text:
Columbus State University has been ranked among the lowest-performing education programs in the country, according to the list compiled by the National Council on Teacher Quality. The university says the survey is not an accurate representation of the undergraduate education program.
Columbus State spokesman John Lester says the council didn't look at what really matters.
"It appears that it looks more at what's on paper rather than what are the outcomes," he says.
He says principles at local schools are pleased with how Columbus State student teachers perform.
"We ask principals are our students prepared once they get into your schools. Overwhelmingly we hear yes they are," Lester explains.
The council looked at several different standards to determine teachers' readiness, including the academic caliber in selecting teacher candidates. Also under review is how well the program trains teacher candidates to teach reading and how well prepared the students are to teach common core standards.
The American Association of Colleges for Teachers Education says this survey is misleading and unreliable saying the council only looked at syllabi, textbooks and student teaching handbooks to collect most of the data.
"When you dive into it a little bit more its not just us its lots of other outfits both national organizations and individual schools that are questioning why and how they did these things," says Lester.
Here is a link to the full survey by the council.
1350 13th Avenue
Telephone: 706.323.3333
Can't find something?
FCC Public File • For problems with the FCC Public File, contact Crystal Johnston • EEO Public Filings •
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Media General Communications Holdings, LLC. A Media General Company.


text:
W North Ave & N Longwood St has a Walk Score of 57 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot.
This location is in the Northwest Community Action neighborhood in Baltimore. Nearby parks include Hanlon Park, Easterwood Park and Easterwood Recreation Center.
Nearby schools include Villa Maria School At Dr Lillie M Jackson, Rosemont Elementary School and Connexions Community Leadership Academy.
The closest grocery stores are Poplar Grove Food Market, Lee's Grocery and Joe Lee Chol Grocery.
Nearby coffee shops include Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. There are nine restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Pizza Boli's, Mike's Carryout and New York Fried Chicken.
W North Ave & N Longwood St is near Coppin State University, Maryland Institute College of Art and University of Maryland - Baltimore.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
By mitchp
via techhive.com
Published: Mar 07 2013 / 15:43
Add your comment
John Munsch replied ago:
3 votes Reply
I guess I should have made a public announcement when my wife and I dumped our Android phones and switched to iPhone. Seriously, people make switches like this all the time, it's not worth a three part article series.
Mandeepbajar replied ago:
0 votes Reply
in my opinion: android phones are any day better than iphone. the only customization available for iphone is : u can only swap its back cover
Upvoters (13)
- mitchp
- mswatcher
- ksh2dzone
- rogerjose81
- ga59067
- milezime
- maroun.baydoun
- justinlawler
- sbp_romania
- locrianmode
- sanne
- girishmony
- indonesiabangkit


text:
Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Tonight I Said Goodbye (St. Martin's Minotaur Mystery) (original 2004; edition 2005)
by Michael Koryta
Work details
Tonight I Said Goodbye by Michael Koryta (2004)
Compact | Rate recommendations
No current Talk conversations about this book.
I always like characters who have good banter, and Lincoln and Joe were pretty good. Amy, aka Lois Lane, wasn't bad either. The story was interesting with sufficient twists and turn, and everything came together pretty well. My only issue was with Julie, I felt like her whole role in the book was too telegraphed by her weird behavior. However, her daughter, Betsy, stole the show from everyone. I will definitely give the next in the series a try as I felt this author has a lot of promise.
One of those books that makes the point that the Russian mafia are the biggest, baddest bad guys around one more time.
My blog post about this book is at this link .
Witty dialog between the partners Perry and Prichard, and a fair amount of action. A not too intolerable variation of (nearly) sleeping with the killer. One wonders if the depiction of the Russian mob is accurate. It was enough to give the series a chance.
Never thought I'd be reading a crime fiction series based in Cleveland, but here I am, enjoying it, and after having read the first book in the series now plan to read the remaining three. Joe and Lincoln are former Cleveland cops, relatively new in the PI business. They get involved with what appears to be a suicide and a missing spouse and child. But as the story unfolds the Russian Mafia, and a number of other bad guys rear their heads. The plot is interesting, good pace, weaves all over, delivers a bit of a twist, and a (not overdone) climax or two. The characters swap more than a fair share of wisecracks, but fortunately stay below the Elvis-Joe threshold. There is a faithful girlfriend who really isn't a girlfriend, but then again....This book rests less on motivation and character analysis in contrast to a Sophie Hannah, Mark Billingham or Elizabeth George. And it doesn't tie back to events of 30 years ago, as is very popular in a lot of crime fiction today. So I'll read the next Lincoln Perry (he's the narrator) of this (so far) four book series and we'll take it from there. PS: Can't say that this book awakened me to a long list of Great Places to See and Things To Do While in Cleveland.
References to this work on external resources.
Wikipedia in English
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 031293209X, Mass Market Paperback)
Investigator Wayne Weston is found dead of an apparent suicide in his upscale Cleveland suburban home. His wife and six-year-old daughter are now missing. The police think the former Marine murdered them. Hoping to exonerate his son, Weston's father hires PIs Lincoln Perry and Joe Pritchard.
Perry and Pritchard soon discover there is much more lying beneath the surface, including rumors of gambling debts, extortion, and a Russian mob that likes to wield baseball bats. But just when Perry and Pritchard believe they are making swift progress, a millionaire real estate tycoon and the FBI advise them to back off of the investigation.
Then without warning, another murder suddenly forces them to change direction in the case as they uncover a trail of deadly twists—but the most shocking secret of all has yet to be unraveled...
Tonight I Said Goodbye is a 2005 Edgar Award Nominee for Best First Novel.
(retrieved from Amazon Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:47:36 -0400)
Investigator Wayne Weston is found dead of an apparent suicide in his home in an up-scale cleveland suburb, and his wife and six-year-old daughter are missing. Weston's father insists that private investigators Lincoln Perry and Joe Pritchard take the case to exonerate his son and find his grand daughter and daughter-in-law. As they begin to work they discover there is much more to the situation than has been described in the prevalent media reports. There are rumours of gambling debts and extortion, and a group of Russians with ties to organised crime who don't appreciate being investigated - a point they make clear with baseball bats. With some assistance from newspaper reporter Amy Ambrose, Perry and Pritchard believe they are making swift progress. But then they are warned off the investigation by a millionaire real estate tycoon and the FBI. Just when they feel they are closing in on a possible source of answers, another murder forces them to change direction in the case.… (more)
(summary from another edition)
Amazon Kindle (3 editions)
Audible (1 edition)
CD Audiobook (2 editions)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
Popular covers
An edition of this book was published by Audible.com.
Is this you?
Become a LibraryThing Author.


text:
Chesapeake, OH, United States | Member Since 2004
"Bless You for Bringing Corinna to a US Audience"
All is not well for Baker Corinna Chapman despite her successful business and the acquisitions of both a promising young apprentice and a handsome, sensual private eye/partner.
Jason, her young apprentice, had entered into a deal to produce "famine bread" for a group of monks who had established themselves in a property in Melbourne. Given that their only complaint had been that she had made the bread taste too good, it seems they were seriously into mortifying the flesh. And speaking of mortifying-- her unwashed, unpleasant and hysterical mother shows up at the bakery to demand Corinna's help in finding Corinna's father, who had taken off on a mid-life crisis to find "young flesh". Finally, it appears that her two young shop assistants hae fallen victim to a dangerous diet aid.
There's other mysteries that Corinna must solve which introduces the reader to some other venues (including one that is distinctly sad), as she searches for her father.
This one is also narrated by the inestimable Louise Siverson in her warm, kind tones.
I'm going to take a break in the series here, but I'm sure I will be back to finish the rest. The second book in the series was Heavenly Pleasures: A Corinna Chapman Mystery. The next is Trick or Treat: A Corinna Chapman Mystery.
"I Am So Glad I Got This Through Kindle Unlimited"
I gave up about 8 chapters into this book. By that time I was bored with all of her characters. They were all stereotypes from the villainous property owner/ crime boss, to his vapid clotheshorse of an adulterous wife, to the spoiled, foul mouthed daughter. Then there was DS Allie Shenton who started out pretty interesting until I realized that her initial stumble because she was wearing high heels meant that I was going to have to listen to descriptions of her trying on clothes rather than doing much policing. Oh, and she is having lustful thoughts about the villainous property owner/crime boss.
By the time I gave up, about an hour and a half into the book, there had also been six or seven sexual encounters of a rather dull and distasteful nature between various characters. I could have accepted that maybe this was some sort of an erotic mystery if the sex scenes had been more artfully done (and if there had been more than a hint that there was going to be an actual mystery). Oh, yes, and if they had been erotic.
I couldn't ding the narrator too, hard given that she didn't have much to work with. I am so thankful that this was part of the Kindle Unlimited program because I didn't have to feel bad about giving up on this book and going on to something more entertaining.
"Kind of Meh Police Procedural"
This book is set in 1997, which could have been made clearer at the beginning. I kept wandering why no one, not even the police, had a cell phone and why there was smoke in enclosed work areas such a pubs and police stations, not to mention a reference to an IRA bombing in the recent past. Come to think of it, I had a Motorola flip phone in 1997 so I still don't know why at least the police didn't have them.
Anyway a Constable of the RMCP, Danutia Dranchuk is seconded to the Peak district in the United Kingdom to learn about community policing. She attends the funeral of the mother of a friend she met in Canada when investigating another murder and learns that her friend has some concerns about whether his mother's death had been caused by some action or inaction of someone in the village. He wants her to take a look at some scrapbooks his mother had kept to try to help him figure out what was going on. There's a Well Dressing going on and a dispute between the rather conservative Vicar and some members of a alternative healing/WICCA group.
There's quite a bit of confusion as Danutia and her friend Arthur keep missing opportunities to look at the scrap books together until about 40% in on the Kindle book when Danutia and Arthur are involved in a car wreck. Arthur had also been a jerk about wearing a seatbelt and ends up with injuries. Danutia has the car examined and learns that the brake line was cut causing the accident.
Meanwhile there is some ritual sheep mutilations and a few break-ins with stolen spoons and Toby Jugs.
There's a bit of excitement toward the end, but the conclusion is a bit weak. I didn't particularly care for the characters either.
The narrator wasn't horrible but I think I have run into her before. She does not do children well, giving the younger boy some sort of pinched, lispy annoying voice.
The is also one of my least favorite tropes in this book-- A character gets a bit tipsy and has unprotected sex and then thinks she has the flu because she is throwing up so often and even the thought of food makes her feel ill. Then after she figures it out every time she does anything active she worries about losing the baby.
And the take away from the book? Don't force your child to do necropsies, it can turn him or her into a psychopath.
"Why Do These People Care So Much About Food?"
The author has apparently created a new genre of Scandinavian crime fiction called Elegant Crime. It supposedly is a combination of chic lit and mystery called Elegant Crime. Half of the characters are upper income types, half are not. But they are all brought together by one obsession-- food. At first I thought it was just local color, a chance to read about snacking life in Stockholm, then it began to intrude into the story-- big plates of food. And it became clear that the good guys in the social sense (not in the criminal sense) give and share food, the disagreeable character reject the offer of food. Many cups of coffee and cinnamon buns are consumed.
Mystery? Oh, there was a mystery in there? Yes, there was. A young girl is found dead under and upturned boat and a man is run over in the street. There seems to be some connection to a lifestyle cult but that's not important. Instead let me tell you about some delectable white chocolates that the heroine consumed before having sex with an old friend.
No, I don't think I would read another book by this author. I'm not sure why the obsession with food but it sure wasn't interesting.
"A Day to Solve a Cold Case"
Detective Stephen Moran has been brought a card relating to the death of a teenaged boy at a posh school for girls. Moran is on the Cold Case Squad, but he really wants to be on the Murder Squad and he thinks that this high profile, unsolved case may be his ticket. The former lead on the case is a woman whose partner has retired and who has some problems with the other men on the Squad so she needs a big solve. All of the current action in the case takes place within one day as Moran and Detective Conway question the girls at St. Kilda's about the death of Chris Harper. However this investigation is interleaved with the back story of the months leading up to Harper's death.
This is one of my favorite types of genre novels. It can be read as a straight mystery with pleasure-- French also provides a satisfying conclusion (which she hasn't always done in the past) although all of the events that happen to the girls at St. Kilda's are not given a rational explanation. However, the book is enriched with references to both classical and christian mythology. Further there is a Appollonian versus Dionysian tension that has made me ruminate about the plot and characters even after I reached the end.
Th e performance was pitch perfect with two excellent readers.
I bounced between a 4 and a 5 on this book but finally settled on a five. It problems should be 4 1/2 but we don't get to give half stars. There was one section near the end that I though could have been shortened but the narrators pulled it through.
"Good Mystery but Investigators Back-Story Weak"
A student is knifed in the library of a University in Ottawa. Did it happen because of his love life, his role in the investigation of a possible research scandal or due to his family's circumstances.
I thought the mystery and the investigation were fairly strong and entertaining. The bits that I found maddening involved the characterization and the backstory of Inspector Green and the other detectives. I don't have to have likeable and moral characters in the mysteries I read, in fact the ones I enjoy the most involve shades of gray. Inspector Green however almost seems to have been done by the numbers: Obsessed investigator-- check. Marriage in trouble-- check. Father dying-- check. New baby-- check. He was a total jerk to his wife and she wasn't a strong enough character to stand up to him in any meaningful way. I was rooting for her to dump him by the time the book ended.
The author has written more in this series so I will maybe dip into a later book to see if I'm still as annoyed by Inspector Green's family life as I was in this one. There's potential if the author could just find the right balance.
The narrator didn't really add anything to the book. Competent but uninspiring.
"Darkly Comic Mystery Set in Laos Post 1975"
Dr Siri Paiboun became Coroner more or less by default. He is 72 years old and had spent most of his earlier years as a doctor treating soldiers injured in the struggle for Communism to take over the government. Now it has succeeded and the worker's utopia has been deserted for the most part by the wealthy and educated class. He has an antique microscope, a few chemicals, and a camera that has a very strictly limited amount of film that his investigations must share with the social events of the nurses. There's a government spy installed behind his mortuary who complains about the smell of the corpses and mystical experiences that interrupts his nights.
The reader was very good and I quite enjoyed listening to this book with it's convoluted plot and interesting background.
"Be Careful What You Ask For--"
Lacey has given up her career as a high flyer in CID and joined the Thames River Police. She's living an a boat moored to a Marina. But she does not stay away from high risk behavior, and this also causes her to find the body of a young woman wrapped in a linen shroud and tangled in some pilings. But this isn't the only body that has been discovered and Lacey is drawn into the investigation on a semi-official basis.
After this exciting start, though, things get a bit slow and I'm not the secondary plot about Mark Joesbury doesn't really seem to contribute to the main story. The situation picks up again with some harrowing story telling near the end, but there is definitely a mid book slump.
I fell in love with Sharon (S. J.) Bolton's audio books 3 or 4 years ago. The major problem was that they were only available in audio in the UK. So every so often I would drop an email to Audible suggesting that they look into bringing her to the US site. I was delighted to see this book when I was browsing the new releases and immediately bought it.
Only unfortunately it is not her best work and it's the fourth book into the Lacy Flint series which means some readers are going to be a bit confused. And frankly the way that the first few chapters bounce around in time made it a bit confusing to me at times.
Lacey has a very complicated and interesting back story. If the reader hasn't read at least the first two books then the visit to the prison and the relationship with Mark Joesbury are kind of floating out there, along with several cryptic comments about Lacey by other characters in the book. In her prior books in this series Bolton managed to control her story to the point that each would novel work as a stand alone. In this case I don't think she handles it as well.
So now Audible, can you please try to get audio rights to retail Bolton's other books? I would buy copies from you, I promise.
"Episodic Due to Original Publication as a Serial"
I had known that this was originally sold on Amazon as part of their serial program. I wasn't interested because I don't like getting stories in dibs and dabs. I want it all at once. So when I saw the Audible version at a good price I bought it. (Hope no one in marketing decides that the world wants serial Audible books.)
The serial structure though as made this into an episodic story as the author tried to make each segment a satisfying story while encouraging readers to keep going. I'm not sure she was successful with this although I did enjoy listening to the entire book. It just felt a bit choppy and she ended up introducing a potentially important character near the conclusion.
Not my favorite McGuire but worth listening to. Mary Robinette Kowal as usual does an outstanding job with the narration.
"A Series of Interconnected Stories"
The central character of this book is Rose Marshall. She's also known as the phantom prom date. She was killed in an accident in 1952 and since then has wandered the roads of this world and the spaces between. Sometimes she is helpful, sometimes she is not. But her world and the characters who inhabit her world paint and interesting picture of ghosts in America. While she does at time mention older creatures such as the Black Dog or Hellhound, most of the stories center around the American love of motor driven vehicles and the lore of the road.
Interesting book that should appeal to those who love urban fantasy. Probably wouldn't particularly appeal to hard core paranormal romance fans though. If you have to have a HEA tread carefully, although there isn't a cliff hanger at the end of this book. It appears to be the first in a series.
Narrator by Amy Landon. This is the first book by her I have listened to. She doesn't have the verve of Mary Robinette Kowal who reads the October Daye books, but she did keep me interested and entertained with no annoying mispronunciations or verbal tics.
"Shakespear, E.A. Poe, and Pocket the Fool"
Combining plot points and characters from The Cask of Amontillado by Poe, Othello and The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare, Moore sends Pocket the Fool off on another adventure, this time in medieval Venice. Pocket, nicknamed Fortunato by the Doge starts at a very low point in his life. He is the intended victim of a conspiracy between some merchants of Venice and Iago who want to start a crusade in order to increase their wealth. The last one had worked so well for them. Pocket is so low that he little cares for his life-- until he discovers that this conspiracy is the cause of his misfortunes! Most Heinous F___ery, as he says.
And the story takes off-- ribald, bawdy and very, very clever as Moore combines characters from all the stories into a fun listen. Christopher Moore is funny when read by oneself, but when Euan Morton does the narrating it is rib splitting and laugh out loud-- if you like Christopher Moore's brand of humor. HIs satire about recent world events is spot on.
So why not 5 stars across the board? I thought that there were a couple of places where it moved a little slow. Also there were so references back to events and characters in Fool that probably would have confused a new reader. I just took it as an opportunity to listen to Fool again.
In fact, if you thinking about buying this listen and have not heard Fool you would do yourself a great favor if you listen to Fool first. Both books have entertaining Author Notes read at the end by Christopher Moore himself explaining why he made the choices he did in terms of characters and time periods.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.


text:
Sign up to receive e-newsletters, discounts and promotions
southwest arts and culture
History museums, artisan galleries, and one-of-a-kind Ozark crafts have to be experience to be appreciated.
live entertainment
Whether you're looking for a play, a comedian, an old-fashioned variety show or even a concert, you'll find it in Southwest Missouri.
Built in 1906, this renovated and remodeled Missouri-Pacific Depot is now owned by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. It houses the Aurora Historical Society Museum, filled with memories of yesteryear of Aurora and surrounding communities.
We are a 'local only' market, with home-grown and handmade items. We have around 35 venders on Saturdays and 20 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Note: Thursdays are in June only.
This friendly downtown microbrewery, housed in a restored bank building that was built in 1888. The old bank vault is where the beer is brewed.
Bootleggers serves a full menu to accompany the in-house brewed beers. Specialties include: baby back ribs; chicken fried steak; fried alligator; beer-battered walleye; and a 20-oz, bone-in, cowboy ribeye.
The brew master creates a wide variety of beer styles and tastes, from flavorful ales and American pilsners to dark stouts and hearty wheat's.
This beautiful hotel is a five-time Choice Hotels Gold Award winner. It is located off of I-44 at exit 80, 13 minutes from the Springfield/Branson National Airport.
Guestrooms have a 32" flat-panel HDTV. Executive suites include a 42" flat-panel HDTV, writing desk with a comfortable office chair, and a sofa seating area.
Stop on in and allow us to "wow" you with southern charm and fresh accommodations.
The Springfield Cardinals are the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They are one of eight teams in the Texas League, along with the Arkansas Travelers, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Tulsa Drillers, the Corpus Christi Hooks, the Frisco RoughRiders, the Midland RockHounds and the San Antonio Missions.
Home games are played at Hammons Field. Individual game tickets can be purchased by calling 417-863-2143, at the ticket office at Hammons Field, and online by visiting our website. Ticket prices range from $6 to $24, depending on seat location. Season tickets and group tickets are available.
When the Cardinals play on Saturdays and Sundays, the ticket office opens at 10 a.m. On game days, the ticket office remains open through game time.
The Hammons Field gates open one hour prior to game time.
Uncle Doc's Flea Market is located in the historic Bank Hotel in Aurora. Providing fleas of all types, great stories, free popcorn and bargains galore.
Baseball and Brews
Enjoy a Missouri brewery tour and a day at the ballpark.
Contact Us | Blog | Privacy Statement | ADA Compliance | Help Us Help You | Facebook Disclaimer
Listings of businesses and events appearing on this site are supplied by the entities themselves. All information is subject to change without notice. Listings are posted for information only. The Missouri Division of Tourism (MDT) assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or the content of individual listings or for the validity of any Web links included therein. A listing appearing on VisitMO does not imply endorsement or recommendation by MDT, the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the State of Missouri or any department/division thereof.
Web Development by SteadyRain Internet Strategy, Web Design, and Online Marketing


text:
Russia's elections are not intended to produce surprises, just as its streets are not meant to heave with protesters and its political leaders are not supposed to be publicly booed. The country's "managed democracy", with the media muzzled, only tame opposition candidates allowed and widespread vote-rigging, is designed to hand big victories to Vladimir Putin and his United Russia party. Yet the Duma election on December 4th produced an upset: United Russia's share of the vote fell from 64% to under 50%, giving it only a slim majority. Even more remarkably, demonstrators took to the streets in the biggest protests Russia has seen in years, chanting "Russia without Putin" before troops poured in to stop themposted by Anything at 12:46 AM on December 10, 2011 [2 favorites]
The authorities agreed to allow Saturday's demonstrations to go ahead following negotiations with opposition leaders.I don't know any further specifics and maybe I'm off base here but the thought of 30000 protesters being bottled in like that sounds a bit scary.
The two sides reached a deal in which Moscow would allow a high-turnout if the rally was relocated from downtown Revolution Square to Bolotnaya Square, a narrow island in the Moscow River.
« Older New Evangelicals... | I live online as much as I liv... Newer »
This thread has been archived and is closed to new comments


text:
Your Favorite Flora: Plants or Flowers?
Reader Survey
Indoor plants and flowers: the apartment-dweller's easiest method of bringing the outside in. Even if you have no outdoor space to speak of, you can always accessorize with flora on a small scale indoors. Whether it's potted plants or cut flowers that float your boat, there are pros and cons to each choice.
Potted Plants...
• Are cost-effective. Plants are generally cheaper than flowers, especially considering how much longer they can last. If you can keep them alive, they're a fantastic way of decorating on the cheap.
• Are low-maintenance. Apart from remembering to water them and maybe occasionally trim some dead leaves, potted plants are easy. In comparison, choosing, trimming and artfully arranging a bunch of flowers, only to throw them out and clean the vase a week later, can seem like rather a lot of work.
Cut Flowers...
• Offer color. The bright hues of fresh flowers can accent a room in a way that most green plants, lovely as they are, just can't do. Whether they're a panacea for the winter blues or a celebration of summer, colorful blooms just tend to make us happy.
• Give you options. This makes me feel strangely guilty to admit, but sometimes I get bored of my potted plants. When you've been staring at the same miniature shrub for months or even years, it can lose a bit of its allure. Fresh flowers, on the other hand, die long before you can tire of them, and changing the type, color and vase is as easy as buying a new bunch.
Of course, there's no real reason to choose between the two, and I'll wager that many homes sport a mix of plants and flowers. But just for fun, where do you stand here? Plants or flowers?
(Image: Left Side Design*Sponge, Right Side Fine Little Day)
17 Comments
You're right, why does it have to be either/or? I have a mix of both. There are plenty of flowering plants that can be potted indoors!
The best of both worlds - a flowering plant. We have an orchid that was in bloom for several months, then sent out new shoots and bloomed for several more months.
Actually, I only like cut flowers if they came from my own garden., especially peonies, which are beautiful and have a wonderful scent.
I rarely have either. I prefer my plant life in my landscape, and there I have flowering perennials, shrubs, trees... Indoors I gave up on potted plants (little space for them, pets that munch on them, no time for proper maintenance) and cut flowers are so ephemeral, they depress me -- when they wilt I feel bad. Odd, I know!
Both. Plants because they're definitely more economical. I tend to only have fresh flowers every other week, but definitely when people are coming over. They're too expensive to buy all the time. I love fresh flowers, but there are just too many places where I'd put them to justify buying them all the time. Ideally, I'd have flowers all over the place, but flowering plants or colorful plants help do the job just as well.
I use also both - Nice to have your garden / terrasse plants inside during cold winter.They give flowers and atmosphere. To collect in a table is nice : create your own botanical garden - some under glass - House - Succolenter need not much water - they can look like a sculptur / green design.
I like to keep the plants and flowers outdoors now that I have ample garden views. I preferred potted plants when I lived in apartments. I rotated them from outdoors when I had a balcony or patio.
my place has poor natural lighting and my attempts with potted plants were not successful. So I have been going with cut flowers. a bit expensive yes- but I really enjoy them. Especially when they are fragrant.
I'm definitely a plant person indoors. I have tons of plants, but rarely keep cut flowers around. I do like flowers, but I only rarely buy them.
Part of it is budget. A small green plant can cost less than a bouquet of flowers, and lasts a lot longer. I also find them easier to maintain. Fresh flowers require trips to the store, changing of water, and tossing when they are done. Potted plants require maintenance too, of course, but it's not so frequent and they rarely need immediate attention.
Outside though, I'm a total flower girl. If it doesn't have flowers (preferably large and showy), I probably won't plant it in my yard.
@Square_feet - get a peace lily. They're best for indirect light or very little light, so they're practically indestructible for homes without a lot of sun. I have one in my office cubicle, which gets absolutely NO natural light, and it's fine. It's not as lively as the one in my house, which does get light, but it's not dead :)
Indoors I have potted plants (and the veranda is full of potted herbs and vegetables...).
That said, the exceptions I do make is cut tulips in spring and cut sunflowers in late summer - I'm not a fan of flowers, but tulips and sunflowers just make me so happy!
@ROS - I know what you mean about sunflowers. I don't DARE plant them in a yard though. They can get way too big.
Coming next week: Which is better -- chairs or tables?
Plants have a much more permanent home in my space. I tend to build relationships with them as I care for my many plants over the years. Flowers are bi-weekly or monthly visitors. I don't care for nor have the time to always keep fresh flowers in my house on a weekly basis, but def. are included in my 'housescape' when I can.
If you need some color among your green plants, get an oxalis triangularis (purple shamrock). I inherited mine from a friend. The leaves are like flowers.
Plants. They last.
I'm down the middle with orchids, but flowers for me.
100% plants. I have a wicked pollen allergy, so the choice is made for me. I dont't think I'd like flowers anyways. They're the divas of decorating: way too high maintenance!


text: Comments on: Scott Brown says he won't run for Massachusetts governor Back to the article » By Associated Press | August 21, 2013 | 12:00 am BOSTON (AP) — Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown said Wednesday night he won't be a candidate for Massachusetts governor next year. The former Republican senator and state lawmaker spoke on WBZ-AM's "NightSide With Dan Rea" radio program. "I have decided, with my wife's blessing, that I will not be running for governor of Massachusetts in 2014," Brown said. He said he wants to fulfill his... Web URL: http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2534565 Share this article on Facebook or Twitter Print this article


text:
Bryan Bulaga grateful for opportunity at LT
Green Bay Packers tackle Bryan Bulaga discussed the team's OTAs (organized team activities) following Tuesday afternoon's practice.
Scheduled to appear: Andrew Quarless and Casey Hayward
Packers fans 21 years and older are invited to bring the spirit of Green Bay to Chicago a day early with a free Packers Everywhere Pep Rally. Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy will take part in the pre-gameday excitement by greeting fans and participating in a Q-and-A session with Wayne Larrivee, the radio voice of the Packers. Packers alumni Mark Chmura and Don Beebe will also be at the rally to socialize with fans, sign autographs and discuss their thoughts on the next day's game against the Bears. A round-table discussion with Packers.com writers Vic Ketchman, Mike Spofford and the audience will conclude the event.


text:
Some information is missing or invalid below.
Learn more.
Make your mark in Mudd jewelry. Capture everyone's attention when you wear a pair of these filigree teardrop earrings. You'll have the perfect earrings for every occasion with this gold-, silver- and bronze-tone earring set.
- Antiqued finishes offer vintage flair.
- Details:
- 3-pair set
- Silver-tone earrings: 1 3/4-in. length
- Gold-tone earrings: 2 1/4-in. length
- Bronze-tone earrings: 2 1/4-in. length
- Pierced
- Fishhook backings
- Silver, gold & bronze tone
Sponsored Links
The links below are ads provided by the Google AdWords™ program. Outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. These ads are provided by Google and are labeled as sponsored links. Clicking on these links will open a new tab displaying that respective company's own website. The website you link to is not affiliated with or sponsored by Kohls.com


text:
|This Article
|Bibliographic References
|Add to:
ASCII Text
Preeti Ranjan Panda, M. Balakrishnan, Anant Vishnoi, "Compressing Cache State for Postsilicon Processor Debug," IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol. 60, no. 4, pp. 484-497, April, 2011.
@article{ 10.1109/TC.2010.123,
author = {Preeti Ranjan Panda and M. Balakrishnan and Anant Vishnoi},
title = {Compressing Cache State for Postsilicon Processor Debug},
journal ={IEEE Transactions on Computers},
volume = {60},
number = {4},
issn = {0018-9340},
year = {2011},
pages = {484-497},
doi = {http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/TC.2010.123},
publisher = {IEEE Computer Society},
address = {Los Alamitos, CA, USA},
RefWorks Procite/RefMan/Endnote
JO - IEEE Transactions on Computers
TI - Compressing Cache State for Postsilicon Processor Debug
A1 - Preeti Ranjan Panda,
A1 - M. Balakrishnan,
A1 - Anant Vishnoi,
KW - Postsilicon validation
KW - processor debug
KW - cache compression.
JA - IEEE Transactions on Computers
[1] B. Vermeulen, M.Z. Urfianto, and S.K. Goel, "Automatic Generation of Breakpoint Hardware for Silicon Debug," Proc. 41st Design Automation Conf., June 2004.
[2] K.J. Balakrishnan, N.A. Touba, and S. Patil, "Compressing Functional Tests for Microprocessors," Proc. 14th Asian Test Symp. Asian Test Symp., Dec. 2005.
[3] E. Anis and N. Nicolici, "Low Cost Debug Architecture Using Lossy Compression for Silicon Debug," Proc. Conf. Design, Automation and Test in Europe, pp. 225-230, Apr. 2007.
[4] S. Park and S. Mitra, "IFRA: Instruction Footprint Recording and Analysis for Post-Silicon Bug Localization in Processors," Proc. IEEE/ACM Design Automation Conf., June 2008.
[5] H. Fang, C. Tong, B. Yao, X. Song, and X. Cheng, "CacheCompress: A Novel Approach for Test Data Compression with Cache for IP Embedded Cores," Proc. Int'l Conf. Computer-Aided Design (ICCAD '07), Nov. 2007.
[6] M. Kjelso, M. Gooch, and S. Jones, "Design and Performance of a Main Memory Hardware Data Compressor," Proc. 22nd EUROMICRO Conf., Sept. 1996.
[7] R.B. Tremaine, P.A. Franaszek, J.T. Robinson, C.O. Schulz, T.B. Smith, M.E. Wazlowski, and P.M. Bland, "IBM Memory Expansion Technology (MXT)," IBM J. Research and Development, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 271-285, 2001.
[8] J. Ziv and A. Lempel, "A Universal Algorithm for Sequential Data Compression," IEEE Trans. Information Theory, vol. IT-23, no. 3, pp. 337-343, May 1977.
[9] T.A. Welch, "A Technique for High-Performance Data Compression," Computer, vol. 17, no. 6, pp. 8-19, June 1984.
[10] M.-B. Lin, "A Hardware Architecture for the LZW Compression and Decompression Algorithms Based on Parallel Dictionaries," J. VLSI Signal Processing Systems, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 369-381, 2000.
[11] C. Su, C.-F. Yen, and J.-C. Yo, "Hardware Efficient Updating Technique for LZW CODEC Design," Proc. 1997 IEEE Int'l Symp. Circuits and Systems, June 1997.
[12] K.-J. Lin and C.-W. Wu, "A Low-Power CAM Design for LZ Data Compression," IEEE Trans. Computers, vol. 49, no. 10, pp. 1139-1145, Oct. 2000.
[13] R. Samanta and R.N. Mahapatra, "An Enhanced CAM Architecture to Accelerate LZW Compression Algorithm," Proc. 20th Int'l Conf. VLSI Design, Jan. 2007.
[14] E.A. Daoud and N. Nicolici, "Real-Time Lossless Compression for Silicon Debug," IEEE Trans. Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, vol. 28, no. 9, pp. 1387-1400, Sept. 2009.
[15] L. Benini, D. Bruni, B. Ricco, A. Macii, and E. Macii, "An Adaptive Data Compression Scheme for Memory Traffic Minimization in Processor-Based Systems," Proc. IEEE Int'l Symp. Circuits and Systems (ISCAS '02), May 2002.
[16] Y. Zhang and R. Gupta, "Data Compression Transformations for Dynamically Allocated Data Structures," Proc. Int'l Conf. Compiler Construction (CC), Apr. 2002.
[17] H. Lekatsas and W. Wolf, "Code Compression for Embedded Systems," Proc. 35th Design Automation Conf., June 1998.
[18] H. Lekatsas and W. Wolf, "SAMC: A Code Compression Algorithm for Embedded Processors," IEEE Trans. Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, vol. 18, no. 12, pp. 1689-1701, Dec. 1999.
[19] L. Yang, R.P. Dick, H. Lekatsas, and S. Chakradhar, "CRAMES: Compressed RAM for Embedded Systems," Proc. Third IEEE/ACM/IFIP Int'l Conf. Hardware/Software Codesign and System Synthesis, Sept. 2005.
[20] A.R. Alameldeen and D.A. Wood, "Adaptive Cache Compression for High-Performance Processors," Proc. 31st Ann. Int'l Symp. Computer Architecture (ISCA '04), June 2004.
[21] J.-S. Lee, W.-K. Hong, and S.-D. Kim, "Design and Evaluation of a Selective Compressed Memory System," Proc. Int'l Conf. Computer Design (ICCD '99), Oct. 1999.
[22] H. Lekatsas, J. Henkel, and W. Wolf, "A Decompression Architecture for Low Power Embedded Systems," Proc. Int'l Conf. Computer Design, Sept. 2000.
[23] A.R. Alameldeen and D.A. Wood, "Frequent Pattern Compression: A Significance-Based Compression Scheme for L2 Caches," technical report, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, Apr. 2004.
[24] V.S. Miller and W.N. Wegman, "Variation on a Theme by Ziv and Lempel," Combinatorial Algorithms on Words, vol. F12, pp. 131-140, 1985.
[25] W. Fung, "Low Power Circuits for Multiple Match Resolution and Detecting for Ternary CAM," MSc thesis, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Eng., Univ. of Waterloo, 2004.
[26] D. Burger and T. Austin, "The Simplescalar Tool Set, Version 2.0," Technical Report cs-tr-97-1342, June 1997.
[27] J. Edler and M. Hill, "Dinero IV Trace-Driven Uniprocessor Cache Simulator," http://www.cs.wisc.edu/markhillDineroIV/, 2010.
[28] H. Ghasemzadeh, S.S. Mazrouee, and M.R. Kakoee, "Modified Pseudo LRU Replacement Algorithm," Proc. 13th Ann. IEEE Int'l and Workshop Eng. of Computer Based Systems, Mar. 2006.
[29] D. Tarjan, S. Thoziyoor, and N.P. Jouppi, "CACTI 4.0," technical report, HP Laboratories, June 2006.
[30] A. Vishnoi, P.R. Panda, and M. Balakrishnan, "Online Cache State Dumping for Processor Debug," Proc. IEEE/ACM Design Automation Conf., pp. 358-363, 2009.


text:
Thursday Market
10 AM to 2 PM, YEAR ROUND, RAIN OR SHINE
The Thursday market offers seasonal produce favorites and a wide array of street food. See this week's Thursday Market Specials »
This list represents farmers, food crafters, and restaurants that are in the Thursday market. Many sellers come and go seasonally, so check back or sign up for our weekly e-letter for updates. To see who's in or out this week, view our Market Update »
Thursday Sellers
About CUESA
CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture) is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through the operation of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and its educational programs. Learn More »


text:
North Oconee and Fitzgerald impressively sewed up their region championships Friday.
No. 10-ranked North Oconee improved its record to 9-0 with a 17-6 victory at No. 7 Elbert County to win the Region 8-AA South title. North Oconee will play Banks County, the North subregion champion, next Friday to determine the region title and No. 1 seed for the playoffs. It's the first undefeated season for North Oconee, which began playing football in 2004. and improved coach Terry Tuley's record at the school to 51-13 in six seasons. The veteran coach won his 100th career game earlier this season.
No. 5 Fitzgerald completed a 9-1 regular season with a decisive 39-0 victory at No. 6 Brooks County. That clinched the Region 1-AA title for the Purple Hurricanes, who earn the right to host a first-round state playoff game.
Other news of note:
October 29th, 2011
8:17 am
1AA being the strongest region by all estimates, Fitz should be ranked #1 in the state for AA. Any complaints can be handled in the playoffs.
October 29th, 2011
10:28 am
Sure thing….Fitz is #1….
October 29th, 2011
11:00 am
Why in the World is Lamar not ranked. They have not had a close game all season and yet still no one shows them any love. Who knows maybe this is what the team needs to keep them motivated.
October 29th, 2011
12:33 pm
Why not….Lamar is also #1
That is how much rankings are worth.
October 31st, 2011
8:58 am
While I agree Lamar deserves some love … they were lucky to get out of Morgan with a 38-35 OT win …..


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Actually, just the reverse today. I was doing my whirlwind weapon quest on my freshly 30 forsaken warrior today, and when I completed it, a human warrior ran up and started it, alone. I convinced my level 63 paladin partner to give him a hand to. We engaged in a little emote RP, which was nice, and her seemed quite thankful.


text:
saltlakecity warpedtour
Show More Likes
Rehearsal day here in #SaltLakeCity, whose ready for #WarpedTour?!
GAAH! I'm so excited. July 18!
Me! I will see you tomorrow!!!
ME! See you tomorrow!!
Love the bus!!
Connect your Instagram account or comment on Facebook
Helping eradicate breast cancer by supporting young people & educating them on prevention, early detection, & cancer-causing toxins.
Followgram is the most complete web interface to enjoy your Instagram photos. This site uses the API of Instagram but is not certified by Instagram.
Followgram.me v.1.2 (beta) © 2012 IQUII - All rights reserved
Recommended by Instagramers and Instagramers Italia
instagram web viewer
instagram business
Fill the form below to request more information about advertise your business on Followgram.


text:
Safe stolen from NC restaurant
12/6 UPDATE: Authorities arrested Brian Anthony Powell, 27, of Kill Devil Hills, NC shortly before 8:00 p.m. Thursday in Rockingham County, NC. He is charged with Felony Breaking and Entering, Felony Larceny, and Safecracking.
His bond has been set $30,000 and he is still in custody as of this morning, according to the Sheriff's Office. Aurhorities say he's the man who was carrying the safe.
CURRITUCK CO., NC-Three people broke into a North Carolina restaurant and stole the safe.
Photos from Currituck BBQ Company show a man carrying the safe away and two other people with hooded jackets running across the lot.
According to the company's Facebook page, the actual break-in was closer to midnight not 12:40 am as the surveillance video time stamp shows.
They got in through a side door and went right to the office to get the safe. Nothing else was taken.
The Sheriff's Office says a woman and two men, likely in their 20s to early 30s, were involved. They believe the woman is white; one of the men appears to be African-American with a goatee and may have cornrows. The race of the third person hasn't been determined
If you can help find these people or know anything about the robbery, call the Currituck County Sheriff's Office at 252-453-8204.


text:
In Australia , Rentokil Initial offer top quality, value for money, clever business services in:
Contact us if you would like more information on any of our products and services.
Rentokil Initial is committed to helping to improve the environment of the local Australian communities we work in. We have programs underway across Australia , to work with our employees to make our workplaces safer, greener and more responsive to their needs.


text:
Join 500,000+ Artists
Its' free and it takes less than 10 seconds!
This is a speed paint I did today( 2 hours ) of a character from my upcoming comic. Was inspired by all great work on this forum of late. Have included another piece from 2 years back I'm fond of. Hope people like.
Similar Threads
- Speed Paint
- speed paint OWL
- Art: speed paint
- Art: speed paint
- Art: Speed Paint
which one took you only two hours?
if it's the first one, i'm blown away, cause the figure looks pretty refined.
one crit on the first one:
the legs on the main figure seem to have some proportional problems.
the thighs look too short and the front foot way to large.
Might want to get your monitor color calibrated. Everyone looks really purple.
Developed Actively by vBSocial.com
The Art Department
SpringOfSea's Sketchbook


text:
- News
- Calendar
- Blogs
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Business
- Lifestyles
- Community
- Opinion
- About Us
- Classifieds
- Coupons
- Local Savings
- Green Editions
- Legal Notices
- Contests
- Weekly Ads
South Whidbey parks office to close for move
South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District will be closed for three days next week for the move into the new park headquarters in the former South Whidbey Health Services building.
The district office will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13 for the move.
The offices for the park district will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16.
Those needing to register for a program or reach park staff before the closure should call before 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Parks staff said a holiday open house will be held in early December for the public, with Santa and his elves.
Trending Stories Sep 15 - Sep 22
We encourage an open exchange of ideas on this story's topic, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. Personal attacks, inappropriate language, and off-topic comments may be removed, and comment privileges revoked, per our Terms of Use. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.blog comments powered by Disqus
Read the latest Green Edition
Browse the print edition page by page, including stories and ads.
Sep 20 edition online now. Browse the archives.
Local display advertising by PaperG


text:
Item Description :
Brand: PRADA
Style: Shoulder Tote Bag
Dimensions (cm): w:44cm h:31cm d:12cm (approx)
Dimensions (inches): w:17.3" h:12.2" d:4.7" (approx)
Strap Drop: 29cm → 11.4" (approx)
Material: Nylon
Main color: Black
Comes with: None
Special Features: This bag has Interior one zipper pocket and exterior one zipper pocket for easy organization.
Item Condition :Outside: A Inside:A
Exterior: GOOD CONDITION .
Corners:Normal use GOOD CONDITION ..
Interior:GOOD CONDITION .
Pocket(s): Good condition .
Odor: NONE.
Item Condition Grade:
NS : New or new without tag
S : Like new,used only a few times.
SA : Excellent condition,Pre owned but no noticeable damage.
A : Very good condition,Used several times has a bit of signs of gentle use.
AB : Good condition,Slight signs of use such as minor scratches or stains.
B : OK condition,Pre owned with normal signs of use.
BC : Used condition,Pre owned with signs of use,But not heavily damaged.
C : Vintage,Pre owned with visible signs of use and have some damage.
D : Very Vintage,Pre owned,badly-damaged.


text:
Halloween is the best time of year for all things bad for you. Candy overload, sweets galore, and my personal favorite, candy corn cupcakes. These gems have been a staple in my cooking arsenal for the past few years, and let me tell you -- they are crowd pleasers.
Don't let the look fool you, these aren't your average pumpkin cupcakes with candy corn cream cheese frosting. Come one, come all -- prepare to be dazzled and amazed. Make these for your friends, and they may start confusing you for Martha Stewart. Hey, things could be worse, right?
For the cupcake (adapted from Martha Stewart)
For the icing:
Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium bowl, then set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together light brown sugar, sugar, unsalted butter, and eggs until well combined. Slowly add your dry ingredients to your wet mixture and stir well. Whisk in the pumpkin puree.
3. Pour batter into lined cupcake tin, filling each liner a little more than halfway. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the cake is browned on top and bounces back when pressed gently.
4. Using an electric mixer, mix butter and cream cheese until well combined and fluffy. A half cup at a time, add in the powdered sugar and mix well. When frosting has reached desired consistency, fold in vanilla extract.
5. Split your frosting into three bowls, two of which should have about 2 cups of frosting and the third will only have 1. Dye one of the larger bowls yellow and the other large bowl orange by mixing 12 drops of yellow food coloring with 4 drops of red. The third bowl, which has the least frosting, leave white. That will be your top dollop.
6. Pipe the three different colors of frosting onto your cooled pumpkin cupcakes using a piping bag. Layer first with the yellow, then orange, and finally white. Finish off each cupcake with a candy corn, and serve.
Will you be baking this Halloween?
Image via Emily Abbate


text:
Just so long you are aware of a few pitfalls.
There is no built in ethernet port. You can buy an adapter that can be connected via the USB port. But there is only one USB port. And obviously there is no built in optical drive. A portable optical drive would need to be used.
If you can deal without these then yes, i agree, a lovely looking piece of kit if getting used for surfing the net, running VMWare, office documents. For using more processor intensive applications however you might be better to look at a macbook pro?


text:
flower,holiday,love,heart,star,sex,bike,cycling,dj,music,record,amerika,dj,sport,car,dog,natur,baby,couple,sun,summer,play,game,tennis, soccer
This great custom product in royal blue from our department Kids & Babies and Hoodie category can be printed just for you in the size and style you like. The design play game was created by zora and uploaded to Spreadshirt for you to have printed on a Hoodie. Next to a host of other great customized designs, you can find this play game design in Spreadshirt's Baseball category. If you are interested in topics like DJ or Dog, then you'll love play game designs by zora. Spreadshirt also offers a huge selection of custom t-shirts, hoodies and accessories for the category Baseball as well as top Play clothing. zora's designs have already impressed many of our customers, so we are sure that we've got right stuff for you! Spreadshirt is your destination for great designs of all kinds – whether it's DJ, Dog or Play. We are sure that you will find something nice in our shop, there are many amazing custom Baseball t-shirts, hoodies, or accessories for you to find!Tags: Design ID: 11739527
sunglasses_mustache3 Other Designed by surreal197
love to train Designed by skill11
Wicked strong Designed by 3087565
The Official Save the Ta-tas® Logo Other Designed by SAVETHETATAS
A mustache with a gift ribbon Other Designed by namo
Two owls Other Designed by SumuLee
Sloth Love Hug iPhone 4/4S Case Designed by carlhuber
segelschiff_o_3c Bags Designed by Judith-M83
This pullover hooded sweatshirt for toddlers has a jersey-lined double-needle hem hood and side seam pockets. The cuffs and waistband are ribbed and the shoulders, armholes, cuffs and waistband are cover-stitched. The fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester fleece and has a fabric weight of 8.0 oz.
still to fill


text:
Important Announcement: Handango Android Catalog
- Join Date
- Sep 2008
- Posts
- 1
Important Announcement: Handango Android Catalog
Handango, the original multi-platform app store, will be launching one of the industrys first Android catalogs in November. Handango has served millions of customers since 1999 and has become the trusted and agnostic source for smartphone content. Handango's legacy is with the early adopters and, in fact, Handango has supported Linux applications for many years. Content providers building Android applications and looking for distribution are encouraged to contact Will Pinnell ([email protected] or +1.972.894.0467) for priority in the promotion of the content within the catalog.
Beginning October 1st, content providers will be able to add Android applications directly to developer accounts and choose to distribute them to customers in three ways:
1) Give them away for free
2) Sell them for a one-time purchase fee
3) Set them up as a monthly, quarterly, or yearly subscription fee (subscription APIs provided at no cost)
Content providers are encouraged to jump on this opportunity as soon as possible in order to maximize distribution and revenue as soon as the first Android phone is in the market. If youre an existing Handango content partner, simply add the new Android content to your account. If youre not yet working with Handango, you can apply to become a software partner at http://developer.handango.com and your application will be accepted within 24 hours. Depending on volume, content providers keep 50-70% of the suggest retail price that they provide, less any transaction costs that might occur.
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
Question regarding VZW tones catalog online+By kjo in forum Verizon Wireless ForumReplies: 5Last Post: 11-18-2008, 3:45 PM
T-Mobile / Google Android HTC phone announcementBy JFB in forum Wireless NewsReplies: 7Last Post: 09-25-2008, 1:59 AM
AT&T to Make Napster Music Catalog Available Via Wireless DownloadBy Ironwalt in forum AT&T Wireless ForumReplies: 0Last Post: 10-22-2007, 11:49 AM
Press Release: Motorola Debuts Comprehensive Solutions CatalogBy MOTOhooligan in forum MOTOROLAReplies: 3Last Post: 09-13-2007, 1:17 PM
Motorola's New 2003 Product CatalogBy ShoresGuy in forum MOTOROLAReplies: 0Last Post: 02-25-2003, 6:46 PM


text:
The husband loved it but it could have used a bit more liquid and a few more minutes to get the rice to the perfect consistency for me.
Green Rice
Hola07 Posted: 08/25/11
tara31 Posted: 09/16/12
Excellent Mexican side dish! Made as directed except for using veggie broth and brown rice. Served with Mexican Lasagna - perfect complement!
MCasetxtx Posted: 08/03/12
Very tasty. I tried it for a circle supper and everyone there enjoyed it as well.


text:
DeSoto ISD
Dallas police have arrested a North Texas teacher for allegedly having sex with two of her teenage students.
DeSoto ISD To Use Presidents' Day To Make Up For Ice Storm Closures
The DeSoto Independent School District announced Saturday that students will not have Presidents' Day off.
Studying The Effects Of Concussions On Young Athletes
The pressure to play hard is the norm for so many young athletes. Yet sometimes, the intensity of the game can push students too far, leading to a serious injury like a concussion.
DeSoto School Board To Discuss Future Of New Superintendent
The DeSoto School Board is set to discuss the future of the new superintendent who came from an Atlanta school system embroiled in allegations of widespread cheating on standardized tests.
1st Day On Job = Paid Leave For New DeSoto Superintendent
Trustees of the DeSoto Independent School District held a lengthy closed-door meeting that lasted late into the night before Superintendent Kathy Augustine read a statement announcing she was taking the leave of absence effective Tuesday.
1st Day For Just-Hired DeSoto Superintendent Could Be Her Last
Today is the first day on the job for DeSoto's new school superintendent. But, under fire for a cheating scandal in Georgia, Kathy Augustine's first day could also be her last.
Georgia Investigation Has New DeSoto Superintendent Under Suspicion
She won't officially start work until next week but the new DeSoto Independent School District Superintendent is already under a cloud of suspicion. New hire Dr. Kathy Augustine comes to DeSoto from the Atlanta, Georgia school system.


text:
Corn Creek is a tiny spot of green in a vast sea of Mojave Desert Scrub that attracts desert birds and migrant species like a magnet. Of all the places to watch birds around Las Vegas, historically this has been the best place for finding desert species, seasonal migrants, and unusual migrants -- this is where the birds showed up. Water brings in desert species, trees attract migrants (fruit and cover), and the area is small enough to work it over and follow birds from one side to the other, but habitat changes seem to be leading to an uncertain future. Despite habitat changes, this remains a good birding place and place for watching dragonflies.
Link to historic pre-Visitor Center photos, Phase 1 construction photos, and Phase 2 construction photos.
Link to map of Corn Creek.
Corn Creek is a desert oasis located on the edge of a broad, flat valley at the foot of the Sheep Mountains. Several springs in the area provide water for Honey Mesquite, Cottonwood Trees, and wetland plant species. Two springs were used by late-1800s homesteaders, and these springs still provide water for the pond, trees, grass, and orchards that remain.
Most of the habitat immediately surrounding Corn Creek is low-elevation Mojave Desert scrub (creosote bush, white bursage, fourwing saltbush, and a few Mojave yucca). This area is in the rain shadow of the Spring Mountains (to the west), so it gets less rain than usual even for a desert, and as a result the vegetation is sparse and stunted.
To the north of Corn Creek, a long strip of Mesquite-Sand Dune Woodland habitat runs up the valley. This vegetation is supported by subsurface water flow and a few springs. Much of the Las Vegas Valley was covered by similar Sand Dune Woodlands before development. To the west of Corn Creek (along the entrance road), a broad saltbush flat covers the bottom of the valley. To the east, the Sheep Range rises to elevations of about 10,000 feet. These mountains have extensive Pinyon-Juniper Woodlands, smaller areas of Yellow-Pine Forest, and even Bristlecone Pine Forests at highest-elevations. These woodlands provide habitat for montane species that sometimes come down to Corn Creek.
Bird the area by walking north past the Visitor Center into the natural area. Immediately to the left is the cement pond, and just past a foot bridge, a side trail turns right to the two springs that feed the area.
Beyond the footbridge, the trail wraps west around the north side of the cement pond to a trail junction (dirt road). From there, use paths of least resistance to wander about and bird the area.
Turning to the right on the service road, the route crosses over a low hill. To the left is the Pahrump Poolfish habitat, and to the right is the Railroad Tie Cabin. Following the service road around to the west about 75 yards past the cabin, the Birdsong Trail takes off to the right. This 0.4-mile loop starts on the service road and runs north to wet areas with trees (see site map), then comes back to the service road by the fenced maintenance yard (farther west).
There are no services at Corn Creek, so be sure you have enough gas to get there and back. Bring water and snacks. Picnicking is not allowed at Corn Creek, but there is a picnic area by a spring with cottonwood trees up the hill to the southeast (Table 1, Site 423). You can see the trees from the Corn Creek parking area, about a mile up the Mormon Well Road.
Corn Creek Field Station is located northwest of Las Vegas on the Desert National Wildlife Range (a federal wildlife refuge), about 30 minutes northwest of downtown Las Vegas off Highway 95. For detailed directions, see Corn Creek Field Station.
The Wildlife Range is always open, but Corn Creek is open sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is open Friday to Sunday.
Birding Corn Creek
Corn Creek is a bird magnet. Everything eventually shows up here. During spring and summer, watch for Phainopepla, desert warblers, desert sparrows, thrashers, and hummingbirds; and during fall, watch for migrants and eastern warblers. This site is also good for falcons, accipiters, flycatchers, orioles, tanagers, grosbeaks, and buntings. Winter generally is quiet, but there is always something flitting about.
While driving on Corn Creek Road, watch the saltbush flats for Horned Larks, desert sparrows, and Le Conte's Thrashers; also check the sky for swallows, hawks, and other soaring birds.
Approaching Corn Creek, birders first arrive at the southwest corner of the old horse pasture. Stop here and check the trees, power lines, and the radio tower for perching birds. Continue past the pasture and the maintenance buildings to a parking lot by the Visitor Center.
Before entering the area, check the parking area for Phainopepla in the Honey Mesquite, Gambel's Quail and Black-throated Sparrows among the shrubs, and hawks and swallows in the sky. This, the interface between the desert and the oasis, is a good place to watch for desert species (e.g., Greater Roadrunner, Mourning Dove, and House Finch) coming in for water.
From the parking area, enter the birding area on the trail that starts off the northeast corner of the visitor center. Staying left at the information kiosk, birders will immediately arrive at the southeast corner of the cement pond. Trees along the pond and up the creek to the right are good for warblers and other songbirds.
During warmer weather, watch for large Yellow-backed Spiny Lizards climbing on the tree trunks and Side-blotched Lizards and Western Whiptail Lizards on the ground. There were lots of bullfrogs and crayfish in the ponds, but their numbers are down since the ponds were drained. The wildlife managers are trying establish Pahrump Poolfish here, hoping that the cement lining will help reduce the number of non-native species competing with, or eating, the poolfish. There is also a man-made poolfish refuge on the north edge of the trees.
West of the cement pond, look for birds in the grass and on the wooden fence along the orchard. Grassy areas are good for sparrows and other ground birds, and the trees and fence posts provide perches for flycatchers. When fruiting in the spring, the Mulberry trees around the orchard can be full of huge numbers of birds gorging on the ripening fruits. This area is where we most often see Lazuli Buntings, Blue Grosbeaks, woodpeckers, and Lucy's Warblers.
The old orchard provides habitat for songbirds, flycatchers, and woodpeckers. The shrubs at the west end of the orchard often hide something interesting (e.g., Brown Thrasher, White-crowned Sparrow). Shrubs and trees on the edge of the orchard often are productive, as many birds drink and bath in the stream. Watch for frogs and toads in the stream, too.
Just beyond the orchard, there is a brief view of the new wetlands. Historically this area has been good for Western Kingbirds and an assortment of other flycatchers (Eastern Kingbird). This is also a good area to look for "unusual" species such as Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, White-Faced Ibis, Killdeer, Bobolink, and Wilson's Snipe.
The trail then passes the remnants of Ponds 2 and 3. The ponds are gone, but the trees are good for all sorts of birds. Look for warblers; Hooded, Bullock's, and Scott's Orioles; flycatchers; Cedar Waxwings; and sparrows. Check the ground under the trees just south of the old ponds. Birders also get a few elevated places along this part of the trail to scan the pasture for flycatchers, other perch-foraging birds, and ground-foraging birds.
If you feel a little adventuresome, drop off the old dike and walk around the perimeter of the maintenance yard (the boneyard). The trail between the pasture and the boneyard is overgrown, so watch your footing (and watch for snakes during warmer weather). Alternatively, birders can walk down (and stay on) the road along the north side of the boneyard.
Around the boneyard, check the trees and shrubs along the fence for sparrows, finches, thrashers, and tanagers, and check the pasture again from the far side. Sunflowers along the south side often are full of Lesser Goldfinches and sparrows. The radio-transmitter tower on the northwest corner of the boneyard often hides something interesting (e.g., Prairie Falcon, Red-tailed Hawk).
From the west end of boneyard, scan the Honey Mesquite and Cottonwood Trees to the north, then walk back up the road along the north side of the boneyard towards the main area. The desert shrubs north of the road usually have interesting birds, so watch for Crissal Thrashers, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Verdin, Phainopepla, and other desert species. Consider wandering up the Birdsong Trail for a closer look.
Continuing on the main trail, stop and visit the poolfish house. The Fish and Wildlife Service built this refuge habitat in 2005 where they keep a remnant population of the endangered Pahrump Poolfish. Native fish are having a hard time throughout the Southwestern U.S. deserts as springs, creeks, and ponds dry up from overuse and drought. Read the information boards to learn of their plight.
Continuing east, the trail arrives at the restored Railroad Tie Cabin. Take a look inside the Railroad Tie Cabin and imagine what it was like to live here some 100 years ago.
Consider walking back west on the road some 50 yards to the other end of the Birdsong Trail, or continue following the trail as it returns to the cement pond. Watch in this area for Lucy's Warbler. Follow the trail to the left (east) and circle around the cement pond.
Approaching the visitor center, there is a trail junction just before a footbridge over a creek. Follow the creek upstream for about 100 yards to see the two springs that provide water for the area. This trail, the Bighorn Loop Trail, runs out into the desert scrub, but it gets away from the better birding areas but provides an unobstructed view of the sky: watch for hawks, swallows, and drone aircraft.
Leaving Corn Creek, be sure to re-check the saltbush flats for Horned Larks, desert sparrows, and Le Conte's Thrashers.
Of all the places to go birding around Las Vegas, this is the best place for finding desert species, seasonal migrants, and unusual migrants -- this is where the birds show up. Watch for desert residents and seasonal migrants.
Corn Creek is a bird magnet. Everything eventually shows up here. During spring and summer, watch for Phainopepla, desert warblers, desert sparrows, thrashers, and hummingbirds; and during fall, watch for migrants and eastern warblers. This site is also good for falcons, accipiters, flycatchers, orioles, tanagers, grosbeaks, and buntings. Keep an open mind and look for unexpected species such as Zone-tailed Hawks, Hooded Warblers, and Harris' Sparrows. Winter generally is quiet, but there is always something flitting about.
Thanks for coming to visit!
© 2014 Jim Boone; Last updated 140422


text:
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release January 25, 2009
The following statement is from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs:
Early this afternoon, the D.C. Fire Department was called to the Executive Office Building in response to reports of smoke on the 4th floor. A limited number of staff were temporarily evacuated and have now returned to their offices. There were no injuries and no apparent damage to the building.


text:
Goose Creek running back Caleb Kinlaw has committed to Georgia Tech and the Yellow Jackets after eliminating the other options of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arizona.
Kinlaw is a three star recruit known for his speed in the backfield. He says he chose Georgia Tech for many reasons. "Well first of all my education is first. Georgia Tech has a top notch engineering program and I know that the coaches want me there a lot. Coach Lamar Owens has been recruiting me the whole time and they have probably been recruiting me the most consistent since this whole thing started."
The way Caleb refers to the recruiting process, it is obvious it has been overwhelming for the fairly quiet teenager. "It can get kind of crazy sometimes, but I try to stay humble towards the whole process."
His reasons for Georgia Tech are sound. Kinlaw not only believes it is the best football choice, but also the best choice for education. As a scholar-athlete with a 3.7 GPA and an eye on an engineering degree, GT is the best fit. "Their engineering program is number three, or it is up there, as one of the top engineering programs. And as a top program, they are the only school that has a football team as good as theirs, so I felt it was a good pick."
It is the best of both worlds for Kinlaw, and the commitment is a good one for both sides as the Yellow Jackets prepare for a 2014 with a speedy back. "Coach Owens says he feels I'd be a key piece in their offense at the A-back position because in that offense they are kind of the speedster of the backfield and they are in the open field a lot. So he felt like I was good in the open field and he saw my potential there."
Georgia Tech is making moves for 2014 with a recruiting class threatening to break into the top 25 ranking. Caleb will be a big part of that but in the meantime, he can't wait for one more season with Goose Creek high school. "We want to go back to the state championship. That is our number one goal," says Caleb.
"I am just trying to take it one day at a time and put on the weight and make sure I maintain speed, and be the best I can be for my team."
210 W. Coleman Blvd.Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Telephone: 843.216.4875
Fax: 843.881.3410
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
skip to main content
Join 3,557 readers in helping fund MetaFilter
Best Of
New User
Going back to school at 33 is a great idea! Right?
January 30, 2013
Recently I've been thinking of going back to school to get a Computer Science degree but I have a few questions:
If I do decide to go back, I'll have to keep working as well. My current job is very flexible (like ridiculously so) even so, I'm wondering how feasible it is to work full(-ish) time and study something like CS at the same time. My girlfriend and I don't have, and aren't planning to have, kids, so that makes life a little easier. Still, how much of my life is this going to eat up?
Related to that, is there any way to fast-track/shorten the time needed to complete a degree? I'm not, and have never been, a professional programmer but I've been writing code for ages. I had a few CS classes back in university (nearly 15 years ago!) and I'm familiar with maybe a half dozen languages or so, though I don't use them all regularly so I'm better with some than with others. Is there a way to skip all the stuff I already know and get straight to the stuff I don't? Has anybody done this? How did you go about it? I'm more than happy to write any tests or do projects on my own time to shorten the total amount of time needed. Is that even something that's possible, or am I just going to have to suck it up and begin at the beginning like everybody else?
At least part of the reason that I'd like to shorten things is because, at 33, I can't help feeling like the old man, washed up and thrown out before I even get started. Not that I feel old in general, but I've heard that the tech industry likes their people young. How realistic is it to think of getting a tech job four-ish years from now when I'm pushing 40? And even if it is possible, do I really want to do that to myself? I realize no-one can give me a definitive answer to that one, so anecdotes welcome. If you've done it, what was it like?
In case it matters, I'm in Montreal and I'd be applying to McGill and I'll be contacting them in the near future to ask questions as well. For now though, the collective opinions and experiences of the hive mind will be greatly appreciated!
posted by
(17 answers total)
18 users marked this as a favorite
Is this a bachelor's? Or say, an MEng in CS? If you already have an undergraduate degree, I'd suggest the CS Masters, as it would probably assume a level of proficiency close to what you have.
posted by
on January 30, 2013 [
2 favorites
I don't think you're too old to go back to school, but you should really determine if a CS degree will provide you with meaningful career opportunities once you graduate. You can do this by contacting hiring managers (not HR managers, but the people you would report to) at companies where you might like to work.
From my experience (but I live in a region with large community of SME-size tech companies that sell highly specialized products that can't be easily outsourced that sell for high margins- maybe the kind of of company you want to target), software developers are always in demand, and they have higher wages even for junior positions.
In fact, I know many people who have back to school in their 30's and 40's to become software developers. Often these folks, though, choose a shorter two or three-year diploma program because university-level CS courses are high on theory (which is good in and of itself) but low on teaching actual skills in demand. For example, the local university teaches Java, while the local college teachers .Net, which was in very high demand in the latter half of the last decade.
But if your goal is a job, find out what employers want first. Universities and colleges often do no have any idea about what is in demand in the private sector, and just want to put bums in seats.
posted by
on January 30, 2013 [
11 favorites
I don't know much about McGill's program. That said, honestly I don't think programming language knowledge, or even practical programming experience, is going to help much with the earlier parts of a traditional CS program. Yes, there is some programming involved, and a lot of it will probably feel really simple to you if you've been programming for a long time. But those early classes are also laying the foundations of things you probably wouldn't have learned as a self-taught programmer. Big-O notation, algorithms and data structures that you're expected to know but rarely encounter in the real world, all the mathematical stuff, etc. I think that if you tried to skip this, first you wouldn't be that successful, and second you'd be missing out on a lot of what you get out of a CS degree. In my experience it's actually in the *later* classes that programming experience comes in handy, because that's when you end up doing bigger projects that involve more (and more complex) code. YMMV.
posted by
on January 30, 2013 [
3 favorites
Anecdata from NC, US: I worked in IT doing web stuff for a few years before I went back to school to get a for-realz IT degree. I went online, at night and weekends, and didn't really have much trouble at all, sleep-wise or work-wise. I just lost some time gaming. (I was 32 at the time, and kid-free. Ahhh, those simple days.)
I'm now 40 and in a high-demand tech niche. Really, it depends on what you want to do and focus on. There are fields, like game design, where youth seems to be preferred, but in my experience age doesn't matter as much as experience and expertise. And niche: there are a metric ton of web coders out there, but the market for data geeks and software designers is tilted towards the employee rather than the employer (that's based on the cold recruiting hits I get for positions around the US).
So before you just pick a generic CS degree, do as KokuRyu recommends and figure out what you want to do and where you want to go. A CS degree in one field can be a huge plus, but in another field you'd just be wasting money.
posted by
on January 30, 2013 [
1 favorite
I studied computer science but never graduated (because of a single physics class!) but have been working in Silicon Valley since 2006 and am now 31. This industry, at least here, values experience over degrees, so it's sort of questionable to me how valuable a CS degree will be at this point. It certainly won't hurt, but it may not help as much as you think, either.
You don't mention if you've ever attended college, or if you've completed any part of a CS program, but if you find yourself in very easy classes, they shouldn't take much of your time. Usually you can just skip going to class in these cases with little penalty, and show up to turn in projects and take exams.
Working full-time and taking classes is a real challenge. I did this once, to try and complete that one missing physics class, and it wasn't easy. I had to make sure to leave work by 5:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get to class by 6:00 and then wouldn't get home until 10:00, because a two-day-per-week night class is fairly long, and I had to go back and forth across town to get from work to school and then home. I find it hard to eleven you could keep up with more than two classes at a time without affecting your work, unless you are just unhumanly dedicated.
I don't think your age will be a particular issue, so long as you are ok with coming into the part of the industry that has a lot of 22-year-olds in it. If you graduate and get your "first real programming job" these people will probably be your peers, but your years of (hobby?) programming may actually give you an edge in hiring, as practical experience can be hard to,find in new graduates.
posted by
on January 30, 2013
Sorry, I didn't see that you're in Montreal... I would say that the booming games industry in your town means that other areas of software are hurting for talent.
Listen to what McGill say with a grain of salt. The key is to research places where you might like to work, and see what they really want and need.
The challenge is that it'll take you 3 years or so to get that degree, and no-one can really forecast what things will be like 3 years from now. But in Victoria BC, people with a 2-3 year diploma are in demand, no matter what age.
posted by
on January 30, 2013
Are you thinking of a four-year undergraduate degree? I've found that classes that target the fundamentals of whatever it is you're studying will demand and reward dedication to the material. There will be problems, topics, and projects where you could certainly bang out or look up the solutions, but you will not make the deep connections without actually spending lots of time staring at the obstacles, brainstorming solutions, and otherwise letting the creative ferment run ints course. It really isn't aboput how many languages you know (although it might help in trivial ways).
Like the posters above, I suggest that you strongly consider a professional master's degree, unless you've already considered this option and ruled it out.
, how would someone even identify and then get through to "hiring managers"? Most of the places I've worked for kept this kind of internal stuff tightly controlled precisely because they didn't want to field inquiries all day. I can't imagine how one would do it without a fairly tight personal connection.
posted by
on January 30, 2013
IANA tech person, but here's some anecdata for you:
I have a friend who is about to graduate with a BS in Computer Science from a well-regarded state university after returning to school at 32. (He had a BA and an MFA, and fluency and limited experience with several programming languages, before he started.) He worked full-time throughout his program, and he was still able to finish in just over 2 years. He said the first half of his coursework was mind-numbingly boring, but he was able to demonstrate his maturity and proficiency in programming to his professors early on, and lots of extra opportunities came his way. (For example, he became a teaching assistant during his second year, I believe.)
He's 35 now. He just scored a very competitive and well-paid internship in programming/development with a very successful, well-known company; it's very likely that the internship will become a permanent position. Even with just the internship, he is now better-compensated than the majority of friends in our social circle. He was willing to move a long way away for this internship, though.
One part of his success has been relating his prior experience and coursework to his skills in CS, so that the CS looks more like professional development than a complete career reboot, so to speak. His prior training and academic work is relevant to his particular niche in CS.
posted by
on January 30, 2013 [
2 favorites
You don't need to talk to a hiring manager. Just look at the job openings that you'd be interested in and see what they list as preferred requirements - they should list the languages they want applicants to know, etc.
posted by
on January 30, 2013
KokuRyu, how would someone even identify and then get through to "hiring managers"?
I think the OP (or anyone else) can get through to hiring managers just by picking up the phone. I'm thinking of organizations with less than 50 employees (anything bigger starts to become more and more bureaucratic).
Just pick up the phone and call the CEO. Often the COO leads the development team. Ask who to talk to for an informational interview. Email first. Try to approach on Twitter ("@CEOTwitterhandle, wondering who I can talk to about an informational interview about web dev")
Phone early in the morning, later in the afternoon. Whenever you get a toehold by reaching someone (that hiring manager) say you're looking for contacts at two other web dev shops for an informational interview.
It takes a little while to get that toehold, but after a while your network will grow.
I used this technique when I came back from living overseas and had no connections. Eventually I got a job at an industry association as a researcher because of my networking skills.
So it can be done if you persevere and approach the right orgs and people in the right way!
posted by
on January 30, 2013 [
1 favorite
You say "go back to school", does that mean that you already have a degree in some other field? When I went back to school at Pitt at the age of thirty, I was able to transfer something like 70 credits from Penn State that I'd earned a dozen years earlier in my first attempt at a BS degree. I was able to finish a BS in Computer Science in only three years of night school (one or two classes a semester) because of all those earlier credits.
Oh and I got out of school at almost 34 and have never had a problem finding work in software and one of my best friends graduated at the same time as me at the age of 46 and has been steadily employed as a software developer ever since.
posted by
on January 30, 2013 [
1 favorite
I'm a hiring manager. I am happy to help people with legitimate questions. However, I am also extremely busy, and find it incredibly annoying when people track down my phone number through reception or whatever and call me cold. Regardless of what the reason is. Phone calls are very disruptive. Again, YMMV. But at least for me, I'm a LOT more open to talking with someone if they come in via a mutual acquaintance (LinkedIn is your friend; you might be surprised how many connections you have at companies you're interested in). But yes, Twitter or potentially email could work too...
posted by
on January 30, 2013
I don't know if you are a Quebec native or if you're familiar with their post-secondary education system, so I'll just start from the beginning. I went to school at McGill and also worked in their General Administrative building, so I know a bit about their innards. I'm also assuming you are talking about a BSc or equivalent.
McGill, being a Quebec university, offers three-year degrees to anyone who attended CEGEP -- and it is not uncommon to shave off one or two years because of work/other experience. If you haven't worked in the industry, it is unlikely you will be awarded CS credits, but it is possible you may get non-program credits due to your age. If you went to CEGEP and attend summer school, it is possible to finish your degree in two years -- although working on the side is highly discouraged. If you did not go to CEGEP, three years is reasonable to expect, with summer school you could work on the side during most of your time.
I know many people who are doing their undergrad at your/our age, and I myself went back to school at 26. In fact a close friend of mine started a CS degree at 33 at U of T. He's doing fantastic, and working for RedHat now. Of course there will be some distance between you and your fellow students, but not intractable nor unpleasant. This will be the least of your worries, believe me -- unless you choose to get hung up about it!
I can't speak to the likelihood of the industry hiring you when you get out, but you can bet it wouldn't worsen your chances, and you'll have a degree, which will pretty much guarantee a higher salary and more rewarding work. Since you already live in Quebec, you can take advantage of their low tuition and excellent loans and bursaries program. If you are not already a Quebec resident, make sure you jump through the few bureaucratic hoops necessary to earn that label. I can show you how if you don't know.
posted by
on January 30, 2013 [
1 favorite
It might be helpful to share your motivation here for getting that degree. If you're already familiar with 6ish programming languages, most of what you'll be going back for is to learn theory, right? If this is primarily for finding work, then knowing your data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity should be your aim. And you can do all of that without a university degree.
As for actually
a job without a CS degree, well that depends on a few things. Do you already have a degree? In what field? At many of the bigger companies (Amazon / Microsof t / Google / etc.), a significant percentage of coders didn't major in CS. I have at least one friend who didn't do
With no degree or no CS degree, the most important thing will be having connections in the kinds of places you're interested in working. A resume via an employee is infinitely more interesting to HR than one scraped off the web.
posted by
on January 31, 2013
I was right about your age when I packed up the family and scooted off to college in another state.
It was a blast.
I was afraid of all these kids coming in right out of HS but I found out pretty fast they are mostly idiots who aren't all that in to learning.
It also helped being in the same age-range as most of the profs. I talked to them as equals, which they seemed to like. I got to know several outside of class as well.
Yes, the course work and the money work will eat up all of your time. What the hell were you going to spend those hours on anyway? More TV?
Go to college or don't go to college, but at least commit the same amount of time to doing something worthwhile.
posted by
on January 31, 2013 [
1 favorite
Thanks everybody for all the answers. This has been tremendously helpful!
Some additional info, though I don't think it will alter the answers significantly:
I went to the University of Waterloo and studied physics but didn't finish my degree for reasons that aren't really relevant to this question.
My motivations for getting a degree (or diploma) are, frankly, unknown even to me. Which is to say I don't know exactly what kind of job I'd be interested in, or what specific fields to look at. My problem, which has been a problem my entire life, is that I'm interested in damn near everything. It makes narrowing things down...problematic.
Anyway, thanks again for all the answers everybody, you've given me lots to think about and some idea of a path to follow.
Answers still welcome if anyone's got them.
posted by
on January 31, 2013
Which is to say I don't know exactly what kind of job I'd be interested in, or what specific fields to look at.
I didn't know either when I went back. Hell, I hadn't even been accepted or lined up a job or housing.
As I said, it was a blast! It was fun, it was an adventure.
Pretty soon I figured out what I wanted to study in one of the most profound epiphanies of my life (YMMV!). Still gives me goosebumps to think about it.
You don't have to have everything figured before you decide to get going, that's what I'm saying. Sometimes deciding helps you figure things out.
posted by
on January 31, 2013
« Older
When an interviewer asks an in... | Is a Master of Science in Stra...
Newer »
This thread is closed to new comments.
Related Questions
Getting a master's degree when disillusioned with...
May 21, 2012
I want to learn, not get a degree
February 25, 2011
Computer Science at University, hit or miss?
July 14, 2010
What are grad schools looking for?
August 7, 2008
If it looks and quacks like a CS Degree, then is...
July 23, 2008
New User
MeFi Wiki
Buy a Shirt
© 1999-2014
MetaFilter Network Inc.
All posts are © their original authors.
| ☃


text:
By Glenn Kenny, Special to MSN Movies
If you took English lit courses in college, you may recall a famed essay by scholar Harold Bloom called "The Anxiety of Influence." Watching "Kiss of the Damned," a horror movie written and directed by Xan Cassavetes, I was struck by the lack of anxiety in its influence; by how blithe the movie was in its pastiche, as if a hipster Jean Rollin knockoff was something the filmmaker was entirely entitled to create.
Rollin, who died in 2010, did not start in the filmmaking business really wanting to make low-budget vampire movies with a strong erotic component. It just so happened that the surrealism-loving artist found his niche there and created some very distinctive works in the genre, including the memorably titled "The Rape of the Vampire."
Making her first dramatic feature, Cassavetes, who previously directed the documentary "Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession," breaks out the Rollin hallmarks immediately: a beautiful, mysterious woman (Josephine de La Baume) in a stately, remote house near the water, alone, occupying her time watching a Luis Buñuel movie, her stately solitude interrupted by montages of abstract violence and bloodletting. The woman, named Djuna, is then absorbed in the more quotidian activity of returning videos, and at the store she glimpses bearded, ultra-sultry Paolo (Milo Ventimiglia). And because Xan Cassavetes is not just a person of refined hipster taste but also a child of Hollywood, Paolo is also a screenwriter, and because he's a screenwriter he is very dissatisfied. A hookup with a vampire, for that's what Djuna is, whaddya know, might be just the thing to take him out of his doldrums.
The images of violence that haunt Djuna are memories of her woodland hunts. In the rules Cassavetes has adopted for her bloodsuckers, their secret society of refined artistic undead can subsist on animal blood. It's one way they keep the peace with humanity. But soon enough Djuna has "turned" Paolo, who's super into his heightened senses and the ultra-awesome undead sex (although the question of how male potency is achieved in a body without a heartbeat was not explained to this viewer's satisfaction), and not particularly bothered by the fact that he can't go outside in the daytime much anymore. Into this reverse-morality Eden struts Djuna's trampy sister, Mimi (Roxane Mesquida), who doesn't mind killing humans to get off. She says she's just stopping by for a week on her way to vampire rehab (no, really), but it soon becomes clear she's not interested in getting better.
Yes, given Cassavetes' lineage and its portrayal of vampire bohemia, one could infer there's a whole lot of metaphor going on, and maybe some of it's autobiographical, if you care. For this viewer the genre tropes were mildly diverting, the nasty sibling rivalry a little more so, a few of the plot twists engaging, but the whole thing had a sour rich-kid in-crowd redolence that would have excited serious resentment in a person less emotionally mature than myself. The only time Cassavetes gets close to delivering a genuine Rollin-style frisson is when Mimi tempts the equivalent of a vampire vegan with virgin bait, and the comeuppance experienced by a character at the climax is pretty juicy. Nevertheless, I continue to hold Cassavetes' source material in higher esteem, as it's, you'll excuse the phrase, purer of heart.
Want more Movies? Be sure to like MSN Movies on Facebook and follow MSN Movies on Twitter.
Glenn Kenny is chief film critic for MSN Movies. He was the chief film critic for Premiere magazine from 1998 to 2007. He contributes to various publications and websites, and blogs at http://somecamerunning.typepad.com. He lives in Brooklyn.


text:
Photo: Great movement © Richard Hession
View all 2 photos or Submit a new photo of this climb.
Ed F - Sent x - 15/Apr/14 with Celyn
Hidden - Sent β - 13/Apr/14
Charlie Noakes - Sent x - 02/Apr/14
Hidden - Sent x - 02/Sep/13
gowdy - Sent - Jun/13 with Bobby Gowdy
Hidden - Sent - 03/Apr/13
andy16 - Apr/13
Grindcore - Sent - 29/Mar/13 with david.pearmain
wooooooo. only took 2 years. great crux move when it goes. nailsTimothy Graham Peck - Sent x - 10/Sep/12 with Jacob, Jordan, Charly
Absolutely fantastic problem, even if it feels like marbleBobbyG - Sent O/S - 30/Jun/12 with james gowdy, jamie mantle
Castleclimber - Sent x - 06/Jun/12 with Dave Harding, Charlie Carroll
dannyboy83 - Sent O/S - 08/Apr/12 with Little Chris
marcb - Sent x - 07/Apr/12 with Paul Huffy
peterp - Sent x - 23/Apr/11 with Hebsonic Boom, Sully
A bit polished for my taste, but still a very nice problemkieranrex - 22/Apr/11
Hidden - Sent x - 06/Apr/11
Great esoteric overhangpaddyisidle - Sent - 06/Apr/11
DRHolmes - Sent - 02/Apr/11
Users with this climb on their wishlist are:
Hidden, Arcarn