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ILX Training Testimonials
At ILX, we are proud of the glowing feedback we receive constantly from our clients and from people attending our courses. Here are a few snippets of feedback we have received recently from clients and learners around the world:
Corporate Testimonials
ITIL Foundation Blended Learning
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One of the things we really value about ILX Group is its flexible and partnership-style approach to training. We're able to use its products, services and highly experienced trainers together with our own in-house capabilities to deliver the most effective and best-fit training solution to our staff. And it is an approach that is starting to pay dividends because we now find that staff who've been through the ILX Group solution are much better equipped to manage projects in a more cost effective and timely way. It also means that we have a more consistent approach to project management despite the multi-national and multi-culture mix of staff in NATO.
ITIL Foundation e-Learning
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Anglo American plc is one of the world's largest mining companies; with IM staff distributed across the globe. For this reason, the ITIL v3 Foundation e-learning solution from ILX Group plc has provided us with an excellent mechanism to educate our staff, often located at mining sites far from major centres. The high standard of the multi-media rich course is exemplary in course design, interaction, assessment and learner support. The design of the course material makes it easy for students to navigate through the course material and optimise their learning at their own pace and convenience.
Brian Bear, Anglo American, South Africa
The ILX Group plc courses are a very effective way of developing an understanding of Project Management and form an important part of our Project training framework.
Royal London Insurance
MSP Foundation Blended Learning
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By offering employees such accredited courses we can cost effectively deliver a comprehensive training programme and hopefully go some way to achieving our ambition of becoming a first class community hospital that provides high quality care in every way.
West Middlesex University Hospital
PRINCE2 Foundation e-Learning
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We have used the PRINCE2 Foundation course from ILX Group plc with excellent results for 18 months, so the obvious solution was to add Project Management (Fundamentals), Programme Management and Managing Risks in Projects to our training programme. All four courses are regularly updated and made available over the local computer network to the project managers and development team.
Salford City Council
I'd like to thank you for the very positive, flexible support I received from you throughout the delivery of the multimedia training which resulted in a 100% pass rate and saw some 80+ project managers attain the PRINCE2 Foundation accreditation.
Project Director, BT
PRINCE2 Foundation
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ILX is our preferred choice for distance learning solutions. Their extensive portfolio of self study material provides a viable alternative to classroom based training. This is especially relevant to our working in a time sensitive web industry. Their course updates based on our feedback with regards to usability, focus and content relevance allows us to be partners rather than strictly customers.
Neil Sukran, Derivco, South Africa
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner e-Learning
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The multimedia courses were an excellent investment for us. We took the PRINCE2 exam brimming in confidence and all passed.
Programme Manager, Police IT Organisation (PITO)
Many thanks for an excellent and very enjoyable course. I found the handling of the discussions spot on and the fact that we were able to complete the syllabus proved this. I will certainly recommend to anybody who wishes to take PRINCE2 courses in the future.
Head of IT Projects Stanley Leisure plc
Thanks for an excellent course here at the Authority, all passed :-)
Deputy Director, EFTA Surveillance Authority Belgium
One of the main considerations for our training and development programme is the location of our offices. Because the course from ILX Group plc is based on CD-ROM it can be distributed easily and ensures that project management training is of a high standard and consistent throughout Barclays Africa. Another major advantage is that the course is always available to our project managers, who can study at their own pace, at their convenience.
Barclays Africa
Within Navigha, we have been delighted with our cooperation with the ILX Group, who provided us with PRINCE2 training. As it is an e-learning course it gives the opportunity to follow the training at our own pace. The flexibility is priceless for us! Also, the e-learning is very well structured ... as a result, 100% of our candidates passed the exam so far! There is no more to say ... A flexible, well structured e-learning is the key to a successful project!
Benoit Devolder, Navigha SA, Belgium
The learners in The IQ Business Group have repeatedly commented about the quality of the e-learning modules and I myself have experienced amazing after sales service, which has ultimately put ILX in a league of their own. The fact that we are thousands of miles apart has played no role in the ability of our companies to work together and deliver training and obtain certifications in PRINCE2 for many of our consultants. We have enjoyed the partnership and exceptional service we have received from both the sales people, and the examination co-ordinators that we have been interacting with.
David Coughlan, The IQ Business Group (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Alpha FMC have introduced PRINCE2 as a core qualification across our consulting workforce. ILX Group have continually provided an excellent level and quality of training to our employees and helped us to achieve a 100% pass record to date. The e-learning tool is comprehensive and easy to navigate and the huge bank of practice questions has proven invaluable to all those studying towards the qualification.
Mike Smith, Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
We have been delighted with the training solutions offered by ILX Group plc. The two courses, PRINCE2 Foundation and Programme Management have proved invaluable in helping our staff to plan and manage projects more effectively. The courses are more cost effective than classroom learning, and because they are IT based, staff can take the courses at their own pace to fit in with their work commitments.
Britannia Airways
ILX Group plc have worked closely with the Mitchells & Butlers IT Department in developing effective Project Management skills over the past 2 years. ILX Group plc have provided us with value for money project management training solutions. The CD-ROM based PRINCE2 course has proved a very successful and flexible method of training. The Customer Service that ILX Group plc provide is extremely friendly, helpful and professional at all times.
IT Project & Programme Support Office, Mitchells & Butlers
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Classroom Course
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With the increasing importance of PRINCE2 across a wide range of different BT projects, we needed to ensure that staff worldwide understood and could apply the key tenets of PRINCE2. ILX Group has been a critical factor in enabling us to achieve this, because it has given us the knowledge and the tools to develop our own, in-house programme which delivers a consistently high level of training irrespective of location. And ILX Group continues to support the programme by providing trainers when demand peaks. The success of the work ILX Group has and continues to do for us is borne out by the fact that we are achieving 100 percent pass rates for Foundation level and over 90 percent for Practitioner level, significantly higher than the national average around 70 percent.
BT Global Services
PRINCE2 Practitioner Classroom Course
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NMB is Tanzania's largest bank with over 2,600 employees and growing. With the increase in competition and constant new developments in technology, NMB is challenged to continue to improve its quality of services rendered to its large clientele."
"This year, NMB has undertaken a huge project of upgrading its current banking system. With a change of this magnitude, and even bigger challenges to prepare for, we've had to equip our staff with the right skills and knowledge, and that's where ILX Group came into play with ITIL and PRINCE2 training. The training provided our employees with international exposure, and quality training by professional and experienced trainers. Despite the distance, materials were always shipped on time and logistics properly coordinated. Our staff is now better equipped to efficiently and effectively manage projects, transfer and incorporate knowledge learnt on training sessions into their daily work activities."
Brenda Fernandes, NMB PLC, Tanzania
Learner Testimonials
APMP e-Learning
Course available from £995+VAT
The course was exceptionally challenging but rewarding. I completed PRINCE2 as it was the most accepted qualification for Project Management however I'm so glad I choose to do the APMP for PRINCE2 Practitioners course. As with PRINCE2 course which I also did with ILX, the organisation, materials, tutoring and structure was faultless.
PRINCE2 provides a methodology but the APMP course gives you the tools to implement and tailor it to fit your industry and the project in hand. I personally feel that the two courses together give a student a broad and comprehensive knowledge of Project Management as a whole. The blended course allows PRINCE2 professionals to gain the APMP by complementing their prior knowledge without duplication.
Amy Baldock, UK
ITIL Foundation e-Learning
Course available from £399+VAT
Personally, the ILX course kit was very handy as I didn't have to depend on the internet which may sometimes be a problem when the connection is slow or limited. It was informative and yet not overloaded with so many details. Since it's interactive and I get to do some activities every now and then, it was very helpful in reinforcing key concepts that I need to keep in mind. The recorded audio changes from male to female which kept my attention span longer for each session I sit. Finally, the test simulation was helpful in giving me a feel of what the real test was like and the questions being dynamic helped me gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of the concepts rather than just finding myself memorising theories.
Maidy Tan, Australia
MSP Foundation
Course available from £469+VAT
...I think your PRINCE2 and MSP courses are excellent and I'm about to start the ITIL course. I'd be hard pressed to fault your courses...
BeeIan Conradie, UK Individual
PRINCE2 Foundation e-Learning
Course available from £469+VAT
The PRINCE2 Foundation (CBT) computer based training package I purchased from ILX Group plc was an excellent training aid and very user friendly. The "virtual" course tutors were comprehensive in their coverage of, at times, some very complex issues.
Without the training package I would not have achieved anything like the 88% pass mark I got in my exam. Whilst using the CBT, I made very little reference to the main PRINCE2 manual which only confirms that the CBT covered everything you needed to know about the PRINCE2 methodology. Yet, the user is consistently provided with many references to the main manual text.
I also found the examination simulator invaluable in helping me to revise for the exam. All in all, this was an excellent training aid and provided excellent value for money...
Steve Rolfe, Department for Communities and Local Government
...Having worked for over 25 years in IT and using and being involved with many CBT courses, I have to say the PRINCE2 Foundation Training CBT is the best I have come across. Superb, excellent, comprehensive and clear as well as excellent value for money.
I am 52 years of age and learning does not come that easy but with the ILX Group plc approach to studying I managed to get a brilliant pass rate."
The staff at ILX Group plc were excellent particularly Vicky Kinch who helped with advice, ordering and arranging the exam.
I am now looking forward to following this up with the ITIL CBT and I will certainly be recommending ILX Group plc to my company (when I get a job that is) for staff training...
Marios Michael, IT Manager
ILX Group plc training has been of value to me and has helped me to secure a recent Project Management contract with a major national brand. PRINCE2 Foundation, of course, purely provides an overview of the method. However, I now believe that I have the background knowledge to start working within a PRINCE2 environment. I am also eager to become a certified practitioner and look forward to receiving details of your future training in this area.
Paul Belliss
With spare time being a big issue I found the interactive method of learning very effective. The progression of learning is very logical and the use of manageable sized modules meant that I could progress at my own pace. In short its the best way to learn and I would recommend it to anyone.
Paul Westgate, Consultant
As a private student I chose to do the PRINCE2 course to broaden and standardise my project management knowledge. I chose the ILX Group plc CBT course for value, being able to do the course at my own pace and not having to travel to courses. From the moment I decided to do it this way, I not only knew I had made the right choice but chose the right company.
The professionalism and knowledge of the people I dealt with including Claire, Martyn, Denise, etc made me feel at ease and ensured that I knew what the following steps were and what was required of me. Claire could even give me her own experience of the course. I received the course material promptly and was able to start quickly.
I found the course to be far above my expectation. The course was logically set out, easy to listen to and the best part was that I could take time out when I needed to and could pick up where I left off. If there was anything I was unsure of, I could find the reference easily. The exam helped me to check my progress and still helps me after I have written the exam to sharpen my skills.
I now have a constant reference with excellent templates whenever I need it. I would like to do the practitioner course but would not consider doing it any other way other than through the ILX Group plc CBT method.
Nic Labuschagne, Contractor
I found the course helped to ease me into the use of a CD as a training medium, it was the first time I had used that medium and I had some reservations. However the course flowed in a logical way and I soon got into the technique. The built in tests also helped raise my confidence.
I would recommend the ILX Group plc CD to anyone wanting to learn about PRINCE2.
Thank you again to the ILX Group plc Team.
Gwilym Owen, Contractor
I found the ILX Group Foundation course in PRINCE2 an excellent way of learning the method. It is pitched at exactly the right level, well-paced and very clear. The voice-overs are easy to listen to and some of the graphics serve as useful memory aids. The use of quiz type questions strategically placed throughout the course is also very good but the best part of the course overall is the example Foundation exam lesson. This gives you the opportunity to test what you have learnt time and again and really gives you the ability to pass the exam well. I scored about 95% in my exam so it definitely worked for me!
Mark Elliott, Consultant
Last year after researching the various providers of project management training, I purchased a copy of ILX Group Limited computer-based PRINCE2 Foundation training course. I was pleasantly surprised when the software arrived within days of placing the order as I live in Germany and am used to extended delays in overseas deliveries. Within a matter of several hours of study I had worked through the training and was getting consistent scores in the 90 to 95% ranged using the sample examinations provided on the CD. Organising the examination was equally as well managed as the order processing and I was successful at the first attempt.
With the confidence gained with the ILX Group computer based training I felt fully ready to continue learning and studied for the PRINCE2 Practitioners Examination. A couple of months later I was also successful in this examination.
Many thanks to ILX Group for their friendly and professional support and excellent training material.
John Priestly, Consultant
...I fully recommend the ILX Group plc - PRINCE2 training to anyone wishing to gain a good understanding of the methodology.
The service provided by the ILX Group plc staff if fast and efficient. I received all of the course material the day after purchasing it. The CD ran on my PC without any problems and the material was easy to follow.
Finding the time to do training is never easy. The ability to start and stop the course, picking up where you left it, means that you can fit the training into the smallest of available time slots. So despite the usual hectic schedule, in just two weeks I had completed the course and passed the Foundation level exam with an above average score...
James Barton, Individual
I rarely give feedback on training in this way, but I felt your PRINCE2 course was very well constructed and I wanted to give something back.
I have just taken my Foundation exam and achieved a pass mark of 93% - and I was confident enough to complete all the answers within a mere 20 minutes. Having studied NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) I am aware that people differ in their learning styles. The multimedia presentation really works. The modular approach to the learning was very helpful as I could dip into the material where and when it suited me. Finally, the examination component of the training was particularly useful. by running through several exams, I was exposed to a large number of questions - and this process highlighted areas on which I was weak. Thanks ILX Group plc...
Darren Annells- Consultant
...I purchased the PRINCE2 Foundation course package from yourselves and it was excellent in every aspect. I passed my Foundation exam with an 88% mark which, of course, was very gratifying and I put that down wholly to the style of the course you provided coupled with my own hard work.
I would be delighted for you to use my comments as a testimonial - praise where it is due...
Martyn Briggs, UK Individual
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Blended Learning
Course available from £995+VAT
...What an excellent course!
Having taken the PRINCE training course in 1989, I felt it was really time to get PRINCE2, so after a lot of looking around I went for the PRINCE2 Gold package.
The package arrived promptly and I got stuck into the PRINCE2 CBT CD-ROM. I really liked the CD-ROM. I appreciated your efforts to be inclusive with your male and female characters and your multi-racial characters. The questions and the practice exams were excellent.
Where it really got good was your trainer Brad. Brad knew the PRINCE2 manual inside out and by page-number (sad really). He was funny, human, knowledgeable and practical.
As a result of this package I passed the Foundation exam with flying colours and I am waiting for the results of the Practitioner.
Finally, I went straight out and bought your MSP gold course...
Steve Cookson, SCA-UK
"...The PRINCE2 Practitioner Gold course was excellent. I was very pleased with the revision material and the course was well conducted with good content, methods and advice. The standard of material was great and I was very pleased with the exam thanks to the technique I had been taught, so hopefully I have passed.
Many thanks for your assistance during booking the course and after the course. It has been consistently good throughout.."
Paul Hodgson, Head Of Project Management, Apcoa Parking (UK) Ltd
...Having recently received word that I had passed the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam I was even more impressed with the results of the PRINCE2 Practitioner GOLD package I purchased from ILX Group plc.
On feedback on the workshop, I would like to pass on my thanks to Cyril and comment on how well the workshop was managed and presented. The mix between the formal and informal training was just right. Cyril's previous experience helped relate the, at times dry, PRINCE2 subject matter to real live examples.
It should be noted that the success of the of my investment in the PRINCE2 Practitioner GOLD package was not only in the workshop but in the whole service provided by ILX Group plc, from the prompt delivery of the course materials through to the workshop and invaluable exam preparation...
Please pass on my thanks to all those involved!
Derek Rooney, UK Individual
I have written both Foundation and Practitioner exams now and have just received the results for the Practitioner. I got 85% for the Foundation and 75% for the Practitioner, so that's a clear pass for both! I just wanted to thank you for the quality of the materials that I received and for your support. The ILX course I thought was extremely well presented and really prepared me for these exams. Naturally, when backed up by your PRINCE2 tutor who told me that I could call him anytime up until late in the evening if I got stuck, success was pretty much guaranteed. I have already secured one job interview for a position which sounds amazing, and I believe it's directly attributable to the fact that I am now PRINCE2 certified. Thanks again, and all the best!
Gordon Meyer, Independent Consultant.
After deciding to invest in myself and having not studied for any exams in 20 years I found the PRINCE2 Gold CBT approach an excellent format for me to both fit around work and get back in the studying saddle!
The CBT course content and sample exercises are first rate which provide a solid foundation for the two day workshop which also provides valuable insight to using PRINCE2 in the real world.
I cannot recommend ILX Group plc and Customer Projects highly enough and was so impressed I am onto my next CBT course, ITIL Foundation...
Mark Rickwood, Project Manager
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate ILX for the quality of the training : everything has been great, from the first e-mail and phone call to enquire about your offer until the final 2-day course/exam session and the current follow-up. I find the CD-ROM and printed materials are very good as well.
Alexandre Papajak, France
I have recently received confirmation that I am now a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, having passed both of my exams with flying colours. I don't believe this would have been possible without such an effective training course as the one I purchased from ILX. The e-learning was brilliant, really well put together and by far the best one I have used. The use of real people to deliver the training was a great idea, as it makes you feel like you are actually being trained as opposed to simply scrolling through training material. The 2 day classroom revision days were really useful too, the trainer Steve was fab - really knew his stuff and continually challenged the group to get us thinking about applying the methodology in practice.
All in all this package was fantastic and I would highly recommend it.
It has just the right amount of information and variety, in relation to delivery of the material, to keep you engaged. I'll definitely be coming back to ILX Group in the future.
Rami Aujla, UK
This is the first ILX course that I have enrolled and participated in. From the initial communication, I found ILX to be extremely helpful, understanding and professional to ensure all pre-course questions were answered. The PRINCE2 Gold Pack which included e-learning and 2 day instructor lead course for the Practitioner qualification was excellent. The Instructor truly knew his material and related it back to real-life scenarios to make the learning practical and fun. I would certainly recommend an ILX course.
David Kei, Dubai
I've had an overall fantastic experience with the PRINCE2 Practitioner Gold pack. Having booked my course through the UK with the opportunity to study and take the exams in Dubai, the ILX Group were both accommodating and extremely supportive. Both the e-learning materials and the class room teaching really put the course in perspective and made you understand in depth the PRINCE2 principles without being confusing and how you can relay them into the projects within your own professional environment. It's also a great opportunity to meet other professionals in the class room and support each other as well.
Shaan Butt, IntraLinks, Dubai
I would like to take this chance to thank the team at ILX for an extremely well organised and quality training course. The PRINCE2 Practitioner Gold pack fitted my needs perfectly and then the 2 day classroom activity was the perfect balance of obtaining the right information to go and pass the exam. Cyril our trainer was excellent and the best thing was his ability to be able to use real life examples from his experience. I have since gone back to my organisation and recommended that the whole team do the course as well and as a result they are all going through the training now. Both the e-learning materials and the class room teaching really put the course in perspective and made you understand in depth the PRINCE2 principles without being confusing and how you can relay them into the projects within your own professional environment. It's also a great opportunity to meet other professionals in the class room and support each other as well.
Gus White, Vodafone, Dubai
I followed the ILX Group's PRINCE2 Foundation course in order to prepare for a practitioners course and exam. My time is precious, and I considered the ILX Group plc multimedia package as the most effective way forward. As a practitioner of various Project Management methods/methodologies both public and proprietary I was very impressed with the course structure and content. This is the most important, but I have to compliment ILX Group plc on the welcome addition of the templates. If you just want to pass the test, then the sample questions are an excellent aid to getting a result.
The friendly efficient staff at ILX Group plc ensured that I could get the most from the course and fit the exam in with my own schedule. Based on my own experiences, I would recommend ILX Group plc to anyone wishing to obtain foundation level in PRINCE2
Chris G Brown
The ILX Group plc Interactive CD for PRINCE2 is great distance-learning software. Even someone quite inexperienced in Project Management can easily pick up the structure of PRINCE2. The questions and answers sessions interspersed through the course build up confidence, and the step-by-step build-up diagrams showing how everything fits together are very memorable. The interactive mock examinations were really useful - it was easy to dive back into the lessons and see where you were going wrong.
Jerry Breslin, Simple Workable Technology
ILX Group plc course materials are an excellent way of learning for PRINCE2 qualifications. Their telephone support is ideal for developing a real understanding of the method.
Vince Hayes, The Leadership Factor, Huddersfield
...When studying for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam I used a combination of the manual and the CBT practice exams. I found this a very effective way of studying and monitoring my progress. I was pretty confident in the exam as it mirrored the training materials very closely. The tips given by the trainer in the hour before the exam were also helpful in grounding some of the PRINCE2 theory and I believe they did help me gain a few extra marks.
When studying for the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam, I found the CBT and workbooks very useful preparation material - the model answers, the marking schemes, the range of questions etc.
The 2-day course, led by Cyril Caulkin, was excellent. It supplemented and complimented my studies in a challenging way that teased out and answered a range of PRINCE2 queries, issues and contradictions. His knowledge and dynamic delivery style enabled me to analyse project management techniques in greater depth.
I am sure I can put these into practice in future...
Andrew Rylah, Head of Franchise Activities, Waltham Forest College
I found the training course and notes to be comprehensive and clear. The practice exams were very useful, and helped me boost my score from 50 (first practice exam taken) to 70 (last practice exam taken).
I keep a log of time spent on different projects, and if you are interested the total time I spent on PRINCE2 Foundation training was 25 hours (which includes ordering the course, running through the course, revising, 8 practice exams, writing a report on PRINCE2 for my company and the exam itself.) The time spent on the lessons themselves was close to your estimate of 8 hours.
I'd also like to thank you both for your help with ordering the course and arranging the exam. I would ideally like to look at the Practitioner exam next year, and would certainly come back to ILX Group plc for future training...
John Spanton, Product Engineer, BTS Holdings PLC
...I attended the PRINCE2 Practitioner Gold workshop just over 6 weeks ago and thought it was excellent, far exceeded my expectations and the trainer was brilliant - I learned so much during those 2 days and wouldn't be able to find fault even if I tried, it was the best training course I have attended...
Donna Bee, UK Individual
The PRINCE2 Practitioner course was hard work but well worth it. The interactive modules allow you to learn at your own pace and then the additional days in the class really bring it all together. You can really see how a project should be managed, and where you're going wrong, once you work through the modules.
It fires your enthusiasm to do it right!...
Chris Sinclair
ILX Group plc in my opinion are a very professional training organisation.
I was very impressed with how the stops were pulled out to get me booked on the earliest available examination days once I had decided to do a PRINCE2 Practitioner course, and at how quickly the course materials were sent to me.
The preparation and examination days were excellent, and Cyril is a star! He answered everyone's questions and put us at ease, we were all very nervous about the Practitioner Exam. He's obviously close to the exam board and the pattern of what questions are likely to appear and at which frequency - an obvious benefit! The strategies for answering different types of questions and the ILX Group plc handouts were also top rate and helped everyone achieve their best at both examinations.
Many thanks to you and your organisation for a job well done!...
Nigel Timmis, Project Manager
I have followed the Gold Practitioner Course provided by ILX Group plc and believe this has been a key factor for having passed both the Foundation and Practitioner exam successfully after only one attempt.
I started studying about 4-5 weeks before sitting the exams. In that period I studied for approximately 1-2 hours a day (e.g. an average of 10 hours per week) following ILX Group plc joining instructions and proposed timetable quite literally.
It would be difficult for me to say what item in the Gold Practitioner course pack I found most useful. Both the Courseware and the Student/Exercise Book were very important for my understanding and essential in preparation for the two day workshop and sitting the Foundation exam. However, without the two day workshop at the end of the self-study I doubt I would have passed the Practitioner exam as comfortably...
Luise Smidth, IT Senior Business Analyst and Project Manager
I'd just like to say that the process of booking the PRINCE2 Gold package through your office in Sydney, the subsequent support, quality course interactions, and prompt feedback from you with regard to my numerous queries I have had along the way have been all fantastic – far exceeding expectations with the very high level of customer support – I would not hesitate in recommending ILX to prospective clients in the future.
Cheryl Haywood, Australia
The two day revision package was extremely worthwhile and I enjoyed using the CD-ROM training package.
Garry Evans
...I recently participated in the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner courses courtesy of ILX Group. I found these not only highly useful from a career stance, but also interesting and informative. The 2-day classroom-based training allowed me to sharpen my understanding of the methodology and also meet some like-minded people. I would highly recommend this course to those looking to run projects of any size or nature...
Ben Knowles, UK Individual
The PRINCE2 Practitioner course was excellent. The materials were well presented and the study advice sound. However, the best part of the whole package was the two day course for exam preparation. It was probably the best taught course I have attended. The tutor knew his stuff inside out and made the facts interesting. He was also shrewd enough to anticipate the possible question topics and ensure that we were well prepared.
Many thanks to you and your organisation for a job well done!
Bernie Hopkins, Consultant
ILX Group plc course materials are an excellent way of learning for PRINCE2 qualifications. Their telephone support is ideal for developing a real understanding of the method. I found the format of the PRINCE2 Foundation course very good and easy to work with. The mock exams were useful and I felt that it prepared me well for the exam.
Graham Stephens, GS Management
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner e-Learning
Course available from £995+VAT
...As a self employed Project Manager I found the ILX Group plc course a great way to get certified. I could do most of the studying at home in my own time and it didn't cost me five days pay.
The two days for the exam was the most effective course I have taken in 10 years in ICT and as a Project Manager. Since becoming a PRINCE2 Certified practitioner I have not had any problems finding work and the cost of the course has paid for itself in just three weeks of increased fees...
Jamie Loft, Project Manager Contractor
I completed the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course using the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Plus Pack that is a e-learning course with CD. It is an excellent course with really good examples and simulations that provide you an accurate indication on your level. Besides they provide very good tools and guidelines to prepare for the Practitioner exam. All the materials, along with the mandatory PRINCE2 manual, gave me a lot of knowledge. ILX was very supportive and enquired whether I need any additional support. I was on a project in my organization and could apply the PRINCE2 methodology at certain level according to the type of project I was involved in. The training definitely added value.
Veronique Gilles, Oman
I originally studied using the ILX Foundation and Practitioner e-learning over 5 years ago. I found this an effective way to study with limited time during the week. However I would like to stress the current and updated ILX e-learning is much improved and much more cost effective. I am pleased to see the guidance for marking up the manual in the new e-learning, this was not available 5 years ago - this is invaluable for students who are learning purely by CBT. I would highly recommend the e-learning to anyone looking to gain the PRINCE2 qualifications.
Hazel Portlock, Project Manager, UK
...I fully recommend the ILX Group plc's PRINCE2 training to anyone wishing to gain a good understanding or certification in the PRINCE2 methodology.
I received great customer service from day one, from my initial enquiries about the course right the way through to the end of the 3 hour PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam.
The course material arrived quickly, and immediately I could see my purchase was of a high standard.
My approach was to follow the CBT on the CD repeatedly, this really drove the PRINCE2 methodology home and was backed up by clear progress with the Mock Foundation Engine on the CD, initially I scored about 43 out of 75, but at the end I was scoring around the 65 out of 75.
As the exams loomed nearer, I used the practice practitioner exams to great effect to fine tune my knowledge and create a strategy for getting through a 3 hour exam.
I found the PRINCE2 information matrix, supplied with the course to be invaluable, such a simple idea, but in the heat of an exam, great to find the info, past exam question, manual page numbers, etc, you need to answer an exam question.
I passed the PRINCE2 Foundation with nearly 80%, which was great, and to be honest, I'm really quite hopeful that I have passed the PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam. 'Fingers Crossed'
So all in all it was a great purchase, my target was a PRINCE2 Foundation pass as a minimum, which I've achieved, if I pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner too, I'll be really chuffed!...
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Lance Armstrong's interview will be an interesting one in the sports and health world.
In that interview, taped on Monday, it has been reported that Armstrong, a former cyclist who was charged with using performance drugs last June and has repeatedly denied using it, will admit to using drugs. Armstrong, 41, who has cancer, will be ridiculed by many in the public and in the media when the interview is televised. Some will ask: Why now? Why not earlier? Some people may not even forgive him. But one group that may stand proud for his decision to admit his wrong doings will the Livestrong Foundation.
For those who don't know, Livestrong was founded by Armstrong to help those who battle cancer. Since the program's inception in 1997, the organization has raised $470 million to help those with cancer. Livestrong is a non-profit organization, which receives money through donations.
Since that faithful day in June, Armstrong has been dropped from sponsors including Nike, a supporter of sports and health. Armstrong dropped his role as chairman of his organization in an attempt to save his damaged reputation from bleeding to Livestrong. Livestrong is linked to Armstrong forever, and he may realize that. Livestrong was created for a reason, and surely he wants to make sure the organization is not taken through the mud like he surely will be if he does admit to doping. He may also hope, through his possible admittance, to change the mind of donors like Steve Schooner, who is on the fence about donating to Livestrong. Livestrong's goal has been to help people who do not necessarily have funds to get cancer treatments. Treatments are not cheap, and Livestrong's contribution has helped those living with cancer continue on living.
So when the interview is televised, people will look on, some in shame by what he may say. The sports world will face yet another black eye, while the health world should expect brighter days from Livestrong.

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How to Be Frugal Without Being a Tightwad
January 9, 2012 | Posted By: Kristy Ramirez | Categorized in: Finance
There is definitely a big difference in being frugal, and being cheap. A good example is the fact that frugal people care about the value of something, and how much they need it, as opposed to a cheap person, who only cares about the cost.
Further, someone frugal will stick to a budget and not buy something cheap if they cant afford the more quality item, and wont buy it unless it is absolutely necessary - but someone cheap will buy the cheapest thing available, without concern about quality.
Now that weve defined cheap vs. frugal, lets look at some ways to be truly frugal, without making your friends refuse to go out for a meal with you, or your family want to buy things behind your back!
Why be frugal?
People who are frugal can usually afford much more than the cheapskate. Because they spend less than they earn, using the overage to pay off debt, or invest.
Being conscious of money and where it goes is probably what everyone should be practicing because it allows people to retire early, have more of a vibrant life in their golden years, and not get into heavy debt because theyve thought about what is actually important, and what is not.
Frugal defined:
Frugal people dont go out and buy a new car, just because they want the newest model, they settle for the most conservative and least expensive used car. They buy smaller houses, for a bargain, but dont give up quality. They watch their money, but splurge when the occasion calls for a celebration of quality, etc. and most times, because they can afford it.
Steps to being more frugal:
First thinking about the future, and your financial health is a great start. Going with one car instead of two, because even though its convenient, it costs too much more for that second car in return for the little inconvenience of sharing a car with your spouse.
If you live in a huge home, with spare rooms, youre not being sensible (frugal). We only need enough space for us to be comfortable, and not crowded. Sell that huge home, and buy something that only requires about 30 percent of your monthly income.
Get rid of credit cards:
Everyone knows who benefits with credit cards the credit card companies. Paying interest is a waste of money, and getting rid of them will eliminate the tendency of impulse buying. If you have to pay cash, its a little more difficult to purchase, and hopefully that cash is allocated to other things.
Sticking to budget:
Having a budget can be one of the most financially rewarding things you do. It allows you to keep track of your hard earned cash, as well as steers your ship the right way. If you dont budget for something, you dont buy it period.
Even if you do budget for it, and an unforeseen expense arises, such as a vehicle emergency, or medical emergency, that money goes towards the emergency and not the item you wanted. With a budget you cant overspend if you stick to it religiously.
Rarely buy new:
If you need another car, a cell phone, a computer or anything else that is an actual necessity, never buy new, ever. You can find such bargains on places such as Craigslist, Freecycle, EBay or other auction sites. A friend bought her 12 year old a top of the line iPod, for ½ price because it was used, and refurbished. The kid didnt care and was so excited to have the music gadget that it brought joy, without really hurting the pocketbook.
Frugal people never buy new it is a waste of money.
Eat out almost never:
Some of the biggest unforeseen expenses in our lives are the eating out expense. It seems as if it is a necessity, so we write it off as such, but it can be an expense that ranges into the thousands in a years time.
Restaurants are not cheap, so when you want to eat, fix something at home. The food you buy at a grocery store will cost pennies to the dollar of restaurant food, and when you cook at home you can freeze leftovers for another day, saving even more.
Lose the vanity:
Everyone wants to look their best, of course, but buying the latest outfits, shoes and accessories gets pretty pricey. Buy a few things that allow you to exchange outfits, such as a few nice pair of slacks or jeans, a few nice shirts some for summer, some for winter and a couple pairs of shoes.
There is no reason to have more than a few pair of shoes, or more clothing than will fit into a dresser drawer.
Sell on EBay or Craigslist:
All of the items you acquired before becoming frugal can benefit you if you put them up for sale. That will not only give you less space requirements, it will earn you a little cash for that retirement savings, or nest egg.
Go through the items you no longer wear, and either modernize, alter or get rid of them.
Stop shopping at malls and department stores:
This is the single most important thing in becoming frugal. Shopping, even window-shopping at the top stores can create some pretty big impulse buying mistakes. You see something you just have to have and out go the logic and common sense.
Try going to a discount store, and find items of interest there, or buy only on sale at stores that are less trendy and expensive.
I think you get the general idea, but there are so many other suggestions, such as walking, hiking and jogging instead of joining a gym. Going to free concerts, art shows and things that dont cost a lot of money. Staying home more than going out reading, having friends over, etc.
When you live consciously, you live frugally.
Kristy Ramirez is a frugal mom and personal finance writer for Life Insurance Finder, where she helps others save money by comparing life insurance quotes and helping them select the best policy for their needs.
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MONTEBELLO - More than 60 firefighters from five departments responded to a fire that destroyed a former Midas Muffler Shop Wednesday.
Around 10:45 a.m., the fire department was called to the blaze at the closed shop at 716 W. Washington Blvd.
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Two Vikings pre-season games place in Top 10 List....
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When it comes to the NFL preseason, we tend to remember only the negative.
,Michael Vick breaking his fibula following a hit by the Ravens' Adalius Thomas in 2003.
Rex Grossman missing most of 2005 after having his ankle broken against the St. Louis Rams.
The Ravens leaving town rather than playing on the sketchy surface at the Vet, and classy Eagles fans throwing trash on the visitors as they boarded their buses.
Those god-awful fourth quarters that play kind of like rec-league flag football games, and include roughly the same number of familiar players.
And you are well within your rights to whine about the meaninglessness of the games, or the injuries, or the general absence of stars, but know that when you do, you're pretty much wasting your energy. Because much like Carson Daly, preseason football in the NFL is dull, but it's not going away anytime soon.
So let's accentuate the positive, shall we?
We have sifted through the NFL's 65 preseason battles, and managed to come up with 10 that carry at least some amount of intrigue. Here goes:
Oakland vs. Philadelphia, Canton, 8/6 (NBC) The Hall of Fame Game is usually poorly played and terribly boring, but this year's tilt should be mildly more entertaining, at least for television viewers. That's because it will mark the first of NBC's Sunday night broadcasts, the first time the peacock network has shown the NFL over its air since the 1997 season. Al Michaels and John Madden will be doing the telecast, and thankfully, we won't have to sit through the hackneyed routines of Hank Williams, Jr. or the utterly talentless Tim McGraw when we tune in.
Pittsburgh at Arizona, 8/12 (NFL Network) The first Saturday of the preseason will see the long-moribund Arizona franchise embark upon a new era, as Cardinals Stadium opens its doors for the first time. The 63,400-seat, retractable roof edifice's most notable feature is a removable-tray grass playing surface, which is rolled outside of the stadium to absorb the Arizona sunlight when not in use. Another unique amenity of the new building is that the Cardinals will actually be playing in front of some paying customers for a change.
New Orleans at Tennessee, 8/12 Personnel matters are of course subject to change during the first week of the preseason, but if all goes reasonably well between now and then, this contest will feature newly-minted pros Reggie Bush and Vince Young on the same field for the first time since USC fell to Texas in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 4th. As rookies, Bush and Young figure to see more time in this game than will veterans such as Drew Brees, who should also being making his debut in a Saints uniform.
Oakland at Minnesota, 8/14 (ESPN) OK, so it's not as sexy a storyline as T.O.'s return to Philly, but you can expect there to be some tension in the building when Randy Moss makes his first trip back to Minnesota since the trade sending him to the Raiders was finalized in the winter of '05. Randy isn't likely to play much, if at all, and with Mike Tice and Daunte Culpepper both gone, the bad blood might not boil quite as hot. But Vikings fans will show up and boo, and it will certainly be interesting to see how Moss handles himself.
Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 8/19 The Super Bowl champs take Heinz Field for the first time since hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in February, and the team will actually be playing its first home game since last year's regular season finale. Fans in the Steel City will be eager to see how the first-team offense runs without Jerome Bettis and Antwaan Randle El, and will also be paying close attention to the play of their recovering daredevil, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Miami at Carolina, 8/24 (FOX) Green Bay at Cincinnati, 8/28 (ESPN) If the Dolphins' Daunte Culpepper and Bengals' Carson Palmer, both of whom are coming off major knee injuries, are both serious about being ready for opening day, it stands to reason that they'll be expected to take some live preseason snaps. If that is to happen, the occasion is likely to be the third week of the preseason. Interestingly, Culpepper would be going up against the Panthers, the very team that knocked him out for the year last Oct. 30th. If either player sees time before the curtain lifts on the regular season, don't expect scrambling to be part of the show.
N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets, 8/25 The annual confrontation between the two main occupants of the Meadowlands Sports Complex will include a bit of additional intrigue this time around. Since it will be the third preseason game, the final battle among the Jets' many participants in the quarterback competition will likely be receiving their best shot to lay claim to a starting job. Also, the Jets will have a chance to exact revenge for that bitter 15-14 preseason loss to the G-Men last year (anyone remember that?).
San Francisco at Dallas, 8/26 Terrell Owens makes his first Texas Stadium appearance as a Cowboy in this, Dallas' third contest of the preseason. How supporters of "America's Team" receive the man who once memorably posed on the midfield star as a member of the 49ers will bear watching (hint: they won't boo him). This game is also likely to be the best chance for observers to see extended work from T.O. until the regular season begins.
St. Louis at Miami, 8/31 The final week of the preseason is typically awful, but if there is a game among the 16 that contains some intrigue, this would be the one. Returning to Miami will be head coach and former Dolphins offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, as well as '05 Fins QB starter Gus Frerotte, who as the Rams' probable No. 2 quarterback figures to see some significant minutes. Honorable mention on Preseason Week Four has Buffalo returning to Detroit, where new Bills head coach Dick Jauron failed his audition as interim coach during the latter stages of '05.
Some news and notes from the opening days of August camp:
It's been mostly quiet on the rookie holdout front, and there can be little argument that that is a very, very good thing. Of the 32 first-round picks only four - Bills safety Donte Whitner (No. 8 overall), Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart (No. 10), Eagles defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley (No. 14), and Dolphins safety Jason Allen (No. 16) have yet to sign on the dotted line. Of the quartet, only Whitner is squabbling over dollars and cents, as the player that made a surprise move into the Top 10 of April's draft reportedly wants $14 million in guaranteed money, and the Bills are offering closer to $13 million. Leinart, Bunkley, and Allen are all stuck on contract length, as the players want five-year deals and their new employers wish to exercise their new-found right (according to the new collective bargaining agreement) to ink the first 16 players in the draft to six-year pacts.
The tension is mounting in Raiders camp, as starting wideout Jerry Porter and new head coach Art Shell are apparently at odds over the player's work habits and attitude, causing Porter and his agent to seek a trade and the Silver and Black not to fight that action. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the rift started over the team's offseason workout program. Shell and the coaching staff wanted Porter to participate in the formal team program, Porter preferred to work out on his own in Florida. A dispute between player and coach ensued, and the two have not spoken since.
The trouble for the Raiders is that the organization would take a major cap hit in moving him, and are reportedly asking too high a price in exchange for his services - two first-round picks - for other teams to show serious interest. The 28-year-old Porter, who has 140 catches for 1,940 yards and 14 touchdowns over the past two seasons combined, undoubtedly has No. 1 ability, but his problem child persona has turned off many potential suitors willing to mull over his price tag. Still, there are several teams in the league with serious receiver needs (see: Buccaneers, Eagles, Falcons, Packers, Bears, 49ers, Jaguars, Jets, Bills, Chiefs, and Falcons), and as camp rolls on, expect one to give into its desperation for a playmaker and roll the dice on Porter.
JET-SET? So much for an open competition, huh? The Newark Star-Ledger reported on Wednesday that in spite of what was supposed to be a four-man battle for the Jets' starting quarterback job, new head coach Eric Mangini had crowned oft- injured Chad Pennington the starter heading into 2006. Predictably, Mangini refuted the report, telling the media on the day it was published that Pennington, Patrick Ramsey, Brooks Bollinger, and second-round draft choice Kellen Clemens were all still contending for the job. However, it indeed seems likely that if healthy (a big "if" considering the fact that he comes off a pair of rotator cuff surgeries), Pennington will be in the lineup when the team travels to Tennessee on Sept. 10th. The former Marshall star, who hasn't taken a live snap since succumbing to his injury for the second time last Sept. 25th, has according to teammates been throwing with his pre-injury velocity, which doesn't make him John Elway, but at least makes him the odds- on favorite to emerge from the team's QB field
I don't get the part about Moss being booooooed on his return, I would be happy to see him return and put some playing time in....I wouldn't booooo him.......I would like to believe, most Vikings fans wouldn't....
Re: Two Vikings pre-season games place in Top 10 List....
geesh took me 1/2 hr to read that post lol
Re: Two Vikings pre-season games place in Top 10 List....I don't get the part about Moss being booooooed on his return, I would be happy to see him return and put some playing time in....I wouldn't booooo him.......I would like to believe, most Vikings fans wouldn't....
"We'll win our own Super Bowl, with our own players. Real Vikings. Something Brett Favre can never be."
- Dan Calabrese
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geesh took me 1/2 hr to read that post lol
Re: Two Vikings pre-season games place in Top 10 List....
Some of those are lame reasons to watch preseason games. I watch because I have been deprived for 6 months and I'm willing to watch any sort of football, even the backups. It's also nice to see fresh new faces wearing your team's uniform.
Moss's true return will be during a regular season game."I hate when threads are destroyed by facts and logic."
- Prophet
Thanks Josdin!
Re: Two Vikings pre-season games place in Top 10 List....
Moss will probabaly play the entire game and just tear our d apart! lol
I get the most pissed off looks from people with my VKG 4 LFE Wisconsin license plate, and I LOVE IT!!
08-04-2006, 02:56 AM #7vikingTurf Guest
Re: Two Vikings pre-season games place in Top 10 List....
"Vikes_King" wrote:
I don't get the part about Moss being booooooed on his return, I would be happy to see him return and put some playing time in....I wouldn't booooo him.......I would like to believe, most Vikings fans wouldn't....
Re: Two Vikings pre-season games place in Top 10 List....
they dont even talk about us when we play pitsburgwoo out
just two corn cobs shy of a bushel
Re: Two Vikings pre-season games place in Top 10 List....
"vikingTurf" wrote:
"Vikes_King" wrote:
I don't get the part about Moss being booooooed on his return, I would be happy to see him return and put some playing time in....I wouldn't booooo him.......I would like to believe, most Vikings fans wouldn't....
a lot of fans are extremely ignorant however
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3.25/5 rDev -9.2%
03-05-2013 06:14:01 | More by dbone_has_biers
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Ontario (Canada)
3.75/5 rDev +4.7%
03-18-2012 13:47:44 | More by beerhunter13
3.5/5 rDev -2.2%
01-20-2013 23:39:35 | More by tbryan5
South Carolina
4.75/5 rDev +32.7%
05-10-2014 15:09:50 | More by henryclay_
Nova Scotia (Canada)
3.25/5 rDev -9.2%
12-15-2012 03:45:59 | More by djcreepshow
District of Columbia
3.75/5 rDev +4.7%
11-03-2013 00:39:07 | More by dcbeers
3.45/5 rDev -3.6%
Looks the part, I expected this to be a bitter and my first thought was, "Hmm, looks like a pale ale." The color is a pale amber. Caught in the middle between opaque and translucent. A very thin, watery pour. Head is almost non-existent.
Lots of smells. Flowery...pilsner malts...barley...some sort of dark ripe fruit.
The malted barley makes the biggest impression. It's up front and in your face. Eventually some floral tastes come through before a cracker-like, hop-forward finish.
I don't care much for the style. It's got a dirty, Earthy feel. Very thin like the appearance, but medium-bodied due to the Earthiness. Very bitter, dryish swallow.
I've never been to England, but this is what I'd expect to drink. It's not bad, just not my cup of tee, though I'm sure it would go very well with a variety of foods.
08-11-2012 02:52:28 | More by RickS95
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05-31-2012 04:39:24 | More by EighthElement
North Carolina
3/5 rDev -16.2%
02-14-2013 22:02:17 | More by dvmin98
New Jersey
3.23/5 rDev -9.8%
Pours a pale golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma of cereal, grains, light citrus and some yeast. Taste is biscuit malt, some citrus notes, yeast and bitter hops. Palate is a light body, crisp with mild carbonation. Finish is biscuit malt, yeast, some light citrus notes ending with some bitter hops for balance. Overall a pretty good drinkable ale.
03-04-2012 14:43:41 | More by Samp01
New Hampshire
3.55/5 rDev -0.8%
From the antique looking green 25 oz. bottle labeled Organic English Ale with the number 10035 on the back label. Sampled on June 30, 2013.
The pour is golden amber with a foamy off-white head and a slight cloudy appearance. I think it looks quite good.
The aroma is very malt forward with butter and cream, yeast, and a slight herbal quality. Hops are soft.
The body is light to medium but quite creamy.
The taste has a malty beginning but a slightly lingering hop finish that becomes rather dry. It reminds more of German malts than English but it is refreshing enough.
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New Jersey
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08-22-2013 00:19:34 | More by jaydoc
3.8/5 rDev +6.1%
Poured from the bottle into a nonic pint glass.
A good solid yellow gold and absolutely crystal clear body is presented off the pour. Up top sits a shocking white head of about two fingers. Tiny slow crawling bubbles rise. I am kind of surprised by how incredibly clear this is. Some good stickiness on the glass.
Smells like an adjunct lager at first then gives way to minor toasty like malts, but also some old doughy like bread. Not particularly bitter or hoppy either. Kind of small nose also.
Taste is, kind of hop lemon bitter sensation with good baking cracker like bread at the end. Texture hints at crispness with a solid medium body. Finish also has grapefruit oil like qualities and flavor.
Overall kind of reminds me of an English bitter in a way but definitely more crisp and full. One to enjoy no problem.
08-01-2011 03:50:59 | More by smakawhat
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02-20-2014 12:40:29 | More by campfirebrew
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St. Peter's Organic English Ale has an extraordinarily thick, spongy, off-white head, with little brown specks sprinkled about and thick, heavy lacing left behind on the glass. The appearance is murky golden, with suspended brown flecks and lots of bubble streams. Aroma is sharp, with a moldy, cellared smell and some bready sweetness. Taste is of sweet, bready malt, sharp, grassy hops bitterness, nut shell, sugar, and cellar. Mouthfeel is medium and slick, and St. Peter's Organic English Ale finishes dry, decently refreshing, and nicely drinkable, yet not particularly quaff-able. Overall, this is an interesting and flavorful ale, and I suggest giving it a go.
06-13-2013 20:58:25 | More by RonaldTheriot
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3.48/5 rDev -2.8%
A: The beer is clear golden yellow in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a thin bright white head that quickly died down, leaving delicate lacing covering the surface and a thin ring of bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: There are moderately strong aromas of biscuit and bready malts in the nose along with notes of fruity yeast.
T: The taste is similar to the smell, although the presence of grassy hops is a bit more noticeable, which contribute a slight amount of bitterness—this particularly stands out in the finish. Fruity flavors in the taste become a bit stronger as the beer begins to warm up.
M: It feels a bit shy of medium-bodied on the palate and is clean and somewhat crisp with a low to moderate amount of carbonation. There is some dryness in the finish.
O: The beer is very easy to drink and its low alcohol content makes it sessionable.
07-02-2011 22:52:40 | More by metter98
3.48/5 rDev -2.8%
My brother in law brought this over before my Oktoberfest party the first weekend in October. While this was an unusual offering since I had a keg of Weihenstephaner, I still drank it anyways. It's still beer. I had my reservations though, being a genuine English beer (which I find too subdued compared to American styles) and in a green bottle, which is a death knell for many beers to me. Anyways, poured from the bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance - Pours a pale golden piss yellow color; very little head and retention, with no real lacing to speak of. And did I mention it was in green bottle?
Aroma - Grassy, with some toasty and cracker notes in there as well. A little bit of yeast, but pretty low-key.
Taste - Hoppiness is detectable, as well as the toast and cracker notes. Palate is much like the nose on this one, which isn't a bad thing.
Mouthfeel - Well-rounded, medium bodied and carbonated.
Overall - Nothing spectacular, nothing to write home about. It is a decent beer, but I wouldn't buy it again. In fact, I probably never would have bought it in the first place, given the Green Bottle Curse. But it was okay. Recommended to try once.
10-31-2012 01:20:01 | More by TheCondor
4.35/5 rDev +21.5%
Brilliantly clear, golden pour with modest carbonation and a beautiful cream-off-white 1-inch head. Modest head retention. Fresh, noticeable, malty nose with some grassy after-notes. Medium body. Excellent lacing. Restrained hop-bitterness; suggestions of fresh cracked pepper on the palate. Crisp and dry finish. Nice bite . Almost pilsnerish. Certainly moreish. I would definitely purchase this ale again. Delicious.
11-18-2012 20:58:05 | More by carlborch
New York
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New York
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03-20-2013 22:41:49 | More by BGsWo22
3.8/5 rDev +6.1%
Appearance: Pale, golden; pours a tiny head.
Aroma: Refreshing, citrus, hops, maybe grass even?
Taste: Light malt typical for English Ales, dominated by hops, which linger in the aftertaste as well. Fairly light and quite refreshing, but also robust with a good hop content and interesting floral flavours.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied, round.
Overall: A nice beer for a warm day. Nothing spectacular, but a solid beer.
03-19-2012 22:16:18 | More by Arborescence
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3.38/5 rDev -5.6%
St. Peter's Organic English Ale from St. Peter's Brewery Co Ltd pours well from a round green 500ml bottle leaving a small head with some initial lacing. It has a nice golden color with a bitter taste. It has a mild carbonation with a mild bitter hoppy taste. Mild fruit aroma with a hint of malt in the background. Average mouth feel, nothing great.
I was recommended this beer as the best beer around, I found that it was not much to write home about. While I wouldn't turn a free one away, I probably would not purchase it for myself anytime soon.
12-27-2012 01:12:48 | More by Top_Jimmy
St. Peter's Organic English Ale from St. Peter's Brewery Co Ltd
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Quincy Wilson couldnt keep the smile off his face.
Not even when he was trying to maintain a tough-guy look posing for pictures.
Wilson, a Davie University School cornerback and University of Florida commitment, formally accepted an invitation at his school Monday to play in the Under Armour All-American game in St. Petersburg on Jan. 2, 2014.
Its a big accomplishment, and Im looking forward to playing in the game, he said, but these accolades just only make me want to work harder.
Wilson is joined by fellow South Florida standouts Corey Holmes (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Chad Thomas (Miami Booker T. Washington), Ermon Lane (Homestead), and Joseph Yearby, Trevor Darling and Dalvin Cook (Miami Central).
Wilson who will take his official visit to Gainesville when UF plays Florida State on Nov. 29 will get a chance to show Gators fans a look into the future playing alongside UF commitments Lane, Cook and Immokalee wide receiver J.C. Jackson in the Under Armour game.
Hes worked very hard all these years, since he was very young, and he never saw what comes out of working so hard until now, said Wilsons mother, Carmen. And now that he sees the outcome of working hard, hes like, Yeah, Im going to keep doing this.
When he isnt on a football field working on his craft, Wilson spends his time as a normal 17-year-old with his friend Nick Novelli trying to make a dollar in their little hustle on the side.
Wilson and Novelli started their own business about a year ago, fixing and customizing the screens and back plates of Apple iPhones. Their venture has gone from helping friends at their school to even a few out-of-state customers with the help of social media.
They have known each other since the seventh grade, and Novelli hopes to join Wilson in Gainesville after getting his associates degree at FAU or FIU.
Weve just been best friends, Novelli said. It was like an instant connection.
Added Carmen Wilson: [Nicks] my other son. He spends a lot of time at home with us. Its a good thing. Theyre doing their thing as kids, and you never know what it will turn out to in the future.
As for college football Saturdays in the Wilson household, Carmen insists Quincy and her husband, Chad a former University of Miami cornerback from 1992 to 1994 have not been too involved in an in-house UF-UM rivalry.
Maybe down the road, we could probably start having those battles, said Chad Wilson, University Schools defensive coordinator. But for now, its all about the Gators and whats ahead for him.
Instead, the two have watched college games together as learning experiences, observing techniques and sharing observations they could use in the final days they have together at University School.
Ill miss that next year, Chad Wilson said.
Calvary Christian took first place in the Florida High School Athletic Association district tournament at Palm-Aire Country Club with a score of 331 on the par-71 Oaks Course.
Zach Mendez led the Eagles with a score of 79 followed by Derek Butts (83), and Wyatt Rubin (88).
Westminster Academy placed second with a score of 334. Stephen LaMay led the tournament and his team with a score of 75.
South Florida HEAT placed third with a score of 365, followed by Highlands Christian Academy (416), Weinbaum Yeshiva (452) and Zion Lutheran (515).
• Calvary Christian 331, Westminster Academy 334, South Florida Heat 365, Highlands Christian Academy 416, Weinbaum Yeshiva 452, Zion Lutheran 515 (at Palm Aire Country Club par 71): Stephen LaMay (WA) 75, E. Thompson (WA) 76,.Zach Mendez (CC) 79, Cory Duame (CC) 81, Derek Butts (CC) 83, Wyatt Rubin (CC) 88.
• St. Thomas Aquinas 299, Taravella 354, Plantation 517, Coral Glades 527: Mathew Galluzo (STA) 73, Zachary Volts (STA) 73, Trey Moody (STA) 75, Harrison Doyle (STA) 78, Alex Far (TAR) 79, Devon Lojewski (PLA) 85.
• Calvary Christian 501 (at Palm Aire Country Club): Kaitlyn Leta (CC) 114, Sami Kerrigan (CC) 124, Tori Nail (CC) 130, Gwen Rustin (CC) 133.
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Miramar vs. Stranahan (Stranahan), 4:30
Douglas vs. Pompano Beach (Pompano Beach), 4:30
Everglades vs. Pembroke Pines Charter (Pembroke Pines Charter), 4:30
Taravella vs. Northeast (Northeast), 4:30
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Plantation vs. McArthur (McArthur), 6:00
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Posnack Day School vs. Hebrew Academy (Hebrew Academy), 7:00
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Douglas vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (Central Park Pool), 7:00
Plantation vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (St. Thomas Aquinas), 7:00
Piper at Coconut Creek, 4:30
Blanche Ely at Hallandale, 4:30
Douglas vs. South Plantation (South Plantation), 4:30
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Baseball splits doubleheader with Lipscomb
After dropping a close contest in the first game of a doubleheader, the Dolphins bounced back in a big way in the night cap as the JU baseball team split with Lipscomb (7-4, 22-6), Friday afternoon at Dugan Field.
JU (20-18, 9-7) could not hold a 3-1 lead in the first game as Lipscomb (15-29, 6-11) rallied for four runs in the fourth and two runs in the sixth. The Dolphins bounced back in the second game by pounding out 21 hits while taking advantage of four Bisons errors.
"It was tough way to lose in the first game but we bounced back in a big way to even things up," said Alexander. "Hopefully, the weather holds up tomorrow and we can go home with another win."
In game one, junior Matt Loosen (3-2) was tagged with the loss after allowing seven runs on 11 hits with two walks and two strikeouts in five innings. Senior Kyle Kriech gave the Dolphins a chance by hurling three innings of shutout relief.
Josh Smith (3-2) got the win after allowing four runs on 10 hits while walking two and striking out 11 in the complete game.
Sophomore left fielder Jonathan Murphy led the Dolphins by going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI while senior first baseman Alex Martinez added a two-run homer. Junior right fielder Esterlin Perozo, freshman center fielder Dan Gulbransen and junior catcher Alex Swenson also finished with multiple hits.
Logan Hostettler led the Bisons by going 3-for-4 with a home run while M.L. Williams went 3-for-3. Zach Messer sparked the LU rally by hitting a grand slam in the fourth inning.
In the night cap, JU scored 13 runs in the first three innings and never looked back as junior Matt Tomshaw (5-1) earned the win by allowing four runs on 11 hits while walking only one and striking out five in seven innings.
Davey Hackett (3-5) was tagged with the loss after allowing six runs on six hits with two walks and two strikeouts in 1.2 innings.
Freshman designated hitter Adam Brett Walker led the offensive barrage for the Dolphins by going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Junior shortstop Jamaal Hawkins also finished 3-for-3 with four RBI while Martinez and Gulbransen each finished with three hits and three RBI. Murphy added three hits while senior second baseman Chuck Opachich added two hits and three RBI.
Messer led the Bisons by going 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI.
The Dolphins and Bisons will conclude their series on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. The contest can be followed by logging onto JUDolphins.com.


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Wirral Titanic survivor is given fitting memorial 77 years after she passed away
Updated 2:51pm Monday 10th February 2014 in News By Emma Rigby, Senior Reporter
A WIRRAL survivor of the sinking of the Titanic has finally received a fitting commemoration in Wallasey's Rake Lane Cemetery.
Sarah Agnes Stap, daughter of Wallasey master mariner Captain Henry Stap, was born at sea in 1865 and at the age of 47, become a first class stewardess on the ill-fated liner
Ms Stap lived in Bidston Avenue, Birkenhead, when she signed on to Titanic and was one of 23 female stewardesses onboard.
More than 1,500 people lost their lives when the vessel ran into an iceberg in the North Atlantic during her maiden voyage in April, 1912.
Her survival has been documented as being down to that of a young cabin boy, who picked her up and put her in a lifeboat after she said he should take her place.
When she died in Birkenhead on March 27, 1937 at the age of 73, she was buried in Rake Lane Cemetery, known for its links to sea disasters.
But Ms Stap's grave was never fully commemorated until this year, when Friends of Rake Lane Cemetery and stonemason Allen Roberts, of E F Mackie, produced a headstone bearing the inscription: Sarah Agnes Stap 1st Class Stewardess and Titanic Survivor
"Although there are eight members of the family buried in two adjoining graves, there was only a small memorial on one of the graves that simply said 'Stap'," said Diane Robinson, of the Friends.
"But recently, Allen Roberts has made and installed a special memorial to commemorate Sarah and her father."
The Friends of Rake Lane Cemetery was formed seven years ago after a spate of vandalism saw memorials smashed and damaged beyond repair.
Since then, the group has raised substantial funds to improve security of the cemetery and has launched several guided walks and talks – including the Stap family grave.
Mrs Robinson added: "Initially, it seemed as if there wouldn't be much interest in the cemetery but Wallasey is closely linked to Liverpool's vast maritime history, including the three major sea disasters of the early 20th century – the Titanic, Empress of Island and Lusitania."
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As a Wirral resident you have my heartfelt thanks gentlemen.
1:58am Sun 16 Feb 14
Steven Stap says...
We are descendants of her brother Henry Stap, both of whom were children of Captain Henry Stap. This article has been linked to us from some family in France, and the response in Facebook is tremendous! It's a great feeling to see her memory living on and being honoured by others.
With hopes that we can come over to the Rake Lane Cemetery and see it first-hand some day!
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Thursday, 12-year-old Jordan McNair checked out of Levine Children's Hospital after battling E. coli for over a month. Just hours after McNair went home, the state announced it would reveal the official source of the outbreak Friday.
More than 100 people were sickened by E. coli after visiting the Cleveland County Fair Sept. 27 to Oct. 7. McNair was one of the most severe cases.
When he strolled out of the hospital Thursday, he said he was surprised by the chill in the air.
"Because when I first got in here, it was still warm outside," said McNair.
Much has changed since he first came to Levine 35 days ago.
"I just know I've been through a lot," he said.
That may be an understatement. At one point, the resilient 12-year-old was on dialysis because his kidneys were failing.
His ordeal started on September 30 when he visited the Cleveland County Fair with his family. He felt sick the next day and gradually got worse. Several other children were also sickened. Two-year-old Gage Lefevers died from his illness.
McNair's family understands how blessed they are to take him home.
"I can't express how grateful I am," said Beth McNair, Jordan's mom. "Everyone at the hospital has been wonderful."
Jordan left the hospital with a smile and a bag of sour cream and cheddar potato chips. He said the first thing he planned to do when he got home was play with his dog.
Health officials will announce the official source of the E. coli outbreak at a press conference scheduled for 1:30 pm Friday in Cleveland County. Stay with wbtv.com for details as soon as they are released.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Board of Regents has narrowed the candidates for Tennessee State University president to a final four, down from a group of 86 applicants.
The Tennessean reported (http://tnne.ws/T7a1IN ) that the candidates are three university vice presidents and one dean. None has been a college president before.
They come from colleges in Alabama, Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee, and at least two have Nashville ties. All have significant experience in fundraising.
A search committee chose them after a five-month search. They will visit the campus Oct. 29-Nov. 1 and participate in public forums that will be streamed online.
Ainsley Carry, vice president for student affairs at Auburn University, said he was thrilled and humbled to get the call Friday. Carry earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida, along with a doctorate in education. He also has an MBA from Auburn, where he's been vice president of student affairs and an assistant professor since 2009.
Glenda Glover, dean of the college of business at Jackson State University in Mississippi, also said she was thrilled to be named as a candidate. Glover is a Memphis native and graduate of TSU, where she was a math major. She earned an MBA from Clark Atlanta University, a doctorate from George Washington University and a law degree from Georgetown.
Bennie Harris, vice president of development and alumni relations at Lipscomb University since 2007, is the sole Nashville candidate. He received his doctorate from the University of Alabama, and his background is primarily in marketing and university development.
Finalist Candace Campbell Jackson, a vice president and chief of staff at the University of Akron. She has a law degree from Akron and is on the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio.
Information from: The Tennessean, http://www.tennessean.com