Welcome to the UCSF Center for Limb Preservation & Wound Care the first dedicated amputation prevention center in the Bay Area. We are focused on providing accessible, high-quality, coordinated care for patients with limb-threatening conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers, advanced vascular disease, and non-healing wounds.
Since its inception four years ago, the center has grown rapidly to include seven vascular and four podiatric surgeons, in addition to advanced practice nurses, a vascular technician, vascular surgery residents, and clinical fellows in both specialties. The core of our multidisciplinary limb salvage team includes nationally recognized specialists in podiatry and vascular surgery. Plastic surgeons, orthotic and prosthetic experts, and many other specialists, are frequently involved in diagnostic evaluation and treatment plans.
Each year we evaluate more than 200 newly-referred patients to our center. More than 1,300 outpatient visits are made to our clinic, now open two days per week to provide timely access to our center. Our team is available for direct consultations 24/7, and we accommodate all new urgent referrals to the center within 48 hours. We work closely with local referring providers to establish a plan of coordinated care, manage transitions based on acuity and patient preferences, and seek to minimize inefficient and costly care.
Our team of outstanding faculty and staff is dedicated to providing the best clinical care and advancing science through research and education. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the Center for Limb Preservation and Wound Care at UCSF.


It all started over 15 years ago, when a young engineer from Seagate persistently searched for the highest manufacturing cleanroom efficiency for producing innovative and cost-effective products. He met two other cleanroom professionals who shared a common vision. After brainstorming and exchanging ideas, Q-Leap was born. The organization has since pursued and implemented new methods to improve cleanroom products to include wipers, swabs, masks, mops, bags and adhesive mats. Today, we integrate manufacturing controls of raw materials from yarns to finished products and from resin to cleanroom packaging bags. Innovative manufacturing processes and strict quality assurance have resulted in Q-Leap becoming the leading value-offering company for cleanroom consumables.
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Macaulay Culkin stars as "Mickey" in American Horror Story: Double Feature.
Culkin began his stage career at the age of four and made the first of several small film appearances in Rocket Gibraltar, playing the grandson of Burt Lancaster. It was in the John Hughes film Uncle Buck, in which he played the inquisitive nephew of John Candy, that Culkin first began to attract attention.
Culkin then shot to international stardom with his lead role in Hughes' film Home Alone, in which he played "Kevin McCallister," a resourceful child who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation. Culkin received a Golden Globe® nomination for his performance. Home Alone II: Lost in New York
was also a worldwide success.
Culkin appeared on stage to critical acclaim in Madame Melville and portrayed the ill-fated Michael Alig in the motion picture cult classic Party Monster. His film credits include Jacob's Ladder, My Girl, The Good Son, Richie Rich and Saved! among others. Culkin filmed the independent film Changeland on location in Thailand for director/writer Seth Green. His television credits include roles on Kings, The Jim Gaffigan Show and Robot Chicken.
Culkin also founded the new media empire Bunny Ears that included a podcast, website and live events, as well as social and merchandising components.

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Angels Camp...The Celebrated Frog Jumping capital of the world.
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12/19/2019 - Studio 4 Dance Theater presents The Nutcracker
Studio 4 Dance Theater presents Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker," the classic holiday tale of Clara's dreamlike adventures with her Nutcracker Prince in the Candy Kingdom.
This year's production brings on a new cast, stunning costumes, high tech props and spectacular special effects. Artistic Director Tammie Lee introduces the new "Angels" who open Act II this year. The "Party Scene", bright and fun, opens the production set in the Stahlbaum home in Germany where Clara and her brother Fritz anxiously await the excitement of this holiday tradition.
Briar Gibson will portray Clara, with Rocky Harwood as her Nutcracker Prince. Iris Stafford will dance the role of the Mouse Queen, Taylor Wilson will be the Snow Queen, and Madison Gonzales will be the Dew Drop Fairy. Jillian Buteau will be the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier will be Judah Harwood, and Tim Smith will return as Godfather Drosselmeyer.
This year marks the 11th annual Studio 4 Dance Theater production of
"The Nutcracker" at Bret Harte Theater. The full-length, professional-quality ballet has become the highlight of the local holiday season, with return audiences and sold-out performances every year.
Tickets: Thursday: Advance purchase- $15/adult; $12/youth ages 13-17; $9/children 12 and under. At the door - $18/adult; $15/youth ages 13-17; $12/children 12 and under.
Fri/Sat: Advance purchase - $19/adult (13 and up); $14/children 12 and under. At the door - $22/adult (13 and up); $17/children 12 and under.
Tickets go on sale at 10am, Thursday, November 8, 2018
Tickets will be available on the internet at www.studio4dancetheater.com
or at the box office one hour before each performance.
01/12/2020 - Cantamos Opens Ovations Winter Concert Season
Angels Camp, CA...The first concert of the Ovations winter concert season at the Bret Hart Performing Arts Center will be the band Cantamos, a popular local band that refuses to be put in a genre box with their mix of big band, rock, rhythm and blues, folk, pop, and even classical music. "We're so hard to describe," said Macfarlane. "We have an eclectic mix of our favorite songs. In the past we've moved from arias to Latin favorites, to contemporary pop songs." Indeed, Michela leads the band seamlessly across the world music landscape with a cheerful whirlwind of songs like the Brazilian bosso nova hit "Corcovado" and the German/Yiddish big band romp "Bei Mire Bist Du Shön," as well as rollicking Aretha Franklin covers and the novelty song "Mambo Italiano."
Cantamos isn't restricted to English. Macfarlane is a musical polyglot; their concerts can feel like a world tour. "My favorite thing is to sing in a bunch of different languages. Italian, French Spanish, Portuguese," she said. Chestnut kitschy pop songs like "These Boots are Made for Walking" shine when Macfarlane sings them in French. And Cantamos covers a variety of unusual material, like their rendition of Pink Martini's "Je ne Veux Pas Travailler (Sympatique)."
The eight piece group is blessed with a line up of talent to back Macfarlane: Fred Treece on guitars and vocals, Tonja Peterson on vocals and percussion, Ray Price on drums and percussion, and Ron Schaner on bass and vocals mix it up with the horn section—Ras Beeken Dan on sax, flute, and clarinet, Gunther Hsue on trumpet (he also plays keyboard), and Matt Albright on Trombone.
"It can be tricky to play with a horn section," Macfarlane admitted. "Especially with my vocal range, which is pretty high. A lot of times the vocals can get lost. That's been one of the challenges." But she said that the horns, led by Beeken, make it work. "It's so awesome to have that full section that a horn section brings. There are so many possibilities."
Macfarlane said that each musician contributes to the band's material by bringing in their favorite pieces. "Each of our songs has a special meaning to at least someone in our group, for example Ray brought in Corcovado, Ron brought in Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" and Gunther brought in Sting's "La Belle Dame Sans Regrets." Whatever memory or desire they have connected to it we then make it our own collective effort and polish it into a rendition that speaks to all of us."
"We are presenting our usual eclectic repertoire mix," Macfarlane said, "but we're breathing new life into it. Gunther Hsue and I will do a Mozart aria from Le Nozze di Figaro, new to our show. Tonja, Fred, and I will also be doing a couple new songs with gorgeous harmonies, pieces that you just don't hear every day."
"I think one of the most important things we are doing for this show is coming up with fresh arrangements for our songs that harness the talent of all of us on stage in such a way that features as many moments of brilliance as possible."
The Calaveras County Arts Council presents Cantamos
Tickets: $25 adults/$10 under 18. Available online at www.calaverasarts.org, or call 209/753-0127 Monday through Thursday.
01/09/2020 - Middleton's Gold Crown Hallmark Storewide Inventory Clearance!
Angels Camp, CA...Storewide Inventory Clearance all this Month at Middleton's Gold Crown Hallmark! Middleton's Hallmark has been family owned and operated since 1955.
Middleton's Hallmark
Angels Camp, California
01/25/2020 - Ladies Bingo Night Grad Night Fundraiser for Calaveras & Bret Harte High Schools
Altaville, CA...Dear Community Supporter, The Grad Night Foundation of Calaveras County is a non-profit organization that provides safe, sober and fun graduation parties for our high school seniors. Since 1989, Calaveras County has not had a single alcohol or drug related high school graduation tragedy. The school does not put on the party. It is an ALL volunteer group using 100% donations and fundraising to fund the Sober Grad Night. This year Calaveras and Bret Harte High Schools are combining fundraising efforts by hosting a Mega Ladies Bingo Night at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp on January 25, 2020.
Can your business support this good work by providing funds or donating goods or services for our Raffle or Silent Auction at the Ladies Bingo Night? All proceeds will go to the Calaveras Grad Night Foundation that funds 100% of the school's Grad Night Parties.
If you prefer to sponsor a table or a bingo game for $100 or more, you can mail a check made payable to
"Calaveras Grad Night Foundation" with a memo "Bingo Table Sponsor" or "Bingo Game Sponsor" to the
address above. Donations can also be made through our website below.
Sponsor Levels:
 $100 Bronze Sponsor
 $250 Silver Sponsor (includes 2 entry tickets)
 $500 Gold Sponsor (includes 4 entry tickets)
 $1000 Platinum Sponsor (includes 8 entry tickets)
Please contact Carol Davison, CHS Chair or Stacy Simpson, BHHS Chair for more information on the
event or donations. We also can be reached through our Committee email at ladiesbingo2020@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Carol Davison, CHS Bingo Chair (209-897-0460)
Stacy Simpson, BHHS Bingo Chair (209-559-3378)
To make a donation or purchase tickets online, please visit www.ccgrad.org
01/02/2020 - Tickets Still Available for John McCutcheon and Red Tail Ring Concert in Angels Camp on Thursday, Ja
Angels Camp, CA...Tickets are still available for the Thursday, January 9, 2020, Angels Camp performance by multiple Grammy Award-nominated musician, storyteller and author John McCutcheon and his special guests, Red Tail Ring. The performance will be held at the Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center at Bret Harte Union High School on Highway 49 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Whether in print, on record, or on stage, people connect with John McCutcheon's versatility, charm, wit and pure talent. "Foothill Conservancy introduced John to this area in 1992, and we're looking forward to hosting him for the first time in Angels Camp," said Foothill Conservancy Executive Director Sherry Pease. "Local audiences really enjoy his shows."
A Wisconsin native and Georgia resident, McCutcheon spent years immersing himself in the traditional music of the southern Appalachian Mountains. He is one of the country's most respected and loved folksingers and a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, from the banjo to the hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed by critics and singers around the globe. McCutcheon's 40 recordings have garnered every imaginable honor, and his commitment to grassroots organizing has put him on the front lines of many important issues, from supporting
Wisconsin teachers to opposing environmentally destructive Alaskan mining proposals.
McCutcheon is best known for his captivating live performances. As the late Pete Seeger said, "John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer, songwriter, and song leader." Johnny Cash called him, "The most impressive instrumentalist I've ever heard." Describing his stories, the Washington Post said, "He has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature."
People of every generation and background feel at home when John McCutcheon takes the stage, with what critics describe as "little feats of magic," "breathtaking in their ease and grace...," and "like a conversation with an illuminating old friend." His performances feature original and traditional songs with the profound mark of place, family, and strength, along with stories told in a style that's been compared to Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor.
Red Tail Ring is the duo of Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp. They create lush, intricate arrangements of original folk music and traditional ballads with banjo, fiddle, guitar, and close harmonies. American Roots UK called them, "The very best of the 21st century's minimalist and highly original folk music . . . a peerless duo."
Tickets to the show are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the show, $15 in advance for children 12 and under, $20 day of the show. Tickets are on sale at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4437325, at the Manzanita Arts Emporium in Angels Camp, and at the Foothill Conservancy's Jackson office at 35 Court Street, Suite 1 (call first, 209-223-3508). The concert is a 30th anniversary benefit for the Foothill Conservancy.
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12/25/2019 - Join Your Friends in Murphys for a Free Christmas Dinner
Murphys, CA...On, Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25, Murphys Friends host the annual free community dinner from 1 to 3 PM at the Native Sons Hall on Main Street, Murphys. There will be turkey with all the trimmings, and gifts for the kids. The community dinner started 36 years ago in Angels Camp. It has become a tradition for many people, and Murphys Friends hopes it will become one of yours.
If you want a meal delivered in Calaveras, call 736-1415, and for general information, call 736-6177.
Enjoy the day with friends, family and neighbors.
12/19/2019 - Studio 4 Dance Theater's 2019 Nutcracker is December 19, 20 & 21
Angels Camp, CA… Studio 4 Dance Theater presents Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker," the classic holiday tale of Clara's dreamlike adventures with her Nutcracker Prince in the Candy Kingdom. This year's production brings on a new cast, stunning costumes, high tech props and spectacular special effects. Artistic Director Tammie Lee introduces the new "Angels" who open Act II this year. The "Party Scene", bright and fun, opens the production set in the Stahlbaum home in Germany where Clara and her brother Fritz anxiously await the excitement of this holiday tradition.
Tickets: Thursday: Advance purchase- $15/adult; $12/youth ages 13-17; $9/children 12 and under. At the door – $18/adult; $15/youth ages 13-17; $12/children 12 and under.
Fri/Sat: Advance purchase – $19/adult (13 and up); $14/children 12 and under. At the door – $22/adult (13 and up); $17/children 12 and under.
Every December Studio 4 Dance Theater performs The Nutcracker Ballet which has become a special Holiday tradition for our community. Our cast includes all ages ranging from 4 to 65. With our shows being sold out every year it continues to be the beloved Christmas production children and adults alike look forward to attending.
Studio 4 Dance Theater was a dream of Artistic Director Tammie Lee that came to fruition in 2010. After performing the first Petite Version of The Nutcracker in 2008 the company was formed, but it was not until 2010 that it became established as a non-profit dance company. Studio 4 Dance Theater is the resident company of Studio 4 School of Dance.
Studio 4 Dance Theater produces a Spring Showcase which features works choreographed by Mrs. Lee that have included Alice's Adventures, Peter and the Wolf, Sleeping Beauty's Wedding, Pictures at an Exhibition, Carnival of Animals and many more.
Studio 4 Dance Theater also produces a student showcase. This production highlights performances in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary and hip hop. Many of our junior and senior dancers choreograph for this showcase and we provide our senior dancers with the opportunity to help in directing, graphic design for posters and programs, budgeting and much more.
Studio 4 Dance Theater and Studio 4 School of Dance are involved with our community, performing in Murphy's Irish Days Parade, Children's Frog Jump Parade, Miss Calaveras Pageant, Angels Camp Christmas Parade, Murphy's Open House & Christmas Parade and many other functions throughout the year.
Our commitment to our community also includes scholarships.
The Studio 4 Dance Theater Scholarship is awarded to one senior at the Bret Harte Scholarship Night and at the Miss Calaveras Pageant. We also hold auditions the second week of May for dancers and artists in our community. We give up to four scholarships at this audition for any serious artists that would like to attend a summer intensive.
Our mission at Studio 4 Dance Theater:
To educate children and adults in the performing arts through public performance in all genres of dance and performance art and to carry on other educational activities associated with this mission.
Our vision at Studio 4 Dance Theater:
To have a space where children and adults can come and create, express themselves through dance, imagine and fulfill dreams, build self-esteem and develop meaningful friendships that will last a lifetime.
12/12/2019 - The CFLC Students Present "The Christmas County Spelling Bee" Christmas Play
Angels Camp, CA...CFLC presents this year's Christmas Play, The Christmas County Spelling Bee. Dec 12th ,13th, & 14th. Book your FREE tickets today at https://cflc.ticketleap.com/cflc-2019-christmas-play/ or call CFLC at (209) 736-1175
Godly, family centered instruction for their children
The parents, teachers and the Board of Directors believe that the Bible gives parents the responsibility and privilege of providing Godly, family centered instruction for their children. The basis of the school is the Holy Bible which is regarded as the infallible and authoritative Word of God. The curriculum focuses on bible based principles, including scripture memorization, which is designed to encourage the children to apply these lessons to their daily life.
Christian Family Learning Center operates out of the facilities provided by Foothill Community Church. The school also includes a Computer Lab, Art Workshop, and an Enrichment Room.
The playground features basketball, volleyball, tetherball, four square, hopscotch, a playground structure, track and a large grass playing field.
12/08/2019 - Pictures with Santa Today at Calaveras Lumber
Angels Camp, CA...Join us Sunday December 8th from 1:00pm-3:00pm for our Pictures with Santa - a Toys for Tots fundraiser! Come dressed in your holiday best (or your Ugly Christmas Sweater) and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to help us bring joy to children this Christmas! bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive a 30% coupon good toward anything Christmas TODAY ONLY!
No spot reservation required, just bring your smiling faces and a donation. We can't wait to see you all!
Calaveras Lumber Co.
Today at 1 PM – 3 PM
155 S Main St, Angels Camp, California 95222
12/07/2019 - The 2019 Chips for Kids Toy Drive
San Andreas, CA...From San Andreas CHP...Just a reminder that it is our annual Chips for Kids toy drive. All the toys collected in our area go to Calaveras County children. Collection barrels are located at the San Andreas CHP office, Treats grocery and the VFW in San Andreas, Common Grounds in Valley Springs and the Starbucks in Angels Camp.
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Seoul National University (서울대학교) in Seoul, South Korea, is also known as SNU, or Seoul-dae (서울대). It comprises sixteen colleges and six professional schools. It was founded in 1946 and relocated to Gwanak between 1975 and 1979.
Over 28,000 students call the school home, and study in fields including medicine, pharmacy, engineering, veterinary medicine, nursing, agriculture and life sciences, social sciences, human ecology, business administration, education, fine arts, music and liberal studies. Students are admitted by major, and acceptance is highly competitive. Of the number of graduate holding CEO positions in Fortune 500 companies, SNU ranks fifth in the world.
Click on the above image to visit the website of Seoul National University.
This university is ranked as #36 Top University in the world by QS World University Rankings.
Refer to the following link to get information on admission to Seoul National University.
Refer to the following link to get information on scholarships, grants or financial aids offered by Seoul National University.
Currently we do not have a list of programs and courses offered by Seoul National University. You may refer to the university website to get the current list of all courses Seoul National University offers.


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Exploring with the Amazing Kids from Zy Movement
As a tour operator in Bangkok, our goal is to enable people to experience the city, it's beauty and it's culture, and ultimately where there is a will to explore we will find a way.
Last Sunday was a special day as we partnered with the Zy Movement Foundation to explore Bangkok with the children and families that they support.
There are millions of disabled people in Thailand and Southeast Asia who have to face physical and social barriers everyday, preventing them from making the most of their lives. The goal of Zy Movement Foundation is to heighten awareness and understanding on issues of children with disabilities to society is to improve the quality of lives for children with congenital limb deficiency and cerebral palsy, a disability currently found in 450,000 children in Thailand as well as around 10 million in ASEAN.
On this special edition of our Family Canal and Tuk Tuk Adventure, we explored Bangkok and it's culture in a fun an memorable way and with a few challenges to overcome. Despite the fact that all the families live in or around Bangkok, for many of the kids it was the first time riding in a long-tail boat or a tuk tuk. Of the kids who joined ….
The tour started by taking a long-tail boat to "Baan Silapin – The Artists House", a place that most families did not know existed. There they have a daily Thai puppet show at 2pm, but we worked with the Sippatham Kumnai – Traditional Thai Puppet Show to arrange a special show at 3pm to ensure the kids can get up close as on a Sunday it can be very busy. Kids and adults alike loved it.
Next we took the boat back to the Flower Market where we visited our base at the Market Experience for lotus folding, ice cream and snacks.
After that it was time to jump aboard our tuk tuks and zoom to the Golden Mount (Wat Saket).
Climbing to the top of the Golden Mount may have been a challenge for some, but most of these kids have had to overcome much larger challenges in life. In fact, one of the main annual activities for Zy Movement is their "Climb to Change a Life", so climbing up The Golden Mount was just a small challenge in the whole scale of things, but one which was rewarded by great views of Bangkok.
The final stop of the day was for dinner and if there is one dish that is fitting for both kids and adults then Pad Thai would be the choice. We would like to extend a big thanks to the team at Thip Samai (the most famous Pad Thai in Bangkok) for supporting the dinner and helping us deliver a memorable day for the kids, families, volunteers and Expique staff who supported.
As a company we have supported the Zy Movement before through our Random Thainess initiative, but as new parents this event had a special meaning to us.
Over the last 4 years we have built Expique to be stable and ensure we are in a position to create regular incomes for our staff and teams of guides and drivers. Now our commitment shifts to also ensure that we give more back to society and help make the world a better place.
We are therefore delighted to announce that from now on 3% of all revenue from our Family Canal and Tuk Tuk Adventure will be given straight to the Zy Movement and we will also give our guests the opportunity to match that. We will also look at similar initiatives related to other tours.
Finally a big thank you to
Baan Silapin – The Artists House (https://www.facebook.com/234095770131920/)
Sippatham Kumnai – Traditional Thai Puppet Show (https://www.facebook.com/sippathamkumnai/ )
The Market Experience (www.marketexperiences.com / https://www.facebook.com/marketexperiences )
Thip Samai (https://www.facebook.com/thipsamaipadthai)
And all the volunteers
And of course the amazing kids and families from Zy Movement Foundation (http://en.zmf-asia.org / https://www.facebook.com/Zymovement/)
We look forward to future activities and continuing to positively impact the lives of others through tourism.
Perasa, Simon and Baby Vanessa
(Owners of Expique)
Categories: Expique News
Review of Random Thainess At Expique in October 2015
What's On in Bangkok in April 2016
What's On in Bangkok in July 2015
My Bangkok by Chris
What to eat in Phuket
The best Airbnb Experiences in Bangkok
Our favourite Thailand train trips from Bangkok
Our favourite Thai snacks
Local Historical Walk
Where East Meets West
Classic Evening Tuk Tuk Tour
Bangkok Night Lights Tuk Tuk Tour
Semi-adventurous evening food tour
Evening Food and Tuk Tuk Adventure


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There are certain iOS Applications that don't get to see the light of the day in the official Apple App Store as they don't fall within the guidelines of the App Store. Tweaked iOS Applications that provide enhanced functionality as compared to the original application along with ++Apps fall in this category. But, is there a way that you can download these applications on your iPhone/iPad? Well! There certainly is a way. You can take the help of 3rd party App Stores. There is a plenitude of 3rd party AppStores to download tweaked and ++ iOS applications.
In this post, we are going to introduce a new application that goes by the name 'Ignition' and enables you to download tweaked ++ iOS applications on your iPhone/iPad. The beauty of Ignition is that it is a free application and it doesn't ask you to jailbreak your iPhone/iPad for its installation.
Please note that applications available in Ignition are also free to download and install. Also, check out this fantastic alternative application to ignition: "TweakBox Download on iOS" to get unlimited modded android games, apps & ++apps.
Before we move ahead to the download and installation part, it is mandatory for you to know certain bold features of Ignition which really makes it stand apart from other relative applications. The 3rd party App Store comes with an attractive and elegant interface. Moreover, the design of the application receives an update every three months.
Ignition is the only 3rd party App Store in the relative market which updates its inventory, almost, every day. Moreover, there is a provision for users as well to upload their own applications for others to use. Now, this is really great for iOS App Developers.
The team of Ignition has promised to add new jailbreaks immediately after their release. So, this means that Ignition is the fastest App Store to add new jailbreaks under its hood.
The customer support offered by the application's staff is par excellence. Any problem you are facing in the application, contact the support staff and your issue will be handled on a priority basis.
Any bugs/issues/errors arising in the application in future will be dealt with immediately. The dedicated development team makes this possible by working beyond their office hours.
The App Store contains dark as well as light mode.
The applications available are completely virus-free.
Complete Guide: iOSEmus for iOS 12.1, 12.2 & iOS 12+ [iPhone/iPad] No Jailbreak.
Well! The feature set of Ignition is, indeed, impressive. Never before a 3rd party iOS App Store has made such claims and provided such bold features. If you wish to download and install Ignition on your iPhone/iPad, you require following the below-provided steps.
As a first, you require launching Safari Browser from your iPhone/iPad and navigate here. Please note that Safari Browser will only work for the purpose.
A Profile Installation screen will come up. Tap on 'Install' on the top-right to let the third party App Store install its profile on your iPhone/iPad.
Move to the home screen of your iPhone/iPad and you will witness the application getting downloaded. Once the same is done, please move to Settings -> General -> Device Management and trust the Profile of Ignition.
Launch the application and start downloading your favorite tweaked ++ iOS Applications.
So, these were the steps to download and install Ignition on iPhone/iPad without jailbreak. If you face any issues during the installation process or have any questions to ask, please let us know in the comments section provided below. We are always happy to help you.
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Q: The maximum column value of all tables It's possible to add to below script max value of one specific column (each have this column with the same name):
select
  owner,
  table_name,
  round((num_rows*avg_row_len)/(1024*1024)) MB,
  num_rows "ROWS",
  last_analyzed
--max(data_for_each_column)
from all_tables
where owner = 'OAP'
order by table_name asc

A: If all tables do have one common column, you can use a hack with XML to dynamically create a select max() for each table:
select owner,
       table_name,
       round((num_rows*avg_row_len)/(1024*1024)) MB,
       num_rows "ROWS",
       last_analyzed,
       dbms_xmlgen.getxmltype('SELECT max(id) m FROM '||owner||'.'||table_name).extract('//text()').getnumberval() as max_id
from all_tables tbl
where owner = 'OAP'
  and exists (select 1
              from all_tab_columns ac
              where ac.owner = tbl.owner
                and ac.table_name = tbl.table_name
                and ac.column_name = 'ID')
order by table_name asc;

You need to replace max(id) with the correct column name.
The query will fail if there is at least one table that does not have a column named id - it will not just "skip" that table. Using the and exists (..) condition will only use table that have a column named ID.

dbms_xmlgen.getxmltype() will run the passed SQL query and return a XML representation of the result set, something like:
<ROWSET>
 <ROW>
  <M>42</M>
 </ROW>
</ROWSET>

The extract('//text()') simply extracts the (only) text value in the result which is '42' and getnumberval() will turn that into a real number.

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Q: Error in Maven execution with Java version 16.0.1 I upgraded my Java version from 1.8 to 16.0.1 and accordingly updated Maven to 3.8.1.
Upon executing the test suites through Maven commands (mvn verify), I am getting errors as below:
cucumber.runtime.CucumberException: java.lang.ExceptionInInitializerError
Caused by: java.lang.ExceptionInInitializerError
Caused by: java.lang.reflect.InaccessibleObjectException: Unable to make field private final java.util.Comparator java.util.TreeMap.comparator accessible: module java.base does not "opens java.util" to unnamed module @40f9161a

The execution works perfectly fine if I am doing execution through Eclipse.
Any ideas on what might be the issue?

A: When upgrading it is a good practice to upgrade one version at a time. You will usually get a deprecation warning before something actually breaks.
Warnings with gradle, cucumber and selenium
So consider upgrading your version of Cucumber before upgrading your Java version.
https://github.com/cucumber/cucumber-jvm/tree/main/release-notes


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Q: Define MYSQL index with condition I have a table with these schemas:
 CREATE TABLE `transactions` (
  `id` bigint(20) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT,
  `user_id` bigint(20) NOT NULL,
  `description` varchar(255) NOT NULL,
  `is_deleted` tinyint(4) NOT NULL DEFAULT '0',
  `transaction_id` bigint(20) NOT NULL,
  `ref_transaction_id` bigint(20) NOT NULL,
  `action` smallint(6) NOT NULL,
  `balance` decimal(16,2) NOT NULL,
  `created` datetime NOT NULL,
  `updated` datetime NOT NULL,
  PRIMARY KEY (`id`),
  KEY `index_transaction_id` (`transaction_id`)
) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8

When action = 1, ref_transaction_id will be 0
When action > 1 (other values are 2,3,4,5), ref_transaction_id will be a non-zero integer. It actually the transaction_id of a previous record in the same table.
I want to create index to support for this query:
select *
from transactions
where `created`>="?" and `created`<= "?" and `ref_transaction_id`=0 and `action`=1

I feel like a composite index like (action, ref_transaction_id, created) will not so efficient since my usage only check for ref_transaction_id = 0 ( which is roughly 20% of data). Any better way to define composite index with condition.

A: Sounds like:

*

*if action=1, then ref_transaction_id can only be 0, and

*if ref_transaction_id=0, the action can only be 1

If that's correct, then the query may be simplified:
select *
from transactions
where `created` between "?" and "?" and `action`=1;

Notes:

*

*add an index for action to help the query

*use between to range check the date; suspect minor performance improvement

Unsolicited Observations
This sounds like a linked list (ref_transaction_ids) and a state machine (action). If that's true, or close, may want to consider putting that info into a separate "association" table,
....
`fk_id` bigint(20) NOT NULL,
`transaction_id` bigint(20) NOT NULL,
`fk_prior_id` bigint(20) NOT NULL COMMENT "replaces use of ref_transaction_id",
`action` smallint(6) NOT NULL,
....

Notes:

*

*introduces fk_prior_id as a way of finding the ref_transaction_id using a field which is already indexed, id

*consider adding the date fields depending on the
nature of the data

*consider defining action as an enum to capture the state and improve readability; still stored as an integer internally but may be referenced using the defined "states" in queries.

A: For
where `created`>= "?"
  and `created`<= "?"
  and `ref_transaction_id`=0
  and `action`=1

The optimal index is
INDEX(ref_transaction_id, action,  -- in either order
      created)

All the relevant rows with be adjacent in the index.
It does not matter what values ref_transaction_id and action; it does not matter that they are correlated; it does not matter what the 'cardinality' of each is.  What matters is that you are testing both of them with =
If you remove ref_transaction_id from the WHERE clause, then you need to remove it from the index (or have another index).  Else, the Optimizer will assume that there could be multiple different values for that column and not use all of the index columns.
May I suggest this coding pattern:
where `created` >= ?
  and `created`  < ? + INTERVAL 7 DAY

if, for example, the range is one week.  Also, both ? will take on the same date, no need for you to play with leap year, end of year, 31 days in some months, etc.
Are there multiple rows for a single transaction_id?  If not, why not make it the PRIMARY KEY and get rid of id?


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Middle Grade Action and Adventure Novel
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PEARL OF THE SEA
by Anthony Silverston + Raffaella Delle Donne
Illustrated by Willem Samuel
(Catalyst Press; Paperback $19.99, eBook $9.95, Ages 11-14)
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Pearl of the Sea, a new older middle-grade graphic novel by Anthony Silverston, Raffaella Delle Donne, and Willem Samuel is simply hard to put down. In other words, be prepared to dive deep and fast into this rewarding journey featuring some fantastical elements unfolding off the west coast of South Africa.
Turn the pages to be transported to South Africa where you'll meet the protagonist Pearl while getting more than glimpses of the economically strapped seaside town where she lives. Most days Pearl sticks to herself and is filled with insecurities as she copes with the reality of her mom having left the family. Still, she manages to help her dad who is struggling to make ends meet.
Interior art from Pearl of The Sea written by Anthony Silverston and Raffaella Delle Donne and illustrated by Willem Samuel, Catalyst Press ©2023.
During one of Pearl's daily jaunts undersea before school to hunt for fish to feed the family, she spies an ominous fenced-off restricted area. Warning signs caution those who might wish to enter, a temptation Pearl cannot resist. Plus this danger zone is rich with abalone. After a run-in with some abalone poachers, she realizes helping them could bring in some much-needed money. At the same time, Pearl knows this illegal action is wrong on many levels.
Readers are teased with what's to come by seeing an enormous tentacle that Pearl hasn't noticed. Soon though she encounters this wounded monstrous sea creature who has been harpooned. Pearl calls him Otto. She brings him food and aids in his recovery but Otto's safety is not guaranteed. Tension builds in a plot twist spoiler I won't reveal beyond saying that Otto becomes the target of a vengeful fisherman. If Pearl can save and protect Otto it will ultimately be saving herself and her father too because, like fishermen's nets, their lives have become so intertwined.
Pearl's sidekick throughout this action-packed novel is an adorable one-eyed dog. There's also a classmate named Naomi who Pearl may have a crush on. However, because her dad tells her they have to move so he can find work, Pearl figures it's futile to pursue a friendship or relationship. That's one aspect of the novel I'd love to see explored in a sequel.
Not only is Pearl of The Sea a compelling read, but it is also a visual treasure that merits multiple reads. The rich art has a theatric feel, with scene after scene pulling you into the story and keeping you gripped. Readers will share Pearl's joy and satisfaction at her accomplishments that she might have been unable to achieve before befriending Otto. I recommend this unexpected delight for fans of meaningful graphic novels and those new to the genre.
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Middle Grade Fiction – The Beatryce Prophecy
Action & Adventure, Ages 8-12, Children's Book Reviews, Fairy Tale, Fairy Tales, Fantasy & Magic, Friendship, Juvenile Fiction, Middle Grade Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction
THE BEATRYCE PROPHECY
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
(Candlewick Press; $19.99, Ages 8-12)
★Starred Reviews – Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly
NOTE #1: I meant to write about The Beatryce Prophecy almost a year ago when I first read it. However, being in dire need of a feel-good story, I just reread it so I'm happy to finally share my review of this fairy tale. NOTE #2: You definitely do not need to be between the ages of 8-12 to enjoy every last word of this wonderful novel. Written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Sophie Blackall, The Beatryce Prophecy is full of promise and a resounding message of love we could all use.
The book begins with:
It is written in the Chronicles of Sorrowing
that one day there will come a child who will unseat a king.
The prophecy states that this child will be a girl.
Because of this,
the prophecy has long been ignored.
The kingdom, readers learn in text running parallel to the main narrative, is at stake due to the disappearance of a young girl according to the "Prophecies," so the hunt is on. At the same time a child, no more than 10 years old, burning with fever and clinging to the ear of an ordinarily unruly goat, is discovered in the barn. The rescuer is Brother Edik, a thoughtful monk who belongs to the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing. He is the monastery illuminator of the "glorious golden letters" that begin the text of each page of the Chronicles. Brother Edik also looks after the goat, Answelica.
THE BEATRYCE PROPHECY. Text copyright © 2021 by Kate DiCamillo. Illustrations copyright © 2021 by Sophie Blackall. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA.
Brother Edik, aided by the unusually attentive Answelica, cares for the girl who, when recovered, remembers only that her name is Beatryce. This name also happens to be one that appears frequently in the Chronicles of Sorrowing. Most notable however is that Beatryce can read and write, something forbidden by law for girls in the kingdom. Could this rare ability be a clue to Beatryce's identity?
It doesn't take long for the monk to feel a strong bond with Beatryce, but his superior, Father Caddis says she must leave to find her people. As Beatryce is gaining her strength, she encounters Jack Dory. This industrious 12-year-old orphan possesses an excellent memory and gift for mimicry which comes in handy. He's been dispatched to the monastery by a dying soldier to find a monk to write his confession. But since Father Caddis wants Beatryce gone to keep the Order out of the king's crosshair, he sends Beatryce instead of Brother Edik.
The pair (with Answelica of course) set out for the village inn where Beatryce, dressed as a monk with shaved hair and pretending to be mute, begins the task committed to. But when the king's men begin to search, Jack tells his friend they must leave or risk capture.
In the dark woods during their escape, Jack and Beatryce encounter a mysterious but benevolent bearded old man who helps them evade the soldiers and other threats. He then accompanies the children on a journey so Beatryce, who now remembers who she is, can confront the king. As the parallel text unfolds, readers learn the awful truth about what transpired to cause Beatryce to wind up at the monastery haunted by bad dreams and incomplete memories. Tension, which has been building ever since the close call at the inn, continues to grow as the group converges to enter the castle.
Between the gripping and creative DiCamillo storytelling and the detailed, evocative Blackall art, there is so much to enjoy about The Beatryce Prophecy. I rank this novel up there with DiCamillo's finest novels and my great mood was on par with how I felt after finishing Flora & Ulysses. Not only is the story one of love, friendship, and fate, but it's also an homage to the written word, the power of books, and how the truth can set you free. There's a meaningful unexpected twist at the end, too. I always worry about endings after a page-turning book has taken me along on a journey with characters I care about. And while in a fantastical story such as this, anything goes, anyone reading the novel will be more than satisfied with how DiCamillo wraps it up and offers it like one huge hug. I'm curious if you find yourself humming the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love," like I did?
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Middle Grade Book Review – Journey Beyond the Burrow
Action and Adventure, Ages 8-12, Animals, Family & Relationships, MG Fiction, Mice, Middle Grade Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction
IT'S A TWO-WEEK COUNTDOWN
UNTIL THE PUBLICATION OF …
JOURNEY BEYOND THE BURROW
Written by Rina Heisel
(Harper/Harper Collins Children's Books; $16.99, Ages 8-12)
A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!
What an action-packed journey! In Rina Heisel's riveting debut middle-grade novel, Journey Beyond the Burrow, you'll find yourself entering a world way down low, perhaps a place you don't often look. After being so caught up in the forest floor escapades while reading, I found myself wanting to tread carefully when putting down the book and stepping onto my bedroom rug.
Readers are quickly introduced to the main character, a resourceful weather scout mouse named Tobin. Everyone in his burrow has a role to play and Tobin takes his responsibilities quite seriously. In fact, he often quotes from the Rules of Rodentia and is a stickler about following them. Not so for his best bud Wiley. He couldn't be more opposite of Tobin, taking risks and thriving from them. Talia, Tobin's younger sister, just wants to be accepted by her older brother and his pal. Her fearlessness and smarts make it hard to turn her down on their eventual mission.
When a storm and downed tree threatens the burrow and allows menacing spiders called Arakni to cross a creek into their territory, life suddenly changes for this "little band of misfits." Spotting a web sack on the back of one escaping Arakni in which Tobin and Talia's newborn baby brother has been wrapped, the trio embark on a dangerous journey to rescue the "pinkling." Encounters with hawks, chipmunks, catfish, snakes, foxes, falcons, possums, woodchucks, owls, snapper turtles, and beavers will get your pulse racing since every new woodland creature is a potential predator.
Following the foul scent of the Arakni that stole their baby brother, Tobin and Talia along with Wiley are determined to find the Arakni lair and rescue the pinkling. Things get even more interesting when the mice team up with an unexpected and unlikely ally named Hess. Weaving animal facts with fascinating storytelling, Heisel takes readers across creeks, past orange toadstools, through tunnels, across gorges and hilltops to challenge the Arakni, a formidable enemy every reader will want vanquished.
One close page-turning call follows another and mimics what life must be like for animals in the wild. Each time the team of determined characters seem to be goners, the Rules of Rodentia are put to the test. I wondered at what point Tobin would abandon his rule-following resolve and wing it. When he finally realizes that making up their own rules as they go might be the only option for this risky rescue mission, Tobin, with the help of the others, becomes destined for success. It's clear how much this journey helped Tobin grow within himself and as a son, a friend, and older brother. This brave weather scout might have to add some new rules to the list after this harrowing but also exciting experience.
It was so great spending time with Tobin, Talia, Wiley, and Hess that when I reached the end I wasn't ready to leave them. Heisel has introduced a group of well-defined characters to care about and root for. And as Talia says to Hess, "I don't want to say goodbye, either." Here's to reunions!
Publication Date: July 13, 2021, but Journey Beyond the Burrow is available for preorder now.
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Middle Grade Cover Reveal for Journey Beyond The Burrow
Action & Adventure, Ages 8-12, Animals, Contemporary Fantasy, Cover Reveal, Fantasy & Magic, Middle Grade Fiction
IT'S COVER REVEAL TIME!
Today we're happy to be heading out into the woods.
So put on some shoes and grab a sweater.
Then feast your eyes on this beautiful cover!
•Coming July 13, 2021•
To survive in the deep woods, a mouse needs to know a thing or two. That's why Tobin knows the Rules of Rodentia like the back of his paw. Trust scent before sight. Avoid predictable paths. Always do what's best for the Great Burrow.
As long as he can remember, the Rules have kept Tobin, his family, and all the mice of the Great Burrow safe. Or, as safe as mice can be. Things do happen. Like the night a powerful thunderstorm knocks down a tree, creating a bridge over a nearby creek. The tree-bridge becomes a path for a new predator: one with eight legs, a voracious appetite, and a mission. No one is prepared as a pair of the monstrous arachnids march upon the Great Burrow. Hiding in a tiny alcove, Tobin watches as the spiders trudge through the tunnels and then scuttle away…with his brand-new baby brother in tow.
The Rules of Rodentia say never follow a predator. Never cross the creek. Never trust a non-rodent, let alone team up with one. Ever. But in the face of this new threat, Tobin will have to journey beyond the burrow and stretch the boundaries of the Rules if he wants to save his newborn brother.
Rina Heisel has written the scripts for many natural science-themed documentaries and magazine segments, a few of which have links on her website, rinaheisel.com. She is also a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. After eleven years producing educational television programs for South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Rina found she especially enjoyed writing segments centering on natural sciences. She found lots of inspiration in the animals she filmed, feeling as if she was getting a sneak peek into their secret worlds.
Rina Heisel Photo by Lily H. Photograph ©2020.
RINA'S REACTION TO THE COVER:
"The cover is just so epic and enthralling. Paul made the most of every inch of cover space.
Every toadstool, creature, the colors … everything is tied to the story. It's amazing.
Even his early sketches brought tears to my eyes because he captured the mood and
urgency so strongly. He gave my characters souls and personality, and I could not be happier."
RONNA'S REACTION TO THE COVER:
I couldn't take my eyes off of this gorgeous cover. It glows and immediately pulls your attention onto the mice. Then the hawk swooping in from above adds tension. And that's smart since these birds of prey play an important role in the story. Illustrator Paul Scott Canavan has put the main character, Tobin, front and center, placing little sister Talia to the right, and his bff Wiley to his left. The combination of the trees, the mushrooms and the water work together to highlight the mice and set the stage for this deep woods animal fantasy adventure tale. Please note: There will be snakes!
ABOUT THE COVER ARTIST:
Paul Scott Canavan is a Bafta award-winning artist from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Over the course of his 12-year career, Paul has worked as an illustrator and concept artist for clients including Wizards of the Coast (Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons), Valve and Games Workshop, and as Art Director at Axis Animation creating AAA cinematics for studios like Bungie, Blizzard Entertainment, Riot Games, Skybound and ArenaNet. http://paulscottcanavan.
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Middle Grade Book Review – Mulan: Before The Sword
Action & Adventure, Action and Adventure, Ages 8-12, Asian & Asian American, Children's Book Reviews, Girls and Women, Middle Grade Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction, Multicultural Story
MULAN: BEFORE THE SWORD
by Grace Lin
(Disney-Hyperion; $16.99, Ages 8-12)
As much as I love fables, prior to reading Mulan: Before the Sword, my knowledge of Hua Mulan's story came mainly from movie trailers. Grace Lin's middle-grade prequel blew me away. I'm a fan of Lin's prior best-selling middle-grade trilogy and her picture books, so I was expecting to really like this book; instead, I loved it. The fast-paced story is balanced by gorgeous prose, bringing legendary Asian history to life. Lin's writing beautifully blends myth, action, and suspense. The opening line, "She disliked it when they transformed into spiders" had me hooked. The story's viewpoints shift between the plotting, treacherous villains and Mulan's adventure to save her sister Xiu's life (she's succumbing to a poisonous bite from the evil nine-legged spider).
Mulan tries to suppress her adventurous nature and struggles to be a more restrained daughter. Contrarily, Xiu exemplifies all the "right" female traits. Yet, Mulan's abilities allow her to set off on a quest with the legendary Jade Rabbit where she begins to realize that, just maybe, she's exactly who she needs to be.
It's easy to care about Mulan and root for her to save the day. The characters and scenery come alive and tension builds as setbacks delay their progress. En route, Mulan learns of the prophecy that a member of her family is destined to, one day, save the Emperor. Figuring that person must be Xiu, Mulan risks her life, sacrificing for the greater good. Yet, all is not as it seems and this tale wends its way to an amazing conclusion. Mulan, a powerful warrior, also finds compassion for her adversaries.
Lin's Author Note provides interesting historical detail; Mulan may have been a real person, the first know mention of her was in a fourth-century folk song, "The Ballad of Mulan." Today, Mulan continues to be a cherished character as Lin skillfully adds another layer to the saga.
Click here to read a terrific interview by Christine with Grace Lin at SCBWI's Kite Tales of Southern California's Tri-Regions.
Click here to read another MG book review by Christine.
Middle Grade Novel Spotlight Post – The Last Dragon by James Riley
Action & Adventure, Action and Adventure, Ages 8-12, Children's Book Reviews, Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic, MG Fiction, Middle Grade Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction
THE LAST DRAGON
By James Riley
Book #2 of The Revenge of Magic
(Aladdin; $18.99, Ages 8-12)
Perfect for fans of Dungeons and Dragons and Stranger Things, THE LAST DRAGON went on sale this past Monday, Oct. 8. This is the second novel, which can be read as a standalone, in New York Times bestselling author James Riley's thrilling new series The Revenge of Magic.
When I read that this particular installment was "packed with mystery, magic, and mayhem sure to keep readers guessing until the very end," I was intrigued and couldn't wait to get started. In doing so I was rewarded with an action-packed story that introduced me to likeable and not-so-likeable characters, the Oppenheimer School for magical training, and an assortment of creatures and adventures that kept me turning the pages of this new middle grade fantasy. I don't often read the second book in a series without having read the first, but was immediately swept into the main character Fort's quest to rescue his father who had been taken by evil beings called the Old Ones in an attack on the National Mall in D.C.
Once I was eager to know what would happen to Fort and his friends Jia, Rachel, Cyrus and Sierra, I also became invested in the dangerous and risky journey being planned. When a new student, Gabriel, was introduced, I also had to know how he fit into the picture. Would he be a help or hindrance to his roommate, Fort? What did it mean that he too was haunted by nightmares similar to those that Fort kept having?
The novel has some clever scenes where telepathy plays a big role. If I say too much more it will spoil things. Teleporting also features largely in The Last Dragon and the descriptions are fantastic. I almost felt I could do it. And in some scenes, like those in London or New York, I could easily picture everything because of Riley's deft writing. The way magic is used in this novel not only advances the plot, but feels believable and that matters when myriad novels include magic. There's humor that tweens will appreciate too. I love how, for example, before Fort sets off to find his father, he makes sure to take a pee stop. A lot of the banter, sometimes sarcastic, sometimes funny, but mostly important, between the friends also feels real.
If your child is interested in an entertaining and super satisfying fantasy that delivers on all fronts, I'd recommend the The Last Dragon, book #2 in the The Revenge of Magic series. Now I just have to go back and read the first book!
Fort Fitzgerald can't stop having nightmares about the day his father was taken from him in an attack on Washington, DC. In these dreams, an Old One, an evil beyond comprehension, demands the location of the last dragon. But other than some dragon skeletons dug up with the books of magic on Discovery Day, Fort has never seen a dragon before. Could there still be one left alive?
And weirdly, Fort's not the only one at the Oppenheimer School having these nightmares. His new roommate, Gabriel, seems to know more than he's letting on about this dragon as well. And why does everyone at the school seem to do whatever Gabriel says? What's his secret?
Fort's going to need the help of his friends Cyrus, Jia, and Rachel, if he's going to have any chance of keeping the Old Ones from returning to Earth. Unless, the Old Ones offer something Fort could never turn down …
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Halloween Horror – City of Ghosts, Ghoulia and Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Ghosts
Action and Adventure, Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12, Chapter Book, Children's Book Reviews, Death, Family & Relationships, Fantasy & Magic, Ghosts, Girls and Women, Halloween, Horror, MG Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery
BEST HALLOWEEN BOOKS 2018
Interior artwork from Ghoulia by Barbara Cantini, Abrams/Amulet Books ©2018.
GHOULIA (BOOK 1)
Written and illustrated by Barbara Cantini
(Amulet Books; $9.99, Ages 6-8)
In her debut chapter book as author-illustrator, Cantini brings young readers Ghoulia, a friendly, warm and purple-loving zombie girl (can a zombie be warm, just asking?) who really has only one wish, to have friends. Stuck inside the grounds of Crumbling Manor, Ghoulia has been forbidden to leave the premises out of fear she and her Auntie Departed, her closest relative, will be made to leave the village should they be found out. In this first book of the series, and at just 64 illustration-filled pages, Ghoulia is a fast and fun read for anyone curious about zombie kids. Ghoulia's cast of characters includes her Auntie Departed, Shadow the cat, Uncle Misfortune who happens to be a head and ideal candy bucket for Halloween, Tragedy the Albino greyhound and Grandad Coffin, a chess-playing distraction for a zombie granddaughter's escape on Halloween. Ghoulia pulls off this daring feat (and that could be a pun since her body parts can come off whenever she wants) on Halloween when her brilliant idea to masquerade as herself in order to meet the local children is a huge success. But alas, what will happen when the village trick-or-treaters learn the truth and it's revealed that Ghoulia's not dressed up in a zombie costume but actually is one? A secret Monster Society is formed and everyone lives (well that's not totally true of course) happily ever after. Cantini captures the atmosphere of Ghoulia's off-beat world with page after wonderful page of whimsical illustrations and a sweet storyline. Book 2, Ghoulia And The Mysterious Visitor is up next in this winning new series so fans won't have to wait long to find out what's in store for the charming zombie girl. Several entertaining pages of bonus activities are included in the back matter. • Review by Ronna Mandel
Spot art from Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts by Katie and Kevin Tsang with illustrations by Nathan Reed, Sterling Children's Books ©2018.
SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS
Written by Katie and Kevin Tsang
Ilustrated by Nathan Reed
(Sterling Children's Books; $12.95, Ages 7-12)
Chapter book, Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts is a good match for reluctant readers because of its simple text, frequent illustrations, and funny asides in the margins or footnotes. As the title implies, there will be a lot of ironic humor; Sam Wu must face his fear of ghosts and reestablish himself in the eyes of his peers after a truly embarrassing incident. Luckily he's learned a lot from his favorite TV program, "Space Blasters." Now it seems there's a ghost in Sam's house, so Sam and his friends must prove they are brave ghost hunters.
Kids can sympathize with how it feels to not fit in. Sam introduces his friends to his favorite meal (roast duck and turnip cake) and urges them to take just one bite—even though the turnip cake does smell a lot like feet. Doing so, he successfully bridges their cultures using delicious food. Regaining some dignity with his classmates is harder, but Sam Wu demonstrates he's no "Wu-ser" (as Ralph, the class bully, calls him).
In the closing Q&A, authors Katie and Kevin Tsang explain how they've woven some of their own childhoods into the story, showing they are "definitely NOT afraid of answering some author questions."
Nathan Reed livens up the story with hilarious images of the characters including the evil cat Butterbutt, and Fang, the toughest snake ever. There is visual interest on every page to keep kids engaged beyond the text of the story.
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts works well as a Halloween book for kids who prefer not-very-scary ghost stories with plenty of laughs.
• Review by Christine Van Zandt
CITY OF GHOSTS
Written by Victoria Schwab
(Scholastic; $17.99, Ages 9-12)
Looking for a spooky Halloween read? Check out Victoria Schwab's middle-grade novel, City of Ghosts. The story opens when eleven-year-old Cassidy's birthday gift sends her over the edge (literally) and she drowns (sort of—a boy-ghost named Jacob retrieves her from death). Soon after, Cass is drawn toward something she calls The Veil and discovers that she can cross over into the place where ghosts dwell.
Jacob and Cass travel to Scotland with Cass's parents whose book The Inspecters (inspectors of specters) is being made into a television series. Cass meets another girl with the same sort of gift in Edinburgh, the city of ghosts. There, mysterious locales harbor dangerous inhabitants; Cass must quickly learn how to survive.
The reveal-and-conceal relationship between the lead characters in City of Ghosts is fascinating. There's a lot to learn about the other side when adventures through The Veil become more complex. This book explores historical haunts and interesting folklore as the alluring story unfolds in ethereal delight.
Victoria Schwab is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of more than a dozen novels for young adults and adults, including the Shades of Magic series, Vicious, Vengeful, This Savage Song, and Our Dark Duet. • Review by Christine Van Zandt Writer, editor, and owner of Write for Success www.Write-for-Success.com @WFSediting,Christine@Write-for-Success.com
The Sword of Summer: Book One of Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan
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THE SWORD OF SUMMER
Book One of Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
(Disney Hyperion; $19.99, Ages 9-12)
Welcome to the first book in Rick Riordan's new series,
The Sword of Summer: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
Imagine this: it's your 16th birthday. You wake up on a cold Boston street, your friends tell you this evil dude is looking for you … and not because he wants to bring you a birthday present. Your untrustworthy uncle reveals that you are the son of the Norse god, Frey, god of fertility of the land, peace and prosperity. Yeah, right. As the son of Frey you have the power to summon an ancient, long lost sword. Apparently, whoever wields it can do some pretty cool stuff with it. Some pretty scary stuff, too. And just think, all this time it's been sitting at the bottom of the Charles River. Nasty.
Oh, and that evil dude looking for you? He's the god Surt, Lord of Muspelheim, the realm of fire. He wants that sword, too. And not just to polish it up. See, he's got this plan (or maybe it's something like his destiny) to use the sword to free the wolf Fenir and set doomsday into motion. Wolves … dude, you hate wolves!
Someone has to stop him.
Could this be your destiny?
Ready to romp through the nine worlds of Asgard to prevent the end of the world? Well, before you take off, there's just one. small. thing.
First, you gotta die.
Whew! So, are your ready for the The Sword of Summer, the first book in Riordan's new series? I've got a feeling you're hooked! From cold Boston streets, where the homeless (and not so prosperous) Magnus Chase lives, to the halls of Valhalla (the realm of the fallen heroes), prepare yourself for a wild and exhilarating ride through the many strange, wonderful, and sometimes frightening worlds of Asgard. Magnus and his friends, who include a snappy-dressing dwarf, a deaf elf, and a Muslim ex-Valkyrie, race against the clock to prevent a cataclysmic war.
Pursued by Valhalla heroes, giant wolves, and monsters, Magnus and his team bargain with powerful beings and magical creatures in order to prevent Surt from obtaining Frey's sword, Sumanbrander. Whoever wields it has the power to bring about Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle between the forces of the gods Odin and Loki.
Percy Jackson fans will snap up this latest series (I can't keep it on my library shelves). Using his now familiar model, Riordan has readers take a look at an unlikely hero struggling to understand who he is and the events swirling around him. Like all great heroes (Hercules, Gilgamesh, and yes, Percy Jackson), Magnus' journey throughout the worlds of Asgard bring him a deeper understanding of self and greater empathy for his companions, who have sacrificed much to support him.
Riordan has inventively created a world blending Norse mythology with contemporary culture and peopled it with diverse characters in positive roles. In doing so, he shines a spotlight on contemporary issues such as Muslim culture, homelessness and people with special needs. Filled with nail-biting and dramatic action, it has the same irreverent humor found in Riordan's earlier series.
Not familiar with Norse mythology? No problem, Riordan provides a handy glossary and other back matter materials to enhance the reader's understanding of the ancient Norse world.
Visit all the worlds of Rick Riordan for more information on this and his other series.
Reviewed by Dornel Cerro


Level 1: Hanging on a branch to the right side of the house.
Level 2: Near the exit.
Level 1: Go past the person roughly under Shirley's location.
Level 2: Go past Shirley.
Level 3: Go past Blake.
There wasn't really much of an ending. The ending is the same after finding one or all of the hidden items, but finding the hidden items helps you understand Level 0.
Thanks, Dora. You just mention Iwazaru and that sick, liquid chill that runs up my spine whenever I hear his distorted voice makes a repeat visit. I guess I have to play the game now.
What are the keys on a chinese keyboard, please ?
This game is really hard to play on a laptop, without a mouse. But the story is very intriguing so far.
Impossible to play on a non-qwerty keyboard cause you can't change settings (which i have) AND on a slow computer (which i have too) cause you can't change quality.
Too bad, it looked interesting.
I'm in the forest level (3rd if you don't count the dream), I have to reach the Felix kid, I can use the suspended lift by clicking it but it doesn't help me reach him before the blue wall appears.
I'm stuck at the same point. I can get close but not close enough.
You don't need to use the lift, there is a jump pad above the blue switch which gets you there quicker. You also don't need to use the yellow switch, there is an alternative way in around to the left which bypasses the yellow barrier.
I did it using the lift and the yellow switch, actually. It just took a few tries. Keep in mind that you don't need to ride the lift all the way. Just a second is all it takes to get you far enough to make the jump.
Did anyone get into the locked area? I got the key in the earlier level but then couldn't figure out how to open the locked door. I didn't try very hard, granted, but I was just curious.
There's a key and a locked door in each of the three levels. You should find a door in the same level as your key.
'Jump and Press Over' ... how do I 'press over'? Sorry if I'm being dense!
@Ezra - Thanks, I actually realized this when I went back to replay!
What about in the second level when the big "momma" port asks you to find...Carl, I think it was? Did anyone manage to do that or is just a meaningless part of the game?
Hold up, hug a wall and while still holding up press the opposite wall direction. Like wall-jumping but while holding up.
@Buttons I've tried that, but it's still not enough to outrun the bull wall. Thanks anyway.
@MdB Can you tell me more about this alternative path? Thanks.
I got through the first level but the timing on the switches on the second level makes it not just difficult but impossible. It looks like a good story but sadly I am unable to progress any further.
@JIGuest- I think the guy strapped to the wall near where mama asks you to find Carl is Carl. I'm not certain though.
And I'm also stuck trying to get to Felix.
Made it the whole way through the game, but did not realize there were hidden items till the second level. Does finding them all make a difference?
it is much simpler then expected (what with being the last, maybe hardest level and all..). Just follow the linear path; first, up and a bit to the left from Felix - there's a yellow switch. Either push it, and quickly jump-grab "mama's hook zone" which is still a bit to the left of the yellow switch, or climb the scaffolding directly under the hook zone, switch the yellow light and jump to the left. Then just carefully to the left watching out for the spiders..
I sure don't know how to get to the fourth person (above Felix a bit) in the 3rd (forest) level!! Any helpers?
Finished it, it's good, warning the ending might make you feel unfulfilled.
Just one more orb to find and I can't find it. I can't find the final key either. They're probably together. Level 3.
Basically, if you use the platform on the level above the white wall switch(second level), you'll make it in time to hit the yellow and the red switches so you can catch Felix.
The trick is to take advantage of the fact that you have that extended arm.
-get on the level with the white wall switch.
-don't press it until you're at the edge where you step onto the lift and jump on the level above.
-quickly hit the top platform and fly across the sky.
-to save time, once you drop down, you don't have to move, just drop and click the red one.
-race across to get the last battery and catch felix.
This gives you enough time, but a very dense window of time to get there. Very tedious.
Once you talk to felix, you dont have to worry about the switches anymore. You can just take the battery and give all 6 to the last guy. when you go back to talk to him, it'll be cake.
How do you get to felix in the forest level?
Thank you very much Haehyun!
I found the key in the 3rd level in the treetops near the locked door. I didn't actually see it but found it when I shot my hook a couple times in the area. I believe it is above and slightly to the right of the man in the chair. I jumped and shot hook from the ledge where the locked door is to get it.
give batteries to all the people.
There really needs to be a delete button.
Haehyun explains how to get to Felix.
Haha. Delete button is right.
Can someone tell me how to wall jump?
I liked this game except I tried hard to finish the second level. I figured out the laser thing but for some reason I can't get the last 5 orbs.
I could find three and the ones under the platform I can't get.
Oh well, will try again when someone posts a walkthrough online to see where I'm screwing up.
What other games are like this? You know, slightly weird games verging on art? Like Coma, Company of Myself...I love this kind of game but the closest I've been able to get to a description of the genre is "art games". Can you give me a couple other games like this?
New updated version is now up! The updates will make those frustrating doors a whole lot easier, Arrow Keys will work, and getting stuck in certain places is less likely.
Coma, the cage resembles the cage Bird was trapped in, the hook was an item given by the father in the game and the grave has the name of the protagonist of Coma.
I think I'm stuck. Level 2, not counting the dream, and I've saved 2 people, found a hidden item, and have 8 batteries. I can't find a way near the grapple-ball-thing above Mama.
Okay, so there isn't an ending.
What does going into Mama's chair do? Is it supposed to crash the System or something?
I found all the batteries and saved all the people and Skinny stopped moving and the keyboard keys don't work is the game over?
where you have to turn on that switch to get the key.
I tried doing the wall jump but still stuck. Anyone else having the same problem?
I am on the tree level and I CANNOT find my way into the little room with the boy in it and the LAST battery! It is locked by a blue wall! The only blue orb thingy that I know of in the level is too far to keep it unlocked in time.
Key in level 3 has been moved!
It's now above the save-game globe/below the blue crystal platform.
I'm on level 2, and already gave 4 people their batteries and have only 1 leftover.I saw 3 under the platform near the beginning but I don't know how to get them... Is it possible for someone to post the locations of each battery and how to get them?
I am on the forest level, and I keep falling off of the moving platform when it's in the highest branches. Is there any way to get it back, or do I really have to keep restarting the game? I've tried wall climbing, but none of the trees appear to be solid.
for everyone who can't get the last battery behind the blue barrier in the lower right of the third, forest, level, try hitting the blue gem in the treehouse while standing on the suspended trolley thing, jump onto the upper treehouse platform and then jump up against the vertical jump plate. you should be able to get to the yellow barrier, hit the yellow gem, and drop to the ground before the blue barrier comes back on.
you kill mama inside her dream world, and everything is all bright and happy and shiny and all the people trapped in their chairs are forced to face the real world and rebuild society.
excuse me if im being a numbskull, but is this really what happens or is it just your own little explanation?
what on EARTH is up with the ending? Felix tells you to "step into the System," so honest to god im half wondering if Felix, Shirley, and Mama are working together to trick Skinny into getting into the system.
This is likely to be one of the simulated reality of The System where Skinny is trapped in. The 'son' is very likely Felix or Mama, as there is system error just after the 'son' finished talking.
Felix did something (probably stealing batteries) which causes Skinny to be disconnected from The System.
This is probably based on Matrix. The workings of The System seemed to work like The Matrix's simulated reality. Mama is probably a machine which oversees the operation of The System. Her plan, as what sherly had put in, is to control humans by locking their senses into a VR environment. The reason for this is unknown.
i cant get out of the forest where felix's hideout is..
and i dont know where is the other blue butoon..
All of the secret items have something to do with coma! The bird cage is the one bird was in, the hook is what you used to pop fatty pancakes with, and hte grave has the prtagonist of coma's name on it (Pete).
If you want an "art game" like this, molleindustria has a few, namely "Every day the same thing" and "Skyscraper."
They help explain the aftermath of Thomas Brush's other flash game, "Coma." The last hidden item "Skinny" is Pete's tomb (the player character from "Coma'), suggesting he never woke up.
Great audio. But unfortunately, I can't enjoy it because it's drowned out by CRASHCRASHCRUNCHCLANG (I'm hopeless with that hook thingy.
im stuck on level one where he has to collect the marbles.I cant get on that lege to get the the marbles.Help??
I don't know how to "jump and press over" I assume it is a form of wall jumping, but he never hangs on to anything. Anyway, Help?
"Jump and press over" simply means to hold Up to jump to the wall, then Left or Right (whichever direction is opposite the wall) to jump off it.
You can also hold Up and quickly alternate between Left and Right to continuously wall jump up a narrow passage.
I'm extremely lost at the middle of level 2.
I have no idea how to get up to the boy who runs away. I gave everyone their batteries and talked to Mama about Cory, but what happens after that?
Forget helping me, I finished. This and Coma need more of a second game.
The first level is Skinny in the System. The comments of the people and Mamas's behavior lead me to believe Skinny was once a human being. Mama turned him into a rbot so he could help her.
Pete was Mama's child. He went into a coma at some point. Then he woke up, and died. Mama doesnt want anyone dying ever again, so she developed the System.
Somehow missed this subtle sequel to Coma. I like this one even better. Love the theories on how they relate together.
Everything is as Shirley and the adults who were aware enough to ask to be let *out* of the chairs say it is. Mama tricked them with lies about radiation and "cancers." I like the idea above that this is referring to Mama Gomboysa from Coma, who wanted Pete to stay asleep.
My interpretational twist is that either Mama tricked both Shirley and Felix, or at least one of them is in cahoots with her. For Felix's case at the least, I find it mighty suspicious that he leads Skinny back into a chair at the end despite *knowing* what all the adults went through and even MORE suspicious he's supposedly "clumsy" but doesn't try to go back for all those "batteries" he supposedly dropped.
I think Level 0 was the "dream" of Skinny's original human form, and that Skinny was Pete's father. Maybe Pete's dad was so scary in Coma because he was an early ally of Mama Gomboysa. I think the grave said something about Pete's body resting below/inside the church. And the last stage is in a church? If Mama is able to somehow convert humans into robots like Skinny (as confirmed by the prologue and things several of the more alert chair-people say), maybe Mama found a way to use poor dead Pete's body.
Only things I can't figure out are why Skinny's human-body brother recognizes him in his robot form, and what's up with the battery/spider eggs.


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Chuang, "A comparative study of the realm of meaning of four child prostitutes in Taiwan: A hermeneutic approach," 1998
USC disseration in Anthropology.
Wei-chen Chuang, Ph.D
Abstract (Summary)
This is a hermeneutic, qualitative research on four Taiwanese young women who were trafficked into child prostitution. Two of the informants are Chinese Taiwanese. The other two have cultural heritages of the native tribe people in Taiwan--the Taiwanese aborigines. One of the two informants was adopted by a family composed of two disadvantage groups in Taiwan--the aborigines (in this case, Ataya) and the veterans who emigrated from China after 1949, and the other is a pure Atayan woman. (Ataya is one of the native tribes of Taiwan.)
The focus of the study was the self-interpretation of each informant of her life as such. The findings show that within different, individual life-story contexts, the meanings of the common themes of their narrative--the selling incident, the love affair and marriage, their relationships with the social workers and counselors and the expectations of education of the four informants differ.
The social implication of dwelling in the different social worlds of the four informants was discussed. The narrative process as a process of "meaning coming into being" in a hermeneutic sense was reconfirmed in the conclusion. How did the four women and that of the investigator as "Being-in-the-world" move forward in the narrative process under the influence of each other was also specified in the conclusion.
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China, the U.S. and a hungry world
A food safety factory shutdown has Americans hunting for baby formula. Readying themselves for a covid-19 lockdown, Chinese in Beijing emptied store shelves. Emerging from lockdown, some in Shanghai are visiting well-provisioned markets. U.S.-China agricultural trade is booming, but many are still being left hungry. Food security, sustainability and safety remain issues.
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