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The intent of this section is to give you an overview of the structure and philosophy of the traditional motorcycle club (MC). This does not necessarily express the feelings or priorities of any particular club, as all motorcycle clubs differ on some points. Regardless of the basic philosophy of this group, it is important that you understand the perspectives of other clubs that you may be associating with from time to time.
If motorcycles influence your lifestyle, then you are part of the motorcycle community. Of all the types of organizations found within that community, the traditional motorcycle club stands apart and ranks highest in stature.
A serious MC club commands respect for one reason. Those who are correctly informed recognize the deep level of personal commitment and self discipline that a man has to demonstrate and sustain in order to wear a patch. They realize that a club's "Colors" are closely guarded and the membership process is long and difficult. Other factors notwithstanding, they respect Patchholders for what they have accomplished by being able to earn and keep the patch they wear. This is respect born out of recognition of dedication and accomplishment. The MC Club strives for respect for this reason. This is especially true as it pertains to those persons outside of the motorcycle community. This segment of society is by far the larger, and therefore represents a larger market for any fund raising activities that the group might undertake. It stands to reason that cultivating a relationship with these people is important, and to be perceived by them as "Biker Scum" would not be advantageous to the group. They will therefore conduct themselves as upstanding citizens in every way... "Good neighbors" so to speak. The goal is to be admired and respected by the general public rather than feared. The serious club, and all of its members and guests, will always conduct themselves publicly in a highly professional manner.
The general public does not draw a distinction between different club colors. In many cases, they simply can't tell the difference: we're all "Biker Scum" to them. If one club causes a problem that touches the public sector, the offending club's identity is either confused or ignored and the heat comes down on all clubs. The general public does not make the distinction between a MC and an RC (Riding Club), therefore EVERYONE needs to be aware that no matter whether they are in an MC and RC or an Independent rider, their actions reflect on all in the motorcycle community. The MC clubs tend to police themselves to avoid such incidents.
A Patchholder will not discuss any club business whether it's about membership numbers, club goings on, or any member's personal information with anyone outside of the club. They understand that they are a Patchholder 24 hours a day whether or not they are wearing their colors. Everything they say or do in public can affect the club. They also understand that if they get out of line, that they are subject to be counseled for their own good and for that of the club. Wearing a patch is more than getting together for good times. It also means getting together for the other times, too. It constitutes a lot of work. It's committing themselves to a lifestyle in which they do not look for how their brothers or sisters can help them, but for ways that they can be of help to their brothers and sisters. They always look to give rather than to receive. All of this may seem very idealistic, and in some cases it's just that. But it is an ideal that all clubs profess and are always striving for in principle and practice.
Always be aware of the "Golden Rule" of conduct while traveling in club circles: If you give respect, you'll get respect. If you act with disrespect, then you'll be treated with the same.
When someone earns their patch, it does not mean that he or she has reached the ultimate goal and from that point they can kick back and coast. Moving from guest to probation to Patchholder is not climbing from the bottom to the top, but rather more like climbing a constantly ascending slope, and in time becoming a stronger and more committed brother or sister. A person's probationary rocker and later their patch are merely presented in recognition of what they have demonstrated along the way. In this fashion, the more senior the Patchholder is in the club and the more they experience, the more of a brother or sister they should be to all.
Probation is not an initiation, as you would find in a fraternity. It is instead a period of time that is sustained until the person, in every sense, conducts themselves with the respect that is mandated to be a Patchholder. It's a time in which:
The attitude is conditioned so that he/she displays a sense of responsibility and respect toward the patch holders of the club, without which they will not develop a sense of respect for the group.
He/she is educated in basic MC protocol and etiquette.
He/she is given time to develop the habits that are basic to good security and good communications.
To get into the habit of participating.
To become accustomed to trusting the judgment, at times blindly, of those patch holders who will someday be his or her brothers and sisters.
The list could go on but the point here is to demonstrate that probationary period has definite objectives and that a person will go nowhere in the club if he/she is not aware of this and does not apply themselves to those ends. It's not possible to make a checklist of what is expected from a person in all cases. There isn't any formula for success, but the key is ATTITUDE AND RESPECT. Everything else can be learned in time, but a person's attitude comes from the heart.
These are some things for you, as a Riding Club member, to consider when dealing with motorcycle clubs. They are also things to consider if and when you are going to be around motorcycle clubs.
1. Patchholders are people too. They have good and bad days, they have jobs, families, and normal everyday problems and concerns just like anyone else. There are those who no matter what you say or do, it will not be right with them. Just like with any group, you will find both good and bad.
2. Protocol and Respect are primary rules when dealing with a motorcycle club patchholder.
If you are FORMALLY introduced to a patchholder, make sure either the person doing the introduction (or you) make sure they know what club you belong to & if you are an officer, what position you hold. Under no circumstances do you interrupt to correct a mistake while that person is introducing you or while they are talking. Wait till the introduction is done & politely introduce yourself correctly. i.e.….
(Use your name - not your nickname. Nicknames may come later.)
3. Greet them as you would meet anyone else & wait until the offer is made to shake hands. DO NOT interrupt, wait for them to recognize you. DO NOT be offended or make a big deal if they do not offer to shake your hand. Many times they want to get to know about you and your club a little better before they will offer to shake your hand.
4. Never, Ever, Lie. You can refuse to answer a question in a polite manner by saying something like, "That seems like club business, and I would like to refer that to one of our officers in order to get better information for you." Be prepared to answer questions about what your club is about. Such as....
A.) "We are a riding club & not a motorcycle club and have no intention of ever trying to become a motorcycle club".
B.) The Patch is bought & not earned.C.) No dues or Dues - as applicable.
D.) All makes and models of motorcycle are welcomed. Or it's a brand specific or special requirements club.
E.) We are a non-territorial club.
F.) We are a neutral club and do not wear any MC support patches.
G.) Women riders are welcomed and in many cases are club officers.
H.) We are an AMA chartered riding club.
J.) Do not offer forum links or web sites, It's better to refer them to a club officer.
K.) Do NOT brag about how large the local or national membership is.
L.) Do not volunteer club info. If they ask a question about the local chapter answer it if you can. If they start asking questions about the number of members, or the National chain of organization refer them to one of the club Officers.
5. Women in leadership positions or being a patchholder in motorcycle clubs, while not totally unheard of, is very rare. That's just the way it is. Most motorcycle clubs would also rather deal with a man if there is business to conduct. Most realize what a riding club is about & will for the most part accept a woman as an officer, and a woman officer will most likely be allowed to attend any meeting. Whether or not they will deal directly with a woman officer or not depends on the individual motorcycle club/chapter. There is no set rule for this and they will let you know if it's ok with them or not. Many motorcycle clubs do not care to deal with the National officers. They would prefer to deal with the local or state representatives.
6. If anyone knows a patchholder, don't let him/her throw the patchholders' name/nickname/club's name around like you're a great buddy of theirs (even if you are). Many clubs consider that as a major disrespect to the whole club.
7. Watch where you are when speaking about them, and never say anything about them in public because you never know when that woman, man, or kid in regular clothes standing near you might be one of them, or a "support member". Patchholders do not always wear their colors. By the time the story gets back to the top club in your area, it will have been changed many times over and could be blown up way out of proportion.
8. Anything said about them between club members is club business ONLY. If comments, even those said in a joking manner were to get out, problems could start. Discussion outside the privacy of the chapter can start rumors which could cause a lot of problems for not only the chapter, but also for other chapters in and out of the state.
9. If for some reason you have to say something while in public about a motorcycle club, take the person you're talking to aside, alone, and say ONLY what you need to say to get your meaning across. Say as little as possible so anyone else can't overhear it & misunderstand what you're talking about.
10. Watch where you wear your patch (RCs don't wear colors, colors are earned, not bought) and it's just common sense to stay in numbers when wearing the patch. (Some motorcycle clubs can be very territorial and some clubs don't see any difference between a RIDING CLUB and MOTORCYCLE CLUB, good or bad.) If you are unsure of the areas or places normally frequented by motorcycle clubs, find out from your club Officers. If you are planning on traveling and are concerned about what the situation may be in regard to the relationship with the local motorcycle clubs in the areas you'll be traveling through or staying in, talk to your local officer and ask if they can find something out by contacting the officers in the areas you will be in.
11. "SHOW THEM RESPECT." That's A #1 with them! (and worth repeating).
12. If you already know a patchholder, or get to know one in the future, don't just walk up to him/her and interrupt when they are with other members. Wait till he/she acknowledges you first and NEVER touch them or put your arm around them like a buddy. Don't put your hand out to shake theirs; wait for them to extend their hand first. If for some reason you're not acknowledged at all, then just keep walking. If you need to talk to an officer of a Motorcycle Club the proper way is to go through the Sgt at Arms or one of the patchholders.
13. You have to decide whether or not you want to show respect by going to any of their functions or if you want to avoid all of them all together. If you do choose to show respect and go, you can do this in a way that may make you feel more at ease by going to one of their "support's" functions instead of the top club's function (if they have a support patch then you're still indirectly showing the top club respect). But if you do go, then you also have to go to their rival clubs' function or you'll be telling everyone that you're not a "NEUTRAL" club as you said you were. (Example: If you go to the Club A's function then YOU HAVE TO GO to the Club B's function, etc..) You have to decide how you want to stay neutral, by going or not going and you have to let all the other area chapters know if you're going too, so they're not in the dark and we can ALL stay on top of things.
**** NOTE ***** A better way to support them and still give the appearance of being a neutral club is to attend only "open to the public" events that a motorcycle club may be sponsoring.
If you feel that you do want or need to go to a "limited event", then you'll have to go representing yourself as yourself, preferably without wearing any patches identifying your club. Remember, if you're wearing your club patch, you are considered by everyone to be representing your whole club. If anything were to turn sour, then your whole club could wind up with problems down the road. Also, once the rivals of that club you visited find out (and they will within a day or two), then those rivals will see you as no longer being neutral & you could be considered a rival of theirs too.
14. No CLB's (Chapter Location Bars), any territory rockers, or anything giving the appearance of a rocker should be worn with the RC patch. State flags, state logos may be worn in some areas and not in others. It's best to check with the local RC officers to make sure what is ok in your area.
15. If someone from a motorcycle club requests that you remove your vest/patch, don't argue. The best reply is, "No Problem" & politely take it off and let your Club Officer know what motorcycle club it was so they can deal with any potential problems. You normally will only get asked once.
16. If an establishment has a sign indicating "No Colors", even though your patch is not considered "colors", the vest should be removed out of respect to the other clubs and the policy of the establishment. While you may just be a Riding Club, it's only respectful to honor the house rules. Motorcycle clubs that honored the "house rules" would probably be deeply offended that you didn't. Also remember, many establishments choose to have this policy and it applies to all clubs that use any kind of patch; they do not distinguish between a MC and a RC. Be aware of the local motorcycle club hangouts & it's best not to wear the RC patch into them without an invitation.
17. Do not wear your Patch into a motorcycle club clubhouse unless you have asked if it's ok to do so or have been invited for a "sit down" with the officers of the motorcycle club, or been invited As a Riding Club Member, to attend a function there.
18. In regard to women who are with a MC club, but not in the club: Old Lady is not a negative or derogatory term, it's just a slang term commonly used. "Property Of" patches are their way of showing support for their man and the club he's in.
19. A patchholder may not, and many times will not, acknowledge your wife or girlfriend, especially upon a first meeting.
20. DO NOT touch or sit on a patchholder's bike unless invited to do so. Do not expect the invitation.
21. A prospect can usually be identified by the back patch they are wearing. There are many different ways motorcycle clubs identify prospects. They can have the rockers without the main patch. They can actually have a patch saying "PROSPECT". Some do not wear any patch, because all the Patchholders know who the prospects are. You want to treat a prospect or even someone you suspect is a prospect the same way you would treat a patchholder - with respect and courtesy.
22. Have absolutely no doubt that a motorcycle club is serious and many have been known to physically educate a person who shows disrespect or displays a bad attitude.
23. Be aware of the behavior and attitude of the other RC members who are with you (especially if anyone has been drinking) at events. If necessary, try to take action to avoid problems before they happen. For example, if someone appears to be getting too angry or loud and possibly disrespectful, take them aside or suggest going somewhere else until things settle down. You could also let one of the officers of the club know about the situation. If an incident should occur in spite of your efforts when no Officers are present, make sure to let your officers know as soon afterward as you can. If no club officers happen to be there, then ALL of the RC members that are there need to make the attempt to take that person aside, and strongly suggest that the offending RC member go somewhere else to settle down.
24. Be aware that problems created in one part of the country by a RC member or issues with the RC in one area have the potential to affect RC members in other areas and states.
25. The term Brother or Bro has special meaning to a Patchholder, do not call a Patchholder Brother or Bro. Their Brothers are fellow Patchholders and those that have earned that term.
26. Don't ever touch any part of another club member's colors, which includes the vest or jacket it's sewn on. That is considered serious disrespect, which could cause them to aggressively educate the un-informed.


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Dates 25 Sep '11 to 4 Oct '11
Flexible? Somewhat
Est. Cost 510 - 582 EUR (EUR Euro)
Type Tour Participants Wanted
Name Ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m), the highest summit of North Africa
Mt Toubkal, known locally as Jebel Toubkal stands 4167m above sea level and commands superb views of the High Atlas Mountains. Our route passes through remote villages that offer an insight into the life of the Berbers, a culture that has hardly changed for centuries. The views across the Jebel Sahro and towards the Sahara are well worth the effort.
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Day 2: No doubt we will wake to the sound of the Islamic calls of the muezzins beckoning the faithful to the city mosques. After breakfast we'll meet again Mohamed, our local guide, and we'll have the transfer to the small Berber village of Imlil (1740m), a drive of about 1.5 hrs. Here we meet our muleteers, load our bags onto the mules and head off! Our trek takes us over Tizi Mzik which at just over 2400m gives great views of Angour and the surrounding peaks of the High Atlas. We descend to the traditional Berber village of Tizi Oussem where we spend the night in our comfortable gîte with great views of tomorrows route. ( 5 hours)
A gite consists of a village house with simple dormitory accommodation, each with space for approximately 6-8 people. Furnished in traditional Berber style; low couches (beds), tables, carpets and cushions. Showers are usually available, sometimes hot!
Day 3: Tizi Oussem – Lepiney Refuge. After breakfast we trek up to CAF Lepiney (Tazaghart) refuge at 3000m altitude (4-5hrs). The trail takes us through summer grazing settlements and orchards, past waterfalls and most of all we are always surrounded by stunning scenery and high peaks.
Day 4 : Lepiney Refuge – Toubkal (Nelter) Refuge (3207m)
We move on from the Lepiney refuge to the Neltner refuge (3207m) situated at the base of the highest mountain in North Africa (4-5 hours).
Day 5 : Toubkal (Nelter) Refuge – Ouanoukrim – Toubkal (Neltner) Refuge
For a better acclimatization, today we'll make an ascent of Ouanoukrim (4089m.), a straight forward climb with a final scramble to reach the summit. After that we'll come back to Toukal (Neltner) Refuge (5-6 hours).
Day 6: Nelter Refuge (3207m) - Toubkal Summit (4167m) - Nelter Refuge (3207m).
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Day 7: After a final breakfast at the refuge we trek down to Imlil stopping half-way at the Sidi Chamarouch shrine for a mint-tea break. On arrival in Imlil we will have lunch and then drive back to Marrakech in time for late afternoon drinks.
Day 8: Today we'll explore the Red Town (Marrakech) and we'll visit the famous Jamaa el Fna square, The Souk (traditional market where you'll have the opportunity to practice your negociation skills with the local traders). We'll admire the incredible architecture of Koutubya mosque and we'll enjoy the shadow of the trees from Majorelle garden.
Day 9: After breakfast you will have some more time for buying souvenirs before leaving our Riad. Transfer by minibus to Menara International Airport for the flight back to your home country.
Tour Duration: 9 days
Group Size: 6-10 people
Meeting place: Menara International Airport - Marrakech
Price includes:
Airport transfers;
3 nights accommodation in a hotel Riad in Marrakech (breakfast included)
5 nights accommodation in gites / refuges / tents;
Transport from and back to Marrakech;
Romanian mountain guide and local (Moroccan) mountain guide;
Mules & muleteers;
A cook & cooking equipment;
Full board during the trek;
Price DOESN'T include:
Mineral water/ Dinners & Lunches in Marrakech;
Ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m), the highest summit of North Africa
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Brit has designed monumental glass sculptures and stained glass windows for public spaces as well as custom glass furniture for private clients. In addition, she has worked on several projects including the re-creation of a large glass mosaic monument for the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands and as a consultant for a mosaic restoration in Amsterdam Central Station (Netherlands).
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While traveling with her family throughout her teens, Brit was exposed to a large number of European stained glass windows and fell in love with how they threw the light. An interest in Gothic architecture and colored glass followed.
At age 16 Brit apprenticed herself to her Norwegian mother, a talented designer & seamstress, to learn pattern-making and couture sewing techniques. This was the start of Brit's formal exploration of form and structure, as she learned how to manipulate fabric and to change its appearance by embellishing it or by adding an under-structure. What also became evident during this period was Brit's distinct design aesthetic using color, texture, light reflection, and transparency. These qualities, along with her interest in structure and form, continued to play a role in Brit's dress designs well into her 20s. What interested Brit most was the architectural element of designing a garment, and when asked about her process of creating a dress Brit would explain, "I don't sew a dress; I build it."
Brit began her fashion career in 1991 after graduating cum laude and in the top 10% of her graduating class with a BSc in fashion design and a minor in textile design from Philadelphia University (formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science).
While in school she won awards for her work, including the annual student fashion show's coveted Best Collection award for her sculptural & theatrical eveningwear collection, titled Oceanic Fantasy. Over the ensuing years Brit returned several times to her alma mater to jury the student fashion show and as a guest lecturer while working as a designer, and later in production and sourcing, for top fashion brands.
"You were born with potential.
You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness.
You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don't.
You have wings. Learn to use them and fly."
― Rumi
In 2000 Brit left the fashion industry and moved from New York City to Rotterdam shortly after meeting her Dutch husband, and two years later she felt an overwhelming desire to create a glass mosaic. What started with one artwork grew into a body of work, and a company, as Brit developed her complex style "painting" with glass that drew upon her interests in stained glass, Byzantine glass mosaic, textiles, and abstract art.
Interested in the relationships between people, the earth, and the hereafter, Brit's body of mosaic art is inspired by spiritual moments that occur during one's lifetime and the emotions that accompany them. In each artwork Brit tells a story using symbolism.
Various combinations of color, texture, light reflectance, and transparency delight the eye and invite the viewer to interact by walking back and forth to catch the sparkles emanating from the artworks. Lighting plays an integral role in the design, as each artwork looks different during mornings, afternoons, and evenings as well as during each season of the year.
Brit's bold, abstract fine art Byzantine glass mosaics are complex puzzles of color that often incorporate a few dozen shades, and her style of painting with stripes combined colors in such a way that each one can be seen to reflect her philosophy that every person is equally important in the tapestry of life; everyone has a purpose and something to contribute to society.
Brit worked in mosaic from 2002 until 2008.
"To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what [s]he has already achieved but at what [s]he aspires to." ― Kahlil Gibran
Brit's first book, Reflections: Textural Glass Art, was published in 2007 and is now archived in the Corning Museum of Glass library along with some of her other books. Also published that year was Meditations: Messages From the Other Side, Brit's first book touching upon the topic of personal development.
After completing her final mosaic in 2008, Brit published what became her first bestselling book, Mosaic: Finding Your Own Voice. Jean Ann Dabb, Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Mary Washington (USA) and former board member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists wrote: "The book is not a traditional 'how-to' manual, although many practical suggestions regarding materials and techniques are described. Instead, the author guides the reader through a discussion of contemporary fine art mosaics that is meant to inspire fresh perspectives on one's art-making practices."
Chris Blanchett, owner of Buckland Books (UK bookstore specialized in mosaic and tiles), wrote in his review of Mosaic: Finding Your Own Voice: "[This book] seeks to get the reader to contemplate the question 'Who are you?' and to find the answer in their own mosaic art. In the process, it has become a very fine showcase for some of the best new mosaic in recent years."
Brit published several more artist development books in subsequent years, including her second bestselling book, Breakout! Your Pathway to Success. Published at the start of 2010, Breakout! is a business book for visual artists, and artist coach Alyson B. Stanfield wrote in the book's introduction: "Brit has done a great job weaving personal, creative, spiritual, and business interests into Breakout. She celebrates the various components that make a person whole."
"Look at every path closely and deliberately, then ask yourself this crucial question: Does this path have a heart? If it does, then the path is good. If it doesn't, it is of no use." ― Carlos Castaneda
In 2005 Brit had begun experiments in sculpting cement, and in 2007 she started painting on textured art glass using pigments and a binder. Both activities led her to embark upon a small series of works she called Deconstructed Mosaic.
It was her experiments in Deconstructed Mosaic that led Brit to embark upon her current direction of painting fresco paintings in a non-traditional way — in cement. Brit documented this new way of working and how it came about in her 2012 book Cement Fresco: The Art of Serendipity. British fine artist Helen Nock wrote about that book, "I can't praise it enough on all levels of visual stimulation, technical advice, and imaginative revelations through the process of development and experiment."
Painting frescos in cement, rather than in plaster, allows Brit to use mosaic materials in a new and different way. It also frees her from the limitation of predetermined colors, as was the case working with tile. Working in cement also enables Brit to form a more intimate connection with each artwork, as she uses her hands to sculpt the cement while spontaneously blending the pigments.
Because Brit wanted to "get back to basics", each cement fresco is made using three things: a substrate, cement, and universal pigments. Brit mixes the cement and almost always only uses the primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) to make each artwork. On rare occasion she will include the addition of black, and from time to time other materials, such as acrylic paint, glass, or fiberglass mesh.
Through this new body of abstract, lyrical fresco paintings Brit wishes to express to viewers to take one's life into one's own hands and to create something beautiful with it.
"Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding." ― Khalil Gibran
Since 2006 Brit has expanded upon her role as artist and teacher by writing extensively about the subjects of cultivating creativity, personal empowerment, and life balance. Her journey has included improving old skills (photography) and adding several new skills (graphic design, book design, and film-making).
In January 2007 she began documenting her art in a series of videos, thanks to the rise of YouTube, Vimeo, and other video sharing services. This led to publishing books, made possible by the advent of Print on Demand (POD) companies such as Blurb, and eventually to her next big step: offering online education (eBooks + videos).
In 2010 the introduction of Canon's 5D Mark II DSLR camera with filming capabilities set Brit upon the path of film-making. Her first short film is titled Fly!
During the years 2012-2014 Brit began mentoring artists and created her online artist development program to stimulate artistic creativity and to help other artists create sustainable businesses. The holistic program for new, emerging, and established artists consists of both design and business courses, including the popular online photography course Photographing Fine Art & Craft. At the core of the holistic artist development program is learning how to appreciate and value oneself.
In 2013 Brit expanded her writing in the area of personal development by publishing Living An Artful Life magazine. This inspiring, curated digital magazine reaches a new, wider audience while promoting the art of both Brit and her photography students (all artists).
In early 2014 Brit published Fine Art Mosaic: Toward the Within. This large-format coffee table book is Brit's magnum opus of mosaic art.
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Here is a WIP of the Green for the Dwarf Paladin. We are excited about how it is coming along.
Keep in mind, this is a WIP, a few things might change to facilitate casting or if Mike continues to over-analyze it.
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Several of these Dwarves have a "Steampunk" feel to them: the Witch - with the modern hair style and meat cleaver weapon, the Mechanist - with the monocle and wind-blown Teddy Roosevelt coiffure, the Bard - with the mandolin poised to rip a riff while he wears a pair of boots Peter Criss of KISS would be proud to wear and now - The Highwayman. But, with the additional hands option now available for the Highwayman (and hopefully with a foldable hand crossbow option soon to follow) all of them can now work in nearly any fantasy realm - be it Pathfinder, D & D or the Steampunk RPG Iron Kingdom. GREAT!
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Kudos to Stonehaven for their resolution of the Highwayman debate. Well done Sirs! Not only will it satisfy just about everyone, but you've just sold and additional 2 minis to people like me who'll want all three varients in their collections.
Well played indeed!
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Angie Howard-Marker on
I was concerned about the same thing. The gun threw me off and I would hate to have to alter something so perfect. Maybe a knife of gun in the same pack?
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@Stonehaven I should point out that I like the highwayman and if this set had been "steampunk dwarves" it would have fit perfectly. As it is if I put the minis on the table as part of a game I'd have to leave the highwaymen out. Is there an option to get a variant highwayman with a knife instead of a gun, or to swap out the highwayman for a duplicate of one of the basic 5?
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@Stonehaven, thanks for listening. It appears there's quite a variance in your fan base. Your job is a tough one trying to please as many folks as possible. It's greatly appreciated that you listen to your fan base. Thank you for that.
I should point out that I do love the Highwayman as the concept is portrayed. I just didn't like the deviance from primitive weapons. To each their own I guess. I'm just being a stickler. However, if Steampunk Dwarfs were the focus from the start, that HIghwayman would be da bomb!
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Just going to mention over in this thread as well, that we are looking to address some of the concerns with the highwayman in out next update.
Michael Russell on
The highwayman is exactly as he should be, that is the piece I backed to get.
Mitchell S Kramer on
Also even if you decide to keep the firearm (Which is totally up to you!) please please please! have him at least hold it upright. He's a Highwaymen not a hoodlum.
William Seppeler on
I take that back. Instead of changing weapons around with the minis, I completely agree with ASH. Just remove the gun from the Highwayman, but keep the pose. Instead of pointing a gun, have the Highwayman crouched with his hand up to shield his eyes. As if he's spying on his prey. I like the other arm back brandishing a sword ready to attack.
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@ASH, now that you've mentioned it, I completely agree. The presence of a gun is clearly out of place. Even the Mechanist is armed with a primitive weapon. That Highwayman really is the odd one in the crew. Almost as much as the bearded skeleton (errr...Undead) and that rock star pose of the Bard. They just don't seem to fit.
I like the pose of the Highwayman. I think it would be better if the Highwayman was taking aim with a crossbow. Then update the Mechanist to have a weapon suitable for his trade.
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Amazingly expressive for a still figure!
Larry Liang on
That face just screams "Don't mess with me." =D
Adam Ridgway on
@ Me, learn to read the whole thread before posting :|
Adam Ridgway on
@Darsc, Mike in his awesomeness let us make suggestions for the Mega minis... and then listened!
William Seppeler wrote in the comments, " How about instead of undead, there be a fallen Dwarf King. Instead of fallen as in dead and now a walking corpse, you have a King that has fallen from grace and is now lost. Presumed dead and now wanders as a vagabond in search of his former glory. His garment would be the tatters of a noble suite of armor. A broken crown hidden in the tangle of overgrown hair. The deep stare of a wise man who's mind has left this world."
I imagine it is going to be along the lines of that :D
@Darsc - William Seppeler posted a comment a few days ago suggesting "a King that has fallen from grace and is now lost. Presumed dead and now wanders as a vagabond in search of his former glory. His garment would be the tatters of a noble suite of armor. A broken crown hidden in the tangle of overgrown hair. The deep stare of a wise man who's mind has left this world." I presume that this will be the Shattered Noble. It's probably the mini I'm waiting most impatiently for :-)
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Rather static, isn't it? Still pretty though.
Darsc Zacal on
I'd been wondering about that term Shattered Noble. Is that a reference that I'm missing? Does it mean something along the lines of a fallen king, or am I totally on the wrong track?
Matthew Meyer on
Glorious!!! I can't wait for this! :-D I am going to have to build myself a 28mm scale Dwarven stronghold to accommodate your awesome minis!
Cerity "Legendary Bottlejak" Silverhawk on
I agree, it looks incredible.
There's 2 weeks to go. Has there been any art of the last stretch goals, Highwayman, or Shattered Noble??
Darsc Zacal on
Now THIS is what I've been waiting for. I'm very excited on how well the paladin is shaping up!
Props and congrats to Mike for showing he has the sculpting skills to bring those concept drawing to life... Well to pewter miniatures anyway. ; )
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I cannot wait to be overrun by a horde of tiny, pewter dwarves this Christmas!!! He looks awesome!
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This looks incredible! It will be a fun one to paint.
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one can hardly imagine what is going through the mind of Mr Nuhu Ribadu as he watches those who called him to come chair this committee criticise his entire effort without giving recourse to the original intent of the task force in the first place.
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As I watched in awe the level at which Mr Ribadu and Mr. Orosanya trade words on channels TV, it became clear to my mind that this Ribadu's committee report will not make any meaningful impact going by the level of mockery the findings of the committee is been subjected to, otherwise how would one explain the authenticity and credibility of the committee's work whose members are already appointed into the board of NNPC, An organisation it was supposed to investigate to the latter. To any discerning mind it therefore means that the committee's work have been compromise and that is the last thing Mr Ribadu would want Nigerians to believe in. Going by the way Steve Orosanya spoke in that telecast, it is clear that, either the man is planted in that committee to be the spoiler or cover the track of vested interests. Otherwise why does he seem silent to the allegations of Mr Ribadu?
As the day goes by it is becoming clear that the protest on oil subsidy in January where few Nigerians sacrifice their lives was never really going to change anything after all. We have a president that appears to portray himself as a saint but surrounds himself with some of the worst advisers and aides whose interest always comes first before the interest of the nation. These are just some of the reasons I thought Mr Ribadu should have considered first before taking up the job as chairman of the Task force investigating the oil industry. If this whole exercise was an attempt at destroying the image and personality of Mr Ribadu, my candid advise for him is, weep not Nuhu Ribadu for Nigerians saw all these coming.
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Casa Boville is a beautiful house with a fully-furnished apartment which comfortably sleeps 5 people. Set just off a quiet part of the road which leads to the centre of the medieval village, Casa Boville offers the ideal location to relax in the countryside whilst being just a few minutes away from the centre of the town. Casa Boville's luxury apartment has been finished to a very high standard and furnished in the classic style of the region. Set around a courtyard, with balconies overlooking the stunningly picturesque hillside, a private entrance, car park space and access to a beautiful outdoor swimming pool overlooking olive groves which slope gently down the hills.
Many interesting villages and sights are within easy driving distance of the town, giving endless opportunities to explore the artistic, architectural and historical heritage of Ciociaria.
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THIS APARTMENT WAS VERY NICE, SITS ON THE SIDE OF A SMALL MOUNTAIN WITH GREAT VIEWS OF THE VALLY AND OF THE OLD TOWN OF BOVILLE ERNICA SITTING ON TOP OF THE NEXT MOUNTAIN OVER. QUITE EXCEPT FOR THE ROOSTERS IN THE MORNING FROM THE VALLY BELOW... BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT, BUT HERE ARE THE NEGATIVES YOU SHOULD KNOW (1) NO WII FII - IF YOU ARE CONNECTED, YOU WILL NOT BE HERE. (BUT THERE IS A "BAR" - COFFEE SHOP, WITH GOOD FAST WII FII NEAR - EASY WALKING DISTANCE NEXT TO THE GAS STATION JUST DOWN THE ROAD (2) PARKING IS TIGHT (LIKE THE REST OF ITALY) (3) ADDRESS NOT ON OUR GPS, AND NO NUMBERS POSTED ON VIA ROTA BILE - UNLESS YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHERE IT IS BEFORE HAND- YOUR NOT GONNA FIND IT...WITH OUT A PHONE (THAT WORKS). WHY THE OWNERS DO NOT PUT SOMETHING ON VIA ROTABILE THAT DENOTES THIS ADDESS, MAKING IT EASY TO FIND...I DO NOT KNOW.... THEY MUST LIKE THEIR TENANTS GETTING LOST, OR HAVE ONLY THOSE THAT KNOW WHERE IT IS ABSENT A POSTED ROAD NUMBERS ANYWHERE ON THAT ROAD. WE ARRIVED IN THE DARK OF NIGHT DUE TO A DELAYED FLIGHT, AND THOUGH IT A MIRACLE (1) OUR GPS TOOK US APPROXIMATELY CLOSE (BUT WE WERE NOT PLAYING HORSE SHOES) (2) OUR PHONE WORKED, IT MOSTLY DID NOT (2) THE CARE TAKER OR OWNER ANSWERED OUR CALL, CAME AND GOT US (WE WERE 50 METERS FROM IT). THANKS AGAIN BTW. MY ADVICE IS ARRIVE ONLY BY DAYLIGHT IF YOU CAN, LOOK UP THE PLACE ON GOOGLE STREET VIEW, THE ENTRANCE IS ILLUSTRATED THEIR (WITHOUT NUMBERS, YOU HAVE TO FIND THE POOL FIRST IN AREAL VIEW, AND LOOK FOR THE DRIVE WAY THAT LEADS TO IT, THE ENTRANCE HAS A OLD DEVELOPERS SIGN FADED NOT EASY TO SPOT AT NIGHT, AND THE DRIVE IS TIGHT, FITS ONLY ONE CAR, AND STEEP, VERY STEEP DOWN THE SIDE OF THAT MOUNTAIN TO THE LEDGE WHERE THE CONDO AND POOL ARE)....AND ITS NOT TOO FAR PAST THE GAS STATION ON VIA ROTABLE.... ANYWAY NOW THAT WE FOUND IT, YEA WE WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN!! BUT IMPLORE THE OWNER TO PUT IN WII FII AND CHARGE AN EXTRA EURO A DAY FOR IT - PLEASE!! AND HAVE PITY ON NEW CUSTOMERS FINDING THE PLACE, BY POSTING A Highly DISTINCTIVE ( BIG RED LETTERS WORK GOOD BTW BUT TASTEFUL) SIGN OR SYMBOL ON VIA ROTABLE....SO PEOPLE CAN EASILY FIND IT....
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When Firekills manager Karl Louis, met with representatives from Abacus, he only had to play one of the band's songs, he didn't make it through the second. Twenty seconds into the second song, the owner of Abacus stopped it and told Karl that his band had a deal.
"That's how I knew I was with the right people," Karl said.
Abacus is a new record label division from Century Media Records that was created for acts that aren't metal and can cross over. Firekills joins Juliana Theory and Turbonegro as Abacus acts, who all turned down major label offers to be part of this new label paradigm.
"The second that I met the Abacus owner (Robert Kampf) and general manager (Chris Woltman), it was a completely refreshing feeling," Karl said.
The yet-to-be-named album, which will be marketed and distributed through EMI Music Marketing, will be released in the fall of 2005. The album will contain new material and songs from the EP the band put out in Texas. "No one outside of Texas has heard the songs off the EP and they are fantastic/defining songs," Karl said.
Firekills is currently writing new material and in the midst of pre-production. They start recording in early August, but "Myopia," "Raining Down," "Blood Red Ink," and "Last Impression" are a few of the tunes from the EP that will definitely be on the record.
Although TAXI didn't directly land Firekills the deal with Abacus, it definitely helped advance the band's career and music. From TAXI staff members talking to people in the industry about Firekills, to sending the band's music to TV and music supervisors, TAXI was with the band every step of the way.
"All of those levels of the TAXI chain of command added an increased level of awareness throughout the community," Karl said.
Firekills might not be a typical TAXI story, but an important TAXI connection actually helped the band finesse its deal. At last year's Road Rally, Karl started talking to TAXI member Ryan Carney and a few months later that member called requesting Karl critique his music. Due to his helpful critique, Carney offered Firekills a spot on the newly created D.I.Y. West Coast Warped Tour stage. Because of Firekills's appearance on the West Coast Warped Tour dates, the band achieved more notice and that eventually led to even more record deal offers.
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Throwback: Thinking of Boracay yet again..
Living in the third world country while growing up, travel opportunities were rare for me. In fact, the only time I experienced traveling when I was a kid was whenever we'd go visit my paternal grandmother in the province during school break. Or, to tag along when it's time for my Mom's annual summer outing. Or, if we are lucky, visit a nearby pool resort for an overnight family break.
Of course, I was still fortunate to have been able to enjoy these whilst growing up – but I knew early on that I wanted more. I wanted to go places riding an aircraft and even contemplated to become a flight attendant so I can fulfill my traveling dreams.
I was already working as an IT Consultant when I managed to board my first flight. Using my hard-earned money, I joined a couple of college friends to go to a famous tourist spot in the Philippines – Boracay. Continue reading "Boracay: Will I see you again?" »


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March 23, 2015 09:09 AM
Great Britain's Royal Mail is offering postal customers an opportunity to appear alongside an image of the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black issued May 6, 1840.
Royal Mail will issue a souvenir sheet May 6 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Penny Black and its higher-valued companion stamp, the Two-Penny Blue. Both show images of a young Queen Victoria. The souvenir sheet contains four nondenominated first-class stamps recreating the designs of the two 1840 stamps. Royal Mail calls them "refreshed designs."
At the same time, Royal Mail will issue stamp panes with 10 or 20 of the refreshed Penny Black first-class stamps and se-tenant labels that can be personalized as part of its Smilers' service.
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Royal Mail suggests, "You can have your image or that of a loved one printed on the labels perhaps even in period dress. Alternatively philatelic societies can submit their logos to use the label and stamp to promote upcoming events or celebrate anniversaries."
The selvage area of these Smilers panes show a representation of a sheet of Penny Black stamps, including the corner lettering system designed by Rowland Hill, the British postal reformer considered the "father of the postage stamp."
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Mooshi, a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig renown for presenting the good nature of his species to his Irvington neighbors young and old, has died. He was a venerable 18.
"We miss him. Every once in a while, one of us will say, 'Oh, we've got to feed Mooshi,' and then -- we'll remember," said David Pace, who with his wife Jeanne were Mooshi's owners and impresarios.
Mooshi died Aug. 23, most likely due to old age, in his little wooden house in the Paces' backyard under the spreading arms of an apple tree. On Monday, the Paces organized an evening party in Mooshi's honor featuring the Zydeco stylings of the New Iberians. More than 100 people who knew and loved Mooshi were due to attend.
Mooshi came to live with the Paces at the corner of Northeast Tillamook and 18th Avenue in 1991, at the height of a national craze for the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. Mooshi survived the fad to thrive as an honored resident of Irvington.
Monday, several neighborhood children remarked on learning to share the city with a pig. Finn O'Rourke, 11, who lives two doors west and often stopped by with his three siblings to visit Mooshi, said "Sometimes, he would nibble on your finger."
"I fed him carrots," said Finn's sister, Shea, 6.
Around the corner, Guy McFeeters-Krone, 9, recalled that Mooshi "was really fat and he ate everything you fed him."
As David Pace prepared for Mooshi-fest Monday afternoon, he recalled that in 1991 he had been taken by the sight of a pot-bellied pig. He had expressed an interest in getting such a critter - the Paces already had a dog, a cat and some chickens.
One day, his wife brought home "the son we never had," a wiggling 6-week-old piglet that Pace could hold in two hands.
His name, Jeanne Pace said, was a dollop of dark humor: "Mooshi" is a Cantonese word meaning "ground pork."
David Pace said Mooshi was a snap to housetrain. He grew to about 100 pounds and about 18 inches at the shoulder. He loved to lay on the floor with Pace by the fireplace and would drape his ample form on top of Pace's body. Any effort Pace made even so much as to change position was met with snorfles of complaint.
"I loved that pig," Pace said. "My wife really liked him. But I loved him."
Yet Mooshi was not without sin, which led to his backyard relocation at age 2.
"One day, I came in here and found that he'd opened that cupboard," Pace said, pointing to a knee-level door in the kitchen, "pulled out a bottle of canola oil, opened it and -- well, it was all over the place."
Pace's brother built Mooshi's house under the apple tree with a southern exposure, a swinging door and a heater that kept the shelter at a pig-perfect 70 degrees. His pen gave him plenty of room near the fence along the 18th Avenue sidewalk where he "held court," Pace said, with whoever happened by.
He earned his keep, too: His output went to fertilizing the Paces' sizeable vegetable and flower gardens.
Pot-bellied pigs generally live between 12 and 15 years, so at 18 Mooshi was in his dotage. He was not well in the weeks before he died, and the Paces knew the end had arrived when on the morning of Aug. 23, Mooshi refused to eat.
Pace sat with him in his pen scratching Mooshi's head and belly. An hour later, Mooshi died in his house under the apple tree.
They buried him near the fence where he entertained so many people for 18 years; yellow pansies are planted atop the grave, surrounding a trophy crowned with a pig that Pace got from a friend years ago. Hung on the fence are a dozen love letters from neighborhood children and adults.
"When I was outside earlier, I saw a man and his son riding by the house on their bikes," Pace said, "and I heard the boy say to his father, 'Did you hear about the tragedy that happened here Aug. 23?' I couldn't hear anything after that. But I didn't have to."
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His images reflect an elegant simplicity that is drawn from the magic and spirit of the sea, the land, and the people whose paths he has cross along the way. Continuing the journey recent travels include Indonesia, Nicaragua, Scotland, Australia and Hawaii. Myles happily now calls Oceanside, California, home. When he's not working he can be found either in the line-up surfing or spending time with his wife and two children.
With my images I look to combine a certain energy, a feeling, with unique light, at equally interesting moment in time. I am drawn to the textures and patterns of waves, a persons face or a distant location. At the heart, it all comes back to the ocean, and what it is that draws us to it. It keeps me up at night. I cannot turn it off in my head. I have learned the best way to express my passion for it is through photography. Its feeling and essence is what I try to embody and capture within my images. Subtle but bold. Simple yet deeply complex. Instantaneous but timeless.Saltwater- {drawn from the magic and the spirit of the sea}
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On every street corner, in every meeting-room, in every spot where the workers gathered at the noon hour, you would hear such arguments; and you would find men listening to them—men who perhaps had never listened to such arguments before. They would nod, and their faces would become grim—yes, the people up on top must be a rotten lot! Here in America, supposed to be a land of liberty and all that—here they were just the same, they were crowding to the trough to drink the blood that was poured out in Europe. Of course, they covered their greed with a camouflage of sympathy for the Allies; but did anybody believe that old man Granitch loved the Russian government? Certainly nobody in Leesville did; they knew that he was "getting his", and their hearts hardened with a grim resolve to "get theirs".
At first they thought they were succeeding. Wages went up, almost for the asking; never did the unskilled man have so much money in his pocket, while the man who could pretend to any skill at all found himself in the plutocratic class. But quickly men discovered the worm in this luscious war-fruit; prices were going up almost as fast as wages—in some places even faster. The sums you had to pay to the landlord surpassed belief; a single working man would be asked two or three dollars a week for twelve hours' use of a mattress and blanket, which in the old days he might have got for fifty cents. Food was scarce and of poor quality; before long you found yourself being asked to pay six cents for a hunk of pie or a cup of coffee—and then seven cents, and then ten. If you kicked, the proprietor would tell you a long tale about what he had to pay for rent and labour and supplies; and you could not deny that he was probably right. About the only thing that did not go up was a postage-stamp; and the Socialist would point to this and explain that the Post Office was run by Uncle Sam, instead of by Abel Granitch!
Every rise in price was a fresh stick of fuel for the Socialist machine, and gave new power to their propaganda of "Starve the War and Feed America!" The Socialist saw millions of tons of goods being loaded into steamships and sent to Europe to be destroyed in war; he saw the workers of Europe becoming enslaved by a bonded debt to a class of parasites in America, he saw America being drawn closer and closer to the abyss of the strife. The Socialist loved no part of this process. He clamoured for an embargo—not merely on munitions, but on food and everything, until the war-lords of Europe came to their senses. He urged the workers to strike, and thus force the politicians to declare the embargo.


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The Goethe-Institut and Ranga Shankara's AHA! celebrate World Theatre for Children Day with an exciting event for the young and young at heart. Experienced and talented storytellers draw upon a sackful of best-loved German and Indian stories for children, transporting the audience to hidden places, through adventure, mystery and magic, filling the air with excitement! Look forward to a mesmerising experience!
Stories by the following performers:
Padmavati Rao (English) or Pinty Akka as the kids fondly refer to her is a storyteller, theatre practitioner and educationist and has worked extensively in Theatre for Children. She has written/directed various plays for children like First Leaf, Robinson and Crusoe and Devil's Tree to name a few.
S. Surendranath (Kannada) has worked extensively on Indian mime. He is also trained in the GRIPS Theatre module of Germany, a movement that fosters theatre for children. He is one of the founding members of Sanket Trust and the Sanket group which has plays like Naa Tukaram Alla, Neenaanaadrenaaneenena? in its repertory.
Arati Punwani-Sunawala (English) founded the Tarantismo Creative Dance Company. She has been dancing professionally for the last 10 years. Arati has also acted in several plays and has chreographed musicals in the city.
Sundar (Kannada) is a well known Kannada actor and has been seen in Kannada plays like Heegadre Hege and Ratnan Prapancha.


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Originally from Dodge City, Kansas, Haley moved to Manhattan to attend KansasState University. She graduated from K-State with a degree in Animal Science and Production Management. Haley's lifelong dream is to work with companion pets and their parents. She obtained certification under another groomer through a hands on, direct supervision, grooming education program. Haley Jellison has three years of experience grooming dogs. Some of her favorite dogs to groom include Schnauzers, Yorkshire Terriers, Shih Tzus, and Poodles. She has a passion for creative grooms and plans to become certified in adding color to her grooming palette. Her future goal is to compete at grooming competitions with her own standard poodle in designer clips and colorations. Haley loves to try new things and delights in new challenges brought her way.
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Division of Workers' Compensation to begin testing the Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS) at district offices June 27
The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) will start a series of pilot tests for its Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS) on Friday, June 27. Testing will take place during regular business hours at DWC's 24 statewide district offices between June and August.
"EAMS has just passed through a series of rigorous tests in an internal test environment," said DWC Court Administrator Keven Star. "Now it's time to take it into the field and see how it performs in an environment almost identical to the real world. This is the equivalent to what many people are referring to as the 'beta' testing."
Between March and May of 2008, EAMS underwent user-acceptance testing (UAT), during which a group of DWC employees began testing EAMS at headquarters in Oakland. The UAT process put the system through its paces using test data. In the pilot process, EAMS will be tested using real data provided by around 40 external users who've volunteered to participate. The external user pilot group includes law firms, claims administrators and injured workers.
Because real case information and transactions are being used to test EAMS in the pilot, the DWC is conducting parallel processing, in which the data is simultaneously being processed by EAMS and captured in the current system of record, which allows the cases being used to continue moving through the system.
"Our staff will not only do a regular workload in the WCAB on-line computer system but will also process about 20 percent of identical 'beta test' work in the EAMS environment during pilot," said Star. "Because of this, and because EAMS will be new for our staff, those who use the services of the district offices should expect some minor delays. We ask for patience as we move our antiquated system into the 21st century."
Prior to the pilot period at each district office, DWC employees in those offices will participate in training to learn the new system. During DWC employee training—a vital step toward successful implementation—all offices will remain open. Judges will be available for walk-through of settlements, and hearings and trials will be set, but at a reduced level. Half of the judges will be in training each day and the other half will be in the district offices.
Expedited hearings will continue to be scheduled as a priority. During training, DWC expects to continue to hold such hearings and issue decisions within 30 days from the filing of a "Declaration of Readiness to Proceed" as required by the Labor Code.
DWC has chosen its busiest office, Van Nuys, as one of the first to be tested in the pilot period to get a sense of challenges posed by EAMS implementation. As with the introduction of any new process or system some slowdown is anticipated. However, subsequent to the pilots DWC will have an opportunity to assess and address any problems or glitches in the system long before the internal go-live date of Aug. 25.
The first pilot tests are scheduled at the Oakland, Redding, San Francisco and Van Nuys district offices on June 27. The tests will conclude July 11.
The second set of tests will begin July 21 in Anaheim, Grover Beach, Goleta, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, San Bernardino (call center only), and Santa Ana. The tests will conclude July 25.
The third set of tests will begin July 28 in Fresno, Sacramento and San Diego and conclude August 1.
The fourth and final offices tested will be Bakersfield, Eureka, Oxnard, Pomona, Riverside, Salinas, San Bernardino (district office only), San Jose, Santa Rosa and Stockton between August 11 and 15.
The full training and pilot schedule for all offices was also distributed in the May edition of EAMS Insider, the division's EAMS newsletter.
EAMS is a computer-based program that will improve the workers' compensation system by replacing the division's outdated court technology and supporting infrastructure with a modern case management application.
For more information about EAMS, point your browser to the DWC's EAMS Web page which includes an overview of the system and the newsletter EAMS Insider.


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Hopes and Dreams
"When I was a young child I had many hopes and dreams, I wanted to go to college and play sports, meet the girl of my dreams, get married and maybe have children. But then at the tender age of eighteen I found something that made me feel better that anything I had experienced before, crack cocaine. The euphoria was unbelievable but what I didn't know is that it would take everything I owned, and then it took my soul. It took away all the moral and values I had when I was young.
I went through numerous rehabs and went to jail numerous times. What crack didn't tell me was that it would take away every hope and dream I had. My addiction told me it would stick with me and make my problems go away, including feelings, it took my soul away, and once it was done with me it tossed me away like a piece of trash.
I am not the only one, millions of people suffer from the disease of addiction and most need help to stop, without this help most will end up in jails, institutions and even dead. How many people do you know that have lost their battle to this disease and lost all their hopes and dreams?"


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Rafael Rodriguez, Minority Student Affairs, (515) 294-6338
Alan Nosworthy, Black Cultural Center, (515) 292-1598 or (515) 294-6338
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AMES, Iowa -- The newly renovated Black Cultural Center (BCC) will be formally rededicated at a ceremony Thursday, April 10. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the BCC, 517 Welch Ave. An open house will follow the brief ceremony.
Several people will speak at the ceremony, including ISU President Martin Jischke, Minority Student Affairs Director Rafael Rodriguez and BCC President Allan Nosworthy.
The BCC is a private, non-profit organization created in 1969 to promote cross-cultural understanding and provide programs to benefit ISU students and employees. It provides a place for students and employees to gather and discuss issues of African American life and culture, hold cultural events and programs and find resources of interest to African Americans.
Work on the BCC's facility began last fall after Iowa State formalized its relationship with the BCC and committed at least $40,000 for the renovation project.
Under a new 10-year agreement, the university officially recognized the BCC as an organization affiliated with the university. It also established terms for the university and the center to provide support for each other.
The agreement rose out of an offer made by university officials last year to help renovate the facility. ISU also will cover the costs of utilities, special property assessments and general liability and casualty insurance for the facility. The ISU Foundation is providing assistance in fund-raising endeavors to benefit the center's operations.
Under the new agreement, the BCC will give special attention to programming that supports the success of African American students; maintain communication with the African American Studies Program, the director of Minority Student Affairs (MSA), the ISU Black Faculty and Staff Association and appropriate African American student organizations; and seek the advice and guidance of the director of MSA regarding major changes in the activities of the center. Center officials have agreed that the MSA director will be an ex-officio member of the BCC board.
The BCC and the university each will designate three to four people for a coordinating committee that will meet regularly to discuss programs and operation of the center.
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