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Donna Tanner
Where are you now: Vidor
Deborah Eastepp Keith
Date: 7/2017
Charles McCarble
Where are you now: Dallas texas
Comments: If you are from 1972 class and know me please shoot me an email.
Shirlene James
Where are you now: Spring, TX
Date: Feb. 2016
Sharon Sanders Williams
Where are you now: Nederland, Texas
Sign Date: Sept. 2015
Leon Wilcox
Where are you now: Beaumont Tx
Referred by: Frank Kotlarz
Comments: Just going to my first reunion this year to see my old Friends.
debbie eastepp keith
Referred by: ann eastepp schaeffer
Marcia Gammage Harris
Comments: I have never left this area. I married in 1989 to my "knight in shining armor" at the age of 34. We have two sons, and are about to have our 1st grandson! Yes, we started late with having kids....! I retired from Gulf States in 1995, then substitute taught for the next 15 yrs or so.....my parents are still alive, as well as, all of my siblings. I have NEVER missed a single reunion!!! I LOVE the get togethers and wouldn't want to miss out on hearing how anyone is!!!!
charles mc carble
Where are you now: Mandeville La.
Comments: married for 25 years and have 2 kids, my son is 24 and my daughter 21. Spend spare time fishing and traveling. Hope to hear from some of my old buds. Hope all of you guys are "living large" and having fun! I know I am.... I OFTEN THINK OF HOW MANY TEACHERS I DROVE CRAZY.
Sign Date: Feb. 2001 - Jan 2014
Kenneth W. Beasley, Jr. "Chuck"
Where are you now: Evergreen, CO
Gale Sachitano Nelson
Where are you now: Austin,texas
Comments: HI FRENCH HIGH GUYS AND GIRLS! AS WE GET OLDER WE THINK BACK ON THE GOOD OLD DAYS! ALTHOUGH I WENT THROUGH A DIVORCE IN 96, the GOOD LORD WAS GOOD TO ME ! I MET MY HUSBAND WE MET IN SEATLE WASHINGTON! BOTH ON OUR WAY TO ALASKA! HE WAS FROM HAWAII! WE MARRIED EIGHT MONTHS LATER? WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED TEN YEARS! GOD IS GOOD!! I I HAVE TWO CHILDREN 38 AND 36. I HAVE 4GRAND .CHILDREN. THE OLDEST IS VICTORIA , SHE WILL GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL THIS YEAR!!! HOW TIME FLYS!! WE LIVE IN AUSTIN FOR NOW, WILL PROBLEY GO BACK TO HAWAII. IF ANY ONE EVER GOES THERE EMAIL ME. I CAN HELP YOU SAVE A LOT OF MONEY!! THAT WAS MY JOB THERE ! GOD BLESS GALE SACHITANO NELSON
Margaret Hall Pendergrass
Comments: We live in Carlton Georgia and have two precious grandaughters. Life has been great, but we miss seeing everyone. I saw that Debbie Stapert Easter passed away - does anyone have any information on her death or any other classmates that we have lost.
merle (laMerle) brady sehon
Brenda Cherry McLaughlin
Where are you now: Houston TX
Bruce Poland
Where are you now: Northern California
Referred by: surfing the Web
Comments: Hello to all. Were is the time machine? I would go back to my High School days and hug everyone. I'm grateful that I have only fond memories of my life at French High. Seems like at that time in my life it was all about me and what I was doing. How I wish I would have been a better communicator at that time. To open my heart to all. I would like to ask forgiveness. If in any way I offended any of you. My sister Christine class of 70 passed away from heart failure 2006. I miss her dearly. My life has had it's ups and downs but I feel blessed for all the experiences. May God bless you all.
Sign Date: Jan 2013
Patricia Ewing
Where are you now: Silsbee,Texas
Colleen Clark Farrow
Where are you now: Orange county
Referred by: Click on link from Facebook
Comments: I am the Human Resources Specialist at Region 5 Education Service Center. Have been with the company for 18 years. Married to Guy, have three children, 4 grandchildren. Can't wait to come to the 40th reunion!
Joe Wayne Warren
Where are you now: Liberty, Texas
Sign Date: Oct 2012
Ronnie Rice
Where are you now: Palestine, Texas
Comments: I work for Walmart Transportation. I have two children. Stacey lives in Arlington, Texas and Koree lives in Butte, Montana. My wife Paula is absolutely the love of my life and we have two grandchildren----Chloe and Jordan.
Clem Myers
Where are you now: Plano, Texas
Sign Date: Aug. 2011
Jerry Duke
Where are you now: Vidor, Texas
Comments: I am still in the area. I have two sons and five wonderful gradchildren. I am the operations manager for Waste Management Recycle America in Beamont
Terry Edwards
Where are you now: Slidell, LA
Referred by: just surfing the net
Jennifer Terpening (McIntyre)
Comments: What a GREAT thing to have this websight. So many wonderful names from the past. Doug Miller, Janet Royer,Ray and Roy, "Cisco", Mike Leach, Tim Hall, David Waters and so many more. I have two beautiful daughters and two beautiful grandaughters. Living in Northern Ca since 1995 oldest daughter and grandaughter live here youngest daughter and grandaughter live in Mauricville Don't get to see them as often as I would like. The babies are 19 days apart in age, 19 months old.Good memories of FHS. WOW has time ever gone by so fast. Lost my twin brother Dale in 2005...miss him alot. Love California..beautiful but miss Texas...there's no place like Texas....the people are great and so layed back. When's the next reunion!!!!!!!!!!!
Ava Watson
Where are you now: Lewisville, Texas
Comments: I thought I had posted my email address but didn't recieve info regarding last reunion, so I missed it; very disappointing. Please be sure to contact me next time around.
Bonita Dorn Hanks Powell
Where are you now: Fort Worth, TX
Referred by: search for Carole Krepper
Comments: Just was doing a search for Carole Krepper on FB and it brought me to this site. This is so cool!!! I was 2 credits short of being allowed to actually graduate with my class...but I still feel that I'm a part of this class...miss you all, and hope to be at a reunion in either '11 or '12.
Shelley Sample Riley
Marguerite Freeman Henderson
Where are you now: Pearland, Texas
Comments: Living in the Houston area for 35 years. Married to Bill Henderson from Lumberton Tx. We have a daughter Crystal 30 and a Son Josh 27.I have 2 adorable grandchildren who are 5 and 1. Working for Continental Airlines as a flight attendant and trainer. Would love to get back in touch with friends from French High.
Patty Morgan Finley
Where are you now: Vidor,Tx
Chuck Beasley
Where are you now: Aurora, Colorado
Comments: Hope all of my classmates are doing well. There is seldom a year that goes by that I don't think about all of you and the great times we had at French H.S. Wish you all the best from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Chuck & Jane Beasley
Brenda Gaston Galles
Where are you now: Kyle, Texas
Comments: I have three beautiful children that are all grown up now. Eric LeBlanc my son, Teresa LeBlanc Henke, & Megan Galles. Megan is graduating in May from LIT. Was married ALL my life and noe divorce living in south Austin
Where are you now: Vidor, TX
Referred by: Matt Morgan
Comments: What a great site. Was married 10 years to David Allen class of 72 French High. Now married 28 years to the love of my life, Lester Finley class of 73 Vidor High School. I've got 3 grown children, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grand. It's so good reading names of people from way back then. Sure shakes the cobwebs & makes me remember some really good people & good times.
O. W. Little
Comments: Moved to Lumberton in 1991. currently working at ExxonMobil Refinery as Beaumont Area Contract Administrator. Planning retirement to Red River, NM.
Sign Date: June '09
Karen Bess Martin
Where are you now: Colmesneil, Texas
Referred by: another alumni
Comments: Mark and I are both retired school teachers. Our daughter, Sarah and husband have given us two energetic grandsons. They live close so we get to enjoy playing with them every chance we get. Our son, Ricky, passed away in Oct. 2007. We live on a farm and raise Simmental cattle. We both are part time with the Chester ISD. I have a reading lab there, work 3 days a week and love it! I am embarassed to say that I have not been to a reunion since the first one. Hope to make the next one!
Sandy McAnulty Boulden
Where are you now: Greensboro, NC
Referred by: Debbie Young Forkner
I live between Greensboro and Chicago to be with my 3 granddaughters. Married to Al for 33 yrs. We have 2 children, Brooke, mother of beautiful granchildren, and Blake, married to Bmt girl, living and working for Kimberly-Clark in Neena, WI. Al retired so we move about too frequently and never really unpack. I keep in touch with Debbie Young Forkner and Sherrie Murphy Colligan...we spent New Year's Eve at Guatalajara restaurant this year and talked as if it were yesterday. Hello Class of '72. Sign Date: May '09
Where are you now: North Richland Hills, TX
Referred by: searched and surfed in
Comments: I'm a commercial masonry contractor. I began in the business in Beaumont, in 1974. Married Sherry DeAnn Liotta from Springtown Texas in 1976. We had four children, Joshua, Landon, Crystal and Austin. Our family and business moved to Connecticut in 1988. Moved back to Texas in 1993, this time to Fort Worth._We've been here since, recently celebrated 33 years of marriage. Josh and his wife Priscilla have blessed us with a grandson, Josh Jr. Being Paw Paw is great. Would love to hear from some old friends, lots of good memories from Beaumont and FHS days.
Dean Lanclos
Susan Conrad Jarrell
Where are you now: live in Country Wood Estates-Sour Lake, TX
Comments: involved in several different facits of education since 1976 Husband: Marty, Daughter and Son-in-law: Taryn and Justin, Granddaughter: Sarah Kaytlin
Barbara Misner Adams
Where are you now: I am: McKinney, Texas-just north of Dallas
Referred by: classmate
Comments: Married James Adams (also class of �72) just after high school. We both spent 5 years in the Air Force then went to Lamar. James has a BS in Criminal Justice, I have a BS in Nursing. James is a detective for the City of McKinney Police Dept and I was the Director of Perioperative Services for 15 years but now work for the Quality Dept. We have been married for almost 36 years and have 3 beautiful children � Jared (28), Hope (27) and Halie (21). I am ashamed to say that we have not attended any of the class reunions. Hopefully we can make home for the next one.
Terry S. Whiddon
Comments: Live in Lumberton, married to Linda we have three children
Vickie Bennett Harper
Where are you now: still here
Comments: Well, well. Looky what I found. This is fabulous. I am married with 3 great kids. (19, 18, and 13) Homeschooling is great. My 18 yr old is graduating this year and going to Lee University in Cleveland, TN (going in the ministy) imagine that. I am married to a great guy, Lanis Harper. I hope to hear from some of you. I have always had a special place in my heart for my school days at Frecnh High. Oh my favority teacher is Mrs. Callahan (English) She rocks!!!
Sign Date: May 23, 2005
Jonella Danna
Where are you now: The other side of Houston
Comments: I'm an occupational therapist ( hand therapist).I have fond memories of the French high folk singers, french and latin classes, biology class- Mrs. Bost was one of my favorite teachers; majored in Biology then transferred to UTMB-Galveston for OT school.
Sign Date: March 6, 2005
Kathy Mace
Where are you now: Port Arthur,Texas
Comments: Thank you for this Great website! It's great to read about everyone and think about all the fun memories!! My favorite teacher was Mr.Boone...I loved band and had a lot of fun and many fond memories at French High! I'm a nurse,I have three grown sons and Granny to five(soon to be six). Hope to attend the next reunion...had a good time at the mass reunion this year!
Sign Date: Jan. 27, 2005
Rusty Clark
Where are you now: Buna Texas
Comments: Raising cats,dogs,pigs,cows,and kids. Ain't life grand.
Karen Davis Warner
Sign Date: Feb. 10, 2004
James Robert (Jim Bob) Robinson
Comments: I have a wonderful wife Joyce from Nederland and two beautiful, red-headed sons; Matthew(15)and Cody(10). Everyone reminisces and my most precious memories are when I was in high school. This is what I keep telling my kids. I hope everyone has as much love in their life as I have been blessed with.(I ended a sentence with a preposition! Sorry Mrs. Callahan!!)
Sign Date: July 19, 2003
Aleta Ratley Peer
Where are you now: Thompsons Station, TN
Sign Date: Feb. 25 2003
Marie Barclay Mincks
Where are you now: Sour Lake, Texas
Comments: This is an update since last I wrote a LONG time ago.. I am still married to the same guy for 30 yrs...jeez that is a long time..our kids have grown but I haven't.We have one daughter, 23 and one son, age 18 (will grad in 03 from H.S) and one grand dog...I have a BUNCH of Degrees in Domestic Engineering that I put to use every day of my life.. We just had 30 yr Reunion and if you weren't there, you missed a GREAT time..thanks to all the hard work !!! My greatest memory has to be when I was in Belles with a wonderful group of "girls"!!
Sign Date: Dec.9 2002
Roy Ward
Comments: After graduation in `72, I went to Lamar and received a two year degree (I also played in a rock band in Louisiana). I have been married for 22 years to Susan Helton. My son is at Lamar and my daughter is a sophmore at West Brook. Oh, I have a job too. I have been at Gulf States Utilities (Entergy) for 24 years. Been with Entergy (GSU) for 22 yrs. Too many fun times in high school to list.
Sign Date: May 6 2002
Comments: Lots of special memories at FHS!...a great school in a galaxy far away. I married Lee Corley (FHS '74) in 1980 after renewing our relationship as students at Lamar where we both earned two degrees each. We have two good kids and we've always been in Beaumont until our planned move to Friendswood in June '02. Mike Slay was and remains my best friend. Zulma Smith was my favorite teacher (though technically Mildred Yates, my 5th grade English teacher at Eugene Field Elem. would have edged her out if I had had her for any classes at FHS)...James Ruby, Travis Beard, and Guy Broussard were fine teachers worth noting; Jim Boone was a huge influence on me. I was proud to be "neath the pines so green..."
Sign Date: April 3, 2002
William C Rush
Where are you now: Powhatan (Richmond area) Va
Comments: Attended L.U., Oklahoma State U, U of Tulsa, and Francis Tuttle Vo Tech. I actually recieved a diploma from Lamar. I moved when the place needed painting or the bill collectors found me. I have resided in Jasper, Beaumont (3 times), Rolling Meadows Il, Oklahoma City Ok, Deer Creek Ok, Edmond Ok, Richmond Va and finally (so far) Powhatan Va. Wife #2 and I have a nice place in the country. I saw some classmates over the years but with my 20+ years as field service engineer -that was limited. I have a daughter who with husband and son resides in Va. My son is in Vidor with the first spouse. I also have a step grand daughter who is in the Richmond area. Love to work in my flower gardens and yard. Wife #2 is real lady and is trying to teach me proper English. I have not forgotten nor can I express what the memories mean to me.
Where are you now: Arlington, Texas 76006
Comments: Glad to find the site. Looking forward to our re-union in October. I'm on the road right now but when i get home I'm going to pull out my annuals and try to jiggle my memory about our French days. I'll get back with you later.
James Welch, Jr. D.C
Comments: Everyday was a special day at French!!!!!!
Michael W. Poole
Homepage:Mike's Junk Website
Where are you now: Now living in Lumberton
Comments: (updated June '07) I retired from ExxonMobil 7 days before my 50th birthday, left Beaumont for Lumberton and a much larger yard to mow! If I had only known retirement was so good I would have never worked in the first place! Two of my kids are grown and moved away with only one left at home. My son is flying all over the east coast with US Airways and is always wanting to know where I want to go (free airfare) ... I say "Lumberton". To which his reply is "the runway's way too short!" After being retired for 3 years and living in Southeast Texas for 53 years I am yearning to leave flatland and live on top of a mountain in the Smokey Mountains somewhere and become a hillbilly. Well, I have to cut this short, it's time for my 'power-nap' or time to check the water in the pool or something .... life's hectic these days! hahaha
Married, 3 �kids� they are moving out slowly. John the oldest is in University of North Texas, I�m especially proud of him. I�ve invested a lot too.. $$$ Time Groceries, & Worry! I am still working as a supervisor in the production department of ExxonMobil after 25 years. Following in the path of those who travel before me, I have put on weight, had back surgery, did a triple by-pass, and enjoy arthritis on occasion Yep, falling apart and �out of warranty- Mike "Dr. Oz" Oszczakiewicz (Julie's little brother) did my surgery and STILL remembered the GREEN Chevy! Boy did that change the Dr/Patient climate. This site has been great, as I have heard from a lot of people who were on my �missing in action� list. Would love to see many of you again, and one of you in particular (& no you don�t owe me money). Life has been very good to me! I wish you all well. Note: Those of you who knew my older brother Ronnie (changed to �Ron� after gross income exceeded 1m *Grin*) passed away in India while visiting a friend just a few years ago at the age of 48. He went to French but graduated from Beaumont High.
Debra "Etie" Walker
Where are you now: Humble, Texas
Comments: I would like to get in touch with fellow class mates from "72". Ihope you can help by adding this to the website. Thanks for all the hard work you have done. It is GREAT!
John David Allen
Where are you now: Lumberton, TX
Comments: ~~) Hey Guys. Been doing fine here. Great web page. Patty Morgan and I where married for ten years. We have three children & five grandchildren. I have been living in Lumberton for 23 years and have been married to Kim for 15 years.(not from around here) I have worked for Halliburton for the last 25 years. We do a lot of bass fishing on Sam Rayburn and riding Motorcycles. I have a lot of memories of my High School days, draging 11th. street with friends like John Paul Rohde, Keith Gray and all the others. I hope all of you well. Drop me an email anytime.
Sign Date: Jan. 13 2002
Daniel Ault
Where are you now: Richmond, Virginia
Sign Date: Aug. 12 2001
Susan Kay Conrad Jarrell
Where are you now: Sour Lake, TX
Comments: Currently a curriculum director at Region 5 Education Service Center, Beaumont. Married to Marty Jarrell, have 1 daughter, Taryn, age 22.
Sign Date: Aug. 6 2001
Robbie Wolcott Kojak
Sign Date: July 5 2001
Comments: Graduated with BBA from University of Texas at Austin in 1976. Currently working as operations & marketing manager for technical division of worldwide staffing company.
Sign Date: June 29 2001
David Waters
Comments: I am married and have two kids. Ages 14 and 16. My wife and I are real involved in Gospel music and have been married 20 years. We are still in touch with several people that I graduated with. I enjoyed orchestra class the most with Mrs. Messer. I have really enjoyed my classmates. Playing the music for their weddings was a blast. I'm really looking forward to our 30 year reunion.
Sign Date: April 29 2001
Beverly Gibson Stone
Where are you now: Baytown, Tx
Comments: I loved my homemaking teacher Mrs. Mullder would love to know how she is or if she is still allive she was such a sweetheart!
Where are you now: Still in Beaumont
Sign Date: March 24 2001
Ava Williams Watson
The last time I signed in was 2001. It looks like there aren't many recent updates. Joey Watson and I married in 1975 and divorced in 2005, for the last time. I moved to Lewisville, Texas, near our son and daughter-in-law, who are expecting their first baby (a girl) in early March '06. I can't wait. I love it up here. I am a paralegal for a law firm in Denton, Texas and work for two of the nicest guys on the face of the earth. I would love to hear from you guys. Entry date: November 22, 2006 Nov.'06 Last sign in for me was 2001; a lot of time has passed since then. I am about to be a "NaNa" for the first time. IT'S A GIRL!! She should arrive in early March, but if she's anything like her daddy, she'll be her early. I moved to the North Dallas area a year ago and wish I had done it a lifetime ago. Change can be good, I have found. Would love to hear from someone. . . anyone!!!
I married Joey Watson in 1975. We have one son, Joel Forrest who will be 20 in June. We have been blessed with a bright and talented child that is wise beyond his years.(He gets that from me of course) Joey attended Lamar University on a baseball scholarship, graduated and is self employed. I have been working for an attorney here in Beaumont for the past six months. Prior to my curent job I was Director of Children's Ministry at a local Baptist church for sixteen year. What can I say, I know when it's time to move on. I still have my Belle boots and the nickels are still taped in them. By the way, they are the only part of that uniform that still fit, except for maybe the pompoms. What I remember most is the laughter of my friends. We don't see each other much these days, but on those rear occasions, the laughter is still there.
Debbie Snell Easterwood
Steve Wilson
Sign Date: Feb. 3 2001
Ray Ward
Referred by: Don't know
Comments: UPDATED JAN. 06: Well, 5 years have passed since I last signed this book. I have since retired (retired???) from my old job and am still working at a large chemical company in the lab (Mr. Ruby would be proud?!?- I think...) Max Bowen and I are still playing music together (18 yrs. now) - play the first Friday of each month at The LogOn Cafe'. Carol Wilson (Class of '74) and I are about to celebrate 20 wonderful years of marriage (our girls will be 30 this year - Mr. Boston was 29 when I had him for history my junior year - I guess we'll be talking about our bowel movements at the next reunion... Great to read all about all of my wonderful friends from FHS. - there really was no place like it. See ya at the next soire' R a y
Married, grandfather, playing music with Max Bowen (Class of '72), I have a real job, too. Jim Boone was my favorite teacher, and Mr. Boston (Battle of Hastings-1066). I think what you are doing with this web site is extraordinary, fun, and what a great way to get in touch with some of the people who shaped our lives. Thanks for the memories. I liked 'Vic & Al's on the circle.
Sign Date: Jan. 4 2001
Merle Brady Sehon
Where are you now: Lumberton,TX
Sign Date: Oct. 9 2000
Glenn McClammy
Comments: Had to resign the book due to screen name change. Thanks to Beth and Kent who have done a superb job of herding a bunch of old buffalos and chips together. What wonderful memories have been shared at the 1st. bonfire and the 11th.St. Cruises, unbelieveable at the turnouts and what dedicated high school spirit ones have.I have rejoined former classmates and made new friends with other alumni. Big Bill still reigns in the hearts and memories of FHS ALUMNI. Surprised that so many alumni still live in S.E.TEXAS and amazed that this webpage has traveled around the world, Thanks Buffs and to the Loyal Order of the Buffalo you did teach us well!
Sign Date: Sept. 3 2000
Mike Bernsen
Where are you now: Sulphur Springs, TX
Comments: Oh, man!! I just got back from a very sad (funeral) trip to Beaumont and I should've known better than to act on the nostalgic feeling that came over me while I was visiting with my relatives. I drove around our old haunts one afternoon ... cried lke a baby. Beaumont's North End has definitely seen it's better days. But, as I drove past the old school, I had to pull over and, as I did, I was overwhelmed with some wonderful memories. Thank God no one can change what's in our hearts and minds. I am anxious to hear from all .. please keep me posted on our 30th.
Sign Date: July 23 2000
Douglas Holt
Where are you now: Suffolk, Va.
Comments: I have fond memories of FHS, especially the band and all the friends that I had there. My only regret is that I have lost track of everyone. With all the events planned, I wish that there could be a way to reunite the FHS marching band of 1972 and play some of the old songs.
Randy McKee
Where are you now: Houston, TX
Comments: I went to A&M after French, and then up north for Grad school. It was too cold for a Texas boy in Chicago, so I hauled myself down here after school and I have been working for Texaco in Houston ever since. Married, 2 wonderful boys, aged 13 and 16. Busy with Boy Scouts (I'm the White Water Canoeing instructor), Church (Sign Language Coach), and anything else I can find to put my finger into. BTW, this page is cool. Thanks! And thanks to my brother Alan (email:almckee@worldnet.att.net)for telling about it.
SCOTT WHITMAN
Where are you now: WINNIE & HOUSTON
Comments: Hey fellow Buffs !!!!! Work for SAKS 5TH AVE-HOUSTON. Daugthers Lauren{15-going on 21}and Sarah{12- going on 20}!!!!!! Favorite teacher{s}Travis Beard-math{saw him several months ago at the grocery store. He asked me for my homework!} and Mr Ruby-chemistry{remember the periodic tables?} Walking the halls of the old school and seeing lots of "old" friends brought back lots of great memories: my locker{my homework wasn't there!}, the principle's office{hey Mr Rector}, and the cafateria{FOODFIGHT!!}. Let me hear from my fellow BUFFALOES!!!!!
Karen Schroder
Comments: I've been teaching 8th grade math for the last 24 years at Vidor Junior High. My memories of French are the best! My favorite teacher was Coach Dusty Roberts she helped me see that I could do things I never thought I could, if I just gave it my best. I cherish all my friendships made at French High.
Carole Krepper King
Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
Comments: (update:Jan.'05)Married a wonderful gentleman named Mark in 2003. We were transferred to Atlanta, but will be retiring to The Woodlands, Texas. I am still teaching elementary school after 27 years, and I do not feel the need to stop teaching at this time. Oldest daughter (Adrienne) is married and teaching in Beaumont, my youngest daughter (Alicia) is a senior at Lamar and will also teach. Life has been wonderful, and I feel so very blessed.
have been teaching in B.I.S.D. for 15 years of my 21 years of teaching. I am also a realtor for Coldwell Banker Southern Homes in Bmt. Any FHS alums needing a realtor may page me at 456-0875. Favorite teacher was Mrs. Davidson, senior English teacher, which encouraged me to love literature and writing. I will always cherish the fun times and memories I shared with my FHS friends.
Peggy Sue Lazenby Rose
Comments: High School was the greatest! I remember being in the drillteam, the band, what fun we had making the homecoming floats, decorating the halls, and having an old-fashioned good time.
Sign Date: Oct. 22, 1999
Ray "Cisco" Baker, Jr.
Sign Date: August 6, 1999
Rex Colvin (sisters' e-mail)
Where are you now: Denver, CO
Comments: Married to wife, Heidi, for 15 years. I have one son,Johnathon-12, and two daughters, Bianca-10 and Patricia-7. I have lived in Denver for 24 years, but miss the Beaumont area.
Carol Prothro Shaffer
Where are you now: Sour Lake / Normangee, Texas
Sign Date: July 2, 1999
Kirby Hattox
Where are you now: Austin
Comments: Retired from the Air Force after 21 years in 1994. I am currently working for the State of Texas as an investigator for the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners in Austin. I was also a cop in the Air Force, so that makes about 25 years in law enforcement now. Some people might be surprised at my profession. I have two grown daughters and a three year old son. Missed my 20 year reunion I was in Panama at that time. Looking forward to the 30th though. Haven't seen or heard from anyone since 1973, so would love to hear from anyone.
robert duke
Comments: i have not seen much of any one since school we all went our own way, i have raise 1 daughter myself and i have 1 daughter in ok.city ok. mr lowe was my ag. teacher he meant alot to me. school was school and i wish i could redo it again. thanks for your time, duke
Comments: MARRIED MARK MARTIN IN 1973. GRADUATED FROM LAMAR UNIVERSITY. TEACH IN THE COLMESNEIL ISD. WE HAVE TWO CHILDREN WHO ATTEND SCHOOL IN COLMESNEIL.
Sign Date: May 8, 1999
Ragan L. Powell
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: Just enjoying life being single for 13 years. I remember cruising 11th street and going and the circle. Hanging out with friends.
Roger Douglas
Comments: My wife, Gloria, and I have three children John 17, Julia 13, and James 12. I am the Engineering Manager for a small business in Silsbee, TX. Nice site. It's surprising to see all of the classmates that are still in Beaumont.
Larry & Nancy Huckabee
Where are you now: Pinewood/Sour Lake
Year you left French: 1971 & 1972
Comments: I went on to Lamar University and graduated. Took a job locally with a civil engineering firm, but, could not stand being cooped up in an office all day. After a few years, I put the degree down and went to Mobil Oil where I have been for the past 21 years. Currently, I am a facilities supervisor and hope to retire within the next few years. Nancy works at Hardin-Jefferson High School as the registrar. We have two wonderful kids, Steven is 21 and Kim is 18. We were very lucky...never a minutes worth of trouble from either one. Both are on track for good careers and are Christians. We spend our spare time camping and fishing and when we aren't at the lake, I work in my woodshop and Nancy works in the flower beds! Boy, are we settled. We would love to hear from our classmates. Thanks, MaryBeth, for the website...great idea.
Jan Taylor Droptini
Comments: Andrew Droptini (class of '70) married in Dec 1972 and we have two children, Bryan will be 24 in June and Rachel will be 19 in May. Andrew has worked for Mobil Oil for 26 years now and I have worked for Matrix Engineering for 8 1/2 years after staying at home with the kids for most of their lives. Wouldn't have had that any other way. Bryan will play his 2nd year of pro baseball this summer in Sioux Falls SD and will be getting married in Jan 2000. Rachel is in her first year at Lamar and says she is interested in doing something in marine biology. Most of what I remember about high school centers around Belles. One of the most memorable events was our donkey softball game and Gay Page being allergic to the donkeys!!!
Connie Burns Riles
Where are you now: NW Houston
Comments: I would love to here from anyone from the class of 72.
Sign Date: March 9 1999
Dru (Eakes) Springer
Where are you now: P.O. Box 233 Sour Lake TX 77659
Comments: My favorite teacher was Mrs. Sally Lanasa--\ I just loved her! And you said you remember Friday AM pep rallies. What I remember is SKIPPING Friday AM pep rallies and roaming the halls with my best friend, Gloria Carr!! It's the only time I ever skipped in my whole life! Have you thought about setting up a memorial page for classmates who have passed away? I know it could be a hard thing to do, but it could also be really helpful for those of us who might be looking for class mates. And if you could add us to your prayer list,that would be great. We are trying to adopt 3 of our foster children, and we are praying that things will go right for the adoption. If you think this would be a good thing to list, great. If you'd rather not, I undersand. Thanks for this website--I really appreciate all your work! Dru
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Dusty S Cook
Homepage Title:plumbers.org/directory
Homepage Title:Plumbers.org
Where are you now: Pasadena TX
Comments: Big Bill Erhart, that is. LOL. I got married in June of 75, right after I got out of the Navy. Judy and I have two kids, three grandkids & one yellow tabby named Mango. I am a plumbing contractor in the Houston Area. Mr Beard, Mrs Wagstaff, Mrs Lanasa, Mr Ruby stand out. Memories? Who can remember that far back?
Bill Ehrhart
Comments: Well let's see.... I graduated in 1972. I married Kathy Patrizi in 1977.(Great Girl) Kathy went to French but moved to ILL. in 73 and graduated there in 74. She came for a visit in 76 and never went back. We were married 18 years and have three wonderful sons. Jon-21, Ben-17, & Chris-15. We divorced in 1995 and she is now remarried, happy and living in Beaumont. Jon's wife will give birth to my first grandchild in June. I am riding herd over Ben and Chris these days, which is one of the easiest chores I have ever had. Thank God for good kids! Thank you Beth for this great site and thanks to all of you for the good times I had way back then. Feel free to e-mail me anytime at Trahrhe@AOL.COM. Please title your mail French Buffs.....
CCR never dreamed of a grapevine like this!!
Janet Royer Duvall
Comments: I am a former Buffaloe Belle. Does anybody still have their Buffalo Head Nickel? Married for 26 years to Raymond Duvall of Vidor (Class of 70 Vidor High). I am now a substitute teacher at Vidor High. Have one son, William Robert Duvall age 24. Would like to hear from any Bells or other classmates.
Sign Time: November 01 1998 at 18:29:13
Where are you now: Lumberton, Tx.
Referred by: I told you
Comments: Does this bring back the memories - great job!!! Never left town so I've seen the changes time makes. However, the memories of those days at French High never change. I still remember the classes, teachers, principles, and walking the halls between classes carrying books. The fun times of football season, pep rallies, band practice, drill teams - school spirit was great. I am so glad to see so many other classmates signing the guestbook for all of us to be able to walk down memory lane. Continue the great job your doing Beth!!!
Sign Time: September 22 1998 at 10:39:03
Jo Ann Vallot
Comments: What a neat way to keep in touch with your high school friends. E-mail has become my passion!
Harvey Lynn DuBose
Where are you now: Jasper, Texas
Year you left French: 1970
Comments: (updated: Nov '09) Hello fellow BUFFALOS! French High Lives in you and I forever
Had to leave FHS in my sophmore year. From Edwards elem. To James Bowie Jr High. To French High. All My friends that grew up during those times It was so hard to leave. I remember Joyce Crittenden What a Teacher and a counsler. Really made you enjoy her class. Mr. Jim Boone What a paddler Firm but Fair !!! Hated to leave but will always be a BUFFALO IN MY HEART !!
Sign Date: Dec. 16 2000
Tim Hall & Pat Fountain
Where are you now: Midlothian, Tx
Year you left French: '72 & '70
Comments: Married to former Pat Fountain (class of '72) 26 yrs. Two children, Lauren 8,Brett 5...yes, we did get started late, but it's been real good. Looking for forward to another reunion. Great site!
Peggy (Parnell) Allen Davis
You are from: Beaumont, Texas
Comments: What a great idea! I left my junior year but would have been Class of '72. This was the class caught up in the 9th grade discontinuation at Austin Jr High and were split between Bowie and Beaumont High. I think a lot of classmates who had gone through all the years were lost. I have missed all the reunions but would love to know what some are doing.
Sign Time: August 18 1998


Paul Castilla was awarded the certification of GRI.
This is the second designation earned by Paul Castilla in just 3 months! Read about his MRP designation here.
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If you're looking for the best office chair for lower back pain withsome practical review, then you'll love this article.
Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints. Poor posture is a common reason for pain in the lower back. Sitting in a poor quality office chair for prolonged periods of time can definitely cause low back pain problem.
It is important to select an ergonomic chair, which will support your body in an ergonomic position. But Honestly, no matter how well chair you have, a chair can not alone eliminate the back pain completely. Besides a quality comfortable chair, A good daily exercise such as stretching and walking for a few minutes, it is necessary to reduce back pain.
However, Choosing a quality chair that will fit you perfectly is crucial to relieving lower back pain. If you're looking for some of the best office chairs for lower back pain available, you're in the right spot. We have compiled a list of our top three picks for lower back pain dominating the market. Each one offers excellent comfort and support for a good sitting experience that will prevent and eliminate the lower back pain.
Steelcase Leap Fabric Chair is one of the best of the best office chair for lower back pain. Ya its pricey but if you're serious about your office chair, you are going to get a crazy chair for lower back pain. It's packed full of advanced features. We listed it in our another article Best office chair for back pain.
If you have the budget for it, owning a Steelcase Leap chair can be life-changing and will totally transform your daily sitting experience, whether in your home office or at the office. To read more about it Click here.
If you have a bigger budget for owning ErgoHuman Mesh Chair, It can be an excellent choice to improve your daily sitting experience. Honestly, It will save you from lower back pain. This chair provides you full support of your spinal cord including the neck. The innovative design of this model is combined with a maximum individual and specific settings.
The chair looks very elegant, professional, and luxurious in appearance. Also, Available in several different colors include: black, blue, burgundy, copper, gray, green, mesh blue, mesh orange, mesh green, and finally mesh red So that you can choose the one that best suits with your office decor. All are very bright, stylish, and professional.
This chair offers a variety of features along with adjustable tilt tension control, tilt lock, seat height, seat depth, and armrest height adjustment.
The breathable mesh material that allows optimum ventilation and comfort to keep you cool and comfortable all day long. The mesh seat provides much comfort and makes it perfect for times of very hot as summer. The seat is adjustable both in height and depth. It is adjustable in height from 18.1-inch (at lowest point) to 22.9-inch (at highest point). It has an adjustable mesh headrest, which enables you to periodically lean back to rest your head and neck that is always a good option for the neck.
This chair's tilt adjustable mechanism is amazing; you can adjust the backrest to the desired position and let set at that position. There are three positions available to lock the tilt in the chair. It has the option of adjusting the tension control which enables you to control it for reclining or sitting in an upright position.
The armrests are fully adjustable and pivot for maximum comfort. These larger previous generation armrests are very durable, supportive, and comfortable. The chair is made of 97% recyclable components with Chrome/polypropylene base with nylon casters for durability and smooth mobility. It has a weight capacity of 250 lbs and swivels capability. It is suitable both for the tallest or shortest users.
Overall This chair is very comfortable that you may fall asleep while sitting on this chair. This Ergonomic design chair that fits your lower back and makes you always be in an optimum position. It is recommended for people who have any kind of back issues. If you have a bigger budget, then you should consider it as your first choice. You can get this solid office chair under $650 on Amazon.
Taller consumers had issues with the headrest.
When we are talking about lower back pain, won't be completed without involving Serta 44186 Back in Motion Chair. This is a great chair for those who have any kinds of back issues. It has some amazing modern technology to promote your posture and prevent the lower back pain and chronic lower back pain.
The Untapped Gold Mine Of Serta Chair That Makes It The Best Office Chair For Lower Back pain. It is a different chair from the other office chair. Because the Serta Back in Motion mid-back office chair equipped with an amazing new technology called Active Seating Technology(AST), This Active Seating Technology(AST) is an amazing support technology that actually offers continuous motion and support by pivoting the seat and lumber with you as you move.
There is another different feature a BIM Active lumbar support that pivots with your movements for enhanced continuous amazing lumbar support and tilts your pelvis forward when you lean to continuously keep your spine in a positive, neutral position for a healthy neutral posture. This chair is specially designed to provide continuous lumbar and back support. So if you want excellent lower back support, then it is the unbeatable chair for back support.
It has a contoured adjustable lumbar support feature, which enables the office chair to improve your posture and provide maximum comfort. This lumbar support is considered to be one of the best feature available in this chair. This chair equipped with a wide and deep layered "body pillows" cushions which provide maximum comfort and support for an excellent seating experience, So you can spend a long period sitting on it almost without realizing it. The well-padded backrest and seat are covered with the soft and smooth black eco-friendly bonded leather with contrast stitching.
If you're looking for a best high-end chair for lower back pain, this VIVA Office Ergonomic chair may be just the thing you've been seeking. Really, it is an impressive chair for lower back support. We found this chair on the market that perfectly meets all the requirements that we can consider as the best office chair for lower back pain.
The VIVA Office Comfort Ergonomic chair is considered the best office chair for lower back pain today. It is a solidly built office chair, comes with a wide range of useful features.
Are you concerned about lower back pain: If you're worried about back pain or lower back pain, don't be, because it comes with an ergonomic design mesh supportive back with an excellent height adjustable lumbar support, which encourages proper posture to relieve lower back pain. Also, The ergonomic mesh back provides extraordinary back support and aid to prevent excessive body heat, and moisture builds up. The chair is made up of standard and sandwich mesh material that allows optimum ventilation and comfort to keep you cool and comfortable all day long make it also a perfect chair during warm weather. Also, This mesh chair is very durable and easy to clean.
The most notable feature is the Built-in height adjustable lumbar support, which enables the office chair to improve your posture and provide maximum support and comfort. This height adjustable lumbar support is considered to be one of the best feature available in this chair. Because of this, You are able to adjust the lumbar support to get your desired position.
The seat is covered by fabric. It is very wide, about 20 inches and a little bit firm but it is still extremely comfortable. It is adjustable in height from 17.7 inches to 21.7 inches, and 21.7 inches are its Max height. It can only tilt back and forth. As well as can be locked in three positions. It has an adjustable tilt tension knob underneath the chair seat so that you can recline back easily without a care.
Another most notable feature is that This chair has an adjustable headrest. Adjustable headrest which provides you much more comfortable and relaxed with a good neck and head support. It will always give you head support so you can relax your neck muscles. Moreover, if you think it is useless then, you can remove the headrest easily from the chair.
The chair comes with High-quality polypropylene armrests. The armrests are easily adjustable up and down. They are not padded but made of thick rubber. The light-weight armrests are still comfortable and will help you release the tension in your neck and shoulders.
The VIVA Office Comfort chair is a sleek & Fashionable designed chair. It comes with a top-quality nylon base and nylon casters for durability and smooth mobility. It has a weight capacity of 250 lbs and swivel capability. It is very easy to put together and won't take too much time.
Overall, This VIVA Office exclusive ergonomic design chair will improve your posture by having the back and neck in the optimum position. Really, It is one of the most serious contender office chairs for the lower back pain category.
You can't find another high-quality chair some things in a similar as this VIVA Office Comfort chair with adjustable headrest and height adjustable lumbar support features at this price point. It is the most affordable priced option on our list for just around $200. The extensive features and exceptional lumbar support of this particular Viva chair model make it well worth the price paid for it. It should be considered more than just an office chair; it is an investment.
After our thorough test of the VIVA Office Comfort high back mesh Ergonomic chair, here is what we liked and disliked about it.
Although armrests are nice, but they are very wobbly.
We hope you have found this look at the best office chair for lower back pain to be useful and informative. Feel free to get in touch if you have any queries or feedback. We are always more than happy to help and we'll respond to your queries as promptly as possible.


Young mantled howler monkeys. They live in groups of about 40 individuals. When taking this picture, I learned not for the first time that standing directly under monkeys can result in being sprayed by urine and faeces.


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Well, another year, another CoD, so I feel almost obliged to throw £40 away on something I will barely play, and I would say it's better than I initially expected.
Straight off, I'm going to start with a MASSIVE gripe: no settings menu on the main menu, I had to go into the game to change any settings, and that was after a cutscene (which I didn't try to skip) and then, even off a SSD, a good 30 seconds waiting for the level to load due to the default settings, but it isn't exactly a bad thing. Preloading of shaders has returned from Blops 1, except by default (on my system at least) it won't do this during the cutscene.
Speaking of cutscenes, the graphics aren't that bad during them, although in the game itself they still aren't exactly stunning, although, yet again, appear to be an improvement over the last iteration. Even when maxed out, my system manages to eat the game for breakfast, unsurprisingly, but it would also appear to be better optimised than Ghosts was. Additionally, during cutscenes the audio and video seem to be out of sync, audio a second or two ahead.
Sledgehammer have decided to do away with leaning in it's entirety, but the default keybinds feel as if they've looked at previous CoD games in my library to determine them. Weapon changing is defaulted to the scroll wheel, something the older CoDs did not do, and I imagine most people would change it to, melee defauts to e and special grenades to q (which happen to be what I would be using through choice), apart from that the binds are pretty standard, still using the annoying "c" for crouch and "ctrl" for prone by default rather than ctrl for both, with holding being prone, and by default right click is toggle ADS.
As I expected, the exosuits don't seem to be as big a deal as they were made out to be. There are two different types, both with their own specialisation. One, in essence, increases your battlefield mobility, allowing double jumps, hovers and slowing of falls (not that you need them particularly often), and a sonic ability "for crowd control", although thus far I have never come across a need to use it. The other kit is much more combat oriented, with the likes of a controllable drone and a shield, along with a time slow ability which I really ought to use more often.
Like all other recent CoDs, thus far there is no real difficulty to it, just the odd BS death and one or two slightly harder segments. The new grenade system is nice, although there are a few ways it could be improved a little. Both the primary and secondary grenades each have 3 modes. For the primary it's "frag" (speaks for itself), "smart" (hovers for a moment then flies towards a target) and "collision" (which I'm not totally sure about). For the secondary, it's "Flash", "EMP" (which both speak for themselves) and "target", which highlights local targets for a limited time. By default, they're set to target and smart. To cycle through them you hold the button for the type you want to use, then the button for the other to cycle. It would be nice, at least on PC given how many keys there are free, to have some system where you can easily change them, for example setting them to num pad 1-6 (not that that's very practical) so you can preset them; then again, it probably isn't worth the time to put it in because of the travel time needed to use it, although while regening health or between battles it could be reasonably used, the more limiting factor would probably be the inability of a controller to do it. The other gripe I have about grenades is that you aren't told until half way through the second level how to use them properly, and the training exercise, to me, demonstrated just how awkward the controls are. Given the button layout on consoles I imagine this won't be quite as bad with a controller.
The HUD has been updated, instead of it all being sat in the bottom right corner it's rather nicely put on the gun. Behind the sights is the loaded ammo count, below that the unloaded ammo count and down the side of the weapon your grenades and exo abilities to the right of the sight, all hud but loaded ammo is removed when ADS.
The length of the game, for CoD, actually seems really good. There are a total of 45 intel items (which are audio, which I think is a slight step down from Ghosts) spread across 17 levels total (although I have currently only done the first 3), and so far they seem to be, on veteran at least, in the 20-30 minute range, and due to the relatively low difficulty I reckon it would be a bit of a challenge to pull them below 10 even on recruit (I reckon the second level would be hard to pull far under 20) which suggests it's got decent length for a series that tends to neglect the Single Player experience. It's too early to say how good/promising it seems, but it's done a good job of setting itself up so far.
One thing I did notice on the firing range is that now you actually have to lead moving targets. Given that it's CoD I started off aiming straight at the targets with minimal success when they started moving, however I have a feeling that this will be removed for future iterations, I wouldn't be surprised if loads of people complain about having to think a little bit while playing, although there doesn't appear to be any drop.
As far as resource usage goes, when loading stuff it hits 35% CPU usage (on a pretty beefy CPU, 6 core (HT) 3.4GHz) but is only 10-15% mostly in game, occasionally straying up towards 20. RAM is ~3GB when loading, 4GB in game, VRAM, not a clue atm, so the recommended hardware seemed pretty accurate. As for other notes: nice to have a British protagonist again (although not primary protagonist); achievements a little bit broken on steam. I also think that Total Buscuit's port report nicely rounds up that, for PC, this is in many respects unlike any CoD before, although the annoying frame cap in MP is slightly annoying I imagine for those with higher refresh monitors. Having run the last little bit today (although I could have comfortably done it last night) with my power monitor up on my second screen, it really is not that demanding. Most of the time my GPU was running with power just from the PCIe lane, and occasionally needed a bit of extra juice, but not a lot. Comparing it to "idle" ( which admittedly is still running a few things so has much higher RAM usage and not that much less CPU) it only needed an extra 60-80W and total draw was rarely above 200W, so in theory the GPU could have offered A LOT more, so I guess I need to play around with 8x super sampling and see if it will actually utilise that extra power (although I wouldn't be surprised if there were VRAM difficulties in that. So, all in all, the recommended settings seem, for once, actually quite reasonable.
I also ran into a slight problem where the graphics settings got a bit messed up and I needed to revert to defaults (which is thankfully maxed for all but 1 thing anyway for me, something that I don't have on anyway) to fix it. Apart from that, the frames now don't seem insanely stable, part of the reverting to default included turning Vsync off, so I could see the frame rate all over the place, mostly holding stable above 60, often getting on for 100. However, there were several spikes (which will obviously turn up in the videos) down to single digit, and it doesn't infrequently drop to the 40s and 50s.
Thus far, I have not been online, nor have I tried the co-op portion of the game, so I shall amend this as appropriate, a long with a more in depth, spoiler free as much as possible, campaign analysis when I finish it (later today).
I will also be uploading, a few levels a day, a veteran walkthrough, hopefully with 60fps working, although part 1 seems to be stuck with the annoying not actually processing thing (And while typing that it jumped to 95% ). Generally taking longer to do it all than I would have liked due to assorted technical difficulties. Will have probably finished the game by mid afternoon (intend to go to bed soon), but likely won't have everything rendered and scheduled until tomorrow evening. Will add a link to the playlist when everything starts working. And now global block. Not sure if coz Activision don't want free advertising, or coz of the music (being edited out by remove a song beta), hopefully the latter.
Anyone exited by the PS4 coming soon exclusives?
Really hating not being able to use GPU to accelerate rendering, used to at least real time renders and now I'm sat on a third, although rendering at 60 instead of 30 fps may have something to do with that too.
It's out tomorrow, today for pre-orders (although it was a rather last minute pre-order).
Ok, now I've completed the campaign I guess it's time to write my overview, staring with a spoiler free segment.
Ok, it wasn't quite as long as it seemed it would be to start with, based on the first few levels we were looking at something that could be getting on for 10 hours on veteran, what it actually took me (including a few deaths per level) was about 7, which is still pretty good for CoD, I'll update how long it took if it were flawless when I finish all my renders. What does has to be considred, is that that 7 hours includes almost an hour of cutscenes and loading screens, as for me at least it wasn't possible to skip the cutscenes due to the settings I'm running, and they tend to be ~2 minutes (the into to "Collapse" being nearly 3 with the level it's self less than 3 times that), then up to 30 seconds loading shaders and bits tagged on to the beginning and end of each clip to be edited off and the likes, so actual play time, 5-6 hours. The missions started long, but by the middle of the game they were about half the length.
Additionally, there were parts where large portions of the level were straight up scripted, one level in particular was nearly half scripted, although the other half I found rather fun and made up for it, it was also quite an important part of the game plot wise, and then later there was a large scripted section. Another general comment is that while most other CoDs have one or two steal missions, this one has a bit more than that. There isn't a single straight stealth mission (sorry if you count that as a spoiler), but there are quite a few with large stealth segments. Personally, I quite like stealth missions, but I feel it was slightly over done.
As far as general game play goes, I would say that it was pretty diverse, especially for a linear shooter. Largely it's down to the exo-suits adding an extra dimension to the combat but also the variety of vehicles used (none of which could exceed 71mph bar one), it isn't just run here, shoot them, run there, shoot them. The plot, while highly predictable and not the best isn't the worst either. The other major gripe is that it really doesn't feel like the mid 21st century, most of the tech is no more advanced than we have today, the arts team also seemed pretty lazy in that a lot of the vehicles and weapons look almost identical to things we have today (that are either being removed from active service soon, or already have). I think it's now time for the spoilery bit, which I shall break down into spoiler commentary, mainly critiques of the plot (which naturally come with most games), which is largely down to me being pedantic, and if necessary a plot synopsis, although if you really want one there are probably 1001 online so I probably won't bother. Note, the spoilers aren't in a linear fashion, they're in the order they spring to mind.
My immediate criticism is how, inevitably, cliche things are. You have your typical impossible enemy, typically the US wins, typically it's against all odds, typically it's a few men vs an army. You have that oh so cliche man dying part way through with all the other major protagonists gathered around him as he dies from bleeding out, followed by words to the effect of "Three of us versus and army; that's suicide" "It's what he would have done".
There is the totally predictable "Spacey is the bad guy" bit, and you can tell it's made by Americans. Spacey has the largest and by far most advanced standing army in the world, the Americans in the game are still all cocky acting as if there is no hope that he could ever beat them even when they're being annihilated. Some plot elements seem totally broken, part of Spacey's plan is to block the US 3rd fleet in SF Bay by collapsing the Golden Gate bridge, how does the Us plan to prevent this: sail the fleet under the bridge. Excuse me, but would the more sensible thing be, if you can't stop it collapsing, to leave the fleet in the bay and then move it afterwards instead of the inevitable "bridge lands on carrier to then be overwhelmed by ATLAS"?
The ending to the last mission doesn't feel great either, taking out a rocket, you make it to the exhaust outlets just as the engines fire, so you get hailed by incredibly hot exhaust, the suits you're in appear to have no issue what so ever resisting the heat and keeping it cool inside, the engines then keep firing for maybe getting on for 30 seconds and they still haven't released the rocket.
There is, they just made it hard to spot, if you look at the bottom right hand corner you should see settings. Otherwise just press "space" to bring up the settings menu.
I noticed last night. Personally, given it wasn't really part of the menus I'm going to leave that bit in. The settings menu itself is very good but they couldn't even properly add it to the main menu? !
As I don't play CoD for it's single player story (though I have enjoyed some of the challenge maps), I'm waiting for your opinion on the MP.
Looks pretty samey to the last CoD plus a little extra taken from Titanfall, just without the utter chaos that Titanfall has.
I plan to dive into MP shortly, and either come back in half an hour and decree "as bad as Ghosts", or come back in a few hours and write a few hundred words on it.
And I'll be doing it with precision X to get some idea about GPU usage since it looks so interesting based on power drawn.
Having played online for just shy of an hour, I thin k it's time for my first set of thoughts, a couple of which are PC exclusive, but mostly about the gameplay itself.
First off, with only a couple of exceptions, I was using the BAL .27 Auto the whole time as it's one of the starting ARs and I rather liked it in campaign, and the whole time I was playing Ground War. But first things first, a bit of a general overview. As soon as I fired up MP I could see that I was probably going to like it more than Ghosts MP. One of the biggest criticisms of Ghosts I had was it felt like it was made by Apple in that so much was hidden away, to my knowledge there was no way to look at the challenges, for example, and then while playing the challenges seemed to be rather lacking. The gripes went further than that, but I literally haven't played online Ghosts in very nearly a year. When I started AW I knew things were different, I could very easily get to see the challenges and got to character customisation, classes, clan settings, combat record, leaderboards etc, everything is very nicely there in, IIRC, the "operations" section.
Another thing I really liked was the return from MW2 of a medals listing showing all the medals and how many times you've got them, I also went and had a look at the prestige emblems via the player card backgrounds. Once again, there are 15 prestiges and then prestige master, with 50 ranks per prestige.
There is a nice little bit of customisation, being able to play as either a male or female, and being able to choose your head from a list of characters in the campaign, and I would assume extras too given the minimal number of women in the campaign. After that, you can modify what your exo and clothes looks like to a degree, some being default, others being unlocked via single player and some while playing. There are permanent unlocks and temporary ones.
There are also several variants of at least some of the weapons, each being better (and worse) in some way. Additionally, create a class seems a bit more robust having a lot more options and wildcards being automatically applied as necessary (assuming you're eligible for them); for example, if I select to add a third attachment to my primary, assuming I can use it and assuming I have the slots available, primary gunfighter will be applied automatically. Custom classes are unlocked from the off, no having to wait for lvl 4. You can have up to 2 of each perk, up to 2 grenades, an exo ability (and it's possible to replace the grenades with a second), which replaces secondary grenades, up to 4 score streaks (which count towards your 13 items), up to 3 wild cards, up to 3 attachments on your primary and up to either 2 or 3 on secondary.
There are some interesting new attachments. The target finder has been updated slightly, now the target glows red if inside the sight, there is also a different sight that works similarly to the old target finder; there are obviously the older sights such as red dot and acog, and the variable sight is between red dot and the older style target finder. There are also other older attachments making a return, the likes of a fore grip, grenade launcher and silencer, although just because you have a silencer doesn't necessarily make you a ninja; among new attachments is one that mitigates the effect of a silencer.
So, now let's jump into the game itself. I'm going to start off by talking about interfaces and the likes, only a short section mind. The HUD online is basically the same as the traditional HUD, with ammo in the bottom right, score bottom left, mini map top right. Personally, given how nice the HUD was in SP I would like to have seen that also be used in MP, but with the extra HUD elements necessary for MP also included, not necessarily differently to how they are though. For a Pc exclusive comment, by default, tab toggles the leader-boards rather than hold to show, and the leader-board is rather opaque. Also, the "ping" column shows the relatively meaningless bars rather than a number, which is a minor gripe, but it would be nice to see the numbers like on older games (and it would be nice for them to put the numbers in on consoles too). Finally, when playing kill confirmed the tag colours have changed, now enemy tags are red and friendly are blue, which took a bit of getting used to, and they're much darker, although with nice new textures.
Well, time for I guess the bit most people want. The gameplay seemed rather balanced, nothing seem to OP or UP, as long as you use it well. It took a bit of time to get used to the slow reloads compared to campaign (where I had my reload times halved). I would say that I enjoyed all the maps I played, and they're well designed to make use of the double jump boost that has been added. My first big thumbs up about it is a firing range accessible from the create-a-class menu so as to allow you to test your class before going into battle, however it also highlights just how weak the guns can be, which I will come back to later.
Playing kill confirmed it's nice to see that, once again, a team-mate confirming a kill will give you the same amount of points as if you had collected them yourself, although I was slightly confused about the 90 tag score limit in ground war rather than 100. The jump boost allows more dynamic gameplay, as many routes have different levels that can be switched between with the jump boost, it also allows some interesting ways to get around. One thing I noticed once, whether intentional or not, is that if you jump boost under a sloped roof you go shooting off to the side which could be interesting. Generally, the better players were making the most of the jump boost and jumping down at you while shooting, it also creates some rather fun situations where you have to spray otherwise you'll likely miss, but then you're both jumping around trying to melee (or taking the risk to stop to reload). It also allows some sneaky get aways (which I couldn't make the most of during campaign because of the high damage). Initially (before launch), I was rather pessimistic about the exos, now I love them.
Finally, for this initial overview, I'm going to talk about the one thing CoD can never get right: melee. We've returned to the near instant melee, but beyond that it seems especially OP. It would appear that there is some sort of melee aim assist (and I'm used ot playing on blops where there is minimal, or battlefield where it is also minimal) because more than once somebody would pass by, spin around and manage to melee me (although I didn't watch the kill cams), which suggests there may be some heavy assist or it is some way broken. And now I shall return to the low damage output of the weapons; in both situations I was spraying them in the back, and while the Bal is relatively low damage per round, it's best in class for RPM, yet it still wasn't enough which suggests to me that melee needs a bit of balancing.
As one last, slightly amusing comment: standard melee is punching (and sending them flying), but for the final kill cam it is given as "combat knife"
I may slip on to the co-op section later, or I may save it for later in the week/weekend, as re doing the few recordings that messed up are slightly higher priority.


UrbanBar Design gets into the glitz at the 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival!
UrbanBar Design will kit out the catering staff of this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington. The staff of Peter Rowland and Atlantic Group will be dressed in a huge selection of uniforms throughout the catering areas and bars of the event. Both companies are well-recognised at the carnival and are known for providing exceptional hospitality and catering services.
UrbanBar Design's support will ensure that hospitality staff will look just as stylish as the racegoers, providing an elegant look to complement magnitude of the Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival.
With a massive collection of aprons being used all over the event, UrbanBar Design aprons will be easily recognisable in any of the Peter Rowland and Atlantic Group eating and drinking areas.
Peter Rowland is one of the most talked about catering companies of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, in both corporate and social scenes of the event. UrbanBar Design has paired with Peter Rowland to style the staff in on-trend uniforms and are ready to go for another delicious year of festivities and food. Peter Rowland catering can be found all over Flemington including the Birdcage, car park sites, VRC grandstands, member areas, the newly opened Club stand.
UrbanBar Design has also procured full look styles for staff uniforms, featuring items from Australia's leading retailers. UrbanBar Design has curated bespoke uniforms to accompany their signature apron range, achieving a fully cohesive and trendy style across all of Flemington.
Keep an eye out for UrbanBar Design's iconic aprons on the staff of both Peter Rowland and Atlantic Group at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and let us know what you think!
Contact the UrbanBar Design team with any questions here.


You simply can't put together a list of great Irish mob movies with out offering a slot to the late great James Cagney. The tough little guy with the harsh voice was one of Hollywood's most iconic celebrities in the 30s and one of La-La-land's first antihero stars. He made his name off of playing psychotic kings of the Irish underworld, but none of his string of gangster hits are quite as good as 1931's Public Enemy. Along with the original Scarface (which debuted a year later), Public Enemy proved to be so controversially violent at the time that it sparked the existence of film censorship in America with the creation of The Hays Code. Considering that the film is 80 years old, it still feels a surprisingly harsh, violent, and unrelenting. To borrow some of the slick parlance of the time, Public Enemy packs a real whollup and so much of that comes down to Cagney. Few actors of any era can be so charming and evil simultaneously. Even if old timey black and white movies typically scare you away from your television, Public Enemy is really worth checking out. You'll be shocked at just how nasty and entertaining director William Wellman's movie remains all these years later.


Living Online: Microsoft Church Package?
Maybe I stuck this, I have never heard about Microsoft has a brand new product - Microsoft Church Package before. I have no idea what that is when I first saw this picture.
This is a Korean website that sales Microsoft Office 2007 online but call it Microsoft Church Package. I do not know about Korean but I think that is not a religious organization, it is a crappy site. The funny thing is this picture and this fake name. If someone understand Korean might to check this site.


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HomeFundingSwiss startup Nagi Bioscience raises €1.6 million to replace animal testing
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Swiss startup Nagi Bioscience raises €1.6 million to replace animal testing
Nagi Bioscience SA, a Swiss life-science-tech company developing a revolutionary technology for the in vitro testing of drugs and chemicals, announced today the closing of a €1.6 million seed financing round.
Investors in the round include the leading Swiss venture capital platform investiere, Zürcher Kantonalbank, NEST pension fund and private investors from Switzerland and the United States. The funds will be used to complete the development of Nagi Bioscience's first product and prepare its market access.
Nagi Bioscience, a spin-off from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), was founded in January 2019, in Lausanne. Nagi Bioscience has developed an innovative "Organism-on-Chip" technology, aiming to revolutionize the way toxic and beneficial effects of substances are tested today. This technology relies on the combined use of microfluidics and microscopic worms (the validated biological model C. elegans) to provide a new sustainable alternative to traditional animal testing to pharma, chemical, cosmetic industries and biomedical research. This solution complies with the emerging directives for the replacement, reduction and refinement of animal testing, i.e. the so-called "3Rs" principles, and allows significantly reducing costs and delays of pharmaceutical and chemical research.
"Complex drug efficacy and safety tests that would take months using traditional animal testing now can be carried out on our microfluidic device in only a few days, at a fraction of their current cost and in a fully automated way" says Dr. Matteo Cornaglia, the founder and CEO of the company. "Nagi Bioscience is a great team of dedicated people sharing the vision to create a new class of solutions for faster, cost-effective and sustainable drug and chemical testing in the future. The whole team is excited and honored to get great investors on board that are sharing this vision and providing their expertise to accelerate commercialization and widespread use of our technology".
Furthermore, the company announces the assignment of Dr. Chris Radloff to the Board of Directors. "I'm following Nagi Bioscience since more than a year and I'm excited to be part of the next phase developing this innovative idea between life science and microfluidics into a business", says Dr. Radloff. Chris is a board director and angel investor in several startup companies and brings to the company 20+ years of expertise in the life-science-tech field.
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