text:
What You Need To Know If You Are Buying The Mother Daughter Jewellery For The First Time?
- Posted on
- By Kaya Jewellery
Jewellery is one of the most prized possessions of a woman and all women love to own jewellery in various forms. Whether it is gold jewellery, silver one, or diamond jewellery, there is an ethereal quality associated with glittery jewellery pieces that makes them loved by all.
One of the newest concepts which is emerging in the jewellery market is the mother-daughter jewellery, where mothers and daughters buy similar, identical or connected pieces of jewellery and flaunt them with style.
Here are vital points which you need to know if you are going to buy the mother daughter jewellery for the first time.
Check your pocket
Jewellery can be a bit expensive. Even if you are planning to buy baby jewellery, you need to keep an eye on the price tag. Jewellery comes in various sizes and shapes. The first thing that you need to decide on is the budget you can allocate on them. There is absolutely no point over spending on same. So, rule one is to decide on a budget and then stick to it.
Choose the right shop
There are many shops that offer diamonds for sale. Say, if you want to purchase mother and daughter bracelets that you will cherish for years, ensure that you choose the shop with care. The idea is to choose a shop which provides you 100 % genuine stones and jewellery pieces with all important details like the weight of the diamond and how many carats the diamonds are for. Even when opting for online purchase, ensure that you check on the important aspects.
Check on carat certification
When you are on the lookout for real diamonds, always ensure that you buy one with a proper carat certification. The carat is what actually determines the price of the rock. The more the carat the steeper the price. Hence, when you are buying diamonds, ensure that you check on the carats certification and insist to take them from the seller. This is important to establish their authenticity. The most sought after stones are the ones with 0.5 to 2 carat ones.
Choose the color grade
If you are buying the stone jewellery, ensure that you keep an eye on the color grade. Remember the clearer the rock, the more expensive it is. Hence, be on the lookout for deals where you can buy lower color grade stones at pocket friendly rate.
Look For Pieces Which Can Easily Be Worn By Babies
When purchasing the baby jewellery, ensure that you buy the pieces which can easily be worn by the babies, and don't have any sharp edges or loose ends. The baby jewellery is quite different from the one that can be bought for grown ups, and thus, one should take this difference into consideration while buying jewellery for daughters of different age groups.
Look For Durable Jewellery Pieces
While buying the jewellery for daughters and mothers, ensure that you choose the most durable pieces. The kids and teenagers are not very careful about taking the right care of jewellery, and thus, if you buy any jewellery pieces that can easily get broken or have a lot of delicate points, your kid might break or lose it. Thus, look for robust, strong yet classy pieces of jewellery.
So, enjoy jewellery shopping by keeping these 7 points in mind.


text:
Meet FOUR DOCTORS in the ultimate fan fun filled DOCTOR WHO day
* PETER DAVISON - 5th Doctor
* COLIN BAKER - 6th Doctor
* SYLVESTER MCCOY - 7th Doctor
* PAUL MCGANN - 8th Doctor
Together on stage in NZ for the first time ever!
Event includes panels, screenings and special events. There will be retailers present with the latest DOCTOR WHO merchandise as well as a special presence from the DOCTOR WHO Audio range through BIG FINISH.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Dudley North MP Ian Austin has arranged for Google to run a digital masterclass to give local businesses tips and advice on boosting their online business.
Experts from Google are running their Digital Garage at Dudley College, The Broadway, Dudley DY1 4AS on the 14th October from 12pm-2pm.
Google Digital Garage gives local businesses the chance to attend a free masterclass and learn crucial skills for the digital age.
Experts from Google will run a seminar and one-to-one mentoring sessions that offer advice and tips to local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on making the Internet a growth engine for their business.
The tour is part of Google's Digital Garage project – a commitment to provide digital skills training to 200,000 small businesses across the UK by the end of 2016. Government research shows that SMEs with a strong web presence grow more than twice as quickly as competitors, create more than twice as many jobs, and are 50% more likely to sell outside of their immediate region.
By encouraging and supporting a variety of businesses to use the Internet effectively, from entrepreneurs and one-man-band start-ups, to larger companies, these workshops aim to prove that, with the right training, any business can become a digital business.
Local MP Ian Austin MP said:
"We need to make education and skills our number to bring new jobs and businesses to Dudley, so I'm really pleased we've been able to arrange for Google's experts to come help local firms. The knowledge and experience they bring is a brilliant resource for local businesses and I would encourage as many people as possible to sign up and get involved in this free training. The internet and the digital economy is incredibly important for local businesses. Helping firms get on-line successfully will help local companies grow and create more prosperity and jobs in the Black Country.
"The Digital Garage on tour has been designed to support and advise businesses regardless of their technical expertise – from complete tech novices creating their first website, through to improving an existing website and online marketing."
Alice Mansergh, Director of Google Marketing Solutions for the UK and Ireland, said:
"Google's products and free digital training are a growth engine for people and businesses up and down the country. So if you live in or around Dudley and you want to boost your career, or turbocharge your business, please join us at our Digital Garage and talk to our experts. We can help you connect to new customers, help boost your productivity or improve your employability no matter what field you work in."
Businesses and entrepreneurs in the area can sign up for the free consultations and workshops at Dudley College, The Broadway, Dudley DY1 4AS
To book a session just click here.
To learn about The Digital Garage, including free online tutorials, click here.


text:
English Exams
You must register in advance for these tests.
Usually you are required to take the tests as many as nine months before your expected entry into the university.
You must pay for these tests.
Most tests require you to pay a registration fee of anywhere from $30-$80. Often this must be paid by check or credit card. If you do not have a checking account or credit card, you can have someone else send in the fee for you.
You must study for these tests!
Even if your English is very good, it is important to do a few practice tests in order to get used to the style of the questions and the time limits for answering each section. You can either buy a test preparation book at a bookstore or online (try www.kaptest.com for Kaplan's study guides) or you can attend a test preparation course. Find out from your American Center, USIS, British Council, or Australia Centre office where these courses are being held.
English exams are exams which score you on your ability in the English language. These exams do not score you on your academic ability. Please read through the following sections to find specific details about each English exam:


text:
About usMICA Projects is an established fit out and refurbishment specialist, in the commercial interiors sector, since its launch in 1991.
The company ethos is to provide an experienced, professional and pro-active team to assist clients through all aspects of a project from inception to completion. The company has developed on these specific objectives and they still form the basis of the values and commitments made by the MICA team to their clients.
Mica Working
We work closely with clients, project managers & architects to help deliver fit out and refurbishment projects. Our projects range from £100,000 to £3,000,000. Each project is allocated with a Mica management team that will include, most importatly, a single point of contact throughout the project.
We have strong and long term working relationships with a large number of suppliers & subcontractors, which helps us remain reactive, competitive and reliable in the current market.
We pride our services on forming and maintaining good, long term working relationships with all Clients, Project Managers and Architects.
Mica are proud members of the Federation of Master Builders & the Guild of Master Craftsman.


text:
Neighborhood Sniper (Feat. Kokane) Lyrics
"Neighborhood Sniper (Feat. Kokane)"
First up high on a roof top
like a bird I'm havin' evil thoughts
a black hood covers my face
and death flows through my mind at it's own pace
sometimes I feel like a super hero
urgin' to free my kind
I'm so accurate
I shoot ya heart with a dime
now I'm back to the moral of my tale
I see a victim, and then my thoughts fail
my minds still fumblin' with the present slavery
I'm here to save you but who's to save me
I hold my strap so long that my palms all wet
I put finger on the fit and then the side a check
I make the kill here's the deal
after the trigger's pulled then the death is sealed
so it's the shots that sing out like a piper
everyones scared I'm the neighborhood sniper
So my boy is a snitch
I put my gun up to his head
and simply scared the bitch boo
being the E ya know I'm thinkin' devious thoughts
take off ya clothes nigga and here comes a plot
his bitch was scared she made a move I pulled the trigger
now the rumors rare
now there's nothing left but a snitch
here's a four leaf clover punk make a wish
one [*Shot*] two [*Shot*] three strikes your out
This nigga is dead and now I'm lookin' for a window to get out
I made my escape the cops chase
duckin' to an alley so they don't recognize my face
the boy had to pay the piper
so they all stayin' fair of a neighborhood sniper
I'm Doin' dirt as I continue my mission
killin' all fools as an addiction
as a E lovin' the game leavin a shame
and in my heart I feel no muthafuckin' pain
because my heart is cold as I was told
and my A.K.47 I stand bold
rippin' up shit with the fury of my gun shot
pop pop pow as I watch the muthafucka drop
lovin' the site as the blood spill
take a photograph, to keep in my hard as I was sayin' calm
and never hyper as I succeed in my mission
I be a neighborhood sniper


text:
While this is the first banner in the Fruit of the Spirit set, it can certainly stand alone. Colorful with the bright fruit wrapped around the vine, it draws the eye to script letters announcing the fruit of the spirit. You'll have a chance to practice sewing skills on this pretty banner as the applique' pieces are held on using Heat'n'Bond. Finished measurements are 39" x 46". This is a beginner level pattern.
Copyright © 2012 Bunkhouse Books. All rights reserved.
JoAnn Gagnon, 1-800-337-8845


text:
Sydney Panel Event
May 6, 2015 3:16:00 PM Kate Ryan International Events
We launched our global series of education panel discussions on February 20th with an event focused on learning from high performing systems. The panel was made up of Geoff Masters, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), Susan Mann, CEO of Education Services Australia, Tom Bennett, Founder of ResearchED, Mark Treadwell, educational advisor and was chaired by John Gougoulis from GEMS Education.
There was a strong consensus among the panel and audience, especially when Geoff Masters talked about a focus on continual improvement being key. He also discussed a high priority on monitoring the achievement of their improvement goals by systematically collecting, analyzing and discussing evidence of progress.
He championed the need to look to high performing educational jurisdictions globally but to be aware of replicating without considering the local context.
Resonating very strongly with our philosophy and approach here at The Education Partners, Susan Mann left us with a strong message that "with the right partners, governments can truly become innovation platforms."
Susan Mann and Tom Bennett both spoke of technology, coding, revitalizing current curriculum and ensuring teachers are aware of evidenced practices rather than arbitrary implementation of policies.
Mark Treadwell brought the idea of looking how students learn to the discussion and how this needs to be mirrored in classroom approaches as well as the need for student led education.
To hear the passion, knowledge and commitment of the panelists and the guests who came from all sectors of education in Australia, it left us with the strong call to action that if we can envision, if we can articulate, if we can even dream of the education system of tomorrow today, then we can deliver it now."
Here at The Education Partners, we intend to deliver exactly this: an education which prepares young people around the world for their futures.


text:
Inyo County Health & Human Services
Arts and Entertainment / Event
Call (760) 873-7868Directions
Get directions to thisWebsite
location on Google Maps.
location on Google Maps.
Open websiteShare
in new tab.
in new tab.
Share this business
on social media.
on social media.
Welcome to the adventure capital of the world! Inyo County is a land of magnificent natural diversity. Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states. Death Valley is the lowest point in the U.S., and the Great Basin bristlecone pines are the oldest life forms in the world. Beyond this, experts agree that Inyo County has excellent trout fishing, hiking in the Sierra, and magnificent vistas. in addition Inyo County offers the best alpine climbing, spring backcountry skiing, hang gliding, horsepacking and mountain biking in the world!


text:
The University of Tampa's Athletic Performance program is committed to creating a unique training environment that is based on sound, scientific principles with the goal of reducing the risk of injury, increasing overall athleticism, and promoting the team concept.
The primary goal of the UT Athletic Performance program is to implement a scientifically based, multi-faceted approach that emphasizes biomechanically correct, multi-planar, ground-based movements to achieve physical durability, improved speed, and agility, increased muscular strength and rate of force development. Secondly, the program strives to improve the ability of each athlete to optimally perform in his/her sport by maximizing each athlete's genetic physical potential. This is achieved through an educational, movement-specific, and commitment-based environment that motivates and challenges athletes both mentally and physically.


text: TThis is the Biltmore Estate in Asheville North Carolina. It is the nations largest home and was built by George Vanderbilt one hundred and seventeen years ago. It has forty three bathrooms, thirty four bedrooms, and sixty five fireplaces. I paid nearly fifty dollars to do the walk through tour the day that I visited … Continue reading


text:
I've decided that this summer is the summer of ice cream. We're going to make a batch of homemade ice cream every weekend. Yum.
Month: June 2011
Wake Up daddy!
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Dip
A few weeks ago while Morgan and I were on a playdate out at my friend Tiffany's parents farm, I had a few bites of the most yummy dip. It was Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Cream Cheese dip. With it I had Trader Joe's Raisin Rosemary Crisps. You wouldn't think any of these ingredients would… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Dip
She'll figure it out eventually.
Girl has some big feet!
Wearing mommy's magic scarf.
I am nice and let him use my tools.
I love spring.
Daddy's girl 🙂


text:
(734) 762-0580
34525 Industrial Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
As Hotsy Midwest Cleaning Systems, we are the local Hotsy dealer for Southeast Lower Michigan, stocking a large supply of pressure washer
replacement parts. You'll find we are competitively priced and knowledgeable. We have access to well over 20,000 parts, so if we don't
stock a part you need, we can order it, usually with same day shipping. These include replacement wands and lances, trigger guns,
high-pressure pumps, fuel gauges, unloaders, couplers, nozzles, burners and more.
Pressure Washer Accessories can speed cleaning
We've been serving the needs of cleaning professionals for years, and have the knowledge and experience to recommend optional pressure
washer equipment that could improve the way you clean. Here's a closer look at a few of the most popular attachments:
Flat Surface Cleaners -
clean flat surfaces such as sidewalks and garages in a shorter amount of time with less energy.
Hose Reels -
protect your high-pressure hose from being run over by keeping it neatly stored when not in use; attach directly to the pressure washer or wall mount.
Rotary Nozzles -
specialty nozzles using a rotating pencil thin spray pattern to clean more aggressively than regular spray nozzles.
Telescoping Wands -
allows the pressure spray to reach up to 24 feet, eliminating the safety hazard of standing on a ladder while cleaning windows and outbuildings.
Undercarriage Cleaners -
ideal for cleaning under delivery trucks to remove dirt, mud, salt, snow or chemicals.
Call us today at 734-762-0580or stop by our Livonia showroom to learn more. We can also easily show you how these work –
let us know if you'd like to set up a free demo.


text:
Monday, May 5
Pride and Poopie Diapers
Thursday, September 12
Making Your Own Laundry Detergent
I searched and searched, sifting through different detergent recipes. Why did I need to have a 5 gallon bucket of WATER in my laundry room?! I found a few, but none of them were just what I wanted, so I tried and retried, coming up with my own recipe.
- 1 cup Borax
- 1 cup Washing Soda {NOT Baking Soda}
- 5 ounces of bar soap {We use Yardley's English Lavender: It's a natural soap, lightly fragranced and cheap}
- 4 cups of Water
- Grate your bar soap {I use my food processor, but also managed to crack the plastic, because a hunk of soap got caught}
- Bring your 4 cups of water to boil {I recommend using a stock pot}
- Stir grated bar soap into boiling water, stirring constantly until it's all melted.
- Once it's all melted remove the soap soup from the stove and dump in your Borax and Washing Soda…..stir, stir, stir! Until it doesn't feel gritty anymore.
- Pour the soap soup into a container and let it sit for a few hours.
- Once it's separated, dump it all into one bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together. I use my immersion blender for this, it's great! A hand mixer might work too, but I haven't tried it, as would a blender or food processor.
- Once it's all a lovely consistency store your detergent.
- Use only 1 TBSP of detergent in a load of laundry.
It takes me about 20 minutes from start to finish, then a few hours of sitting time, followed by a few minutes of the blending the ingredients. It probably costs us about $1.75, if that, to make up enough detergent to last us a month and a half.
Once we got this detergent figured out, I wanted to figure out how to make detergent for our diapers. We use Purex Free and Clear, but it still gets pricey. The thing with cloth diapers is you have to watch what chemicals you use, because some of them will breakdown the PUL fabric, causing diapers to leak.
Are you ready for this? Seriously, it might be really complicated.
Equal Parts of {I usually use 1.5 cups of each, to fit it in an OxyClean container}:
- Borax
- Washing Soda
- Sun Oxygen Cleaner {I bought mine at Wal-Mart}
Blend together {I use my food processor, but putting it in a container and shaking it works too}, and store. Use about 2 TBSPs per load of nasty nappies. Again, this is probably 50cents to make for a month, if that.
Wow! That was tough!
I'm able to make a couple months supply of laundry and cloth diaper detergent in about 30 minutes or so, then it's done. On to bigger and better things!
Wednesday, March 27
Toilet Time!
Potty training was one of those things that I absolutely dreaded. I'm not even sure why; I think it was this idea of a battle of the wills over using the toilet, and somehow my kids being in their teens and still wearing diapers. I'm not sure what, but it was something I dreaded.
We tried with Ave on occasion, before she was 2, but she was not interested. Every once in a while we'd see if she was interested, but she wasn't. During the summer we decided to go sans-diaper for swimming lessons, and had no incidents of pool sharks. Then she started refusing to wear a diaper when I put her down for a nap….with no incidents. Then she started refusing to put a diaper on after the nap….with no incidents. By August, she was flat out refusing to ever put a diaper on, except at night time. And was having absolutely no accidents…even on a long car drive.
Within 2 weeks of all this we decided that we could officially claim she was potty trained, besides that one incident of her pooping in the backyard while she was outside playing (haha…it just didn't look like the dogs').
We had one poop incident in the fall, that I think was brought on by her cousin having an accident {I think she wanted to see how I would react}. She freaked after she did it, because the poop was all over her backside. I just reiterated that that's why we use the potty and not our undies…and then laughed at how upset and disgusted she was by having pooped in her undies {not in her presence of course}.
At Christmas she decided that she didn't want to wear a diaper at bed time. So I woke up every few hours to make sure that she got out of bed and went potty. Then she got sick and I insisted that she wear a diaper at night, because she needed to sleep and I was getting a bit tired of getting up several times a night, even when the babies didn't need me.
I can now tell you that Avelyn has been entirely diaper free for almost 3 weeks…there was 1 incident, but it was my fault {I usually wake her at 10:30 or so and kept reading until I heard her crying at 11:15, that she'd wet the bed}. There hasn't been an incident since. We've even decreased the number of times we get her out of bed. We were doing it twice {10:30 and 3:30 or so} and now it's only at 10:30 and she's doing great.
So what's the secret to potty training?
They'll do it when their ready: No pressure. There is absolutely no point in forcing the kid to do it. It's just going to be traumatic for them and you. And it's all the more better if you can make it easier for them to do on their own. Summer works for us, because Ave is usually wearing a dress, which makes it very easy for her to go in the bathroom on her own and go. I honestly never even need to ask her anymore if she needs to go potty, she just does it when she needs to.
As for how to potty train triplets….that's going to be another story, but we'll probably take the same approach. But, for now, we only have 3 in diapers.
Tuesday, May 25
Earth Momma
Cloth diapers: How do I love thee?! I love thee to the depth and breadth and height...oh sorry. We bought 16 bum genius 3.0 and 24 (12 of 2 sizes) of prefolds with thirstie covers. In the beginning when A was tiny (at 8lbs lol) we used the smallest prefolds because they were small enough on her without being too bulky. We loved them. We thought we'd love them more than the BG3s.
Then we started using the BG3s. I love them more than anything! They're no more difficult to deal with than a regular diaper. It is a bit frustrating that so many of her pants are tight or don't fit when the top does because of the diaper, but we deal.
Before we decided to CD...I had asked a friend of our's how much they spent a month on diapers: $50-60 a month. Over the course of a child's life (assuming in diapers until 3) that's $2,160. Even if we replaced our entire CD wardrobe every 6 months it wouldn't cost that much. With me not working, and having next to no income we need to save money where ever we can.
And honestly the extra laundry isn't that big a deal. During the winter I have a drying rack we place over a heat grate and they dry in a couple of hours, in the summer on the clothes line. If it's rainy or I need them NOW I put them in the dryer for a bit. And I always have some 'sposies on hand in case I run out or have any emergency. Let me tell you those come in really handy for nosebleeds too (yea, I had one at the wedding and didn't have tissues).
It's not for everyone, but for us it's awesome and we love it!
As for baby food. I bought a 12 pack of Earth's Best Organic veggies and one of fruits; just to start A on with solids. From there I realized there wasn't much variety as to the Level 1 food choices. I found an awesome website called Wholesome Baby Food and they are a wealth of information. Everything from what foods at what ages as to recipes on how to prepare it.
I try to buy organic foods whenever we can. So far I've made carrots, butternut and acorn squash, avocados, and apples. I'm planning on making green beans later on this week. It's really not a lot of work and I know what she's actually getting.
One thing that makes it really easy is I have an immersion blender. I just put the steamed foods in a bowl and hit it with the blender. I freeze what we won't use in a couple of days and put the rest in little containers in the fridge. Not for everyone, but it is another way for us to save money
Thursday, August 13
The diapers came today all cutely packaged with their inserts. Once I opened the first one I thought...oh my goodness, what are we getting into. I honestly was looking at them trying to figure out how to ASSEMBLE the stupid diaper. I googled "How to Assemble BumGenius 3.0 Diapers" and found this video.
Ok, well that's a lot easier than I thought it was going to be! I went and played with our's...it took me a little longer than the lady in the video, but I managed to get it together the way it's supposed to be. Now to wash and assemble them for use, and put them in the room (wow!).


text:
- Box Breaks- T206, Razor Rookie Retro, and Topps Football
- NCAA Football Preview
- NHL Rookie Premiere
- WWE's 50 Sexiest Diva's
- Lingerie Football League
- Fall Video Game Releases
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Changes to TWOT
I have decided to make the TWOT (This Week On Twitter) a stand alone page. They will be kept in chronological order, most recent first. This will keep the main page from becoming so lengthy but still provide easy access. A post will be made as usual with the week's highlights and a link to the page itself. That said here's what happened on Twitter this week.
Share |
Labels: I Love Twitter, This Week On Twitter, Twitter Rocks, TWOT, Web Content
1 comments:
- fatmagülün suçu ne 1. bölüm izle said...
thank you
- September 8, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Grace. She was born in the heard of Russia " Volga`s river region and this really beautiful place have given Grace her beauty and talent. Ones cold November 13th, one great woman has created a masterpiece - Grace. Her husband was very happy, because the love of two people has given fantastic result!
First time Grace was very silent and shy child, but suddenly something happens! Hand of the God has pushed the button and has turned everything from feet on a head and she has begun to sing every time and everywhere! She sang mornings, days and nights! She sang at home, in the streets, in the parks and halls. All neighbors cried, because people wanted to sleep! But parents were really happy because they knew that child is chosen.
At five years old Grace goes to the musical school and everything has changed in her life. She felt good because everything was on needed places. There were great teachers and musicians who could see sleeping talent inside her and since that moment she has started to hard work above herself. She is entering to Musician College in fourteen years old. Work and work too hard again and again! She starts to sing on greater stages, in halls, at famous Russian vocal competitions and she always won! After college biggest Russians producers and radio stations invite her for collaborating and so many really famous Russians musicians from hard rock to jazz trying to work with her for recording and live concerts.
Some Russian motion pictures include her masterpieces in soundtracks. Now she seriously thinks about her solo career. She has a great experience in so many musical styles, she is writing her OWN MUSIC & LYRICS. She has a very high sense of musical winds and she`s really ready to fly on her wings of passion!
Comment on this story, by emailing email@example.com or join the SOP friend network with your Google, Yahoo, AOL, MSN or one ID account located on the front page of www.thesop.org.


text:
February 16, 2015
To Camp or Not to Camp?
When I first began teaching the 25 students of a special English language/culture program, they told me excitedly that one day we'd go to camp. There were stories of speaking English only for days at a time, and nervous giggles about how they'd ever be able to do that. Fast forward to almost two years later and it's time for that very camp.
We loaded up on a bus--all of them plus me, the one "adult" of the crowd--to make a six-hour trip to the rustic campground.
|We were a few minutes into our trip at this point.
|Yep, there I am in the center of the back row.
After lunch, a welcome speech, and an icebreaker, we split into five groups. Luckily, my group stayed in the dining hall for what was to be the first of a three-day series of classes put on by peace corps volunteers. Did I mention that it was incredibly hot? Well over 100 degrees with enough humidity to make a cactus sweat. I fanned myself with my schedule and tried to keep my water bottle full.
With a few minutes left in that first class, a cool breeze blew through. Uh-oh. I knew what that meant. I jumped up to close a few doors and check to see where all the electronic equipment was plugged in. Within a few minutes, we were in the full-fledged fury of a serious storm. The lights went out, I unplugged everything I could find, and the kids started gathering the stuff that the wind was blowing around the dining hall. Despite the rain blowing in, no one could bear to close the windows on the much-needed, refreshing wind.
We watched as that wind got stronger and stronger over the next few minutes, causing the huge mango tree outside the door to bend its biggest branches far enough to touch the ground way beneath them. After a few times, it finally snapped. And we heard other snaps, only able to imagine what they might be because the rain was too strong to see far off.
It turned out that we were in the safest spot of all the campers. Others were in much smaller buildings, but thankfully, no one was in the cabins, because some of those were hit by the falling trees and lost parts of their roofs. We didn't hear these stories until hours later, when the others made their way to the safety of the dining hall.
By the time the storm slacked off, it was getting too dark to do much. So we went in small groups back down the little paths now littered with the fallen trees, assessing the damage and getting our stuff out of the cabins. Later that night I accompanied one student and a couple other adults into town for a trip to the pharmacy, but only after we waited at a few places for men with chainsaws to make a way for us to pass. At some spots, we had to turn around and find a new way because the trees were just too massive. Seeing how much damage had been done all around, I was very grateful that God protected all of us and that the storm came when it did, rather than an hour later when we would have all been out in the open on the soccer field, unprotected and far from the dining hall.
We all slept in that dining hall that night, and after calling parents and buses the next morning, we packed up to head home. Without water and electricity and with the threat of more storms later that day, it was too risky to stay. The change in plans was disappointing, but we still had the opportunity during the 24 hours of the camp to meet new people and make unforgettable memories in crazy circumstances. And we got in a lot of quality time together on the 12 hours of the round-trip on the bus.
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Below is a brief guide to how a company can be employee-owned through an employee trust.
In some employee-owned businesses, the ownership is indirect through an employee trust which owns all or most of the shares on behalf of employees as a whole, with no single employee ever holding shares personally. This is how companies like John Lewis and Arup have structured their employee ownership.
This form of ownership has the advantage of simplicity, as it avoids the need to issue shares to new employees and buy them back from leavers or employees who simply wish to sell. Rather than being paid out to shareholders as dividends, profits can be shared with employees by way of bonuses. If the trust is a statutory employee ownership trust which owns a majority of the company, bonuses can be paid income tax free.
Our Guide to becoming an employee-owned company compares individual with trust-based employee ownership.
If you would like to explore how employee ownership might be introduced in your company, please contact us for an initial discussion.
We are happy to meet at our offices without charge or commitment and will be very pleased to hear from you.GET IN TOUCH


text:
There are schools offering nurse practitioner programs in Georgia!
Schools Offering Nurse Practitioning Programs in Georgia
Nearby States
Each year, roughly 0.1% of Georgia students graduate with degrees in nurse practitioning. Thus, Georgia's 11 nurse practitioner schools put out approximately 223 nurse practitioners each year.
Top Schools
The top-ranked school in Georgia with a nurse practitioner program is Emory University, which is located in Atlanta. In 2010, it was ranked 14th nationwide. 77 students graduated with a degree in nurse practitioner from Emory University in 2010. Emory University charged in-state students $39,158 in tuition fees per year.
Georgia State University, which was ranked 32nd nationwide in 2010, is the second-ranked school in Georgia that has a nurse practitioner program. It is located in Atlanta. Students at Georgia State University paid $8,698 per year in tuition fees.
The third-ranked school in Georgia that has a nurse practitioner program is Mercer University. Mercer University, which was ranked 34th in the country in 2010, is located in Macon. In 2010, Mercer University graduated 19 students from its nurse practitioner programs. Students at Mercer University paid $30,560 per year in tuition fees.
If you choose to attend a Georgia nurse practitioner school, average tuition will be $13,172 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $5,042 per year to $39,158 per year. The Georgia nurse practitioner schools with the highest tuition rates in 2010 were:
- Emory University - located in Atlanta, students are charged $39,158 per year
- Mercer University - located in Macon, students are charged $30,560 per year
- Brenau University - located in Gainesville, students are charged $20,130 per year
The following Georgia nurse practitioner schools had the lowest tuition rates:
- Kennesaw State University - located in Kennesaw, students are charged $5,042 per year
- North Georgia College & State University - located in Dahlonega, students are charged $5,194 per year
- Georgia Southern University - located in Statesboro, students are charged $5,340 per year
A nurse practitioner degree from a Georgia school... what next?
A large number of Georgia nurse practitioner graduates become nurse practitioners. If you decide to work as a nurse practitioner in Georgia, you will be joining the ranks of approximately 1,740 Georgia nurse practitioners as of 2010. The largest populations of Georgia nurse practitioners are working in the following counties:
- Barrow County - 1,600 nurse practitioners
Projected Growth
The government projects that by 2018, the number of nurse practitioners in the state of Georgia will shrink to 2,020. This would require a -4% decline in the profession.
On average, nurse practitioners earn $98,580 per year. However, Georgia nurse practitioners earned anywhere in the range from as less than $65,210 per year to more than $134,690 per year in 2010. The following counties in Georgia have the highest average salaries for nurse practitioners:
- Barrow County - $99,570 per year
More Information
Take a look at the graphs and charts below for additional Georgia statistics regarding a career in nurse practitioning and to compare salaries with a variety of related fields such as nurse anesthetist or MSN.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioning in Georgia
Want to study at your own time and pace?
Consider Online Schools as a great alternative flexible option to earn a degree!View Online Schools
Featured Online Schools
Kaplan University
Narrow Your Results
Curious what studying Nurse Practitioner gets you?
Check out the different options and how they're looking in Georgia
|Employment Number
|Avg Salary
|Job Growth (past 5 yrs)
|Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other
Got your degree? Time to find a job!
Below are nurse practitioner related jobs in Georgia


text:
BMW repair and service requires specific training and information typically not available to most Chicago BMW repair shops. We take great care to make sure our services meet or exceed the requirements by BMW.
Call us and see how we take care of your BMW differently. Friendly service and precision repairs – it's a difference you and your BMW will appreciate!
128 Coupe/Sedan/Convertible, 325, 328 Coupe/Sedan/Convertible, 330, 335, e90, xDrive models & Sports Wagons, M3, M5, M6
428, 435, 528, 535, 550, 640, 650, 740, 750, 760Li, All-wheel drive, Gran Turismo, Active Hybrid 7
X1, X3, X5, X6, ALPINA B7, Z4 sDrive & iDrive models
All 3-Series, 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, M-Series
Wizard Werks is located conveniently on the Near North Side just minutes from downtown Chicago – (MAP)


text:
Box of Broadcasts
Box of Broadcasts (BoB) is an off-air recording and media archive service, produced by the British Universities Film & Video Council (BUFVC). It allows you to record TV and radio programmes scheduled to be broadcast over the next seven days as well as retrieving programmes from the last seven days from a selected list of recorded channels. In addition, you can watch programmes from the archive, create clips, and compile your favourite shows into playlists.
The use of BoB means lecturers can provide their students with material from a vast archive of off-air video and audio material, online, conveniently and without falling foul of any copyright laws.
To access BoB and more details please see the Library's Box of Broadcasts webpage.
Please note that you may only access or use BoB in the United Kingdom. If you are in another country the licence does not apply and you may not access BoB content, even if you are an authorised user in the UK. See the 'BoB terms and conditions' for further details.
Embedding BoB content into a MOLE Page
Videos from BoB can be embedded into MOLE pages. To do this:
- Navigate to the video you want to embed in Box of Broadcasts.
- Play the video for a few seconds and then pause it.
- Right click into the video and click on 'Copy Video URL'
- In MOLE, navigate to the page where you want the link to appear.
- Use the 'Build Content' tab to create an 'Item '
- Give the item a title (this will be the title of your link to the video)
- In the Item text editor section of the item select 'Insert/Edit Embedded Media'
- On the resultant screen, paste the video URL into the 'File/URL' field
- Click on 'Insert' and then on 'Submit'
Your link is now created and the video ready to play.
Note that in order to view the videos, students will have to be currently logged into Box of Broadcasts. A login link will appear at the bottom of the embedded video if they are not already.
If you experience any difficulties in using this eResource please call the Library HelpDesk on extension 27200 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Announcing the Festival of Staged Readings of New and Established Works
November 1-9! Check it out here!
We're getting down to brass tacks…
Join us for our Writing Group, every other Tuesday, at Sweetwater's in Kerrytown… and/or our Play Reading Group, the opposite Tuesdays at Isaac's condo!
Take a look at the 2019 season description, the brand-new Events Calendar, and check out our Facebook page for the deets!
Every time you shop, consider supporting us at the same time:
Register your Kroger Card – designate The Brass Tacks Ensemble (Organization #41497) and we'll receive a donation every time you use your Kroger card (AND you get sale prices… and can clip virtual coupons as well)!
Shop through http://smile.amazon.com – designate The Brass Tacks Ensemble as the nonprofit you support and we will receive 0.5% of the sales on almost all purchases (just about everything on Amazon is available through the Amazon Smile link – you can still use Prime, etc.)!
Go to Goodshop (AKA Goodsearch), designate Brass Tacks Ensemble Theater as the organization you support, and go there each time first to find coupon codes for your favorite online stores, as well as exploring the donation percentage of the sale we will receive.


text:
Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has a bad feeling about his mission to track down and eliminate General Grievous, the much-feared leader of the Separatist droid army. Obi-Wan summons the Force to change his combat mecha to Jedi Starfighter mode and flies across the galaxy to confront his enemy in a duel for the ages! [1]
Star Wars Transformers
- Obi-Wan Kenobi / Jedi Starfighter (2006)
- Darth Vader vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Multi-pack, 2007)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi / Jedi Starfighter (2008)
Obi-Wan features the previously Wal-mart exclusive deco with blue highlights instead of his original magenta.
- Obi-Wan Kenobi / Jedi Starfighter (2008)
A remolded redeco of Saesee Tiin, this Obi-Wan transforms into the other Jedi Starfighter type. It features a new head, though the lightsabers are simply repainted from Saesee and the mini pilot is repackaged from the first Obi-Wan Transformer. The figure does not feature the nifty flip-down battle-mask that Saesee had.
- Although his ship is labeled as a starfighter, it is actually a Jedi Interceptor.
- ↑ Star Wars Transformers Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter package
External links
I cannot remain in this unacceptable operational status!
This character article is a stub and is missing information. You can help Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki by expanding it.


text:
Oce Receives Top Industry Award for the DigiStitcher
Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Press release from the issuing companyAtlanta, U.S.A., Oce Printing Systems USA, Inc. and its DigiStitcher, an in-line automated saddle-stitching device for book finishing, have received the InterTech Technology Award—one of the top industry honours for technological innovation from the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF). The unique DigiStitcher device was jointly developed by Oce and the British manufacturer IBIS (Integrated Bindery Systems). The award recipients were chosen from numerous submissions of products and technologies developed during the past year. Entries had to meet stringent criteria for superior technological features and the ability to have a major impact on the graphic communications industry. In the announcement from GATF, Oce was told that the judges recognised the DigiStitcher´s ability to "change book thicknesses automatically without stopping the upstream printing process thereby providing an On-Demand book finishing solution to suit a large range of book run lengths." The DigiStitcher was also recognised for its ability to bind different paper weights while significantly upgrading the appearance of digitally printed and bound publications. "This recognition is the result of Oce´s commitment to develop innovative products that are designed to help companies produce high-quality, automated, digital output quickly and effectively," said Guy Broadhurst, Manager of Product Marketing for Oce Printing Systems USA, Inc. "The DigiStitcher fills a market void for a solution that can produce lightweight booklets while meeting dual demands for quality and economy. It also enables publishing operations to easily manage what has been a difficult in-line binding application." The DigiStitcher keeps pace with some of the fastest digital printers on the market as it delivers up to 8,220 saddle-stitched booklets per hour. The DigiStitcher eliminates the interruptions and manual intervention that slow production and compromise quality in the creation of high-volume, high-quality bound booklets. The system accommodates virtually all finished sizes including A4-A6, U.S. letter, Digest (5.5x8.8), Oblong (8.5x 5.5), Small Watch and Pager booklets. In fact, the system can accommodate almost any size that is demanded of a flexible system. The DigiStitcher also allows for maximum flexibility in that it offers face-trimming as well as top and bottom trim options. It can also be equipped with centre knives enabling the production of small booklet sizes. The system assembles booklets from two to 50 single or double-sided sheets.
Industry News
Copyright © 2020 WhatTheyThink. All Rights Reserved


text:
- Mission & Strategy
- Careers
- Contact Us
- Corporate Information
- Corporate Procurement
- Frequently asked questions
- Organisational Structure
You are here
ADF Country Resources Allocation
The Performance-Based Allocation (PBA) system continues to form the bedrock for allocating the ADF's resources to its beneficiaries. It has proven effective for directing more resources to stronger performing countries since its adoption in 1999.
During the consultations on the ADF-13 replenishment, participants affirmed that country performance and needs will continue to drive resource allocation decisions and that the PBA system will remain the anchor for the ADF's resource allocation mechanism to allocate UA 3.1 billion. Approximately 92% of ADF-13 resources will be allocated based on country performance through direct PBAs (representing 62% of available resources) and PBA-linked set-asides (30% of resources): the Fragile States Facility and cost-shared regional operations.
Share of ADF-13 Country Allocations Linked to the Performance-Based Allocation (PBA) System:
The PBA framework allocates resources to countries on the basis of performance and need. Performance is measured by the Country Performance Assessment (CPA) , while need is measured by per capita income (an indicator of a country's poverty level), population size and quality of infrastructure through the Africa Infrastructure Development Index . The CPA is a weighted average of Clusters A, B, C of the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) (macroeconomic, structural and social policies) ; at 20%; Cluster D of the CPIA (Governance Rating, GR) at 58%; Cluster E of the CPIA (infrastructure and regional integration) at 6%; and the country Portfolio Performance Assessment (PPA) at 16%. The CPIA scores are determined using the CPIA Questionnaire (check out historical CPIA scores for all ADF countries). In addition, the system provides all countries with a minimum allocation of UA 5 million per year (UA 15 million for the whole 3-year cycle).
The Performance-Based Allocation Formula:
- Ai : is the key of distribution for calculating the PBA allocation for country i
- AIDIi : is the Africa Infrastructure Development Index score for country i
- CPAi : is the country performance assessment for country i
- CPIA(ABC)i : is the score for clusters A, B and C of the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) for country i
- CPIADi : is the score of CPIA cluster D (Governance) for country i
- CPIAEi : is the score of the new CPIA cluster E for country i
- (GNI/P)i : is the gross national income per capita for country i
- PPAi : is the Portfolio Performance Assessment for country i
- Pi or Popi : is the population for country i
In addition to their performance-based country allocations, eligible countries in a situation of fragility are entitled to receive supplementary financing under the Fragile States Facility (FSF) in support of their recovery and in recognition of their status of exceptional need.
A second separate envelope of resources under ADF-13 is available for regional operations to promote regional integration in Africa.
Finally, a new Private Sector Credit Enhancement Facility has been created in ADF-13.
The allocation of ADF resources to ADF-eligible RMCs is a four-step process, which takes place every calendar year:
- First, resources are set aside for the Regional Operations envelope, the Fragile States Facility and the newly created Private Sector Credit Enhancement Facility.
- Second, remaining resources are allocated to eligible countries using the PBA formula with the main determinants set out above.
- Third, the country-specific financing mix (loan, grant, or loan/grant combination) is determined using the agreed World Bank-IMF Debt Sustainability Framework. A discount is applied to all allocations in the form of grants, and the discounted amount is partially reallocated among ADF-only countries excluding Fragile States.
- Fourth, debt relief to eligible Regional Member Countries (RMCs) under the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative is deducted from beneficiary countries' allocations, while resources provided by donors to compensate ADF for foregone reflows are re-allocated to all ADF-only RMCs.
At the end of the process, a floor of UA 5 million per year is applied to all final allocations.
For more detailed information on the resource allocation process under ADF-13 please visit Allocating ADF-13 Resources
Allocating ADF-13 Resources
ADF-13 resources are used for three different purposes:
- National country allocations for projects, programs and technical assistance in ADF-eligible regional member countries (RMCs) , determined through the Performance-Based Allocation (PBA) system – under ADF-13, a PBA envelope of UA 3,100 million is available;
- An envelope to finance Regional Operations in ADF-eligible countries – UA 1,044 million; and
- The Fragile States Facility , aimed at a specific sub-group of ADF countries – UA 662 million.
In addition, the ADF Governors endorsed the proposal of creating a Private Sector Credit Enhancement Facility (PSF) with a seed contribution of UA 165 million for the ADF-13 cycle. The PSF has been established to offer credit enhancements to a portfolio of African Development Bank (AfDB) transactions selected to support transformational private investments in ADF-only low-income countries. It is intended to stretch the AfDB's risk capital to support more projects in ADF countries including fragile states, beyond what it could otherwise finance on its own.
Shares of Resources Available for Allocations under ADF-13 (UA million):
PBA Country Allocations
ADF country allocations are calculated based on:
- Countries' poverty levels;
- The size of their population;
- Their infrastructure gap; and
- Their institutional, policy and project implementation performance.
Following the allocation of resources to the agreed set-asides (Regional Operations envelope, Fragile States Facility and PSF), the annual allocation of PBA resources to ADF-eligible RMCs is a three-step process led by the Resource Mobilization and External Finance Department (FRMB). First, resources are allocated to eligible countries using the PBA formula. Second, the country-specific financing mix (loan, grant, or loan/grant combination) is determined using the agreed Joint World Bank-IMF Debt Sustainability Framework (DSF). Third, the MDRI debt relief provided to eligible RMCs is netted out of those countries' allocations and donor replacement funds to compensate ADF for foregone reflows will be reallocated to all ADF-only RMCs on the basis of the PBA.
First Step: Applying the PBA Formula
The PBA formula aims to provide a transparent means of allocating concessional ADF funds to ADF-eligible countries. The two main determinants of the PBA formula are: (i) Country needs, given by the gross national income per capita (GNI pc), country population (P or Pop) and the Africa Infrastructure Development Index (AIDI) ; and (ii) country performance, using the country performance assessment score (CPA) .
It entails the calculation of a basic allocation for each country following a three step process: i) calculation of initial allocations; ii) individual country initial allocations are capped at 10% of total available resources and the excess is reallocated to all other countries; iii) reallocation of a 50% discount for blend countries and discounts for graduating countries whose ADF allocations are being gradually phased out.
The PBA formula has been adjusted in ADF-13 in order to better align the PBA system with the ADF's operational priorities and the Bank Group's mandate as set out in its Strategy 2013-2022 . The Africa Infrastructure Development Index (AIDI) , which measures the level of a country's infrastructure, was included in the formula's needs component with a negative exponent of -0.25, so that countries with a greater infrastructure deficit benefit more. On the performance side, a new group of questions focused on infrastructure and regional integration (cluster E) has been added to the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) with a weight of 0.06.
To maintain the balance between performance and needs, the exponent of the performance component in the formula was increased by 0.125 points from 4 to 4.125. The effective weight of the CPIA cluster D for governance and the Portfolio Performance Assessment (PPA) remain unchanged, i.e. 58% and 16%, respectively. In the absence of a Bank Group portfolio of operations in a country, the weight of the PPA is added to the one of the CPIAABC.
- Ai : is the key of distribution for calculating the PBA allocation for country i
- AIDIi : is the Africa Infrastructure Development Index score for country i
- CPAi : is the country performance assessment for country i
- CPIA(ABC)i : is the score for clusters A, B and C of the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) for country i
- CPIADi : is the score of CPIA cluster D (Governance) for country i
- CPIAEi : is the score of the new CPIA cluster E for country i
- (GNI/P)i : is the gross national income per capita for country i
- PPAi : is the Portfolio Performance Assessment for country i
- Pi or Popi : is the population for country i
A moving average of the Gross National Income per capita (GNI pc) for the last three years (updated annually) is used as an indicator of the country poverty level. The latest available data on the size of the population (P) is held constant during the entire ADF cycle of three years. Like for the GNI pc, the rolling average of countries' scores on the AIDI over the last three years (updated annually) is also used.
The Country Performance Assessment (CPA ) captures country performance in terms of:
- Macroeconomic Management, Structural Policies, and Social Inclusion/Equity, as indicated by the simple average of country ratings in Clusters A, B and C of the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) ;
- Country performance in terms of Governance (GR) , as indicated by the country rating in Cluster D of the of the CPIA;
- Country performance in terms of infrastructure and regional integration, as indicated by the country rating in Cluster E of the CPIA; and
- Country performance in terms of implementation of Bank projects, as indicated by the country's Portfolio Performance Assessment (PPA ). It measures actual problem projects as a percentage of total country portfolio and uses quarterly data.
- The CPIA scores for the five clusters are determined using the CPIA Questionnaire.
Second Step: Using the Debt Sustainability Framework and the Modified Volume Approach
The IMF/World Bank DSF is used to determine each country's risk of debt distress. For each country, a Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) is undertaken based on two criteria: the institutional strength and quality of a country's policies to withstand debt distress, and country-specific debt burden indicators (namely, the net present value of debt/gross domestic product ratio, the net present value of debt/exports ratio, and the debt service/exports ratio). Countries are classified by three "traffic lights," where red indicates a high risk of debt distress, yellow indicates a moderate risk, and green indicates a low risk. Countries in the red category qualify for 100% grants, countries in the green category qualify for 100% loans, and countries in the yellow category qualify for a 50/50 loan/grant combination. Gap countries, Blend countries, and graduating countries are not eligible for grants, regardless of their DSA status.
Like in ADF-12, a modified volume approach is applied to PBA allocations under ADF-13. The primary purpose of the approach is to cover ADF forgone income and administrative charges for grant allocations up front and to strengthen the incentive structure of the PBA system. The approach applies a 20% volume discount to all grants. The discount is sub-divided into two parts: a 15% charges-related portion to cover ADF forgone income and administrative charges for grant allocations; and a 5% incentives-related portion to strengthen the incentive structure in the PBA system. The incentive related discount is reallocated to all ADF-only and gap countries using the basic PBA allocation shares. In the case of fragile states, only the charges-related discount is applied, and they are not eligible for the reallocation of the incentives-related portion.
Third Step: Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative Netting Out and Topping-up to the Minimum Allocation
The foregone debt service payments of countries qualifying for debt relief under the MDRI are deducted from these countries' allocations through the MDRI netting-out mechanism. Resources from donors to compensate the ADF for the MDRI are reallocated to all ADF-only countries (including gap countries), using the basic allocation shares resulting from the first step of the allocation process.
After this step in the process, any country whose allocation is below the minimum allocation of UA 5 million per year will see its allocation topped up to the minimum level. This provision does not apply to countries in transition to blend or AfDB-only status.
Diversifying the Bank's Products to Provide Eligible ADF-Only Countries Access to the ADB Sovereign Window (457 kB)
Nairobi, 17 May 2013 - Governors support a successful ADF-13 replenishment (1.09 MB)
Abidjan, 14 May 2013 - Governors support a successful ADF-13 replenishment (0.98 MB)


text:
Hi I am wondering whether anyone with DH can advise me whether it will return even if no gluten is consumed.
I had just had a month on Dapsone, and rash disappeared, stopped taking the drug on Dr's advice and within 3 days its back on knees and elbows despite having no gluten as far as i know. As I dont have the major stomach issues associated with CD I am wondering whether I have had cross contamination somewhere based on the rash returning, I cannot seem to find a definative answer to the question "If I have DH could i suffer flareups even if I have not consumed gluten". This is an extremely important question for me as I am continually restricting my diet assuming items to a potential cause but maybe doing so unnecessarily if the rash could return due to stress or other factors.
I am continually questioning what I eat and are suspecting I have a hyper sensitivity as i am strict but still get symptoms. I am wondering whether its barley malt extract or maltodextrin which is present in some gluten free stock cubes could be a culprit as others have cited an intolerance. Any feedback on others experiences would be appreciated as only diagnosed April last year and the continual conflicting opinions I am getting are very frustrating. Thanks in advance.


text:
Lane Community College President, Mary Spilde, recently won the prestigious Howard Cherry Award for the 15 years she has spent working with this college. After 37 total years spent working in education, Spilde is currently in her 16th year at Lane and will be retiring at the end of this school year with the Howard Cherry Award for Outstanding Administrator.
The Howard Cherry Award is given out annually at the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) Annual Conference. There are three awards — an outstanding administrator, advocate and board member. These awards, named after Dr. Howard Cherry, are some of the highest awards a community college administrator can earn. Lane board of education members Gary LeClair and Sharon Stiles also won awards for dedicated service at this same conference.
According to a press release, the announcement brought conference attendees to their feet with whoops, cheers and long rounds of affirming applause.
Presidents Greg Hamann of Linn-Benton Community College and Camille Preus of Blue Mountain Community College nominated Spilde for the award.
"Mary earned this award many times over — both in terms of what she has accomplished at Lane Community College and even more so for what she has accomplished and contributed to all of us as a collective of community colleges," said Hamann and Preus in their nomination letter.


text:
Besides Christine C. Weiner, Esq. the firm's founder, other team members assist current clients and prospective clients in the following ways:
Trust Administration/Post Mortem Matters
Your Corporate Counsel
Jacquelyn Weiner
Jacquelyn Weiner spearheads trust administration and manages post mortem matters for clients of the firm. She also helps small to medium-sized businesses keep up-to-date with their corporate compliance requirements.
Jacquelyn L. Weiner completed her Paralegal Certificate program at University of California, Irvine, in 2009. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Redlands, with a double major in International Relations and French.
Jacquelyn serves our Newport Beach, CA office and may be contacted via email at [email protected].
Client Relationship Manager and Administrative Assistant
Sheri L. Preiss
Sheri L. Preiss serves in our Palm Desert office as Client Relationship Manager and Administrative Assistant. In this position, she ensures the seamless communication and collaboration between our valued clients, Christine, and other members of the team.
Sheri has 40 years of administrative experience, including 10 years in the lighting and electrical field and 23 years in the floral industry. Her expertise includes all areas of office management, public relations, and marketing.
Sheri attended Western Washington University and Wenatchee Valley Community College. She has won multiple awards for her floral designs and earned certification as a Master Floral Designer and Master Florist Manager.
Sheri can be contacted at: [email protected]
Office Locations:
For your convenience, we have offices available in Newport Beach and Palm Desert. Put your cursor over the red star below on the map location most convenient to you and click the 'To' button for directions.
620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1100, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA 92660
If you require additional assistance locating our Newport Beach office, please call (949) 721-6610 and someone will gladly assist you.
74-075 El Paseo, Ste. A-12, Palm Desert, CA 92260
If you require additional assistance locating our Palm Desert office, please call (760) 341-4500 and someone will gladly assist you.


text:
Hello again everybody...
Yes, I'm sure I didn't have to tell you that, but for some reason, I really need it to be the weekend already. I couldn't even really say why. An annoying week at the shop I guess. Who knows? All I know is that in a few scant hours, I'll be blissfully thinking of anything other than work for a solid 48, and enjoying every second of it.
But before we get to today's sports silliness, a couple of quick entertainment notes.
One, yes, I'll be seeing Iron Man 2 this weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed the first film, and even though Scarlett Johansson was an epic failure of an interview on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson this week, I'm confident I'll like the second film too. Come on. It's Robert Downey, Jr. carrying a film. This guy's been stealing scenes since "Back to School"! It'll be a good flick. I'll have a brief review for you on Monday... probably.
(Hey, I don't like to make promises which I may or may not be able to keep, okay?!)
Two, Rick Riordan is out with a new book and the beginning of a new series. (Sorry to steal your "book club" bit, Cat, but I figure you'll forgive me.) If you haven't read his "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, I recommend you do. They're not the deepest books in the world, but they're fun, light, and entertaining reads. And what he did with Greek mythology in those books, he seeks to do with Egyptian mythology in "The Kane Chronicles: Red Pyramid". The tone of the new book is very similar to "Percy", but he employs a new narrative device in this one (I won't give it away here) which is kind of an interesting way to tackle the project. I'm only a few chapters in, but I like it so far. If you're in need of something fun to peruse, trust me, you could do far worse.
Okay. Enough with the preambling! Time to get really, really serious... about Updating you on my favorite squads!
Off we go!
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821), French military and political leader
Think Lil Nap (that'd be his rapper name right?) wishes someone would've reminded him of this lil chestnut before he had that lil hiccup in Belgium? I'm just sayin...
Right, now that you're over that pseudo-philosophical excursion, it's time to give you what you came here for. That's right. It's time... once again... for everybody's favorite segment...
«Read More...»
Dan's Favorite Teams Update
Minnesota Twins: The Twins are 19-10, in first place in the AL Central, and three games ahead of the Detroit Tigers.
You want to know why baseball is a game that requires patience? I could've started this section full of cheer and optimism over the Twins sweeping the Tigers in their mid-week series, but then they went and laid an egg against the Orioles last night and suddenly my cheer is tempered.
Look, it's the Orioles. They still suck. The Twins will be just fine.
What's more disconcerting for me is that for the second start in a row, the Twins wasted a Carl Pavano gem. Last Thursday, Pavano went 8 innings against the Tigers, scattering 7 hits while surrendering 2 earned runs. What kind of run support did he get? None. The Twins got blanked that night by Dontrelle Willis and Joel Zumaya.
Okay, that happens once in a while. Carl gave the bullpen the night off. The boys will pick him up next time, right?
Last night, Pavano went 8 innings against the Orioles, scattering 6 hits, while surrendering 2 earned runs. What kind of run support did he get? None. The Twins got blanked by Brad Bergeson and the Baltimore bullpen. Sound familiar?
Suddenly it's getting more difficult to dismiss the coincidence. Especially considering that prior to last night, left-handed hitters (the Twins, they have a few) were batting .400+ against Bergeson. The Twins got exactly six hits and nary a run in his six innings.
I'm still going to deem it a coincidence for now. It's not like I think the boys are dogging it when Carl's on the mound. That's not something this team does. It's just a shame that when you've got a veteran on the hill "doin' work" (that's how the hip kids say it), and the team can't seem to scratch out some runs for him. Three or four would've gotten the job done, I think.
The Twins are still third in the AL in Runs Scored (149), OPS (.797) and Run Differential (+41), so how much can I really dog on the offense, right?
I'll leave that to Carl.
Seriously line-up, buy the man a steak or something. It's the least you can do.
The Twins complete their four-gamer with Baltimore this weekend. Francisco Liriano (okay, fine... FranKKKie) takes the mound tonight (weather permitting)[Ed.'s Note: Tonight's game has been rescheduled as part of a double-header tomorrow due to rain. Check your local listings for match-ups] to face Kevin Millwood. Scott Baker goes on Saturday (if I can get myself moving that day, I might take a trip down to the park). And Nick Blackburn takes the bump on Sunday. Then it's a brief two-game set versus Chicago next week before they hit the road to face... (gulp)... the Yankees.
Arizona Diamondbacks: The D'backs are 14-15, in fourth place in the NL West and four games behind the San Francisco Giants.
It was the worst of times, it was the best of times...
Wait, that's not how it goes, is it?
In this case, it is. The Diamondbacks came off a series win in Colorado last week feeling good, and headed to Chicago over the weekend where they promptly lost three of four. The worst of times.
What's the remedy for having dropped three of four to the Cubs? A trip to Houston, where Arizona promptly took three or four from the Astros. The best of times.
Okay, so when you lead the NL in Runs Scored and your opponent is dead-last, you probably expect to take three of four, but baseball psychology is a fickle thing. Sometimes even an expected outcome can boost your confidence. Given the roller-coaster ride this season's already been for the Snakes, they can use whatever confidence they can get.
Yes, Arizona's offense is still rolling. They lead the NL in Runs Scored (156) and OPS (.820) and yet their run differential is a near-comical -1.
No, it doesn't take a sabermetrician to determine what ails this club: pitching.
I almost typed "pitching and defense" there, until I paid a quick visit to my friends at Fangraphs.com where I learned that Arizona's currently fourth in the NL in UZR (Ultimate Zone Rating) with a 9.7, which means their defense is doing just fine thank you. (As a point of reference, the Twins who are lauded for their defense have a UZR of 6.4 - good, but not as good as Arizona.)
See? It pays to check your stats before you go spouting off on a blog!
I probably shouldn't even complain about the pitching all that much. Arizona's had four quality starts in a row, including a season-best performance from Ian Kennedy. Okay, again, I have to point out that this was the Astros, and if I got my knuckleball back in shape, even I might be able to get through three or four innings against their line-up. But still! When your club's pitching has been as suspect as the D'backs' has, you'll take whatever positives you can get.
So let us all enjoy Ian Kennedy's acceptable ERA of 3.65. Let us relish Dan Haren's 4:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Let us savor Chad Qualls' improving to 6 of 8 saves converted.
Let us bask in the wonder of it all... because there's about to be a helluva rude awakening against Milwaukee.
That's right, the second highest scoring team in the NL visits Chase Field for three starting tonight. Edwin Jackson kicks things off tonight against Brewer Ace Yovani Gallardo. Recent call-up Cesar Valdez heads to the mound tomorrow night. And Ian Kennedy wraps things up on Sunday. Then the Dodgers are in starting on Monday for three. Yes, those Dodgers. The ones at the bottom of the division? (If my cousin the "Dodger fan" is reading this, sorry, but I have to get in my shots while I can!)
So there you go folks, a right proper Update to set you sailing into your weekend! Rest, relax, perhaps take a siesta... whatever you do, have a great couple of days off.
I'm back on Monday with more nonsense and skullduggery.
Until then, thanks for reading!
Posted by Unknown at 1:02 PM
Labels: Baseball, DFTU, Diamondbacks, Twins
3 comments:
- Jeff in DMMay 7, 2010 at 1:57 PM
Looks like Pavano is getting the Nolan Ryan treatment from his 'mates. They just get awed watching him do his thing they forget to hit the ball. Hopefully it turns around soon.ReplyDelete
No worries Dan. I don't have a monopoly on book discussions...yet. :-) Plus I figure if I stay on your good side, you'll let me talk sports occasionally. Maybe? Right? You've read much further in to the Riordan series than I have (I still have to read Book 2 of Olympians) so actually I appreciate the recommendations.ReplyDelete
Thanks Cat!ReplyDelete
I crushed the "Percy" series after seeing the trailer ahead of the last "Harry Potter" movie. Busted through all 5 books in less than a month. Really enjoyable.
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Many thanks go out at this moment to Dale Jasper of the Enduo Burlington Tailor Shop at The Burlington Coat Factory in Marlton, NJ! He just altered my tuxedo pants in about 10 minutes, ensuring a comfortable Hair o' The Dog for Another Delco Guy tonight.
We're on our way to the event right now, and I am blessedly relieved that I won't be partying for seven hours in pants that mysteriously shrunk over the holidays. I only had to wait a few minutes while he finished up a suit for a guy headed to a wedding. His had shrunk somehow as well.
So if you need quick tailoring, or any tailoring for that matter, drop in and see Dale at the Burlington Coat Factory on Route 73 South in Marlton.
See you at the party!


text:
Stephen Karam's The Humans gets tense
The setting has a way of obscuring any sort of resolution
Matthew Lickona 2 p.m., Jan. 22
Pop Star Workshop
'Be brutally honest. Look at yourself and see if you look like you could be commercial," says Becky Rash, co-owner of Active Audio and Entertainment. "Ashlee Simpson is a little more regular-looking than her sister Jessica, and yet she [Ashlee] is a huge pop star. Decide, 'Am I going to market myself as a beautiful person, or am I going to go a different path, be a little rough-edged like Ashlee Simpson, to fit my image better?' It's really unfortunate that we have to be that shallow, but that's the way the industry works. You have to be beautiful to market your image that way, and if you saw me you'd know why I'm not a pop star." On Saturday, March 25, Rash and her husband and business partner will conduct a workshop entitled, "So You Wanna Be a Pop Star?" "We're going to give a broad overview of the way the business runs," says Rash. "People come to us after spending thousands of dollars, even a couple of years, and they have nothing -- they have a demo that they hate and they're no closer to their goal."
According to Rash the industry works differently for bands than it does for pop stars. "These days, with the advance in technology, bands are recording their own albums, selling their own albums, and out gigging themselves. They might have 1000 to 5000 fans before record labels are picking them up. This is happening for singers and singer/songwriter types as well. For a pop star, they don't need to have a following, but they do need to come to a record label ready." In the past it was common for labels to groom artists into stars. Rash says this is no longer the case. "What we find the most here locally are young, mostly girls, who are looking to be the next Beyoncé or Britney."
Rash believes that bands do not need record labels as much as pop stars. "The venues [at which bands and pop stars perform] are different," she says. "You can go to L.A., and there are clubs all over that love bands. That's a little bit different than someone like Beyoncé, who's got this amazing voice, but she's not the type who fronts a band. [Pop stars] are more likely to use tracks than bands, and they have dancers and that kind of thing."
Rash's company offers production services and vocal training. Becky Rash has been teaching production, songwriting, and voice for 15 years. There is a reason this workshop is also extended to "families of aspiring pop stars" -- a young star's failure to rise can often be attributed to the actions of his or her parents.
"Parents can pose problems for their kids. They can be the most talented in the world, but if professionals don't like to work with the parents, forget it," says Rash. "We've had kids that we've produced songs for and then refused [to continue]. We just couldn't stand to do any more work with them because their parents were so annoying."
Among the faux pas are parents who don't let their child make his or her own decision, parents who do not understand the level of professionalism required, and parents who try to take charge of the situation, "as if they know more than the professional," says Rash. "We had a daughter doing a recording session with us, and Mom would come to the recording session and have no regard for the recording process. She would bring her laptop and talk a lot. [Parents] need to understand that they need to be there, but to step back and let the professional work with the child."
Rash emphasizes that it can take a lot of money to try to be a pop star. "If you don't have any money, you need to start saving." Payment for voice lessons (if needed), a recording demo, songwriting (again, if needed), marketing, a website, photos, etc., can range from $10,000 to $200,000, "depending on how professional and all-out they want to go."
"If the talent is there, and all those other aspects are together, people like Ken and I -- semi-professionals who are lower on the ladder -- will recognize that talent and pool their resources. If we find a really talented person, we won't charge you -- we would want to help you with your career and take something from the back end [like a percentage of record sales]. If people are truly talented, [other] people will grab on for the ride." -- Barbarella
"So You Wanna Be a Pop Star?" Workshop Saturday, March 25 4 p.m. Rancho Bernardo Radisson Hotel 11520 West Bernardo Court Rancho Bernardo Cost: Free Info: 858-673-5441 or www.4activeaudio.com


text:
Discussion in 'Overtime Zone' started by theebs, Jan 22, 2014.
pathetic ....... go away
You're referencing some fairly specific arguments there. I'm not sure those particular topics represent board opinion all that accurately. It sounds more like an old disagreement with Hostile, no?
Honestly, I don't follow the Jerry topics all that closely if I'm not having to moderate the threads, because I find the debates boring for the most part. I'm often accused of being a Jerry supporter, but I actually don't love the guy. He's got his good moments, which in really appreciate, but I'd agree that he's largely a hurdle to the team's success, too. Maybe I just skim over arguments to the contrary.
Truth hurts
I want someone to explain to me how Jerry Jones is the reason we have inexplicably choked away games we should of won.
Seattle Game.
Giants playoff game as Crayton drops a key pass.
Losing 3 straight division ending games to fall out of playoff race.
Did Jerry Jones shine the bright lights into Miles' eyes?
Did JJ wax the seattle ball?
Did JJ mess up Romo's back and jinx Orton into throwing a game ending INT?
Did JJ give up a last ditch effort against the Lions in a game we had won easily?
Or how about throwing the INT at the end of the Denver game?
I also remember a few brilliant games we have had in the past few seasons that we were leading by double digits and gave up games.
You Jerry Jones haters are blind to the bigger picture here. He has put together SOLID teams that have all had potential for playoff berths and postseason success.
The fault you can place on Jerry is that he has collected those players, but the players that were collected need to perform.
They don't perform in crucial situations.
It is that simple. We have a chronic history of choking away games we should of won. This goes back the past 8 seasons.
It isn't that Jerry hasn't put together a good enough team, or that JJ gets in his own way.
I admit he does some harm to the team and steps on his own feet sometimes but the fact of the matter is that the team doesn't punch it through for whatever reason it may be.
Also, with someone with as many posts as you do have it is quite a shame that you result to personal insults when you disagree with someone's opinion. Classy.
See the last couple posts in this thread
Who drafted, signed, traded or extended the players? Who ignored the defensive line this last draft because "it's a position big strength"? Who allows his team to be woefully low in quality depth along both lines? Who has for years ignored the offensive line? Who hired the coaches? Who forces assistants onto his head coaches? Who has an open door policy with his players undermining his staff?
Jerry Jones.
There is more but hopefully you get the picture. If you don't understand Jerry is the problem with this organization than I don't know what to tell you. He is the disease everything you mentioned is a symptom.
Why are debates about Jerry's influence (control) over this team boring?
They wouldn't be, if they were debates. Usually, it's just complaining about things that won't change, or a series of escalating accusations to try to demonstrate who hates Jerry most. It's hard to debate how much somebody wants to punch Jerry in the face.
Somehow I think if there were no debate from anyone about wanting to punch Jerry in the face, the threads either wouldn't exist or they would be short-lived. Threads are fed by debate. If they exist and thrive, it's because there is debate.
And the opinion that things will never change shouldn't preclude discussion.
Threads exist for lots of reasons. Emotions carry many a thread.
And my take that it's not going to change doesn't preclude discussion. It mostly precludes my participating in a discussion I typically find fruitless. Similarly, if this were a scientific forum, I'd choose not to engage much in the threads complaining about Gravity. I mean, we all know Gravity is a drunk, and who doesn't want to pop him in the face? But how many times can you say that before you start to get bored with hearing yourself say it? Apparently, hundreds of times works for some. For me, saying it three or four times is probably enough.
It's clear there have been attempts to preclude this discussion.
Ok. Not by me, to the best of my knowledge. Unless you're referring to my suggestions that beating one's head against a wall seems pointless.
The players that he has signed have performed very well for the most part in most games. With the exceptions of choking in crucial moments.
Like I said he gets in his own way with the culture of the team.
With that being said, he is not the sole reason for the lack for success which is the reason for the post.
It wasn't Jerry's fault that the last 2 seasons our defense was beyond decimated.
Going into the year we had a quite a rock solid lineup of players.
I will not blame the defense upon Jerry except for the Rob Ryan firing.
If the defense holds up this past season we would of had 3 more wins easily. Sorry but it is true, and then everyone wouldn't be bashing Jerry nearly as much.
Jerry has responsibility in what players are out there getting there butt kicked. He and his son manage personnel. Anyone who throws Jeff Heath out there as starting safety and relies on Rat to man the 3-tech after not playing in 2 years is culpable for for part of the @$$ beatings
You can throw the Cheerleaders out there and blame them for not "executing", but simple core truth is, the talent isn't there - and hasnt been
Jerry Jones has turned this organization into a dysfunctional one. Spears is right on. This once proud franchise is now a joke to the rest of the NFL. Only unobjective blind homers can't see this.
You cant take a game (Denver, Lions) or play (Seattle, Int) and assess the whole. But that is EXACTLY what JJ does. The problem is that Dallas is not talented enough THROUGHOUT the roster. They have some great players and many scrubs. There are draft picks that are basically wasted (I. Stanback, Brewster, etc) and FA moves (Trading a 1 and a 3 for RW- WR) that have major ramifications down the road.
This team plays in an inordinate amount of games that come down to the last possession. I think 80% of that is talent and 20% is attitude. There are great top heavy players and others who wouldnt start for any team. You cannot hide Jeff Heath from decent NFL QBs all game WHILE relying on a super thin (aging) DL with J Ratliff. You can't throw Phil Costa out there and expect him to hold up continuously. Valuing CBs as the most important defensive pieces show a bad understanding of the game. Even Richard Sherman confirmed that their front seven was the key to their success. 4 man pressure is paramount to an effective defense
The problem is JJ is reactive rather than proactive. It took the Minnesota playoff game to acknowledge the OLine was a problem. Then they cut veterans use a #1 on a LT and supplant the rest with Phil Costa, Nate Livings, Berny and Free. 2 OGs that are backups at best. Then you spend another #1 on a C.
So, OK they addressed the Oline out of need rather than proper planning. So you completely ignore the DL WHILE changing schemes (another reactive vs proactive decision or lack of conviction) and now you will get a draft that has to reach for DLine in order to hope it pans out. Meanwhile, you may lose out on a BPA QB, Safety, OL, LB, etc.
This isn't about have Pro-bowlers at every position, but any object is only as strong as its weakest link. There are way too many structurally weak links, the evaluation of future weak links is completely off the radar. Hence you get CJ putting up 300 yds, GB coming back from 24pts,
Romo, Dez, Lee, etc can win you some games. But the object is to build a team that can conrol a game and not rely on idiosynchratic talents of a few EVERY game. When Russell WIlson or Kap is off, the defense or running game compensates. Dallas is built like the Manning Colts teams. If Manning is off, gameover. That team was a 12-13 win team with him and a 1 win team without him. Romo is no Manning so we are a 8-11 win team with him and a 3-5 win team without him. Add on top of that, I think Garrett is useless. He didn't deserve the job and learning on the job with a vet-core team is not a recipe for success.
When you act like you are only 1 piece away, you overspend for that piece. Then it doesn't pan out, everyone is one year older and eroding skills begin to become more noticeable. You end up cap strapped
I didn't say by you... But I like how everyone passes the buck here.
While this is true, many other teams that have competed in the playoffs were also a product of high offensive firepower and little to no defense.
I think JJ bought into what the league was trying to do and attempted to mimic it, resulting in our subpar DL.
At the start of the season though we did have a pretty solid DL setup.
Ratliff/Spencer/Bass/Crawford were all supposed to play...
Now the Jeff Heath thing baffles me, as well as BW getting playing time.
But in the end, I think we were on the wrong end of a few coin tosses that would of made or broken us. The year we lost to the Vikes, I believed that we would of beaten most of the rest of those playoff teams.
Hey, now. I hold my bucks. I'm not responsible for whatever debate you might have had with another poster. That's not my buck to hang onto.
I think Jerry's loyalty is a good quality. I think his business acumen is beyond question. I like how he spends money on the roster. I love stories like him giving up his corporate plane to Frank Luksa so he could see his dying mother. I like the story of Jerry telling a young lady who felt she was getting taken advantage of re: season ticket pricing 'honey, if I were [taking advantage of you], you'd know it." In short, he's a character, and he's not without his charm and his good points.
But, overall, I think he's a hurdle the team has to work around, and I think he's limiting our organization right now. I think his open door policy for the players is not healthy. I think his willingness to gamble hurts in a league where the key is to avoid mistakes and to limit risks.


text:
We go prog-rock, hard-rock and proto-rock with this week's selection of iconic Belgian releases.
- Burning Plague – Night travellin' man (From the album "Burning Plague")
Psychedelic blues rock band from Brussels with incredible guitar riffs. Released in 1970, only two copies of the original pressing are available on Discogs, both of which fetching up to of 900 euros on Discogs. Fronted by Michael Heslop, who went on to play with Doctor Downtrip, this is an absolute killer.
- Lagger Blues Machine – Symphonie 1ere partie (From the album "Lagger Blues Machine")
Orchestral psychedelic rock with hypnotic organs, eerie flute and sax as well as killer drums. Released in 1972, another Discogs rarity that goes for 500 euros or more – when one actually turns up. Thankfully Veals and Geeks Records reissued it in 2012, albeit limited to 500 copies. An absolute must-have for any self-respecting producer in search of the right break.
- Kandahar – Outside of reality (From the album "Long Live the Sliced Ham
Funk-infused prog-rock with drum breaks to kill for. One of the weirdest pieces of Belgian prog-rock to date, fronted by the legendary Karel Bogaerts, whose record label Dwarf Records went on to release COS, Solis Lacus, The Full Moon Trio and many more iconic records from the Belgian underground.
- Pazop – Swaying fires (From the album "Psychillis Of A Lunatic Genius
Lovely piece of Belgian rock, with strings and keys that perfectly add to the otherwise heavier rock tones. Recorded in 1972 but never released as the label deemed the album's name unfit for commercial success.
- Jenghiz Khan – Pain (From the album "Well Cut")
Heavy prog rock released in 1970 and which gave prolific Belgian singer-songwriter Pierre Rapsat his start. Original release comes in a beautiful illustrated gatefold, Mint copies of which fetch up to 500 euros on Discogs. No individual video of the track can be found, so we had to post one of the full album instead. The track in question is the first one, and lasts 7:38.
- Vacation – Vaction & Improvisation (From the album "Resurrection of Vacation")
Vacation was a band that came from Charleroi and recorded just this one live album. That is pretty much defined by its elongated and intricate guitar solos. No single video exist of the album so we only could upload a video of the album's first and third songs.
- Doctor Downtrip – Wanted (From the album "Doctor Down Trip"
Five-piece prog-rock outfit from Brussels that formed in 1969 and released just this one album in 1973. Features Burning Plague's Michael Heslop on guitar.
- Dragon – Leave me with tears (From the album "Dragon")
Undoubtedly one of our all-time favourite pieces of Belgian prog-rock, and highly thought after by avid record collectors. The entire album is a hypnotic, nearly cosmic trip into the deeper spheres of prog-rock, with certain compositions (namely, the album's opening track Insects) sounding as though it could have been produced today. Mysterious band from Ath that released one album (in 1976) and pretty much disappeared or dissipated itself.


text:
Bunch of Heroes (Windows)
Published by
Developed by
Not an American user?
DescriptionBunch of Heroes is a top-down action shooter with a strong focus on multiplayer. The game is heavily influenced by pop and pulp culture with numerous references to famous (and not so famous) films, shows and books. The visual design is best be described as "cartoonish" with strong colours and unrealistic character proportions.
It features four vastly different looking, but generally similar, playable characters. Those are armed with a multitude of weapons ranging from Uzis (standard weapon with unlimited ammuniton) to assault rifles, rocket launchers to more fantastical weapons like a tesla gun. To support the players, turrets are available for pick-up and provide a time-limited point defence. Different grenade types complete the armoury of the titular heroes. In addition, each playable character has a unique "ultimate attack", which become available after collecting enough power-ups.
The game has an excuse story, which very loosely ties the three playable acts (with three missions each) together. The three acts are very different in setting and enemies. The enemies are drawn from pulp fiction with a strong focus on Zombies. But those zombies come in very different flavours (eg. Nazi, Redneck, Martian). The stated goal of the heroes is to "safe the cheerleaders", which must be done ingame several times. The missions itself are devided in several small objectives which need to be fulfilled consecutively, ranging from killing a specific kind/amount of enemies to protecting special areas.
The game features 4 player co-op, which is clearly was the design focus. Some of the mission objectives require protecting multiple cheerleaders, which is very difficult (if not impossible on higher difficulties) to achieve alone.
Promo Images
User Reviews
There are no reviews for this game.
Critic Reviews
|Oct 11, 2011
|Oct 18, 2011
|6 out of 10
There are currently no topics for this game.
There is no trivia on file for this game.
SGruber (3852) added Bunch of Heroes (Windows) on Jan 07, 2014
There are no game credits on file for this release of the game. Everything in MobyGames is contributable by users.