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The Codesmith admissions process involves a written application with optional coding questions, a nontechnical interview, and a technical interview. Codesmith offers a number of free resources for preparing for the admissions process including in-person and online coding workshops, a 2-week online prep course (CS Prep), and an online JavaScript learning platform (CSX).
Codesmith offers an extensive hiring support program that guides Residents through whiteboarding, advanced technical interview practice, resume and profile development, and interview and networking strategies. Support continues upon graduation with bi-weekly check-ins and, after offers, negotiation support. Overall, 25% of graduates receive offers for Senior Engineer positions and above, and about 70% receive offers for Mid-level Engineer roles.
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CS PrepApplyJavaScript, jQuery, Algorithms, Front End
OnlinePart Time15 Hours/week2 Weeks
Start Date None scheduled Cost $750 Class size N/A Location OnlineCS Prep is a structured program that teaches core JavaScript concepts and engineering best practices. CS Prep will help you develop a deep, yet intuitive understanding of JavaScript and prepare you for your Codesmith technical interview or for interviews for other software engineering roles. CS Prep is a 2-week remote course that includes live online instruction, daily problem-solving workshops, office hours with engineering mentors, and extensive technical interview practice.
Deposit No deposit FinancingWe offer tuition payment plans and many scholarships for the course. The tuition you pay for CS Prep will roll over to the Software Engineering Immersive tuition. Tuition Plans We offer case by case payment plans, please reach out to firstname.lastname@example.com with questions! Refund / Guarantee If you pass the CS Prep assessment you are guaranteed a technical interview with our full time Codesmith Program. Refunds for the course are available and distributed on a case by case basis. Scholarship We offer multiple scholarships to CS Prep, with many students paying no tuition at all. You can apply for the women in software engineering scholarship, Dean's scholarship, or minorities in tech scholarship.
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Suitable for beginners who are ready to level up to intermediate and advanced material. Prep Work We recommend some familiarity with the content in the Precourse Unit on CSX - our free online learning platform - https://csx.codesmith.io/. Placement Test No Interview Yes
JavaScript for BeginnersApplyJavaScript
OnlinePart Time6 Hours/week2 Weeks
Start Date None scheduled Cost $300 Class size N/A Location OnlineJavaScript for Beginners is a 12-hour, remote program consisting of two consecutive Saturday sessions. The program is designed for those with no previous coding experience and will teach JavaScript fundamentals and how coding works. The program offers students a launching point to continue their JavaScript studies, prepare for our more advanced programs, and build a future in software engineering.
Deposit No Deposit FinancingThis course has scholarships available, and the tuition you pay for JavaScript for Beginners rolls over and can be applied towards the tuition of our more advanced programs. Tuition Plans We offer case-by-case payment plans, please reach out to email@example.com with questions! Refund / Guarantee Refunds for the course are available and distributed on a case-by-case basis. Scholarship We offer multiple scholarships to JavaScript for Beginners, with many students paying no tuition at all. You can apply for the women in software engineering scholarship, Dean's scholarship, or minorities in tech scholarship.
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level This course is designed for those with no coding experience! Prep Work We recommend completing Part 1 of the Precourse on CSX, our free online learning platform, before you start the course: https://csx.codesmith.io/units/precourse Placement Test No Interview No
Software Engineering Immersive ProgramApplyMySQL, AngularJS, MongoDB, HTML, Git, Python, JavaScript, SQL, jQuery, CSS, DevOps, Express.js, Machine Learning, React.js, Linux, Mobile Security, Data Structures, Algorithms, Node.js, Front End, Scrum
In PersonFull Time60 Hours/week12 Weeks
Start Date December 16, 2019 Cost $18,800 Class size N/A Location New York City, Los AngelesThe Codesmith program teaches computer science, full-stack JavaScript (notably React and Node), software architecture, Dev Ops, and machine learning, preparing graduates for mid to senior engineering positions. The course also features preparatory material, extensive hiring preparation, and ongoing support with students' job searches.
Deposit $2300 FinancingWe have financing partnerships available via SkillsFund as well as case by case payment plans! Please email firstname.lastname@example.com with questions. Refund / Guarantee Refunds are distributed on a case by case basis but are available. Scholarship Codesmith offers 4 types of scholarships -those to students underrepresented in the technology community, women in software engineering scholarship, Dean's scholarships, as well as scholarships to prior bootcamp grads.
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Prior computer science and programming skills necessary - many applicants are self taught through our free weekly JS workshops/online prep course. Prep Work 4 weeks Placement Test No Interview Yes
More Start DatesDecember 16, 2019 - New York City Apply by December 16, 2019
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- Turning Point in Life- 2/12/2019Hari • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHubWhile I was searching for the best software engineer residency program, Codesmith's JS Hard Parts caught my attention.Their hardparts lecture was an eye opening experience overall due to their simple and organized explanations.I finally understood the "Why" and the "How" behind my code and was able to implement them throughout my algorithm problems using technical communication.It was all or none. Either I wanted to be a software engineer and live my dream or continue my job that I didn't have any passion for...I made a quick decision to quit my job and dedicated the next 6 months to solely focus on building my future and career (3 months to study and pass Codesmith's interview and the other 3 months to face the immersive 12-week program at Codesmith).Since day one of Codesmith immersive program until now, I have not once regretted my choice, but rather thought this was the best decision that I made in my life.Yes, it was extremely long and painful hours that I invested at Codesmith— Waking up at 6am and arriving back home at midnight for 6 days in a week was intense. However, all the hard work and effort that I put in was for ME. It's the best present I could give myself, and accomplishing these goals that I set has been the most rewarding moment. I wanted change. I wanted challenge. I needed my innerself to be uncomfortable so that I could grow as a developer and as a person.Codesmith support is there 100% of the time. You have to ask and seek for this.As cliche as it may sound, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.I used the Codesmith facility as if it was my house. I asked the fellows and the lead technical mentor for help and support.Codesmith has a system in place. Believe in the system and put your 100% into the program.Just warning you… you will feel overwhelmed and bombarded with loads of materials. This is the way to learn.The whole 12-week program is planned out. You have to go through the struggle and pain to grow and become an engineer who can debug, code review, and listen to peers to code efficiently. Once you know how to enjoy the emotional rollercoaster, you will be successful.There is no guarantee in anything in life. However, I can guarantee that you will receive the best support even after the cohort is finished. Coming out of Codesmith, I got a job offer in a mere one month after completing the program. Within that one month, I scheduled multiple mock interview sessions with the lead technical mentor (Sam Goldberg, thank you Sam!!! ).I cannot thank Codesmith enough for believing in me and always reminding me that it is possible. I overcame countless instances of imposter syndrome to become an optimistic and self-rewarding person.All in all, Codesmith is the best program in all aspects: system, community, and after-support.
- CS Prep Review- 1/31/2019Ray Yao • Student • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
I loved how detailed the course was in diagramming code. Seeing code diagrammed step-by-step really helped me understand the fundamentals of what was going on. I definitely could not have learned any of this myself.
- A One-of-Kind, Immersive Accelerator- 1/24/2019Chris • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via LinkedIn
Codesmith's Software Engineering Immersive was one of the most demanding, rewarding, and unique experiences of my life. I entered the program after 10 years as a professional musician, with no technical background, and am leaving with the skills and confidence to work alongside seasoned software engineers.
In my search for a software engineering immersive, I went through considerable research to find the 'best' option. For options in Los Angeles, the search led me to Codesmith and Hack Reactor. To evaluate these programs I worked through their respective online prep materials, attended in-person info/coding sessions, and spoke with company representatives. While I experienced Hack Reactor as high-quality and professional, Codesmith was a cut above. In the areas most important to me, curriculum and culture, Codesmith impressed.
CSX, Codesmith's online prep platform introduced advanced JavaScript topics and provided challenging exercises to reinforce learning. (It took me 2 days to solve Intersection on the Callbacks & Higher-Order Functions module! This was my introduction to one of Codesmith's teaching paradigms, learning through struggle.) Their live workshop series, 'JavaScript: The Hard Parts' provided an opportunity to connect with aspiring engineers, current residents, and faculty. The people I met were personable and encouraging. They didn't make me feel self-conscious about my lack of prior experience but created an environment where I could build confidence in my nascent coding skills. These observations, of Codesmith's high technical standards and supportive community, convinced me to enroll in their full-time Software Engineering Immersive.
My time at Codesmith as an engineering resident was intense, in the best possible way. The pace moved quickly through advanced material. As students, we were constantly being stretched to the edge of our ability, which served to accelerate our learning. Every two days we were assigned a partner to pair-program through various units on Algorithms & Data Structures, React, Redux, Node, and SQL databases. We were provided high-level lectures and support from Engineering Fellows, but much of the learning came through reading documentation, struggling through prepared challenges, and collaborating with other students. This helped me to see that Codesmith has designed its process to not only teach software engineering, but to build meta-skills of collaboration, navigating uncertainty, and learning how to learn.
Codesmith balances its academic rigor with a supportive, inclusive learning environment. Prospective students are screened for cultural fit and soft-skills like empathy and cooperation. It shows. My cohort consisted of brilliant, driven people who supported each other through the process. In a setting that might easily become competitive, my peers were humble, team-focused, and committed to helping others.
Lastly, Codesmith's hiring program is incredible. Hiring lectures are thorough and battle-tested. Students receive detailed feedback on resumes, online profiles, and outreach strategy, along with one-on-one support for salary negotiations. CEO and co-founder Will Sentence personally reviews and signs-off on each resume. I was so impressed by his investment in the success of every resident!
I realize a review so positive might be met with skepticism, but I've found Codesmith to be exceptional at every turn. (Time and again I felt the value provided far exceeded the cost of tuition.) For those who are determined and willing to push through every obstacle, I'd recommend Codesmith without hesitation.
- Inspiring- 1/24/2019Jason Wong • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
I don't know where I'd be if I had chosen to attend any other bootcamp instead of Codesmith. As a recent grauduate from UCSB with a Financial Math and Stats major, I was unsure of my future as I began having second doubts of my career that I had selected. Codesmith took my interest in coding and turned it into a passion to learn more about the technology that is affecting our world today. In such a rigorous yet rewarding course, I've constantly been challenged to improve myself in critical areas, technical and non-technical. From tackling problems with the right mindset to the ability to communicate clearly to colleagues, I consider every skill I've picked up critical to to myself and the future of my career.
Getting into Codesmith isn't easy, and it doesn't better once you get in. However, with such a careful selection process of cohort members and supportive staff, I found myself so immersed in my work that I didn't mind staying longer than regular hours. It'd be a mistake not to consider Codesmith.
- Student- 1/23/2019Frank • Student • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via LinkedIn
This program is parallel to none. I went to undergrad at Berkeley, and my three months at Codesmith was more academically rigorous than any semester during college. But there is a great deal of support. The instructors, TAs, and fellow students all put in the extra hours to support each other and make this place feel like home.
I had another friend who went to a different coding school in the same city two years ago, and he's been working as an engineer in industry since. I'll be commanding a higher salary than him upon my graduaduation here from Codesmith.
- Extremely Challenging and Rewarding- 1/22/2019Serge V • Sr. Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
To me, CodeSmith can best be described as an accelerator. If you're a self-driven learner, CodeSmith will challenge you with a very intense and in depth JavaScript based Computer Science curriculum. Every day, you'll be pair programming with a group of like-minded students and pushed to explain your thinking and build up your technical communication skills.
By the end of the experience, you will have multiple projects in your portfolio and feel confident going out to the search for a mid-level or senior-level software engineering role. More than teaching you Node.js, React and Redux - Codesmith teaches you how to tackle and conquer any new technology.
While the computer science education is fantastic, perhaps the greatest value CodeSmith provides is its rich career development program. The insights you get from the founders of Codesmith - who teach the career development curriculum themselves - is worth the price of tuition alone.
- Elite Coding Bootcamp- 1/19/2019Eterna T • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: New York City • Verified via GitHub
Codesmith is probably one of the top 3 bootcamps in the US. I was skeptical about their average starting salary report, but now that I've graduated and begun my job search, I definitely believe it. The way that you talk about technologies and the level of code you write when you leave is really impressive.
I initially became interested in Codesmith because I was really impressed with their curriculum. After researching and attending an in-person workshop at both Codesmith and another Los Angeles bootcamp, I was pretty sure Codesmith was the best program in Southern California. I highly advise attending free workshops at whatever camp you're considering! I attended a Codesmith JavaScript Hard Parts (JSHP) Meetup and was very impressed at the level of detail they went into how JS works under the hood. My mind was left reeling, trying to understand the single thread of execution going through the code, how execution contexts were being popped on and off the call stack, how closure worked due to JavaScript's lexical scope, etc. I also saw that some residents were actually C.S. grads! So I knew that Codesmith was pretty technical and probably had a decent filter for admits. When I joined, a number of my cohort-mates were actually bootcamp grads from other bootcamps! Codesmith was their 2nd bootcamp. :O
About the culture/people: there were definitely times I felt our cohort was warm and fuzzy and supportive. Each cohort is very different, but they do a good job of picking the right people and building an inclusive, collaborative culture. They also support women/minorities in tech and educate about imposter syndrome and gender/race biases, with the hopes that we as future senior-level engineers can be cognizant about these issues. Thumbs up.
That said, I don't think Codesmith is necessarily for everyone - there is a high degree of autonomy in the last 6 weeks, and you have to be strict with yourself. In the first 6 weeks, the curriculum also moves quickly in 2 day units. The instruction is excellent and I think the curriculum is extremely well thought-out, but since you only get three 1-hr lectures for each unit, you must challenge yourself. You learn to read documentation and problem solve aloud via pair programming. This mirrors real-life and sets you up for future situations in work. For future improvement, I did wish they enforced punishments as it'd be good motivation! I also wish they provided a teeny bit more guidance as we struggled through the challenges haha~ but the on-site fellows were amazing and often nudged us in the right direction whenever we needed help.
The hiring lectures and job preparation/resumes were phenomenal. The advice they give you is gold, and it's quite a transformative process when you look back at what you were like before. You make back your monies in those workshops right there.
I don't think you'll regret it - it's a worthy investment in your own future. Just attend a JSHP and check it out for yourself! :)
- Believe in Yourself- 12/24/2018J • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
I was going nowhere, not even fast. I was going nowhere slowly. I was making 30k, with no room for career advancement.
Then, I came to Codesmith. I just accepted a 100k+ offer as a Software Engineer. Trust the process. This is real.
The market needs what Codesmith helps you become.
I researched 4-year universities, I researched grad programs, I researched AA degrees, and I researched bootcamps. Then I found Codesmith, which is none of those things. Codesmith is indeed a resisdency, which asks more of you than a bootcamp and offers more to you than any other program.
Personally, I have a 4 year degree. I had it prior to Codesmith, yet I was never challenged to work as hard as I was during my time at Codesmith. I was never put into a box a Codesmith, the way I was at my university.
Codesmith is not making cookie-cutter repeat devs, Codesmith is looking to help you identify your personal strengths/interests and bulid them into a marketable skill set. Codesmith is looking to evolve you. Every graduate who comes from Codesmith is great in their own way, powered by their own strengths, and moving forward by the strength of their own legs.
They do so by challenging you to accomplish impossible tasks, or at least tasks which seem impossible...until you find yourself completing them.
Over and over again you will surpass what you thought you were capable of understanding. Over and over again, you will discover knowledge which was earned through problem solving. Over and over again, you will find yourself lifted by an amazing community.
You will struggle. You will get stuck. You will feel like you can't do it.
However, Codesmith and the community of learners on the journey with you will do literally everything they are capable of doing to help you along the way.
This place wants you to succeed, wants to help you succeed...the only question you have to ask yourself is, "Am I ready to succeed?"
If the answer is yes, come to Hard Parts.
Success is waiting for you there.
- Garron M. • Student • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
"Transformative." "Easily worth the investment." "Unlike anything I have or will have ever done in the best possible way."
Believe me... I was sitting in your position just months ago reading through the reviews and contemplating which one of these software engineering immersion programs was a fit for me, if at all.
Do this instead: Attend a JavaScript: Easy Parts then a Hard Parts Workshop (cost: always free) this upcoming week. Then go back again over and over.
No one goes into as much depth about the intricacies of how JavaScript works, especially with respect to asynchronous features, the event loop, and the microtask queue. You will learn so much from the Codesmith faculty as well as from your peers, because pair-programming is a huge part of it.
Still lost? Don't worry, I was too. But believe me, the effort this place puts in guiding you through the core pillars of software engineering is one-of-a-kind.
Now onto the program. It's phenomenal in every sense of the word. Bright engineers from the residents you'll be building amazing open source projects with, the stellar fellows who will stay late in the night to help you debug, to the instructors who have an incredible track record of molding you into the model mid-level / senior engineer you will soon become.
So again. If you're thinking about heading down this route, do yourself a favor and attend a workshop. You've got nothing to lose.
Thank you, Codesmith!
- Codesmith has been one of the most challenging but rewarding experiences I have ever encountered.- 12/6/2018Edward R • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHubThe level of this curriculum far surpasses the rigor and standard of any educational curriculum I have experienced. Even as a Neurosci graduate of the number 1 ranked public school in the US, I found this core curriculum more challenging and more intensive than the premedical courses I was taking back then.There definitely is very little hand-holding that occurs in this curriculum because of course, if you are to accelerate your career in a matter of three months (+some preparation prior to Codesmith) and learn everything you need to truly become a software engineer, you have to truly push yourself and get beyond just the typical Javascript knowledge bestowed upon normal graduates. However, while hand-holding is not part of the curriculum, there is a huge support system among your classmates as well as the staff who will help you out if you ever feel like you are drowning. The support from the staff is truly incredible and will truly help you out if you are ever in dire need. They are always monitoring your progress throughout the curriculum and will make sure you are getting what you desire from the program.While the curriculum can be quite difficult, what you get out if is a true insight into what a software engineering life is like:
What you get from Codesmith is really just another level. I honestly came into Codesmith expecting just a curriculum where I would breeze through (because I studied Javascript for an entire year before coming here) and learn this/that technology, but...definitely not. The level of learning that I was doing on a self-study basis was nowhere near the immersive, intensive studies that Codesmith gets you on.I really wish I could talk to anyone reading this, in person, on how real the outcomes this program is producing because it really is a hidden gem. To convince whoever is on the fence of undertaking this thing to give it a real chance and avoid the biases of a "coding bootcamp". This organization is just way way better than that, but just seriously don't knock it until you try it.
- To be constantly presented with a large number of technologies but learning to become comfortable with the unknown
- To not be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of knowledge because you develop the confidence of diving deep into a technology you have no idea about
- To break down any overwhelmingly difficult code, documentation or challenge one by one showing you that you are capable.
- Honestly more than you could ever ask for- 12/6/2018Oscar Chan • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via LinkedIn
I can honestly say that the amount of improvement I've seen in my development journey has increased dramatically as a direct result of the supportive, and encouraging community at Codesmith. I went from someone who could just copy + paste code while following video tutorials, to be able to create fullstack web applications with ease. The best part about Codesmith is the community, the amount of attention they give to the students are insane.
If you come here, you will be put into the most intensive, stressful, wonderful, and fun time you will ever have in your coding journey. It will all have been worth it when you realize how far you've come, how many amazing people you've met, and how much you can do when you just push yourself.
- CS prep- 11/6/2018Maya • Student • Course: CS Prep • Campus: Online • Verified via GitHub
Cs prep helped strengthen the weaker areas and gaps in my software engineering knowledge and helped me feel more confident in applying for the full-time Codesmith program. The instructor did a fantastic job of covering each topic in a way that was engaging and inspiring. He also was open to answering questions and made sure that some of the more challenging concepts were understood at a foundational level. This was helpful because the people within my cohort all varied in their level of experience. Cs prep also put a strong emphasis on pair programming as a learning tool and I couldn't agree more with how beneficial it has been to my overall growth. The program ends with the building and presentation of a group project. During this time, you get the opportunity to apply what you learned to something more tangible and although it is challenging, it is really nice to see it all come together in the end into something you and you group can feel proud of. I would definitely recommend Cs prep to those who are serious about applying to Codesmith but are still on the fence about their technical communication and foundational software engineering skills. I am happy to say that after I attended cs prep I got accepted into the December 17 cohort and I am really looking forward to all that is to come.
- Propelled into Javascript- 11/6/2018Emilia Brizuela-Nothaft • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
I chose to enroll in CS Prep because I had started to learn to code on my own, but with no prior experience or community of fellow programmers I felt stuck. I was drawn to the part time schedule and short time frame, along with small group size of CS Prep, and the syllabus seemed thorough in covering the fundamentals of Javascript.
I appreciated that there were students of all different experience levels, and the instructor (Ryan) was incredibly encouraging while still pushing everyone to extend their individual knowledge. The class was structured around empathetic learning which helped everyone feel at ease, and encouraged all of us to really care for the learning of others, not just ourselves.By far the most effective part of the course for me was pair programming. Since I had only learned to program on my own, it was amazing what working with one other person could do for the growth of my learning, and it especially enhanced my technical communication. I think it was important to pair program in the context of this course because we were easily able to check in with the instructor or other classmates if we had questions or clarifications.I learned so much in two weeks that I decided to take the course again and learned so much more because I had created a solid foundation to build on. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is starting to learn Javascript or needs to brush up on fundamentals.
- Best bootcamp prep course out there- 11/6/2018Hubert • Graduate • Course: CS Prep • Campus: Online • Verified via GitHub
This review is only for the CS Prep Course but I look forward to reviewing the full immersive. As a person who has completed 3 bootcamp prep courses - including CSPrep - I can honestly say CS Prep had the most advanced curriculum, was the best taught course, and had the best people. I took Fullstack and HackReactor's prep courses before and I'll outline the differences below
- Too easy, instructor didn't care and just recited from powerpoint slides, students weren't serious and dropped after a few classes
Hackreactor SSP
- Literally 100 people in a videochat with instructors that can't explain concepts well even though I don't doubt their coding ability. No structure - you're left on your own. The only thing I really got out of it was doing the 150 toy problems which really helped my ability to use array methods but I could have done that myself.
I am glad I went through those 2 first because it really prepared me for CS Prep. CS Prep is NOT for beginners! You learn things that go past beginner javascript like ES6 syntax, execution/callstacks, closure, recursion, HOF, AND Big O Notation, concepts either rarely or never taught in other prep classes. The curriculum was great but the best part was the community. Ryan, our instructor, was one of the most eloquent, funny, and understanding teachers I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. The members were also great and made the learning environment enjoyable where we all helped each other. Even after taking the class, I still keep in contact with the instructor and students who I pair program with as we continue to become software engineers.
Every program has its cons however and I would say the price is one of them. It is way steeper than every other program but it's really for those serious about the full program and so in that case, it is pretty much a free class.
The second thing is the duration. The concepts taught are way too advanced for beginners so either they need to increase the standards to get in or make the classes longer (which I believe they are considering). I got a lot out from it and was able to keep up but I also took 2 other prep courses before. I believe some of my other classmates were struggling toward the end unfortunately.
- Just What I Needed- 11/1/2018Joel Pratt • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
After 2 years of self-teaching, I stumbled upon Codesmith while going to meetups to fight the isolation of my solo pursuit. As soon as I walked in, I immediately knew it was exactly what needed. I had been to a lot of meetups and often found myself in an awkward in-between space of not being a super beginners or long time engineer. Codesmith was the first place that I felt challenged without being lost. And the community was hands down the most warm and welcoming I experienced in any meetup.
By the end of the program I'd learned way more than I had in the previous 2 years of self-teaching and felt ready to jump into a career as a software engineer. More importantly, I had tons laughs and made lifelong friends. Codesmith truly changed my life and I'm incredibly grateful for my experience there.
- I got my remote dream job- 10/30/2018Eric Carrillo • Render Tier Developer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
It's hard to put the Codesmith experience into words. This whole process is hard, really hard. Getting accepted, the course, and getting a job will all test you but there is no other place I would recommend someone to. As I write this I'm looking at my bags, packed and set for the Caribbean where I'll spend the winter earning a sweet salary, working for a great company and surfing fantastic waves. Here's the thing about other programs and about Codesmith, the proof is in the pudding. These guys know what they're talking about, they've produced the goods over and over again. Make sure to look at the other programs outcome reports and go to Hardparts. Do your research and your decision will be easy. See the staff talk and feel the vibe there, you'll see what everyone is talking about. It's a supportive welcoming community of hard working people. I've been at hiring events with people who've attended other programs and the difference is stark. Trust me, you want the cards in your favor. It's hard, it is and they make it that way on purpose but you'll learn the most valuable lesson there is in engineering, how to learn. And when it's hard you'll find the support you need. The learning curve is steep and the job market for your first tech gig can feel impenetrable. Knowing that your buddy got Google (true story), knowing that your mentors from the program are superstars in their own right and knowing that the answers and support that you need through the process is always there is invaluable. This program changed my life. I'm a better person for what I endured through this process. Buy the ticket, take the ride.
- Codesmith was life changing! From the network you build, to the friends/support you meet, to the engineering experience you go through.- 10/28/2018Paul Valderama • Front End Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
I am a career changer and found Codesmith at a crossroads in my life. At the time, I was thinking if I should position myself for grad school or look into transitioning to tech, and that's when I attended my first JavaScripts the Hard Parts with Will Sentance. Codesmith was so welcoming and supportive that I kept coming back. The more JSHP I attended, the less I wanted to work at the Medical Office was at and decided to stop working in order to study coding full-time. I studied and interviewed and was able to get in the June Cohort. One of the biggest things about Codesmith is it's community. As I was studying, I made more and more friends that were studying and setting the same goals as I was. Some of these friends joined me in the same cohort while attending Codesmith, some started at later dates, but all were supportive.
One of the best aspects of Codesmith, is it's ability to create engineering environments where students are able to experience real life engineering situations to build out projects, collaborate with engineers, practice engineering empathy, and learn how to solve problems. As a developer, running into blocks and being able to withstand and overcome them, is one of the essential keys to succeeding in this field, and Codesmith makes sure to drive this lesson throughout your time in the program.
Everyone I talk to, I tell them Codesmith is a wrap around service, because they not only teach you how to build projects like an engineer, but they teach you how to think like one/learn like one/ and have a work ethic like one.
Everything is earned at Codesmith, It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, so get ready to work.
Codesmith make's sure you're equipped with mindset of an engineer, and then take it a step further by equipping you with interview skills and application strategies. The network you walk away with alone is worth the price of admission. I am fully confident, anyone who fully invests their time and commitment into Codesmith, will leave with a stronger network, engineering experience, and the correct mindset to start their career as a Developer in the tech industry as they graduate. By the end of the program you will leave knowing Codesmith is family. Codesmith positively changed my life for the better, it's only been 10 mos since I started studying full-time, I'm already working post graduation and very excited to see what's in store for my future in Tech.
- Life Changing!- 10/24/2018James Edwards • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
Just to qualify myself, I graduated from Codesmith and do not work for them. Also, I rarely write reviews unless my experience was exceptional. I have 2 words to describe this experience, Life Changing!
When I started my Codesmith journey, I attended "Javascript the Hard Parts". Here I met Will Sentence and the Codesmith staff, who where very welcoming. I was absolutely blown away by in-depth, under the hood explanation of the language.
While attending Codesmith, I learned more than I ever thought; let's say it exceeded my expectations and then some! It's a lot of work, but their curriculum is designed to help you succeed and have the confidence to be a great engineer. It also taught me how to be more of an autonomous developer and have the ability to push through challenges. They won't spoon feed you, rather give you the tools to be able to solve problems yourself. You'll have the ability to dive under the hood and have a deep understanding of the latest, cutting edge technologies. This is part of what separates a junior engineer from a senior.
Not only did I gain the knowledge to be an amazing software engineer, but I gained a community that will be with me for a life-time. Being part of the Codesmith network is the most supportive, encouraging, and powerful group in the developer community.
Once I graduated, the support I got from Codesmith during my job search was unbelievable. They touched base with me every week to see how my job search was going and offered to help in any way. There were times I needed one on one help and I had to go on-site; the staff went above and beyond. Even though you have graduated, the staff is there to help you as if you're still a student; they care about everyone who walks through those doors. Additionally, I needed some help on my job search approach, and Will called me to create a strategy. Shortly after I got my dream job as a Senior Software Engineer.
I am forever grateful to Codesmith as it has changed my life.
- A Journey I Would Absolutely Take Again- 10/23/2018Stacy • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via LinkedIn
Choosing to attend CodeSmith is a choice that I am extremely grateful to myself for making. Let me start of by saying that it is NOT an easy path. Many days are long and arduous, but IS extremely worth it. Going into CodeSmith I was told that it would be difficult but rewarding. You spend upwards of 10+ hours a day there during weekdays and and additional 8+ hours on Saturdays. Throughout your time there you get lectures on the topic that you are going to cover for the next 2 days. Then you work on your own for half a day on beginning to understand the concept that you were just taught and the remainder day and a half with a Pair Programming Partner to help each other cement in said concept. For the second half of the time spent at CodeSmith, you get broken out into teams to work on a project that allows you to dive deep into a topic of your group's choosing allowing you to more fully develop your 'T' shaped skills.
Throughout this whole process you have a wonderful support system there to help you out. Not only do you have your peers that are learning right alongside with you to help you out, but you also have the staff (both technical and non-technical) and community of alumni by your side. These amazing people are not going to hold your hand and give you the exact answer that you are looking for but they will give you an answer that will help guide you to the exact answer that you are looking for. Some people may find this as unhelpful and uncaring, but I believe it to be the exact opposite. In life we cannot expect everything to be hand fed to us without really knowing what it is, but instead to expect people to be there to help us understand what we are being fed (I know, probably a weird analogy). But if people just give you the answer to your problem, chances are that you wouldn't have learned as much as if someone helped you to find the answer out yourself. Plus the feeling of satisfaction one gets from finally figuring out a challenging problem and having that 'aha' moment is such a great feeling.
Another important piece of CodeSmith is Pair Programming. Every two days we would be paired with a fellow cohort mate to help each other go through challenges and cement the information that we were just taught. Some really important pieces to this is that everyone learns differently and takes in different pieces of the same information at different rates. By pairing with new people constantly a person could see the same thing that they were looking at but from a different perspective allowing for the broadening of one's own way of viewing things. Also importantly, is being able to speak out loud what you are thinking/viewing in your own head (technical communication). This is extremely important because it is such a difficult skill to master, yet something that is used everyday in an average workplace. Something that should be practiced all the time even if you don't have another person to speak your thoughts to, there is the Rubber Ducky approach. It may seem silly but speak out loud to a rubber duck (or any other inanimate object - or a pet if you have one) to work on getting the thoughts out of your head and spoken in an understandable way.
Once completing CodeSmith they don't just kick you out the door and have you be on your way. Their doors are always open! They really encourage their alumni to drop in and say hi or come by and do any work they may have. There are two checkins that they conduct to see how post-CodeSmith life is going. And additionally, they have started post-CodeSmith interviews. So if your going through your job search and seem to be running into any issues, you can schedule an appointment with CodeSmith to help you do a mock interview, resume review, or some sort of general Q&A to help you move forward. They really love having their alumni be active in helping their current cohorts to succeed.
All of this so far has been about being a part of CodeSmith and in a Cohort. But even before that, CodeSmith offers many avenues of learning to code and preparing people to be a part of CodeSmith if they choose. They have many free workshops that anyone can attend, both in person and online. They also offer shorter courses that aren't as stringent but still extremely helpful and effective. CodeSmith gives the tools for people to pick up and use.
I personally do not consider myself to be of a Computer Science/Software Engineer background. I got my BA Degree in Criminal Justice. Afterwards I started self studying computer programming and did online courses through a Junior College to get my AA in computer programming. From there I attended many months of CodeSmith's HardParts every week. This gave me the basis of getting into CodeSmith and they have brought me to where I am today.
Thank you so much to all of the wonderful and amazing people that work at CodeSmith to help people realize and make a reality their dreams to be Software Engineers. You all have helped me so much, way more than I could ever put into words or express to you all. It is such a treat to be able to walk back into CodeSmith and always be welcomed so warmly. Also a huge shoutout to my Cohort!!! You all made everyday a fun and amazing learning environment. I miss you all and proud of everyone that have already gotten amazing jobs and can't wait to see where everyone else ends up.
A final note to anyone considering CodeSmith and it may seem like a cliche but it is true. You get out of CodeSmith what you put into CodeSmith. It is a journey that you can take from it what you will. For me it is a journey that I would gladly take again.
- Unlike other boot camps in which the fear of getting a job at the end creates competition, CodeSmith's outcomes mean that it is an environment of cooperation.- 10/23/2018Hayden Fithyan • Graduate • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
Everyone coming to CodeSmith is looking for a change, and this makes for an environment that is unrivaled by any other that I have experienced in my life. By design, CodeSmith is a cooperative experience and cultivates a culture in which everyone is helping each other to succeed, be it the senior cohort providing voluntary lectures to help the juniors or one of your own cohort mates taking time to walk you through when you are stuck. The community that develops is truly inspiring and entirely made up of people I wish to stay in contact with. Unlike other boot camps in which the fear of getting a job at the end creates competition, CodeSmith's outcomes mean that it is an environment of cooperation. At boot camps where 50% of graduates get a job, there is a need to be in the top half in order to have a chance for a job in the end. However, when the outcomes are high enough the environment changes from being one of competition to one where everyone is trying to lift up those around them as much as possible, creating a group of friends rather than a collection of competing classmates.
Every single person in my cohort provided value, not only to my time at CodeSmith but to my life. I have fond memories of every person I interacted with, and I intend to keep in touch with all of the people that were a part of my CodeSmith experience. The staff also played an important role in shaping my CodeSmith experience, through the warm emails when I was just starting the application process to all of the people that taught. Everyone on the staff is happy to be there and outwardly projects their love to help others succeed. It is not the cold cookie cutter environment that many boot camps have become, but one driven by people who want to see a wonderful change in the life of everyone who comes through. The personal touch here really does a lot in creating an environment where you feel great about putting your time.
I am not a fellow, but the idea thrown around in reviews that reviews by fellows somehow don't count is misleading. Becoming a fellow is a way for CodeSmith graduates to give back to a community that has already given them so much. Reviews left by fellows show those that are truly dedicated to the CodeSmith community, willing to give so much back to the community that they truly love. However not being a fellow doesn't mean I love that community any less, I can honestly say that coming to CodeSmith was one of the best decisions of my life.
The great community isn't the only part of CodeSmith that sets it apart from the others. CodeSmith also shows a dedication to understanding that isn't seen at colleges, let alone other boot camps. They provide in-depth explanations of the way the Javascript and the libraries that you learn work, rather than the typical explanation that only provides how to use it. It is this dedication to teaching how they work, rather than just the how to use them that drew me to CodeSmith and it is the reason that I will always recommend CodeSmith to others. CodeSmith is the learning environment that I had been looking for my entire life, and as is repeated at CodeSmith all the time they aren't trying to teach you, rather their goal is to teach you to effectively teach yourself. Of all the multitude of skills that one must learn to become a programmer, none will carry you further than the ability to effectively teach yourself as the technologies that you work with will change it is important to be able to quickly pick up new technology.
Another major focus of CodeSmith is technical communication. Being good technically with the material isn't enough at CodeSmith, which has a focus on enabling its students to be able to succinctly explain complicated subject matters. It is this focus that makes CodeSmith graduates stand out; while engineering prowess is important, being able to easily carry a conversation about technically challenging concepts means CodeSmith graduates are able to pass technical understanding to others an invaluable skill. CodeSmith accomplishes this growth in technical communication through the way its units are designed.
CodeSmith structures its units to grow, community, technical communication, and technical understanding. CodeSmith's use of pair programming enables each lecture to be a practice in technical communication and technical understanding. In every unit, you are faced with a challenge in understanding new material, and effectively communicating that new material to another person. It also grows the community aspect of CodeSmith, as approaching new technical challenges with another person is an immense bonding experience forming a new connection and further engrossing you into your cohort.
Everyone's journey with programming will be unique but if you are serious about learning it, I wouldn't recommend any other place than CodeSmith.
CodeSmith provides a community of people looking for a change, those interested in progressing forward. Additionally, it provides a team of people who want to help you on your journey for change, and it provides an environment for learning deeply about the intricacy of the tools you use, rather than just an overview of how to use them.
- A family- 10/19/2018Greg Domingue • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via GitHub
I thought attending Codesmith would just be another educational experience, but it really is so much more. Everybody at Codesmith is dedicated to not only helping you learn but making sure you succeed. The people that they let in are amazing and everybody brings everyone else up. It will probably be the hardest you have ever worked, but what you will gain is a deep understanding of not only coding but how to learn how to code. Oh, and you will have a community/family for the rest of your life. If you are on the fence do yourself a favor and come talk to the people at Codesmith and I guarantee that you will be blown away by the culture just as much as the technical knowledge that everybody learns and has.
- A Worthwhile Investment- 9/24/2018Jeff • Software Engineer • Graduate • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via LinkedIn
To give you some background of me and what I came to Codesmith with: I graduated with a dual major in Computer Science and Business in college and had worked for startups in business roles after graduating. I got tired of being on the business side of things and wanted to get my hands dirty and use some of the CS skills I gained in college. But having had no technical internships or professional coding experience, I knew I needed something to give me credibility to get a technical job as a post-graduate applicant.
Codesmith gave me that baseline credibility and a lot more. Being able to speak in depth about full stack frameworks and develop projects that are based around bleeding edge technologies was really important in my job search. The critical difference between Codesmith and college CS courses is that Codesmith gives you practical skills and understanding while my college courses always stayed at a more theoretical level. You need to be able to talk about ways to build a system and their benefits/tradeoffs if you want to break past the junior programmer level, and I don't believe that's possible with a pure undergraduate degree.
For people considering Codesmith who have a background like mine (technical degree, no technical experience) I think the numbers make a lot of sense. You may be thinking that devoting 3 months and the cost of tuition is a big investment (and it is), but if I would have tried to get a job without Codesmith it would most likely have been a junior level job and paying much less than the offer I got now. Given that programming jobs don't always promote very fast, going it on your own and starting with a junior level job means you could be stuck at a lower salary and wouldn't get to work on meaningful technical challenges for years. Before Codesmith I did try to self teach some web development, and I have to say there's just no feasible way you could teach yourself as much and as fast as you would learn from Codesmith.
So to me, it's a logically good investment. And as you can see from other reviews, the support network you get from being in this community is something really priceless. I plan to keep in touch with my cohort mates and the Codesmith staff for years to come. It really is a life-changing program. So for those of you who aren't happy with your career and dream of getting a cushy, spoiled developer job, Codesmith is the path for you.
- So thankful for Codesmith <3- 9/14/2018MIa Huynh • Software Engineer • Graduate • Campus: Los Angeles • Verified via LinkedIn
My first experience with Codesmith was from attending a JavaScript: The Hard Parts workshop taught by CEO Will Sentence -- and man, like everyone else, I was blown away from the depth of knowledge was being taught under the hood of JavaScript. I came from a non-technical background (Sociology major), and initially, I was set on attending another school, but after that workshop, I knew Codesmith was right for me.
The underlying principle that Codesmith embodies, providing a welcoming and supportive network to grow engineers to their greatest potential, is so simple yet at the same time elegant and substantial. It's beautiful -- the process of exponentially growing engineers during this short period of time is impressive, but fostering an environment that creates a community of individuals who care for one another and support each other after the program is far more powerful.
The depth of knowledge Codesmith challenges individuals in their capabilities in programming is wild (from personal experience). But the foundation of moral support Codesmith community exemplifies is even wilder. The amount of responsibility the staff takes on to make sure every individual succeeds does not go unnoticed. They have open office hours to check on your progress, dedicated fellows assisting with help-desk questions, a stellar mentorship program, and a supportive community of engineers that will help you through the process. This isn't to say they will hold your hand every step of the program -- you gotta work for it on your own. But when you hit a roadblock, either technical or non-technical, Codesmith is there to help. My cohort and I would not have grown because of the challenging curriculum taught, but because of the positive environment that Codesmith demonstrates. The mentorship Codesmith has given has been a core feature of our success.
Each day of the curriculum was a technical challenge on its own, but working through the blocks with pair programming and support of each other made this experience so enjoyable. Every engineer exemplifies the five core skills Codesmith vets for during their admission process (technical communication, problem-solving skills, engineering empathy, handling technical and non-technical blocks, technical knowledge) and is always there to help with your growth as an engineer. Codesmith is special not just because of the rigorous curriculum it offers, but the close-knit community of engineers it fosters with every cohort and beyond. For myself, after three months of trusting the process, I was fortunate to receive a job offer as a Software Engineer (Front-end) less than a week after graduating Codesmith. This career change has made me euphorically happy to know putting in a dedicated amount of hard work and perseverance with this program gave me so much more than what I was looking for. 11/10 would do it all again ya'll
- Couldn't have asked for a better experience- 9/13/2018Alex M. • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive Program • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
Reasons I'm glad I chose Codesmith:
1) Their teaching methodology and depth of understanding of Javascript as a language is 5 steps above any other bootcamp or online program I had taken part in previously - they show you what's going on under the hood.
2) I took part in and paid for pre-bootcamp prep courses at other highly rated bootcamps and had a better experience at the free meet up called Javascript the Hard Parts - they truly care about their contribution to the larger coding community
3) I'm a self taught developer, had no professional technical experience, and there is no way I could have learned at this level by myself. They teach you to learn and push through challenging blocks - you will not be spoon fed anything and you will be forced to learn things the hard way. That being said...
4)You are never 'on your own' in terms of learning. There are frequent check ins to make sure you understand the material and they will sit down with you and go through your challenges to help you
5) Their focus on technical communication also stands out from other bootcamps and makes you more likely to be considered for mid to senior roles after graduation - you are able to communicate your skills and mentor others much more effectively
and last but not least...
6)The people here are some of the best people I've ever met. Residents all share a deep curiosity and drive to become the best developer they can be but also an astounding empathy and willingness to learn by teaching others. I was someone with the least amount of technical experience and I never felt judged or belittled by others - only encouraged and supported. The staff is also incredibly dedicated to resident's learning.
I couldn't recommend Codesmith more highly to someone from my background (no professional tech experience) though I did have to hustle a great deal.
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More scrutiny for AirBnb and Stayz
23rd July 2017
Source: Newcastle Herald | By: Tim Connell | Posted: July 23, 2017
HUNTER property owners who use Stayz and Airbnb could face limits on how often they let their properties and be forced to pay strata fees under a plan before the NSW government. Hosts could also have to reimburse neighbours for disruptive guests, and have to be registered to let under the crackdown on shortterm holiday letting.
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"We hope that the government and people of North Korea will tide over the disaster at an early date and the Chinese side is willing to provide assistance at the request of North Korea," said Lu Kang, China's foreign ministry spokesman.
"We express sympathy to North Korea for the serious drought," he added, as quoted by the Yonhap news agency.
The news sparked fears that drought would lead to food shortages in a country where memories of the famine in the 1990s are still fresh.
The United States has declined to offer assistance to North Korea. Earlier this week, US State Department spokesman John Kirby said that he had no "specific information about the validity of the drought" and was not aware of any US plans to provide food assistance, according to Yonhap.


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Like it or not, the majority of us have to spend around one third of our waking lives in our workplace, and with a group of people we probably wouldn't have picked to spend all that time with. This means rubbing along with people who may or may not be well matched to our personality, and dealing with all the problems that can bring.
Everyone has bad workplace habits; fact. Recognising what we may be doing around the conference tables, meeting room tables or in the office that is driving everyone mad is a good step towards forging better relationships with our colleagues. Ask yourself if you're guilty of any of these:
- Being late: Rocking up to the conference tables late is not only disruptive, it's disrespectful to your colleagues. They've managed to arrive on time, the meeting organiser is waiting for you, why should they put up with you being late?
- Eating smelly food: Do you really need to bring that stinky food to work? And if you do, do you have to eat it in the meeting room or at your desk? Some of the most hated workplace foods include fish, eggs, sprouts, onions, garlic and stinky cheese. If you must eat them, head outside or into the staff room.
- Going sick when you're actually fine: Work needs to be done, and when you decide to have a 'duvet day', it's your colleagues who have to pick up the slack. You won't be getting any promotion or pay rise if you're only in work 90 per cent of the time, so make sure you show up unless you really are ill.
- Playing 20 questions: When you're trying to have a productive meeting, having someone asking thousands of questions can slow the process and make it a highly frustrating experience. There are no stupid questions, that's true, but spouting off question after question just to hear the sound of your own voice is only going to make everyone hate you.
- Being distracted: It's difficult to focus on two things at once, which is why driving and texting has been banned. If you're at the meeting tables and are busy sending emails or surfing the web, everyone knows your mind isn't really on the job. You may be present, but your mind is elsewhere, and that's just plain rude.
- Interrupting other people: Participation is good, so it's always good to speak up in meetings. However, if you're talking over someone else, that's not so good. Wait for the right moment to speak, or catch the attention of the chairperson to signal you'd like to talk next.
- Poor hygiene: Your personal appearance and hygiene speak volumes about how you feel about your job. Dirty clothing, scruffy hair and bad smells all scream that you really don't care about your job, and can be very unpleasant for your colleagues to deal with.
- Nervous habits: It can be hard to recognise when you're indulging a nervous habit, but trust us, your colleagues will notice every time. Jiggling your leg, jingling your keys, tapping your pen… not only do these things distract and irritate your colleagues, they can also signal boredom, which is not the impression you want to give.
Having a great meeting or conference requires that everyone pulls their weight. Realising what your bad habits around the conference tables might be, and taking steps to tackle them, can make you much more popular with your colleagues, and can make your meetings more productive too.


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At this site we maintain a list of the 5000 Largest Known Primes which is updated hourly. This list is the most important databases at The Prime Pages: a collection of research, records and results all about prime numbers. This page summarizes our information about one of these primes.
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Description:355324865536 + 1
Verification status (*):Proven
Official Comment:Generalized Fermat
Proof-code(s): (*):p343 : Brown1, GeneFer, AthGFNSieve, PrimeGrid, OpenPFGW
Decimal Digits:429302 (log10 is 429301.79409573)
Rank (*):5231 (digit rank is 1)
Entrance Rank (*):1798
Currently on list? (*):no
Submitted:4/9/2015 15:26:02 CDT
Last modified:4/9/2015 16:50:29 CDT
Removed (*):9/14/2019 08:06:37 CDT
Database id:119692
Status Flags:TrialDiv
Score (*):44.0367 (normalized score 0.9651)
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Prime on list: no, rank 955
Subcategory: "Generalized Fermat"
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The Top 5000 Primes is a list for proven primes only. In order to maintain the
integrity of this list, we seek to verify the primality of all submissions.
We are currently unable to check all proofs (ECPP, KP, ...), but we will at least trial
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check every entry before it is included in the list.
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text: I am sad to say I didn't get a photo but today I took a red potted flower to my neighbour. She's quite elderly but is amazing to have a conversation with! I haven't spoken to her in 6 months will be headed back over now Wednesday for cookies and scrabble!


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By Paul Higgins
A Craigavon man accused of drug rape "wholly denies" the offences against him, a Solicitor declared in court on Monday.
With 26-year-old Colin Barry McGeown appearing in the dock of Craigavon Magistrates Court, defence solicitor Chris McCann told the Court it was the defendants case that any sexual activity with the alleged victim "was consensual."
Confirming he understood the four charges against him McGeown, with an address on the Charlestown Road, Derrytrasna, was charged with two counts of rape alleging that he penetrated the vagina and anus of the alleged victim, false imprisonment of the complainant and administering a substance, namely "white powder, knowing that she did not consent and with the intention of stupefying or overpowering her so as to enable a person to engage in sexual activity with her," all of which are alleged to have been committed on 16 February this year.
It is understood the charges arise following an alleged incident in a house in the Garvaghy Park area of Portadownon Friday night/Saturday morning.
Giving evidence to the court , detective constable Anderson testified that he believed he could connect McGeown to each of the offences and that police were "vehemently opposed" to him being freed on bail.
He revealed that due to "rising community tensions there's a severe threat to the defendants safety so bail is opposed."
Under cross examination from Mr McCann, the officer further revealed that following the alleged incident, relatives of the complainant "attended prior to the police attending" and were arrested after they allegedly assaulted an individual.
The officer confirmed that during police interviews, McGeown "gave an account that any sexual activity was consensual" and that in a pre-prepared statement, he told police "that for around an hour afterwards, he was in the living room with the complainant with her sitting on his knee and kissing him" before she left in an "undistressed manner."
"It's a consent case," said Mr McCann, "Mr McGeown wholly denies the allegations and doesn't know why the allegations have been made."
He said while the police agreed a proposed bail address "some distance away...about eight miles" was suitable, District Judge Bernie Kelly told the lawyer that given what the officer had disclosed about the alleged assault.
He said: "it would need to be some considerable distance away before he could rejoice in some degree of anonymity that would provide some degree of protection where people don't know him or know who he is."
" we are talking about a small local area where I would guess that everybody knows everybody else," said the judge.
The bail application was adjourned and a short time later, Mr McCann returned to court with an alternative address, not disclosed in the open court but outside the county court jurisdiction.
Freeing McGeown on his own bail of £500 with a £1,000 surety, Judge Kelly also barred him from alcohol, from abusing drugs and from contacting the alleged victim, she also imposed a curfew.
Moving the case to a different Magistrates Court, with McGeown to appear on 20 March, she warned the alleged rapist: "if I find there has been contact through well meaning family or friends on social media with the IP or discussion of the case, it will be a breach."


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I did a quick search and didn't find anything on the topic so hopefully this isn't a repeat!
I'm going to probably be doing a bridal expo in a couple of weeks. I've never done one... can anyone who has done one tell me what they bring and what they do at the show? Not to state the obvious, but if I'm going to do the show then I want to book some weddings. Not to be even more obvious, but it would be fantastic to book the weddings right there at the show. Is that likely?
I'm bringing business cards, samples for 1000 and four model cakes. What else should I bring?
There are tons of topics on this! Try to go through the business forum pages and you'll see tons.
Ideas/thoughts that have come up in prior discussions:
-Don't expect to book on the spot, it's too hectic for that and overall not a good idea. You'll want to have time to consult with them. Booking the tasting consult would be good - so do take your appt. book.
-Have a sign-in sheet so you can follow up afterwards
-Find out how many brides they are expecting
-If possible, have a laptop on hand so ppl. can see your pics
-Network w/other vendors
-Be sure to have at least 2 people working the both - so you can talk to multiple ppl.
-Wear comfortable shoes/clothes
When i do shows i always bring a artifical cake.
Here's a thread to get you started. It has a number of photos of show set-ups. But, yeah ... go thru the biz forum or do a search for bridal shows. TONS of info available.
Thank you everyone! I'll get searching!


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England lose a great character as Badger takes his finals bow
By Paul Newman for the Daily Mail
Paul Nixon knew it was time to go when he spotted hair straighteners in the Leicestershire dressing room and remembered holding team-mate Josh Cobb in his arms as a baby. The Badger of the domestic game made up his mind there and then to leave the county set.
English cricket will lose one of its greatest characters after Saturday's Twenty20 finals day - unless Leicestershire reach the Champions League - when Nixon, at 40, finally slows down after 24 years in which he has never appeared to stop to catch his breath.
The man dubbed The Badger by Rob Key and Matt Walker during his three years at Kent - 'I was mad for it and I've always been fond of nocturnal activities' - is retiring, aptly, after one last high-profile appearance in the short form of the game that has defined his later years.
Eng of the glove affair: Leicestershire's Paul Nixon will retire after Saturday's t20 finals day
The words tumble out as Nixon explains his decision to quit when he is still, thanks to his dedication to fitness, in as good a shape as many half his age.
'I love this game and have given everything to every day,' he said. 'It might sound crazy but I've enjoyed every minute of my 24 years. It has been a special time. I've been blessed.
'But it's time to go because my body won't let my mind do what it wants to any more. I'm not keeping to the standards I have done over the years and I feel that I'm letting myself and the lads down.
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- Jos Buttler's heroic century not enough as England just fall short of Sri Lanka at Lord's 31/05/14
- Michael Vaughan and Stuart Broad don't think it's quite right but is it time for England to embrace the doosra? 28/05/14
'It's not about getting by. I only keep in Twenty20 cricket these days, which means I do 120 squats a game. The day after each match I have to come down the stairs sideways now and I've got a three-year-old daughter who I want to be able to run around with.
'But I came into the game on a high and I want to go out on a high. I've seen a lot of good pros and stalwarts leave on bad terms and with a bitter taste in their mouths and it shouldn't be like that. I don't want to retire on a wet Thursday in September.'
Instead, he will bow out on the big stage of Edgbaston when Leicestershire face Lancashire in the semi-finals of a competition he has won twice after appearing in each of the first four finals days.
Only progress to the final that would see his side qualify for the Champions League in India next month can now extend a career that was given sudden and unexpected impetus when he made 19 one-day international appearances for England at the age of 36.
Nixon's call-up came when England were about to embark on a one-day triangular series against Australia and New Zealand after their 5-0 Ashes thrashing. They needed someone with energy and enthusiasm to put a smile back on their faces. The Badger fitted the bill.
'I thought my time had gone,' said Nixon. 'I was 36 but physically I was more like 28. I could embrace it and enjoy it because it felt like a reward for all the hard work over the years. I didn't put too much pressure on myself.'
At first the results were almost as bad as during the Ashes. 'I remember playing in Perth and coming to the last ball of our innings against New Zealand on 49 not out,' said Nixon. 'I thought it might be my last ball as an England player so I said to myself, "Swing yourself off your feet and see how far you can hit it".
'Reaching 50 didn't matter. I made a good connection off my old mate Shane Bond but Jacob Oram took a great catch on the boundary.
'But we scraped into the final and ended up winning it. I will never forget walking round the boundary with the trophy in the pouring rain in Sydney. I wanted a picture of the Barmy Army because, again, I thought I might never play for England again and they dragged me into the crowd. I've still got that photo on my phone.'
No fall from Grace Road: The former England wicketkeeper does not want to leave the game on a low note
Nixon's England career was extended to the ill-fated 2007 World Cup but it will be as a dynamic county keeper-batsman who won two Championship titles with Leicestershire that he will be remembered. And, according to Kent captain Key, as the most unselfish man in the game because of all the help he has given others.
'It's lovely to hear him say that,' said Nixon. 'I think it might come from my upbringing on a farm in Cumbria. I came from a small community and was taught well.'
Now it is time to hand over to the next generation, including his Grace Road team-mate James Taylor, who is set to make his full England debut on Thursday against Ireland in Dublin.
'He is a very special young man,' said Nixon. 'James has one of the best work ethics I've seen and reminds me of Graham Gooch in his preparation and attention to detail. He knows his game inside out already and is one of the fastest learners I've known. He ticks all the boxes.'
Yet it is Nixon who will command the attention at Edgbaston. When Leicestershire dramatically defeated his old side Kent in the Twenty20 quarter-finals, he was held aloft by supporters as he left the Grace Road pitch for the last time in a competitive match.
'I like fairy tales and it will be another if we win on Saturday,' said Nixon. Every neutral will be rooting for him.
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Scouting report - Ben Stokes (Durham and England)
England's senior players have been allowed to put their feet up for today's one-day game against Ireland in Dublin to give the next generation a chance. Who should we look out for?
Well, there is little James Taylor who is sure to make a mark, but the most promising of them all could be big Ben Stokes of Durham.
Tell me more.
Rob Key called him the most promising young player he had ever seen when Stokes smashed 161 against Kent last year but that was nothing compared to his contribution against Hampshire at the start of this season.
Ben took six for 68 with his medium pace, including three wickets in an over, before hitting a century and smashing five sixes in an over off Liam Dawson. The boy, still only 20, is a genuine all-round talent.
Take that: Ben Stokes is a promising all-rounder and has made his mark with both Durham and England Lions
Young Lions: Stokes and James Taylor (left) have shone for England's second string already this summer
Remind you of anyone?
Don't call him the new Flintoff! Durham don't like that because of the pressure it could bring, but it is a tag he will have to get used to.
There do seem to be similarities.
There are differences too. Stokes was born in Christchurch and came to live in Cumbria when he was 12 after his dad Ged, who played rugby league for New Zealand, was offered the coach's job at Workington.
The young Ben was more interested in rugby but league's loss has been cricket's gain.
Another 'plastic Brit' then?
No, Ben has no trace of a Kiwi accent and has only ever wanted to play for England since taking up cricket seriously at 14.
The England management rate him very highly and the word was he would have played against Sri Lanka earlier this year if he hadn't badly dislocated a finger. Even now that is stopping him bowling but he is more than good enough as a left-handed batsman to make an impression.
He's a fiery redhead too and is clearly looking forward to his trip to Dublin. He tweeted on Tuesday: 'Can't wait to find out whether Guinness actually tastes nicer in Ireland.'
I'll drink to that.
Newman's talking point
The top two Test teams in the world will meet in a mouth-watering series in England next year, but already it is in danger of being spoilt by the schedulers.
England will meet South Africa in a three-Test series - it should have been at least four - in the shadow of the London Olympics and, inexplicably, one of those Tests - at Headingley - will take place during the Games, rendering it completely overshadowed.
Howzat for bad planning? England renew hostilities with Dale Steyn & co next summer - but only for three Tests
The main reason? Yet another one-day series against Australia to squeeze into the calendar, even though it is a non-Ashes year.
When will our administrators ever learn?
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