link the QR code to anything and change the landing page by simply changing the URL of the site. This way, your QR code is always updated and users get new information each time they read the QR code.
Disadvantages of QR Codes
However, there are risks involved with the use of QR codes. It can compromise the user's privacy. If a QR app on a mobile phone is used to scan QR codes, then the reader might grant access to view and change information stored in the mobile device contact list, browser history, storage data and so on without the user's knowledge. All this may happen in the background without the user knowing it. The user may even be led to a harmful URL or will be shown a harmful text.


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Schedule that "Thirdly Review"!
April 30 marks the end of the first third of 2015. You can use this event to create a "thirdly assessment" of accountabilities, responsibilities and priorities. Keep it more informal than a Quarterly or Yearly Review. These meetings could be more focused on building engagement than on progress review. Just two examples:
- Involve your boss in meetings will three or four of your team members – Keep quiet while they discuss challenges directly.
- Convene relationship-building meetings with collaborative teams that your group supports (or vice versa.) Focus the agenda on sticky points that are dragging on the collaboration.
Quarterly, thirdly or yearly, reviews are simply devices to keep the conversations flowing up, down and sideways within your part of the organization. Experiment with how they could work for your team, and (as always) keep them focused on what to do next to improve productivity and results.
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Like a large-budget sports team on a totally free-agent acquisition binge, the car industry has been swiftly acquiring new players. These simplified machines offer an affordable route to electric vehicle ownership and are perfect for fleets (and for golf communities). Despite an Atlanta headquarters, Wheego thinks that air conditioning should be an selection (and not a normal function) in its Wise auto lookalike electric automobile (and the company desires you to spend $1,995 for it!). The four letters in the middle of the logo stand for the initials of business founder, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman.
The Land Rover name was originally employed by the Rover Company for a single specific automobile model, named just the Land Rover, launched by Rover in 1948. The organization moved to a goal built factory at Cheshunt in 1959 and since 1966 the business has occupied a modern factory and road test facility at Hethel, near Wymondham. In 1957, NSU decided to restart the production of private vehicles and asked this Fiat licensee to adjust its name for that reason NSU-Fiat became Neckar. Kuozui: Kuozui Motors is a Taiwanese manufacturing organization that builds Toyotas under license for the domestic market.
Initially, KTM planned a production of 500 units per year, however, the organization improved production to 1,000 cars a year and built a new plant near Graz due to higher demand. The organization designs and builds race and production automobiles of light weight and fine handling characteristics. The dealer CHOOSES to add a clause to your contract that permits you to return the auto within a specified quantity of time. The company also continued to create heavy duty diesel engines for marine and rail purposes. The auto used a heavy and easy steel frame offered by Stahlbau Muttenz GmbH with an aluminium physique made by Pietro Frua.
The firm was founded in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach and his son, initially a subsidiary of Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH and was itself identified asLuftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH until 1912. Thanks for your assist in keeping this list the most extensive and up to date list of auto brands on the internet. A factory called MZMA (Moskovsky Zavod Malolitrazhnykh Avtomobiley, that is, Moscow Compact Vehicle Factory) started in 1947 to manufacture an automobile called Moskvitch 400 based on the Opel Kadett. They usually concentrate on car cosmetics, to make cars look far more stunning and exotic. The firm has a lengthy history of creating distinctive automobiles and also has a strong rally heritage.
Now that may possibly not exactly be a monetary Rock of Gibraltar, but it is drastically a lot more substantive than some of the wing-and-a-prayer organizations emerging in the electric auto segment. With the arrival of monetary angel Toyota, Tesla's quick future is solidified as the organization moves from its racy Lotus-derived Roadster to building its $56,500 Model S luxury sedan. Although I mention Carmax in the US and Carcraft in the UK, their policies might alter so BE Sure to verify the contract if acquiring a car from either of these businesses.


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Daughter of NYC Mayor-Elect Opens Up About Drug Abuse
Chiara de Blasio, the 19-year-old daughter of New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, discussed her past struggles with depression and drug and alcohol abuse in a video posted to YouTube on Tuesday.
In the nearly five-minute video, de Blasio explains that she suffered from clinical depression throughout her adolescence and turned to alcohol and marijuana during her time as a student at Santa Clara University.
"It made it easier, the more I drank and did drugs, to share some common ground with people that I wouldn't have," de Blasio says in the video. "It didn't start out as a huge thing for me, but then it became a really huge thing for me."
She goes on to discuss how she was able to overcome her problems with abuse, depression and anxiety through group therapy sessions at an outpatient treatment center in New York City.
"Removing substances from my life has opened so many doors for me," de Blasio says. "I was able to participate in my dad's campaign, and that was, like, the greatest thing ever."
Bill de Blasio won the New York mayoral election by a landslide last month, securing 73% of the vote and beating Republican challenger Joe Lhota. Although he ran a campaign heavily emphasized his family, de Blasio was extremely careful with information about his daughter.
One of his campaign managers even lashed out at a New York Times reporter for tweeting innocuous information regarding his daughter's college — something de Blasio himself tweeted about last year.
I thought the @nytimes had some class. @katetaylornyt, it was know by many but some reporters have discretion.
— Bill Hyers (@HyersBill) October 29, 2013
Standing alongside his family outside their house Tuesday afternoon, de Blasio discussed his daughter's video and praised her "incredible wisdom for someone who's only 19-years-old."
"We are incredibly proud of Chiara," he said. "If you look at this video, it speaks to a whole set of challenges we face in our society, that families face all the time."
On Twitter, the video was largely met with sympathy and praise for de Blasio's brave move in coming forward about mental illness, a topic that is often buried, especially in politics. Others, however, pegged the video as a calculated political move.
The mayor-elect also tweeted about his daughter's video earlier on Tuesday:
We are extremely proud of Chiara's strength and courage. We love and support her unconditionally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJKmjx1JjwI&feature=youtu.be
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) December 24, 2013
In the latter of the video, she talks about her desire to help people who suffer from problems similar, citing statistics from the U.S. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism interspersed on the screen. Approximately 1.3 million Americans need treatment for a substance abuse problem.
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posts on 6/27/2012 8:08:09 PM
I was also disapointed with Land of the Painted Caves when I first read it. I then re-read it with the mind set that it is Jean's book, not mine and that time I actually enjoyed it. In the meantime I wrote what I thing the last book should be and I like my ending better - although the story must never actually end.
Jane Osborn
posts on 6/21/2012 6:24:51 AM
Hi Jean!! I am sssooo disappointed in Land of The Painted Caves! Seems to me you ran out of stories to tell. You should have stopped then at Shelter of Stones and we- your fans could have used our imaginations. I am unemployed and used what little I had to buy the book - utter waste of money!!! JANE OSBORN
Jane Osborn
posts on 6/21/2012 6:23:37 AM
Hi Jean!! I am sssooo disappointed in Land of The Painted Caves! Seems to me you ran out of stories to tell. You should have stopped then at Shelter of Stones and we- your fans could have used our imaginations. I am unemployed and used what little I had to buy the book - utter waste of money!!! JANE OSBORN
posts on 5/31/2012 3:00:37 AM
I just finished The Sacred Mountain, and I thought it was an impressive effort. Any fan of the Earths Childrens books will enjoy it. Take a look.
posts on 5/21/2012 12:32:16 PM
Emma, go to fanfiction-earths children. It was an awesome ending.
posts on 5/21/2012 10:52:51 AM
Where can I find the book The Sacred Mountain? I looked online and cannot find a link. Thanks.
posts on 5/21/2012 9:26:06 AM
I'll add my two cents. Many years ago hubby bought me the COTCB on tape. I just had to get the rest of the story. I just loved the series and had to have all the books. I listened to them many times before the last book came out. I bought the last one and could never get into it. Than started reading the reviews. Well lets just say I have not gone back to the last book. It is a shame you didn't get someone to do Ayla the ending she deserved. I recently read 'the sacred mountain' and it was what should have been wrote to end the series. Sorry Jean M. Auel if this disturbs you.
posts on 5/1/2012 12:26:38 PM
I will be forever grateful I did not buy this book, but took it out of the library, though I am sorry that they wasted their money. Painted Caves was poorly thought out, poorly written, repetitive (Jean Auel's signature style), boring, unrealistic, did I say repetitive, JUNK. Clan of the Cave Bear one of the best novels ever, they went down hill from there. Whomever edited this one and gave the go ahead for publishing... bet they lost their job. Since Mrs Auel can repeat herself ad nauseum so will I.. it is JUNK.
posts on 4/12/2012 5:16:56 PM
Read BROUDS_DESTINY and you might witness a reunion between Ayla and Durc. Jean is up into her 70's and can't be expected to provide an ending to the story any different than the one she gave in book number 6.
JC Maxwell
posts on 4/12/2012 3:15:05 PM
Jane Auel, Please bring us full circle and have Ayla and her family make the trip back so she can see her son Durc, who is most probably leader of the Clan and has his own family. Sincerly JCM
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review
- Publisher: Rockstar Games
- Genre: Entertainment
- Released: 12 Dec, 2013
- Size: 1.9 GB
- Price: $6.99
- Visual upgrades make this the best-looking version of the game to date.
- Tweaked control options and new auto-lock system are welcome.
- New checkpoints reduce restart frustration.
- It's GTA: San Andreas on your iPhone.
- Controls are still inferior to those of the console version.
- Some of the missions feel a little dated and poorly paced.
Though the controls are never going to match those of the console versions, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is as reverent and respectful an iOS port as you could realistically hope for.
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With both Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City already available on the App Store, it was only a matter of time before Rockstar's first journey to San Andreas got the touchscreen treatment.
Completing the PS2-era trilogy, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was the biggest and most ambitious sandbox Rockstar had ever created. This '90s flavoured tale of street gangs and turf warfare was an enormous game, both in terms of geography and scope. It offered players the chance to explore three separate cities over one epic world map, and featured missions which took protagonist CJ from land to air to sea.
Fans will be pleased to hear that everything the original game offered has been faithfully recreated for the iOS version. If your device can handle it, you'll also notice visual improvements like dynamic lighting and real time reflections. Importantly, a checkpointing system has been introduced, making it possible to complete some of the longer missions without having to repeat a 10 minute commute every time you die.
The touchscreen control model used for the previous GTA ports has also been tweaked, with San Andreas' menu offering three preset button configurations, and the option to move and resize each button individually. In truth, none of these touchscreen overlays is a satisfying replacement for a physical controller, but the freedom to mix and match between virtual sticks, gestures, and arrow buttons is welcome.
Shooting is also much easier than in previous iOS GTA games. The dev has created an enthusiastic auto-lock system which make gunplay a bit less fiddly. You can tap to aim, but it's often more efficient just to open fire and cycle between targets automatically, especially on the smaller iPhone screen.
Though it's been nearly ten years since it was designed, most of the missions are still fun after all these years. Some feel a little undercooked and padded, and keeping your character fit is as enjoyable as the love interest mini game in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Still, though the controls are never going to match those of the console versions, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is as reverent and respectful an iOS port as you could realistically hope for. The ride isn't as smooth, but the classic bodywork is shinier than ever.
Description***PLEASE NOTE: This game is officially supported on the following devices only: iPhone 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6s, 6 Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus, iPod Touch 6th Gen, iPad Mini 1, 2, 3 & 4, iPad 2, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, iPad Air 1 & 2, and iPad Pro.***
Five years ago, Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas, a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. Where filmstars and millionaires do their best to avoid the dealers and gangbangers.
Now, it's the early 90's. Carl's got to go home. His mother has been murdered, his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster.
On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.
Rockstar Games brings its biggest release to mobile yet with a vast open-world covering the state of San Andreas and its three major cities – Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas – with enhanced visual fidelity and over 70 hours of gameplay.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas features:
• Remastered, high-resolution graphics built specifically for mobile including lighting enhancements, an enriched color palette and improved character models.
• Enhanced for the iPhone 5 series and iPad 4th Gen and above with dynamic detailed shadows and real-time environmental reflections.
• Physical controller support for all Made for iOS controllers.
• Cloud save support for playing across all your iOS devices for Rockstar Social Club Members.
• Dual analog stick controls for full camera and movement control.
• Three different control schemes and customizable controls with contextual options to display buttons only when you need them.
Languages Supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese.
*To listen to your custom playlist, simply create a playlist titled "GTASA", launch the game, and select the radio station "MIXTAPE".
Mobile Version developed by War Drum Studios
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I find the analogue controls are very good for all of the vehicles (this is on an iPad) and using free aim makes the game a lot funner. I found free aim easier to use as well, as I couldn't tell what the auto lock was trying to do, and with free aim I could shoot at anything. Overall, I think it's a 5/5 game.
I would kind of agree in the disagreement.. I think San Andreas would be a 5/5 game, especially as a new port to mobile devices. I will never understand why controls are always such a big deal-- if they aren't absolutely unresponsive and/or detrimental to your gameplay experience, then you shouldn't be too picky about it, especially with console port games that prior had about a dozen buttons that are now simplified to a smaller number.
I play my App Store games on an iPad, so the experience of "cluttered" and "compromised" controls seldom exist for me and become an issue. The controls for Vice City and GTA III were quite alright (an update was released for VC a while ago that fixed the whole "cars feel like they're always on ice" thing, thankfully). I think basing a bad point in a game review is dependent on which device you're playing on, and maybe this ought to be addressed in said review. Also, it's pretty obvious that touch controls are never going to replace a physical controlee.
San Andreas was, by a long shot, a great improvement over its predecessors, offering more things to do, places to see, territory to conquer via gang wars and even, for the thing we all absolutely hated with past games, the ability to swim! It's also really nice to see that there's an auto-target feature for shooting... Being in a gunfight on the console version was always a pain in the rear.
I don't have the money yet to buy this, so I will have to wait to play this on my iPad to give my own definitive Yay or Nay, but I'm very optimistic for it. I just don't think controls, even if they are a workable compromise, should be a prime target for prohibiting a great game from getting a great rating (which is what seems to be the case with other reviewer sites), but that's just me-- I'm also a really adjustable person when it comes to game controls, so that might also be part of it.
With respect to the reviewer(s), this port's controls felt a great deal more natural than the previous two's, which were still perfectly functional
The fact that the touchscreen will never replicate physical controls as well as, well, a physical controller will is a given, and if the port's controls work and are not absurdly slippery, which this game's aren't (though they take a brief period of adjustment), it shouldn't be docked as critically as this one was
This port is substantially better than the 5/5-earning GTA III and GTA Vice City ports, in my opinion, if not for content and gameplay then definitely for the wider set of controls in an equally comfortable (or uncomfortable) yet more compact, effective manner (double-tap joystick to crouch as opposed to removing crouch altogether, as seen in Vice City iOS, for instance) as well as the more natural feel of the game's mechanics (Handling cars and on-foot maneuverability), unlike previous entries (I'm still lookin' at you, Vice City)
I would bring up that Gangstar: West Coast Hustle is rated higher on this site than GTA: San Andreas but the first Gangstar is far outdated and was impressive for its time and would be a low blow to bring up, haha
Though, however, targeting how dated a game is would lead me to my distaste for the second negative point listed: The outdated feel of some missions. This is inevitable as this is a (mostly) faithful port of a dated game. Normally I'd say that this point was fair because it is a review of the current iOS port and the game's transition to mobile devices rather than the original game, but I can't say that here, since comparisons with the Playstation's physical controller were drawn.
What I mean to say is that I respectively, though sharply, disagree with the final decision on this port. It is, without doubt, one of the highest-quality games I've seen on the app store to date, and deserves more credit than it was given here. Games like Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous are great, but not for a second would I say it is more worthwhile than the GTA: SA iOS port
That's quite the objection!
As far as AppSpy's previous scores for GTA games go, they were written by other reviewers. If I were to alter my score to match or improve on their ratings, I would be doing myself - and the readers - no favours. A review is a subjective thing, and I certainly don't expect everyone to support my view. Nor should they. That's what makes the world such an interesting place.
As I say in the review, I agree that the controls are an improvement on previous GTA ports. However, there is no escaping the fact that these are console games crammed - somewhat unwillingly - onto touchscreen devices. While you might not consider something like Tilt to Live as "worthwhile" as a port of a 10 year old console game, it is a game that has been created with the iPhone's strengths in mind. At no point when playing Tilt to Live did I think "I wish I was playing this with a joypad". Same goes for The Room Two - it's a game built to make your touchscreen sing.
However, as I juggled the 7 small buttons stacked down the right hand side of the iPhone screen in GTA: SA (weapon select, camera angle, horn, mount / dismount, handbrake turn, accelerate, decelerate) it became very clear that this is not a comfortable setup. It is an awkward compromise - a functional one, but awkward nonetheless.
As for the "dated and poorly paced" remark, this is something that has plagued the GTA series (which I like very much, incidentally). While San Andreas is bigger and more technically advanced than, say, Vice City, is also looser and less focused. Chunks of it are solid gold, and the sense of freedom is fantastic, but there's a lot of bagginess around the edges - flat missions which feel dated and poorly paced. Vice City, for my money, is a tighter, more compact package, one which rarely lets your interest waver, and aches to be completed.
Again, these are just my opinions, and you are free to disagree. I would also like to point out that, in spite of my issues with GTA: SA, I gave it a well-deserved 4/5, which is pretty damn sweet. Having just had a look, I see that other reviewers have given it 7/10 and lower, and many site the awkwardness of the controls as a sticking point.
However, though we don't see eye-to-eye on the precise level of awesomeness GTA: SA delivers, it's kinda nice that we are only disagreeing over precisely how great the game is. I am delighted that you are enjoying it so much, and sincerely hope you continue to do so.
Thanks for reading.
Thanks for taking the time to respond! I don't mean to come across as though I'm demanding for you to change San Andreas's final score, and I'm glad that you'd interpreted my comment as I'd intended it to be: a conversational expression of opinion.
I understand what you mean in that games such as Tilt to Live were built from the ground up with the touchscreen (or accelerometer) in mind, but regardless of which console a game is aimed at, I still find that certain ones (even if not ideally aimed at a given console) are, in fact, better than others (even if those others are)
What I mean by this, though I'm sure you already know what I'm getting at, is that the amount of enjoyment that can be had with a game doesn't revolve around which target console it's built for (though almost always, that helps a lot), and oftentimes, games being built for a device such as the iPhone can be crippling to a game's development, as it eliminates many opportunities of potential expansion upon a game's basic mechanics and stunts the need to set a revolutionary precedent due to the low standards iPhone gaming is so often held to. I think that bringing games that the world has already accepted as console releases to iOS furthers the standards people hold for iOS gaming, as it makes the evolution of mobile gaming substantially more apparent. Games like, again, Tilt to Live, and, say, Angry Birds, are good fun, but keep the standards for mobile gaming relatively low in their simplicity and more linear nature than games like San Andreas do. Every now and then you get a game that combines the best of both worlds- a design that goes hand-in-hand with a touchscreen and revolutionary gameplay on mobile devices, which is partially why I love the Infinity Blade trilogy. Now, I understand that certain games are geared toward different audiences, and a large demographic of iPhone gamers are commuters looking for a casual gaming experience, but I just hate to see repetitive and unoriginal games being churned out because of this, which appear outwardly as a representative (though misleading) factor of the iPhone's gaming capabilities.
Though San Andreas's control scheme wasn't the most comfortable for many (Perhaps I have smaller hands and didn't have as much of a problem with them for that reason, haha) it allowed for a much greater range of action than most mobile games in a system that takes just a pinch of getting used to. The compromise of less natural controls allowed for a much greater depth of gameplay, and this depth, for me, meant the difference between the approximate one hour I spend on most iOS-focused games versus a hundred hours of the gameplay I get from GTA titles on iOS.
Vice City is definitely a more focused title, but whether or not a story-driven game is more or less enjoyable than a more explorative, free one is a matter of taste, and I personally enjoyed San Andreas because of the freedom it encouraged. But again, that's just me.
However, poorly paced as they may oftentimes be, what I've always loved most about the GTA series (at least in the 3D games, though I adored GTA and GTA 2 as well) was just how open-ended it all was. I'll never forget an experience I had with GTA III on my iPod, in a mission that requires you to chase down a fleeing npc from a casino. I could never quite hunt him down by means the encouraged car chase, so instead, I lined up a barricade of cars prior to starting the mission, from where he would enter, and then waited for him to barrel into the barricade before setting of a chain reaction of explosions with the use of a single grenade, killing him and some unfortunate virtual pedestrians in seconds (on PS2, the controls were always manageable enough to avoid my feeling the need to have to resort to this sort of creativity, to your point's credit). I only bring this up to say that, at least for me, the pacing in GTA games has never seemed an issue, so long as you play around the rules when you can and complete the game not always in the fashion it suggests, but instead utilize the wider variety of options that the game makes available. San Andreas has always felt like the best GTA to do this sort of thing with. But again, that's just a matter of preference.
4/5 was a fine rating, but I just felt as though it sold the game short. With PocketGamer giving it a 9/10 (And stamping it with a gold award), Slide to Play a 4/4, and Touch Arcade a five stars out of five, I was shocked to see it stabbed with a point that, though valid, was less so in comparison to the previous games (Maybe that's why the controls felt more refreshing to me in San Andreas than cumbersome)
Not saying that it deserves a perfect score, and not saying that your criticism wasn't unreasonable, I just feel as though the points mentioned did not carry enough strength to drag the final score down from the 5/5 that so many other great-but-not-necessarily-as-deserving (again, all opinion) games earned
And on a fairly unrelated note, I just want to mention that I've enjoyed your reviews and narration for a long while and enjoy your work with the PocketGamer podcast. Keep doin' what you're doin'! :)


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CEC Middle College: Where College and Career Readiness Go Hand in Hand
High school graduation is a time of celebration and completion, but one laced with the shadow of "What next?" Behind the happy faces of graduates tossing mortarboards and parents beaming with pride for their children's accomplishment are questions about the future. Career Education Center students standing on the stage of Community College of Denver last Spring had clear answers and no doubts. They claimed tangible real world skills along with discipline and skills to succeed in college. This class was a landmark one for the school, with accomplishments exceeding even the highest expectations of faculty, parents, peers and the graduates themselves.
CEC Middle College has a lot to be proud of. One of the Consortium's oldest members, it has the unique mission of offering students high school requirements, college course credits and certificate bearing classes and internships that get students college and career ready.
In September CEC was acknowledged in Denver's Magazine, 5280 as one of the top 20 high schools on the Front Range of Colorado. But that was only one of several accolades for principal, Scott Springer who says his school is riding a wave of growing success.
"We had our largest graduating class last year of just under 100 students," said Springer. "The 2013 class had the highest ACT scores ever. Graduates earned more than $1.7 million in scholarships and all graduates were accepted to CCD (Community College of Denver). Moreover, 87 students got offers from two colleges or more."
CEC Middle College offers hands-on, versatile, relevant and rigorous classes for students who are earning college credits at the Denver school. Currently the school has 400 full and 320 part-time students enrolled. Part time for CEC Denver refers to students who do half days at CEC and half at their home high schools. All students are enrolled in one of eighteen career programs.
College success for these students means time saved and dollars earned. These dollars translate into savings for their families, savings for the institutions, which will not have to remediate college ready-college performing-graduates, and to graduates who are trained in fields that are waiting to hire career ready youth. Last year's students earned more than 1,500 semester hours of college credit which adds up to more than $180,000 in college tuition. 67 students graduated with 12 college credits or more; and three graduated with more than 40 hours. Students were awarded $1,795,000 in scholarships ($900,000 by the Denver Scholarship Foundation). An unprecedented three students earned the prestigious Daniels Fund Scholarship which covers full tuition, lodging and travel for four years.
CEC graduates were also exemplary in their academics. Nineteen seniors qualified for Phi Theta Kappa, Community College of Denver's honor organization, earning a minimum of 12 college credits and a college GPA of 3.5 or higher. This year was the first year in the history of CEC, the school brought home a school Championship. CEC's Robotics team won the National competition, which earned them a spot to represent the school in the World Competition in St. Louis in April. Many of the team members were seniors.
MCNC and its members all congratulate CEC Denver and their principal, Scott Springer on these accomplishments and wish them nothing but mile high honors in the future.
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