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Samsung is adding to the line-up of Windows Phone 8 devices with its new handset, the ATIV S – a large and powerful smartphone which sees the Korean manufacturer implement own take on Microsoft's new mobile platform.
Can Samsung follow the record-breaking success of its Galaxy S III and Note II devices with a move into a platform it has not dominated before? We've tested the ATIV S' features and performance to see if it has the pedigree to stand out amongst the range of WP8 handsets currently emerging.
Key Features
- Dual-core, 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor
- 4.8-inch super AMOLED display
- 16GB or 32GB of internal storage
- 8 megapixel camera
- 1080p video recording at 30fps
- 8.7mm thick
- 135g weight
- Windows Phone 8
- 2300mAh battery
Design and Build
The ATIV S bears a resemblance to the Galaxy S III, although its edges are slightly less rounded. Gone is the white backplate seen on many recent Samsung handsets though, replaced with a brushed aluminium-effect rear cover surrounded by a chrome edge. However, the backplate itself is made from plastic and feels quite flimsy and delicate.
Although the front fascia is dominated by the 4.8-inch super AMOLED display, there is room for a gunmetal grey edging which looks great in contrast to the metallic back.
The location of physical buttons is divided between each side of the handset, a significant difference to Nokia's two recent Lumias which crammed all the tactile controls on to one edge. Lock and camera buttons are mounted on the right of the device whilst the volume rocker is on the left, something that makes them easier to operate while holding the device in one hand.
Unusually for a Windows phone, the is a physical home key where many other such devices feature capacitive buttons. However, the key itself is flanked by Back and Search buttons which are touch sensitive.
The design of the ATIV S is also interesting since the unibody form factor of Nokia's Lumia range had become almost synonymous with Windows Phone handsets. Having taken a different approach to design, Samsung has found a good alternative and demonstrated that the competition now opening up between WP8 manufacturers could inspire further innovation.
Screen Performance
Samsung makes excellent displays, as evident in its recent high-end devices such as the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II. The manufacturer has continued this rich lineage here too and the 4.8-inch, 720×480 pixel screen is of an excellent quality and impressively shows off the new operating system.
Despite having a ppi of only 306, notably lower than the 332ppi of the Lumia 920, the ATIV S' screen performs well. Windows Phone 8's colourful user interface looks bold and bright with a great deal of contrast between its light and dark colours, and photographs also appear with much clarity and definition..
The touchscreen itself is also incredibly responsive, adding to the flowing feel that WP's user interface has.
Under the Hood
Inside the ATIV S is a dual-core, 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor with 1GB of RAM. One of the major innovations of Windows Phone 8 is support for multi-core devices, possibly as a result of the software itself being more demanding in terms of processing power.
Previous versions of Windows Phone have never felt as if they put too much pressure on CPUs and the latest iteration is no different, feeling fluid and free of any hold-ups.
Alongside the dual-core CPU is an Adreno 225 GPU which handles the visual elements of the operating system and user interface. Ensuring something of a level playing field in terms of the graphical capabilities of each device running the new platform, this same Adreno chip features in both of Nokia's WP8 devices and is a move which was possibly made on the insistence of Microsoft.
However, one particular area where the ATIV S stands head and shoulders above its Windows Phone 8 competitors is internal storage. Available in 16GB and 32GB versions, the handset also supports microSD cards up to 32GB in capacity, outclassing any other WP8.
Microsoft's cloud-storage service, SkyDrive also offers 7GB of free space which is upgradeable to 25GB on a paid plan. Overall, the amount of storage that ATIV S users potentially have access to is incredible and should be a major selling point for Samsung.
Battery Performance
Samsung has included a 2300mAh battery which is amongst the largest available on any smartphone and bigger than the 2100mAh power cell seen on the Galaxy S III. The inclusion of such a large battery may have something to do with the expansive display sported by the ATIV S as it is usually the screen that can be the biggest single drain on power sources.
Nevertheless, we found the ATIV S' battery to perform very well indeed, lasting a day of moderate use – including web browsing, downloading apps and extensive use of the phone's camera – from the one charge.
Operating System and User Interface
Windows Phone 8 is a fantastic upgrade on earlier versions and, in our opinion, has prepared the platform to take on Android and iOS. There are changes to both the way the software looks and works, although enough of the familiar interface and layout remains to make it recognisable.
The distinctive Live Tiles can now be resized, vastly increasing the number that can be included on the homescreen. Tiles can be reduced to a small size which allows them to act like app icons, or expanded across the screen to show a greater amount of information.
One of the most notable features of past versions of Windows Phone was the People Hub, which has since been expanded to include a 'Rooms' feature which allows you to group certain contacts together and share messages, photos and calendars events between them. Windows Phone has always put a focus on social networking and the People Hub works better than any comparable iOS or Android feature in bringing together contacts, messages and social updates in one place.
Beyond the user interface, the software has been completely rebuilt so that the code on which it runs is more in line with the desktop and tablet versions of Windows 8.
This 'common core', as the Microsoft has called it, will make it easier for a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to work in conjunction with other Windows devices and allow apps to be reconfigured across different devices easily. Another result of this change in coding is that apps are now written in the C++ coding language which is widely used amongst developers working on iOS and Android.
With WP8 using the same programming language it will be easier for these developers to create versions of their apps for Microsoft's mobile platform, hopefully bringing criticisms relating to the lack of available apps to an end.
Additional Features
In the same way that Nokia has put its own stamp on Windows Phone 8 with apps such as Nokia Drive, Samsung has included several of its own creations with the ATIV S whilst avoiding weighing the handset down with branded-apps of limited use.
Chat On, the firm's messaging app that can be found on a variety of its devices, makes an appearance here. So too does Music Hub, the iTunes-like service which allows user to buy tracks and download them straight to the device.
Camera and Video
Along with brilliant displays Samsung also produces excellent cameras and the 8 megapixel lens on the ATIV S is no exception. Nokia has taken many of the Window Phone 8 headlines in terms of photography with the inclusion of its PureView technology in the Lumia 920, but Samsung's offering is also of a very high quality, producing images which are clear and detailed.
WP8's camera app is very easy to use and follows the ergonomic design scheme which runs throughout the platform and allows users to easily control several technical elements such as ISO and white balance.
A new innovation brought in with WP8 is a series of 'Lenses' which can be added to the camera app to extend its functionality. These 'Lenses' are capable of a variety of things ranging from capturing panoramic images to scanning barcodes and searching for a product's details online, and are an interesting feature that extends the capabilities of the device even further.
Samsung has also included its own Photo Editor app with the ATIV S, giving post-production control over such things as image exposure and brightness while also allowing for Instagram-style effects to be applied.
Video is also of an excellent quality with a range of capture options which, at their highest, can record in 1080p at 30fps. Footage is smooth and fluid and the camera performs just as well with moving images as it does with stills.
Connectivity and Multimedia
Windows Phone 8 introduces NFC support to the platform for the first time so it's no surprise to see it crop up here. While certainly not a disadvantage the use of this technology has yet to be widely adopted by consumers and we doubt its inclusion will be a major selling point for Samsung.
Multimedia performance is also excellent on the ATIV S and the big, bright display is great for viewing videos. The Xbox Music app, while certainly not exclusive to this device, is very easy to use and gives uncomplicated access to your tracks whilst the audio performance offered by the ATIV S is outstanding and impressively loud, even through the device's inbuilt speaker.
Performance and Verdict
The ATIVS is an excellent handset which has some distinctive features to set it apart from the pack. It's the biggest Windows Phone 8 handset we've seen so far and Microsoft's new platform looks outstanding on a 4.8-inch display.
Whilst manufacturers are still constrained from making too many alterations to the new platform, Samsung has managed to make its mark on the ATIV S software in a subtle and positive way. Photo Editor makes up for the lack of decent image-manipulation software available for Windows Phone, and the camera itself performs brilliantly.
What also really stands out is the amount of storage space avaialable. Adding up the full 32GB version of the phone, a 32GB microSD card and 25GB of (paid for) SkyDrive space, there is potentially 89GB of storage space on offer – an enormous amount for a mobile device.
Samsung's first Windows Phone 8 device can stand up to Nokia and HTC's offerings, as well as firm's Android devices such as the Galaxy S III. The Korean firm's experience as a leading smartphone manufacturer shows and the ATIV S is a high-spec and high-performance device that provides the perfect platform for the excellent Windows Phone 8.


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Nineteenth Century Restorations LLC has been chosen to be the General Contractor for the Woody Guthrie Childhood-home Reconstruction Project in Okemah Oklahoma. The home will be re-constructed on the very site where it stood until 1980, when the Chamber of Commerce and the Okemah School Board had it torn down. Fortunately, due to the incredible foresight of the owner of the property at that time, Earl Walker, the disassembled home was stored in a building in Okemah for all these years, waiting for reconstruction.
Walker bought the property in 1962, and even managed to get to New York to visit Woody Guthrie in the hospital prior to his passing, to get his blessing to raise money to restore the home and turn it into a museum, giftshop and a mixed music venue, honoring the singer and his legacy, with all additional funds to go to Huntington's Disease (HD) research. Woody blessed his endeavor, however Walker faced setback after setback for decades as many of the townspeople would hear nothing of honoring someone with alleged ties to the communist party. Sadly, Walker passed away in the early '90's, having never seen his dream fulfilled.
Having worked through the wettest winter in the history of Iowa, we have finished the Johnny Carson Birthplace project. Despite the worst weather conditions I have ever worked in, the project went very well and the results should speak for themselves. We went through some major modifications to the original plan after finding many clues that the house had gone through some major renovations after Johhny's short time there, so it was back to the drawing board in December. The back third of the house had to be virtually removed and reconstructed to show the east and west side porches on either side of the central kitchen, as the house would have been in 1925. Filming went without a hitch, and we will soon be showing you "shorts" of the production here on this site. Somehow we were smiled on from above to get the dry days we got for filming of the "pilot episode" of our show. Please stay tuned for more information and updated pictures and press from Johnny Carson's Birthplace.
Nineteenth Century Restorations is excited to announce that we have been selected to be the Prime Contractor for the restoration of the Historic Birthplace of Nina Simone. We will be traveling to Tryon North Carolina with our film crew by our side to restore the Birthplace of one of Jazz's most recognizable names, not to mention, one of the proudest and strongest voice's for the Civil Rights Movement. The owners of the Nina Simone Birthplace Inc. are rushing to get everything put together so that they can be in a position to legally accept donations through their newly formed 501-C-3 for this Historic project. Please keep checking in, as we will be up-dating this site with news and new information regularly.
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Renney's Roster
Yesterday's qualifying offers give us a strong indication about the kind of roster Tom Renney will employ in 2010-11. In the spring before he was hired, I posted a "Tom Renney in a box" post that looked at the type of roster he used with the Rangers. Renney employed end-of-the-roster fighters/coke machines/goons who routinely averaged less than 10 minutes a game. In 06-07, Colton Orr and Ryan Hollweg were regulars and fought 16 and 15 times respectively. Other very physical regulars included Brendan Shanahan (in photo), Sean Avery (acquired mid-season) and they also spent some at-bats on people like Jed Ortmeyer and Brad Isbister (and remember these are just the forwards).
That's a lot of beef, folks. So, when we talk about free agency and trades, the Oilers shopping list should include the following:
- right handed 2-way center
- veteran right winger who can serve as mentor to the kids
- 2 quality defensemen
- someone from the goon squad
This isn't the sort of team I enjoy watching, but then again watching Ales Hemsky get knocked around and injured isn't much fun either. Derek Boogaard is available (apparently), and I'd like to see them sign him just because he has done so much damage to the Oilers. Don't care if they play him, just keep him away from the Oilers skill players.
As for buyouts, we should hear something today. If we don't, Ethan rifles, Patrick O'Sullivan and Robert Nilsson will remain on a still-crowded depth chart. We wait.


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All-classification player of the year: Diamond DeShields, Norcross
Player of the year: Lexie Brown, North Gwinnett
Coach of the year: Angie Hembree, Norcross
First team
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F+Shayla Cooper, Norcross+6-1+Sr.
G+Diamond DeShields, Norcross+6-2+Sr.
C+Mackenzie Engram, Hillgrove+6-1+Jr.
G+Kylee Smith, Alpharetta+6-0+Sr.
Second team
G+Te'a Cooper, McEachern+5-8+So.
G+Makeba Ponder, Colquitt County+5-8+Jr.
G+Amber Reeves, North Cobb+5-9+Sr.
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F+Ashley Williams, Alcovy+6-0+Sr.
Honorable mention: Lauren Brown, Alpharetta; Haley Gerrin, Habersham Central; Anriel Howard, Westlake; Madison Newby, Archer; Genesis Perrymond, Parkview; Stormm Phillips, Valdosta; Katie Powell, Duluth; Breanna Richardson, Rockdale County; Meagan Tucker, Alcovy; Aunesha Williams, Cherokee.
Player of the year: Erykah Davenport, Tucker
Coach of the year: Kathy Walton, Southwest DeKalb
First team
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C+Erykah Davenport, Tucker+6-2+Jr.
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Honorable mention: Shaunice Bennett, Hardaway; Alexis Ezell, Allatoona; Naima Jackson, Tucker; Kyesha Lewis, Effingham County; Ayanna Mitchell, Salem; Asha Stegall, Warner Robins; Jasmine Stone, Evans; Meredith Tarver, Northview; Tashi Thompson, Miller Grove; Britney Wright, Villa Rica.
Player of the year: Miah Spencer, Columbia
Coach of the year: Cedric King, Sandy Creek
First team
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G+Tianna Germaine, South Effingham+5-2+Jr.
G+Maddie Howell, Dalton+5-9+Sr.
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G+Elise Coberly, Madison County+5-10+Sr.
G+Jordan Livesay, River Ridge+5-8+Sr.
G+Lindsey Reed, Woodland-Stockbridge+5-6+Sr.
G+LaRice Walker, Sandy Creek+5-7+Sr.
Honorable mention: Briana Benson, Jonesboro; Danielle Clark, Stone Mountain; Brea Elmore, Redan; VaQueshia Hall, Howard; Kenyata Hendrix, Carrollton; Maegan Kenimer, Chestatee; Keshundra Price, Monroe; Ra'Keta Shelton, Dougherty; Sarah Smith, Pickens; Aneesa Watson, Fayette County.
Player of the year: Asia Durr, St. Pius
Coach of the year: Kyle Snipes, St. Pius
First team
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G+Carly Gilreath, Dawson County+5-8+Sr.
F+Brooke Hubbard, North Oconee+5-9+Sr.
G+Shonterria Kitchens, Washington County+5-6+Jr.
C+Kristina Nelson, Buford+6-4+Sr.
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G+Ilyn Spann, Beach+5-7+So.
G+Nausia Woolfolk, Peach County+5-9+Fr.
Honorable mention: Sherae Bonner, Central-Carroll; Ginny Channell, North Oconee; Mackenzie Darrah, Buford; Lauren Duncan, Pike County; Cyairra Hill, Elbert County; Kaelyn Irby, Cartersville; Shakenya Peters, Southwest-Macon; Sheyenne Seabolt, Dawson County; Rachel Selph, Dodge County; Payton Smith, Sonoraville.
Player of the year: Katie Frerking, Wesleyan
Coach of the year: Jan Azar, Wesleyan
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C+Khadijiah Cave, Laney+6-4+Sr.
G+Briunna Freeman, Pelham+5-11+So.
G+Katie Frerking, Wesleyan+6-1+Sr.
G+Kahlia Lawrence+Kendrick+5-9+Jr.
F+Taylor Palmer, Calhoun+6-0+Sr.
Second team
G+Brianna Cummings, Greater Atl. Christian+5-10+Jr.
F+Timia Reynolds, Model+5-9+Sr.
G+Brittany Stevens, Wesleyan+5-4+Sr.
G+Tia Troup, Bleckley County+5-5+Jr.
F+Sydney Umeri, Lovett+6-1+Sr.
Honorable mention: Bree Brown, Thomasville; Taylor Brown, Lovett; Deja Cheatham, Kendrick; Quiondra Darrisaw, Dublin; Carrie Grisson, Brooks County; Jordan Hill, Bremen; Makhala Jackson, McIntosh County Academy; Shylrick Locke, Jeff Davis; Simone Smith, Laney; Lauren Zollinger, Union County.
Player of the year: Alexis Carter, SW Atlanta Christian
Coach of the year: Aisha Kennedy, St. Francis
First team
G+Kassidy Blevins, Gordon Lee+5-9+Sr.
C+Antoinette Brown, St. Francis+5-9+Sr.
C+Alexis Carter, SW Atlanta Christian+6-1+Sr.
G+Kiyanna Johnson, Greenville+5-7+Jr.
G+Alexus Parker, Calvary Day+5-9+Sr.
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G+Brandi Buie, Calhoun County+5-6+Jr.
G+Anissia Collins, Irwin County+5-7+Sr.
G+Moses Johnson, Greenforest+6-0+Sr.
G+Kaneika Washington, Randolph-Clay+5-8+Sr.
Honorable mention: Erika Cassell, Holy Innocents'; Marquita Daniels, Southwest Atlanta Christian; Antania Graddic, Turner County; Tomeka Harris, Warren County; A'Miracle Jones, Mitchell County; Tatiana Mahone, Central-Talbotton; Stephanie Patton, Towns County; Jazmine Price, Claxton; Terar Stewart, Darlington; Candice Williams, St. Francis.
All-classification player of the year: Brannen Greene, Tift County
Player of the year: Brandon Goodwin, Norcross
Coach of the year: Jesse McMillan, Norcross
First team
G+Anthony Bagtas, Westlake+6-0+Sr.
G+Brandon Goodwin, Norcross+6-0+Sr.
F+Brannen Greene, Tift County+6-7+Sr.
G+Tadric Jackson, Tift County+6-2+Jr.
G+Lee Moore, North Cobb+6-2+Sr.
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G+Kyle Castlin, Hillgrove+6-3+Jr.
G+Nate Mason, Shiloh+5-10+Jr.
G+Randall Smith, Archer+6-0+Sr.
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Honorable mention: Jordan Capps, Peachtree Ridge; Lorenzo Carter, Norcross; Bryan Hamlet, Archer; Devin Mitchell, Collins Hill; Jordan Neff, North Cobb; Trevon Shaw, Mill Creek; Markus Terry, Chattahoochee; Ty Toney, Alpharetta; Amir Warnock, Peachtree Ridge; C.J. Wilson, Rockdale County.
Player of the year: Jakeenan Gant, Effingham County
Coach of the year: Todd Cottrell, Gainesville
First team
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F+Davonte Fitzgerald, Tucker+6-7+Sr.
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C+Jarquez Smith, Jones County+6-9+Sr.
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Honorable mention: Solomon Ajose, Sequoyah; Cameron Blakley, Apalachee; Noah Dickerson, North Atlanta; Neil Phillips, Lithia Springs; Armell Potter, Sprayberry; Daniel Fowler, Allatoona; Lundy Luqman, Mays; Dontavious Marshall, Bainbridge; Chris Sanders-McCollum, Creekside; Henry "R.J." Sessions, Northside-Columbus; Jarius Smith, Northside-Warner Robins.
Player of the year: Tahj Shamsid-Deen, Columbia
Coach of the year: Clay Crump, Eagle's Landing
First team
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F+Jabari McGhee, Monroe+6-7+Sr.
G+Tahj Shamsid-Deen, Columbia+5-10+Sr.
C+Brandon Watkins, Grady+6-9+Sr.
G+Eric Wortham, Eagle's Landing+6-5+Sr.
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F+Donovahn Jones, Dutchtown+6-3+Sr.
F+Montrell McKenzie, Johnson-Gainesville+6-6+Sr.
C+Desmond Ringer, Eagle's Landing+6-10+Sr.
F+Quinton Stephens, Marist+6-8+Sr.
Honorable mention: T.J. Cromer, Westover; O'Shea Hill, Northwest Whitfield; Quincy January, Riverdale; Ronald Jones, Butler; Chukwudubem "Doobie" Okeke, Jonesboro; Patrick Petty, Jonesboro; Jade McClendon, Chamblee; Karim Mawuenyega, Alexander; Ronnie Mays, Westside-Macon; Zaquazian Smith, Statesboro.
Player of the year: Tim Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah
Coach of the year: Utaff Gordon, Johnson-Savannah
First team
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F+Chris Cokley, Savannah+6-7+Jr.
G+Tim Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah+6-5+Sr.
G+Ethan "Ebo" Smith, North Hall+6-2+Sr.
F+Kyle Doyle, Buford+6-6+Sr.
Second team
G+Ryan Davis, Cartersville+6-3+Jr.
G+A.J. Gray, Washington County+6-1+So.
F+Solomon Mangham, Woodward Academy+6-7+Sr.
F+DeShon Nails, Tattnall County+6-4+Sr.
G+Isaiah Williams, Buford+6-1+Sr.
Honorable mention: Demarcus Cunningham, Douglass; Nick Harris, St. Pius; Sherrod Hart, Thomson; Saadiq Muhammad, Johnson-Savannah; Jamal Norman, Savannah; Dre Souder, Henry County; Jovante Spivey, Savannah; C.J. Thurman, Morgan County; Quintavias Virgil, Central-Macon; Zach Vess, North Murray.
Player of the year: Isaiah Wilkins, Greater Atlanta Christian
Coach of the year: Cliff Kerbo, Bleckley County
First team
C+DaMario Beck, Bleckley County+6-7+Sr.
G+Frank Booker, Westside-Augusta+6-3+Sr.
G+Sean Buffen, Spencer+6-2+Sr.
G+Reggie Reid, Harlem+5-11+So.
F+Isaiah Wilkins, Greater Atl. Christian+6-6+Jr.
Second team
G+Cole Birchfield, Dade County+6-1+Sr.
G+JaCori Payne, Dublin+5-9+Jr.
G+Collin Swinton, Greater Atl. Christian+5-9+Sr.
F+Ramel Thompkins, Vidalia+6-6+Jr.
G+Gerdarius Troutman, Taylor County+6-2+Jr.
Honorable mention: Jamal Anderson, Long County; Greyson Arnold, Calhoun; Christian Bradford, Kendrick; Will Clifton, Wesleyan; Davy Fischer, Model; Kevis Martin, Manchester; Troy Morrison, Greater Atlanta Christian; Jordan Oliver, Rabun County; Tony Palmer, Jordan; Qua Searcy, Lamar County.
Player of the year: Ahmed Hill, Aquinas
Coach of the year: David Jones, Greenforest Christian
First team
G+Ahmed Hill, Aquinas+6-4+Jr.
G+Will "Turtle" Jackson, Athens Christian+6-4+So.
F+Eric Lockett, Whitefield Academy+6-5+Jr.
C+Tosin Mehint, Greenforest Christian+6-9+Sr.
G+Torrico Simmons, Wilkinson County+5-8+So.
Second team
G+Kendall Crute, North Cobb Christian+6-4+Jr.
F+Kaiser Gates, St. Francis+6-7+So.
F+Johnathan Howard, Wilcox County+6-5+Sr.
G+Stacey Morgan, Portal+5-11+Jr.
G+Kobi Simmons, St. Francis+6-4+Fr.
Honorable mention: Malik Beasley, St. Francis; Devin Charles, Lanier County; Muhammad Hamilton, W.D. Mohammed; Jordan Harris, Seminole County; Jermaine Hartsfield, Mitchell County; Antonio Graddic, Turner County; Gary McGinty, Savannah Country Day; Gary McRae, Randolph-Clay; Austin Montgomery, Lakeview Academy; Matt Tankersley, Eagle's Landing Christian.
Selected by Chip Saye (girls) and Todd Holcomob (boys), GHSFD
March 22nd, 2013
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@Todd Holcomob
How does Coach Sharman White not be named Class AAAAA Boys coach of the Year. I applaud Gainesville's effort, but MG have been ranked No.1 all season, won its fourth Region-6 title in five years, and became the first coach to lead a boys program to five consecutive championships.
Oh by the way, he did it with two returning players that were reserves and a myriad of freshman, sophomore, and a sensational junior.
I don't understand, how does he not get COY?
With all due respect, the ball was dropped on this one.
March 22nd, 2013
12:08 pm
Wow Class AAAA, Brittany Tatum LaGrange High best player in Region 5-AAAA 21 pts, 6 assts, 4Stls,shot 60% from field, 40%3pt, 90%ft, got dbled, boxed in 1, half court traps to slow her down each night in region competition didn't make 1s, 2nd, or honorable mention, what a joke, politics rules again in state of Ga awards.
Brittany finished Career with over 1700pts, 600 assts, 500stls, broke her schools records in all 3 categories ,passed on D1 interests , signed with Columbus State University in NOV. 2012 choose nursing interest over d1 label ego.
March 22nd, 2013
1:04 pm
The rep 4 AJC is just suspect and bias. JMO
March 22nd, 2013
1:20 pm
@Todd Holcomb That is just P-I-T-I-F-U-L!!!! I agree 1000% with Mr. Wolverine!!! What is it about selecting the obvious regardless of the number of times! MG went into the GHSA Record book and they get minimal coverage on their historic moment by AJC and now no recognition for their coach? Is there something wrong? MG won 30 games and is in the top 25 of every National Poll (USA Today (#24), ESPN (#15), MaxPreps (#22), PrepNation (#24) and on top of that went "Wire To Wire" as the #1 AAAAA team in the state according to your own poll and you mean to tell me that these other coaches (No Disrespect) are more deserving? Really??? If Coach White is not the Coach of the Year then what is it that his team didn't do to warrant him that honor? This is obviously a fraud or possibly even on the lines of racist!
March 22nd, 2013
3:41 pm
Don't know too much about the girls but this confirms it Todd Holcomob knows very little about boys basketball in GA. Some of this selections are questionable at best .
Not that surprised because the AJC's coverage of high school basketball is shockingly inept.
March 22nd, 2013
5:31 pm
I believed that Sharman White was a very good coach until last weekend. If Sharman White is so good why was one of his 2 top players playing in a unsigned seniors showcase in front of D2, D3 and Junior college coaches. No way this player should have been playiing in this type of showcase. He should have a scholarship by now. Coach White loses major points as being this great coach everybody keep saying he is. He only had a couple of players to help get in college. What's wrong with this picture?
March 22nd, 2013
5:48 pm
Coach White record speaks for itself. How can anyone question whether he can coach or not.
March 22nd, 2013
5:53 pm
Its great to see North Hall's Ebo Smith make 1st team allstate. He's a throwback player that can not only shoot treys from downtown, but regularly hits pull up jumpers and floaters (a lost art) as well as being able to finish at the basket. If he ever misses a FT it is news. Great ball handler, also. He was a joy to watch this year.
March 22nd, 2013
6:05 pm
@MC 12 What's wrong with a player going to a D2/Juco showcase? What if that is what he is qualified for? You must have had your son there trying to get a look. MG has players in schools everywhere. I just saw one of their former players on the tube when they played Gonzaga. You just are another add-on to "hater list". I would be willing to bet that the player you are speaking of will sign a scholarship and your son probably won't. Good luck with tuition payments and back up off of us. We are MG!!!
March 22nd, 2013
7:45 pm
I think AJC got it right, white had a great season but did he have to coach like others. No, his program is set while other coaches coach! Don't think the award should always go to the coach that wins but to a coach that gets the best out of his players. Especially if its not known as being a basketball powerhouse.
March 23rd, 2013
12:50 am
It is great to see North Hall's Ebo Smith make the 1st team in AAA. I've seen him play several times this year and he is amazing. Is he the only white kid to make "all state" in all classifications? Just curious. He signed early with University of North Georgia. If he hadn't of signed early he would have gotten mid-major d-1 offers.
March 23rd, 2013
6:54 am
@basketballentusiast, For the record I have 2 sons one plays D1 basketball and the other plays D1 football. I brought a couple players their who's coaches did not do a good job in helping them get a scholarship, just like the player from Miller Grove. He is definitely a D1 ball player. There is nothing wrong with going to a D2, D3 or Juco , but this player is the second best player on the team and had one his best games in the Championship. HE SHOULD HAVE A D1 SCHOLARSHIP OFFER BY NOW. The players from MG that got schollys woulg have gotten them no matter where they played. A great coach not only can coach. but he is able to get scholarship offers for the best players on his /her team, D1, D2, D3, Juco or even get them in a Prep school.
March 23rd, 2013
7:42 am
First of all, if anybody can relate to Coach White's situation, I can. The job he did this year is hands down one of the best coaching jobs this state has seen. He replaced his entire starting five, and only had one transfer. Wow. Eddie Martin also had to replace his leading scorer in December, and with only one senior starter, won state. Just because somebody has won before, does not mean they don't deserve the award.
March 23rd, 2013
8:04 am
@MC 12 I guess everyone should be applauding you but when speak of what you do not know then you sound like the way you sound. You would be a heck of a coach we see! Not!
March 23rd, 2013
4:20 pm
@mc12.. The two seniors on the team this year (Kyre Hammer and Earl Bryant) are exceptional players, indeed. Are they DI players?? According to statistics, yes,.. But Coach While can't make a coach from any level sign any of his seniors.
Secondly, Hammer is going to sign with a mid-major school and Bryant (I suppose the player you seen) may have to go the JUCO route.
In essence, your deductive reasoning was very imbecilic. Lets start with the players that have gone to college out of MG.
Mufon Udofia (Tech), Donte Williams (UGA), Henry Brooks (Harvard), Malcolm Frank (Morehouse), Justin Allen (Lincoln Memorial), Nigel Domineck (Fort Valley State), Shack Williams (Fort Valley State), Christian Houston (Palm Beach State), Justin Colvin (Alabama A&M), Brandon Morris (UGA), and Toney Parker (UCLA).
Not to mention, that all his seniors graduate.
Im just shaking my head at the ignorance..
How can you say everyone had to coach, except for White? If anything, he had to really coach because this was his youngest team. Zero starters returned, and the two seniors were key reserves on the team last year. It helped that Pickney moved back to DeKalb from (SC), but he really had to bring this team from the ground up to Nationally Ranked.
Say what you want, but anything negative cannot be accepted about the most succesful coach in GA within the last 10 years.
MG has only been onpen for eight years.. (5 Championships, 6 Final Fours, 4 Region Titles, 7 Playoff Appearances)..
March 23rd, 2013
6:04 pm
@MC 12 Welp…I guess the best way to sum up what Mr. Wolverine just laid on you: THE HIGHEST FORM OF "IGNORANCE" IS WHEN YOU REJECT SOMETHING YOU DON"T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT!!! (Drops MIc)
March 23rd, 2013
6:16 pm
You have to be totally ignorant to say anything negative about Coach White coaching skills. The numbers never lie. Name one coach in the whole country with a better track record the last 8 years. That's just dumb
March 23rd, 2013
9:26 pm
I was giving credit to other coaches, of course u r bias. If u can read I said he had a great season, but his program is established. So why just give it to him every year. You think other coaches deserve it. Yeah don't make me say the T or R word that helped him win 2 or 3 chips. Yeah there are some other coaches that really had to coach their team. I was very respectful but don't go there because if you call yourself wolverine, then u know the deal.
March 23rd, 2013
10:17 pm
@Mr. Wolverine like I said earlier all those players you listed would have gooten scolarship no matter what high school they went to. Coach White did not have to do anything for them they had the talent. You mean to tell me you have two seniors on your championship team and playing a national schedule and the best you can get is one of them playing at a unsigned senior camp? "C'MON MAN"! BTW you don't know your MG facts as well as you you think you do. Henry Brooks plays at Penn. GO WITCHITA STATE – TKELL COTTON FROM GEORGIA KNOCKED DOWN A BIG THREE.
March 23rd, 2013
10:29 pm
@Dekalb Juggedrnaut You might want to pick that mic up and tell your boy Mr. Wolverine to get his facts right. I am going to say it for the last time. NO WAY ONE OF THOSE 2 SENIORS SHOULD BE AT A UNSIGNED SENIORS CAMP IN MARCH THEIR SENIOR YEAR. Yall just won a championship with max exposure all year and no scholly. Ignorant like me or brilliant like yall "IT
March 23rd, 2013
11:18 pm
Ajc won't let the video links stay up so go to LaGrange High School ihigh.com website and Ga Jaguars ihigh.com websites, Look up Brittany Tatum in the video sections, didn't even make honorable mention AJC and GACA All Star game, had better stats than 17 of 20 seniors picked, south team picked by a north school coach with kids from North Cobb, politics prevails again in GA. Basketball.
March 24th, 2013
7:40 am
MG girls especially and boys/coach deserved more recognition. How can #23 on SWD girls not be player of the year.
March 24th, 2013
8:19 am
This is for the miller grove hater.
For years now it has seen to me to be an unwritten rule to award the coach who wins state, the coach of the year award. Norcross, Milton, over the class few years have had superior talent and when they won state, their coach won coach of the year despite having rosters full of division 1 prospects. I am no saying Sherman white should have won, I think your reason he didn't win is crazy. He had to coach like everyone else. Every team that wins a championship has talent. Now for you crying because the kid don't have a D1 scholly is crazy, every kid isn't D1 talent just because they get exposure and D1 isn't a good fit for every kid. Ex Avery jukes of south Gwinnett years ago. He received a scholly simple because he was on the team, went to Alabama didn't play transferred to Butler, played for a championship. Every want to throw around this D1 thing is right for the kids and are they going to graduate is what is important. You must coach AAU or have kids that got rejected by miller grove. Stephenson coach get criticized for having to much D1 talent and not winning state in football, but as a parent I would take a free ride to college over a state championship if I had to choose. That championship can't change their lives an education can
March 24th, 2013
1:59 pm
@Marcus, if you would take the time and read what I wrote, I did not only write that he should have a D1 offer, but D2, D3, or Juco would be fine
. I will say it again for all those who can read, THERE IS NO WAY THIS KID SHOULD HAVE TO ATTEND AN UNSIGNED SENIOR SHOWCASE IN MARCH. He is a D1 mid major talent and with the help of his coaches influence he should not have to go to this type of showcase. BTW, getting in school FIRST then GRADUATING is important. Oh yeah, I don't coach AAU and both of my son's have D1 scholarships. They did'nt need to go to MG to get them. I help players who want to go to college get qualified so they don't miss their opportunity of a life time. Most of these players coaches have not informed or helpedx these kids get to the next level in life. That's why I am so passionate about this topic. Coach Sherman may be a great X and O coach but he dropped the ball on this one.
March 24th, 2013
8:17 pm
Congratulation to Neil Philips and Karim Mawuenyega out of Douglas County for Honarable Mentions. keep up the hard work at the next level
March 24th, 2013
8:28 pm
@MC 12 If you're speaking of the event at Holy Innocents, I was there briefly as well and if I am not mistaken, I saw kids from Norcross, GAC (Both State Champs), Hillgrove (State Runner-Up), etc. Why are you on Coach White so hard? Are you really hating on him that bad? Oh well, I guess you feel the way you feel. God Bless
March 24th, 2013
8:35 pm
You are right, It was a misprint with Henry being at UPenn and I forgot to add Thomas Marshall (Southern).
I have strong ties to MG, but I am know how the AJC has followed suit by awarding COTY to the State Championship Coach.
Since you said that Graduation is first.. Please note that all of his players graduate.
Who said that this kid didn't have offers. As I stated, Hammer has offers that have really picked up in recent weeks, due to his success and breakout year, and Bryant probably will go to a Juco.
Two more points I want to make. A coach cannot force a coach to offer a kid a scholarship. Point Blank Period.
A coach may want to offer a kid, but the kid must be qualified (SAT/GPA) also.
This is one of the biggest problems we have with many talented kids.. Many don't get the student-athlete concept.
In short, you are on the outside looking in.
Do your research on MG on the 'T' and 'F words.
I'll help you.. Transfers.. Henry Brooks (Landmark Christian) as a sophmore, came off the bench, became the starter his junior year. Donte Williams (Morrow) as junior, came off the bench and hada moster senior year. Kyre Hammer (Newton) as a junior, came off the bench as a junior and had a big senior year. Keith Pickney (moved back DeKalb from SC) only player to transfer in and start. He was a standout in middle school.
As far as recruiting, that does not happen. All of these players were legit transfers, and also does not compare to the large quantity of transfers that went to the Norcross', Milton's, GAC's, Wheeler's, etc..
March 25th, 2013
8:10 am
I'm confused…1st why are we talking about Langrange (pg) getting cheated out of anything? So confused about that one. I could see if sandycreek pg was complaining about 2nd team pick, but then she was actually good.. But talking about getting No Respect..The Coach from Columbia has won back 2 back State Championships in two different classes has the 4AAAA player of the year and didn't get picked for coach of the year..How does the coach that LOST the championship twice get coach of the year over the coach that won the championship???? 4AAAA Girls is the only class that has the player of the year seperate from the coach of the year, So retarded. Thats crazy! Now..again talking about getting cheated..How is Mr. GEORGIA BASKETBALL not Tahj-Shamsid-Deen? Ok, I get it they didn't win state for the 4th time in a row,it would have been in 2 different classes as well, but they still got to the Championship game ..But then lets just say he still has 3 state championships! They kid who won the Mr. GA Basketball has NO State Championships! Which is better 3 rings or no rings? lets just use the common sence calculator here.. thats like comparing King James to KOBE! 1 vs 5 wins every time!lol
March 25th, 2013
9:36 am
How does player of year get selected? It can't be based on points average…
March 25th, 2013
10:37 am
Coach Cottrell is a great coach, but he started 4 Seniors and he didnt win the state. Its crazy that Coach Sharmen White was not coach of the year.. who pics this stuff for the AJC..got to Ray Charles & Stevie Wonder..
March 25th, 2013
10:59 am
You are right Mr W. I never said White wasnt a great coach. He has a championship program!!! But that doesn't reward him to get COY every year. He had a great season, but I guess it's so hard to choose. I just think other coaches do a great job too. I am not being biased towards anyone, but I think other coaches have to do more with less talent.
March 25th, 2013
12:00 pm
I understand where you are coming from. You are good with me, sir.
We all can agree to disagree sometimes.
March 25th, 2013
12:39 pm
Is AJC going to give us a "way too early top 10″ for basketball? I see they are doing full length features on 50 different football teams around the state. Hopefully we wont have to wait until football is over (half way through the basketball season) before we get ANY more reporting for basketball.
March 25th, 2013
4:12 pm
[...] Bryant, Kyre' Hamer and Keith Pickney were named to the Second Team all-state in the AAAAA [...]
March 25th, 2013
4:19 pm
I don't understand how the AJC picks the All-State teams, however, I have to commend them in the selection of North Hall's Ebo Smith – this guy is the real deal and deserving of the honor – in this case it wasn't politics as usual. I believe he shot 58% inside the arc, 48% from 3 point range and over 85% from the charity stripe. Congrats Ebo!
March 25th, 2013
4:41 pm
To all the AJC AAA girls selection committee and the AAA Girls State rankings committee…I have a question..how does the Chapel Hill High School Lady Panthers, AAA Final Four member, which played eventual AAA state champion St. Pius to the wire in a Final Four game…not warrant an ALL-STATE selection..not even an honorable mention…….really???? …I guess if you dont live in the RIGHT metro-Atlanta county(Gwinnett), you get no love…how can a team that didnt reach the Final Four, finish as the number 2 team in the state in AAA…it just shows that its not about the teams that win on the court…its about the publicity and politics of name recognition…incredible slight to a great bunch of girls
March 25th, 2013
5:05 pm
If the award is based on performance, results achieved and overall value to his team, sensational Junior PG Keith Pinckney Jr. should be the AJC Player of the Year and definitely a member of the AJC 1st Team.
After setting a middle school scoring record at Stephenson Middle in 2010, Pinckney relocated to SC to live with his Father where he started every game in his first two varsity seasons for Pinewood Prep—leading the Panthers to 43 victories while totaling more than 1,000 points in just two seasons. Returning home for his Junior season, the quiet, unselfish Honor Roll Student was second in scoring for Miller Grove's Wolverines during the regular season at 14 PPG and 6 APG.
However, during the 2013 Playoffs, Pinckney elevated his game to another level. He averaged 19.2 PPG over the last 6 games during Miller Grove's historic championship run. With the Wolverines trailing by 6 at half-time in championship game against Gainesville, Pinckney took control in the 3rd Qtr by shreading the Red Elephants defense with wicked moves to the basket for 9 consecutive points to put Miller Grove ahead. He led the team with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals and 5 assists in the semi final game against Northside Columbus. A week earlier, this poised PG led the White's team with 15 points against a tough Tucker team in the quarterfinals. With Pinckney as his floor general, Coach White's Wolverines finished the season at 30 and 3. One of those losses came when Pinckney had to leave the game with an injury. Another defeat was a 2 points loss to Westchester, (of California), the eventual Champion of 2013 MaxPrep Holiday Classic at Palms Spring, CA last December. After leading the Miller Grove to 3 victories, Pinckney was selected to the MaxPrep All Tournament Team. Only one team really beat Miller Grove this year and that was Columbia, which caught them not ready to play in early December and kick their butts. This quiet, but skillful PG, a straight "A" student was the catalyst to Miller Grove's 5th Consecutive Championship.
When you consider that Miller Grove defeated both 6-A Powerhouses, Milton and the Norcross this year, they clearly earned bragging rights as the Peach State's Best Team. Pinckney scored 22 points in the early season victory over Milton and chipped in 14 points, 6 assists and 3 steals in a later victory the Norcross, Blue Devils, which went on to win the 6-A Championship. I saw on the internet, where this talented student athlete, has already received 4 D-1 scholarship offers: Miami, Harvard, Xavier, and Boston University. Atlanta and AJC should show one of their own a little more love.
By the way, reasonable men should give credit where credit is due, Coach White has earned Coach of the Year, so there is obviously something wrong, here. I'll leave that alone.
March 25th, 2013
9:26 pm
[...] Carrie Cheeks was named AJC 2nd team All-State for AAA, and Payton Smith was named honorable mention all-state. Here's a link to the article: http://blogs.ajc.com/georgia-high-school-sports/2013/03/22/all-state-basketball-teams/?cxntfid=blogs... [...]
March 26th, 2013
12:35 pm
@Frankenstein: Lagrange pg put great numbers up throughout her 4 year career. She has played against sandy creek pg all fours years and got the best out of her every year. Sandy creek pg benefited by transfering from Heard county to sandy creek to play with better players and receive better coaching. If you compare the two talent wise Lagrange point guard is by far the better player. LG point guard is a better ball handler and shooter plus had better stats(21 pts and 6 ast per game) all while playing with players who had middle school bball talent. You only get respect on this blog if you play in the atlanta area….
March 26th, 2013
2:33 pm
Frankenstein, Obviously you know nothing about basketball talent, if PG from LaGrange wasn't any good why would almighty Columbia play a 1 22 half court just to get ball out of her hands, she not that you say so why make her give the ball up , she only scored 15 against the traps and double teams they used to slow her down, I have never seen a defensive scheme used to stop a player that is no good, check with the Region 5_AAAA coach's they all passed notes around trying to figure out to stop Brittany Tatum, Box in 1 , 3-2 zone, 3-2 half court traps, double teams etc, these teams usually play man same as Columbia who played man against Sandy Creek PG but wouldn't dare play man on LG point guard who had limited help,wow.
All Tatum did was lite up Fayette Co. 25, Sandy Creek 18, 17,20, Carrolton 20,18, Columbus 20, 15, and these were teams with the dramatic defense changes when they played LaGrange.
Bar none Tatum is 1 of the best skilled guards in state, ball handling superior, shooting excellent 59%fg 40%3pt , slashing to hole second to none, array of shots floaters, left and right handed, NBA bombs 3 pointers, broke down dbl teams against region elites, not 1 team in region 5_AAAA would play LG high man on man not 1 why Brittany Tatum .
Now if you have some video footage on kids you say are better than Tatum, I challenge you lets get with it, post them on youtube , see some people can talk the talk but can't back it up.
I will agree Walker is a good player,skill sets way behind Tatum's , ball handling, shooting, I will give her slight edge on passing although Tatum had over 500 assts.1700 pts. 500 stls for her career. Not bad for a player that plays on a team not a recruiting powerhouse just plays with cards that are dealt to them, oh yea 100 wins, 25 loses in her 4 yr career, not to mention 2 undefeated mid schools champs.
Check out Brittany Tatum video on ihigh.com ,there are some better in Georgia but not many , playing in low media market and Football crazed town hurt her some but not much, over 150 letters, over 10 offers , said you know Nursing and getting and my Career after basketball is bigger than D1 ego, everyone asked why did you Choose D2 over D1 I loved the Nursing program an that's where I won't to go.
I can provide letters and offers to those who doubt if need be , but it doesn't matter she got hers NOV14 early signings last yr. and going to try difficult task of taking on Nursing program and basketball.
Hats off to all of the 2013 Seniors boys & girls, good luck with your futures wherever they may take you , in the end get that Degree.


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29-2099.01 - Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.
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- Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.
- Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
- Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).
- Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
- Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed.
- Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.
- Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.
- Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.
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|Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
|Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Associate's degree
|Post-secondary certificate
|High school diploma or equivalent
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|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Styles
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Work Values
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
|Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians
|Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
|Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Bright Outlook
|Nuclear Medicine Technologists
|Radiologic Technologists
|Respiratory Therapy Technicians
|Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
|Dental Assistants
|Medical Assistants
|Endoscopy Technicians
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other.
Employment data collected from Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other.
Industry data collected from Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other.
|Median wages (2013)
|$19.67 hourly, $40,900 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|90,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Much faster than average (22% or higher)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
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Futures rise as strike in Syria put on pause
US markets are set for another day of gains as expectations of a Western military action eased.
Russia suggested that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad give up up his chemical weapons to international regulators, which could mean a military intervention would no longer be needed in Syria.
U.S. President Barack Obama called the proposal a possible breakthrough. Obama will spend the day discussing the matter with U.S. lawmakers before addressing the American public on Tuesday night.
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In other news around the markets:* In Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked the country's Economic and Finance Ministers to put together a stimulus package by the end of September that would help the economy cope with the planned sales tax hike. Although the Japanese government has not yet decided whether or not to move forward with plans to raise the sales tax, recent economic indicators have suggested that the economy could withstand a tax increase.
* The Securities and Exchange Commission will lift a ban on September 23, that prevents privately held businesses from asking for funding or investments via advertisements. The SEC ban has been in place for 80 years, and the change has some regulators worried that loosening the rules could pave the way for scams and fraud.
* On Wednesday, Verizon Communications (VZ) is set to have the largest ever debt sale. Verizon is expected to raise at least $20 billion. The debt being sold is expected to range in maturity from three to 30 years and the funds raised will help pay for the company's $130 billion buyout of Vodafone's (VOD) stake in the companies' U.S. wireless joint venture, Verizon Wireless.
* In a speech on Monday, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne claimed the UK's economy was "turning a corner" after data from the second quarter showed signs of considerable economic growth. Osborne defended his government's austerity program and highlighted the importance of continuing with spending cuts and tax hikes in order to close the nation's budget gap.
Asian markets
Asian markets rallied as tension between the West and Syria eased. The Japanese Nikkei was up 1.54%, the Shanghai composite was up 1.15%, and the Shenzhen composite gained 0.77%. Indonesia's JSX composite gained 3.19%, and the Hang Seng index was up 0.84%.
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European markets were up across the board on Tuesday morning. The UK's FTSE gained 0.77%, and the eurozone's STOXX 600 was up 0.97%. The German DAX had the largest gains, up 1.37% and the Spanish IBEX was up 1.22%.
Energy futures tumbled as tension in the Middle East eased. Brent futures lost 0.40% and traded at $113.27 per barrel and WTI futures were down 0.71%. Metals were down across the board as well, with gold losing 0.66% and sliver down 1.51%.
The euro gained against the dollar and traded at $1.3249, but the yen lost 0.45 against the greenback and traded at 100 yen to a dollar. The pound gained 0.04% against the dollar, and the rupee gained 1.49% against the dollar.
Earnings reported Monday
Notable companies that reported earnings on Monday included:
Five Below (FIVE) reported second quarter earnings per share of $0.11 on revenue of $117.10 million, compared to last year's earnings per share of $0.04 on revenue of $86.82 million.
PVH (PVH) reported second quarter earnings per share of $1.39 on revenue of $1.97 billion, compared to last year's earnings per share of $1.25 on revenue of $1.34 billion.
Casey's General Store (CASY) reported first quarter earnings per share of $1.43 on revenue of $2.11 billion, compared to last year's earnings per share of $1.01 on revenue of $1.87 billion.
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) reported second quarter earnings per share of $0.06 on revenue of $478.40 million, compared to last year's earnings per share of $0.25 on revenue of $387.01 million.
Premarket movers
Stocks moving in the premarket included:
NRG Energy (NRG) was down 5.09% in premarket trade after ending 1.3% higher on Monday.
Citigroup (C) gained 0.20% in premarket trade after reports that the FDIC is selling $2.4 billion in bonds issued by the bank in the 2008 financial crisis.
Bank of America (BAC) gained 0.14% in premarket trade despite reports that the company is planning to cut 2,100 jobs and close 16 mortgage offices as higher interest rates weaken the demand for loans.
Notable companies expected to report earnings on Tuesday include:
Pep Boys- Manny, Moe & Jack (PBY) is expected to report earnings per share of $0.19 on revenue of $539.35 million, compared to last year's earnings per share of $0.13 on revenue of $525.67 million.
Christopher & Banks (CBK) is expected to report a second quarter loss of $0.02 per share on revenue of $106.70 million, compared to last year's loss of $0.06 per share on revenue of $103.44 million.
Unilife (UNIS) is expected to report a loss of $0.10 on revenue of $6.30 million, compared to last year's loss of $0.16 on revenue of $692.00 thousand.
On Tuesday's economic calendar, we saw Chinese retail sales and industrial production data as well as Australian consumer sentiment data. Still to come is French industrial production, Italian GDP, Canadian housing starts, and Norwegian CPI and core inflation.
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Public Statement from DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson
on First U.S. Diagnosed Ebola Case
"Dallas County Health and Human Services received confirmation today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of States Health Services (DSHS) of a positive Ebola case in Dallas County, the first case ever diagnosed in the United States. Our thoughts and prayers are with the patient and the family.
We appreciate CDC and DSHS working to get the test results back. We also thank Texas Health Presbyterian for their efforts in protecting other patients by getting the patient isolated.
I want to commend Dr. Christopher Perkins, Dallas County Health and Human Services Medical Director/Health Authority and our Epidemiology staff for the work they've been doing conducting the public health follow-up on the patient, which includes a contact investigation to gather information based on the patient's travel history, activities and close contacts. Dallas County Health and Human Services will proceed with the public health follow-up, per CDC guidelines.
Dallas County residents should be aware that the public health is our number one priority at Dallas County Health and Human Services. Our staff will continue to work hard to protect the health and welfare of the citizens in Dallas County."
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CDC Website with Ebola Posters and Other Resources
Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniels Town Hall Meetings
Director Zac Thompson and Asst. Dir. Tony Jenkins attended town hall meetings in September hosted by Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniels. Thompson and Jenkins gave residents updates on West Nile and Chikungunya viruses and how to prevent the risk of both.
L to R: DCHHS Asst. Dir. Environmental Health Tony Jenkins; Dallas City Councilmember Sheffie Kadane; Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniels; DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson
Director Thompson discusses West Nile virus prevention with town hall meeting attendees.
Asst. Dir. Tony Jenkins informs residents about DCHHS' mosquito surveillance program.
Enterovirus D68 is one of many non-polio enteroviruses. EV-D68 has been reported to cause mild to severe respiratory illness. The virus can be found in respiratory secretions such as saliva, nasal mucus or sputum. The virus likely spreads from person to person when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches contaminated surfaces.
EV-D68 Prevention
- There are no vaccines for preventing EV-D68 infections.
- Wash your hands often and thoroughly for 20 seconds with soap and water.
- Wash your hands before touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Use your elbow to shield your cough or sneeze.
- Don't share personal items such as toothbrushes, drinking glasses, eating utensils or towels.
- Avoid kissing or hugging people who are sick.
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.
Enterovirus-D68 FAQs in English Enterovirus-D68 FAQs in Spanish
To see the latest DCHHS Health Advisory, click here.
To see the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) from CDC, click here.
Increasing HIV/AIDS Awareness in Hispanic and Latino Communities
DCHHS, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations across the United States, is campaigning to encourage Hispanics and Latinos to talk openly about HIV/AIDS with their families, friends, partners and communities.
The CDC's campaign, "One Conversation at a Time," is designed to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in Hispanic and Latino communities. "One Conversation at a Time" is a call to action for everyone to start talking about about HIV/AIDS to increase awareness and decrease stigma or shame.
Campaign resources are available online to provide facts and practical tools and tips to help families and friends begin or continue conversations about HIV prevention, awareness testing and treatment.
DCHHS and YMCA Diabetes Screening and Prevention Program Enrollment Event
August 21, 2014
More than 100 Dallas County residents attended the diabetes awareness event to receive screenings, education and enrollment in the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program. For those that missed the event: Anyone who has been diagnosed with prediabetes and would like to participate in the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program should contact Tracey Burns, director of healthy lifestyles for the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, by phone at 214-561-1509 or by email at email@example.com. For more information on the program, go to: www.ymcadallas.org.
Left to Right: Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director; Gordon Echtenkamp, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas; Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS medical director/health authority.
DCHHS Receives $20,000 Grant for Diabetes Awareness and Prevention
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) awarded DCHHS a $20,000 grant to partner with the YMCA to identify, screen and educate individuals at risk for diabetes. DCHHS and YMCA will host a campaign kick-off Thursday, Aug. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Concord Senior Center, 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr. in Dallas.
Click here to read the press release.
Click here to download the event flyer in English and Spanish.
Free Back-to-School Immunizations and Medicaid/CHIP Assistance at DCHHS August 16
DCHHS will open its immunization clinic Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to provide free vaccinations for families eligible for Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC). Children's Medical Center staff will also be on site to answer questions and provide application assistance to parents whose children may be eligible for free or low-cost health coverage through Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Click here to read the press release.
CDC and State Award Perfect Score to DCHHS for Public Health Preparedness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Texas Department of State Health Services awarded DCHHS 100 percent on its annual Technical Assistance Review. The review assesses the Public Health Preparedness Division's ability to dispense essential medications and health equipment to Dallas County's 2.4 million residents in response to a large-scale emergency event.
Click here to read the press release.
DCHHS leadership and PHP staff from left to right: Christopher Perkins, medical director/health authority; Jess Wade, emergency volunteer program coordinator; Alicia Toombs, strategic national stockpile coordinator; Emily Gore, public health manager; Tammara Scroggins, assistant director public health communicable disease; Zachary Thompson, director.
Avoid the Back-to-School Rush, Get Immunizations Now
DCHHS is urging parents to bring their children in early to get immunizations before the back-to-school rush. DCHHS has five clinics open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here to read the press release.
DCHHS Director Holds Press Conference to Address
False Media Reports of a Federal Investigation
It was falsely reported in the media that Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is under a federal investigation being conducted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the use of Ryan White/AIDS funds. DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson held a press conference on June 30, 2014 to address the false reports.
The public should be aware that DCHHS is not under a federal investigation and the following letter provides confirmation: Letter from HRSA to DCHHS Director Thompson dated June 27, 2014.
Director Thompson's Open Letter regarding the HRSA Investigation
DCHHS Partners with the American Kidney Fund for Kidney Action Day
DCHHS participated in Kidney Action Day June 18 hosted by the American Kidney Fund (AKF). The public event included free kidney health screenings, interactive fitness demos, healthy food samples and local entertainment. On Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price presented AKF with a resolution for their efforts and to acknowledge Kidney Action Day.
Left to right: T'Kia Stewart, AKF Director of Health Initiatives; Jessica Puentes, AKF Associate Director of Health Initiatives; Erikka Neroes, DCHHS Public Information Officer; David Frazer, AKF Vice President of Patient Services and Kidney Disease Education; Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price; Zachary Thompson, DCHHS Director; Janis Contreras, AKF Associate Director of Health Initiatives Gatanya Arnic, AKF Associate Director of Health Initiatives; John Manning, AKF Manager of Strategic Alliances. Photo by Wallace Faggett.
Chikungunya Virus
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is carried by infected mosquitoes. The virus causes high fever and severe joint pain that start suddenly. It can also cause headache, muscle pain and rash. Chikungunya (CHIK) does not often result in death, but the symptoms can be disabling, and some people may get severe complications. There is no specific medication available to treat CHIK. There is no vaccine to prevent CHIK. Avoiding mosquito bites is the key to avoid chikungunya fever (CHIK).
Dallas County Health and Human Services advises the public to use the '4Ds' to help reduce the chance of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus or Chikungunya.
- DEET All Day, Every Day: Whenever you're outside, use insect repellents that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
- DRESS: Wear long, loose and light-colored clothing outside.
- DRAIN: Remove all areas of standing water in and around your home.
- DUSK & DAWN: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn hours when mosquitoes are most active.
To read and download information about CHIKV, click here.
Save the Date
National HIV Testing Day
Participate in National HIV Testing Day on June 27 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free HIV testing will take place at Albertsons, 4625 Frankford Rd., Dallas, Texas 75287. Gift cards and other giveaways for those that get tested. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! Take the test. Take control. Know your status and be greater than AIDS.
DCHHS Issues Donated Insect Repellent at Older Americans Month Celebration
DCHHS recognized Older Americans Month with a senior health and safety event May 23 held at Concord Senior Center in southwest Dallas. Dallas County seniors enjoyed a fun-filled agenda with music, games, dancing and lunch. DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson spoke briefly on West Nile virus. Thompson and Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price distributed donated insect repellent and educational materials to seniors who participate in DCHHS' Older Adult Services Program.
Annie Jones helped Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS medical director/health authority, demonstrate how to apply insect repellent at Concord Senior Center's health and safety carnival. Photo courtesy of Ron Baselice/Staff Photographer Dallas Morning News.
Immunization Program Receives Resolution for National Infant Immunization Week
Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, center, presented the DCHHS Immunization Program with a resolution on April 22, 2014 for their efforts toward the increase in immunization rates and to proclaim April 26 – May 3 as National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) in Dallas County.
Left to right: Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS medical director/health authority; Eloy Garcia, DCHHS Preventive Health Division clerk; Cathy Cabrera, RN, DCHHS Immunization Program nurse; Erikka Neroes, DCHHS public information officer; Dr. Elba Garcia, Dallas County commissioner; Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director; Barbara Davis, RN, DCHHS Well Child Immunization Program supervisor; Gerardette Asfaw, RN, DCHHS Vaccines for Children supervisor; Tammara Scroggins, DCHHS Public Health Communicable Disease assistant director. Photo by Wallace Faggett.
Out of the Closet Grand Opening April 19, 2014
Here's a great story from Dallas Voice about the grand opening of Out of the Closet, a resale store operated by AIDS Healthcare Foundation. The store provides HIV testing and a full-service pharmacy is soon to come. DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson was there for the ribbon cutting on April 19.
Read the full article about the ribbon cutting.
See more pictures of the opening.
Read more about the weekend festivities.
AIDS Walk South Dallas 2014
On March 18, 2014 in Commissioner's Court, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price presented a resolution to AIDS Walk South Dallas, a program with the goal to inspire, educate and galvanize the community of South Dallas and surrounding areas to continue to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and assist those impacted.
Left to right: Auntjuan Wiley, AIDS Walk South Dallas founder/chair; Erikka Neroes, DCHHS public information officer; Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director; John Wiley Price, Dallas County commissioner. Photo by Wallace Faggett.
World Kidney Day 2014
DCHHS partnered with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to raise awareness about early detection and prevention of kidney disease. On March 4, 2014, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price presented NKF with a resolution for their efforts and to acknowledge March 13, 2014 as World Kidney Day.
Left to right: Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS medical director/health authority; Tammara Scroggins, DCHHS assistant director, Communicable Diseases Division; Susan Manuel, NKF program manager; Mark Edwards, NKF division program director; John Wiley Price, Dallas County commissioner; Cora McClendon, NKF volunteer; Amanda O'Neal, kidney transplant recipient and NKF volunteer; Erikka Neroes, DCHHS public information officer; Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director. Photo by Wallace Faggett.
Click to download flyers for the March 13 World Kidney Day 2014 event:
World Kidney Day 2014 flyer in English
World Kidney Day 2014 flyer in Spanish
Dallas County Health and Human Services
Advises Public to Vaccinate for Pertussis
Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and transmitted from person to person by coughing, sneezing or close contact. The most effective way to prevent pertussis is by vaccinating with DTaP for infants and children, and with Tdap for preteens, teens and adults.
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Fact Sheet in English and Spanish
Hand-out in English and Spanish
Condom Donation
AIDS Healthcare Foundation donated one million condoms for International Condom Day.
David Woo/Staff Photographer
Left to right: Bret Camp of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Dallas City Council member Dwaine Caraway and Zachary Thompson, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services.
Dallas County Health & Human Services
In The News 2013
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It's peach season! All the peaches, plums, nectarines, and pluots are on sale! Time to make crisps, cobblers, and jams. (Unfortunately, I did try to make a cobbler but it turned out like gummy cement so won't be making these pages…)
This is a great way to have a sweet morning.
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Really great way to start the day. Especially with a nice cup of tea or a small demi-tasse of espresso.
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Covering the egg with a lid adds a nice heat to the top of the egg so that the yolk cooks as well. Personally, I prefer eggs over easy but with a lid, this fried egg is just perfect.
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Homemade Shakshouka aka Tomato Sauce Poached Eggs (Recipe by Marina)
Traditionally, shakshouka is a dish of Middle Eastern descent, which is made up of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and often spiced with cumin. It's really popular in Israel and many Israelis have taken this dish abroad to their expat restaurants. In fact, that is exactly how I came upon it.
While my parents were vacationing in the Carribean, they came upon an Israeli restaurant that served this dish for breakfast. My mother loved it and was able to recreate it upon her return. I then stole it from her and have made my own version of it. While it is typically baked in the oven, slowly, over a period of twenty minutes, I have been able to get the same results stove-top in under ten.
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Someone's created a 365 Days of Breakfast blog chronicling what they make for breakfast every day. There's even a "soundtrack" accompanying every meal post. Oh. Mon. Dieu.
This is just lovely. <3
Bagels With Cream Cheese and Fresh Berries (Recipe by Marina)
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