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October 22, 2013
by Veronica Gonzalez
Stuck on a textbook or novel on your syllabus? Want to make your reading assignments much easier? Here's an idea: JUST READ! This may sound too obvious or pointless but it just might be crazy enough to work – all you have to do is prioritize, don't think of it as a chore and go for it.
What are your tips for tackling reading assignments?
Veronica Gonzalez is a junior at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her current major is English and she plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in this field. She served as the vice president of the UIW chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta from 2012 to 2013 and she returns as a junior delegate in the fall of 2013. Her dreams are to publish novels and possibly go into teaching in the field of English.
October 21, 2013
by Suada Kolovic
As more and more families across America are affected by Alzheimer's disease, many teenagers as well are becoming aware of this heartbreaking brain disease - from personal experiences in their own families, watching friends and neighbors or involvement in community service.
Recognizing this, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization, has created a division specifically for teens, AFA Teens. Its goals include raising awareness among teenagers and the general public about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; providing education, counseling and support to young family members; enabling teens to share feelings with other teens and experts; and referring teens and their family members to supportive services.
In a further effort to provide an outlet for teenagers to think creatively about Alzheimer's disease and to engage the younger generation in this cause, AFA offers the AFA Teens Video Competition for teens ages 13 to 19. AFA will award $500 to the grand prize winner and $250 to the first runner-up. For more information on this scholarship and other scholarship opportunities, conduct a free scholarship search today!
October 16, 2013
The diet of a typical college student likely includes a few high-calorie staples like pizza, Top Ramen, French fries and cookies. And as unfriendly to your health and waistline those options are, high-fat/high-sugar foods are also comparable to drugs in their addictiveness. Take Oreos: A new study shows that "America's favorite cookie" is as addictive as cocaine and morphine.
Connecticut College students and a professor of neuroscience have found that lab rats eating Oreos activated significantly more neurons in the brain's "pleasure center" than cocaine or morphine. "Our research supports the theory that high-fat/high-sugar foods stimulate the brain in the same way that drugs do," said neuroscience professor Joseph Schroeder. "It may explain why some people can't resist these foods despite the fact that they know they are bad for them." The student behind the study explained that she wanted to expand upon this research and explore how foods with high fat and sugar content contribute to obesity in low-income communities. "Even though we associate significant health hazards in taking drugs like cocaine and morphine, high-fat/high-sugar foods may present even more of a danger because of their accessibility and affordability," said neuroscience major Jamie Honohun. (For more on this study, click here.)
What do you think of the study's findings? Let us know in the comments section.
October 15, 2013
For most high school students, senior year is chock-full with college to-dos. From finalizing where you'll go and what you'll study to applying for scholarships and getting your financial aid in order, the list is quite long but what about those students who don't have their sights set on college after graduation? If you're a student at a high school in Oregon, gaining acceptance into a post-secondary institution will soon be a prerequisite for graduating regardless of your stance on obtaining a college education.
Corbett School District Superintendent Randy Trani's proposal would require each student to be admitted into an institution of higher education but they would not be obligated to attend. He went on to explain that the requirement would not stop a student from graduating since all Oregon high school graduates are eligible for spots at local community colleges as long as they apply. The district school board will vote on the proposal in December with many expecting it to pass. Interestingly enough, some are suggesting an ulterior motive for the modification: According to an editorial piece in The Oregonian, there is speculation that the proposal would help the prestigious high school maintain its current standing – fifth best high school in the nation – on Newsweek's Best High Schools list. (Having a 100-percent college acceptance rate would undoubtedly increase their ranking, even if every student was "accepted" into non-selective community colleges.) Trani is quick to discredit that claim and told the editorial board that the plan was "just one step among many we've been taking for 10 years. We want to make this change so kids have more choice." (For more on this story, click here.)
If the high school is requiring a student to be admitted into a college but not attend, what purpose do you think it might serve the student? Let us know in the comments section.
October 14, 2013
Winning money for college is great but doing so without having to meet astronomical word counts and double-digit page requirements is even better. Lucky for you, the folks at College Prowler couldn't agree more and have launched the $2,000 No Essay Scholarship.
The scholarship is open to all students and those planning on enrolling within 12 months. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on their Facebook page. One entry per person, but you can come back each month to try again. To apply, please visit College Prowler or complete a free scholarship search to find additional opportunities.
October 11, 2013
If you're a high school senior and you don't think a traditional four-year university is for you, attending a community college does have its perks. Whether you're interested in completing your general courses or testing the waters with a major that you're not absolutely set on, community colleges offer students the luxury of figuring out their educational path for a fraction of the cost...or at least they used to: California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that would allow a handful of community colleges to charge inflated prices for in-demand courses. Let's say it all together now: Booooooo!
The higher costs – $200 per unit instead of $46 – would only affect the shorter summer and winter sessions. Supporters insist that the pilot program would prevent more students from being shut out of courses they need to graduate but critics said that lower-income students would be denied the opportunity to obtain course credits essential to their educational success. "The state would be shifting the burden for funding access from the state general fund to the backs of students," said Vincent Stewart, the community college system's vice chancellor for governmental relations, after the California Legislature approved the measure. "Creating a pay-to-play fee structure, where students who have greater wealth and means can get on a fast track, is patently unfair."
Even with the rate per unit almost quintupled, the overall cost of studying at a community college is still considerably less when compared to traditional options but is it fair to charge more? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
October 7, 2013
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
The eligibility criteria to be considered for all Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship Programs are as follows:
For more information on this scholarship and other scholarship opportunities, conduct a free scholarship search today!
October 3, 2013
by Abby Egan
College is a time of stimulating classes, new friendships and terrible eating habits. Many students gain weight when they enter college but what no one tells you is that if you don't change your eating and exercising habits, that weight gain doesn't end freshman year – it's up to you to make sure you're remaining healthy, physically and mentally. Here are some tips on how:
What are your tips for maintaining physical and mental health in college?
Abby Egan is currently a junior at MCLA in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, where she is an English Communications major with a concentration in writing and a minor in philosophy. Abby hopes to find work at a publishing company after college and someday publish some of her own work. In her spare time, Abby likes to drink copious amounts of coffee, spend all her money on adorable shoes and blog into the wee hours of the night.
October 2, 2013
by Mary Steffenhagen
Last week, I wrote about research techniques and tips that I've found useful for preliminary research for a paper. Now it's time to start writing!
You have sources and a direction in which to head but you won't go anywhere without a strong thesis. A strong thesis states your idea concisely and directly. It should be very specific but also something that is not beyond argument – your paper will be proving a point and disproving others – so starting off with "I argue" is a good way to state your thesis confidently.
Quotations from your sources, especially your primary source, are the excellent additions to strengthen your arguments. Don't let them overpower your own voice, though; if you're quoting every other sentence, back off a bit. You can still include that information if it's necessary but try paraphrasing it (with attribution, of course) and injecting your own viewpoint. Use quotations to point back to the thesis and, like the thesis, make sure they are strong and not just in there to bump up the word count (although quotes are great for that if you really need it).
Assuming you have the bulk of the paper down, write your conclusion and intro. The intro is incredibly obvious once you have the body of the paper done – after all, your ideas are concise and flow together in a real format. It goes without saying that the intro is crucial: It has to seize and hold your reader's attention and present your thesis. Your conclusion is equally important and you shouldn't just summarize what you've already said. Think of these sections as your answer to "So what?" Make your reader see why your argument (and all the work you've done) is worthwhile.
Next come the dreaded citations. Whether it's APA, MLA or Turabian, I've never known anyone to enjoy citations but they are crucial to correctly attributing your sources. (Remember, inadvertent plagiarism is still plagiarism.) The Purdue Online Writing Lab is an excellent resource when you are unsure of how to cite something and I often use Calvin College's Knight Cite to format the source information for me.
It should come as no surprise that your next step should be proofread, proofread, proofread. Get a friend to read your paper over, too, as new eyes catch mistakes better than eyes that are used to seeing them.
Lastly, print it off, smell the fresh ink and breathe a sigh of relief. Maybe there's even time tonight for a few hours of sleep! I hope what I have learned from writing a plethora of research papers will make your process less daunting and more worthwhile.
Mary Steffenhagen is a junior at Concordia University of Wisconsin who is majoring in English with a minor in business. She hopes to break into the publishing field after graduation, writing and editing to promote the spread of reliable information and quality literature; she is driven to use her skills to make a positive impact wherever she is placed. Mary spends much of her time making and drinking coffee, biking and reading dusty old books. In an alternate universe, she would be a glassblower.
October 1, 2013
by Mike Sheffey
Choosing your major or school based solely on price is wrong. There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe my disagreement with this logic, but I will try.
First and foremost, college students (and people in general) will fail at things they don't care about or aren't excited about. If people choose their school or major based on price, they will likely not be going to the place they want to go or studying what they want to study. That's not really going to push them to succeed: College costs limit choices and ignores the idea that there are scholarships and other financial aid out there. If you qualify academically for a school, money should not (but unfortunately can) matter.
Another part of this mentality is too much parental control. Guess what, students? You're adults now. You're attending college and working on a presence in the real world – don't let your parents be that invisible hand that pushes you a direction that you don't want to go. If you choose a major or school they weren't pushing you to go to, I'm sure your parents will get over it eventually. (If not, too bad: It's your life.)
If money is the deciding factor, think of this: Your interests are cheapest. Why? Because if you attend school elsewhere or don't major in your preferred field, you won't be happy and won't do as well in classes. That could lead to not graduating on time and thus, more money spent. Even if you graduate, give it a few years and you'll realize that wasn't what you wanted and going back to school is not cheap. If you follow your interests from the start, you save the money spent on more school or another school. Also, look into the scholarship opportunities you qualify for because I guarantee there are more out there than you think.
My advice? Act on passion and interest, not what others tell you. The minute that money starts steering your life is the minute you risk your future. If you choose a major that you love at a school you love, you won't regret it.
Mike Sheffey is a senior at Wofford College double majoring in computer science and Spanish. He loves all things music and photography. Mike works for an on-campus sports broadcasting company as well as the music news blog PropertyOfZack.com. He also works with several friends to promote concerts and shows in Greensboro, NC. He hopes to use this blogging position to inform and assist others who are seeking the right college or those currently enrolled in college by providing advice on college life, both in general and specific to Wofford.
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4.5 Jaw-dropping animation. mattymark | 16/11/2009 | See all mattymark's reviews (531) A great family movie, good for the little ones that are to young to watch jurassic park.The mix of live action photography and computer-generated animation is stunning the only let down with this movie is the plot, its not bad but could of been better but im sure the kids will Love it.
4.5 Dinosaur filmaddicted | 07/09/2009 | See all filmaddicted's reviews (2) Fabulous film, my 3 year old little boy, is dinosaur obsessed, and he just loves this film. A great film for all the family too, we love it.I was amazed at how he sat watching the whole way through the film, and still watches it again and again.
4.5 Good family movie godvalen | 09/03/2009 | See all godvalen's reviews (88) Was pleasantly surprised with this movie. The animation is brilliant. It is a movie about morales, so it is perfect for kids. Kids would love this movie. Has a story very similar to Land Before Time but the movie looks so much better. The emotion created in The Land Before Time better though.
4.5 Bog standard formulaic Disney Adventure - A good family film niftyuk | 19/05/2007 | See all niftyuk's reviews (184) As a movie, this film is OK. Not great, nor bad, just good. The movie follows pretty much the same as the land before time movies and most other disney formulaic movies. A catasrophic event (A spectacular visual feast of a comet crashing into Earth) followed by nasty meat eating dinosaurs after the friendly dinosaurs, a herd in reach of the breeding grounds. all good, but not as touching nor funny or involving as the likes of Ice Age or The lion King. Pherhaos this is due in part to the hyper real dinasour's - They just aren't cute.So not a classic. But the blend of live action back drops and CGI (Computer generated Imagery) Dinasours is inspired and very realistic.Infact, the movie is stunning in terms of animation its jst the story and character development that is a bit poor.Still, my family and I enjoyed it. A good movie, if you can, get the Blu-Ray, it is stunning


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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena live, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge....
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"At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter." (New York Times Book Review)
"Unfolding in Collins' engaging, intelligent prose and assembled into chapters that end with didn't-see-that-coming cliffhangers, this finale is every bit the pressure cooker of its forebears. [Mockingjay] is nearly as shocking, and certainly every bit as original and thought provoking, as The Hunger Games. Wow." (Los Angeles Times)
"Fans will be happy to hear that Mockingjay is every bit as complex and imaginative as Hunger Games and Catching Fire." (Entertainment Weekly)
"Conflicting Emotions"
Ah... I think after the strong ending in "catching fire" that mockingjay might become more action oriented.
What I didn't bargain on was the book becoming so dark and for so long. I guess Hunger Games and Catching Fire had element of colourful naive adventure in them. Mockingjay is not colourless but dark, confronting and causes a ruckus of emotion in the listener.
I can understand people not liking the book - because it isn't what they had signed up for. They had signed up for light YA games. This is the mature adult reality of life. Suzanne Collins causes the readers to grow up to these issues quite quickly. They need to realise that the book is still beautifully written and narrated. There is still a story and a message.
I think the ending gives closure but not the warm pleasant feeling of a happy ending. Everyone must wish that certain bloody events didn't occur.
Definite worth listening but be warned - don't expect everyone to come unscathed and DO keep tissues handy.
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one." - Jojen Reed. #ADanceWithDragons
"Well done... but bitter-sweet..."
As to be expected whenever a book that you have grown to enjoy comes to an end, you get a bitter sweet feeling. It gets worse when the book ends in a way that you don't really perceive it...
The book was narrated well enough; I think it was done far better in this book more due to the fact that the mental state of the characters in this book suited the narrator's strong area. The narrator does tortured/confused very well... you'll get what I mean when/if you listen to the book.
The book was bitter-sweet at the best. I feel sorry for how scarred and broken most of the characters ended up IMHO and the end of the book seemed somewhat rushed to me. It was good... but not great, definitely not up to the standard of the previous 2 books, but it was good enough. Not horrible to the point where it is unreadable of course, just bitter-sweet overall...
"Not what I expected, but . . ."
My first reaction to the conclusion was that the book lacked a certain sense of triumph. I wanted good things to happen to characters who I'd come to love. However, I have listened to the book twice, read it once and re-read the last few chapters a number of times. I think Collins point was to make the book as war-like as possible. There is loss. There are many, many things that the survivors will never recover from, yet they live. I thought Collins conveyed the sacrifice of change very well. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it.
"A very satisfying ending"
After reading some of the other reviews I was not sure how much I would like this last book. However I knew I had to read it so I would know how the story ended. I am so glad I put the opinion of others aside and read with an open mind to decide for myself if it was a worthy read.
I don't think the book could have ended any other way. This is not a story about sunshine and roses (no pun intended). It is about children forced to pay for the sins of their ancestors. The whole subject of the series is dark and disturbing and if you go into it knowing it is not going to be a feel good story your appreciation of the ending is greatly enhanced.
Katniss is not a super hero she is a teenager who has been physically, emotionally, and mentally abused. She has been put upon a pedestal against her will and expected to know all the answers, when in fact she is just a child trying to make her way in a harsh cruel world.
I like the fact that she doesn't have all the answers, that she breaks down and not always does what is expected. This makes her a much more believable character, much more human. If you pay attention to the personalities of the characters in the story they are all flawed, so it would not fit if she always knew and did the right thing.
This is a story about real people with all their faults, not super heroes, which is what makes the story a much better read.
The story line is dark and tragic and if you are not able to read about bad things happening to children this is not the series you want to read. It is not a feel good story, but it is very thought provoking. It will make you have second thoughts about the state of our world as we know it today.
Say something about yourself!
"Just a Pawn"
This trilogy has to be one of my favorite book series, and this book is a fantastic end to a fantastic trilogy, with a twisted ending. As with all the books it is a quick read, and I think the target audience really is for both adults and teens, but not any younger.
The characters all have major faults and change throughout the book in what I would call a realistic way. One major point to remember is that Katniss is NOT the heroine of the story, but rather a pawn of politics, if you are expecting her to be the great hero in the story you will be sadly disappointed. This book has a different feel than the two other books which are based around the actual Hunger Games, this one's setting is the battlefield between the Districts and the Capitol. This book is very much a tragedy and does not have the type of happy ending ending I was hoping for, although it does tie up the loose ends and I think tried to make the best of the situation and had a very natural and realistic end.
Busy mom and "Nana" so love the audiobooks so I can keep hands free for multi-tasking. Originally from So. Calif., living in Montana.
"I Loved This Series but..."
I was completely in love after reading Hunger Games. I anxiously waited for Catching Fire and likewise counted the months, then days for the release of Mockingjay. I finished the book, and was just sitting, staring. My husband asked me if I was okay. I wasn't sure. The book was jarring and left me depressed.
The author is a wonderful writer and narrator was great, but the story was grossly disappointing. It always seems that the last chapter of trilogy books are a fast forward, tying up loose ends but there is no depth, just a few words of resolution for the reader. Mockingjay feel into that trap. I adored the first, less so the second because of its abrupt ending, but I was very disappointed in the final installment.
"You will NOT be disappointed - fulfilling finale.."
I have read many poor reviews for this final book in the Mockingjay series - to the extent I almost did not read it. Thank goodness I decided to put those aside and form my own opinions. I don't leave this series full of disappointment , frustration or angst. I depart feeling saddened but encouraged - knowing a long due resolution and sense of completeness and hope was provided to the much abused characters.
I was worried I would regret investing in the main characters, but the opposite is true. The author provided both a compelling storyline and a fulfilling resolution to the many difficulties faced throughout this series.
As to those who lament the darkness of the story, the destruction of life, or the poor development of characters - I say they must be idealistically naive souls who have yet to face the realities of this life. There was no indescriminate destruction of life, but a sorrowful depiction of what so often occurs during those horrible situations so commonly arising during war. As to character development, how would you imagine a teenager thrown into horror movie scenarios in an attempt to protect her little sister's life, only to lose so much to the very people she thought were on her side in the end would be affected? To have all illusions shattered at such a critical and tumultuous age would be mind-numbing and life altering at best. Most people would never recover to the point they could live normal lives following such torturous abuse. These strong characters manage to give others hope by not only surviving, but in choosing to LIVE. If you were to lose all that mattered most to you, be physically tortured and mentally attacked brutally and repeatedly, would you be strong enough to face your fears and choose to continue? To be part of a new and hopefully better world? I commend the author for her depth of commitment to an honest depiction and her strength imbued to characters enabling them to embrace the hope needed to survive.
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"A Warning for Our Time"
Katniss Everdean is a hero. I love this character. She is a survivor, but she survived with class. She kept her humanity intact in a crazy world. I am wondering how I would do under the same circumstances.
I read Elie Weisel's must-read autobiography, "Night", just after I finished "Mockingjay". Weisel was a jewish teenager when he was taken by the Germans to Auschwitz. He doesn't know why he survived to tell the tale, but he did. The comparison of these two stories hit me hard, and I didn't know which was worse, the true story or the fiction. I think, as bad as Katniss had it, Elie Weisel had it worse. How can we treat other human beings so badly? It is way, way out of my ken, and yet, our society is edging closer and closer to that sort of thing every minute of every day.
The Hunger Games trilogy is a warning to us to hold on to what we have, and most especially, hold on to our humanity.
As always, Carolyn McCormick is an outstanding narrator.
"What could have been much more"
I found the first two books of the series to be enjoyable and thought-provoking. Any first book of a series is full of discovery and often the most eye-opening as was The Hunger Games. The second book can sometimes be a sophomore slump, but I thought Catching Fire was as entertaining and moving as the first.
I anticipated Mockingjay would hold the same kind of discovery and adventure. Instead, I found the plot to be haphazard and confusing. I was left with questions throughout the book. I expected many to be answered by the book's end, but as the time wound down I became frustrated knowing that some of my questions would not have answers.
The dark edge of the book did not bother me and I enjoyed Carolyn McCormick's narration. She has become a character of the audiobook series.
With all that said, if you are a fan of the book, you will undoubtedly have to listen to this book, too. While I am disappointed in some of the aspects of the book, I do not regret listening to it.
"Excellent End to the series"
I found this to be a wonderful ending to this epic trilogy. It went on so many twists and turns that I had no idea where it would end up. I would guess what would happen next, and though I was right, the book would amp up what just happened to levels I wasn't expecting. It is quite violent, but that's the nature of the series, and I applaud it for being so gritty. All in all, this is a series that should be read. Dark? Yes, but also quite moving.
As for the narration, I found it to be excellent. Carolyn McCormick did an excellent job of mixing up her voice for the various characters without being silly. Some of the voices, basically those of Capitol characters, might have seemed a bit silly, but that actually fit the characters best. All in all, she did a superb job!
"A Tad too violent for me"
Having listened to the previous 2 books, I still dislike the narrators flat, monotone voice as the main character...they should not have let her sing for sure. Having said that, her characterisations/voices are better than the main characters voice, which is unusual.
I personally found this final book a little tedious, in spite of the action and was in fact relieved when it was over. Too much tummy button gazing with the internal monologues and spoken thoughts for my taste.
I also found that there was uncessary level of detail on the torture and violence, which was almost continuous throughout the book.
Having said that the plot was interesting with some surprises in store, so if you liked the prevous two books, you will not dislike this one...but not as good as the others in my view.
"At the edge of my seat"
As I had been waiting for since around the end of the first book or the beginning of the second, the Rebellion is in full swing. And while it does not play out like I had expected, it keeps the sense of realism which hooked me on the first book. The unexpectedness of the series in general is one thing that I really like about it.
There are no easy fixes for our main characters, but at the same time it is not all hopelessly dark either. Even though in this book, more than the others, the bright spots are few and far between.
If you have already read the other books, you definitely need to read the ending to the story. But if you have randomly stumbled upon this, and are reading the reviews to see what it's about, go and read/listen to the first book in the series; The Hunger Games.
Because this series does what really great SciFi does, it makes you forget it is about the future, and merely uses a made-up environment as a backdrop to explore the human condition. Though this one is hauntingly close to what we could find real. I found this book to be a wonderful conclusion. True, there is no Hollywood ending where every this is made okay, but it is not a greek tragedy either, where everyone are doomed from the beginning.
This series is quickly become one of my favorites, and I really like Carolyn McCormick's narration of it.
"Game Over... but do they live happily ever after?"
Katniss Everdeen is still fighting for her life. The Rebels have taken up their weapons in a seemingly useless war against the Capitol and its leader, the maniacal President Snow. Katniss has been used as a catalyst for war, manipulated into becoming The Mockingjay: a figurehead of political resistance, by another would-be-totalitarian leader, when all she ever wanted was to protect those she loves and live out a relatively peaceful existence.
However, the final book of The Hunger Games trilogy offers anything but peace. This is, by far, the most harrowing of the series. The book has received criticism from some for being "too dark", but surely Suzanne Collins needed to be dark in order to deal with the subjects of political oppression, identity crises, PTSD and familial loss? She affords her YA audience the respect of not "dumbing down" the messages of her series.
District 12 is gone. Katniss' best friend, Gale, is slowly becoming as ruthless in his methods as any of the game-makers ever were. And Peeta is gone, his mind "hijacked" by the Capitol so that now whenever he looks at Katniss, he feels the overwhelming urge to kill her. Katniss is slowly losing everything she has and everything she is to the war. And there's more to lose.
If you're looking for happy endings then I can't say that this is a book/series for you. After losing so much, fighting so much and both feeling and causing so much pain, how could Katniss get a fairytale "happily ever after"? She's fighting a war and thus there are inevitable casualties... some of them heart-wrenching.
If, however, you're looking for a great read with characters whose plight will keep you gripped, writing which echoes the dystiopia it weaves, and a heroine who is pretty darn cool, then I can't recommend The Hunger Games Trilogy enough!
"poor ending!!!!!"
Last book in the trilogy, but really a dissapointing end to a excellent series. The third instalment is poorly paced and at times very badly written with contradictions of things which were mentioned earlier. Leaves a few questions un answered, and with the ending we are given leaves you wondering what was the point of this book being written in the beginning, as it defeats itself in the point it was trying to make.....
"Weakest of the trilogy"
Having listened to the first two books I had to finish the series. I had hoped that Catching Fire suffered from 'middle book of trilogy syndrome' and Mockingjay would be an incredible ending... but sadly it was the weakest book of the lot. I found it hard to invest in Katniss and the other main characters (something that wasn't the case in the previous two books) and the plot was far weaker than either of the previous books. I wasn't expecting a happily ever after ending but I was still dissatisfied with the actual ending. It just didn't sit right with me. It is worth listening to if you have read/listened to the other books, but keep your expectations low.
"Thin, insipid narration. Uninspiring."
This is a poor story poorly read. The last book in particular struggles to make any sense and spends more time with the inner mental workings of the hero rather than events. The narrators voice lacks power and strength to pull this off. A real struggle to finish it as it gradually ran out of steam. A waste of time.
"Dark, compelling, riveting!"
The last book of the trilogy exceeded my expectations. We step out of the games we enter a real war. It is even darker and cruelty reigns everywhere.
I am not sure if a 17 year old would manage to keep any sanity at all. It is not easy to believe that, after so many traumas, she is still capable of reasoning at all. However, the morale of the story is good an I think there is plenty food for thought there.
"Much better than a movie!"
I watched the all the movies produced so far, first and I don't regret it, I am glad as I can see how much better the books are! I love the narrator - Carolyn McCormick, she is excellent. Now I am looking forward to see how Francis Lawrence will bring the final action to life on screen.
different perspecitve of the story than in the movie
the whole final book, where the listener has to give all the control to their own imagination, because Part 2 of the Mockingjay is yet to be released this year.
"I love the films but the books are way better."
I love the films but the books are way better.
Read or Listen to The Hunger Games first and then Catching Fire.
The Hunger Games are a punishment from Panem after the rebellion. Only one tribute will survive or that was the case until Katniss and Peeta returned from the Hunger Games together. They upset President Snow by returning from the Hunger Games together. He has laid down the law to Katniss and wants a couple in love for Panem. But Gale has other ideas.
I would recommend this series.
"Enjoyed this book thoroughly"
Great storyline from beginning to end. I know it's aimed at children but as a 40 something reader who loves action, horror and thrillers I am happy to say the characters were well fleshed out, the plot suitably twisty and the narrative was well delivered.
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McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (N973TW)(HighSierraSpotters.com) The shadows and the golden glow of the scene easily reveal the time of day. Just a few moments after sunrise, this MD-83 climbs away past Mt. Rose (just south of Reno Tahoe International) at the start of an early morning flight to KDFW. CommentsA gorgeous picture of Mt. Rose, betting on medium level winds on climb out (look at the blowing snow at 12K on Mt. Rose!). Reno, the US Wind Tunnel! TY For the compli, Brian. To Mr. Daniel Baker, the members of the FA management team, the FA "Staff Pic" photo review persons, and to all FA viewers ... Heck, I know no one at FA will ever see this comment, but nevertheless, I'm going to post it. Just a few minutes ago, the number of "viewers" of this photo of mine went over the "100,000" mark. Now, that may not seem like a very big deal to most folks, but it most certainly is a fantastic thing to me. That a photo of mine has been viewed over 100,000 times is, to me, one of the neatest things ever! I would never have thought it possible. So I'm going to say "Thanks" to all who made it happen. Before I joined FA back in 2009, I had submitted my amateur aviation photos to JP. Prior to 2009, I had submitted 50 photos over a time frame of several years. Every submission was rejected. Each rejection indicated a "reason." I carefully logged each "reason" and then went out and took better photos, insuring that the defects which had caused my earlier submissions to those sites to be rejected did not exist in my newest attempt, and when I thought I had finally snapped a picture that would be accepted, I sent it in. 50 attempts over several years. The only appeal I ever filed was to the 50th JP rejection, and the BS reply I received to my appeal was that I "should buy a better camera and learn how to take better photos." I've never viewed JP or A.net again, and I never will. I joined FA and one of my first submissions to the FA gallery was this photo. Is it an Ultra Top Quality pic? I know it isn't. But I was way more than excited when this one was chosen as a Staff Pic. And this morning, the 100,000th view of it was recorded. So even tho no one will ever really see this comment, I say "Thanks" to everyone at FA & also to every single one of the 100,000 anonymous folks who viewed my pic in the FA gallery. This is just the 56th photo in the entire FA gallery to exceed 100,000 views. Thank You to all who made it happen. I am tremendously appreciative. Very Sincerely, Gary C. "RNOOldeCarl" Schenauer


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My thing now, as of today, is SOMEONE in his administration went AGAINST the intelligence assessment of the CIA. The only intelligence agency that had (as we know of) physical boots on the ground. I don't think this is a mole, I think this is a cover-up tactic to ensure the President has a "clean" record (which he does not) of "terrorist" attacks, which would've given Romney, SuperPACs, and the public a HUGE amount of "talking points" on why Obama SHOULD NOT have a second term. That, in itself, is motive for this, and makes perfect sense.
I agree in part.....no doubt someone changed ( or so they say ) the brief..But I think the opposite in this regard for reasons that have nothing to do with a clean record in regard to terrorism or policy.
It's looking more and more like they were covering the CIA's ass to avoid being found out about covertly running guns out of Libya. Violation of international law....Did Patreus KNOW ABOUT THIS... Is this a fact? Why would some within be repeating it to others?
There is an article today that indicates that the Russians KNOW about this, and are using the term " The West " as it could only relate to the US.
Being the week-end I've much else to do, I'll try to put that article up about Putin if I can find some time. He's saying that the rebels in Syria, are mostly Nationals....using the weapons in question.
When you look at these Generals and the ding bat women involved.........All I can say is WOW....How can anyone in such circles be so completely stupid? It really makes no sense whatsoever, to me anyway.
Why would Broadwell destroy her family so openly, and her husband doing the stupid stuff he's done, not to mention Jill's.......You can't make this stuff up.
I'm patiently waiting for the other shoes to start dropping...and they will, it's just a matter of time.
Jill Kelley was very aggressive, went completely out of her way to force herself on people of influence in the Tampa Bay area.... Ends up at the WH, rubbing shoulders with very powerful people and ends up foreclosed on, 320-k in credit card debt, bogus front of a charity....there will be more....and is blaming Broadwell for her ills.....while both are connected to the Generals in question----casual phone conversations, almost as if it was/were at will.
If you wrote this and submitted to any editor at any rag FOR PUBLICATION you'd be fired immediately---YET IT LOOKS TO BE 100% FACTUAL....
At this point it should be crystal clear to everyone that TERRORISM is the very least of anyone's true concern........There are Moles that must be eradicated....this is the only way this could have ever happened...
I can't even see giving these guys a pass if these women prove to be the best piece of......well.. >> it's that far gone, that far fetched...and if not..then I will kindly shut up and listen.
Here is Putin:
Russian president warns against West hasty move on Syria
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has censured the Western governments' policies advocating regime change in Syria, warning that removing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power could plunge the violence-hit country into chaos.
"We believe that it's necessary to first agree about the future… and only then make changes," Putin said after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Russian capital city of Moscow on Friday.
Slamming the West's effort to incite a regime change in the Arab state, the Russian president highlighted that the West should not "oust Assad and think what to do next."
Meanwhile on Thursday, Moscow denounced the provision of arms to Syrian insurgents fighting the Arab country's government as the violation of international laws.
"Promises are being made from a number of capitals of massive supplies of modern weapons," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said.
"Outside help to the opposition waging an armed battle against a legitimate government is a gross violation of fundamental norms of international law," the official added.
Syria has experienced a deadly unrest that erupted in March 2011. Many people, including large numbers of army and security personnel, have been killed in the violence.
The Syrian government says that the chaos is being orchestrated from outside the country, and there are reports that a very large number of the insurgents are foreign nationals.
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The idea of gunrunning is a nasty business....vast amounts of money and very dangerous work. Is this related to Behghazi? Many seem to think so.
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How To Decide When It Has Come Time To Bug Out
There are a variety of circumstances and situations which will require you to bug out of your home or temporary shelter. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the term bug out refers to when your position has been compromised and you need to move on. Although this term found it's origins in army and soldier slang, it still rings true for emergency situations. If you and your family are held up after a natural disaster and the damage has been catastrophic, it may be time for you to move on and find a better place to stay. Considering a variety of factors, you will have to make the tough decision to leave your possessions and other valuables behind in favour of a safer environment. Because you can't take everything with you, having a bug out bag (along with a first-aid kit and food stockpile) is essential for every family. You will need to consider the unique circumstances that surround your disaster to assess when the proper time to bug out is.
Has The Natural Disaster Caused Significant Damage To Your Home And Community
After any disaster, it's your responsibility to step outside and assess the damage. In some places, tornados and hurricanes can level entire city blocks after a period of only two to five minutes. If your community and home have been destroyed and you're able to recognize this from the safety of your hideaway, it may be time to bug out and find emergency shelters set up somewhere else. Connecting with other neighbors who are contemplating the same situation can give you a network of people to move with, therefore protecting yourselves from people who are in panic mode and looking to steal from families. By keeping your cool and calmly letting your family know of the situation up top, you can all come to a collective agreement about what your next steps should be.
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There will come times when you'll need to bug out from shelters as well, which depends on a variety of different circumstances. If you've been held up at home for a while and more damage starts appearing, then it may be time for you to grab the kit and family and move everyone to a safer location. A home that has been destroyed above can still pose some serious threats, especially if your safe zone is located underground. Additional collapse of your home could trap you inside and rescue crews may not reach you for months on end. This is why it is crucial to make a decision early on, for the best possible reasons. Just because you are attached to your home doesn't mean it's the end of the world. Material possessions, just like homes, can be replaced. What matters is if your family is in immediate danger by staying in the same spot. Always consider bugging out a viable option.
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God the Holy Spirit does not accuse us; He convicts us and comforts us. That means that conviction by the Spirit will be followed by a sense of peace and cleanliness. If we have confessed our sins and still feel ...Read More
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We will see in the days ahead that only Christianity can offer a guilty person peace with God because only Christianity has an atonement. Today the question we must all ask ourselves is what to do with our guilt. If ...Read More
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Victoria High School cross country coach Randy Stanley has built the Knights into one of the strongest Class 1A boys cross country teams. From 2010 to 2012, the Knights finished 10th, sixth and third at the state meet. Victoria graduated all-state runners Jublain Wohler and Isaac Dreiling for this season. The Knights had a full varsity and junior varsity squad in 2012, but dropped to just five runners this fall.
Before the fall, Ryan Dreiling, expected to be the team's top runner, suffered an injury. Most of the year, Dreiling just rode the bike before he returned to running a few weeks ago. Senior Jacob Stoffel was ill and finally felt OK to run at regional.
Several runners, especially sophomore Jacy Braun, showed improvement during the year. However, at the Class 1A Wheatland-Grinnell regional last Saturday, Victoria faced strong competition from powerhouse Scandia-Pike Valley and three other squads. The top three qualified for state.
"I was really, really nervous going to regionals," Stanley said. "I knew if the kids ran well, then we would have a chance, but having Pike Valley come into our regional, that changed things a lot, and I knew that they would be very tough."
Before the race, Stanley told his team, "Everybody is here, everybody is halfway healthy, let's put it together."
Victoria did -- and qualified for state in unusual fashion. Rarely does a cross country team reach state without a frontrunner, but the Knights accomplished the feat. Pike Valley won with 28 points, while Natoma was second with 32 points and Victoria took third at 47. Quinter was fourth with 54 and Stockton fifth at 57. The Wallace County girls reached state in a similar way in the girls' race.
Victoria runs at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at Wamego Country Club. The 1A girls' race is 10 a.m. Knights sophomore Kylie Schmidtberger qualified for the second straight year with a seventh-place finish in 17:54.
"I was really excited when we made it," Stanley said.
Victoria trailed Quinter and Stockton after the first and second runners. Quinter had 11 points, Stockton had 18 and Victoria had 20. After the third runners, Quinter stood at 31, Victoria at 33 and Stockton at 34. The last runner proved the difference. Victoria gained seven spots on Quinter and nine on Stockton.
"That's why we have had success is because we have been that close," Stanley said.
Braun, the team's fourth or fifth runner earlier in the year, led the Knights with a 13th place finish in 19 minutes, 10 seconds. Ryan Dreiling took 17th, while Stoffel was 18th and senior Taylor Schmidtberger took 20th. Junior Ryan Bleske was the fifth runner at 25th place.
"That is one of my selling points of telling kids to come out is that everybody is important," Stanley said. "Every single person is very important when it comes to the scores."
Wallace County earns first state bid
Christy Hammer started the Wallace County cross country program five years ago. Last year, Annabelle Seeder was the Wildcats' only girl. This season, Hammer had a full team for the first time. Seeder, a sophomore, returned. Senior Liny Smith came out and freshman Abbi Escamilla transferred over from Weskan.
Freshman Mikaylah King had run junior high track for Hammer, but was out several weeks in cross country. She returned three weeks ago and placed in the top-15. After that, Hammer knew the team had a chance to reach state.
Last Saturday, the Wildcats collected the state bid with 53 points, one ahead of Scandia-Pike Valley for the third and final spot. Wheatland-Grinnell took first with 24 points and Downs-Lakeside was second with 30 points. Hammer "never would have guessed" Wallace County would have come this far. After regional, Seeder told Hammer that she was surprised the team had enjoyed such a big turnaround.
"It's amazing," Hammer said. "I've just really been kind of on Cloud Nine here for the last week."
Escamilla finished in 16th place at 19:25, while King was a spot and three seconds behind. Seader took 20th in 20:07, and Smith was 25th in 20:34.
"We kind of run middle of the pack, and kind of run together," Hammer said. "We don't have one individual that really dominates."
Wheatland-Grinnell girls in good position; Natoma boys in
The Thunderhawk girls delivered a regional victory with 24 points. Junior Taylor Tustin remains a state favorite after she took second at 16:03, two seconds behind Mankato-Rock Hills freshman Sarena Meier. Junior Lacey Ostmeyer was third, freshman Brooke Bixenman took 11th and junior Kylie Wood was 19th.
Tustin finished second last season in 16:04.20 and was 11th as a freshman in 17:07.13.
Natoma finished second on the boys' side with all four runners in the top 16: sophomore Joey Raat (eighth), junior Bryce Ginther (10th), junior Jacob Chambray (15th) and sophomore Dean Masters (16th). Raat, Chambray and Masters were key players on Natoma's 5-4 football team. The night before regionals, Natoma played in a 50-34 loss to Logan-Palco


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Are cyber cops ready to click in the state? http://www.getjealous.com/luwwamatha/journal/2757828/an-abney-associates-cyber-breach-warning.html AHMEDABAD: The ball has started rolling finally for the ambitious cyber security programmeof the state home department with a budgetary allocation of Rs 25 crore and commitment of deploying 300-plus personnel on the job in all districts of the state. The senior police officials are hopeful of the new venture's success in light of rising cyber crimes across the world. Rajnikant Patel, the minister of state for home, had mentioned in the state assembly recently that the home department plans to establish cyber security cells in all districts of the state. For this purpose, the department has earmarked a budget of Rs 25 crore.
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