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When it comes to playing with the family or some friends, few games can deliver as much fun as Mario Party. The famous hero wearing a red hat, along with his pals and enemies, have starred in over ten Mario Party installments. This shows that players are still enjoying the games. All the way back from 1998 to modern day, Mario Party has ruled the virtual board game market. Other famous characters have tried, (such as in Sonic Shuffle and Pac-Man Fever) but none have enjoyed the grand success of the Mario Party series.
Though every installment brings some layer of fun, there is genuine criticism to be levied against the series. Though one can amass many Stars, in the blink of an eye everything can be lost. On the final turn, a player can go from first place to last place. That can be annoying, sure, but with others, it can create some great laughs. At its worst, Mario Party can be tedious, but at its best, Mario Party is the ultimate way to spend a Saturday evening with friends. The games are accessible for both longtime players and non-gamers. Anyone can play Mario Party; the series invites anyone of any age. For this list, we'll be taking a look at every Mario Party game ranked from worst to best.
A long time ago, Nintendo released the e-Reader, which was a fun little accessory for the Game Boy Advance. The device could be used in some games to open up new features, an example being extra levels in the Game Boy Advance remake of Super Mario Bros. 3. In 2003, Nintendo released Mario Party-e, which took advantage of the e-Reader.
Mario Party-e is primarily a card game to be played in person. The e-Reader isn't required, but if one player has it and a Game Boy Advance, minigames can be played to enhance the card game. The actual minigames are fun enough, though incredibly simplistic. Of course, one can't expect much when the minigames are just there as an add-on and not the main focus.
Mario Party Advance is the first full-fledged handled title in the Mario Party series. It brought many of the iconic things, such as the dice roll and frantic minigames, to a small console. Though it is admirable that Nintendo put a lot of work into making a portable Party experience, the game falters in one critical area: it isn't much of a party.
Mario Party Advance isn't a bad game. Most of the minigames are fun. The thing is that it seems to be tailored for a single player experience - but how many people throw a party just for themselves, let alone play a party game unaccompanied? There is some multiplayer support, but the main party mode isn't available. Instead, the main "party mode" (called Shroom City) is made to be more of an RPG experience, complete with quests. It is admirably lengthy, but can get tedious if you play it for extended periods.
The latest Mario Party, Star Rush is perhaps the most unique game in the series. Gone is the usual board-based play in favor of a new main mode: Toad Scramble. For the first time, all the players move at once. The mode also implements a unique gather-allies feature, which eventually concludes in facing a boss battle minigame. It's great Nintendo thought up something brand new for the series, but it doesn't stop Star Rush from being on the bare bones side.
The biggest drawback is the minigame count. There are only 53 mini-games. To put that in perspective, Mario Party DS had 73 minigames. (To add more insult, the original Mario Party had just three shy of 53.) A lot of the minigames aren't even that good. Toad Scramble is worth a look, but as a whole, Star Rush doesn't justify the price tag.
Mario Party 8 released just six months after the Nintendo Wii launched. As one would expect, the game uses the Wii remote extensively. After all, with the Wii being the pioneer in motion control, it makes sense Nintendo would want to show it off as much as possible right? Sure, but that's the beginning of this game's downfall.
Too many of the minigames require pointing at the screen. It's okay in small batches, but Nintendo went overboard with implementing motion control in this game. It's fun enough if you have others to play with of course, but in terms of overall quality, all the other home console Mario Party Games are better. Plus, Party 8's graphics are barely passable, looking not much better than an early GameCube game.
Island Tour is the first Mario Party game on the 3DS, and also the first handheld game in the series since Mario Party DS six years prior. Like DS, Island Tour only requires one game card to play with others locally. That's good, because with the franchise's signature luck-based play being rampant here, playing alone could get tedious.
That's not to say Island Tour is an awful game. The boards are diverse. Typically the goal is to get to the end, which has its upsides and downsides. The luck-based gameplay, as stated earlier, is a bit much. For example, in the Banzai Billboard, one character can summon a giant torpedo by a roll of the dice. This can be amusing to make fun of when playing with others but is still a mechanical oversight. The minigames are solid, though there's barely any minigame modes to speak of, which is a crime in Mario Party.
By the time Mario Party 8 rolled around, the series had become formulaic. Hit the dice, random things happen, play mini-game, and repeat. It made sense then that in Mario Party 9, Nintendo switched things up. The car gimmick was interesting, though controversial, because it took away some of the competitive nature since everyone moves together. Still, it was admirable that Nintendo tried something fresh. It was okay solely for one game, but for some reason Nintendo brought it back for Mario Party 10.
The biggest negative of Mario Party's 9 system was that minigames could only be played if a player landed on certain spaces. This 'feature' returned in Party 10, which was a terrible move. (It's technically possible to go through an entire session without playing a single minigame!) That's a shame, because Party 10's minigames are excellent. Sadly, 10 has fewer minigames and fewer boards than 9. The addition of Bowser Party was welcome, though it can be unbalanced.
Mario Party 9 is perhaps the most controversial game in the series. It was the first to implement a brand new play style for the main Party Mode. Instead of the usual players hit dice and run around the board, this time everyone rides together in a car. Each board has its own unique vehicle to ride around in. It's an interesting approach, but it can take away from the competitive board game feel the series is known for.
If one grows tired of the car, Party 9 offers a bunch of minigame modes, unlike Party 10. On the subject of minigames, since 9 was released toward the end of the Wii's lifespan, the minigames have a much better balance of motion control and standard play than Mario Party 8. Though 9's car idea wasn't the best, it was admirable Nintendo attempted to change things up.
7 was the last Mario Party on the Nintendo GameCube. There isn't much to say about this installment mainly because it does little to differentiate itself from previous games. There are no big gimmicks or innovations, and thus it's on the rather plain side. It does, however, offer a whopping 88 minigames.
The boards in Party 7 are decent enough, and there are plenty of minigame modes to play around with. The impressive number of minigames are diverse, featuring genuine challenges. The "Clock Stoppers" mini-game will always be a quality test of accuracy on the player, and "Ghost in the Hall," though luck based, is a lot of fun too. Though Party 7 is probably the most generic Mario Party, if you enjoy the series, you will enjoy this one.
This is the game that started it all. The original Mario Party laid the foundation for all its sequels. From the dice roll to blue spaces awarding three coins, it all originates here. Though sequels built upon and improved the overall concept, Mario Party holds up. Who can't help but smile when the awesome opening cutscene plays?
There are quite a few highlights in the Mario Party minigame lineup. "Running of the Bulb" is intense, and there's classic platforming in "Platform Peril." As for Party Mode, its simple rules are inviting. Though, the outcomes of some minigames are a bit on the harsh side, as it can be too easy to lose coins. Despite that system, Mario Party is a classic. It's a shame it still has not been released on the Virtual Console.
A sequel is supposed to go bigger, and that's what Mario Party 2 does. It features more minigames and new features that would become a staple in the series. It features two fewer boards, but it makes up for that in having a cool addition: the characters dress up according to the boards' corresponding themes. Who doesn't smile at seeing Deputy Mario in Western Land? The boards themselves have a lot of charm.
Party 2 features duel minigames and battle minigames for the first time. It also features items the players can use. In short, it improves and expands upon its predecessor. Party 2 could be even higher on this list if not for this unfortunate fact: it takes a lot of minigames from the first Party. Party 2 features plenty of great, original mini games, but to also recycle so many from its predecessor is a bit of a crime.
In 2007, Nintendo finally gave players a true portable Mario Party experience. There was Mario Party Advance, of course, but that game failed to deliver the actual party. Mario Party DS picks up the slack by introducing wireless play with just one game card. That's right; with just one card, up to four people can play Party Mode together. This is great, but what about the actual quality of the game? Mario Party DS delivers on all fronts.
The minigames take advantage of the DS's capabilities. The Stylus is perfectly used in minigames such as "Cucumberjacks" and "Goomba Wrangler." The mic is also used nicely, such as in "Big Blowout." Though Mario Party DS isn't too different than the games that preceded it, it does a perfect job of bringing the experience on the go with an impressive number of minigames and diverse boards.
Mario Party 6 is perhaps best known for its day and night system. Taking a page from Mario Party 2's Horror Land board, Party 6's boards changes when the game switches to nighttime and vice versa. This adds an extra layer of fun to an already great Mario Party.
Mario Party 6 has a fantastic collection of minigames. Who could forget classics such as "Granite Getaway" and "Lift Leapers"? To enjoy the minigames outside of Party Mode, the game offers an impressive amount of minigame modes. As for Party Mode, it isn't too different than its predecessors. The boards, however, do offer some nice diversity, from Faire Square giving players the ability to buy up to five stars in one area to chasing Donkey Kong in Clockwork Castle. Mario Party 6 is a game that never gets old with friends.
Mario Party 3 was the last installment on the Nintendo 64. On the surface, it may not appear too different than its predecessors. Party 3, however, stands above the previous two games in a few ways. The primary reasons are the interesting assortment of minigames and the unique Duel Mode.
Quite a few of Mario Party 3's minigames require memory skills. This is apparent in "Curtain Call," "Messy Memory," and especially "M.P.I.Q." It's nice to see a good number of minigames testing the player like this. There are also other notable minigames, including playing golf in "Chip Shot Challenge" and even Tetris in "Mario's Puzzle Party"! Duel Mode is a nice change of pace when wanting to do something different than the usual Party Mode.
Mario Party 5 was the second installment on the GameCube. It doesn't change the formula; if you played the previous four games, you know what to expect. Despite being perhaps "more of the same," Party 5 packs a lot of content and is easily one of the most fun games out there to play with friends.
The boards are inviting, but the greatest aspect of Party 5 is the outstanding assortment of quality minigames. Who could forget getting through the horde in "Pushy Penguins," or taking friends out in "Fish Upon a Star"? The 1-vs.-3 and 2-vs.-2 minigames are also excellent. There are some nice minigame modes and even a bonus mode where players can play volleyball and ice hockey, along with an interesting game called Card Party. There's also an epic addition exclusive to Party 5 called Super Duel Mode, where players can customize battle machines to duke it out.
Mario Party 5 is a prime example of how fun the series can be and is only usurped by one other game.
It doesn't get much better than Mario Party 4. It came out way back in 2002 and graphically looks better than some Wii games. The boards are inviting and the minigames -oh boy- the minigames are the greatest in the franchise. Every minigame is excellent. Trying to avoid getting slammed in "Chain Chomp Fever," or team up in "Dungeon Duos"? To top everything else, "Booksquirm" could be the greatest minigame of all time.
Mario Party 4 takes everything that made the Nintendo 64 games fun and multiples it, giving players the definitive Mario Party experience. Party Mode is at its finest, always giving friends and family the ultimate of laughs. The best minigames, fun boards, and overall presentation earns Mario Party 4 the title of being the greatest party game out there.


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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Word-Filled Wednesday
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- Denise said...
Enjoyed your WFW.
- November 12, 2008 at 8:17 AM
- lambofHisflock said...
One of my favorite promises from God. Thank you, for the reminder has lifted me.
- November 12, 2008 at 9:17 AM
- Jen said...
One of the hardest things to do at times is wait on the Lord. Great post!
- November 12, 2008 at 9:55 AM
- Melanie said...
This has always been one of my favorite scriptures!
Happy WFW!
- November 12, 2008 at 12:39 PM
- Susan said...
Oh, one of my favorite scriptures!! So nice to meet you.
- November 12, 2008 at 4:33 PM
- Esthermay said...
Great photo. You can almost feel the warmth from it. This verse is one of those Scriptures that gets repeated so often that we sometimes miss its beauty and meaning. It takes a moment sometimes to grasp the awe of actually having spiritual WINGS!
...it does require the "waiting upon the Lord" it is in doing the waiting that we have the time to really grasp the awe!
Great Word Picture.
Happy WFW!
- November 12, 2008 at 4:47 PM
- Kristi said...
Thank you for sharing this Word today. Blessings to you.
- November 12, 2008 at 5:49 PM
- Amydeanne said...
beautifuly done! This is such a refreshing verse isn't it? Happy WFW!
- November 12, 2008 at 7:36 PM

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Father's Day is the ultimate opportunity to celebrate the man who raised you – and we have plenty of ideas on just how to celebrate! As 3rd of September approaches, consider an alternative to the usual socks and ties and treat Dad with the gift of quality time.
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Embracing the traditional three-tiered stand ritual, Gentleman's High Tea starts with s'mores with gooey marshmallow, whisky ganache and short bread. Lady-like finger sandwiches and scones are traded for lamb sliders and sweet potato fries, while the third tier offers Malaysian chicken drummettes and wild mushroom arancini.
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Wednesday, 6 February 2013
My Snow Day Video
At last, my first ever video-log! There's a tiny bit of me, a lot of snow, and the story of what to do when the tap at the water point is frozen. This took me hours to make, I think I'll be less ambitious next time I make a film!
Thanks to Mike Andrews for making the soundtrack Snow In The Dark available under a Creative Commons licence.
Thanks to Mike Andrews for making the soundtrack Snow In The Dark available under a Creative Commons licence.
6 comments:
- Marianne said...
What a lovely post and I am so pleased you are following your dream! Love the soundtrack. I spend time living on a small sailing boat in summer and know how basic it can be.
- 8 February 2013 at 15:03
- Peggy Melmoth said...
Thanks Marianne. Yes I love the soundtrack - I discovered it by accident! I've never tried sailing but I bet you get an amazing sense of freedom.
- 8 February 2013 at 17:33
- Alice ~ writer, boater, dreamer, traveller said...
love the video Peg! It has inspired me to make some more videos I think... and it reminded me of some I made a while back... I may even post one with my carnival blog post :-)
- 10 February 2013 at 18:21
- Peggy Melmoth said...
Great, I never knew you'd done videos! Can't wait to see 'em!
- 10 February 2013 at 19:52
- Older Mum said...
Lovely post - lovely sound track - how fab to be living your dream! What a lovely lifestyle you lead!
- 12 March 2013 at 15:46
- Peggy Melmoth said...
Thank you Older Mum. x
- 13 March 2013 at 13:25
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There are many plastic packaging alternatives available, from paper and plant-based materials to those that look and feel like plastic, the company explains. "There are lots of things to consider when making a change to packaging, whether you're substituting plastic with non-plastics, exploring lightweight materials, introducing recycled materials, changing the design or trying to reduce costs. Choosing the correct packaging is key to ensuring safe delivery of product through the supply chain. Rigorously testing the performance of your packaging materials means you can be assured that your product will remain in top condition throughout its journey from the production line through to consumers' homes," Campden BRI says.
There are a number of tests available that can be used during the design and manufacture of packaging to test its "fitness for purpose".
Compression testing determines the vertical load that can be applied, the company says. This test is used for distribution packaging to assess its ability to protect its contents and it can also be used to measure stacking height. This ensures the packs can withstand the compressive force exerted upon them when stacked, according to the company.
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British company Campden BRI provides the food and drink industry with the practical scientific, technical and advisory services needed to ensure product safety and quality, process efficiency and product and process innovation.


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Introduction: Insomnia is a common problem among old age population. Almost half of all old age adults report difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of insomnia, its associated factors and effects in old age adults. Methods: This was an observational analytical study where adults above 60 years of age from a ward of a village development committee were included. Data were collected for a period of four months. Insomnia was measured by Athens Insomnia Scale and structured questionnaires were used to assess the effects of insomnia. Descriptive statistics were presented as frequency and percentages. Association between variables was assessed with Chi-square test or Fisher's Exact test as appropriate. Results: There were a total of 55 participants in the study. Insomnia was prevalent in 56.4% (n=31) of the study population. Among the studied socio-demographic variables, presence of medical illness was significantly associated with insomnia. Insomnia was significantly associated with morning headache, irritability, unhappiness, fatigue, lack of concentration, day time sleepiness, avoiding interaction with people, and need of sedative for sleep. Conclusion: Majority of the old age adults suffer from insomnia with night awakenings as the most common symptom. Insomnia significantly affects various aspects of life at an old age.


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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan For Two
One of the explanations I like to cook mostly healthy meals is so I can justify the occasional dish like this one. Plus, anybody-skillet meal where the pasta cooks proper within the sauce is a present with buy, in my book.
If you want a reliably broody rooster, a substitute for Buff Orpingtons are silkies. Those birds are so broody that they are going to set on something. A friend had one that will gather rocks from across the yard in her nest when she wasn't allowed to maintain eggs. They have been used for decades for elevating fancy chicken breeds and recreation fowl as a result of they are such great moms. And they have candy personalities.
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GORHAM, Maine – The No. 6 seeded Keene State College women's basketball team saw their season come to a close with a 54-45 loss to the No. 3 seed University of Southern Maine in the quarterfinal round of the Little East Conference Tournament played Tuesday evening at Hill Gymnasium.
- Keene State: 6-20
- Southern Maine: 14-12
How It Happened
Sandi Purcell, playing in her final collegiate game, paced the Owls with 13 points, a team-high six rebounds and two assists. Hien Thach added a career-high 10 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal, while Emily McPadden came off the bench to chip in seven points, four rebounds and three steals.
Southern Maine was led by three double-figure scorers. Miranda Nicely had 15 points and four rebounds. Emily Nicholson chipped in 13 points, a game-high five assists and a steal, while Kristen Curley had 10 points, four rebounds, two steals and a block. Chantel Eells had a game-high 13 rebounds.
The Huskies stormed out to two separate five point advantages in the first quarter. The first came in the first minute, as Nicely canned a jumper and a three to account for the five points. The Owls quickly responded with a 5-0 run of their own, getting a trey from Purcell and a jumper from Tamra Gonyea to tie the game at the 8:09 mark. The offenses slowed from there, but Curley went on a five point scoring binge of her own to provide the Huskies a 10-5 lead with 4:36 remaining. Triples from Lilly Shlimon and another from Purcell just a minute and half later gave KSC their initial lead of the game at 11-10. Shlimon canned two from the free throw line to put the Owls up three, but USM scored the final five points of the first quarter and led 15-13 after one. Keene State's offense struggled in the second quarter and the Huskies took advantage, taking a double-digit lead into halftime. Triples from Morgan Eliasen and Curley made it 21-13 at the 6:31 mark of the second quarter. The Owls broke their offensive drought with a Gonyea free throw that made it a seven point game (21-14) with 1:24 left until halftime, but Southern Maine got a deep shot from Nicholson and led 26-14 at the break.
Keene State came out of the locker room and used a 9-4 burst to get within seven (30-23) at the 6:49 mark. Layups from Thach and Abby Thut capped the surge. USM scored the next four to go back up 34-23 and never let the Owls get any sustained push, as KSC was only able to get within eight on two occasions after that. Southern Maine took a 40-28 lead after three by utilizing the free throw line to their advantage down the stretch of the third quarter. Keene State opened the fourth by getting a jumper from Thut and a triple from McPadden to quickly get back within seven (40-33) less than a minute in, but USM clamped down and scored nine consecutive points to put the Owls in a deep hole. Trailing by 16 (49-33) with 4:19 left, KSC had one final surge in them, getting to within 49-40 with 1:15 to go on a triple from Purcell and baskets from Thach and McPadden. The Owls got layups from McPadden and a traditional three point play from Thach in the final minute that made it 52-45 with 15 seconds left, but Nicely canned two free throws and KSC's comeback fell short.
In the Paint
- Both teams struggled from the field, as Southern Maine connected on 29% (15-of-51) and Keene State 26% (16-of-61). The Owls made 6-of-28 from three-point range and 7-of-9 at the free throw line, while the Huskies made 7-of-20 from deep and 17-of-22 at the charity stripe.
- USM controlled the glass 47-33 and outscored the Owls 12-5 on second chance points.
- After KSC won both regular season matchups and knocked the Huskies out in the quarterfinal round last year, Southern Maine won all three matchups against KSC this season.
- Purcell finishes her career with 1,267 points, seventh on the all-time Keene State scoring list. She also wraps up her career among KSC's all-time leaders in scoring average (12.1 ppg, 8th), field goal attempts (1,324, 2nd), three pointers made (261, 2nd), and three point attempts (885, 2nd). She also ranks in the top 10 in several single season categories, including most games played in a season (29, 2016-17), and three pointers made (80, fifth most set in 2016-17).
Up Next
- Keene State sees their season come to a close. It is the first time since 2013-14 that the Owls did not advance past the quarterfinal round of the Little East Tournament. The Owls return nine players from this year's team.
- Southern Maine, the No. 3 seed in the LEC Tournament, will play No. 2 seed UMass Boston on Friday night. The game, which will take place at top seed and host UMass Dartmouth, is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. The top four seeds all won this evening to advance to the semifinals


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Every Sunday we welcome coarse fishing all-rounder Colin Mitchell.
For many years Colin was a senior Angler's Mail magazine staff man and he has enjoyed a long, interesting journalism career.
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Rules are rules, or are they?
IT'S confession time. How many of you who are reading this have broken the rules – not abided by the laws laid down by your clubs or fishery bosses?
I will be very surprised – providing you are honest – if there is one person among you who, at some stage, hasn't slipped up at least once.
I was guilty just last week when I forgot there was a tin of meat buried in the bottom of my carryall. The place I fished has a 'no tins on fishery' rule.
Now I totally understand why they have that rule, because there are some mindless idiots who would use the meat then just throw the tin on the bank where it would look unsightly and could be a danger to both humans and wildlife.
In my defence, I didn't know the meat was there. If I had opened it I would have taken the tin home or discarded it into one of the many bins provided.
I had still broken the rules. I could have been banned by the fishery owner and had no real complaint. His rule on tins is justified.
But how many rules installed by clubs and fisheries are sensible? Here are a few that I can't quite get my head around…
- The banning of bread. Ok, can see the point if there is wildlife but bread is a natural bait, no danger to fish. Ban floating crusts if there are ducks and birds…but why outlaw it otherwise?
- No groundbait. Fish eat groundbait. In many cases they love it. I have yet to see a fish die from eating it. A sensible limit yes – but a total ban only makes it even more difficult for anglers to catch fish – and deprives fish of more free grub.
- Waters that only allow certain brands of baits. I understand sponsorship – but when you visit various waters in different areas you will end up with lots of different pellets, boilies etc which may not be of use elsewhere. Sell only the sponsored items on site – and why not offer special rates to encourage buying them?
- No feed. Yes, that's right nothing. Zilch. No groundbait, no pellets, no maggots, nothing, just what is on your hook. I would love anyone to explain that one to me…
- No pellets but you can groundbait. Eh? Every seen a pellet break down? It turns into a pile of groundbait!
- Oh…and some waters that don't allow pellets – usually high oil content or halibut – then allow any pellet on the hook!
- No keepnets. Then matches are allowed with a limitless number of nets for catches weighing hundreds of pounds. I love match angling but is 300-500lb-plus in five hours really what it is about?
Of course there are also those clubs and commercials which have a massive list of rules that are never enforced. If you have them – make sure that ALL anglers abide by them, or ditch them.
Then there is another of my big pet hates – the changing list of rules! It can easily take you 20 minutes to digest the rules on the board at a fishery entrance and in some cases you have to check them EVERY visit as they change constantly.
And have you ever been told you are breaking the rules only to discover that the particular one you have broken isn't written down?
Some owners appear to change the rules as they go along. That's a bit like you getting charged for a motoring offence that the traffic police had dreamed up on the spot!
Clubs put their rules together with the help of their members and a committee. You know what they are when you join. You pay your entrance fee, which says you accept those rules.
If you don't like them, don't join the club, or join and make a case at a committee meeting for changes.
Commercial fishery operators have every right to impose whatever rules they like. It is their business, their livelihoods.
You don't have to fish there. But if you do pay your ticket money you agree to stick to what they ask.
There are basic match rules that the vast majority of competitions abide by, regardless of whether it is a club, Open or commercial fishery event.
Maybe it is time for commercial fishery owners to come up with a basic set of guidelines that they all agree on.
And then just doctor these with their own needs, depending on the type of fishery they operate.
Do you know any silly fishing rules? Let us know by commenting below or on Angler's Mail's Facebook page.
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Panellists: Gail Carriger, Suzanne McLeod, Frances Hardinge, Jack Campbell, Jody Lynn Nye
Much of what we see in the YA shelves is dour, grimy and deadly. Why is that? Where can we find the lighter side of young adult fiction? Which authors should we look to for a satisfying happy ending or a good belly laugh?
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So grim. Much serious. Wow. {adult humour}
Panellists: Ellen Klages, Tanya Huff, Mur Lafferty, Darren Nash, Connie Willis, Simon R Green
Science fiction and fantasy have a long history of both comic writing and essentially light-hearted adventures. However, more and more it seems authors want to take themselves seriously, focusing more on the darker elements of story telling. Is genre too po-faced outside the work of certain specifically 'comedy' writers? Why do so many writers steer clear of trying to be funny?
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Naomi Smith, S.P.A. President
You made an important decision when you chose Seacrest for the student in your family. Now you have another important decision to make!
How will you get involved at Seacrest so your student receives one of the most important messages you can send - the message that YOU are involved at their school.
Welcome to the Seacrest Parents Association.
I encourage you to get involved as much as your schedule allows. And anytime you are at school be sure your student knows! Stop in the classroom or be sure to pass them between classes because when they see you on campus they get the message that you support what they are doing at school.
I'll see you at school and Go Stingrays!
The Seacrest Parent Association (S.P.A.) is dedicated to the healthy growth, development and well-being of Seacrest Country Day School through building community, fostering education and nurturing the spirit of the School's social life.
Seacrest prides itself on developing meaningful relationships with our students and our parents. The relationship between parents and the school is one of reciprocity. Seacrest provides services and communications and our parents provide their time and talents. Seacrest fosters opportunities for parents to become engaged members of our community through opportunities of purpose.
There are no applications or dues to be a member of the S.P.A. Each family is automatically a member. Your involvement is valued and encouraged.
S.P.A. Sponsored Events and initiatives
Stingyray 5K
Seacrest Social
Box Tops for Education
Coffee Cart
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Movie Night
Scavenger Hunt
Teacher Appreciation Luncheons
Friday, September 14
8:15 am - Library
Friday, October 12
8:30 am - VCR (2nd Fl. above the Library)
Friday, November 2
After Flag Ceremony - VCR (2nd Fl. above the Library)
Friday, January 11
8:30 am - VCR (2nd Fl. above the Library)
Friday, February 8
After Flag Ceremony - VCR (2nd Fl. above the Library)
Friday, April 5
8:30 am - VCR (2nd Fl. above the Library)
Friday, May 10
8:30 am - VCR (2nd Fl. above the Library)
2018-2019 Executive Officers
Naomi Smith
Vice President
Andrew Miller
Jenny Wimsatt
Christina Francis
Event Operations
Claudia D'Alessandro
Division Contacts
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
S.P.A. Minutes
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- November 10 Meeting Minutes
- October 6 Meeting Minutes
- September 1 Meeting Minutes
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April 13 Meeting Minutes
Lower School Playground & Stage Equipment Update:
* Phase 3: We're almost there! Help us reach our goal!
* 54% raised for the Middle and Upper School stage equipment.
* A letter will be sent home informing families on how they can donate if they have not already done so.
* Thank you to all of our generous donors!
Committee Reports:
* Scavenger Hunt: April 21, 2018- Julie Earnest
o From 4pm to 7pm
o Over $4,000 in raffle prizes
o Friends, family and alumni welcome to join.
* Stingray Golf Tournament: May 12, 2018
o In its twelfth year, the Stingray Golf Tournament benefits Seacrest Athletes.
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Summer Opportunities from Seacrest Faculty:
* Seacrest Basketball & All Sports Camp with Bill Carufe.
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o Full Day & Half Day camps available
o If you have any questions, please contact Bill Carufe, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, at email@example.com
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Hosting International Students:
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* If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Jobe, Director of Enrollment, at firstname.lastname@example.com
Election of 2018 - 2019 SPA Officers:
* President: Bill Richards
* Vice-President: Naomi Smith
* Treasurer: Andrew Miller
* Secretary: Jennifer Wimsatt
January 5 Meeting Minutes
Seacrest Parent Association Gift Cards Available
$10 Paragon Theater Movie tickets.
$50 gift certificate for the price of $40 to Pinchers Crab Shack, Texas Tony's and Deep Lagoon Seafood. One gift card per household.
All proceeds benefit Seacrest Country Day School.
See Cindy or Claudia to purchase.
Committee Reports
Movie Night: January 19, 2018
Starts a 6pm in the courtyard.
Bring your own chair or blanket.
Rita's frozen ice, popcorn and water will be available for purchase.
Elaine-Maria Zafar is chairing this event.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day: February 16, 2018
Volunteer opportunities still available. Please see the Seacrest Parent Portal.
Renea Tucker is chairing this event.
30th Annual Auction: March 10, 2018
Being held at the luxurious Naples Grande Beach Resort.
Great Gatsby theme
Wine raffle offering a various assortment of wine.
Be on the lookout for an invitation, which will be sent out later this month.
Kyla de Asla is chairing this event
Scavenger Hunt: April 21, 2018
Next meeting January 18, 2018 at 2:00 in room 5.
Julie Earnest is chairing this event.
Seacrest In Depth- Key Club/ Builders Club
Student led organizations that teach leadership through service to the community.
Key Club is a service program for high school students.
Builders Club is a service program for middle school students.
One to two events per month.
Continued Sponsorship of 5 families from Avalon, which consists of buying groceries once a month.
Builders Club meetings held Wednesdays at noon in the Middle School science room.
Seacrest Enrichment Program
Starts Monday 1/8/2018
Upper School Fashion Show
January 13, 2018 from 5:30-8:00 in the courtyard adjacent to the Lower School Gym.
Student led fashion show.
Tickets available on the Seacrest Parent Portal.
Next meeting:
Friday, February 2 - immediately following flag ceremony and at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, February 5 - 6:00 p.m.
November 10 Meeting Minutes
Committee Reports:
- 30th Annual Auction: March 10, 2018
- Next meeting being held Tuesday, December 5 after drop off in room 5.
- Movie Night: January 19, 2018
- Movie TBD
- Coffee Cart: December 6, 2017
- Holiday inspired
- Scavenger Hunt: April 21, 2018
- Next meeting being held Thursday, December 7th at 2pm in room 5.
Volunteer opportunities available, please see Volunteer button above.
Seacrest In Depth/ Skills Center:
- Katherine Arpin, Middle School and Lower School Guidance Counselor, Shanon Greenfield, Lower School Learning Specialist and Penny Kline, Middle School and 9th grade Learning Specialist work inside and outside the classroom.
- Plan to expand further into Upper School.
- Collaborative approach at creating a cohesive learning plan geared toward each student's learning style.
- Jim Timmerman, Seacrest parent, spoke about his experience with the Skills Center. Jim's son works with the Skills Center and is available to any parent who may have questions.
- If you want to learn more about the Skills Center or believe your child may benefit from working in the Skills Center, please contact Katherine Arpin at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Marc Barry, Upper School Mathematics and Robotics teacher will oversee Upper, Middle and Lower School robotics teams.
- Parent involvement encouraged, but not required.
- Lower School - Offered in the 3rd session of SEA, which begins in March. This will encompass a mix of FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Junior and other curricula.
- Middle School - FIRST LEGO League (FLL). Meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the LEGO robotics room above the library.
- Upper School -A class is offered to interested students
- Team parents to help coordinate carpooling for in town practices and games.
- Team parents chosen at team meeting.
- If parents are interested in serving as a team parent, please contact Christina Brown at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Annual canned food drive for the Salvation Army .
- Please bring in healthful non-perishable food items to the Front Desk and Upper School Reception Area.
- Items will be picked up the Monday or Tuesday following Thanksgiving Break.
- Sunday, December 3 from 9:30am-10:30am in the courtyard.
- Half of the proceeds from this event and the two subsequent events will aid Seacrest scholarship funds.
- December 3 Donation Yoga to benefit the Jeffrey Ortiz Memorial Scholarship fund.
Next Seacrest Parent Association meeting will be held Friday, January 5 in room 5 immediately following flag ceremony.
Naomi Smith
S.P.A. Secretary
October 6 Meeting Minutes
1. Welcome & School News
- Middle School winter athletics starting later this month.
- Email will be sent from Christina Brown, Assistant Athletic Director or the team parent asking which children will need transportation to in-county games.
- Parents MUST respond to email in order for transportation to be provided.
2. Hurricane Irma & Maria Efforts
- The Upper School Key Club has been collecting donations for Everglades City, Goodland, and Isle of Capri.
- Sponsored two families from Everglades City. The first family has a young boy and girl asking for sizes 6/7. The second family has three girls and are asking for sizes 10/14, youth XL and adult small.
- Key club is also helping a Seacrest employee who was affected by hurricane Irma and are asking for Lowes, Home Depot, Publix, Walmart and Visa gift cards.
- Puerto Rico supply drive ends October 9th
3. Quick Guide to the Seacrest Portal
- Class curriculum found in the resource folder
- Class/ parent lists are found in the members folder.
- Volunteer button lives on the Parents as Parents page that can be found under the Life at Seacrest tab.
- Meghan Easterly, Webmaster and Database Manager is working to sort the Parent Directory by class or grade.
4. November SPF Discussion – November 30
- Creative Inquiry in-depth.
- Seacrest core operating principle.
- Focusing on making classrooms and the learning process transformational rather than transactional.
5. Student led Conferences
- Grades 2-12
- Monday, Oct. 23rd and Tuesday, Oct. 24th from 4-7pm.
- The student articulates what he or she has learned. Sets goals that aren't just focused on obtaining straight A's, but what sparks the interest of the students.
- Parents of preschool through first grade students will meet with the teacher for a more traditional conference.
6. Committee Report
- Coffee Cart: October 18, 2017
- Teacher Luncheons: October 23, 2017
- 30th Annual Auction: March 10,2018
- First meeting being held November 7th after drop-off in room 5.
Scavenger Hunt: April 21, 2018
- 3-hour family fun event driving from various locations, solving puzzles, riddles, collecting miscellaneous objects and completing tasks.
- Seacrest family businesses can sign up to host a stop at the scavenger hunt.
- Route to be finalized by February. Please email Julie Earnest if you're interested in having your business be a part of this new tradition.
September 1 Meeting Minutes
1. Welcome & School News
- The Upper school deck is being transformed into an outdoor learning lab, available to all students
- A small portion of the library is being converted into a media studio. Here students and teachers can record things like the news, and stream them to other classrooms.
- Room 5 is now the parent teacher collaboration room. This is a space for parents to go, stocked with materials and supplies needed for volunteer opportunities throughout the campus. There will also be an area for siblings to play while parents volunteer. We want parents on campus, finding meaningful ways to be partners in their child's education.
2. S.P.A. Purpose & Mission
- The Seacrest Parents Association (S.P.A.) is dedicated to the healthy growth, development, and well-being of Seacrest Country Day School through building community, fostering education and nurturing the spirit in the school's social life.
- The S.P.A is focused on increasing parent involvement whether it's in the classroom, with clubs, athletics, or events; providing volunteering opportunities for everyone in areas of their interest.
- We want to open the lines of communication; feedback is welcome.
3. Meet your Division Heads
- Upper School- Howard Schott
- Middle School- Steven Caruso
- Lower School- Patricia Stanley
4. S.P.A. Officer Introductions
- President- Pam Hawkesworth
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- Vice President- Bill Richards
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- Treasurer- Andrew Miller
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- Secretary- Naomi Smith
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5. Committee Chair Introductions
- Movie Night- Elaine Maria Zafar
January 19, 2018
- Book Fair- Naomi Walden
February 11-16, 2018
- Grandparents and Special Friends Day- Renae Tucker
February 16, 2018
- 30th Annual Auction- Kyla de Asla
March 10, 2018
- Scavenger Hunt- Julie Earnest
April 21, 2018
- Teacher luncheons- Melissa Kruk
October 23, 2017; March 2, 2018
- Box Tops- Erin Standhart
- Coffee Cart- Robin Mizwa
October 18; December 6; January 10; March 28; April 18; May 8
6. Seacrest In-Depth
Seacrest Country Day School fuels intellectual engagement, teaches ownership of the educational experience, cultivates quality of character, and inspires students to lead lives of significance.
- As approved by the Seacrest Board of Trustees in June 2017, Seacrest's core operating principle is Creative Inquiry.
- Evening classes will be offered to parents helping them explore Creative Inquiry and how it will impact our Seacrest community.
May 12 Meeting Minutes
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May 12, 2017 Meeting Minutes
1. Welcome and thank you to current S.P.A. Officers
2. Parent Association Survey Overview
- 30% response rate with equal response between divisions. Such a response rate is considered typical of surveys.
- 94% of parents said they wanted more family centered events. While 34% wanted parent only events.
- 2017/2018 SPA is aiming toward more family centered events, while still having a few events for parents to have a night to socialize as well.
- 48% of parents said they only check the Seacrest portal once a month. We need to come up with a timelier, efficient method to get information out to families.
- 94% suggested email as a source.
- Text messaging information was also suggested, but needs to be discussed further considering it's currently being used for emergencies.
3. Restructuring of the Seacrest Parents Association
a. Introduction of 2017-2018 Executive Committee
President- Pam Hawkesworth - firstname.lastname@example.com
Vice President- Bill Richards - firstname.lastname@example.com
Treasurer- Andrew Miller - firstname.lastname@example.com
Secretary- Naomi Smith - email@example.com
b. Increase parent involvement
- Many parents are limited on time, have multiple children or are unsure on how they can get involved.
- The S.P.A. is aimed at increasing parent involvement whether it's in the classroom, with clubs, athletics, or events.
- Providing volunteering opportunities for everyone in areas of their interest.
The Seacrest store is being converted to a volunteer office. It will be a designated place for parents to go, stocked with materials and supplies needed for volunteer opportunities throughout the campus. There will also be an area for siblings to play while parents volunteer.
c. Focus on community and family events.
- Stingray Picnic
- Movie Night
- Trunk or treat
- Seacrest Family Scavenger Hunt
d. Monthly meetings – duration, topics
- We want to open the lines of communication, and hear feedback whether it's positive or negative.
- A suggestion box will be located in the new parent volunteer office and on the website.
- Monthly meetings lasting no longer than 1 hour.
- Multiple meeting times throughout the week to ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend a meeting and get involved.
e. Website, availability of information, meeting minutes
Over the summer, the Seacrest portal will be updated to make S.P.A. easier to access. You will find minutes from previous meetings, opportunities for involvement throughout the campus, and a suggestion tab.
4. Middle School Athletics
- 80% participation rate
- Compete in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, which is broken down into two divisions: Middle School A division (7th/8th) and Middle School B division (6th/7th).
- Students can participate in varsity high school sports if no middle school program offered. (i.e. swimming)
- State-mandated sport physical and forms need to be filled out prior to competing in any sport.
- Parent sports meeting on Wednesday the 17th at 6:30pm in the Upper School common room.
5. Dress Code Update Pk-8th
- Lands' End will be the new uniform provider. All uniforms will be ordered through the Lands' End and delivered to your home.
- Collared shirts will be required for Pre-K through Grade 8 students.
- Students can still wear the shirts they currently own.
- Spirit Day Fridays- you can buy everything through the sideline store. Spirit Fridays will continue during the 17-18 school year.
a. The issue of transportation to and from practice (swimming and golf) or games was raised.
- The S.P.A will further investigate this issue, and will be meeting with the Booster club to brainstorm ideas.
7. Upcoming Events
a. End of School Calendar
b. Tentative Preview of 2017-2018 Social Calendar


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About Me
My love of photography began in High School. I was the guy who always had a camera around his neck and shot roll after roll of film. I loved nature photography, shot pictures of my friends and even shot a wedding when I was a teenager. I did not pursue photography as a carreer after High School. I attended the University of Georgia, graduating with a degree in Economics and then began a career in the banking industry. After a few years I decided to go back to photgraphy school in Atlanta at The Southeastern Center for the Arts. I began doing wedding and portrait work after graduating while working at the corporate headquarters of a major camera retailer for several years. In 1996 our son was born and I became a full time stay at home dad. Shooting picures of our son was about all the photography I did for several years. About 10 years ago my discovery of digital photography rekindled my interest inshooting pictures once again. I'd love the opportunity to photograph your family.


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What's an Eljen Prefabricated Composite Drainage System?
An Eljen Prefabricated Composite Drainage System (EPCDS) consists of a high compressive strength waffle-like plastic core protected by a special drainage fabric. Eljen's standard plastic core has a compressive strength of 4300 PSF and has a rate of flow of 15.9 GPM per lineal foot of 12" material at a 1% slope.
How does an Eljen Drain work?
EPCDS allows water or gas to be pressed through a scientifically designed drainage fabric into the plastic core where it is transported by gravity flow away from the area. The Eljen Drain all but eliminates hydrostatic build-up. It's a simple system but it works!
What does an Eljen Drainage System replace?
An Eljen Drainage System replaces drainage materials such as gravel or stone, graded aggregates, sand blankets, filter fabrics and the like. It is by far easier to install then any other type of drain using rock or filter fabric.
Do I need a drainage pipe?
An Eljen Drainage System can be used with or without a drainage pipe. Pipe size is dependent on how much water or moisture it to be removed. If drainage pipe is used surface inlets may be added to certain Eljen Styles.
Is there a choice in Eljen Drainage Systems?
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Eljen Drainage Systems are offered in ten standard styles and hundreds of standard sizes. The sizes range from 2" to 60' in height. Any height over 5 feet makes the maximum length five feet due to size limitations of forming machines. Lengths are normally 5' to 100' long depending on style but may be ordered as required if necessary. In addition Eljen will manufacture a full range of custom styles and sized to your job specifications.
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Eljen EPCDS is manufactured in panels that are completely prefabricated all ready covered with geotechnical drainage fabric to any height specified and any reasonable length. Other drainage products are either 4'x8' panels or are in rolls of 4'x100' and generally have a geotechnical filter fabric only on one side. Other drainage products bond the filter fabric to the cuspations while the Eljen EPCDS drain does not.
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Narrator: Brittany Pressley, Erin Spencer, Hillary Huber, Jorjeana Marie, Kirsten Potter
Published by Random House Audio on 04 April 2017
Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
Genres: Horror, Zombie Apocalypse
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From James DeMonaco, the writer/director of The Purge film franchise, comes the provocative and terrifying last stand of a lone outpost of women in the wake of a deadly pandemic.
Allie Hilts was still in high school when a fire at a top-secret research facility released an air-borne pathogen that quickly spread to every male on the planet, killing most. Allie witnessed every man she ever knew be consumed by fearsome symptoms: scorching fevers and internal bleeding, madness and uncontrollable violence. The world crumbled around her. No man was spared, and the few survivors were irrevocably changed. They became disturbingly strong, aggressive, and ferocious. Feral.
Three years later, Allie has joined a group of hardened survivors in an isolated, walled-in encampment. Outside the guarded walls, the ferals roam free and hunt. Allie has been noticing troubling patterns in the ferals' movements, and a disturbing number of new faces in the wild. Something catastrophic is brewing on the horizon, and time is running out. The ferals are coming, and there is no stopping them.
With Feral, writer/director James DeMonaco and acclaimed novelist Brian Evenson have created a challenging and entertaining novel of timely horror and exhilarating suspense.
©2017 James DeMonaco (P)2017 Random House Audio
I got my first inklings that Feral, by James DeMonaco (creator of The Purge franchise) and BK Evenson, was going to be a troublesome narrative right from the very start. Allie, a high school girl who the male authors want to make sure we understand sleeps in the nude, wakes up to a text message prompting her to click an innocuous link, which ends up taking her to a site where she can watch her best friend having sex. It's clear to Allie that her friend is being secretly filmed, and she's awfully gutted over this discovery. Thankfully, after Allie tells her friend that the boyfriend had invaded her privacy, secretly filmed them having sex, and then mass mailed the video to their entire high school, the bestie is totally OK with all this! It's awesome news, in fact, the bestest thing ever since chocolate and Pornhub. She's gonna be so popular now, like OMG! And then, on an otherwise completely unrelated note, the apocalypse hits.
So, look, I had some issues with Feral. In order to discuss them, I'm going to issue a BIG OL' SPOILER WARNING FOR HERE ON OUT. Please consider yourself warned. Cool? Cool.View Spoiler »
The apocalypse takes the form of a bioengineered virus that affects only the men and turns them feral. Once infected, they possess super-strength, super-speed, and are super, super-violent. The target of their rage is any and all women, and faster than you can say GamerGate, these rabid dudebros are ripping apart cheerleaders, attacking teachers, and beating their wives to death with their bare hands. Allie manages to escape the school, and then we cut to three years later, where the world has turned into basically ever single other zombie story ever told. The women keep themselves secluded in camps, occasionally sending sorties out into the demolished towns, where the threat of crazed, killer men lurks around every corner.
Feral has an awesome premise, and it could have been something special, something that could have paralleled and spoken to the inequities women face and the abuse some of them endure at the hands of men. And for a little while, it does! There are flashes of insight here and there, moments where I thought the authors were going to strive for meaning and use the horror, as horror often does, to make some kind of relevant social commentary. Unfortunately, this all gets squandered as DeMonaco and Evenson opt to travel far more mundane roads, regurgitating every single zombie trope imaginable, while somehow avoiding so much of the commentary baked into the far better stories told by George A. Romero. While the ferals aren't exactly zombies, there's not a whole lot to distinguish them either, and this book is built like a frigging zombie story almost right from the get-go.
Allie, for her part, has adapted well to the apocalypse and is a brilliant heroine – she's smart, she's tough, and she's a brilliant tactician. The end of the world suits her and has given her purpose and meaning. She's a bad-ass feral/zombie killer. Apparently, she also has a sister, but Kim is such an unimportant figure in this book that both Allie and the authors often forget about her entirely. Anywho. Allie's awesome, an epitome of girl power and a survivor.
Never fear, though! There's still one man in the whole human race who is uninfected, and he's here to help restore gender stereotypes and save all these women-folk who have been faring for themselves just fine without him for three years now. Once Sam shows up, tough-girl Allie quickly becomes a damsel in distress, one who requires Sam's rescuing not once, not twice, not three times, but four! Kinda makes you wonder how Allie was able to cope and survive at all lo these several manless years without a big tough guy to keep her safe.
Sam's been abused by women, though, as the search for a cure and the continuation of the human species has brought him into contact with some unsavory survivors. You know how I said there wasn't any kind of social commentary here? Well, I might've been a smidge wrong. Evenson and DeMonaco attempt to, in the grand tradition of zombie narratives, draw some parallels between ferals and the survivors. Turns out that by using their heartless scientific method to try and create a vaccine, the women are little better than the crazed, bloodthirsty men seeking to rape and kill them. Luckily, Sam and Allie have insta-love and his high cheek bones and her thick, lustrous hair just might save the world after all.
Fucking really.
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On the narrative front, Feral is a steaming, mendacious, tone-deaf pile of scat. On the narration front, it's actually pretty well done and the story's shifting points-of-view are told by different women. Structurally, this book is also a mess, with some chapters in third-person omniscient and others in first-person, usually for little rhyme or reason, and mostly just because, with occasional narration shift between Allie and Kim, when the authors or Allie can spare a moment's thought for the poor, burgeoning twelve-year-old actress. The narrators are solid and adept in their readings, and I didn't find any flaws in their delivery of the material or in the production of the audiobook itself. I just wish they would have had far better material to narrate.
Feral is well-packaged and well-narrated, but ultimately it's just not very good. At its core, it's essentially little more than poorly done Young Adult fiction strapped into a zombie harness. There are no shocks and even fewer surprises, other than how badly this whole damn mess was conceived and executed.


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This is one of many off grid surveillance systems being installed at a Hemp Farm in Arizona. They'er budget is a bit low so I had to use some plywood for component mounting. I would prefer a PVC sheet for longevity mostly but also for a more professional look. The client provides most materials for this job. The 1000 Watt Inverter is only there for service work if a drill or other AC voltage tool is required.
The network linking it all together is Ubiquity based with some Ingenious equipment on the Internet WiFi end. The surveillance feeds are received by a simple HP computer the client provided. There the streams are handled by ZoneMinder, an open source surveillance solution. ZoneMinder has a nice API for integration in Mobil Apps, websites and much more.
This client would like to use live streams on his website for promotional purposes. ZoneMinders API makes that pretty easy but to avoid security problems by sending credentials in an image tag, I had to write some JS and Ajax scripts.
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For years girls have been pursuing the right to participate in boy's athletics.
Eventually a boy would pursue the right to participate in girl's athletics.
A male thirteen-year-old Irish field-hockey player managed to get a spot on a New York girls' team.
Then things got sexist. It turns out that Keeling Pilaro is too good for the girls. Literally.
After ten goals and eight assists the brainards who enforce the high school league's rules decided he was just too good. He got bumped and dumped from the all-girl (except him) league.
The boy's family are challenging the decision; it may wind up in court.
Pilaro is taking advantage of the Title IX federal law that is supposed to level the gender playing field. If he wins the playing field may become truly level. That would allow males to compete for slots on girls athletic teams and visa versa. Given the physical advantages of males, female sports will disappear.
Granted, some other brainards may then tweak Title IX to accommodate quotas. I imagine each and every sport being forced by law to reserve fifty percent of its team to each gender.
Half of every basketball team, for example, would be half male and half female with the coach being forced by law to give each gender equal time on the court.
Then, some other brainard will emerge and suggest another tweak. Since the teams and leagues are evenly split between males and females, why not allow the genders to have their own teams and leagues? That would be fair.