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Leona, the Radiant Dawn is a champion entirely based on the theme of a protector. Her skins are not an exception so whether she dresses more avian or spiky Leona is ready to defend while sporting some good looks. If you need some guidance as to which of Leona's skin to purchase, lean on this review.
|Leona dressed as a Valkyrie from the poems of the Poetic Edda.
|New model for Leona, her sword and shield.
|No new particles.
|No new animations.
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|The art offers a fresh and nice representation of Leona. The lighter colours, her pose and the rich bucolic background make the piece feel vivid and relaxed. Details abound like the dents on the shield or the reflections on the armour and sword. Without doubt one of the finest pieces of splash art available.
|Leona dressed as a Valkyrie is a good concept that is well executed. Even if her body armour is lighter than usual her model is elaborate and original: every aspect of her is different from Classic Leona. Each piece of armour contributes to the whole feel and provides an alternative novel look at the armour-heavy Leona. At this price point it's unusual to find such a nice and thorough model for a champion. If you like Leona you should consider getting Valkyrie Leona.
|Leona wears heavy battle-worn armour.
|New model for Leona, her sword and shield.
|No new particles.
|No new animations.
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|The art shows Leona defiantly standing in front of a battle-torn landscape. Leona's armour evokes the same feeling, dented and scratched but standing. While the background appears a bit simple the amount of detail on Leona and her dramatic stance are able to evoke the urgency of the situation. When a piece is able to capture a moment and transmit it's feel it means that it's something special.
|Defender Leona is a very well done skin that shows Leona as the vanguard of a staunch defence. Dents and cracks cover the whole armour, though the armour inexplicably doesn't cover Leona's right arm, and not even the sword and shield are spared of battle marks. The consistency of the model, reliance on darker tones and aggressive spikes convey a dedication to protecting that perfectly fits Leona. Moreover, it helps it stand apart from the other, brighter, skins. Few skins carry out a concept this well and for that Defender Leona is recommended.
|Leona dresses in avian-themed armour as a member of the Iron Solari.
|New model for Leona, her sword and shield.
|New particles for Eclipse, Zenith Blade and Solar Flare.
|No new animations.
|No new sounds.
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|Leona is a protector and the art perfectly reflects that as she is shown before the quarters of the Iron Solari. The sun shining on her remind of her commitment to the Sun while it highlights the intricacies of her armour. The background compliments the piece and spreads the avian theme all over the piece. A great work with a consistent and original theme.
|Iron Solari Leona could be considered the best skin that Leona has available. While the source material wasn't serious the dedication provided to this model definitely was. The avian theme permeates the whole model; feather-based sword, feathered armour and bird-emblem shield. Moreover, her abilities are changed to contribute to the Iron Solari theme. Unless the idea of the Iron Solari parrot-faction doesn't convince you, you shouldn't miss Iron Solari Leona.
|Leona dressed for the beach with sunflower adornments.
|New model for Leona, her sword and shield.
|New Zenith Blade particles.
|New recall animation.
|New auto-attack sounds.
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|The beach, a mermaid and Ezreal in a bad mood while Lux and Taric run, is the setting. Leona looks good but the background seems more interesting than her simple pose. At least her portrayal is quite nice as she seems to have all the necessary tools to enjoy a comfortable stay under the sun. The shading is also quite detailed and nice even if a tad too saturated. All in all, it's good splash art that does a good job at alluringly presenting Leona. Although, the background steals the show more than it should.
|Pool Party Leona is essentially the Radiant Dawn as a beachgoer. The clothes display Leona as an attractive lady without leaving her half-naked. Besides, the impractical parasol and board suffice as weapons for battle. The new sounds are good at complementing the change as well as the new particles. The recall is particularly appealing as a welcome finishing touch. On the whole, Pool Party Leona is a lovely skin that could've toyed more with her solar thematic. It's certainly a good choice for Leona's fans but it doesn't do enough to really stand out.
|Leona as a hi-tech defender.
|New model for Leona, her sword and shield plus new glow for her sword and shield.
|New particles for her abilities, auto-attack and death.
|New recall animation.
|New sounds for her abilities, auto-attack and recall. Processed voice-over and two new movement quotes.
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|Not much is clear in the background but the sense of a futuristic city abundant in neon and electronics manages to sip through the small cracks we are allowed to peek through. For some reason the floor appears quite diffuse but it doesn't convince as dust due to the rain. The centre of the piece is certainly Leona crushing androids left and right.
Leona's portrayal is eye-catching due to her stance and the combat context. It does seem more realistic in the surrounding parts and cartoonier in the centre; which is puzzling. Her face appears almost photorealistic as well as her left arm, and the androids, while her right arm and legs are almost there. However, in comparison, the helmet but especially her body seem flat and devoid of the depth that the other areas have; the same applies to the light sources. In spite of this issue the depiction is quite detailed and the running water over the armour helps alleviate some of the problems. Both shield and sword attacks are magnificently made as they eloquently attract the eye while stating the cybernetic theme.
All in all, it's an uneven piece that suffers from the exact inverse problem as most other splash arts. Whereas most pieces are only clear in the central area this one seems flatter just there. Regardless, it something subtle so the portrayal is great, which added to the context and setting, make for an incredible splash art that can be considered among League of Legends' best.
|At first sight, PROJECT: Leona looks more like a heavily armoured warrior than a cyborg. That suits her well as she's known for her preference for good protection; at her service and others. In that regard, the new model preserves her core while communicating the cybernetic theme effectively. In particular, the transparent blade and shield wings are a great touch to make the theme clear and also visually appealing. The added glow is icing on a fine cake.
The particles have a fitting technological feel and so do the sounds. In both areas they are too strictly limited by the theme and so they can feel too similar to the usual. The digital waves provide a unifying design but also lack variety. Nevertheless, they are attractive and do their job. The enlarged shield when activating Eclipse isn't as noticeable as in other skins but the aura of protection seems more satisfying with its animation. The teleport employed by Zenith Blade is a great choice so that Leona appears mighty yet surprisingly nimble; which is to be expected thanks to the artificial enhancements. The new recall conforms to the expected flamboyance without being an exaggeration. The modified particles added to her death keep everything consistent and further stress the digital angle of the concept; like the processed voice-over.
All things considered, PROJECT: Leona is a good skin but one that doesn't go far beyond the usual additions. The new death particles are the only addition the skin has beyond the norm but as it's necessary to keep cohesion it doesn't really feel like a true extra. Fans of technology and Leona will find PROJECT a nice skin but one to get on sale.
Leona has a wonderful collection of skins, all different and inspiring. From the serenity of Valkyrie Leona to the stern dedication of Defender Leona, without ignoring the parrot-esque Iron Solari Leona or the beach-inspired Pool Party Leona, none of her skins disappoint.
Regardless, when the time comes to make purchases Iron Solari Leona stands above thanks to its new particles. Both Defender and Valkyrie Leona are also good, though a bit more modest, so you can choose based on concept or price. Pool Party Leona is also a fine option for something less serious despite not making the most of its concept.
At the highest price comes PROJECT: Leona with attractive digital visuals and sounds. The theme is clear and fittingly adapted for the Radiant Dawn but there's nothing beyond the expected additions. It remains a fine skin but one that needs to offer more to really excel.
No matter what you buy, it's difficult to go wrong with any of Leona's skins. Some are certainly more attractive than others yet all skins offer something unique and interesting.
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Isn't the particles on Iron Solari Leona's Eclipse the same?
Nice review of all the current skin. though cheaper with little to no changes, I decided to buy Valkyrie Leona. Iron Solari doesn't seem toattract me more than Valkyrie.
In the Iron Solare skin, there is an animation on her shield, the wings opens when she uses her w.
fun fact, you can see leonas underwear when she goes into a bush in the valkyrie leona skin
Yas, Project Leona is out, to be fair, I do think that the overall theme is consistent, even though basic, but what are your thoughts is it worth the price?
Project Leona also has 2 new lines "Pen or sword – the shield is mightiest." and "The day is upon us."
Eh, I personally feel that PROJECT Leona is worth 2 Stars, just think the w and ult are beyond lackluster but good reviews nonetheless.


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Everything was exactly as in the description and the pictures show what you get.
I loved the view from the balcony.
And it is only a few minutes by foot to the city center.
I can recommend it and next time I travel to Den Haag, I would like to stay here again.
We were looking for a room at good location and lovely to live. We found a perfect match. Everything from the booking to leaving the apartment went better than we could ever imagine. We felt very welcome from the beginning.
Judith's place was only 5-10min to the city and the Hague Centraal railwaystation. Also many parks and The Hague Forest were right next to you. Apartment was nice, cozy and fully equipped. Shower and toilet were renovated and clean. Top (4th) floor with a little balcony has a nice view. If you want, you can wash your clothes downstairs.
All and all our stay was perfect and we can recommend it.
We were very satisfied with the apartment and had a very pleasant time there. For the following reasons
The description was clear and honest
b) Everything worked well, as it should, the bed was clean and comfortable, the shower was great, the kitchen was small but adequate.
c) The flat was on the fourth floor but there was a lift across the hallway.
d) A helpful list of house rules and information was available on the table
e) Excellent location for us, very near the centre and train station, with a bus stop directly outside, although we walked most of the time. As you leave the building and turn right and take the first right there were several kinds food of shops and restaurants round the corner.
f) The hosts were very helpful and made us feel at home and were easily available for any enquiries.
We highly recommend this apartment.
"Very nice apartment, clean and complete. Kitchen and bath room basics are available. Everything you need is at hand. Shops, food stores, public transport. Near the city centre and in a very short time you're at the beach. Judith is a very friendly host who is very helpful with any information and advise you might need. Quiet apartment building and lovely view."
Eine tolle Unterkunft über den Dächern von Den Haag mitten in der City, aber in einer ruhigen Seitenstraße. Linksrum zu Fuß fünf Minuten zum Bahnhof oder zum historischen oder Geschäftszentrum, nächste Straße rechts Brasserie, Fischladen, Thai-Restaurant, kleiner Supermarkt, zwei Blocks weiter "Kaashandel Jan de Bruijn" mit Käse aller Art tollen Brötchen, Kiosk mit internationalen Zeitungen, Laden mit frischem Obst und Gemüse, Weinladen, Friseur und und und und. Ein wunderschönes kleines Quartier.
Haltestelle der Tram drei Minutenzu Fuß, damit in zehn Minuten in Scheveningen am Strand. Kilometerweit und viel Platz, kindgerecht wegen flachem Wasser. Tram fährt in der anderen Richtung bis Delft etc., wo sich das historische Holland kennenlernen lässt.
Die Wohnung selbst hat alles, was man braucht: Küche mit Zwei-Platten-Herd, Kühlschrank, Töpfen und Pfannen (aber wird in einer so kulinarisch vielfältigen Stadt viel zu Hause essen?). Ruhiges Wohn- Schlafzimmer mit TV, Ess-Ecke, alles neu und sauber. Sehr netter und unkomplizierter Kontakt zu Judith.
Für diesen Preis ein absoluter Renner. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
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The Masque of the Red Death
by Edgar Allan Poe
Analysis: What's Up With the Ending?
"And Darkness and Decay and the Red Death held illimitable dominion over all" (14). That's quite a last line, isn't it? The take-home message is "death conquers all." At the beginning of the story, the Red Death was all over Prospero's kingdom, but Prospero himself fled and created a place that was supposedly safe from death. Life, especially of the drunken and debauched variety, could continue there without fear. Prospero's holdout was life's last holdout. By the story's end, death has penetrated Prospero's holdout and completely destroyed it, and now holds "illimitable dominion." In other words, death's rule has no boundaries. It has conquered all.
You can easily see the ending as warning against foolishness. It does drive home how foolish Prospero and his pals were to think they could escape from death. Death is inevitable; their attempt was bound to fail from the beginning. Perhaps they even got what they deserved for that nasty trick Prospero pulled of abandoning his people when they needed him most. On another level, if you see Prospero as an artistic genius figure, the ending might send the message that all the artist's attempts to create a perfect, controlled "artificial" world of art are doomed by human mortality, just like the artist himself is.
In addition to what we say above about the message of the ending, it's also useful to remember that Poe's main goal in writing was to create an effect in the reader in the form of an intense emotion or experience. He often chose the themes of his works not for their own sake, but because he thought they were best suited to creating the effect he desired. (source). And if Poe's aim in this story was to unnerve his readers and fill us with dread, what better way to end than with "Darkness and Decay" and Death conquering all?


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It predates and near-enough renders 'First Blood' worthless guff. And I [used to] love 'First Blood'.
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Posted on 08/13/2006 5:23:36 AM PDT by darthxenu
'Target USA' Monday, all day All day Monday, CNN will show you where America is most vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
I'm back to my old feeling that there is a large segment of the population that does not take terrorism seriously and nothing short of foreign troops invading US soil will change that. Then again, there may be a number who would great the aggressors with open arms.
"Caliph News Network" CNN
Mishandling Iraq. . .mishandling WOT here at home (American's 'fed up' ad nauseum). . .all they talk about; and so far, have not heard the Repubs 'wax eloquent'in response to these self-serving, political, fish-spined piranhas.
Hearing is eventually. . .believing. . .
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They'll be laughing and saying:....You missed a couple....The NY Times and John Kerry with his "terrorism is exaggerated".
They'll be laughing and saying:....You missed a couple....The NY Times and John Kerry with his "terrorism is exaggerated".
Not 'we'; but 'they'. . .
. . .the friend of my enemy...IS my enemy.
CNN as world-wide mouth-piece for the Left; reminds us again. . .they are not 'with America' but against. . .
The MSM has already provided the information for making liquid bombs, i.e. hyrdogen peroxide and nail polish, and if you are in any doubt, they mention that all you have to do is to google the subject. Even Dumb and Dumber would be able to figure it out. In WWII we had a media that cared about the survival of this country. In this war, we have a media that seems to be suicidal.
CNN as the "Castro News Network"; Fidel Castro is known as a fan of al-Qaeda.
Isn't this considered TREASON?
In law, treason is the crime of disloyalty to one's nation or state
I think CNN is actually an organization of fellow travelers. Useful idiots know not what they do.
Or care . . . as long as they can blame Bush.
I disagree. While I haven't seen the cnn piece, and asume it will be anti-Bush, it puts terrorism front and center as we approach election time. There is no way this hepls the dems. This show won't tell the terrorists anything they don't already know.
Is CNN really so desperate for ratings that they feel it necessary to scare Americans into watching its programing? Or is the network going for international ratings by producing a "how-to" on destroying America?
CNN is trying to cut costs, so they tell the terrorists where to attack.
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Allan Ritchey Alan Ritchey did not pay all of the sign on bonus and monthly safety bonus. Valley View , Texas
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last December pulling Crude Oil for Plains All-American Pipeline.
Lured in by the promise of big bonuses of $5000.00 sign on and a $1000.00 per
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After working 2 weeks I could see that some of the leases that Plains
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pavement, in fact up to 12 miles on rough lease roads.
I talked with the Odessa terminal manager of Alan Ritchey and he said that he
would see what he could do. He came back with the offer from Valley View
Texas, of any lease that was over 30 min into would be paid at $23.00 dollars
per Hr plus the usual .45 per mile and .24 per bbl. Last week the terminal
manager resigned from being over worked trying to be manager and truck repair
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continued to be paid on what we agreed on I was told that I needed to stop
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Safety Bonus that I have even already earned; my next check should have had
over $2,000.00 in bonuses now $0. Driver's Beware of this company!
Alan Ritchey, Valley View Texas.
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In rebuttal to the former report. Bonuses are paid regularly. I am a driver for the comapny and work in the oilfield division and have been now for over a year.Not once have I missed a bonus including every bit of my $5000 Sign on bonus and over $4000 in safety bonuses not to mention the over $90k I made haulimg crude. In fact, in the beginning at orientation it states in the handbook that you "have to be employed by the company at the time that the bonuses are paid out" The only reason a driver would not receive their bonus is that there was an issue (example: oil spill, frequent inaccurate tickests/paperwork, or they quit or wrecked a truck). Other then that everyone I've worked with present and past have recieved every cent of their bonus that AR promised. AR has kept every promise committed to me. Sure we have growing pains as do all oilfield companies. We are a performance driven industry and our pay reflect our performance weather its good or not.
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Located in the heart of Laurel, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Daphne Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. Laundrums Homestead is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away.
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An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and free newspapers are onsite.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Laurel2008 Jefferson Street Laurel MS 39440
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Laurel provides a sauna and a fitness center. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This Laurel hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Total number of rooms - 81
- Number of floors - 3
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Free self parking
- Sauna
- Indoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Free newspaper
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Bathtub only
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Desk
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Nearby Activities
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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/// Samsung's Super Bowl Ad Leaves Apple Alone
February 3, 2013 | All Things Digital
Samsung used to spend a lot of money making fun of the iPhone and its fans – just like Apple used to do with Microsoft. And people really liked those ads . But now the guy who pushed that campaign has gone over to Google . And Samsung's new spot doesn't even bother to tease the competition. Here's the company's Apple-less Super Bowl spot (remember, you no longer have to wait to see the game if you want to watch the ads ): Peter Kafka Patented Snap Judgement Review: Bob Odenkirk, Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd are all awesome.
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Dramatic Studio: Advanced Playwriting Techniques
Who: Timothy Daly
When: 8 x Saturday afternoons: 27 August; 3, 10, 17, 24 September; 8, 15, 22 October, 1:30-4:30pm
Cost: Full price: $880; Member: $615; Conc Member: $530
Level: All
These eight intensive sessions are designed to teach you the techniques for writing full-length plays and selling them to the national and international theatre markets.
Each week you will receive comprehensive notes and information, based on Timothy Daly's knowledge and extensive experience of the Australian and overseas theatre scene. In the second half of each session you will workshop your own writing. A specific 'selling strategy' will be designed for each participant and their play. .....
Introduction to Copywriting - Cancelled
Who: Roseanna Donovan
When: Saturday 27 August, 10am-4pm
Cost: Full Price: $180; Member: $125; Conc Member: $110
Level: All
Multi-award winning creative director, copywriter and author, Roseanna Donovan, introduces would-be advertising copywriters to a world where art meets commerce, sometimes head-on.
The commercial imperatives of advertising require a different psychological and intellectual mind set to that of other forms of creative writing. You need to be able to write within time, budget and media constraints, to understand the inputs and requirements of others with whom your work must be integrated, and to stream an often bewildering amount of complex information into succinct, persuasive, informative and entertaining messages. .....
Writing Place in Fiction and Non-fiction
Who: Vanessa Berry
When: Saturday 3 September, 10am-4pm
Cost: Full Price: $180; Member: $125; Conc Member: $110
Level: All
Places are full of stories, and every story has its place. Whether place is setting or subject, the skilful writing of place enriches your stories and connection with your readers. Landscape or cityscape, familiar or faraway, this workshop will build your ability to capture the essence of places so they come to life on the page.
Discover forms of place-based writing including psychogeography and nature writing, and how you can bring elements of these styles into fiction and non-fiction. You will learn a set of experiments and exercises that engage you with place, key research skills for deepening your knowledge and understanding of places and how to use your research to enhance character and narrative. .....
Write a Short Film Like a Film Maker
Who: Pamela Woods
When: Saturday 3 September, 10am-4pm
Cost: Full Price: $180; Member: $125; Conc Member: $110
Level: Emerging writers/established writers who have commenced or plan to write a screenplay
You are comfortable writing short stories and have even tackled a novel. But how about a film script? Maybe you have been asked to translate your story to script? Making the transition from depicting internal worlds to an externalised expression
A Leaf that Tells a Tree: Writing Poetry - limited places left!
Only two spots remaining – call the Centre on (02) 9555 9757 to enrol.
With: Mark Tredinnick
When: 6 x Monday evenings: 5, 12, 19, 26 September; 10, 17 October, 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: Full Price: $600; Member: $420; Conc Member: $360
Level: All
Poems—such small things, like birds and bombs and epiphanies—are a lot bigger than they seem; they go off! They make more noise (not to mention mess and beauty and love and other kinds of useful damage) and they travel farther than seems possible. A poem, if it's any good, is much longer and wilder on the inside than the out. .....
The Essentials of Editing
Who: Tony Spencer-Smith
When: Saturday 10 September, 10am-4pm
Cost: Full Price: $180; Member: $125; Conc Member: $110
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Editing and proofreading are a vital part of the writing journey. A first draft is only the start of a process that turns raw copy into polished gems ready for the reader. This course, for people who need to edit their own or others' work in the workplace or privately, will show you how to carry out
The Business of Being a Writer
Who: David Henley with Benython Oldfield, Monica Davidson, Debbie McInnes and David Hunt
When: Saturday 10 September, 10am-5pm
Cost: Full Price: $180; Member: $125; Conc Member: $110
Level: All
Should I self-publish? Should I pitch my work to publishers? How do I deal with the money side of things? If these are the questions you're asking yourself, then it's time you learnt more about the business of publishing.
For writers being traditionally published and need advice on how to manage their professional relationships, and understand their role in the publishing machine; and for writers on the self-publishing path who are just discovering the million and one things they need to know about. .....
Podcasting: Creating and Adapting Ideas for Audio
Who: Jesse Cox
When: Saturday 17 September, 10am-4pm
Cost: Full Price: $180; Member: $125; Conc Member: $110
Level: All
This workshop will zoom out to look at the national and international podcasting landscape, then hone in to focus on the steps required to create a successful new podcast. You will learn how to identify audio-friendly ideas, basic recording and editing techniques, and how to distribute a finished podcast. As well as practical tips, the workshop will focus on how to develop a strong narrative structure for audio and how to use sound and music in stories. While not required, if you have ideas for existing projects, you are encouraged to bring them to the course for workshopping. .....
Year of the Novel 2016 - Phase Three - limited places left!
Only two spots remaining – call the Centre on (02) 9555 9757 to enrol.
Who: Emily Maguire
When: 8 x Wednesday evenings: 21, 28, September; 5, 12, 19, 26 October; 2, 9 November, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Full Price: $880; Member: $615; Conc Member: $530
Level: Participants should have a first draft or most of a full draft completed.
We'll work on turning your novel draft into a brilliant manuscript. We'll cut the fat, plump up the too-lean bits, polish the language and ensure you have the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your novel into the world. .....
The Story Doctor - sold out!
This course is now sold out. Please email us your name and phone number and we will add you to the waiting list.
Who: Kate Forsyth
When: 2 x Sundays: 23, 30 October, 10am-4pm
Cost: Full Price: $350; Member: $250; Conc Member: $210
Level: Emerging/advanced: Only writers with completed manuscripts of 50,000 words or more may enrol (poetry and picture
Writing Memories
Who: Beth Yahp
When: 6 x Saturday mornings: 15, 22, 29 October; 5, 12, 19 November, 10am- 1pm
Cost: Full Price: $600; Member: $420; Conc Member: $360
Level: All
This interactive workshop focusses on ways to access, investigate and capture your memories and lived experience in words, images and stories for both memoir and fiction writers. We'll explore JM Coetzee's intriguing contention that 'all autobiography is storytelling; all writing is autobiography' in practical writing exercises and thoughtful discussion of literary texts as well as participants' own writing produced in class. The emphasis is on starting a writing practice and learning writing craft skills and techniques to sustain and inspire the telling of your life stories. .....


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Battlefield Hardline Screenshots Jump, Shoot & Wheelie Into Action
Written Thursday, August 21, 2014 By Lee BradleyView author's profile
Here's a bunch of new screenshots from Visceral's Battlefield Hardline, showing hostage situations, wheelies, Dukes of Hazzard-style jumps (and more)!
At Gamescom 2014 last week, EA released a demo from the single-player campaign, as well as look at one of the game's new multiplayer modes, Rescue. We'll have a fresh new preview of the game coming next week, so keep an eye on the site.
In the meantime, have a scroll through the new screens. Battlefield Hardline is out in 2015, following a delay designed to address "multiplayer innovation", "single player story depth" and "stability". More on that through here.


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Back in the 1980s when I was trying to get my first Zoo job, I dreamed up a clever, surefire plan: I was going to offer to work for the Zoo for FREE! I was sure I'd blow them away with my unheard-of generosity and be hired on the spot. Guess what? I didn't realize that an organization like a zoo has hundreds of volunteers, and in fact couldn't exist without them. Here at Oakland Zoo these volunteers work in a wide variety of capacities. One of the larger of these groups are the docents. These are the folks you see roaming the zoo, answering questions and giving directions. But their most important function is to teach the public about animals and conservation. Whether they're leading a tour, staffing an interpretive station, or roaming about at large, the docents have a lot of ground to cover. And that goes double when it comes to the sheer amount of information they need to keep in their heads. Indeed, learning about each of the 145 animal species here at Oakland Zoo takes some doing.
This is where the Docent Training Class comes in. This annual fourteen week course wouldn't be possible without a team of dedicated teachers and guest speakers. The majority of these speakers are Oakland Zoo animal keepers, whose years of experience and passion for their work make them ideal for the job. Despite their busy schedules, they're always happy to take time out from their day to address the members of the docent class. They consider this time an investment, since docents make their jobs easier by working with the visiting public, ensuring understanding and respect for wildlife and the natural world.
The core curriculum of the class is taught by docents and instructors from the Zoo's Education Department, and provides a foundation with basics such as physiology, reproduction, adaptations and taxonomy. The zookeepers serve to augment this curriculum. They typically do a Powerpoint presentation that deals with the specific animals under their care: how old they are and where they're from; how many males and females in each exhibit, in addition to information about family trees, male-female pairings, and group behavioral dynamics. This biographical information "tells their story" and helps these prospective docents make a more personal connection with our animals, and by extension, helps the public do the same.
These guest speakers also bring a wealth of outside experience to their jobs here at the Zoo, and their stories are a perennial source of inspiration for all our docents. They include people like Zoological Manager Margaret Rousser, a nine year Oakland Zoo veteran who traveled to Madagascar to work with lemurs, assisting local veterinarians in the field. Adam Fink, one of our resident reptile and amphibian keepers, worked as an environmental monitor with endangered toads in Arizona and in the San Diego area. Education Specialist Carol Wiegel works as a wildlife biologist for an environmental consulting company. She also volunteered in Northern Mexico where she studied desert tortoises. Bird keeper Leslie Storer has volunteered at animal re-hab centers as well as the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. And Colleen Kinzley, our Director of Animal Care, Conservation and Research, spent eight summers in East Africa, working with the Mushara Elephant Project of Namibia.
These dedicated individuals are just a small part of the team here at Oakland Zoo. If you or anyone you know has a passion for animals and enjoys working with the public, you might want to consider joining that team by volunteering as a docent at Oakland Zoo. In doing so, you'll become part of a longstanding tradition of wildlife education and conservation. For more information on our docent training, please contact: Lisa O'Dwyer at firstname.lastname@example.com or Chantal Burnett at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Docent Training: Cultivating the Face of the Zooby Rick Mannshardt | December 29th, 2015
Back in the 1980s when I was trying to get my first Zoo job, I dreamed up a clever, surefire plan: I was going to offer to work for the Zoo for FREE! I was sure I'd blow them away with my unheard-of generosity and be hired on the spot. Guess what? I didn't realize that an organization like a zoo has hundreds of volunteers, and in fact couldn't exist without them. Here at Oakland Zoo these volunteers work in a wide variety of capacities. One of the larger of these groups are the docents. These are the folks you see roaming the zoo, answering questions and giving directions. But their most important function is to teach the public about animals and conservation. Whether they're leading a tour, staffing an interpretive station, or roaming about at large, the docents have a lot of ground to cover. And that goes double when it comes to the sheer amount of information they need to keep in their heads. Indeed, learning about each of the 145 animal species here at Oakland Zoo takes some doing.
A Visit to the Doctor: Touring Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospitalby Rick Mannshardt | October 30th, 2015
Wouldn't it be nice if all the animals at Oakland Zoo could take care of themselves, leading perfectly healthy lives on their own? Of course it would. But the reality is that zoo animals, just like us humans, need occasional help to stay healthy. That's where the OZVH comes in. The newly built $10 million Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic care and treatment for creatures both great and small. Radiology, lab work, surgery, treatment, and recovery—all phases of veterinary care can be handled within this 17,000 square foot Gold LEED certified facility. This hospital has been a dream for Zoo President, Dr. Joel Parrott, who has been working hard to make it a reality ever since he began working at Oakland Zoo. Visiting veterinarians at other AZA institutions to learn what works and what doesn't, he and the architectural team were able to come up with a design that incorporated the latest technologies and procedures in the most efficient manner.
Generally, our hospital is not open to the public, so the majority of zoo visitors probably don't even know of its existence. But thanks to the Zoo's Education Department, it's now possible for a limited number of guests
to visit this wonderful new facility. For the past two years Chantal Burnett, our Assistant Program Director of Volunteer Services, has been leading walking tours of the hospital. In that time, these hour-long tours have become so popular that she's had to train a team of six docents to handle the demand. I recently had the opportunity to tag along on one of these tours. Although I've worked at the Zoo for many years and have been there many times, I was able to learn some new things about the facility that's been touted as one of the finest veterinary hospitals in Northern California.
On this particular tour I was in the company of some women from the Taiwan tourist industry as well as some members of the Zoo's Marketing department. Predictably, we began our tour at the
front door. But then Chantal led us through the facility via the same route that an ailing zoo animal would follow, providing us with a unique perspective.
Our first stop was Radiology, where animals are bought in for x-rays. Housed within lead-shielded walls, separate equipment for taking vertical as well as horizontal x-rays accommodate a variety of diagnostic situations. Of all our animal residents, only elephants and giraffes are too large to be treated here at the hospital. In those cases, the vet staff has the ability to bring whatever equipment they need to the animals' exhibits, for a "house call."
Then it was on to Treatment, where multiple procedures can take place simultaneously, in the two adjacent rooms. Included in this area is equipment for anesthesia, oxygen, ultrasound and animal dentistry. Skylights augment the electrical lighting; stainless steel surfaces are easily cleaned. The large folding padded equine table can safely accommodate hoofstock of any size. Nearby is the scrub area, where the vet staff cleans up in preparation for their work. Also located nearby are the exam kits—plastic tote boxes containing the equipment needed for work in the field.
The Hoofstock Recovery Area provides a quiet environment (straw-covered floor, subdued lighting) for recently treated
animals to recuperate until they're ready to return to their exhibits. Down the hall, the Quarantine area allows for the isolation of animals to prevent disease transmission. As a matter of protocol, all animals coming to the Zoo from other institutions are required to be quarantined for thirty days, so this facility is often used for this precautionary purpose as well. The heated floor and hydraulic doors make this area safe and comfortable for these animals whose stay is generally longer than those being treated for specific health issues.
Various other dedicated areas are conveniently located nearby: a diet prep kitchen to prepare all the meals for the animal guests, a pharmacy, two separate laboratories for testing and research, as well as several rooms to meet the needs of the staff: laundry room, conference room, a kitchen
and several private and group offices. There's even a cozy studio apartment that allows a staff member to stay overnight to keep an eye on animals that need frequent observation or care. Everything from the solar paneled roof to the heated floors of this facility helps provide for the needs of our more than 650 animal residents.
If you're interested in booking a tour to see this wonderful new hospital for yourself, please contact Chantal Burnett at 510-632-9525 ext 209 (Tues- Sat) or email her at email@example.com. Reservations are required. The hour-long tours are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10 am and 12 noon. Tour fees are $20 for members /$25 for non-members. Pre-vet student groups and high school student groups are $200 per 20 students. Maximum number of guests per tour is 20. Hope to see you there!
Scouting Around for Some Adventure?by Rick Mannshardt | September 18th, 2015
There's something new happening with Oakland Zoo's scouting programs. We've completely revamped our workshop structure and content to reflect the recent changes in the Cub Scout organization. The four ranks (Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos) are still the same, but the requirements for earning them are more straightforward and action-based. The awards themselves are also different. The Scouts earn each of these ranks by completing a series of seven adventures, or achievements. One of the ways a scout can complete these adventures is by attending one of Oakland Zoo's scout programs. These weekend workshops are offered in both half-day (2 ½ hour) and overnight sessions. For convenience, the half day programs are offered both in the morning and afternoon. These adventures include such activities as scavenger hunts, taking nature hikes to identify plant and animal species, building overnight shelters, using map and compass (even making your own simple compass,) as well as learning about composting, endangered species and how trees fit into our complex ecosystem.
The zoo workshops are structured specifically for one adventure within each of the different levels or ranks: Tigers in the Wild (Tiger); Paws on the Path (Wolf); Fur, Feathers and Ferns (Bear); and Into the Woods (Webelos.) Each of the workshops also includes an "Animal Close-up" and a guided tour of the Zoo. Some of the classes visit Arroyo Viejo Creek and others enjoy a hike through various parts of Knowland Park.
These workshops generally cater to scouts within the same den, so all the kids will already know everyone else in the group. Each scout is also working toward the same goal, which fosters more team spirit. Since the workshops can accommodate a maximum of thirty individuals, some of them occasionally include multiple dens. Each scout receives a patch for his participation in the Zoo workshops, and then can later obtain his official new belt loop insignia from the Cub Scouts.
Oakland Zoo also offers a workshop specifically designed for the scouts' NOVA Award, an extra-curricular award dealing with science, technology, engineering and mathematics that can be earned by scouts of various levels. Here at the Zoo, scouts working toward the NOVA award get the opportunity to study the local ecosystems of the Bay Area– learning about food chains, biodiversity, and predator/prey relationships.
All of our workshops require advance registration but there's usually plenty of room for everyone. Den leaders who are interested in enrolling their Cub Scouts in any of Oakland Zoo's scout workshops can visit the Zoo's website at http://www.oaklandzoo.org/Scouts.php. If you have any further questions you can call our reservation receptionist at 510-632-9525 x 220. So get your Cub Scout ready for some adventure. We'll see him at Oakland Zoo!
Making it Green: Oakland Zoo's Creek and Garden Programsby Rick Mannshardt | July 17th, 2015
You might not know this but Oakland Zoo deals with a lot more than just animals. Surrounding the Zoo, like a giant green oasis, lies the expansive Knowland Park. And running through the park you'll find the meandering Arroyo Viejo Creek, making its way from the East Bay hills to San Leandro Bay. But this creek isn't some man-made exhibit with fake foliage. It's a naturally occurring bio zone, complete with its own plant life, animal life and geological features. In other words, it's home to a lot of living things. And like far too many natural ecosystems, Arroyo Viejo Creek faces ongoing threats from the human world. So it needs a little help. That's where Oakland Zoo comes in.
For several years now the Zoo has facilitated restoration work on the creek in an effort to return it to its natural, healthy state. This work involves cleaning up accumulated trash, removing invasive plants (such as French Broom, thistle, poison hemlock and English ivy) and planting native species, such as coastal live oak. Most of this work is done by a group known as the Creek Crew, a team of up to fifty zoo-led volunteers that get together one Saturday each month. Armed with shovels, rakes and work gloves, the Creek Crew involves people of all ages, from kids to seniors. And they have a great time too. Overseeing these efforts is Oakland Zoo's Creek and Garden Programs Manager, Olivia Lott.
A recent arrival at the Zoo, Olivia is also organizing an ambitious plan to create a series of themed demonstration gardens to use in our Education Creek and Garden programs. These gardens will illustrate a variety of biomes and will be used to educate the public about the role of various plant species. Utilizing our existing planter space in the Education Center courtyard, Olivia hopes to create eight different plots, including an edible garden, a medicinal garden, a xeriscaped garden for sun loving plants, a habitat and shelter garden to attract local wildlife, one for shade plants (filled with ferns native to our northern California woodlands) and other gardens for aquatic plants, carnivorous plants and for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. There's even a garden consisting of plants that grow without the need for soil that will be grown vertically along one wall of our Education facility!
Olivia plans to involve the public in creating the space for these gardens. Projects like building planter boxes, vertical garden frames and small fences, plus soil preparation and even some planting can all be fun educational projects for the dedicated groups and individuals who volunteer their time here at the Zoo each month. Education Department staff will maintain the gardens once they are established.
Another conservation project Olivia is helping to launch involves sharing a bit of beautiful Knowland Park with the rest of the East Bay. Starting this September, several groups including Creek and Garden classes, Creek Crew volunteers and Zoo staff will begin collecting acorns that have fallen from the Coast Live Oak trees living in the upper park. The acorns will be brought down to the Education Center to be prepped and planted in containers where they will grow for the next 24 months or so. Once the acorns have become small oak saplings, they will be given to East Bay residents who are interested in helping to re-populate their neighborhoods and yards with these magnificent native trees that once gave Oakland its name. Instructions for caring for the saplings as well as small markers that tell about the trees and where they came from will be provided with each tree. This project grew out of the Zoo's desire to not only replace the few oak trees that will be removed during CA Trail construction, but to also "spread some of the wealth" of Knowland Park throughout East Bay neighborhoods.
If you're interested in joining the Creek Crew or know someone who is, contact Oakland Zoo at email@example.com or 510-632-9525 x 233 and get involved with the next work day at Arroyo Viejo Creek. If you're interested in helping with the gardens, contact Chantal at firstname.lastname@example.com. Either way, you'll have a great time working with nature and meeting new friends. And it's a good feeling knowing that you too can make a difference!
Fragile Felines!by Dr. Andrea Goodnight | July 9th, 2015
Lions are the top predators within their territories; however, even they are not exempt from the pressures of the changes taking place in the world. As human encroachment into nature's last wild places continues, the everyday struggles for lions increase. While some game parks in Africa appear to have thriving lion populations, spotting a lion in Africa outside one of these areas is increasingly rare. Without extensive human management of lion populations, these iconic cats will disappear.
Uganda Carnivore Program, located in Queen Elizabeth National Park, is one organization that is fighting to preserve African lions. Dr. Ludwig Siefert and his research assistant James use radiotracking collars to keep tabs on the small population of lions remaining in the in park. They also work with local villages to mitigate the human-lion conflicts that arise from cohabitation of lions, humans, and the cattle they both use as food.
Here in California, "America's lion," the mountain lion, continues to be a misunderstood and feared predator. However, recent legislation is beginning to positively affect mountain lions. Now, with the help of Oakland Zoo, the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife may be able to relocate some mountain lions from urban areas to remote wilderness locations. Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital is approved as a temporary housing location for such mountain lions, and the veterinary staff works closely with officers when "nuisance" mountain lions are spotted.
On Saturday August 22, Oakland Zoo will celebrate World Lion Day with our own special Lion Appreciation Day. From lion keeper talks to lion paw prints, there will be a myriad of activities to help you appreciate and learn more about all lions! For a preview of World Lion Day, visit www.worldlionday.com
All Aboard for ZooCamp! What's New for 2015?by Rick Mannshardt | June 12th, 2015
It's that time of year again. That's right—time for ZooCamp at Oakland Zoo. And this year, along with a lot of perennial favorites, we've got several exciting new things happening.
ZooArt is a fun new program for middle schoolers (entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade) where kids get a chance to learn some creative skills like drawing, painting, and mixed media stuff like collage making. Under the direction of a trained artist, they'll spend plenty of time learning technique before putting their new skills to work. Visiting several spots around the Zoo and the creek (with sketchbooks provided) the kids learn to draw not only a variety of animals, but plants, flowers and leaves as well. By the end of the week the kids will have produced three good-quality pieces of art that they can display in class and then take home with them. As ZooArt is a new program, it's being offered for only two of the weeks during ZooCamp, but judging by the response so far, we might be offering additional sessions in future years.
Also new this year is Conservation Crew, a middle school program that deals with important conservation issues. Here kids learn which conservation efforts Oakland Zoo is currently involved with, as well as what they themselves can do to help. During camp the kids get to participate in various activities (dissecting owl pellets, removing invasive plants and testing water quality at Arroyo Viejo Creek right here in Knowland Park.) During a walk through the Zoo, the kids will stop off at various exhibits where they'll learn about specific projects relating to those animals such as the Budongo Snare Removal Project in Uganda, 96 Elephants in Africa, and ARCAS, the rain forest wildlife conservation program in Guatemala. Yet rather than overwhelming them with doom and gloom forecasts, Conservation Crew empowers kids by giving them simple suggestions that they can follow to help make a difference in the world.
Every year at ZooCamp we select a particular animal as our conservation theme, along with a related organization to support. This year we'll be focusing on tigers. One dollar from each camp attendee will go toward PAWS, the Performing Animal Welfare Society here in California. This organization is particularly important to Oakland Zoo because all five of our tigers were rescued from harmful situations. The message we're trying to impart is that kids themselves can help make important changes in the way animals are treated (for instance by boycotting circuses and movies that employ wild or exotic animals for entertainment.) On the first day of ZooCamp, the kids will learn all about PAWS. They'll also see a skit put on by the camp teachers where they'll learn what life is like for a tiger as a pet, as a performing animal, and as a resident of a sanctuary (where tigers actually get to be tigers) and then they'll see a short presentation. At the end of the week the kids get a special gift bracelet which they earn by demonstrating their commitment to conservation.
So this year should be a very special one at ZooCamp. If you haven't already signed your kids up for this summer, you can register at http://www.oaklandzoo.org/ZooCamp_Summer.php and get on board while there's still time. For any additional questions you can call our ZooCamp hotline at (510) 632-9525 ex 280. We'll see you at ZooCamp!