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By Jordan Morris
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — July 16, 2014 — Devin Gilpin claimed his third victory of the 2014 Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals after recapturing the lead with 10-laps remaining en route to securing the $1,000 checkered flag at Atomic Speedway.
Gilpin led the field to the green-flag with Cody Parker starting to his outside. Gilpin jumped out to an early lead as Parker faded through the field, surrendering second-place to Jackie Boggs, who started just behind the leaders in the second row.
Gilpin controlled the field for the opening four circuits, but could never pull away from Boggs who stayed glued to his back-bumper. Boggs had the fastest car and made his way around Gilpin for the lead on lap five.
Boggs looked to have the car to beat as held the lead for the next six laps. Unfortunately for the leader, his night would come to an early end after his car spun in turn four on lap 11, causing damage to his left-front suspension.
With Boggs out of the race, Gilpin would inherit the lead. Gilpin dominated the final 11-laps, but had to hold off a hard-charging Daniel Ebert on a late race caution with three laps remaining. Gilpin, following several attempts by Ebert to muscle his way to the lead, held off second-place and captured the checkered flag at Atomic Speedway.
Championship leader Mike Harrison failed to race his way into the A-Main giving second-place Jacob Poel the opportunity to cut into the slim six-point deficit. Poel only managed a 10th place finish, failing to close in on Harrison in the closest points battle in DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals history. With three races remaining, the point deficit still sits at six-points.
Kenny Johnson, Jeremy Rayburn and Cody Parker rounded out the top five.
Heat race winners were Cody Parker, Kenny Johnson and Devin Gilpin.
With only three races remaining, the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals joins the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, continuing the closest points battle in series history on Thursday night at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles, Ohio.
DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Statistical Report; Atomic Speedway; Chillicothe, Ohio; July 16, 2014;
A-Main (25-laps):1. 1G-Devin Gilpin ($1,000), 2. 60-Daniel Ebert, 3. 1-Kenny Johnson, 4. 12-Jeremy Rayburn, 5. 42-Cody Parker, 6. 25B-Philip Bapst, 7. 21-Taylor Cook, 8. 8P-Fireball Pinkerton, 9. 13J-Adam Colley, 10. 82-Jacob Poel, 11. 36-Kenny Wallace, 12. 18-David McWilliams, 13. K9-Scott Gerdeman, 14. 17-Brandon Ramsey, 15. 75C-Steven Clemmons, 16. 8-Jimmy Lennex, 17. 20-Kevin Dulaney, 18. D4-Jackie Boggs, 19. 21S-Seth Daniels, 20. 1PJ-Shawn Holliday, 21. 22-Brandon Oliver, 22. 10L-Nathan Loney.
2014 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Schedule
June 7 Sat Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, Ind. Tyler Nicely
June 11 Wed Brownstown Speedway Brownstown, Ind. RAIN
June 12 Thur Kankakee Co-Speedway Kankakee, Ill. Devin Gilpin
June 13 Fri Kankakee Co-Speedway Kankakee, Ill. Jacob Poel
June 15 Sun Off
June 16 Mon Off
June 17 Tue Off
June 18 Wed Spoon River Speedway Canton, Ill. Jacob Poel
June 19 Thur Quincy Raceways Quincy, Ill. RAIN
June 20 Fri Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach, Ill. Mike Harrison
June 21 Sat Fairbury Speedway Fairbury, Ill. RAIN
June 22 Sun I-96 Speedway Ionia, Mich. Jacob Poel
June 23 Mon Peoria Speedway Peoria, Ill. David Wietholder
June 24 Tue Off
June 25 Wed Clarksville Speedway Park Clarksville, Tenn. Mike Harrison
June 26 Thur Clayhill Motorsports Park Atwood, Tenn. Hunter Rasdon
June 27 Fri Paducah Int-Raceway Paducah, Ky. RAIN
June 28 Sat Federated I-55 Raceway Pevely, Mo. Mike Harrison
June 29 Sun Lincoln Speedway Lincoln, Ill. Jacob Poel
June 30 Mon Off
July 1 Tue Belle-Clair Speedway Belleville, Ill. Mike Harrison
July 2 Wed Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville, Ill. Mike Harrison
July 3 Thur LaSalle Speedway LaSalle, Ill. Mike Harrison
July 4 Fri Fayette Co-Speedway Brownstown, Ill. Brian Shaw
July 5 Sat Highland Speedway Highland, Ill. Rusty Griffaw
July 6 Sun Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, Ind. Jacob Poel
July 7 Mon Off
July 8 Tue Florence Speedway Union, Ky. Devin Gilpin
July 9 Wed Terre Haute Action Track Terre Haute, Ind. Kenny Wallace
July 10 Thur Macon Speedway Macon, Ill. Ken Schrader
July 11 Fri Farmer City Raceway Farmer City, Ill. Jacob Poel
July 12 Sat Fairbury Speedway Fairbury, Ill. RAIN
July 13 Sun Vermilion Co-Speedway Danville, Ill. Jacob Poel
July 14 Mon Off
July 15 Tue Off
July 16 Wed Atomic Speedway Chillicothe, Ohio Devin Gilpin
July 17 Thu Brushcreek Motorsports Peebles, Ohio TBA
July 18 Fri Attica Raceway Park Attica, Ohio $1,000
July 19 Sat Oakshade Raceway Wauseon, Ohio $1,000
The Summit Racing Modified Nationals is proudly brought to you by these fine partners:Summit Racing Equipment (Title Sponsor), Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Provider), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Racing Tire), Racing Electronics (Official Communication ), Velocita (Official Uniform),VP Racing Fuels (Official Fuel), along with these Contingency Parters: MSD, TomCat Performance, Landrum Performance Springs, Dominator Race Products, QuarterMaster, KSE Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Joes Racing Products, Wrisco Aluminum, Beyea Custom Headers, Fast Shafts, Bassett Racing Wheels, QA1, Auto Meter, Fluidampr, Fox Shocks, Impact Race Products, Penske Shocks, Performance Friction Brakes, Strange Oval, Schoenfeld Headers, Bell Helmets, Shafer Enterprises' Cool Shirts; Promotional Partners include: Chevy Performance Parts, Indiana Decal and Intercomp.


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Synthetic success
That's not to say that customized transposons are limited to the hypothetical. A synthetic "Sleeping Beauty" transposon system is already set to be the world's most inexpensive form of gene therapy. But transposons have size limitations that, more than anything, reduce their usefulness in medicine.
Contrary to popular belief, a gene is not a single, autonomous unit. Instead, it's a group of distinct "modules" functioning as one. For example, all genes are proceeded by a "promoter" sequence that allows the gene to be read by the cell. Promoters are commonly joined to activator and repressor sites, allowing the rate of gene expression to be controlled. Many genes in plants and animals also contain numerous sections that can be read or skipped by the cell in a process known as alternative splicing, where one gene can contain the code for more than one protein. To make matters even more complicated, regulatory DNA sequences can be responsible for the expression of several adjacent genes—in bacteria, this unit is known as an operon.
Transposons are useful when working with relatively small pieces of DNA, but as of now they're incapable of hosting large regions of the human genome, which may include complex mixtures of protein-coding sequences and regulatory DNA.
Both plasmids and viruses, while extremely powerful tools in research and gene therapy, also suffer from the same size limitations as transposons, and they have issues transferring multiple copies of the same gene. Additionally, all three methods result in DNA insertion at random places in the host genome, with potentially unwanted results. That's why the possibility of efficiently and stably transferring enough genetic material into humans to allow for traits even remotely similar to those imparted by BioShock's plasmids is currently a simple fantasy.
But the possibility may not be a fantasy forever. The next logical step in addressing these issues would be the creation of synthetic DNA constructs that can be introduced into human cells. These constructs could contain masses of DNA and exist independently from the rest of the genome—a human artificial chromosome (HAC).
Efforts to chemically synthesize entire plasmids and chromosomes are nothing new. But recent advancements in the rapidly expanding field of "synthetic biology" have yielded some truly remarkable results.
In 2006, the J. Craig Venter Institute—founded by world-renowned geneticist Craig Venter—patented what his team named the minimal bacterial genome. This electronically stored genome contained what Venter's team concluded was the absolute minimum genetic code required for a bacterium to survive and propagate. Its purpose? To eventually act as the metaphorical backbone to the first partially synthetic bacterial species, Mycoplasma laboratorium.
The Venter Institute reached another milestone in 2010 when Science published a paper describing the first transplant of a completely synthetic genome into a "blank" bacteria. The chemically synthesized genome originated from an electronically stored copy of the Mycoplasma mycoides genome sequence. The whole genome—which in bacteria consists of a single, circular chromosome—was then inserted into an inactive and DNA-less Mycoplasma capricolum, a close relative to M. mycoides. The resulting organism was completely viable and successfully replicated into billions of genetically identical offspring.
A collaboration between American, British, Chinese, and Indian laboratories is attempting to take this technology one step further. The Synthetic Yeast 2.0 project, based at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, aims to chemically synthesize a minimalistic genome for insertion into a "blank" household yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
It's important to note that yeast cells are fungal, not bacterial. They are much larger and have a complex cellular structure similar to humans and contain numerous distinct chromosomes—16 to be precise.
The success of Synthetic Yeast 2.0 would open the door to other customized yeast genomes. Used at an industrial scale, these made-to-order yeasts could produce vaccines, biofuels, and other biochemicals that cannot be synthesized by bacteria. Additionally, this yeast could contain particular sections of the human genome for a steady supply of naturally produced human proteins.
The potential applications of Synthetic Yeast 2.0 are so great that the British government has recently granted £1 million (more than $1.5 million) to Imperial College London to synthesize yeast chromosome number 11. And that's separate from the approximately £60 million (more than $98 million) devoted to several new synthetic biology research centers and a new innovation center to help unite research and industry commercialization.
Gene alterations
How do these scientific advancements in yeast relate to human genetic augmentation? Well, it stands to reason that if artificial chromosomes can be introduced into a yeast cell, the same process could theoretically be performed with human cells.
In July of this year, The Independent reported on unpublished work by the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) claiming that a research team successfully synthesized, from scratch, the first human artificial chromosome (HAC). Not only that, but the HAC had been inserted into a strain of genetically engineered lab mice, where it remained stable without disturbing the function of the murine chromosomes.
Needless to say, the implications of the NCI's work will be momentous. Sections of the US government have already turned their gaze to the future of HACs, with DARPA issuing a public solicitation that will award a substantial grant to any laboratory willing to research new and improved HAC methodologies.
But NCI researcher Dr. Natalay Kouprina has already envisioned the next step for HAC development—a new generation of powerful, tailor-made therapies to replace genes that have suffered damage and carry mutations that lead to disease.
"The purpose of developing the human artificial chromosome project is to create a shuttle vector for gene delivery into human cells to study gene function in human cells," Kouprina told The Independent. "The idea is to take skin cells from a patient, turn them into stem cells, and insert HACs into these stem cells with healthy copies of the disease gene. These cells, with the extra chromosome, can then be inserted back into the patient to treat the illness."
Major strides in HAC development have also been made by the Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Biofunction of Tottori University, Japan. The institute has published a steady stream of findings since the start of 2013 regarding its human artificial "mini-chromosomes"—constructs created by cutting away full-size human chromosomes or by joining small chunks together. It's also working on efficient systems with which these can be transferred to mice.
For example, one successful experiment involved fully grown mice containing mini-HACs with a multi-gene region of the human genome. The region contains members of the CYP3A family of human proteins, which metabolize roughly half of all modern drugs. Mice containing the human version of CYP3A would offer an exceptionally useful model for testing new human drugs.
A similar experiment was performed with type A haemophiliac murine stem cells. The culture of cells was introduced to mini-HACs containing genes FVIII and PF4—human genes responsible for blood coagulation that are faulty in type A haemophiliacs. The experiment was successful, resulting in murine stem cells where haemophilia was partially counterbalanced by the expressed FVIII and PF4 genes.
All told, the story of molecular genetics, from its founding in the 1950s to present-day research into gene therapies and HACs, is a tale that's even more fascinating than any of the genetic possibilities offered by BioShock. Genetic technologies are not only becoming more advanced as the years go by, they're also getting an awful lot cheaper.
It's unlikely that BioShock fans will be getting their hands on Incinerate or Electro Bolt any time soon, but groundbreaking HAC and stem cell research, combined with the ever-advancing synthetic genome technologies typified by the J. Craig Venter Institute and the Synthetic Yeast 2.0 project, may mark the beginning of a new era of human genetic augmentation.

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| The Co-op welcomes success stories that will help other homeschooling parents decide whether to add The Ooka Island Adventures to their home school curriculum. If you have used The Ooka Island Adventures and would like to contribute a testimonial, please click here.
|My little one loves Ooka-Island! We have been struggling with her being able to concentrate long enough for a 10 minute lesson, so we wanted to try a new approach. She LOVES it. Asks to play her game daily, and enjoys every minute of it. Not only has her concentration improved, but her speech! Her verbal skills have improved ten fold since starting playing the game. I have also seen an improvement in her reading skills, she has learned all the letters and most of their spounds. I love that we have found a program that has given her a love for learning!
For my daughter, this is the best program out there! We love it, and highly recommend it for everyone!"
Caitie B., Co-op Member
|We purchased a membership for four of our kids. They love to do ooka island. It has been a big help in the kids having some "on their own" learning time. As a mom with a large (9+) family, I found getting to the foundations of reading with each of the kids got more and more challenging. This has allowed us to get some work in and yet I still have time to oversee everyone. Our now 5 year old made a lot of progress in just the first week. I think we will continue to use it for the other younger kids coming up. Thank you for offering the discounted price."
Teresa D., Co-op Member
|My boys, ages 4 and 6, both love Ooka. Over this first month, I expected their interest to peeter out, but the difference here is that Ooka chooses the activities, except for free time which is limited. The learning is varied and progressive. The result is that both are engaged not only with Ooka, but with phonics activities in general, sounding out words they see throughout the day. I just wish it worked with Chrome!"
Teri, Co-op Member
|Fantastic reading program! My son actually asks to play OOKA Island. His reading skills are already improving from using this program. We started using the program at the end of September."
Shannon R., Co-op Member
|My kids love playing it. I have recommended other to use this program. My daughter loves the popcorn library."
Susie, Co-op Member
|I can't even begin to tell you how much my kids LOVE this program. I have 2 struggling readers and one (the youngest) who seemingly teaches herself how to read. It is a fight to get my 2 older daughters to read. As a mom it makes me so sad that they hate to read. And my youngest daughter (in kindergarten), who reads very well, is watching all the negativity around reading from her older sisters.
Ooka Island has changed all of that! Each child has her own account, so they can progress at their own rate. And they are having so much fun playing the games that they aren't even noticing that they are learning to read. My struggling readers are improving greatly and my advanced reader is continuing to advance.
Other children at our co-op have seen my daughters playing it on my laptop and asked their moms to get it for them.
My only issue is that the program frequently locks up.But, i the defense of Ooka Island, I have not contacted Customer Support to have them help me resolve the issue yet.
The other thing I wish they had was the ability to play the game on a tablet. I would much rather the kids be on Ooka Island when we are in the car, waiting at a doctor's office, etc. than playing another game on my phone or ipad.
I'm very grateful for the discounted price HSBC offered for this product. However, had I paid full price, it still would have been worth it!
On Saturday afternoons and after dinner on weeknights I hear, "Mom, I finished all of my homework and my chores. Can I play more Ooka Island now?" What parent wouldn't love to hear that!!!!"
Lisa H., Co-op Member
|This program is wonderful. My daughter LOVES it and continues to play well after her set time minimum everyday. My older daughter wishes she had an account as she enjoys watching my younger daughter play. A great educational program for kids!"
J. Chavez, Co-op Member
|This program has been PERFECT for my kindergarten daughter. She is learning but doesn't realize it. She LOVES playing Ooka-Island and goes over her minimum time limit everyday (part of her schooling is to spend 20 minutes per day on this program). My older daughter wishes she could play as well because "it is so much fun" she says. After searching through many options I know I made the right choice with this program. Thank you!"
J. Chavez, Co-op Member
|My 5 year old son Loves Ooka-Island. He asks to do it everyday. The sound cave has really taught him to listen for sounds and he loves the Free Play."
Selena C., Co-op Member
|I have used Ooka Island with my two girls who are 6 and 4 now. I am currently on my third annual subscription. My girls couldn't get enough of it! They loved the captivating graphics and themes. Their favourite learning game is Alphabeth Mountain. The least liked was The Cave of Sounds. Overall, a great programme."
Jide, Co-op Member
|My 4 year old loves this game. She will spend hours (if i let her) playing this game...which is funny because the graphics are not the best and she doesn't like to play video games."
June A., Co-op Member
|We recently renewed our subscription to Ooka-Island, so this is the second year we've been using it. It has been very helpful for my 7 yo autistic granddaughter. Seeing her continue to progress & the joy she experiences is worth much more than the cost of the subscription. Thank you for giving her that!"
Vicki K., Co-op Member
|My son enjoys playing Ooka Island. Some activities he likes more than others (of course). My favorite for him is the cave of sounds. He seems to really pick up the various sounds there. Wouldn't you know this is his least favorite activity though. We did free trials on both Reading Eggs and Ooka Island simultaneously. I let my son choose which one he wanted to go on with and he chose Ooka Island. I would for sure tell others about it. This is a great learning tool!"
Robyn, Co-op Member
|I bought this mostly for our 3 year old, though his older brother likes playing it also. We use it with a touch screen computer and our 3 year old loves the games and reading time. He's starting to point out letters and sounds. We are very happy with the engagement and progress so far."
Calyn Z, Co-op Member
|Purchased an Ooka Island subscription for my 4 and 6 yr old daughters after trying the free trial. They love to play this game, and are highly motivated by earning "ooka mist" to spend on their avatar.
I like that the time spent on Ooka Island by the student is structured--activities are chosen by the computer with limited free time at the end. I also like that it is circular review and building on what they did before.
Ooka Island is easy to download and use. I have asked several questions on their instant chat feature of the website and received prompt, friendly and pertinent answers.
The Ooka Lighthouse reporting website for parents is also great. It shows EXACTLY what your students are working on and their progress. My girls love receiving personalized "CheerReader messages" too.
I would not have been able to afford an Ooka Island subscription at full price, but because of the Homeschool Buyers Co-op discount it has been a great resource in our home. Thank you!"
C. Harris, Co-op Member
|This program has really helped my 4 year old daughter out! We were having a hard time with sounding words out, but she has progressed fast after just a week of playing, maybe an hour a day! She finds it enjoyable enough that i usually have to convince her it is time to do something else. We tried a free trial from a very well known reading program, she liked it as well but it offered endless "free time" in their playroom, where as ooka island has "free play" but it is timed and then back to learning games! In all we both enjoy it, and i recommend it."
R. Tobiassen, Co-op Member
|I love that we were able to do a free trial first. It only took me about 30 seconds to see that it was a good fit for my son, who is 5 and learning to read. He asks to play it often, and I've noticed his reading has improved quite a bit."
Brook R., Co-op Member
|I purchased the Ooka Island for our 4 yr old grand daughter. She gets bored with only paper learning items. immediately loved it. I am amazed at how fast she navigates around all by herself. She wants to "do her school" as she says everyday. She asks me, I don't have to ask her. Highly recommend Ooka"
Ronda Thomson, Co-op Member
|We are using Ookaisland Island for kids ranging in age from 5-7. For the most part, the kids enjoy it, although they do find certain modules less interesting. All of the kids go through the same program, regardless of their current level of literacy. More confident readers can take a quiz and possibly advance to higher level books, although they do not skip ahead in the learning modules. My younger kid is just learning letters / sounds, and this program is very helpful. My older daughter reads with effort and this program helps build her confidence and reinforce known concepts. It is a good component of a literacy program, but I would not rely solely on it to teach reading. I especially like this for days when the kids just need something more fun and light.
I have contacted customer service several times and each time I have been thrilled by the level of service. Every single question I've asked has been answered immediately, thoroughly, and pleasantly. They are a very nice company to do business with."
Cathy P., Co-op Member
|We've been using Ooka Island for a few months now and my kids LOVE it. Two of my children are teens with developmental delays and my third is a kindergartener and this program suits the needs of all 3. When I pulled my 13 year old from school she was able to "read" (ie. piece sounds together) but her comprehension was appalling. This program works on comprehension AND the ability to read - I've noticed great strides in both areas with all 3 kids. I've already mentioned it to several friends whose kids are beginning or struggling readers."
Michelle E., Co-op Member
|My parents gifted us with the money to purchase Ooka-island and we are so blessed because of their generosity. Double blessed because I was able to find the special price offered by Homeschool Buyers Co-op which made it even more affordable! My four year old LOVES this program and it is quite exciting for her to save elves and learn at the same time. It reaches into her imagination as well as teaching her the alphabet, phonics and reading skills. Thank you!"
Tara Young, Co-op Member
|We were so happy to have a trial to Ooka island to switch up our daily routine! My daughter, who Is 5 years old, really enjoyed it and was sad when our trial was over. Looks like I may have to look into paying to continue!"
Amy A., Co-op Member
|My granddaughter absolutely loves Ooka Island! I love that there are lessons that go along with the reading levels!!"
Sheila Nawrot, Co-op Member
|My son loves this and after a month he's already reading simple sentences. He started out only wanting to do free play but now he gets excited to start new books."
Mallory C., Co-op Member
|My kids are really enjoying Ooka-Island. I did the trial subscription while on vacation and the kids played every day and even watched each other play. Once home bought it and the kids love it. I had purchased Click N Kids but by son got bored and didn't like it. This has nice music and fun games to play while learning how to read. Its a win-win. Plus the discount through the Co-op makes it worth it. Not sure if I would have paid full price but the discount makes it worth it. We try and do every day."
Lauren I., Co-op Member
|My five year old daughter loved Ooka Island. It was very engaging for her and fun. She earned rewards to have free/play time in a certain area of the game. I can see that the program was helping solidify the letters/blends and the sounds they make.
I wish it were a little less expensive. If she were my only child, I'd get the year subscription! But as the youngest of six, the money gets targeted for some of the older kids' required materials over a Kindergarten add-on. I will have to creatively teach her those sounds although it will be hard to compete!"
Renee Easter, Co-op Member
|My 4 year old loves Ooka Island! He has already learned many of his phonics sounds and is eager to learn more. The bonus printable activities on their website are also fun for him. Ooka Island is teaching him much more and much faster than our traditional curriculum workbooks. I purchased the full version after the free trial ran out."
Anna G., Co-op Member
|My daughter is five, and while she showed an interest in reading, she just seemed to have trouble "getting it". We discovered she is very right brained and learns best with games and pictures (a visual/kinesthetic learner). Enter Ooka Island Adventure, my daughter loves it! She asks to play it every day and plays it for 30-60 minutes at a time. I see an improvement in her reading ability and her recognition of whole words. I like the Ooka Island Lighthouse, made especially for mom and dad. This tool is used to check how much or how little progress is being made by your child. I also enjoy the "cheer reader" section in the lighthouse, it allows me to send a special message to my daughter and reward her with special points, where she can "buy" things in the virtual store (none of this costs you anything-it's all included in the software package). I was able to recently compare this with Reading Eggs, we did a free trial, and I noticed the difference between the two programs immediately, for my daughter, Reading Eggs was fun, but she wasn't as motivated to use it. Ooka Isalnd is her favorite by far. While Reading Eggs looked like a great program, it was not as engaging for my child, it seemed more like a game to play, whereas Ooka Island is more like an adventure game for her to "complete". Ooka Island Adventure software has been happily used in our house now for a few weeks. The other night, my daughter picked up an easy reader at bedtime and read it 90% by herself, with only a small amount of help from me. I am excited to continue to use Ooka Island for the year subscription we purchased through the Co-op. I would definitely recommend it for kids who enjoy visual learning."
Danielle S, Co-op Member
|Ooka-Island is a fun first learning video game for a young reader. If your child has completed other reading programs or games, and is not struggling, it can become repetitive and boring quickly. I may use this program in the future as the younger children were very interested in the content."
Paula F., Co-op Member
|My 4.5 yr old son is obsessed with ooka island. He was already reading on a 1st grade level but the program has helped solidify his foundation. He considers the program a special treat and loves being a "hero". Their phonics system is very comprehensive and fun. It is a reward you can feel good about giving at the end of a challenging homeschool day."
MJE, Co-op Member
|I have been using this with my four and six year olds, and it has been a huge hit! It is entertaining, which makes them want to keep playing, and they are definitely learning. We had previously purchased Explode the Code, and I think this is a much better product. Much more exciting and fun, but still educationally sound."
Kristen H, Co-op Member
|My daughters have used Ooka Island for over a year now, and they both love it. The free play mode elicits a moment of excitement when earned, and they love the feedback that comes when they complete a new book. When they realized the subscription had expired, they dramatically lamented over the loss, so I promptly renewed!"
S. Robinson, Co-op Member
|My three children have enjoyed using Ooka-Idland. One of my favorite things about this program is that they have to complete a certain amount of "work" before they can play around in the non-learning areas."
Christie A., Co-op Member
|My 6-year old reluctant reader enjoys this program. I like that there are online workbook materials that we can print and use off-line too. The program took a long time to install, will not run on our 7-year old computer, and has very slow choppy graphics on our 1-year old computer. Probably a new high-end computer would work better. My daughter doesn't seem to mind the slow graphics though."
Laurie, Co-op Member
|Our daughter's loved Ooka Island! It is fun, colorful and engaging. There is great diversity in the games which keeps it interesting for young learners. I highly recommend doing the trial offer first and seeing if it would be a good fit for your child's interest. Greatly appreciate that they offer a free trial...."
ipage, Co-op Member
|There are a lot of reading programs on the market, and it is hard to know what makes one particular program special. If you have a child who is struggling with hearing how sounds make words, then Ooka Island is ideal. My 4 year old daughter loves playing the games, reading the books and, particularly, earning the awards. It is a delight to watch her dance around the room yelling, "I'm a champion!" after completing a challenge. I highly recommend this program."
Cynthia W., Co-op Member
|We just LOVE Ooka Island! My daughter is a visual learner and learned all of her letters and sounds through watching Leap Frog Letter Factory, but was having a hard time with blending the sounds together. She is only just 4 so we are in no rush, but she has fun learning, so I wanted to keep it going somehow. I tried other things but everything just seemed boring to both of us.
But she just Loves Ooka Island. It rotates through games to keep from getting boring, but is progressively building bit by bit on skills. The games teach so much more than just "here are the letters and sounds, now stick them together" like so many others do. They give steps in the middle that helped my daughter move from letters and sounds and a few sight words to now, after about 6 months, reading at a beginning first grade level. She is so proud of herself! It has been great to see. I was afraid of how I was going to teach my daughter to read, but this software really helped bridge the gap. The best part is that to her she is just playing a fun game. She doesn't know that she is learning :)
Also, as a former software engineer, I have to say that this game was very well thought out and well done. I am appalled at some of the reading software packages out there for kids that are so quickly put together or poorly thought out that even I have a hard time navigating it. My daughter can easily play this game by herself and I can tell that a lot of time and energy was put into creating this game. It has been well worth the cost of an annual subscription. Thank you Ooka Island for putting out such a great piece of learning software that a homeschooling mom can afford!"
Natalie Eastham, Co-op Member
|My son (4) enjoys Ooka Island very much and asks to play it every day. He loves to learn but he loves learning by himself. He does not like to be taught. But playing games and learning new things that way is right up his alley.
Here is what I as a parent like: there are no timed tests with clock ticking. Those are really bad for him as his confidence sinks and often he doesn't even want to try. I love the graphics and the voices are perfect. The songs are catchy but not too much. I also like that the praise is not over-done. Some online games throw out a "You are so terrific" every time and I don't like that so much. And I absolutely love the books. The stories are lovely and I really like that there are comprehension questions.
So we're very happy and I'll definitely recommend Ooka Island to my friends."
Stefanie G., Co-op Member
|My kids are having so much fun with this program! They like unlocking the pets and compete with each other on how many books they have read! My middle child (6) had no interest in starting to read before this program, but now she cannot wait. I actually will tell them that we need to move on and they need to stop after 45 minutes!
Thank you for offering this program."
Gwen, Co-op Member
|I purchased Ooka-Island for my 7-year old son. He is an emergent reader and I was hoping this would be a fun way for him to get some extra practice and solidify his skills during the times I'm busy with his older brothers. At first he LOVED it. After about 3 weeks the newness has worn off, which is to be expected, but I also felt that we might not be getting the most out of the program. So I finally checked out the parent online supplement (Ooka Island Lighthouse). I was surprised at how much relevant information was there. I could see what activities my son was doing most, how he was progressing, and what skills in particular needed more work.
I also called Ooka Isl. customer service and they were VERY helpful. As a matter of fact the representative I spoke with showed so much interest, I thought I might be speaking with the owner. Then she put me on hold to ask a question and I realized this was just exceptional customer service. I shared my concern about my son losing interest and she suggested several ways to keep him engaged. I think I need to sit down with him some to make sure he is getting the most out of it, but I think with that investment he will then be able to work independently again. And isn't that why we all get a program like this? : )"
Ashley in NC, Co-op Member
|Ooka Island has worked out surprisingly well for us. I signed up for the free trial, so our 6 year old son could try it out first before we bought it. Even though he liked it, I wasn't convinced that he wouldn't get tired of it, since he was a reluctant reader (i.e., he already knew all the abc's and the sounds they make, but he did not enjoy reading). I bought it anyway, and boy have I been (pleasantly) surprised. My son loves playing on Ooka Island and gets excited when he earns free play; I love the report features, which allows me to see exactly what his strengths and weaknesses are. I am very glad I gambled on Ooka Island, and I highly recommend this program. Having the program as a reading tool has really put and end to my struggle to get my son to read, and I have seen real improvement in my son's phonic awareness."
Rachel K., Co-op Member
|We love Ooka Island as part of our homeschool curriculum! We are using it for our pre-k son who just turned 5. He would sit and "play" Ooka Island for hours if I let him. My older daughter, age 7, is jealous that he gets to play the game and she does not. My younger daughter, age 2, loves to watch him play and mimics the sounds (which is a super big side-bonus because she is significantly speech delayed due to cleft lip/palate). Although my son is still in a pre-reading category, he is definitely able to answer questions about sounds and letter recognition and I do believe that Ooka Island has helped with his proficiency. We will definitely continue to use Ooka Island for reading readiness and are thrilled with it!"
Nicole Renee, Co-op Member
|My daughter is catching up quickly to grade level. I love that there's a placement test first. Their customer service is *excellent.* I also recommend the free workbook that goes with the software. It's a bit repetitive, but it's getting the job done."
Roxanne P., Co-op Member
|I purchased this for my 8 year old son that has a reading disability. He loves it! I use it as a supplement to other curriculum. It is great because it gives him independence that he doesn't get with a lot of other reading activities. I like that it starts and continues at the level where he is capable and really accomodates his needs."
Danette, Co-op Member
|My daughter has really enjoyed the Ooka Island program. She started with very little knowledge of letter sounds and now, a few weeks later, knows many sounds and is almost ready to start reading. One of my favorite components of the Ooka Island program is a game (Cave of Sounds) that encourages the chlidren to listen for a particular phonetic sound. I believe that this was the key for her. Ooka Island has many activities to keep a young child engaged in learning and, after completing a certain amount of "guided" play, children are given their choice of activities. I have tried many phonics/reading programs and this is the one we chose and we are thrilled that we were able to get such a great discount at Homeschool Buyers Co-op!"
Danielle B., Co-op Member
|I purchased Ooka Island for my 7 year old son who is not reading yet and really has little interest in the process for reading (he simply wants to be able to read). I have two older sons who are fluent readers and are active on the computer. After reviewing this program, I felt it would fill two things - one, my son could be on the computer without the need for someone to read for him so he would feel like he gets computer time too, and second it would take him through the process of learning to read with more fun that just looking at letters with me.
After using it for 2-3 months, I would say that he doesn't love the program, but he will do it and he is learning. I like the fact that he must work in order to play. He also like the independence he feels while doing this program. I am able to view his progress as well and send him encouraging notes at the start up of each session.
I am happy with this purchase and would recommend it for reluctant beginning readers."
Jan M., Co-op Member
|I purchased Ooka Island after using the trial and because my daughter requested it. My daughter is an older struggling reader who was tired of other programs seeming what she called "babyish". When we first found Ooka Island my daughter was thrilled. She finds it fun to use but yet it is still very educational. I was very happy to see it here on the Homeschool Buyers Co-op. We are very pleased with this product and will continue to use it."
Mary L., Co-op Member
|We like Ooka-Island. I originally intended to use it with both by 5yo/K son and my 8yo/3rd son, but the 8yo finds it too slow. Its well-paced for the 5yo, and I like that they tell me that he has mastered certain sounds. We're not schooling 100% this summer, but more hit and miss. He does ask to do it, and it holds his attention when he uses it."
dbkenn, Co-op Member
|We tried Ooka during for the trial period - We are homeschooling 3 kids. My oldest (8) speeds through it, but finds it highly enjoyable. My second has learning difficulties (6) and I noticed an immediate difference with her comprehension and retention. PLUS, she was able to use the computer appropriately (without too much difficulty vs. some other systems that were just too hard.) My last child (3) watched during the trial play and walked around the house immediately making sounds and pointing out letters. We decided to purchase the years product, and we use it daily. It is a GREAT product. It is easier to use than Jumpstart, and the games are all teaching games, except for the free play time. Jumpstart is fun, but the games are not as geared towards teaching throughout. And, many of Jumpstarts games are too hard to play. Ooka has fun games, images are bright and age appropriate, music is awesome. In my opinion, it is JUST RIGHT. I love it. We have incorporated some of their printed material into extra art projects for show and tell. It has been a great tool."
Robin K., Co-op Member
|We have really enjoyed this product. We've had a couple glitches, but the Customer Service took care of them right away. Even over Easter Weekend! So I was impressed. My daughter really loves using this program, and I'm so glad we got it. I only ordered the "free trial" for my son, since I knew it would be too easy for him. And he still enjoyed playing it for a week or so! My daughter (8, dyslexic) uses it almost daily."
B. Stokes, Co-op Member
|I originally planned on purchasing this for my first grade son but he lost interest quickly. However, my 3.5 yr old daughter LOVES it! She is learning so much its amazing. I'm excited to see what she learns in the year we have it."
MM, Co-op Member
|We purchased Ooka-Island through a GroupBuy. My 5 yr old loves it! At first she was frustrated because she couldn't play in the playground when she wanted but once she got used to the rotation she was fine with that. I like the idea that they have to finish their lessons before being able to have free play but I wish the time she spends in the store would not count as free play. (Maybe it doesn't have to but we haven't figured it out yet.) I am very happy with Ooka-Island!"
Kris T., Co-op Member
|We had run up against a brick wall after using Reading Eggs for a few months. Apparently, my son had managed to guess too many correct answers and was "in over his head." His reading progress was at a standstill. Enter Ooka Island! While it has fewer distinct activities than Reading Eggs, it seems to be designed a little better in terms of preventing kids from advancing via good guesses. In addition, the program "reads" a book with the child at each level, prompting the child in context-based expectant reading and requiring the student to correctly answer questions about the book's content before moving on. (Incorrect responses produce a re-reading of the relevant page.) The in-game prizes are quite motivating and the characters are engaging. I have been pleased with the progress my son is making in the three months we have been using Ooka Island."
Susan in CT, Co-op Member
|WE have loved this program. My 5 year old twins ask to play it all the time. It is probably the best program I have found for introducing so many different steps to learning to read. It covers letter sounds, letter identification, sight words, consonant blends and vowel blends, reading comprehension, and more. I was a little nervous about the price but it was well worth it and I would definitely do it again."
Christina, Co-op Member


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Non-union workers across Canada can expect wage increases of 3.2 per cent on average next year, according to an annual survey by Mercer.
The global business consultancy said Monday that the projected wage increases would match actual increases in base pay reported for 2012. They would also be up slightly from the average of 3 per cent in 2011 and 2.9 per cent in 2010.
Mercer's 2012/13 Canada Compensation Planning Survey, conducted annually for more than 20 years, includes responses from more than 750 employers across Canada and reflects pay practices for approximately two million non-union workers.
The results cover increases in five categories: executive, management and professional (sales and non-sales), as well as workers in the office, clerical and technician classification and those in the trades, production and service sector.
Mercer said the results are indicative of a steadily increasing trend that will also see top-performing employees – some 6 per cent of the work force – enjoy even higher increases as companies strive to retain critical talent.
"Differentiating salary increases based on performance is the norm and remains an effective way for employers to wisely spend their reward dollars on the most impactful employees," said Iain Morris, leader of Mercer's human capital consulting business for Canada.
"Since many companies are still working with limited dollars, taking a holistic approach to total rewards – using internal work force analytics as well as external market data to set appropriate programs for each employee segment – is the smart approach," Mr. Morris said.
Mercer's survey shows that in 2012, the highest-performing employees received average base pay increases of 4.9 per cent compared with 2.9 per cent for average performers, which make up about 60 per cent of the work force.
Regional and industry differences were also a factor, with Western Canada continuing to lead the way with higher increases than the rest of the country.
For example , the Calgary and Alberta markets forecast an average increase of 3.3 per cent for 2013 compared with 2.9 per cent for Montreal and Quebec.
Oil and gas companies lead the way with a forecast increase of 4.2 per cent for 2013 while high tech/telecommunications and public sector/not-for-profit sectors forecast increases of 2.4 per cent and 2.5 per cent respectively when salary freezes are included, Mercer said.


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Amidst a sea of hot tubs, ShamWows, and that trace of animal smell that always seems to lurk in every building of the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition), The National Home Show was a great chance for me to catch Scott McGillivray, host of HGTV's show, Income Property. Scott gave a presentation on how to approach the idea of an income suite in your home, and we chatted after the fact.
Short of getting on the show, Scott answers many of the most common questions about how to approach the project. (See Scott's 7 Reasons and Checklist below!)
Elana Safronsky: What did you talk about today?
Scott McGillivray: A lot of people are asking about how to put an income suite in their homes these days. Not so much how to buy, but specifically how to convert their existing homes. Many have lost their jobs, and some just need the money to make ends meet. We are also going to be starting season two, so I put it out there for people because we're going to be casting for the show and it's a nice way to connect to the people.
E.S.: How do you pick?
S.M.: People write in through the website, and our casting team checks them out. We're looking for first-time home owners mostly, the more dire their situation the better, we look for projects that sound doable, and then we visit the owners and do an estimate.
E.S.: Does the show foot the bill?
S.M.: The show does what it can. Our construction and labour is covered, we pay for the permits, the designers and basically the team – our team. A lot of the big materials we get for free, but we also throw in some great items where we can, like instead of a $99 generic toilet we may throw in a $300 Kholer. But we do want something to be at stake for these people, so usually a put in on average, a third of the cost.
E.S.: Ever had anyone really break the bank where you've had to walk away?
S.M.: We have had people on season one who've said if I don't have this done I'm going to be on the streets and will do anything it takes, and I'll work with them to see if they may have some equity, or can get a line of credit or a small loan – people on our team usually go above and beyond. We'll dig really deep to get contractors to donate some time and try to get it done. We've never walked away and abandoned anyone completely.
E.S.: How did you get into this?
S.M.: I started doing rental properties when I was in university, about nine years ago. I was a renter as a student in University, and I couldn't find a place to rent to save my life. Then through a school project – we were talking about supply and demand – I took a look at rental properties, and sort of came up with this formula that seemed to work really well. Instead of spending my third year student loan on rent, I used it toward closing costs on a minute down payment on a house. I lived there and fixed it up to rent as well and eventually I did another one, and another, and it went from there.
E.S.: Is there a main ingredient that you need to have to pull off a rental suite in your home?
S.M.: You need to have the space. Almost anything can happen but my rule is if it's going to cost you more than two years worth of rent, don't even bother. If you're spending $24,000 on a place you better get a thousand dollars worth of rent, a month. That way, over two years your space has paid itself off.
E.S.: But that's a lot – $24,000, no?
S.M.: It's a pretty big reno, but some people have to lower their basement, put in a separate entrance, etc. All these things could really add up to $60,000. So what, spend $60,000 so you can get $700/$800 a month? Don't even bother. It's a math thing more than a space thing, because you can do anything these days.
E.S.: How important are nice fixtures? Wow factor?
S.M.: You definitely have to be able to separate yourself from the project. It's only a rental property. Don't spend too much – safety first. In a basement especially, you can't hang too many lights and fixtures – put in insulated pot lights. But definitely spend more to get some nice finishes; a good laminate instead of a carpet, put in a dishwasher – tenants LOVE a dishwasher! Also, new cabinets – prefab stuff from Home Depot, even – and if you can, enlarge the windows [in a basement]. That's one we do all the time.
Here's a summary of Scott's Home Show presentation:
7 reasons why an income suite may work for you
- It helps with the mortgage payments
- You can pay off your mortgage in half the time by applying all the rent to the mortgage
- It increases the value of your home (The return on investment (ROI) is higher than any other home reno project)
- Provides someone to share the utility costs and property maintenance
- It can supplement an income during maternity leave or during a time of unemployment
- There are plenty of tax incentives and government grants to help pay for the renovations
- You want to make more money!
What to look for when you want to buy an income property: A quick checklist of valuable features for identifying a potential income property
- An existing rental unit in the home
- Separate entrances to separate levels of the home
- Ceiling heights of 7ft or more
- Close to shopping and public transportation
- Local rental rates
- Enough space for living/kitchen/bathroom/bedrooms/laundry/storage.
- Parking for you and the tenant


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My friend Paul Hodges was here in the office on Friday and showed me a shocking slide from a presentation which a well-known chemicals consultancy had given at an industry briefing in June 2008, showing peak oil continuing for years to come and hence high chemical plant operating rates and high profitability. As we all now know, it was as wrong as wrong could be. And if it wasn't so tragic, it would be laughable.
I thought again of this when I came across this joke in Daniel Finkelstein's column in Saturday's Times. It's a statistician joke, but it serves just as well as a forecasting joke …
Two statisticians are out hunting, taking aim at a deer. The first statistician shoots: it's a good shot, but he misses by 5ft to the left. Cursing his luck he fires again, missing this time by 5ft to the right. Suddenly the second statistician starts jumping up and down, shouting, "We hit it! We hit it!"
Click here for a link to "A Checklist for Survival", an ICIS training webinar with Paul Hodges on Thursday 14 May at 14:00 GMT on: "Who saw this recession coming and how will chemical companies survive it?"


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text: Visited my aunt and uncle who live in RB and wanted to check out a new place besides the usual (boring, I might add) places they have typically taken me to in the past....was a little skeptical at first since this restaurant was hard to find in the middle of a rather large suburban strip mall (think it is referred to as 4S by the locals), but, overall was pleasantly surprised. My aunt and uncle split a salad which they both enjoyed and we were served warm bread that was accompanied with a slightly spicy marinara dipping sauce that was delicious. I ordered the veal parmigianna which was very tastey and accompanied with mashed potatoes and green beans. They both had a halibut that was a good size and accompanied with house vegetables. The house chianti was not bad and for the quality/flavor/quantity, etc. I would come back here again. I'm not going to drive out of my way from downtown or tell you it was the best Italian i have ever had nor put it on par with Baci, but it was better than the typical Italian fare I find in the Gaslamp or Little Italy and more reasonably priced. They even have specials throughout the week, including Sundays where for $ 17.95 you get a salad, glass of house wine, and a choice from 4 entrees...overall, a pleasant surprise and overall positive dining experiene in the Rancho Bernardo area.


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When Dr. Daniel Lattanzi went to Port au Prince, Haiti, in late May, he was met with more than 2,000 cases of the chikungunya virus.
"And the numbers are rising," said Lattanzi, an obstretrician and gynecologist at UMPC-Pittsburgh hospital.
Chikungunya is unique, because unlike other vector-borne epidemics, the virus can be transmitted from mosquitoes to humans, or from humans to uninfected mosquitoes, but not between humans. There is no vaccine to prevent the illness.
After launching health rehabilitation centers in Haiti and a residency program in Guyana, Lattanzi, of Peters Township, is all too familiar with victims of the aching joints, fever and rash associated with the mosquito-borne virus, which can last between seven to 10 days.
On his last trip to Guyana in early June and on all his visits, Lattanzi exercised the necessary precautions when volunteering his medical services – applying chemical repellents such as DEET to his skin and Picaridian to his long sleeves and pants.
A number of U.S. states already treated patients, all of whom had traveled to the Caribbean.
The Centers for Disease Control issued a travel watch for those heading to Caribbean countries.
William B. Klimstra, a professor in the department of microbiology and molecular genes at University of Pittsburgh, has been researching a vaccine for the chikungunya virus since the 1990s. Klimstra said the study examines the virus's effect on the immune system "to turn up the features that are good and turn down bad features."
A vaccine would ease the mind of Caribbean voyagers, because the two mosquito species – Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus – that carry the virus are active throughout the day, rather than on a purely nocturnal schedule.
Isolated in Africa during the early 1950s, chikungunya is an African term which means "bends up."
It references the joint pain that accompanies the virus and can linger for years afterward.
The disease spread to Asia during the 1960s and 1970s. European vacationers began carrying the virus home to southern Europe.
The virus mutated somewhere en route and plagued the region.
"The virus has become epidemic in southern Europe, which is what we are scared of happening in the U.S.," Klimstra said, adding many fail to realize the danger is in the mutant form of the virus rather than the non-mutated virus concentrated in the Caribbean.
"(The viruses) are species specific," Klimstra explained.
The Aedes aegypti, found in the Caribbean, can only thrive in southwestern climates of the United States – especially Florida – while the Aedes albopictus, found in Asia, can withstand harsher temperatures and can bring a mutated, more dangerous version of the infection to areas like Pennsylvania.
"There is a potential for it to come to Pittsburgh," Lattanzi said.
However, Klimstra forecasts the virus petering out upon reaching the state, as happened with the spread of the dengue virus in 2009.
The vector-spread virus infected 50 million people but ground to a halt in the United States because of precautionary measures.
Joseph Conlon, technical adviser for the American Mosquito and Control Association, said the disease is likely to spread beyond international travelers returning to this country.
"The question is how far it would spread once it got here," Conlon said. The next course of action, Conlon said, would be integrating mosquito management techniques.
But Klimstra said a full-scale epidemic is doubtful.
"It's unlikely that it is going to overrun the country," he said.
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J.K. Rowling to develop Harry Potter-inspired film series
Harry Potter fans, raise your glasses of Butterbeer in celebration! J.K. Rowling is teaming up with Warner Brothers to develop a Harry Potter-inspired film series.
The series is not a prequel nor a sequel but an original series based on Hogwarts' textbook "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." The series will take place in New York, 70 years before Harry's adventures in the wizarding world.
This will mark Rowling's first time as a screenwriter.
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CorelDraw gives poor TIFF with EPS
I am aware that this is not a typical Linux problem, but anyway, maybe someone knows a cure...
I am using CorelDraw 8 to make figures and diagrams, which are afterwards converted into EPS for putting them into documents with LaTex. However, whenever I build my documents and convert them into PDF files, the low resolution TIFF previews (max. 300dpi) are embedded in the PDF and look very poor. When documents are printed out the figures look excellent, as expected from EPS, but the electronic versions of the documents (PDFs) where those TIFFs are embedded are very hard to read.
Is there any way of increassing the resolution of the TIFF previews?
Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question, but maybe this helps.
Usually I am not in favor of switching application or platform to solve a simple problem. The cost is high, and you replace some known bugs with a number of unknown bugs.
But since you are a Linux user already, you might consider to do everything on the Linux platform. Inkscape is a powerful and worthy replacement for CorelDraw. It is a bit unusual at the start, but the learning curve is not steep.
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|No bats but plenty of lizards. Yea, that's a thin flake!
By dnaiscool
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This is the vastly easier and not-a-classic analog to Wheat Thin in The Valley. I rather enjoyed this route, but the approach is a bit sketchy if you are unroped. I'd recommend doing the 5.7 approach crack that leads up into the bowl directly.
Pro: Base of flake Belay= #7Hex, 1.5 Friend
Lead = #1 & #1.5 Friend for the "thick" parts of the flake, then one each
#1,2,3 Camalots for the leaning crack, draws for the 2 bolts
(Note: There was only one bolt here in '91)
Top Belay = bolted
The rap is 165' to the ground, so bring a second rope to do just that and you'll avoid the sketchy, slippery, sloping bowl experience.
Climber's left of this route are two bolted face routes that I climbed, thinking they were both rather cool. While you are up there, take the little traverse to the left and you can TR these at 5.11 something each. The left one (Sublunary Flight. .11a..?) is easier than the right (Kiss of the Spider Woman.. 11b/c..?)
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Aug 29, 2015
Where's the fun in knowing all the details of the route before getting on it?
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"As there are just two smartphone makers that are doing really well, chipmakers supplying them have grown in tandem. So we plan to bolster our relationship with those key customers," said Woo.
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Samsung has already made a bit of headway in its latest decision. It has been supplying Exynos quad-core chips to Chinese smartphone company Meizu and also to Lenovo's K860 LePhone.
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9/11 Remembered in Song– 911 Times!
He started on Saturday. He should be done by early morning on September 11th. In recognition of the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Find out where this gentleman is singing 'God Bless The USA' 911 times.
I saw this story today and thought since I'm filling in for Charley Barnes, that HE would probably be all over this, so I should post it for him! In Washington City Utah, Alan Foote is singing. About 19 times an hour- Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless The USA'; by the time he's done, he'll have sung it 911 times.
From The Spectrum:
"There have been things in my life that I haven't followed through on … but this is really an important thing to follow through on, for me," Foote said Thursday. "I would love for the community to stop whatever they're doing at 6:40 on Tuesday and sing with me that 911th time."
Foote said he is not doing the performance in an attempt to set a record. The idea grew out of news reports about a New York school program where "God Bless the USA" was removed from the ceremony's song list because the principal feared it might offend some people."All of a sudden, I just got angry and I committed to doing this," he said.
Wow. I think this is great. I say let's ALL stop what we're doing on Tuesday 9/11- and sing.


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Two well-known bars in Albany have closed their doors as of Monday.
John Luttrell, owner of both The Crowbar and One Trick Pony talked with Fox 31 News Monday morning.
According to Luttrell, the two businesses just weren't making enough money to stay open.
Luttrell made the decision Friday to close the two businesses down and is in the process of moving out.
He says his first priority is to find all his hard-working employees new jobs.
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I don't know where that waitress came from but I like her being brought onto the scene. All that deep information coming from such an unlikely person. Many of these shows feature such imaganitive writing with very creative elements added to make the stories more interesting.
Interesting, but it would have better if she had answered the question about the conversion factor and then fallen in love. This is a more than twice-told tale. I guess they are always so pressed for time that they can only partially tell a story - such is life.
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Neighborhood's Haunted Hike takes place Saturday
The Euclid/St. Paul's neighborhood's annual 1-mile Haunted Hike is Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for kids over 2. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Walking tours will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will run until 8:30 p.m. Come hear spooky tales about alligators around town, being lost at sea, and the adventures of Cannibal Dan. Proceeds from the hike and bake sale will benefit Habitat for Humanity and neighborhood improvements.
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Euclid/St. Paul's Neighborhood is between Ninth Street and 22nd Avenue and 16th and MLK Streets N. Walking tours leave from the corner of 13th Avenue N and 13th Street N.
Information: www.espna.org
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Free storytelling workshop for parents
A free storytelling workshop for parents taught by Ron Anderson, Ph.D., is scheduled for Oct. 23 at the Title I Center. The workshop will educate parents on how storytelling approaches can be used to help children develop social and emotional skills through imagination. The workshop is free, but registration is required. The registration deadline is today.
Where: Title I Center, 2499 25th St. S
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23
Information: Call Laura Mead, 588-6406, to register.
Give a plant, get a plant at Saturday's swap
The Old Southeast Neighborhood Association will host a gardening event/plant swap Saturday in the parking lot of the Chattaway Restaurant. Residents are encouraged to attend and visit with neighbors and recycle/exchange plants, garden books, tools, supplies and expertise.
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday
Where: Chattaway Restaurant southwest parking area, 358 22nd Ave. S
Association to meet with police officer
The Meadowlawn Neighborhood Association will meet Thursday. The agenda includes a meeting with the community police officer. The group is also continuing to collect school supplies for Lynch Elementary.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Hope Lutheran Church
Family picnic planned at Ford De Soto Park
The Broadwater Civic Association will host its ninth annual neighborhood family picnic Sunday. Residents should RSVP by today by calling 865-2226 or 864-4188.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: East pavilion, Fort De Soto Park
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On agenda: talks about traffic, July 4th parade
The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association will meet Monday. The agenda includes an open forum discussion with the HONNA board, covering issues from traffic to the Fourth of July parade.
When: 7 p.m. Monday
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 126 11th Ave. NE
Community discussions to plan future of Pier
The city of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County have earmarked $50-million for the renovation and redevelopment of the Pier, which is anticipated to begin in 2012. Input from the public is gathered through community sessions. The sessions will be facilitated by the staff at the Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College. The first public meeting has been held; remaining dates and times are 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N. To RSVP, call 893-7100 or send an e-mail to email@example.com. For more information, visit www.stpete.org.
Meeting with property appraiser candidates
The Greater Pinellas Point Civic Association will meet Tuesuesday. Residents of Greater Pinellas Point are welcome. Guests include Pam Dubov and Ben Friedlander, candidates for Pinellas County property appraiser.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Social Hall at Blessed Trinity Church, 1600 54th Ave. S
Pets — and people — invited to park
The Azalea and Jungle Terrace Neighborhood associations will co-host Pets in the Park at Walter Fuller Park Oct. 25. The event is free, and leashed pets are welcome.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25.
Where: Walter Fuller Park 80th St. N. & 30th Ave. N (next to the dog park)
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Artists, musicians needed for holiday walk
The Crescent Lake Neighborhood Association is seeking volunteers to provide entertainment for its annual Holiday Luminaria Walk Dec. 7. The annual event features a walk around the 0.9 mile luminaria-lined lake, and will feature artists, musicians, dancers and singers. Individual and/or group entertainers are requested to volunteer for one or two hours. Crescent Lake Park is at 22nd Avenue N between Fifth and Seventh streets. Anyone interested should contact Michelle Crosby, 823-8014 or email@example.com.
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The DNA of the COO
Managing change, shaping strategy
In the same way that CEOs and business founders require entrepreneurial skills to devise new business ideas and create a culture of product and service innovation, the COO must also be "intrapreneurial."
Besides taking the responsibility of the diverse day-to-day operational demands, COOs in many companies handle larger business transformation initiatives and have become a driver of strategy.
A mastery of change management is therefore a core part of the role for many, and often even how the position was secured in the first place. The willingness to embrace change requires COOs to be comfortable making decisions.
Extent to which COOs are measured on the following criteria:
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The new "go-to" person for transformational initiatives
Half of COOs polled are closely engaged in discussing the role that operations can play in business transformation, and 57% see this as a key part of creating value for the organization. Taking responsibility for such initiatives is a key part of how the COO can make the shift from a wholly operational perspective to a more strategic one.
The need for business transformation can also be a driver for appointing a COO in the first place. Earlier in 2012, Nokia Siemens Networks created a new COO role, specifically to take responsibility for the "transformation of the company's mode of operations and business performance management," as the firm described it.
In such a position, the COO controls the allocation and prioritization of corporate resources and assets to achieve the strategic goals. Once a decision has been made, he or she must ensure that the right resources are in the right places.
There is also a strong link between this aspect of the role and people development. COOs must, therefore, be deeply involved in talent management.
Joining the strategic inner circle
COOs may need not only to master operational excellence, but to become a driver of strategy as well. This switch in focus also highlights a dichotomy in the role of today's COOs.
On the one hand, they must focus their attention on the here and now. This demands a deep involvement across the company's operations to ensure that they are performing at the optimal level.
On the other hand, they must find the space to shape longer-term strategy, because they are best placed to assess the company's readiness.
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Last year we asked you to help protect Montana's premier National Wildlife Refuge, and many of you did just that — calling on the Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize its 15-year Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and expand proposed wilderness.
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1923 - 1964 Irish Writer, Poet and Story Teller
was born in Russell Street in Dublin, which is close to Mountjoy Square and not far from the Royal Canal. His father was a house painter and his whole extended family had a keen interest in intellectual, political and artistic matters. Brendan left school at 13 to take up his father's profession. He became involved with the Republican movement almost immediately and by the time he was 16 he was a member of the IRA. However, he seems to have had some problems with the disciplinary structures of the IRA and he was also a freelance activist. He was captured in possession of explosives while apparently attempting to blow up Liverpool Docks. He was sentenced to three years in Borstal, an English detention centre for juvenile offenders.
This was to be the fist of many custodial sentences. In 1942 he was arrested for the attempted murder of two detectives. He was jailed in Mountjoy and the Curragh and this proved to be a very formative period in his life. By the time he was released under a general amnesty in 1946 he had lost his enthusiasm for the armed struggle, learnt fluent Irish and decided to devote his life to literature. He was only 23 when this change took place.
On his release he spent a lot of time in the Gaeltacht areas of Kerry and Connemara and a period living the artistic life in Paris in the early 1950s. After that he returned to the boozy, pub centred literary life of Dublin in the fifties. His breakthrough came in 1954 with the staging of 'The Quare Fellow', his play about prison life. When the play opened in London he promoted it with a notorious drunken interview on BBC television and several other publicity stunts.
In 1957 his play 'An Giall' opened in Dublin's Damer Theatre and was soon translated and transferred to the West End as 'The Hostage'. Behan's London theatre productions were heavily influenced by the producer Joan Littlewood. In 1958 he produced an autobiographical novel called 'Borstal Boy'.
Behan is said to have described himself as 'a drinker with a writing problem' and alcohol now began to dominate his life and work. His drinking habits had changed with his new found fame and fortune and he was now partial to a cocktail of champagne and sherry. As he was a diabetic, this was a lethal combination. In 1964 he collapsed in a bar and was taken to hospital, where he subsequently died.
Dick speaks to Ulick O'Connor in episode one of the series, 'The Auld Triangle'. Ulick recounts humorous anecdotes and stories from Behans colourful life. Dick also visits Mount Joy Prison where his famous song, 'The Auld Triangle', was conceived.


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Fruits and vegetables are not separated -- it seems to allow someone to eat all fruit, and no vegetables.
Meats receive less emphasis than dairy products, with legumes grouped with meats.
Conclusion: there seems to be a broad, general agreement, but expert opinions differ. Indeed, standards are still evolving.
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This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: RECTORY
List entry Number: 1367597
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Broccoli-Mushroom Bubble Bake Recipe
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli with cheese sauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender.
- 2. Cut each biscuit into eight pieces; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with mushroom mixture.
- 3. Cook broccoli with cheese sauce according to package directions. Spoon over mushroom mixture.
- 4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and seasonings; pour over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 piece: 233 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
Reviews for Broccoli-Mushroom Bubble Bake
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"I added thinly sliced deli ham and used baby spinach I needed to use up instead of the broccoli. Delicious!"
"My husband makes breakfast Saturday mornings and I requested this and it was so good and just enough for the two of us. Next time he says he will add some sausage to the mix"
"This is such a fun thing to have happen. Every year I buy a subscription to Taste of Home or Simple and Delicious for a few friends. I just love it when they send me an e-mail all excited about a new recipe they have found and loved. And boy did I agree with my BFF that this broccoli dish was great. I had to use a mixture (half of each) of the colby cheese with shredded swiss to cut down on the sodium for my family but it was still great."