text:
Swift wind of mandate spewed
from the clefts of the Berbers'lips from Mediterranean, across the scarps of the deserts
where caravans on murram by peregrination
hauled the pedigree of Allah.
From Fezzan to Bilma, the brittle minds
of ebony blacks were dazed. Kanem could not revolt the surge.
Faraway legions from the Eastern region
wrestled in the name of religion.
The war clung the base of daggers,
spears beguiled the Holy War.
While muzzled donkeys nodded
to the clubs of Dan Fodio,
the Kafirs nosed their ways into the swamps.
Quaint vessels of atavistic rites
thrashed and threshed in the threads
of the moving sea,
the sea of elimination.
In the twilight of centuries,
behold, we heard of a Lion's roar
from the soils of Judah
but our Leopard reprised.
The Lion took another shape some latter years,
the Lion that had roamed and roared through
the Rome to the Celtic plains became a Heifer.
The pious Prelates with popish pledge
flanked by thick-whiskered metropolitan Slavers
in petticoats embarked the ships of history
upon the blue Atlantic.
Black tsetse flies and mosquitoes warred
but the Prelates and Masters did not decline.
Treasures came before the guns,
subjugation came with mission.
Then, the Leopard King with the lids of
rustic specks whose hands never shook
embraced the lily hands of the Heifer.
The Heifer morphed to its Lion self
and gripped the Leopard's pouch,
Heifer no more.
Double wars double-clicked on the mouse of Africa,
on the mind of Nigeria!
The Repatriates spread the Word,
the rites of the Pagans we heard no more,
in the damp forests of yore forgone.
Mother Nigeria,
now you have two strange twins estranged,
sucking from your torrid breasts:
the twins you never born,
the twins adopted by threat and plea.
Will you drop one for one
or acquaint their faces in chumminess?
We heard of bomb in Mandalla,
Haramites claimed the gore.
The Southern Krios threatened reprise
Fakirs fled the South.
Mother Nigeria,
you bear doubles in your seeds,
doubles in the cranium of your brain.
Will you drop one for one
or acquaint their gazes in chumminess
the dangling twos,
or the dyads of your consciousness?
Hails from the North Central state of Kwara, Olayiwola Olarewaju Metamofosis straddles the Northern and the Southern perspectives of the Nigerian spectral views. A Yoruba by origin, he imbibes the philosophical conscience of universal citizenship. He had his first degree in ObafemiAwolowo University where he bagged Bachelor of Arts in Literature in English. Olayiwola is a writer: a novelist, a poet, a critic, a philosopher, and a Romantic. His works dwell on mysteries and mysticisms of nature, grandeur, beauty, dream, melancholy, solitariness and journeys. His poetry undulates in emotional flows, sequined with elegant and redolent language, rhythm and musicality.


text:
The management of pain during labor varies greatly. It is important for you to talk with your doctor before labor begins, and choose the pain relief methods that are best for you. Natural childbirth (no medication), regional anesthesia and intravenous medications are the methods most commonly used today. These are not the only options, however. Local anesthesia and pain blocks are also frequently used at different stages during labor and delivery. General anesthesia with or without inhaled gases can also be used safely in labor, though, they are often reserved for specific indications.
Natural childbirth with no medication is an option for women having their first baby if they are very well motivated and are able to apply other pain relief methods such a rhythmic breathing, meditation, and biofeedback. For women who have already delivered a child, this process is often easier and quicker the second time and natural childbirth is more realistic. The of Obstetricians and Gynecologists state that any women having labor pain should be offered pain relief.
During labor, intravenous narcotics and epidural anesthesia are the most commonly used methods. Intravenous narcotics have the side effect of causing some depression of the baby and can make certain fetal heart rate patterns more difficult to interpret. Epidural anesthesia can have the bothersome side effect of lower extremity numbness, though, nowadays medications are being adjusted to allow for pain control without excessive temporary paralysis. For cesarean sections the preferred method of pain control is spinal anesthesia, which is similar to an epidural except that the length of regional anesthesia is fixed and wears off after several hours.
During delivery, if an epidural has been placed it can be used for delivery as well. If an epidural is not in place or is not adequate, local anesthesia can be used to numb areas of the birth canal. A special type of regional anesthesia, called a pudendal block, is placed transvaginally by the obstetrician and can numb all the pelvic tissues at one time.
There are many very excellent options for pain relief during labor and even women with complicated medical conditions can usually be relieved of their labor pain with one of several methods. In this day and age, no women should have to go through labor with unwanted pain. With more advanced techniques, such as combined spinal/epidural anesthesia, even women presenting very close to delivery can have their pain adequately controlled.
The Pain Relief In Labor HealthMap will describe in detail all the choices available.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Through the lower level hotels in Panaji are low in quality and facilitates average quality stuff. Whereas, big budget has a lot of things to offer you that will add on more comfort to stay in Goa. Here are some of the best hotels in Panaji that can make your Goa trip memorable for lifetime.
The Grown Goa - hotel Crown Goa provide 5 star accomodation along with breath taking view of Mandovi Rover. The hotel features an outdoor pool, a day spa and 2 restaurants. Rooms in the hotel are all very spacious that also include free internet. Apart from that, the hotel is surrounded by some of the best beaches all around and there avail great sight seeing options for spending nice quite evenings. The hotel also provide some amazing entertainment options including TV, refrigerator and a minibar.
Casa Paradiso - located in the center of the city, Casa Paradiso provide simple yet elegant accommodation in Panaji. Rooms are available on affordable price at the hotel along with personalized facilities od TV cable, Air conditioners, attached bathrooms with hot and cold showers, individual telephone, room services etc. More interestingly, hotel falls at the close proximity to main business districts and shopping streets in the city.
Hotel Delmon - Hotel Delmon is the best accommodation option available for business class people. Well maintained rooms along with fabulous arrangement for your stay, Hotel Delmon is one of the great hotels to stay in Panaji. Apart from that wide variety of amenities are provided to the guests including room service, internet, 24-hour front desk, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, parking, travel desk, 24-hour security and doctor on call.
Forests in Goa
Goa is known for having rich forest cover due to ts closeness to the western...
View More
Goa Waterfalls
Goa is not just a land of scenic beaches, there are some breathtaking waterfa...
View More
Tourist Destinations near Goa
Goa is a hub for large number of tourist visiting the land to explore its exo...
View More
How to Reach
Situated on the west coast of India, Goa is a beautiful state and is also ver...
View More
Gos is not just expanding in the tourism industry, the state is also enhancin...
View More
Goa Maps
Traveling to goa is one of the most memorable experiences of life. the state...
View More
Things to Do in Goa
Things to Do in Goa - Paradise for nature lovers, Goa is ext...
View More
Situated between sal river and Arabian seas, cavelossim is a beautiful beach in Goa
View More
Baga is a perfect place for people who loves to spend some time in solitude. The place is more pe
Popular for its beaches, Varca is a popular tourist destination in Goa. With seamlessly extending
Vasco De Gama is a major city and a pristine locations in Goa. Named after a portuguese explorer,
Arossim is one of the most beautiful beaches in goa. The beach landscape comprises of dazzling wh
Known for its amazing beaches and scenic surroundings, Calangute is one of the major citie
Candolim is among the first villages in Bardez, Goa that was converted fully into Christianity in
Goa is one of the major tourist spots in India. Famous for its beaches and happening nightlife,
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website may be provided by third parties. The owners and operators of this site do not guarantee the correctness, completeness, and compliance of the content on this site. Such content is not and shall not be deemed tax, legal, financial, or other advice, so we encourage you to validate the accuracy of the content. Your use is at your own risk, and use of this site shall be deemed approval of the above
About Goa
Terms of use
/Contact us
Copyright 2015 © GoVisitGoa.com All rights reserved.


text:
Nov 02, 2014
Comments0 Comments
This may be old news for my Minnesota peeps, but last week I was a lucky duck and had a really fun write up in the Star Tribune. It happened to be on the front page of the Variety section. Hot Damn!
I kind of forgot to share because Halloween was in the air….and if you know me, Halloween IS MY JAM. I was busy making costumes for my kiddos, shooting family photos in the fall leaves for my other job, and being a guest panelist for the Center for Girl's Leadership "Women in the Arts" program.
So, without further ado…read about me, in case the blog, the Instagrams and the videos weren't enough.


text:
Why Valuation Is a Limited Predictor of Asset Returns
Valuation can be a strong predictor of long-term asset returns, but we've found that its power as a performance indicator declines over shorter investment horizons. As shown below, you can see there's a strong relationship between earnings yield, which is the inverse of price-to-earnings ratio, and long-term forward returns. In fact, almost 51% of the variability of 10-year forward equity returns can be explained by the starting earnings yield.
When earnings yields are relatively high, a portfolio gains two advantages that help it succeed over time. First, it's exposed to a higher amount of corporate earnings per unit of cost. Second, equity prices tend to revert to the mean over time, giving the portfolio an additional benefit from price appreciation.
Source: Bloomberg, 8/31/15. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
On the other hand, valuations are an unreliable predictor of returns over shorter periods due to a number of factors, including the economic environment, the business cycle, investor risk appetite, and monetary policy. Each of these alone can drive valuations higher or lower. As you can see below, when the time horizon is shortened to one month, valuation provides barely any predictive power, attributing to almost 0% of the variability of forward returns.
Source: Bloomberg, 8/31/15. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Instead of focusing solely on valuation, we believe a more effective strategy for asset allocation over shorter periods is to examine the business cycle through macroeconomic analysis. By assembling data from a variety of sources, our Global Multi-Asset Group (GMAG) is able to construct indicators that help show when the phases of the business cycle are changing and how to alter portfolios to capitalize on those changes.
By incorporating such analysis into the investment process, we aim to better manage risk and deliver a better investor experience in the short to medium term.
Follow @OppFunds for more insights from OppenheimerFunds.


text:
It was in 1991 that a young man from a small town in New Jersey had an idea, and thirteen years later, that idea is now beloved by millions around the world.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Clerks, Kevin Smith's film debut as a writer, director, and actor, an anniversary that has been marked with a new, three disc, DVD set.
Originally shot on a shoestring budget, Clerks tells the story of Dante Hicks, a convenience store worker, who is called in to work on his day off. We follow Dante and his friends throughout the day, as he has to contend with his slacker best friend, Randall, his current girlfriend Veronica, his ex-girlfriend Caitlin, a parade of unique and unusual customers, and two certain stoners by the name of Jay & Silent Bob.
Clerks is basically a simple story, shot in a simple way, in which the characters talk how people really talk, and because of this relative simplicity, it's a beautiful piece of work.
Having worked in a retail environment for a number of years, I sympathised a great deal with some of the characters and the situations, it really is that true to life. In that respect, Kevin Smith is like Ricky Gervais, in as much as he has captured his former working environment perfectly.
Of course, this three disc special edition comes with a ton of extras. Along with the usual directors and actors commentaries, there's also the chance to see the film in it's original form, with it's original ending - which I won't spoil for you in case you haven't seen it yet. There's also a ninety minute documentary which chronicles the development of the film, which in itself is an interesting story.
When Kevin Smith first came up with the idea for Clerks, he probably had no idea just how successful the film would become. He is regarded as a visionary, a master of modern-day film making, and rightfully so. Clerks was where it all began for him, and with Clerks 2 currently in the pipeline, it looks like we'll all be making a return journey to the Quick Stop soon. It certainly will be a trip worth taking.


text:
Box Score
NACOGDOCHES – The Sam Houston State Bearkats gave the league-leading Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks all they could handle for nearly three quarters, but SFA pulled away late to hand the Kats a 75-53 defeat on Saturday afternoon at William R. Johnson Coliseum.
Lydia Baxter put in 16 points, 11 in the first half, and Kiera McKinney had a dozen for the Bearkats (4-14, 1-8 SLC); however, the Ladyjacks (15-3, 8-0 SLC) used a long-range barrage in the opening half before moving their attack inside in the second half to open up what was a five-point game at the half.
In all, SFA would nail 10 3-point baskets in the game and win the battle in the paint 33-24 while forcing 20 Bearkat turnovers.
Stevi Parker would lead SFA with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Taylor Jackson would add 17 as well as two of four SFA players in double figures.
UP NEXT Sam Houston will return to Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum on Wednesday when it takes on McNeese. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. against the Cowgirls and will be aired on ESPN3.
Eleven points from Baxter and seven for Oramas had the Kats in it at the midway point, helping Sam Houston hit half of its 24 shots from the floor. But 10 turnovers and seven SFA 3-point baskets aided the Ladyjack cause.
The Ladyjacks used the long-range shot to take a 17-16 lead after a quarter, connecting on a quartet of triples, two coming from Jackson. Sam Houston would hit half of its 14 shots in the quarter, getting five each from Oramas and Baxter.
SFA would lead by as much as six in the period on a Kennedy Harris 3-point shot at the 2:31 mark to cap an 11-4 run, but the Bearkats would close strong. Baxter would score five straight points and assist on another bucket as part of a 7-2 Bearkat spurt to end the period.
Kevyn Ferriera would tie it up at 18-18 early in the second quarter, but the Ladyjacks would answer with back-to-back threes from Lovisa Brunnberg and Marissa Banfield before a layup from Chanell Hayes forced a Sam Houston timeout after an 8-0 run that needed just 36 seconds to up the lead back to 26-18.
That lead would grow to 10 a possession later, but Sam Houston would answer. A putback layup by Akarian Morgan started a 9-2 Sam Houston run that five more points from Baxter and a midrange jumper from Kiera McKinney that had the SFA lead down to just 33-30 before the Ladyjacks would add a bucket to go in up five at the half.
The Kats were hurt by the turnover bug in the third quarter, giving it away six times as the Ladyjacks held an 11-point lead going into the final quarter of play. A rebound putback by Ashleigh Cooper late in the quarter still had Sam Houston within six at 47-41, but the Ladyjacks would score seven of the final nine points of the period, including a jumper by Stevi Parker at the buzzer.
SFA would not let off the gas in the fourth quarter, starting off with a 9-0 run that swelled the lead to 63-43 less than four minutes in. The Kats would not get a score until the 5:29 mark on a short jumper from McKinney, but it would get no closer as the Ladyjacks' 21 points in the quarter would be their most of the game.


text:
To your health: Fight chronic disease with basic marinara sauce
By Leia Kedem
Did you know that eating pasta can help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cognitive problems and even skin damage? If it's topped with plenty of classic marinara sauce, it can.
Tomatoes, the primary ingredient in marinara, can prevent blood clotting and have anti-inflammatory properties to prevent a whole host of chronic conditions.
They also contain high levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that can help neutralize cell-damaging particles called free radicals.
Interestingly, unlike most other nutrients in fruits and vegetables, lycopene is more powerful when cooked. In this case, fresh is not necessarily better.
Of course, it's still a great idea to enjoy fresh tomatoes in a variety of dishes, from salsa to salads. They provide a plethora of vitamins and minerals, while their water and fiber content help fill you up on few calories. Prime tomato season is past us, so focus on processed tomatoes during the colder months. These are just as nutritious as fresh — and more so when it comes to the lycopene.
Prepared tomato sauce is a great place to start, but hundreds of options line the shelves. What should you choose? Marinara sauce can be high in salt, so look for lower-sodium versions. Those labeled as heart-healthy may be good options; look for the American Heart Association stamp of approval.
Surprisingly, marinara may also contain more sugar than you expect. If purchasing jarred or canned sauce, choose the one with the lowest levels of sugar and sodium.
While prepared sauce can be convenient and certainly healthier than creamier sauces like Alfredo, you can make it even healthier at home. Not only will you have more control over the salt and sugar, it can be much cheaper.
The recipe listed below (adapted from the University of Minnesota Extension) is a great basic marinara sauce. I often double or triple the recipe, divide into plastic containers and freeze for busy weeknights. Sometimes there's nothing better than a bowl of pasta with marinara and some Parmesan cheese, but this recipe can also be used in other Italian dishes like lasagna, baked ziti or pizza.
Don't be afraid to get creative: I like to use this sauce by cooking brown rice in the tomato sauce rather than water, then adding cooked green bell pepper, chopped chicken breast and Cajun seasoning for a healthy jambalaya. The possibilities are truly endless, so get cooking.
Basic Marinara Sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 28-ounce or 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes, no salt added
1 6-ounce can tomato paste, no salt added
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
Water as needed to thin sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Saute onion and garlic in oil until translucent. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, oregano and basil to onion mixture. Let simmer at least 20 minutes to blend flavors. If sauce is too thick, thin with water to desired consistency.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Leia Kedem is a nutrition and wellness educator with the University of Illinois Extension, serving Champaign, Ford, Iroquois and Vermilion counties. Contact her at 333-7672 or at email@example.com.


text:
Here are our eight favourite quirky girls, no doubt theyll be some blindingly obvious exclusions to this list so please leave comments for any clear omissions.
Quirky Quotes:
Mel: Hey guys, what are the chances were always bumping into each other?
Jermaine: one on one?
Mel: What are you gonna do tonight?
Brett: Im not sure
Doug: Mel? Can we go now? Weve been here for two and a half hours.
Brett: Is that Doug?
Mel: Yeah thats Doug, dont worry about him. Just because Im married to Doug doesnt mean I cant be here for you.
Friends Quiz: Who Did It - Ross, Chandler Or Joey?
How I Met Your Mother Quiz: Barney Stinson - Finish These Quotes
Friends Quiz: How Well Do You Know Joey & Chandler's Bromance?
Rosie is a Music Journalist from Newcastle upon Tyne, with a huge passion for live music. When she's not attending gigs she loves to star gaze, drink pints of tea and play the viola.


text:
Helpful resources for additional information.
We will always make ourselves available to you to answer questions and provide explanations to even the most complex questions. We know sometimes it's helpful to explore other resources to feel well informed, so we've compiled some websites you may find useful.
Social Security Administration
SSAD is proud to work with these organizations…
Click on the following links to learn more about these great causes.
- Home
- About Us
- Services
- About SSDI
- About Medicare
- FAQs
- Login
Contact Details
- 136 Longwater Drive
Ste 100
Norwell, MA 02061
- 800-825-7734
- email@example.com
- Google Map
- Contact Form


text:
Financial Accountant
|Preston, Victoria
|Contract Type:
|Finance & Commercial
This large and growing ASX listed industry leader within the Australian market is offering an excellent opportunity for a Financial Accountant with industry experience. This company is renowned for their development opportunities for employees. This is an initial 6 month contract based in the Inner North.
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will have had experience in financial reporting duties. Specifically, your responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to:
- Month end reporting to Management at a store, region and consolidated level;
- Ensuring financial information is accurate and looked at with a high level of professional scepticism;
- Preparing reconciliations for the P&L and Balance Sheet ensuring they tie back to the GL;
- Review and analyse variances in the P&L, balance sheet accounts and cash flow;
- Creating and modifying financial models within Excel;
- Other ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by senior managers.
The successful candidate will be CA/CPA qualified with industry experience. You will possess very strong excel skills, as you will be required to create and modify existing financial models. Your technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail and ability to break down complex data into meaningful analysis will be the key to your success. You will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as contact with managers with senior staff will be regular.
For a confidential discussion please call Ash Parsons on (03) 8629 1021 or 'APPLY NOW' by clicking the button below.


text:
Many of us have spent enjoyable hours at The Studio Cinema in the Bletchley Road. One of my first visits to the cinema was to see the film of the first official ascent of Everest in 1953, this was when Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing conquered the notorious peak, we were taken by the School so they must have considered it essential to the curriculum.
I don't suppose for a minute I gave it any thought of how the film actually got on the screen. However, I've discovered this old photograph of two of the backroom boys who helped make the performance possible.


text:
From 1975 until 1989, I helped promote Stroh's beer regionally, then nationally. The Stroh Brewery Company, a Detroit icon, began expanding its flagship brand Stroh's in about 1973. When I began working with them through Anthony M. Franco, Inc. Public Relations, Stroh's was sold in 11 states. Goebel, another Stroh Brewery Company beer brand, was in seven states. At the time, Stroh was the eighth largest brewing company in the United States, producing 5.1 million barrels of beer annually.
(To be clear, "Stroh" refers to Stroh Brewery Company, while "Stroh's" is the beer brand. You worked at Stroh; you drank Stroh's.)
From 1975 through 1985, Stroh expanded into all 50 states. At the same time, it acquired the Schaefer brand in 1981 and much larger Schlitz—the beer that made Milwaukee famous—in a hostile takeover in 1982. Stroh then grew to be the third largest brewing company, behind only Anheuser-Busch and Miller, brewing 24.3 million barrels of beer annually at its peak.
Stroh also added Stroh's Light and Stroh's Signature to its beer line, plus all the brands of the newly acquired companies. Eventually there were 22 brands of beer owned and marketed by the company.
As one Stroh executive put it, I had earned my "advanced public-relations degree" during my years working with them.
Working with the Stroh marketing team, we promoted the brands (mostly Stroh's beer) in a series of special events and sponsorships, from regional snowmobile races to national venues like the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tenn. Also, major racing series such as Formula One, NASCAR and Indy Car, and teams, music concerts, Toughman Contests and more.
Ultimately, Stroh could not compete against the "big boys" at A-B and Miller in the long term. In my book, The Power of Ownership: How to Build a Career and a Business, there are 61 pages with photos telling, sadly I feel, the ending of a Detroit success story. I spoke with and interviewed numerous former Stroh execs to gather the information for the book. I also detail the closing of the original brewing facility on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit, and feature photos of the plant, including when it was imploded.
My experience working with the Stroh Brewery Company was the key to building my career and set the stage for the rest of my time in PR and in business. As one of the Stroh executives put it, I earned my "advanced public-relations degree" during my years working with them.


text: Few surprises in Zuma's new Cabinet Emsie Ferreira SHARE THIS 2014-05-25 20:25 Cape Town - There have been few surprises in the Cabinet announced by President Jacob Zuma, with 14 ministers retained in their old portfolios.In one of the few surprises, Nhlanhla Nene was named finance minister and former finance chief Pravin Gordhan moved to the local government ministry. As expected, Cyril Ramaphosa becomes the country's new deputy president, and former justice minister Jeff Radebe moves to the presidency to head the now combined planning and monitoring ministries.In an interesting twist, former police commissioner Bheki Cele has been brought in from the cold and named deputy minister of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.Michael Masutha becomes the minister of justice and correctional services, another new super ministry.Zuma moved former police minister Nathi Mthethwa from the security cluster to the arts and culture portfolio in what could be seen as the demotion of a close ally in response to the 2012 killing of striking mineworkers at Marikana in the North West.The new police minister is Nkosinathi Nhleko - a former director general in the labour department.Former mineral resources minister Susan Shabangu loses her portfolio to Ngoako Ramathlodi - the former deputy minister of correctional services - and will head the new ministry for women, which will be located in the presidency.In another shake-up in the security cluster, former intelligence minister Siyabonga Cwele has been moved to a new ministry of telecommunications and postal services - created to shape the fast-growing sector as well as the post office's role in delivering financial services to remote areas, Zuma said.The president also created a new ministry of small business development, in line he said, with his second term's stated mission of focusing on growing the economy and creating jobs.That ministry will be led by Lindiwe Zulu - who has served as Zuma's international affairs advisor.However, Zuma has retained Ebrahim Patel as minister of economic development and Rob Davies as minister of trade and industry.Similarly, he has kept Dipuo Peters at Transport, Aaron Motsoaledi at health, Fikile Mbalula at sport, Blade Nzimande at higher education, Angie Mosthekga at basic education, and Edna Molewa at environmental affairs.However, she will no longer handle water affairs, as that was given to a new ministry of water and sanitation to be headed by former Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane.Maite Nkoana-Mashabane remains minister of international relations and Thulas Nxesi retains the difficult portfolio of public works. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues as defence minister and Mildred Oliphant as labour minister.Gugile Nkwinti remains minister of land reform and rural development and Bathabile Dlamini remains minister of social development.Lindiwe Sisulu becomes minister of human settlements - a post she has held in the past.Zuma announced the creation of a new information ministry that will deal with all government communication and branding and include the SA Broadcasting Corporation and the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa).It will be headed by Faith Muthambi, who has been an ordinary ANC MP.Former ANC Western Cape premier Lyn Brown becomes minister of public enterprises in a return to political prominence.Malusi Gigaba, the previous incumbent, was moved to home affairs. There he replaces Naledi Pandor, who moves to science and technology, a post she has previously held.Zuma said his new Cabinet had been given the task of stepping up delivery and overseeing a "radical phase of socio-economic transformation"."The team will implement the five-year medium-term strategic framework of government which has been developed using the National Development Plan and the ANC manifesto," he said. - SAPA SHARE THIS Read more on: cyril ramaphosa | nhlanhla nene | jacob zuma | elections 2014


text: The Trendsetters group of the Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Orange County will host a talk by Sabi Shabtai, an international authority on terrorism, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The program is $28. Information and reservations: (714) 755-5555, Ext. 222.


text:
Hemel Hempstead Town returned home empty-handed from their trip to title-chasing Maidstone United as the hosts battled back from a goal behind to take all three points.
Hemel travelled to high flying Maidstone very much as underdogs in this Vanarama National League South fixture but they can consider themselves unlucky not to have come away with at least a point.
The visitors started brightly with a strong wind behind their backs and Stones keeper Lee Worgan was forced into an early save from a long range effort.
Keeping the pressure on, The Tudors forced some corners and then took the lead after just seven minutes when Ricky Wellard found space in the box and drove the ball past Worgan to silence the large home crowd.
The wind started to cause more problems for Hemel than Maidstone, with the ball frequently running away from the on running forwards.
Maidstone came more into the game as the ball held up for them and they started to create and miss opportunities.
It wasn't long before they levelled the scores after Callum Davies received the ball on the right; it appeared to bounce up and hit his hand before he controlled it but he wasted no time in setting his sights and fired into the top corner.
Maidstone then missed a couple of decent chances, but with the half time interval approaching, it looked like Hemel had weathered the storm and were heading into the break level.
With three minutes of injury time played, a back pass to Jamie Butler looked harmless enough but the normally reliable custodian tried to pass the ball rather than put his foot through it and it was intercepted by Vas Karagiannis, who rounded the keeper before crashing the ball into the top corner to give his side a somewhat fortuitous half time lead.
The second half saw Maidstone struggle with the wind behind them, often over-hitting passes and it was Hemel who created the better opportunities.
However, Adam Bailey-Dennis received a second yellow card for the same offence as his first – handball – and the visitors were down to 10 men.
It didn't seem to affect their efforts as they pushed forward for the equaliser.
Michael Richens saw Worgen tip his long range effort over the bar and Wellard had an excellent chance to level but he hit his shot straight at the keeper who pushed the ball away. It bounced just in front of Mat Mitchel-King who just couldn't get a touch on it, with the goal gaping.
Maidstone were also reduced to 10 men when Jack Paxman saw red, also for a second yellow, but the Kent side held on to grab all three points.
Hemel – 1:Butler 2:Ben Herd © 3:Reiss Greenidge 4:Adam Bailey-Dennis 5: Oliver Thorne 6:Matt Spring 7: Ricky Wellard (Jack Kelly) 8: Michael Richens (Mat
Mitchel-King) 9:Ibra Sekajja 10: Morgan Ferrier 11: Graeme Montgomery (Harry
Hickford). Subs not used: Xavier Vidal, Colm Parrott
Attendance: 2481.
Tudors man of the match: Ollie Thorne.


text:
CHICAGO (CBS) — Blues fans are smiling big tonight as Chicago icon, Buddy Guy was honored tonight for groundbreaking music.
He's now amongst the very few, a Kennedy Center Honoree, the top honor for an artist in the country.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the legend and the state of Chicago blues.
Before he was a genre's juggernaut, he played a stage where a couple young comics, eons ago, practiced a schtick. They're names were Belushi and Akroyd.
[worldnow id=8106595 width=320 height=240 type=video]
Edwards trekked up 50 stairs to the owner, a near nonagenarian with an earing.
"A rebel," said Kingston Mines owner "Doc" Pellegrino. "A bit of a rebel, but not a wild rebel."
A legend, on a legend
"He's been a very good ambassador for the blues," said Pellegrino.
"He's vastly known for his speed licks which is part of the fire he brought to blues," said blues…
View original post 88 more words


text:
Virgin Islands Vacation, Best Virgin Islands Beaches
October 27, 2009 by bestvacations
Filed under Beach Vacations
Are you aware of US Virgin Islands? Maybe, you don't even know that such a country exists. If you know it, you probably hear it because of Tim Duncan. But actually, there is a country called so and it has pretty high tourism revenue compared to small area of it.
Virgin Islands consists of three main island that are called Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas but there are a number of smaller islands as well. These bunches of islands are situated in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, a bit east of Puerto Rico.
Even though, the set of islands are quite isolated, one can arrive in the country by plane since there are two airports belonging Saint Croix and Saint Thomas.
Also, there are cruise ship trips that bring 2 million visitors to the country every year. Due to this easiness of international transportation, Virgin Islands has variety of newcomers from all around the world such as the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, France, India and the United States. Those people who have different ethnicities surely have reasons for traveling to the US Virgin Islands.
Let us list you a few of those reasons. First of all, the US Virgin Islands is a great place to lie down along the long, white sand beaches and enjoy the taste of the sun. Also, the sea is as clear as the pure water, therefore, you would not want to get out of the sea while swimming and also the islands have a mild weather overall. Beside of the summer activities, there are plenty of national parks and coral reefs in the country such as Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument and the Buck Island Reef National Monument. And this feature also makes the US Virgin Islands a beautiful diving centre.
Since the US Virgin Islands is considered to be a green country in terms of its natural beauties, it is quite possible for visitors to have an ecological trip as well. All in all, the US Virgin Islands has the all variety of alternatives for a vacation. You can hike, sunbathe, play golf in various courts, go on an ecological trip, and dive in this set of islands, which is an indication of an amazing holiday.
Best Adventure Vacations in US, Trip in the Canyon
June 18, 2009 by bestvacations
Filed under Adventure Travels
Adventure has been a matter of curiosity for years in which age or status people are not important. People may get bored of the routine life, so they want to try new experiences. This is why there are many people who want to spend time in adventure vacations. Once they try these excellences, they want to do it one more or so. They not only experience only themselves, but they also suggest and bring their family members to adventure vacations.
There are many types of adventure vacations. You can have an access to whichever you prefer. The organizations prepare all the details for a good vacation for all ages. You can participate in water, mountain activities, wildlife tours, and cave activities with any of your friend whichever ages he is in.
In these activities teenagers have their first experience of an exact freedom. Parents are also have great times in the activities they have not tried for a long time. As it is well known, modern life caused people to forget the natural life and the perfect attraction of the nature. Additionally, it provides you to spend fruitful time with your family which you do not share in modern life.
Where can you experience these activities? Known as the address for adventure, United States is the best place to go by means of having an access to many water and land activities. But, the heart of adventure is beating in the Grand Canyon located on Arizona.
The Grand Canyon is known as the most popular adventure land as culture, history, and nature are in combination in this place. Their perfect harmony attracts many families and teenagers to find what they are looking for.
You can understand the real beauty of the canyon by reaching the canyon's rim in which vastness attracts your attention to the value of the natural life. Another opportunity the canyon provides is the travel through a watery path. Colorado River presents you to taste the fresh smell of the water, and walking by watching its movements to the canyon's walls. If you are keen on the geological beauties, then you should visit the Colorado River. The Canyon provides not only geological taste but also side hiking, an awesome scenery and many bodies of water. All of these activities are available for all members of the family.
On your trip in the Canyon, you will have the experience of seeing the Lake Mead. In this lake you see the bigger picture of the canyon and hear the relaxing voice of the water. When you are travelling along the canyon, you will coincide with the Lower Granite Gorge, the Hurricane Fault Zone, the Grand Wash Cliffs, and the Lake Mead.
In the canyon, you have an access to the ranches in the state in which you can experience hiking, horseback riding, skeet shooting, and ATV riding. You can visit the Bar 10 Ranch which is the oldest ranch of the state. As it provides many activities, the Bar 10 Ranch is the mostly preferred ranch in the state.
Top Alaska Destinations, Things To Do in Alaska, US Best Destinations, Alaska Vacations
March 21, 2009 by bestvacations
Filed under Alaska Vacations, North America Vacations
If you were to overlay a map of the state of Alaska over top of a map of the same scale of the lower 48 United States, you would be amazed to find that Alaska stretches nearly from coast to coast, and from the Canadian to the Mexican border. With 570,374 square miles of land, Alaska is easily the largest of the 50 United States. It also has the longest coastline of all the states.
Alaska is rich in natural resources such as petroleum, natural gas, coal, and gold, and it features over 3,500,000 lakes, making it a very "wet" state as well. Marshland and wetland permafrost also co-exist with 16,000 square miles of glacier ice.
Although home to less than one million inhabitants, over 10 percent of Alaskans classify themselves as Native descent. Of these, approximately 4,000 are Aleuts, 12,300 are Athabascan, 15,200 are Inupiat, 9,300 are Tlingit/Haida, 1,300 are Tsimshian, and 21,000 are Yupik. The various Alaska Natives differ in ethnic origin, culture, and language. Originally reaching Alaska by way of the Bering Land Bridge (which is submerged now), Alaska Natives live in a number of different geographic and climatological regions. Read more
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Best Family Hotels, Maui Family Vacations
March 4, 2009 by bestvacations
Filed under Family Vacations, Hawaii Vacations, Vacations with Kids
Beaches have always been the center of great joy and relaxation. The sunlights dropping on your body make you forget the stress of daily life. Other than that, recreations you enjoy with your family enables you to feel the big relation with your kids. We have an address which exactly makes real this definition, Maui. The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, in the southwest side of Maui, offers you happy beach times. The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is Hawaii's only luxury all-suite and villa oceanfront resort.
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui beach resort features a full-service spa and salon, 24-hour fitness center, three swimming pools, casual and fine dining in four restaurants, gourmet bakery and deli, boutique shopping, full wedding coordination services, events function space, a business center and is located close to Wailea's golf courses.
What are the activities you can do here? You can feel the drops of the vast blue by snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing. Additionally, Maui presents happy times for golf and tennis lovers. It has not only three championship golf courses but also fourteen excellent tennis courts. If you say now it is time to rest your body with dancing fingers, then you are on the way to go massage center, the Spa Kea Lani. One of the other activity the hotel offers is Keiki Lani Center for kids. If your children are aged between 5 and 13, here is the best place for them to leave while you are shopping or drinking coffee with your friends. We are sure that they will have a good time while building sand castles, learning how to dance, and painting coconuts. But, keep in mind that as they have limit in the number of children to take, you should make reservation beforehand. Without any doubt, you will want to explore the island in a detailed way. Do not worry about the money you will pay for extra. There are packages which offer affordable tours with your family members. Moreover, these packages include free rental cars. Read more
San Diego Zoo, Vacations with Kids, the Biggest Zoo in US, World's Best Zoos
January 28, 2009 by bestvacations
Filed under Vacations with Kids, World's Best Zoos
One of the best and the biggest zoos in the US is the San Diego Zoo. Dr. Harry Wegeforth, the San Diego Zoo's founder, started this wonderful zoo in the year 1916. This zoo is also a botanical park with more than 700,000 plants. Dr. Harry brought plants and animals from all over the world, and now this zoo has become one of the most liked and visited zoos in the world. The kids love this zoo for the variety it offers. Get the San Diego Zoo coupons to save more money.
The San Diego Zoo is home to giant pandas, Africa's lowland gorillas, tree kangaroos brought from New Guinea, Mongolia's wild Przewalski horses, Galapagos's giant tortoises, New Zealand's long-billed kiwis, giraffes, emus, and many other exotic and rare species, making it an exotic and popular zoo. Watching so many animals living together and play at the San Diego Zoo is not to be missed!
Visit this zoo in a double-decker bus, and also see the smaller children's zoo within the San Diego Zoo, which has a show of performing sea-lions, a noted attraction for the kids! It has a nursery for the baby animals, and also has a petting area where your children can hug the sheep and goats! Read more


text:
Q. When can I prune a 'Jane' Magnolia so it grows more tree-like rather than shrub like-
We planted a 'Jane' Magnolia in May. We want to prune it so it looks like a tree rather than a shrub but are not sure when to do it. Should we be doing it now or waiting until it's more established? It's about 3/4 ft tall.
Dear Tricia: The Magnolia 'Jane" naturally is limbed fairly close to the ground. Since this is the case, you should start now removing the lower limbs and gradually keep removing them as the tree grows. It probably will naturally have low limbs, but will look more tree-like if the lowest limbs are removed.
FAQ Actions
Was this helpful? 1 0


text:
Harris (2014) in a popular higher education publication writes that the effect of the system of referring to academic writers exclusively by their surname distances readers from the author and reinforces the idea that only work published by universities is worthy of critical engagement. I agree with Karen Harris, tutor of English for academic purposes in the Language Centre at the University of the Arts London. Her article "Beyond the ivory tower" in Times Higher Education makes a strong case for a review of the current orthodoxy of what is valid academic work, otherwise the seismic shift to online discourse will leave academics in their ivory towers calculating the number of angels who could dance on a pin.
Ray Stoneham
Principal lecturer
Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Humanities
University of Greenwich


text:
Hello and welcome! I know many of you are bracing for a big storm. Why not download some Freebies to work on while you're snowed in? Here's what I found today.
* the Crafting Chicks have Valentine Printables
* Create with TLC has:
Spouse Word Art,
Vintage Dog Graphics,
Cookies and Milk Digi Papers,
and Nat'l Spouse Day "In The Dog House"
* Desert Diva has Love Always
* Enchanted Place of Neli has:
01/25 Frame A,
01/25 Frame B,
01/24 Frame A,
01/24 Frame B,
and 01/24 Frame C
* Far Far Hill has Vintage Style Hearts
* Free Dearie Dolls has Two Hearts Are Better Than One
* Free Pretty Things for You has an 8x10 Print
* Ginger's House has Word Art
* the Graphics Fairy has:
a Vintage Strawberry Label,
a Vintage Donkey Valentine,
and Retro Chorus Line Dancers
* Mein Lila Park has:
Polka Dot Paper,
a 2015 Children's Calendar,
and Girly Borders Scrapbook Paper
* the Old Design Shop has:
Trebons Onions,
Puppy and Kitten Valentine Printable Envelope,
and a Dog Rose
* Raspberry Road Designs has a Roots and Wings QP Freebie
* Wings of Whimsy has Valentines Part 1
That's it for me for today! Be sure and come back tomorrow for more and don't forget to thank the artists for their generosity.
Snoopy :D


text:
Pen-y-garn, Ceredigion
Pen-y-garn, looking south towards Bow Street
|1,888 [1]
|British English
Welsh (68.8% of population)[2]
|OS grid reference
|Principal area
|Ceremonial county
|Sovereign state
|United Kingdom
|Post town
|Postcode district
|Dialling code
|Mid and West Wales
|EU Parliament
|UK Parliament
Pen-y-garn is a small village in the Tirymynach district of Ceredigion, Wales, approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-east of Aberystwyth.[3] Along with the hamlet of Rhydypennau, Pen-y-garn is now often considered to be part of the neighbouring larger village of Bow Street. All three places stretch in a long narrow strip along the main Aberystwyth to Machynlleth road (A487). As well as the houses on the main road from Cross Street (Y Lon Groes) up to Ysgol Rhydypennau, Pen-y-garn also includes the housing estates of Maes Ceiro, Bryn Meillion, Maes y Garn and Cae'r Odyn.
Pen-y-garn (head of the cairn) derives its name from its proximity to a former Bronze Age cairn known as Carn Maelgwyn, which is believed to have once stood near the present Capel y Garn somewhere in the vicinity of what is now Maes Ceiro (formerly known as Cae Dôlmaelgwyn).[4] The cairn is remembered in the house names of 'Maelgwyn House' and 'Llys Maelgwyn'. It appears to have been destroyed in the eighteenth-century, when its stone seems to have been plundered for work on the nearby Turnpike road (now represented by the A487).
On the hill overlooking Pen-y-garn, called Foel Goch, is Caergywydd farm. John Graham Williams claimed that the hill was the site of a small hillfort connected with the larger nearby Iron Age hillfort of Hen Gaer.[5] But his claims with regard to this have not been substantiated, and appear to be based solely on the name of the farm and its position, as well as a misplaced belief that the first element of this was the Welsh word 'caer' meaning 'a fort'. However the earliest available attestations of the farm name are in the form 'Cae'r Gowydd', where the words 'cae'r' means 'the field' and not 'a fort'. Neither was the original farm on its present location. Rather it was actually some distance down the slopes of the hill on the north side of the Aberystwyth to Machynlleth road, near to Bow Street brook, and its name is probably connected with this location instead of that of the current farmhouse.
Religious Buildings[edit]
At the heart of Pen-y-garn is a Calvinistic Methodist chapel called 'Capel y Garn'. Evan Richardson, teacher John Elias and Hugh Owen were the first Nonconformists or dissenters to preach in the area in about 1780. A chapel was first erected in 1793, and a new chapel was built on the site in 1833 after the congregation grew too large.
Pen-y-garn has a butcher's shop (formerly I. O. Thomas but now called Bow Street Butchery), and a fish and chip shop (taken over by new owners, and renamed 'Greenfield Fish & Chips', it now offers Chinese takeaway food as well).
The present Ysgol Rhydypennau is actually located in Pen-y-garn, though the old Rhydypennau school building overlooks nearby Rhydypennau.
Notable residents[edit]
- Dewi Morgan (1877–1971), bard, scholar and journalist, who lived at 'Garn House'
- Tom Macdonald (1900–1980), journalist and novelist, who lived the a cottage now called 'Llys Aeron'
- J. T. Rees (1857–1949), musician and composer
- ^ Total population of Tirymynach ("Census, 2001".)
- ^ Population of Tirymynach with some knowledge of Welsh ("Census, 2001".)
- ^ Davies, Elwyn, Rhestr o Enwau Lleoedd/A Gazetteer of Welsh Place-Names (Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru/University of Wales Press, Caerdydd/Cardiff, 1958), p. 96
- ^ Jones, Vernon, 'Pen-y-Garn', Y Tincer, Rhif 16, Chwefror 1978
- ^ Williams, J. G., A Short Account of the British Encampments Lying Between the Rivers Rheidol & Llyfnant in the County of Cardigan, and their connection with the Mines (Aberystwyth 1866); Williams, J. G., 'Ancient Encampments Near Aberystwyth, Read at Machynlleth, 1866', Archaeologia Cambrensis: The Journal of the Cambrian Archaeological Association, Vol. XIII, Third Series, No. LI, July 1867.
- Macdonald, Tom (1975). The White Lanes of Summer. Macmillan, London. ISBN 0-333-17975-7


text:
Free shipping on all local orders
R500 shipping will be added to all international orders under R2000 due to high courier costs and will take (5-10 days)
All International orders over R2000 will be free.
We use Courier It as our trusted Courier Company, your order can be tracked here: http://www.courierit.co.za using the waybill number provided.
Once processed, your order will automatically be updated online with your waybill number used for tracking. If you have placed an order in store, you will be emailed your tracking number.


text:
The 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced and Nina Simone, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, the Moody Blues and the Cars will be honoured in a ceremony at Cleveland's Public Hall on April 14, 2018. Sister Rosetta Tharpe will also be honoured with the Early Influence Award.
Bon Jovi took to Twitter to express his appreciation, posting a video where he said, "Thanks for inducting us into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — long time coming, but it's finally here!"
Thank you. See you in Cleveland. #rockhall2018 https://t.co/DXHQLQsDGU pic.twitter.com/3ubfmIyMfs— Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) December 13, 2017
Among the long list of nominees this year were Depeche Mode, Kate Bush, Judas Priest, LL Cool J, Link Wray, Rage Against the Machine and Chaka Khan. British band Radiohead was also nominated, in its first year of eligibility, but the band was not particularly enthused by the nomination, with member Jonny Greenwood telling the press, "I don't care."
While some of the inductees haven't performed in years, most of them are expected to at the April event. (Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres told Rolling Stone that he hopes members Richie Sambora and Alec John Such will consider reuniting for the occasion.) Special guests will likely be invited to honour Nina Simone, who died in 2003, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who died in 1973.
Read more:
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ben Harper, J. Moss and more: our favourite gospel songs
From Cardi B to Nina Simone: 5 artists who changed Ibeyi's lives


text:
Our Journey of Hope
Cancer care ministry is a hope ministry. While it involves prayer, counsel, visits and assistance, it is centered on bringing God's hope to patients and their caregivers, family and friends. This requires an understanding of the impact of cancer, how people react to it and how God has called His people to respond. Come learn about and receive training in how you can serve and give hope. Maybe you or your family has been directly impacted by cancer. You have much to give to this ministry. You could be a person who has a passion to minister to people and families in great need of emotional and spiritual support. You can make a difference and we want to show you how.
For Information Contact: Bob Simmons email@example.com


text:
During our "Free Shoes" contest, we were made aware of the great need for running shoes for youth in our local area. We are starting a Kicks for Kids fund drive to help address this need. For every $25 donated, Sole 2 Soul will give a pair of high quality runnng shoes to a local child (Central Valley). Our goal is to provide 250 pairs. The kids identified are all involved in running programs and range in age from Jr. High to High School. Please help us make this a successful effort. Donations will be accepted until November 26th and any amount will be appreciated. Shoes will be provided the first week of December and we will share the stories and pictures on Facebook and in our next newsletter.
Feel free to email email@example.com if you have any questions.
Thank you!!


text:
We have listed all of the Alcova food pantries that we have found. With help from users like you we have compiled a list of some. If you know of a food pantry that is not included here, please submit new food pantries to our database by going to the ADD A LISTING link on the header of our website.
Food Pantries in Alcova, Wyoming
Alcova Baptist Church Food Bank
View Website and Full Address
Alcova, WY - 82620
(307) 235-0524
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays.Go To Details Page For More Information


text:
This video provides an overview of the easy steps you have to follow if you want to transform an ordinary photo into an exquisite canvas print. Actually, you're just a "click" away to discover how this customization process works at Snappy Canvas – the ultimate choice for everybody's photo printing needs!
All of snappy canvases are lovingly made using:
- Fine Art Museum quality Canvas materials
- UV Protection to prevent damage from harmful sun-rays
- Water Resistance for extra durability
- Archival inks for long term fade resistance
- High Quality cotton/polyester blend canvas


text:
Two new editions of classic games promise a celebration of action and adventure: Sentinels of the Multiverse: Enhanced Edition, a cooperative card game from Greater Than Games, and Duel of Ages II, a board game from Worldspanner.
In Sentinels of the Multiverse, two to five players take on the role of comic book superheroes with names like Legacy, Absolute Zero, Tachyon and Haka. Together they battle one of four super-villains determined to destroy the heroes.
Players begin by selecting which hero they will play and agreeing upon a villain they will all battle. Additionally, players must select a specific environment card that sets the stage for the action. Each superhero and villain has his own unique deck with special powers and tactics.
The action begins by revealing the top card from the villain's deck, which initiates some kind of an attack upon the heroes. Then each hero may take a turn, drawing or playing cards in an attempt to stop the villain. Finally, the top card from the environment deck is revealed, adding yet another challenge for the heroes to overcome.
Each hero and villain has a set number of hit points on his card and the game is essentially a race to see who will be eliminated first — the heroes or the villain.
Sentinels is a fast-paced and engaging card game that provides plenty of challenge and a lot of player options. The cooperative aspect is a lot of fun, as players must work together to best manage their cards in the most effective manner possible. Players begin to feel the heat when one of their own takes critical damage, resulting in tense combat and several near-misses.
Game play itself is fairly basic, though the theme really shines from beginning to end. Beautiful artwork draws players into this generic comic book world, and fun, unexpected twists like the arrival of paparazzi, a meteor storm or a triggered self-destruct sequence will have you alternatively laughing and sweating.
Originally released in 2011, this new Enhanced Edition features a bigger box and card dividers for easier storage, as well as tokens for hit points and other effects. Greater Than Games has already released several expansions to Sentinels if you want to take your adventures further. Recommended for ages 13 and up, Sentinels of the Multiverse plays in between 30 and 60 minutes.
Duel of Ages II takes place in the year 2384, where people from across the galaxy tune in to watch some very usual games. Two to eight players join either the black team or the white team as they engage in one of many different scenarios involving characters from history, lore, science-fiction and fantasy.
The board consists of a series of modular "platters" that are connected by several smaller, triangular "keys." The various platters contain different terrain that your character tokens must navigate, and the keys offer starting position domes for players, team bases and more.
The heart of DOA II, however, is the character cards. Each character card contains a wealth of statistics and data about the subject, everything from intelligence and strength to stealth and honor ratings and combat values. Throughout the game, these stats must be constantly compared to adventure challenges, treasure items and combat cards.
Objectives in scenarios vary, and the game encourages experimentation. Players may wish to engage in simple elimination or might want to sabotage the other team's base, or perhaps simply get more of their characters to the other side of the board.
First of all, it needs to be said that DOA II is not for everybody. This is a very unusual game for a variety of reasons, and no doubt some gamers will be overloaded with the stats and other options. That being said, the word that best describes DOA II is simply "Wow!" The sheer level of choices offered by this game is amazing, and the combat card system is both intense and elegant. Everybody loves to roll dice, but DOA II's card combat is incredibly innovative and will have players on the edge of their seats with every draw.
The real magic is the epic stories this game tells. Where else can you have a standoff between Scotland's legendary William Wallace and World War II U.S. Army General James Gavin? The scope and combinations that this game offers are truly astounding. The game itself is a lot of fun.
The original DOA was followed by several expansions. For this new release, Worldspanner offers the base game, as well as a Master Set that includes all of the original expansions. The Master Set adds little in the way of rules, but abounds in new platters, keys, items and, most important of all, characters. The base game boasts 48 characters, and the Master Set includes 144 more. Playing the same game twice is a mathematical impossibility with DOA II.
DOA II is recommended for ages 12 and up. Play time varies with scenario.
Cody K. Carlson holds a master's degree in history from the University of Utah and currently teaches at SLCC. He has also appeared on many local stages, including Hale Center Theater and Off Broadway Theater. Email: [email protected].


text:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Released: November 18, 2016
I saw this movie the weekend that is came out but I have been debating writing a review for it because it wasn't my favorite thing and I hate that when it comes to the Harry Potter universe.
In the movie, we follow Newt Scamander and a trip to New York City. Bad things are happening and his beasts are starting to be blamed for some evil in the city. The plot was pretty good, all things considered, but that is really there are supposed to be a total of five movies and they needed it to lead somewhere. However I did find some faults, but firs lets talk about the good...
I LOVED the beasts! Everything about them was fun and adorable and if I could have a Niffler I would. He is hilarious. The creators did a wonderful job imagining these animals, they are close enough to realistic to make me believe that they could exist. I also really enjoyed the Muggle (No-Mag)/ Wizard interactions in the movie and very sad when it ended. I liked how Newt felt about the animals. He was a advocate for them and I love seeing that for ANY animals (even fantastical ones). Lastly, I loved the nostalgic feel of it all - wizards and magic and evil and the Harry potter world again and the music that makes me all tingly when I hear it because of the joy that HP brought me. I really loved all that...
But, I did have a very big issue with the movie overall. There was almost no character development and I don't know if that is because the beasts were supposed to be what we cared about or if the ending was supposed to pull it together and note that a different story is actually going to be told but I was just disappointed. I liked Newt because he liked animals, but is that enough... not really I wanted to know his place in everything. I wanted more of Tina's back story as an Auror and what happened there. I wanted to love them and feel for them and what they wanted/needed but there was none of that.
I assume that in the coming movies we may not be following Newt as the lead character so maybe they felt no need to dive into him as a character more, but a movie should be able to stand on its own and lack of character development on this one made it fall very short for me. I gave it 3 stars because of the nostalgia and the cute-pie beasties, not really anything else.
I do hope that you enjoyed it though :)