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The Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) conducts financial and performance audits as required by section 13 of the Audit Act 1994 (the Act).
Financial statement audits provide independent assurances to Parliament and the community that the information contained in the financial statements of public sector entities is presented fairly in accordance with Australian accounting standards and applicable legislation.
A performance audit is an audit which evaluates whether an organisation or government program is achieving its objectives effectively, and doing so economically and efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant legislation.
Financial statement audits are undertaken on around 550 public sector entities each year. Around half of these audits are undertaken by our own staff, and the remainder are undertaken by audit service providers following a process of contestability overseen by the Auditor-General.
As the Auditor-General is the principal auditor of all public sector entities, quality assurance reviews are undertaken by office staff on all audit work before issuing an audit opinion on the financial statements of public agencies.
Performance audits extend beyond the examination of the financial affairs and transactions of a government agency to encompass wider management issues of significance to the community. The performance audit process begins with the planning phase which identifies the issues to be examined, timing, objectives, approach to be used and the resources required.
The next stage involves the evidence gathering; encompassing examination and evaluation of information, the development of suggestions and formulation of conclusions. The results of each audit are discussed with, and formally communicated to, senior management of audited organisations. The audit process culminates in the Auditor-General presenting a report on the audit to Parliament.
More information on how audits are conducted can be found in our Audit Practice Statement and our Performance Audit Practice Statement.
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For financial audits, audit evidence includes information from accounting records used to prepare the report and other relevant information. Accounting records generally include data from accounting entries and supporting documents. These include cheques and details of electronic fund transfers, invoices, contracts, general and subsidiary ledgers, and journal entries. Work sheets and spreadsheets supporting cost allocations, computations, reconciliations and disclosures are also examples.
For performance audits, audit evidence gathered is usually broader than that obtained for the audit of a financial report. Some examples include strategic plans, tender documents, business cases, Cabinet submissions, consultant's reports, legal opinions and contracts with private providers. These documents can be accessed even if they are in draft form or subject to privacy restrictions.
However, persuasive audit evidence must have the same characteristics whether it is obtained as part of a financial or performance audit. That is, the evidence must be sufficient and appropriate. Audit evidence is cumulative and is also gathered to corroborate management representations.
More information can be found in our Audit Evidence Brochure.
The Auditor-General has broad powers under the Act to access information necessary to perform audits. Under section 12 of the Act, the Auditor-General or an authorised representative can access information that is otherwise subject to secrecy or other disclosure restrictions, such as Cabinet documents.
If there is lack of cooperation by someone representing an entity subject to audit, under section 11 of the Act, the Auditor-General can compel individuals to provide information and to perform a search for any documents in the possession, custody or control of any authority.
The Auditor-General rarely uses the powers governed by section 11 as authorities usually cooperate with requests for information.
More information about section 11 of the Act.


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Newberry students to put on multicultural show
Featuring singing, dancing and costumes from around the world, students from Newberry Elementary and High schools will perform in a multicultural show Monday night. The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Newberry High School Auditorium, located at 400 SW 258th St. Admission is $5 and open to the public. Newberry High's Spanish Club and Newberry Elementary's Step Team will perform, along with guest performers from the community who will present music and dance from India and Africa.


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Eagles, Vick agree to new deal
BY ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
2/12/13 at 6:14 AM
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Michael Vick took a significant pay cut to stay with the Philadelphia Eagles and compete for a starting job.
The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback agreed Monday to a restructured three-year contract with the Eagles, just two seasons after signing a $100 million extension that included $35.5 million in guaranteed money. The new deal is essentially for one year, however.
A source familiar with the contract said Vick could earn up to $10 million in 2013 if he meets all his performance incentives, and the team will void the remaining two years on March 15. That person spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms haven't been released.
Vick was slated to earn about $16 million next season, including a $3 million roster bonus. He lost his starting job to rookie Nick Foles last season, but new coach Chip Kelly will give him a chance to win it back.
"I am grateful and proud to be a Philadelphia Eagle," Vick wrote on Twitter. "My heart is in Philly and this community is important to me."
Vick had a breakout year in 2010, leading the Eagles to the NFC East title, winning The Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year award and starting in the Pro Bowl. But he has battled injuries and inconsistency the last two years.
"What I look at is skillset first and foremost," Kelly said. "What he can do, how he can throw the football, how he can beat people with his feet. And you have to look at the landscape for other quarterbacks. I guess the best way I can put this is I agree there is a change of scenery going on here."
Since the Eagles hired Kelly to replace Andy Reid, there has been plenty of speculation about which quarterback will run his aggressive, up-tempo offense. Although Kelly has been effusive in his praise for Foles, the slow-footed, pocket-passer isn't an ideal fit for a zone-read offense. Kelly, however, said he will cater his offense around his players' strengths.
"I don't think what we do offensively can be said in one or two words that we're either this or we're this," Kelly said. "We're an equal-opportunity scoring operation. Whether we run the ball over the goal line or throw the ball over the goal line really doesn't bother me, it's how do we move the football.
"There have been games we've had to throw it in our league 50 times and there are games we have to run it 50 times. You need to be built for the long haul. There is a skill set that Nick has that really excites me about him. I think we've got an older quarterback in Michael who is 32 now, and have a younger guy in Nick who is going into his second year, and I think it's the ideal situation for us moving forward this season."
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ARDMORE, Pa. — With stronger credit, a business can borrow at a lower cost, with more favorable terms
ARDMORE, Pa. — Things go a lot easier when potential lenders, suppliers and partners can decide to take a risk based on a laundry business' credit history and capability of repaying obligations. With strong business credit, a business can borrow at a lower cost, with more favorable terms. In fact, many small businesses with good business credit have discovered it is possible to get loans without an onerous and often embarassing personal guarantee.
Obviously, business credit is quite difficult to get. For any small-business owner, navigating the credit and lending world can feel like a vicious Catch-22. Most commercial banks and traditional lenders are reluctant to loosen their purse strings until would-be borrowers have proven themselves with a strong credit history. But it's difficult to develop that good record when no one will lend in the first place.
When a business issues or extends credit to another business, it's referred to as "trade" credit. Trade, or business, credit is the single largest source of lending in the world.
Information about trade credit transactions is gathered by the credit bureaus to create a business credit report using the business name, address and federal tax identification number (FIN), also known as an employer identification number (EIN). The business credit bureaus use this compiled data to generate a report about a company's business credit transactions. In many cases, those extending credit will rely on that business credit report to determine if they want to extend credit—and how much credit they'll give.
The major business credit bureaus that compile and provide copies of the reports are:
Unfortunately, because information provided to the business credit bureaus is submitted voluntarily—no business is required to send it in—the credit bureaus may never receive much, or even any, information about a coin laundry business' credit transactions. In fact, many businesses go for years racking up business credit without any of it being reported to the credit bureaus.
Fortunately, there are a number of proven strategies that can help establish the credit worthiness of any laundry business and gain recognition from the credit reporting agencies:
1. If not already incorporated, forming a corporation or LLC (Limited Liability Company) to operate the laundry business, and obtaining an FIN or EIN from the IRS should be considered. Corporations and LLCs afford business owners liability protection, and a business credit profile can be created that is separate from the owner's personal debts.
2. Every laundry business should be registered with some, if not all, of the business credit bureaus. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), for example, is one of the main business credit bureaus and maintains its own business credit score. An established business with an EIN can begin the process by applying for a free DUNS number. The number is how lenders will determine the operation's creditworthiness (most business credit card and lending companies will ask for a D&B number during the application process).
3. Apply for a business credit card. Although most major credit card companies require that cardholders be in business for at least two years before they will extend credit, there are many small, local banks that are more accommodating to small businesses. They may be even more accommodating if an owner or manager is savvy enough to set up a business bank account with them!
Even though the laundry business may not require more credit cards to finance its operations, it should still apply for more business credit cards. In business, the 5-3-2 rule is key—a business' credit record is not considered established and solid until it has at least five trade accounts, at least three credit cards, and at least two small loans fully paid off.
4. Comply with all business requirements. Not being in compliance with local, state and federal rules, ordinances, regulations and laws can raise red flags with both credit bureaus and those who grant credit. Potential red flags include such things as a lack of a business license or a phone line. Many suppliers will not grant credit to another business that hasn't taken the steps to set the operation up with the proper licenses or meet local, state and federal requirements.
5. Financial statements and a professional business plan are a necessity, particularly in today's economy. These documents are also required by many credit grantors.
6. Finding companies willing to grant credit to the laundry business without a personal credit check or guarantee is also a good strategy. When a supplier grants a business credit, it is important to ensure they report the payment experiences to a credit bureau. This step can help build a business credit report as well as provide a financial foundation for the operation.
7. Manage debt so the laundry business, large or small, won't experience trouble making payments, which will negatively affect its credit score.
8. Monthly payments to credit grantors will keep a business credit profile active.
9. Get a website. It may not seem like a must in building or maintaining business credit, but D&B now shows and lists websites on credit files. Many banks also use the fact the operation has a website as a positive factor in determining the creditworthiness of a borrower.
Information in this article is provided for educational and reference purposes only. It is not intended to provide specific advice or individual recommendations. Consult a financial adviser for advice regarding your particular situation.
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CHICAGO — Recent developments in our troubled economy have served to dramatize how credit can be a valuable friend or a dreadful foe. Used sensibly, credit can be a powerful asset in your business life. Use it carelessly and it can become your worst enemy.
You may not need to use credit every day, but when you need it, you can't afford to have the door closed in your face. Here are nine ways to put credit to work for you and your laundry and not against you:
If your credit score is "good," it will be easy for you to get credit when you need it. If your score is "bad," you may find it impossible to get credit from anyone.
If you are operating your store as a sole proprietor or partnership, it isn't possible to separate your personal credit from your business credit; your score for both will be the same. To learn more about how your credit score is calculated, visit www.ftc.gov.
The three credit reporting agencies (CRAs), Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, are required by law to provide you with a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months at your request. You can order your free report online at www.annualcreditreport.com, or by calling 877-322-8228.
If your business is incorporated, you may want to register with Dun & Bradstreet using your legal business name. Registration will provide you with a DUNS number, a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as a universal standard for identifying and keeping track of the more than 120 million businesses in the D&B database. There is a fee for this service, but a DUNS number will help to establish your credibility with suppliers and vendors.
You can improve your score by:
Whenever possible, don't charge more than you can pay off in full when your monthly credit card bills arrive. When you pay the full balance on your credit card bill each month, you're taking advantage of an interest-free loan from the card issuer. That's the smartest way to use a credit card.
If you make only minimum payments on a significant balance, it can take years, and sometimes decades, to pay off the full debt. Once you fall into the "minimum-payment trap," it can be difficult if not impossible to dig your way out.
If you have a number of credit card accounts but use only a few of them, it's best to close out the unused ones. However, be sure to keep the cards that you've had the longest and cancel the newest cards. The CRAs like to see a long record of prompt payments. Too many new cards will tend to lower your credit score.
If you have more than one or two unused cards, spread out the cancellations over a period of several months. A rash of card cancellations in quick succession is another red flag for the monitoring agencies.
If you and your laundry don't already have a long and favorable credit history, opening a new credit line will tend to lower your score. New accounts lower the average age of your accounts. That, in turn, affects your credit score.
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St Catherine's and Ventnor Rotary Grand Draw 2012
Holidays, breaks at top hotels and Bestival tickets are just some of the prizes up for grabs in the St Catherine's and Ventnor Rotary Grand Draw launched by the High Sheriff, NickHayward.
This is the first Grand Draw organised by the groups and they aim to raise £10,000 to be split between St Catherine's and charities supported by Ventnor Rotary. The organisations'previous fundraising event, the Grand Auction, raised over £40,000 for good causes over four years and it is hoped that the draw will be just as successful.
Brendan Carleton, Principal of St Catherine's said, "It is great to continue to work with Ventnor Rotary and we are very excited about this new fundraising activity".
Alan Birt, President of Ventnor Rotary said, "Tickets only cost £1 and we have some fantastic prizes on offer including two week-long stays in France, an overnight stay at Brown's Hotel in London, a two night break at the Hotel Du Vin, Winchester and two tickets for Bestival 2013. We would like to thank all those that have donated prizes so far. If groups or companies would like to donate further prizes, please contact St Catherine's".
Nicky Hayward, High Sheriff said, "I am delighted to support the 2012 Grand Draw for two
such deserving Island charities".
Tickets for the draw will be on sale until 13th October 2012, when the draw will take place
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Old style meets new architecture at Bedell's tasting facility in Cutchogue, and the same approach is used in winemaking at the vineyard—one of the oldest on the North Fork. Bedell not only specializes in one-varietal wines, such as the top-selling Cabernet Franc, it also focuses on blends such as the highly-praised Taste, Gallery and Musée, wines with artist labels commissioned from Barbara Kruger, Ross Bleckner and Chuck Close.

Bedell is owned by film executive Michael Lynne, producer of such noted film as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Nightmare on Elm Street series, Hairspray and the Austin Powers films. The winery's building was originally built as a potato barn in more than 90 years ago and was fully renovated in 2005. In addition to top-rated wine, Bedell now showcases several fitting pieces of art on both floors, too.


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The stupid comments by Missouri Congressman Todd Akin about "legitimate rape" not usually resulting in pregnancy because "... the female body has ways to shut that whole thing down," have been condemned and repudiated by many from across the political spectrum, including Mitt Romney and his running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan.
But upon closer inspection, one has to wonder if the criticism of Todd Akin by both Romney and Ryan was genuine, or just more phony political theater they felt obligated to engage in because they realized Akin's remarks were so over the top that to not repudiate them would likely damage the GOP ticket's already weak standing with women and moderate voters in a big way.
The Republican party's platform continues to call for the banning of all abortions, even in the cases of rape, incest, and when a pregnancy threatens the life of a woman. The GOP platform also called for a total ban on abortions in 2004 and 2008.
In 2007, as he was gearing up for his 2008 presidential run, Mitt Romney said in an interview that he supported the GOP's call for a ban on all abortions, regardless of the circumstances. Now, in the wake of Todd Akin's ignorant comments, Mitt Romney has changed his position on the issue yet again. He said women should be able to have an abortion if a pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
This is just another example of the kind of self-serving political pandering and flip-flopping Mitt Romney has been engaging in since 1994, when he challenged Ted Kennedy for the U.S. Senate. Back then, Romney was even pro gay rights.
Ryan's not much better. His comment in response to Akin's offensive language that, "rape is rape" rings horribly hollow when one considers Paul Ryan co-authored a piece of legislation with Akin that sought to restrict a woman's access to abortion by requiring she be able to prove she was the victim of "forcible rape."
Hello? Rape is a violent act. It is inherently "forcible" in nature. But that is something wealthy, white male, Republican politicians who cower in fear of the Christian extremists who dominate much of their party's base, seem unable to comprehend.
What should be most disconcerting for informed voters is this whole fiasco really is just one more example of just what a pandering, self-serving politician Mitt Romney really is. He has no core convictions, and that has been evident since he first entered public life in 1994.


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Curbside Recycling Changes Could Be Coming Soon
In an effort to streamline waste collection — and save money in the long run — city officials are eyeing a plan to start distributing 18,000 plastic recycling containers to residents in 2013.
Automating the city's refuse and recycling could cost the city big bucks up front, but could save lots of money in the future.
That was a part of the discussion with members of the administration and a few city councilmen at council's public works committee meeting on Monday night.
Another portion of the discussion revolved around parking, and how the city might have to consider issuing parking bans on streets on the days of collection.
"Nothing is decided yet, but this is the start of a good discussion," said Shawn Juris, the Ward 3 councilman and chairman of the committee, who added that there are still some questions he'd like answered.
In an effort to streamline waste collection — and save money in the long run — city officials are eyeing a plan to start distributing 18,000 plastic recycling containers to residents in 2013.
Mayor Michael Summers told Lakewood Patch last month that he hopes to switch the method of garbage collection to recycling through an automated process.
The proposal, which came up as part of the 2013 capital investment budget discussion, would cost the city an estimated $53 for each of the 18,000 containers.
However, Summers said the move could save the city as much as $100,000 per year.
In a nutshell, he said, the city receives money for recycled materials and pays to send stuff to a landfill.
Members of the public works committee said they'd like to see additional financial details of the plan before signing off on it.
"There should be some data that talks to the cost-benefit analysis," said Ward 1 councilman David Anderson.
This wouldn't be the first shake-up in the city's department of refuse and recycling. A few years back, during the Ed FitzGerald administration, the city ended backyard garbage pickup, requiring residents to haul their waste to the tree lawn.
"We traded a capital investment up front for a continued operating reductions down the line," said Ward 2 councilman Tom Bullock. "This gets us into the next layer."
Allison K
8:31 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Having the recycling cans would be great! No more blue grocery bags blowing down the street!! Ha! I'm not for the parking bans, our house doesn't have a driveway.
10:18 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Parking bans will be a nightmare and more than likely a huge profit maker (in terms of parking tickets) for the city. Where do they expect people with no driveways to put their cars - in the yard??? This city has enough parking issues without adding a parking ban on collection days.
11:39 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
In an Ideal lakewood this would work out great, but in our current city good luck moving all those cars. I can only imagine that the city will cut off commercial properties like they did with our trash removal. Also my property taxes did not go down after service was cut. I still don't see how the current trash removal saves time and money, beside cutting off the higher property tax payers in Lakewood. The driver parallel parks in between cars and then walks every can to the sidewalk after they remove the trash from them at least they do on Clifton. I pay close to $100,000 a year in property taxes to lakewood for all my commercial properties, I don't own residential property. I pay $1,200- $3,000 a year per property for trash removal. Is the city willing to cut my taxes if service is removed? Is the city going to take all my recycling bins to the curb every week? Since I would rather pay someone then do it myself. One reason I purchased properties here was for the back yard pick up. Oh the city made me buy 14 trash cans for a 7 unit property right before they cut off my service. I'm one pissed off tax payer.
2:07 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Cleveland doesn't seem to have any issues with both cans out on the same day and they have not restricted any parking either. Also, I don't necessarily put out my garbage can every week, or my recyclables either for that matter. Unless both trucks would be coming down the street at the same time, I don't really think it is as big an issue as it is being made out to be.
3:59 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Um, common sense people. I bet you would be issued a tag to put on your car if you have no driveway at all. But for the people who clog up my narrow street because it's convenient or they don't like to shovel their driveway, sorry for your luck.
5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
What do we get out of recycling???? My taxes haven't gone down. How do we make out with this??
The original Bill
8:12 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Umm it's good for the environment? If that isn't enough for you it saves the city about $125,000 a year. Do you expect to see your taxes go down $2 a year because of this massive windfall the city gets out of recycling?
The original Bill
8:16 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Oh and by the way don't expect to see any of that $2 for quite some time. The money being saved will go towards buying the new containers for all the residences. I think it will probably be about 10 years before that happens.
Benjamin J Deike
10:04 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
How about you put your trash and recycling on the no parking side of the street. One pass per truck. No parked cars.
Susan Kaminski
9:52 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I agree with you. But then the complaints from people who have their neighbor's containers on their lawns. oh boy
Charlene Hall
12:49 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I don't believe they are talking about one container for all the recyclables, all the surrounding cities, including Cleveland provides one recycling can for each single family home and all of the recyclables are placed in them, unless I read it wrong, please correct me if I'm wrong, but Lakewood will be providing 3 small plastic bins, one for paper, one for plastic, etc., so the Lakewood residents will also be doing all the separating for the city. I can't speak for anyone else, but I simply don't have the room in my house for all of these containers, and we do after all pay the highest property taxes and water on the west side
The original Bill
7:49 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I don't know where you got the idea that there is going to be 3 containers that you keep in your house. There is going to be one container, on wheels, that you will keep outside just like the one for your trash. The whole idea is for the recycling to be picked up just like the trash, with an automated truck.


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Where in the World is the Lower East Side?
For many, there's no question that New York City is the center of the universe. But every now and then, due to circumstances beyond control, one must leave Gotham, albeit for a minute or permanently.
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The feline who lives in the Guan Gon Temple on Broome Street has reportedly gone missing. A concerned Boogie regular sends us the following note about "Do Do." Anyone who's walked down Broome between [...]
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Last week, we stopped by the preview and "warming party" of the miLES (Made in the Lower East Side) storefront.
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It appears at least one area synagogue is under increased security.
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MTR Application Information
Postdoctoral Application Information
- Entrants must have MD, PhD, MSN, VMD, or DMD level degree
- Entrants must submit a curriculum vitae
- Entrants must complete a Program Application Form
- Entrants must complete Application Fee Payment Form
- Entrants must provide a list of 3 references with relevant contact information
- 1 page essay describing career objectives
- 1-2 page summary of proposed research area
- Entrants must enroll as full-time students and Penn staff are not eligible to apply unless 80% of their time is protected
Your completed application, three supporting letters and referee forms, curriculum vitae, and personal statement should be received by April 1 to be considered for admission July 1.
Please download the following [pdf] forms and send the completed information to the MTR Admissions Office:
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Must send a hard copy of the completed program application to the MTR Admissions Office.
Predoctoral Admissions and Application
The admissions process for the MD-MTR program is competitive and requires admission to both the MD and MTR programs. During the current year applications will only be accepted from Penn Med students. In future years, applications may be accepted by candidates simultaneously making initial application to the MD program, so that it is possible to receive initial acceptance into the MD-MTR program. The MD-MTR program is only open to students who are or will be enrolled at Penn. Medical students at other institutions are not eligible to apply.
Applications are due in year 3 of the MD program. Please contact us for the application deadline. Applications should be dropped off at the MTR Coordinators office, 3400 Spruce Street, room 8033 Maloney Bldg.
In addition to submitting an MTR application, students must also submit a Master's Program Registration Form (This form will also be shared with the Registrar).
Program Application
Please download the following [pdf] forms and send the completed information to the MTR Admissions Office:
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The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). Specific questions concerning the accommodation of students with disabilities should be directed to the Office of Student Disabilities Services located at the Learning Resources Center, 3820 Locust Walk, Harnwell College House, Suite 110, 215.573.9235 (voice) or 215.746.6320 (TDD).
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text: An evaluation of the research curriculum was conducted in December to assess faculty and resident support needs. Findings indicated that using lecture as the primary instructional method to advance resident's knowledge of the basic principles of research was limited in effectiveness. As a result, the curriculum was redesigned to include multiple methods of instruction, such as, one on one coaching and small group discussions.. The curriculum ranges from global learning objectives (applies to all residents in all stages of research) to focused learning objectives ("just in time" learning as a resident engages in the research process).Residents are required to present proposals and final research studies at their program's Resident Research Day. Faculty mentors encourage residents to submit these research studies to regional and national conferences for presentation and/or to submit manuscripts of these research projects for publication.


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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adv. Definitely and completely; unquestionably.
- adv. Grammar In a manner that does not take an object.
- adv. Grammar In an absolute relationship.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Completely; wholly; independently; without restriction, limitation, or qualification; unconditionally; positively; peremptorily.
- adv. grammar In a manner that does not take an object.
GNU Webster's 1913
- adv. In an absolute, independent, or unconditional manner; wholly; positively.
WordNet 3.0
- adv. totally and definitely; without question
- adv. completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
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"It is, we think, impossible to compare the sentence which prohibits a State from laying imposts, or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws, with that which authorizes Congress to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers of the general government, without feeling a conviction that the convention understood itself to change materially the meaning of the word necessary, by prefixing the word absolutely."
Opinion of Chief Justice Marshall, in the Case of McCulloch vs. the State of Maryland
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How to be a Better Foodie; A Bulging Little Book for the Truly Epicurious by Sudi Pigott
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The Carle Studio has taken to the road this summer in conjunction with the implementation of a grant from the Funder Collaborative for Reading Success. The goal of these programs is to strengthen and advance early literacy skill development in children from birth to age 9 to ensure children in Springfield are reading at a proficient level by fourth grade. Each Tuesday afternoon in July we are providing a "Family Camp" at the Hiram L. Dorman School in Springfield, MA to make art and discuss books. The program is open to families of the children participating in The Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative at Dorman, a nature-based summer program designed to help stem summer learning loss through literacy support. Each week, Meghan and I design various family friendly art activities inspired by a different picture. Check out what we've been doing!
So far, the children and their parents worked together drawing caterpillars with watercolor pencils,
Glued nature rubbings into a family mosaic,
Drew pictures of family memories to bind into albums,
…and created habitats with found materials.
At the end of each class, families receive a copy of that week's featured picture book to take home. The books we've featured so far are Ten Little Caterpillars by Lois Elhert, The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin, and Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel.
For more information about this grant funded program read the article, "Talk/Read/Succeed! Summer Learning Program Launches Second Year at Dorman, Boland Elementary Schools in Springfield" by The Republican on July 18, 2012, posted on MassLive.com.
Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for more photos from the last two sessions of The Dorman School Family Art Camp!


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Rob can barely remember the details of the attack or injuries he suffered in Afghanistan, or even most of his life before that day. But now he can live out his retirement in a home donated to him by Operation Homefront and Chase, as part of the Homes on the Homefront program. It's located just miles away from where he grew up in Apopka, FL. Hopefully now he can relax and enjoy the way of life he fought so hard to protect.
Here is his story...
Robert McIntyre has been a man on a mission from day one. Enlisting in the Army in 1986 at the age of 17, Rob knew what he wanted to do with his life, go out and fight for his country. After 24 years of heroic service, it is amazing that he has seen his life come full circle.
After graduating high school a year early in South Dade County, FL, he had his parents sign a waiver for him to enlist in the Army before the normal minimum age. Starting out in the Airborne Infantry, Rob was a quick learner and soon moved up to the top of his class, earning him the Airborne School "Soldier of the Day" award twice. This landed him in highly specialized units of Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols (LRRP's) as a scout observer, often times finding himself gathering intelligence during the Cold War in Europe.
Rob then went on to enroll at the US Military Academy, West Point, to focus on his education after the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Earning both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Computer Science, he was able to put his degree to work doing coding and cyber security after the attacks of 9/11. Rob took pride in this job for years, protecting his country. This also allowed him to be able to move to South Carolina to take care of his parents in 2008.
While there, Rob decided to join the National Guard for something to keep him active. Once the higher-ups found out about his background and his knowledge of planes, they soon transferred him over to the Joint Operations Center to work as an aircraft mechanic and help train troops through the Vigilant Guard. Moving up to Lieutenant, Rob was now able to train gunners for the war in Afghanistan.
This training sparked the fire in him to get into action. go over and fight once again. He didn't care about his rank; he just wanted to get over there as fast as he could. Re-enlisted in the Army, re-classed as an E-4 Specialist, bags packed and ready to go, Rob was eager to get out there.
Stationed in Afghanistan, Rob found himself in the middle of one of the most dangerous bases in the region, Forward Operating Base Salerno. Nicknamed "Rocket City," this base was always under attack from mortars, rocket fire, and even attempts from suicide bombers trying to overrun the airfields.
During one of these attacks, Rob was severely injured from an explosion caused by the insurgents. The following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) left him recovering in a hospital for the next two years, and ultimately lead to his retirement in 2010.
We are honored to be able to award such a deserving hero this wonderful home.
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Hotel Mariposa, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Standard room with Partial Ocean View
Kick back in your airy balcony that merges into the tropical forest– perfect for enjoying the green colors of Costa Rica and listening to the calls of the howler monkeys. Ideal for relaxation, the Partial Ocean View room is often visited by capuchin monkeys, sloths and birds.
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Runner's World October 2005 By Jeff Galloway
The Excuse (And How To Beat It) I only run in the summer because all the local races motivate me. The busy summer racing season certainly provides lots of opportunities to test your fitness, which is great incentive to train hard. But as 5-Ks become sparse with the turn of the season, you can stay motivated by choosing a challenging endurance goal that necessitates training through the winter. So, if you usually run 5-Ks and 10-Ks during the summer, pick a 10-miler, a half-marathon, or a marathon in the late winter or early spring, and write it on your calendar. Once you've zeroed in on your new goal, pencil in all the weekend long runs and speed sessions that you'll need to prepare yourself for the race. Also, fill in your calendar with the "maintenance" runs needed between your quality workouts. Having a training plan sketched out from the beginning will keep you on track. It's also helpful if you can get a friend to join you in training for and racing this new distance. As you talk about your goal race, you'll keep each other motivated to do the weekly training.
Q. Over the summer I increased my weekly mileage and got really fit. Should I keep upping my mileage? A. No, you shouldn't keep piling on the miles. Continual mileage increases can lead to injuries and burnout. Instead, you can improve your endurance and strength by extending the length of your long run in small increments and mixing in some hills during the week.
To increase your stamina and boost your fat-burning capacity, extend the length of your longest weekly run every 14 days by a half-mile to one mile. Keep the pace comfortable. Build your long run to 13 miles, and you could run a half-marathon in late winter or early spring. As you add to your long run, shorten one or two of your other runs to avoid constantly upping your average weekly mileage. To run stronger without adding miles, swap one flat mid-week run of 30 to 40 minutes with a run on a course that has a dumber of rolling hills. Or find one moderate hill (a two to four percent grade) that is between 200 and 400 meters long and do repeats. Run up and walk down, starting with two or three and adding one each week until you can do eight. When running hills, don't focus on pace. Just try to maintain an even, continuous effort over the top of the hill.
(Say What?) Running Jargon, Translated Interval Training: A form of speed work where short segments of fatter running are alternated with slow intervals of jogging for recovery. Interval training builds speed and endurance.
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Timelime: How events unfolded
July 3rdA list of 20 primary care sites for development by PPP is finalised following months of analysis and preparation involving HSE and then minister of state for primary care Róisín Shortall. The list is weighted in favour of the most deprived areas in the country. The list is then considered by the Department of Health and Department of Public Expenditure (DPER) in advance of a public announcement later in the month.
July 16th, 6.02pmDPER officials inform their counterparts in Health for the first time that the list of locations for the primary centres will be published at the time the announcement is made the following day. The proposed wording states that "a list of 33 potential locations has been identified by the Minister for Health" James Reilly.
July 16th, 8pmHealth officials mail DPER attaching "DoH's final list". The list has grown to 35. South Dublin has come off the list and Swords and Balbriggan, both in Dr Reilly's Dublin North constituency, and Oranmore have been added. Swords ranked 130th on Ms Shortall's earlier list while Balbriggan ranked 44th.
July 17th 10:15amCabinet meeting starts.
July 17th 11.35amHealth officials inform DPER "there are changes to last night's list". Castlecomer and Oranmore are no longer on the list, while Ballaghaderreen and Kilkenny have been added.
July 17th, 2pm:A press conference is held to announce the Government stimulus package. A major part of this package is the announcement of a list of 35 priority locations for primary care centres. Twenty of these sites will be developed by PPP.
July 20th:Ms Shortall writes to Dr Reilly saying: "I find it difficult to understand the basis on which the 35 locations which you published on Tuesday were selected."
July 24thMs Shortall declined to express confidence in Dr Reilly.
September 21st:The Irish Times publishes a story revealing two locations in Dr Reilly's constituency were added to the list of primary care centres after the list drawn up by Ms Shortall and the HSE was passed to his department. Ms Shortall tells Dr Reilly she found the move "hard to understand", but Fine Gael and Labour Ministers close ranks behind Dr Reilly.
September 23rd:Rank-and-file Labour members express strong support for Ms Shortall. Pressure on Dr Reilly mounts when Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar says his Cabinet colleague's decision "does look like" stroke politics. "I don't know if it is or not," he adds.
September 25th:When the matter is raised in the Dáil by both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, Taoiseach Enda Kenny defends Dr Reilly robustly. In the evening, Dr Reilly and Ms Shortall meet for about half an hour in Leinster House.
September 26th:Ms Shortall resigns as minister of state and relinquishes the Labour whip, in part over the primary care issue.
"The public have a right to expect that decisions on health infrastructure and staffing will be made in the public interest based on health need and not driven by other concerns," she says.


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Maine Lobster Tails are a GREAT TREAT and this Gift Basket adds our famous New England Style Clam Chowder or our award winning Lobster Bisque, plus your choice or "Empress Style" Jonah Crab Claws or Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with our homemade Cocktail Sauce. The Lobster Tails are 5-6 oz's each and are perfect for the grill, baking or broiling, or a "surf and turf" combination.
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FSC professor receives Ben and Janice Wade Outstanding Teaching Award
LAKELAND, Fla. (June 21, 2004) - Katherine G. Straw, FSC physical education professor, received the Ben and Janice Wade Outstanding Teaching Award during the college's spring commencement May 1. This award, established in 1997, is conferred annually upon the Florida Southern College teacher who has demonstrated outstanding classroom teaching performance, the encouragement of which was a priority of Dr. Wade during his fifteen-year tenure as Florida Southern's chief academic officer (1973-77; 85-96). Straw has been with Florida Southern for 28 years. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and has taught for 43 years at all levels of education -- elementary, secondary and college. She has coached various women's athletic teams including volleyball, basketball, field hockey, soccer and tennis. Wade hired Straw in 1974 as a professor of physical education, tennis coach and intramural director. Straw has served as professor and academic advisor in the physical education department for preparation and certification of future teachers. She is advisor to the physical education club and the Phi Epsilon Kappa honorary physical education fraternity. About Florida Southern College Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.


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I have stared at an auction site for about a week now, because someone is selling a fresh new copy of this game at a price which is about half of what I´d expect to pay for it.
The problem is that I´m still hesitant. There seems to be so much stuff about this game that I MAY not like, because it's just so weird.
So people who like this, please go ahead and tell me all kinds of happy-positive things about this to make me go ahead and buy it.
I don't have a problem with slow-paced games (I'm a fan of the Metal Gear games for example)
The Quick Look was oddly compelling, even though basically nothing happened in it.
Never played Yakuza 1 or 2.


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Here we explain the Honeywell L7224U Universal Oil Heating Boiler Electronic Aquastat Controller - an updated Honeywell® combination control that sets boiler temperature and may also control hot water production via a tankless coil on the heating boiler. The photo above shows the interior of a Honeywell L7224U combination heating control, also called an "aquastat". This aquastat model includes the "universal" term in its name because it can replace more than 40 older heating boiler controls. This website answers most questions about Heating System Boiler Controls on central heating systems to aid in troubleshooting, inspection, diagnosis, and repairs. Readers who are not familiar with this control should review the definitions and functions of aquastats and the aquastat HI, LO, and DIFF settings found on older boiler controls, starting at AQUASTAT CONTROL Functions. Contact us to suggest text changes and additions and, if you wish, to receive online listing and credit for that contribution. Green links show where you are. © Copyright 2013 InspectAPedia.com, All Rights Reserved. Author Daniel Friedman. Guide to the Honeywell L7224U Universal Oil Heating Boiler Electronic Aquastat ControllerThe manual dials that we described above at AQUASTAT CONTROL Functions and at Aquastat control HI LO settings and for Hi, Lo, and at Aquastat control DIFF settings for DIFF disappear on the newer L7224U1002 Universal Oil Heating Boiler Electronic Aquastat Controller from Honeywell. However the concepts and the actual settings of High limit, Low Limit, and differentials remain about the same for this and most other aquastat controls used on hydronic boilers, except that this new control adds additional levels of control including the ability to replace the "fixed" high limit DIFF on older aquastats with a set-variable High Limit DIFF on the new control. This new control also adds both a two-character error code display and a collection of LEDs to assist the service technician in problem diagnosis and control setting. And the basic operation of this control in operating the oil burner and/or zone circulators is about the same as well. Basic Boiler Operation & Control Sequence using an AquastatOn a call for heat from the thermostat, the zone circulator starts when water temperature is above Low Limit setting (if applicable - that is, if this feature is enabled - the default). The heating boiler temperature is checked. The burner starts when the water temperature is below High Limit setting. When the boiler temperature reaches or exceeds the High Limit, the burner is turned off. The burner restarts when the When the thermostat is satisfied - that is room temperature has reached the thermostat setting, the circulator and burner are turned off. What's New in the Honeywell L7224U1002 Universal Replacement AquastatThese newer aquastat controllers are often used to replace the older Honeywell L8124A series that was and remains widely used, also available at www.honeywell.com. The Honeywell L7224U1002 Universal Oil Heating Boiler Electronic Aquastat Controller is a universal electronic aquastat (replacing over 40 other aquastat models) that provides circulator, burner and boiler temperature control with electronic temperature sensing. This is a "triple aquastat" providing High, Low, and circulator controls, as well as advanced features permitting electronic configuration and an LED display for diagnostics. This aquastat can provide multiple zone control as well. The L7224U1002 supports Honeywell's EnviraCOM™ communications that permits remote diagnosis as well as OnWatch diagnostics. The low-limit on this control can be disabled for "cold-start" boiler applications such as where no tankless coil is in use. Explaining the LED display on the Honeywell L7224U1002The L7224U1002 provides status and diagnostic information through an LED display to enhance the diagnostic process. In "Run" mode the LED displays the boiler temperature ("bt"...temperature... degF/degC). Three control buttons inside the control permit the service tech to scan through the control's settings as well as to change them, much like the functions on a programmable room thermostat. Watch out: homeowners should not mess with the control settings. Doing so can lead to loss of heat, and/or costly and embarrassing service calls. LED Status DisplaysUsing the "I" button, the LED display can be cycled through the individual status displays listed below. Cycling to each topic, the display shows in succession two or three readings: the identity of the item being displayed, the reading, and a F or C display for Fahrenheit of Centigrade (where applicable). The service technician uses a quick reference guide to decode these readings.
LED Error CodesThe aquastat LED provides will show "err" followed by these eight error codes used by the service technician for diagnostics:
How the L7224U1002 Aquastat Responds to Error ConditionsFor error conditions 1-5 listed above, when an error condition is detected, all outputs except ZC are shut down. Burner is off. The control continues to function and restarts when error is corrected. During the error check sequence, thesystem checks for drift in the sensor and corrosion in the connections. If error conditions 6 or 7 is detected, the control has reset the High Limit, Low Limit and Differential setting to a default value and will continue to run at those settings. Performance of the system will be degraded, but every effort is being made to keep heat safely on in the building pending further diagnosis and repair. If error condition 8 is detected, all outputs
except ZC (the circulator control) are shut down. The burner is off.The control Watch out: homeowners should not mess with the control settings. Doing so can lead to loss of heat, or in this case possibly an unsafe condition, and/or costly and embarrassing service calls. COMMENT: it was instructive to review the Honeywell service literature on the control as it directs the oil heat service technician to check wiring and voltages, but leaves to the technician the observation of an oil burner shut down due to dirty or sooty operation, fuel problems, or similar issues. The control monitors electrical conditions and temperature. Separate safety controls such as the flame-sensing cad cell (CAD CELL RELAY SWITCH) perform additional functions such as flame detection and dirty or sooty operation. Individual Diagnostic/Status Green LEDsFive diagnostic LEDs inside the control provide additional diagnostic features, indicating (counterclockwise from upper left
Honeywell has provided a powerpoint training session on this aquastat at http://customer.honeywell.com/NR/rdonlyres/5C67D10A-631C-4404-9149-25BA61F5D8BB/4041/L7224UUNIVERSALAQUASTATTrainingModule.ppt
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That's a tough call, because they were all great. But if I had to go with one, G.I. Joe would be it. Everyone had them. You'd play them at your house, a classmate's house, etc. I got a lot of use out of them.
I had lots of toys from each of these lines. It IS a tough call to make, but I think that ultimately G.I. Joe was the winner for me. There were tons of figures, accessories, vehicles and even something lost on many of todays great toy lines, PLAYSETS!!!! Everybody I knew had some G.I Joes and you had an instant connection! Masters of the Universe and Transformers were cool, but didn't appeal to as broad of an audience. Nor did their cartoons have a public service announcement at the end of each episode! (…and knowing is half the battle, G.I.JOOOEEEEE!) Lastly, I can't remember the Autobots or even Hordak's Evil Horde having a beverage named after them (at least in the cartoon)! On that note, I am going to end this walk down memory lane and go enjoy a Yo Joe Cola (actually Sprite Zero….)!
Masters of the Universe was the first of these properties to have morals at the end of the story. "In today's story,…"
Wow, that's a total toss up. I consider them all pretty equal, but different… The big guns for me growing up were Transformers, GI Joe, He-man, Thundercats, and Super Powers… Since the last 2 aren't in the running, I think I'd have to pick…
TRANSFORMERS! I'm not a die hard collector, but I still get vintage or reissues whenever possible. These I do keep in the box!
MOTU wins for me, just cause what the 4H is doing with the MOTUC line is more fun for me than anything in the GI Joe or Transformer lines. 4H for the win. If the 4H did a 6″ GI Joe line with DCUC/MOTUC aesthetics, I'd be on board.
Transformers is my #1 toy brand of all time, but MOTUC is my favorite line, presently. As a young 4 year old, I fell in love with MOTU first, but my attention was completely diverted when TF debuted in 1984. From then on, TF dominated my childhood until my parents bought me a NES. I'm not a fan recent movie designs, but I pick up every release of TF Classics/Universe 2.0/Generations.
I think it was a total progression for me, growing up in the 80′s I started naturally with MOTU, simply put had playsets, figures and vehicles. Then came G.I. Joe, tons of figures (relatively) cheap, and it stood for everything every little boy wanted to be a hero. Then came transformers, again the small figures were cheap fun and it was just plan neat. I can't choose it was a natural progression for me from one to the other. If I had to choose I would have to say G.I. Joe, I can still rummage through certian areas of my home and find remnants (guns/swords etc.) in a box here or there.
Transformers Universe Classics drops the ball so much, it's in last place. Seaspray and Powerglide are bigger than Jetfire. Galvatron is tiny. No Soundwave, except the original, Silverbolt and Onslaught have lost their Aerialbot and Combaticon affiliations and combining powers, the whole seeker thing, etc.
MOTUC is reaching G.I. Joe 25th, but some of the online shenanighans (Digital River, figure stands, bonus figures, sell-out times) really hurt the line by turning off would-be collectors. This shadow prevents MOTUC from becoming a great line. There's usually some controversy every week or two.
G.I. Joe 25th wins. Original toy versions, comic versions, cartoon versions.
GI Joe was more bang for the buck, but TF got the mind working figuring out the conversions of those I didn't have in the pamphlets.
I had a few MOTU, but never really cared for the line.
almost forgot: I'm more likely to pick up TF these days than I am Joe (incl.25th), so I guess my vote goes to TF.
I'd have to go with Transformers. It's my personal favorite of those 3 and the one that has had the most lasting appeal with me. MOTU was great but it's reign was brief. GI Joe was also a ton of fun and almost as impactful as Transformers but the robots in disguise still edge them out. Transformers also gave me the most enduring fictional hero of my childhood, Optimus Prime. I cried when he first appeared and Peter Cullen's voice echoed through the theater in the first live action movie. I still buy a number of Transformers every year, still collect the older toys, and it's almost as big of an obsession as Star Wars. I love MOTUC and there were some nice figures in the 25th anniversary GI Joe collection but Transformers have a special place in my heart (outside of Star Wars). Lots of memories.
Wow, great blog and great question!
No doubt for me these 3 are the "Trinity" of 80′s toys properties.
Looking back as a kit my order of preference was this:
1. GI Joe – longest running, most diverse, best bang for your buck.
2. Transformers – being a fan of Japanese toys TFs were a longtime
3. MOTU: I loved MOTU but in the end the lack of articulation and
detail in the line compared to Joe and TF, as well
as the rotting hip bands made it #3.
Today however, the list has been shaken up. I collect for nostalgia. All the lines I collect are rooted in things I loved as a kid. And to me, the closer a line gets to what I deem the ultimate representation of those characters of my childhood, the higher it ranks.
So today it's:
1. MOTU(C): To me it's the closest to perfect modern realization of
of an 80′s Toyline. The 4H designs, the articulation,
modern construction and lack of gimmicks (that's right,
even as a kid I always wanted articulation and
accessories over gimmicks.) all combine to make it my
"perfect" toyline.
2. GI JOE (25th): This line gets close to what I feel is the
"ultimate" Joe line. The things that keep it from
the top slot: inconsistent grips on the hands.
It may seem like a small gripe, but for me the
magic of Joe is the combination of articulation and
accessories. Sadly too many of the 25th Joes have
poorly sculpted, badly gripping hands.
3. Transformers Classics/Universe:
No doubt the engineering of TFs has progressed
light years since the 80′s but compared to MOTUC
and Joe, I feel the TF revival characters are
furthest from the the original characters.
Alt modes are often modernized or changed
(i.e. Ironhide/Ratchet as SUVs). And while
articulation and detail has improved, often
I find modern TFs have lost the "chunky" robot
appeal of G1 and have overly complicated
transformations and delicate or unstable modes.
Taking into account the TV shows, then I'd say the overall winner for me has to be MOTU. I've re-watched all 3 shows and neither Joe nor TF bring that rush of childhood happiness the way just hearing the MOTU theme does.
Sure, Mattel and DR bring an unreasonable share of trials to collecting MOTUC, but for me, MOTUC figures are as close to the ultimate realization of a favored property as I've ever had the pleasure to own.
MOTU was my first action figure line growing up. It still holds a special place in my collection with the awesome Four Horsemen Classics figures. After MOTU it was TMNT and Batman, so I didn't ever get into Transformers or GI Joe.
This one is relatively easy. All three were influential and became staples of 80′s pop culture. But my parents could only afford so much whenever we hit the toy aisles. I had a couple of the original "straight arm" guys when G.I. Joe debuted in 1982. I really got into them after the more colorful 1983 figures were released and stayed with the line off and on through 1991. Masters of the Universe were also a hit with me and for a while I was watching both cartoon shows. But I dropped MOTU after a couple of years because the Joes were cooler and more affordable. Transformers were too expensive for my parents although I managed to collect quite a few from 1985 through 1988 thanks to gifts from them and other relatives. So it's G.I. Joe for me by a wide margin.
Thats easy , MOTU
Masters of the Universe is my personal favorite, but i have to admit, a lot of those figures really don't stand the test of time. I mean, how dorky looking are Stinkor or Spikor? And the accessories were cool, but kind of mis-matched. Why would Mekanek have a gigantic war-club? That line started out awesome, but got a little too goofy as it went on. The whole mythology and concept of MOTU didn't really live up to its potential until the 200X series.
Transformers had an awesome cartoon, but the toys were overrated. I remember saving up for Megatron, and being totally disappointed once i got him home. There was just not a lot of articulation and they kind of sucked to play with. Come to think of it, sitting there transforming them wasn't all that fun when you were in the middle of trying to make them battle. They were much cooler on tv.
Gotta say that of all these, GIJoe stands the test of time the best. Joes had the best articulation, weapons and, let's be honest, the best vehicles of any toy line EVER, with the exception of Star Wars. Also, the Joes had a kick-butt cartoon, comic book, and those sweet file-cards on the back of the package.
It pains me to say it, but the best toy line of the 80′s has to be G.I. Joe! Well, that or Starrior Wasters. Let's call it a tie.
G.I. JOE, with Transformers a distant second. I'd take M.A.S.K. over Masters Of The Universe.
Hard to call for all the lines were good. and almost everyone had at least some for each line. though Motu was the first toy line that was allowed to have a cartoon tie in for the toys. paving the way for transformers but have to right now go with gijoe for the characters were more realistic like they were real people. plus who can top the play sets that came with the joes. mainly the u.s.s flag the grand daddy one of them all though castle greyskull was cool. though creepy as a castle in the shape of a skull. but have to go with Gijoe for now.
I'm really a kid of the 70′s. Of these 3, Transformers. Watched them during lunch while in college.
Disclosure: I worked for Hasbro from 1992 through 1997 in their Quality & Safety dept. Beast Wars was the Transformers era then. I think the fact that the idea was updated numerous times is part of its greatness. But I did work there. And I also love Total Justice.
Oddly, eventhough MOTU is so strong in popularity now, I think MOTU was the weakest of the 80′s toylines even with influencing a lot about the industry (such as licensed in-house characters and multi-media tie-ins). Transformers was fantastic quality and presentation for the time and probably the best concept overall, but no doubt GI Joe reigned supreme after kids turned from Star Wars.
The comic influenced the line and vice versa, leaving endless possibilities for play patterns. Some of the playsets were beyond ambitious. Think about the Defiant Space station and shuttle, the Cobra Terror Drome, or especially the Flagg aircraft carrier. Hasbro seems hell bent on reliving some of that former glory now with the new AT-AT. Remarkable they can with the economy as it is, but no doubt it will sell out. Why? Because,like GI Joe used to be, nothing else in the toy aisle can touch it. But then it is Star Wars after all.
All three for me, my brothers and I always played GI-Joes, Transformers and He-man, they all rocked/rock IMO,
Only One of the three had robots + army builders.
MOTU is the best toy line of any decade because it had the most variety.
I can't choose between GI JOE and Transformers. GI Joe gave me Storm Shadow and Snake-eyes (not to mention a pretty kick@$$ comic book), while Transformers gave me perhaps the coolest thing ever: Robot Dinosaurs! The Dinobots were SO awesome to me as a 13 year old. I had a lot more Joes, though, growing up. Never got into MOTU.
So, I guess:
1) GI Joe (barely)
2) Transformers (very strong second)
3) MOTU (distant third)
I'm digging the 4H MOTUC and I really liked the 200x series. But as a child of the 80′s, I say "Yo Joe!"
G. I. Joe 100 %
Tons more characters–awesome vehicles (a VTOL A-10 Warthog– If only in the real world)– attack pets, the best cartoon, best comic and Scarlett (a red head with a crossbow- how can you ever go wrong).
Id go with he man second (its got spikor and snout spout)
and a distant third for Transformers (they just broke to easily for me- and I was just never into cars or robots)– altough as noted above- you had to love the dinobots…
If I HAVE to choose, then I gotta go with Transformers. Army guys and medieval warriors have been done before, Transformers was something totally new!
Honestly, I never had an interest in any of those properties in that decade. Star Wars kept me plenty satisfied during the 80′s and still does. Once in a great while I'll get distracted by something else in the 3 3/4″ scale but it's never been Masters of the Universe or Transformers.
That said, I've seen both Transformers movies (and slept through part of one) after getting hooked on watching Beast Wars with my son. And while I haven't seen the Joe flick, I'll watch it when it comes to cable and I have picked up some of the movie figures I liked. No idea who most of them are but they look fun.
He-Man just never did it for me. I still don't understand the appeal. I know nostalgia is a powerful drug but I'm not sure what possesses a person to get into that property in the first place.
If Transformers is to be oversimplified as a "Transformation + Robots as a play pattern" and dismissed because it came AFTER He-Man, then MOTU is simply Lord of the Rings + Flash Gordon, essentially the Star Wars formula turned upside down. And we all know Star Wars came before MOTU.
Transformers. Loved the toys and watched the show religiously. Not so much the rest even though I had my fair share of MOTU and GI Joes.
G.I. Joe. They took the small scale and ran with it. While Star Wars made a Falcon, Joe pushed the scale and made an aircraft carrier. No in-scale aircraft carrier in HeMan or even Transformers really.
Joe's scale and the figure's possibility allowed logical vehicles to be made at various pricepoints. This is something that MOTU and TF had problems achieving.
GI Joe
I come at this from a different perspective. I was the dad buying this stuff for my son. Our home as stuffed full of all sorts of action figures, vehicles, accessories. Just as my dad did, I frequently ended up stepping on some damned action figure in my bare feet in the dark of night bringing a drink of water to a thirsty boy.
In our house it was clearly G.I. Joe that ruled the roost. Nathan literally had a Xerox paper box full of just action figures and then there were enough vehicles to form a mechanized Division!
Far behind the Hasbro soldiers was Transformers. He liked them and he had plenty, but they were usually cannon fodder for the Joes. It was interesting that the Transformers always were knaves of the COBRA leaders – even the good ones. You never know how a child's mind works.
There were a smattering of MOTU figures, but less than a dozen and all of those were gifts. Nathan never asked for one when we went shopping. It was, however, the first action figure I ever had at work. When the original Mossman came out one of my co-workers bought it for me as my last name is Moss. He sat next to my coffee cup for ages.
If you read this Glenn, please let us know if you got the new released Mossman as I'm just curious.
This is definitely the "Trinity", and I love all three, but for me it is, and always will be, MOTU. It was my first toy line, and the only thing I've ever collected everything related to it that I can get my hands on.
In terms of nostalgia (as well as the coolness of modern upgrades), playability, variety, design, companion cartoon, etc, etc, ad infinitum, I love everything about it.
I loved all 3 but since I have to pick I have to say G.I. Joe to be the best. Yeah there were no superheroes but I had over a hundred Joe's to the 15 He-man guys and 5 Transformers. It was was easier to convince my mom to buy me Joes over the other 2 because of the cheaper price point and the multiple varations of characters
Just food for thought, I think all three properties would rock as Lego video games.
GI Joe. Continuous toy line from '82 to '94 which only "died" because retail wanted something "new" not because of lack of sales, something MOTU and Transformers can't claim.
Sort of. Transformers have been in stores continuously around the world since '84 (longer in Japan if you include the Diaclone/Micro line). Only in the US did the line die briefly in the early '90s only to return with G2 in a couple of years which took it to Beast Wars in '94 or '95. It's been running continually since with good to outstanding sales this decade as far as I know.
I would think most fans would say that both lines started fading around the same time in '87 or '88. Don't know the numbers to support that though. Transformers appears to be the stronger property from a sales and revenue perspective though; particularly over the last 15 years or so.
"Fallen eldor says:
March 2, 2010 at 3:07 amOnly One of the three had robots + army builders.
MOTU is the best toy line of any decade because it had the most variety."
Uh what? GI Joe practically invented the army builder. Christ the FIRST WAVE had an army builder. And when it comes to diversity? No one tops Joe. From mutants, to football players, to mute ninjas and guys who like Crocodiles, GI Joe had it all. They even had robot army builders.
I'm baffled that someone would say MOTU is the best because it had one army builder character.
You know this is funny to me.
I love MOTU Classics and I have a nice selection of 25th Joes back there behind me. I have very, precious few Transfomers these days.
But still, if pressed, I'm going to have to say Transformers.
Late to the party but:
Transformers Generation 1 used to be the biggest thing for me, but now its getting pushed out to due to the Bay movies and Hasbro's love for all things Bay. Hasbro offered us some amazing things in the past 10 years with Alternators and Masterpiece lines and then abandoned them due to various issues. So they may have already peaked with their G1 slate. Regardless, my nostalgia level has kind of petered out considerably.
I'd say Masters of the Universe Classics has taken its place but its still not fully realized. I've became more a fan of new characters to the line, but seriously they need to expand past a super slow release schedule of one figure per month and add vehicles in there can be some interaction. End this post right before getting into full rant mode.
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