text:
Men's Basketball
April 17, 2015
Cyclones sign Andrew hoopster
The Cyclones signed their first player, Luke Hook, for the 2015-16 season.
Hook hails from Andrew High School, bringing with him three years of varsity basketball experience. He was a Third Team All-Area player who averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds per game his senior year. The Cyclones are excited to have him join their renowned program.
"Luke is an extremely hard-working player. We are looking forward to having his tenacious and positive attitude become infectious to the entire team," said head Coach David Howard.
March 4, 2015
Cyclones show big turnaround in 2015, includes conference championship
What a difference a year makes. In 2014 the Cyclones had a losing record
after a rebuilding season. This year they finished in the NJCAA Region IV
semi-finals after being crowned the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference
champions. And they only plan to continue the upward trajectory.
When head Coach David Howard took over the Cyclone squad for the 2013-14 season, he wanted to maintain its tradition of athletic excellence. Going 8-22 overall and 4-10 in conference was disappointing, but he plowed ahead. Recruiting and getting his team to gel supplemented a successful 2014-15 season that saw the Cyclones go 17-14 overall and 11-3 in conference, good enough for an outright championship not done by any Skyway team since 2011. Moraine Valley last held the title with Morton College in 2013. After they clinched the crown, Howard was named Skyway Coach of the Year, although humbly acknowledges the great help from assistants James Daniels and Brandon Allen. Niko Cahue (Sandburg) and Brian Townsend (Evergreen Park) were named to the All-Conference first team while Deland "DJ" Deere (Thornton Fractional North) and Ermias Nega (Wakefield) took All-Conference second team.
"We could've had a 20-win season, but I can't complain one bit. The turnaround from last season to this one is amazing. It's a testament to these guys. They sacrificed for the betterment of the team. They gelled and believed in each other, picked each other up, never stopped believing," Howard said.
Before the Cyclones even reached their conference matchups, which began Jan. 13, they held a 4-10 record. They easily could have given up when battle tested but stuck to the plan. Some losses, however, were due to players getting caught up in the moment and deviating from cohesive team-play, like in their semi-final loss to Olive-Harvey College on March 1.
"Some of those early games we had a shot at winning. But overall we had a really good season. It's always nice to say you earned a conference championship outright. It's a huge accomplishment for these guys," Howard said. "We had a lot of ups and downs, but the good outweighed the bad. This program is headed in the right direction."
The Cyclones will lose a few starters due to their sophomore status or transfer to four-year schools. Cahue signed on scholarship—Howard's first freshman to do so—to continue his education and play ball at Saint Xavier University this fall. Townsend is looking at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. The duo were walking double-doubles for the Cyclones this season—Townsend with 13 and Cahue with nine—so their presence will be missed. Paulius Ostruskevicius (Lemont) was asked to do a lot this season; it didn't matter if he started or was the sixth man, he still worked hard and always responded with a positive attitude. Randall Rushing (Richards) played one season for the Cyclones a couple years ago and worked extremely hard to become a starter.
As for the returners, Howard said he'll look to his star freshman, Nega, as well as Deere, Calviontae Washington (Eisenhower) and Jason Roland (Oak Forest) to set the tone. "It's a good group returning. They know my expectations," he added.
Now with the season over, the work continues. In addition to recruiting for next season, Howard is making sure his players succeed in the classroom and that the sophomores get into four-year colleges and universities. He credits Gloria Coughlin, student athlete success coordinator, with helping the players buckle down.
March 2, 2015
Cyclones falter in semis
The Cyclones are heartbroken. After a surge at the start of 2015 that
included an Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship, Moraine
Valley was ready to scrape their way to the national tournament. That is,
until Olive-Harvey College got in the way. The Cyclones dropped their NJCAA
Region IV semi-final game (March 1) 82-70 to the Panthers to end their
playoff run.
The two teams had met earlier this season with the Cyclones taking their first loss in the new year. This time the men in green had a shot to advance in regionals. Within the first half, the Cyclones were up 38-21 and by halftime were ahead 43-32, but the defense faltered in the second half. The intense competitive spirit of players conversely helped them stray, according to head Coach David Howard. Players didn't want to lose so much that the ball-sharing strategy turned into solo shots. Turnovers (11) outnumbered assists (seven) in the second half as well compared to the first half. With four-minutes to go, the Cyclones tied the game at 65 before they let things slip.
"They deviated from the plan, and guys got caught up in the moment. But it was a hard-fought game. I tip my hat to Olive-Harvey. They played well," Howard said. "The guys and I believe we should still be playing, but with our accomplishments this season, I told them to not hang their heads. They have nothing to be ashamed of. We had a really good season."
Ermias Nega led the scoring with 17 points along with seven rebounds and three assists. Brian Townsend finished with 16 points and eight rebounds. Niko Cahue banked 13 and took down 10 boards. DJ Deere (eight points, four rebounds, two assists) and Randall Rushing (seven points, six assists, four rebounds, four steals) rounded out the bunch.
February 27, 2015
Cyclones advance in playoffs
The Cyclones are one step closer to nationals after their 78-59 victory over
Black Hawk East College in the NJCAA Region IV quarter-finals last night.
After being crowned the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference champs in their last game, the Cyclones felt the pressure to continue these winning ways. Nerves kept the men in green flat at the start, giving themselves only a five-point lead at halftime. Randall Rushing's energy in the second half with some key steals got Moraine Valley rolling on a run. He finished the night with five assists, five boards and three steals.
Other big contributions came from Ermias Nega (23 points and four steals), Niko Cahue (14 points, seven rebounds), Brian Townsend (10 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals), DJ Deere (six points, six assists, two steals), Calviontae Washington (seven points), and Vicpatrick Harris (seven points).
Next up is Olive-Harvey College in the semi-final round on March 1. The Cyclones faced the Panthers at the start of 2015, losing that initial matchup. They're hoping to change the results this weekend.
February 20, 2015
Cyclones bring home conference championship
The cooler of ice water was poured over Coach David Howard's head and the
celebrating ensued after the Cyclones' 77-64 victory over Elgin Community
College last night (Feb. 19).
If Moraine Valley failed to win that game, they would have had to share the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship with rival Morton College. Instead, Moraine Valley earned the crown outright, which hasn't been done by any Skyway team since 2011. The Cyclones last earned the honor as co-champs in the 2012-13 season when they eventually finished as runners-up at nationals.
"I feel like God has shown us his favor right now. This is unreal. One year ago we were tied for dead last, now we are the conference champs all by ourselves," said Howard, who was named Skyway Conference Coach of the Year.
The men in green were aggressive from the start and caused the Spartans to commit turnovers that helped fuel some Cyclone runs. The dynamic trio of Niko Cahue (21 points, six rebounds), Brian Townsend (15 points, 10 rebounds, six steals) and Ermias Nega (12 points, nine rebounds) gave the Cyclones that needed edge for the win.
The Cyclones finished with an 11-3 conference record and head into NJCAA Region IV playoffs next week with enthusiasm.
"We are enjoying this moment, but we still have other goals to accomplish," Howard said. "We want to make the national tournament and make a run for the title. These guys worked so hard and really started to sacrifice and trust the coaches and their teammates. We want to ride this momentum right into nationals."
February 18, 2015
Cyclones looking for one more Skyway win
Another key win down for the Cyclones, one more to go. After a well-deserved
74-67 victory over Prairie State College in their last regular season home
game (Feb. 17), the Cyclones retained the top spot in the Illinois Skyway
Collegiate Conference. If they win their final conference matchup with Elgin
on Thursday, they'll claim the championship outright.
Throughout the first half, Moraine Valley worked all the right angles, leading by 14 at one point. After halftime, the Pioneers made some runs to cut their deficit to four, but the Cyclones pounded out the offense and maintained a tight defense for a comfortable win.
Leading the effort was Niko Cahue (18 points, four rebounds) followed by Ermias Nega (16 points, 10 rebounds, five steals, two assists), Randall Rushing (13 points, two rebounds, two assists), Paul Ostruskevicius (nine points, two assists), and DJ Deere (six points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals).
February 17, 2015
Other News
Former Cyclone coach Dedrick Shannon will head west this summer to start his
new job as assistant coach for men's basketball at Oklahoma Panhandle State
University, where several former Cyclones have competed and continued their
Two Cyclone alum were named Mid-American Conference Players of the Week. Richaun Holmes (2011-12), at Bowling Green University, and Karrington Ward (2012-13), at Eastern Michigan University, earned the recognition after putting up some big numbers. For the week, Holmes averaged 16 points on 61.9 percent shooting overall as well as 6.5 rebounds, two assists and increased his blocked shot total this season to 61. Ward averaged 18.5 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 77.8 percent of his free throw attempts. Both players helped their teams go 2-0 for the week.
February 16, 2015
Last minute free throws give Cyclones the edge
Brian Townsend was the hero Feb. 14 with a couple of clutch free throws to
help seal the Cyclones' latest win.
Although not a conference game, the narrow 74-72 victory over
nationally-ranked South Suburban was a morale booster.
The Cyclones put up a good overall fight and made pivotal stops when needed against the Bulldogs, who are ranked #18 in NJCAA Division II. They played a solid 40 minutes on the court and were up late in the game before the Bulldogs took a mini run to tie things up. With little time left, Townsend sunk both free throws to give Moraine Valley the lead. A fortunate missed shot at the buzzer by South Sub sealed the Cyclone win.
Townsend led with his double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds) followed closely by Ermias Nega (16 points, seven rebounds, two assists), Niko Cahue (12 points, seven rebounds), Randall Rushing (11 points, six rebounds, three steals), and DJ Deere (nine points, five assists).
February 13, 2015
Battling Cyclones fall to Panthers
The Cyclones are a little hot and cold right now. Last night they
fell 84-74 to Morton College, a conference team that doesn't trail far
behind in the Skyway standings. It was another team Moraine Valley had
defeated earlier this season but couldn't stop down the stretch.
The score was close the entire game with the Cyclones up by two at halftime. The second half proved to be more of a battle, and Moraine Valley couldn't get stops when they needed them, giving up mini runs late with little time for a comeback. Right now the Cyclones have a bull's-eye on their backs and no teams are going to let them glide to a conference championship.
Ermias Nega led the effort with 19 points, six rebounds and two assists followed by a double-double from Niko Cahue (15 points, 12 rebounds), Randall Rushing (13 points, three rebounds), DJ Deere (six points, eight assists), and Brian Townsend (five points, 10 rebounds).
February 11, 2015
Cyclones back to winning ways
With a handful of games left this season, the Cyclones couldn't risk any
more losses. After falling in their last two consecutive games and getting a
reality check, the possibility of giving up the top spot in conference was
not an option. So back to the grind, Moraine Valley defeated McHenry County
College 76-65 (Feb. 10).
The Cyclones came out playing well and quickly built a double-digit lead. However, once they loosened the reins, the Scots went on a 12-3 run and the Cyclones were down by the second half. Some quick regrouping at halftime helped Moraine Valley finish the game for the win.
Niko Cahue was back in the lineup, scoring 15 with nine boards and two blocks. Ermias Nega had a strong night with 13 points, five rebounds and two assists. Other big numbers came from Vicpatrick Harris (12 points, six assists), Paul Ostruskevicius (nine points, three assists), Randall Rushing (eight points, six rebounds, four steals), and Brian Townsend (seven points, seven rebounds, two assists).
"We were tired of losing. The last two losses scared us. The players were a little too [cocky] from the win streak and realized they have to compete well every game. Every win is important now," said assistant coach James Daniels.
If the Cyclones win the next three conference games, they'll bring the Skyway championship home. With that in mind, they're taking it one game at a time.
February 9, 2015
Cyclones drop one to Chiefs
They're not worried yet, but can't sit back anymore. The Cyclones lost their
second straight game Feb. 7, this time an 84-73 defeat at the hands of
Waubonsee Community College, a team they defeated last month.
Niko Cahue was out with an injury, so the Chiefs instead keyed in on Brian Townsend. Early on both teams traded baskets, but the Cyclones dug themselves into a 20-point deficit in the second half. They pressed and scrambled to get back in the game and cut the lead to eight. Within the last nine minutes, starter DJ Deere injured his shoulder and had to sit out. At game's end, Moraine Valley was out rebounded by 20 and couldn't get enough stops to make any gains.
Townsend ended the night with 15 points and seven rebounds. He was followed by Deere (13 points) and Ermias Nega (10 points, four assists).
February 6, 2015
Cyclones given reality check
Humble pie was just what the Cyclones needed Feb. 5, according to head Coach
David Howard as he saw his team fall 76-56 to College of Lake County, which
they defeated earlier this season.
Moraine Valley continues to top the conference despite this first loss, but they won't maintain that rank if they continue playing the way they did last night. The Cyclones had 17 turnovers and just six assists, compared to 21 assists for the Lancers. They were outmuscled and from the paint, Moraine Valley was outscored 42-20. Howard expects this reality check will bring his guys back to their typical cohesive efforts on the court.
The lead scorer for the night was Paul Ostruskevicius with 13 points. Compiling his 10th double-double, Brian Townsend finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Niko Cahue added 10 points and six boards while Randall Rushing scored nine.
February 4, 2015
Eight is great
A sluggish start didn't stop the Cyclones, which earned their eighth
straight victory and boosted their record to two over .500.
Although the Cyclones were initially a bit lethargic in their Feb. 3 game, they finished with a hefty 87-63 victory over Oakton Community College.
Down for some time in the first half, the Cyclones finally hit a good run into halftime going up by 12. The men in green stepped up the defense in the second half, closing out on shooters and rebounding. Nick Bal was a spark off the bench hitting two big 3-pointers. Some key threes also were sunk by Claviontae Washington, Vicpatrick Harris (who had two) and Abdal Ishtaiah down the stretch.
Brian Townsend took charge again with another double-double (13 points, 14 rebounds), but had help from Ermias Nega (14 points, eight rebounds), DJ Deere (11 points, six assists), Niko Cahue (nine points, 11 boards) and Ishtaiah (nine points, five rebounds).
January 30, 2015
Lucky number seven
Last night was a major test of the Cyclones' skill and willpower, and they
proved they deserve to be number one. They knock off Elgin
Community College, which also posted a 6-0 conference record and 11-game win
streak, doing so in the last two minutes of the game.
Moraine Valley started off with a strong flow, but gradually backed off enough to encourage a tight matchup. With two minutes left on the clock, the score was deadlocked at 54. Paul Ostruskevicius hit a 3-pointer before scoring on a driving layup to start the run the Cyclones needed to pull out the win. Niko Cahue sealed the 65-56 victory with a layup after giving the Spartans a last-minute bucket. This puts the Cyclones at 7-0 in conference action.
Randall Rushing led the attack (13 points, three rebounds, three steals) followed by Brian Townsend (12 points, 17 rebounds), Cahue (11 points, 12 rebounds), Ermias Nega (nine points, nine rebounds), and DJ Deere (five points, four rebounds, four assists).
January 28, 2015
Cyclones post perfect conference record
With minutes to go in the Cyclones' latest matchup with Prairie State
College, the men in green were down and looked to be out. But nothing could
stop their determination as they surged ahead for a 61-56 win and sixth
straight conference victory Jan. 27.
Neither team dominated the court in a game that put Moraine Valley squarely on top of the conference standings. If the Cyclones had lost, there would have been a three-way tie for first, including Elgin Community College which they face on Thursday. The Cyclones knew what was at stake and fought back all game. With four minutes to go and down five, the Cyclones pulled out another win.
Double-doubles are becoming a common team trend with Brian Townsend being the latest star (15 points, 15 rebounds). Other big contributors were Randall Rushing (12 points, five rebounds), Ermias Nega (eight points, five rebounds) and DJ Deere (eight points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals).
January 26, 2015
Cyclones take time to volunteer
Two months ago the Cyclones were grappling with a five-game losing streak,
but took time away from their practice schedule to volunteer. Now, rolling
on a five-game win streak, Moraine Valley players returned to do community
On Saturday, Jan. 24, the men's basketball team did something bigger than basketball. Instead of a much needed practice at the height of the season, the Cyclones volunteered at the Harvest for the World Food Pantry in Chicago. The young men started at 7 a.m. and worked until 10 a.m. to help distribute food to needy families.
After their community service in November, the athletes expressed how humbling it was and they'd love to do it again.
"This is just another way to show that Moraine Valley is not only committed to education and athletics, but also to giving back to the community. Giving back is still at the front of what the Cyclones do," said head Coach David Howard.
January 23, 2015
'Clones edge out Panthers; still perfect in conference
Not every win is a breeze and the latest one for the Cyclones was no
exception. Some free throws helped seal the Cyclones' 93-88 victory over
Morton College (Jan. 22).
It was another even matchup between the conference rivals, making the Cyclones the lone undefeated team in conference action (5-0). Although the Cyclones had a better second half, they faltered a bit on defense throughout the entire game. The win was solidified by some clutch free throws down the stretch. Every win counts, but in order to overcome some challenging opponents in the next few weeks, the men in green will have to focus on defense.
Niko Cahue continues to throw down the double-doubles with 29 points and 11 boards. Brian Townsend wasn't far behind with 20 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and two blocks along with help from DJ Deere (20 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, three steals), Randall Rushing (11 points, three rebounds) and Ermias Nega (six assists, four rebounds, two steals).
January 22, 2015
Cyclones on a roll, including three double-doubles
Make that four in a row. The Cyclones charged through another Illinois
Skyway Collegiate Conference team—McHenry County College—to maintain a
perfect conference record. They defeated the Scots 98-58 on Jan. 20.
Three Cyclones had an impressive night, each with a double-double: Niko Cahue (17 points, 10 rebounds, two steals), Brian Townsend (15 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals) and Ermias Nega (13 points, 10 rebounds, five assists). Also contributing to the cause were Nick Bal (15 points) and DJ Deere (12 points, three assists, two steals).
In the first half of the season, Moraine Valley was pitted against some tough opposition in preparation for conference competition, evidenced by their unblemished conference record. Their next test comes tonight when they face rival Morton College at home, 7 p.m.
January 18, 2015
Cyclones earn third straight
These battling Cyclones are still at it, winning their third straight Jan.
Facing Waubonsee Community College, the Cyclones battled against their evenly matched opponent. With the lead changing hands often, the Cyclones wouldn't back off the attack. Their cohesive force took a 35-28 lead at the half. Moraine Valley continued to pressure the Chiefs in the second half and squeaked out the 67-64 victory.
Niko Cahue finished with yet another double-double (19 points, 13 rebounds). Brian Townsend wasn't far behind netting 10 with eight boards and three assists. Paul Ostruskevicius had nine points, three rebounds and two blocks while DJ Deere scored eight, adding five assists.
January 18, 2015
Cyclones celebrate All-Decade Team
They came from around Illinois. There was even one out-of-stater and two who
had to coach a basketball game later that night, but nearly 40 Cyclone
alumni and former coaches flocked to the Cyclone Center Jan. 17 to celebrate
the college's All-Decade Team.
At halftime of the men's basketball game that night, Cyclones athletic director Bill Finn announced the men's basketball All-Decade Team which included players from 1979 to 2010. Eighty-two players made the list comprised by Finn, who coached the men's team for 22 years. After bringing up Skip Dorn, his assistant coach during his tenure, he announced all the alumni (some by game nicknames) in attendance and had them line the court while praising the basketball program.
"I'm honoring the top players, and I'm proud of all of you. Over the years we've won over 700 victories, had four Final Fours and a runners-up appearance. We're known as a traditional national power. I know I was tough to play for, but it's nice to see you guys now, all grown up," Finn said at the brief ceremony. "We loved the G Building, but we love this new building. It's the college you helped build. We've had good times and bad times. I'm proud."
After a group photo, all the alumni and their families congregated and reconnected at a reception.
January 16, 2015
Cyclones edge out Lancers
Hopefully the Cyclones got most of their losses out in the first half of the
season. So far they've won both conference games and seem to have found
their rhythm.
In their first home matchup in the new year, the Cyclones hung on to a 60-53 win over College of Lake County. The offense took some time to warm up. Halftime even saw the Cyclones down by seven after which they stepped it up a notch and fought back for the win.
Niko Cahue (14 points, 10 rebounds, two steals) and Brian Townsend (10 points, 12 rebounds, two steals) led the charge with their double-doubles. Ermias Nega, Paul Ostruskevicius and Calviontae Washington each scored 10. Nega added eight assists, six rebounds and three steals while Ostruskevicius had three boards.
The Cyclones face Waubonsee Community College on Saturday, 3 p.m., at home, where at halftime, select alumni players will be honored on an All-Decade team (1979-2010).
January 14, 2015
First conference matchup yields Cyclone win
Things are coming together for the Cyclones. In a much needed win to start
conference play (Jan. 13), Moraine Valley defeated Oakton Community College,
At one point the 'Clones were up by 20 points, but withstood all the runs by Oakton to maintain the 10-point advantage. Nick Bal was on fire with 31 points along with two steals. Other contributors to the win were Ermias Nega (16 points, nine assists, five rebounds, two blocks), Brian Townsend (14 points, eight rebounds, three steals), Calviontae Washington (11 points, two assists), and Paul Ostruskevicius (nine points, five rebounds, two assists).
January 7, 2015
Turnovers stifle 'Clones
A big winter break did not help the Cyclone cause. Not having played since
Dec. 20, Moraine Valley came out a little rusty Jan. 6 against Olive-Harvey
College. A lax defense and too many turnovers hurt the Cyclones in a 99-68
Two players had double-doubles—Niko Cahue (15 points, 11 rebounds) and Paul Ostruskevicius (11 points, 13 rebounds, two assists). Brian Townsend also scored 15, adding nine boards, four steals and two assists. Deland "DJ" Deere (10 points, four assists) and Jonathan Wilson (seven points, two rebounds) rounded out the effort.
December 22, 2014
Cyclones fall short in second half
The effort was there, but the Cyclones gave up a run at the wrong time Dec.
20, suffering a 77-70 loss to Joliet Junior College.
Moraine Valley struggled to recover from the Wolves' run and the defense was sluggish in the second half. Deland "DJ" Deere had a massive 24 points, six assists and three steals followed by Nitavian Sims with 12 points and three assists. Brian Townsend came out with his fifth double-double scoring 10 and grabbing 11 boards plus two steals. Ermias Nega had nine points, eight rebounds and two steals, while Niko Cahue rounded out the bunch with eight points, four rebounds and two blocks.
December 19, 2014
Cyclones grab second straight
The Cyclones earned a much needed win Dec. 18 over Wright College. Getting
their second straight victory (71-64), they maintained good flow on the
Brian Townsend led the attack with 15 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Close behind was Niko Cahue with 14 points and five boards followed by Deland "DJ" Deere (10 points, six assists, two steals), Nick Bal (nine points, two assists, two steals) and Ermias Nega (seven points, six rebounds, three assists).
December 10, 2014
Cyclones handle Hawks
Moraine Valley broke a five-game losing streak Dec. 9 with a big 86-61
victory over Malcolm X College. As a young team still working out the
details, the Cyclones played a complete game without fizzling out toward the
end while also responding well to the Hawks' defense.
Brian Townsend led the effort with 22 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Ermias Nega followed closely with 21 points and two assists. Other contributors included Deland "DJ" Deere (12 points, seven assists), Mychele Bullock (eight points, five rebounds) and Randall Rushing (eight points, three rebounds).
December 1, 2014
Even in losses, Cyclones improving
It was a tiresome weekend (Nov. 28-29) for the men in green after they
trekked to Ohio for the Surge Classic hosted by Cincinnati State Technical
and Community College. Even though Moraine Valley came up empty handed at
the end, they're improving and still learning how to finish games strong.
The first matchup (Nov. 28) was against the host team. Considering that Cincinnati State is ranked No. 4 in the NJCAA, the Cyclones held up well, even taking the lead a few times. Moraine Valley was up by eight at halftime and kept a lead only once more before losing control and falling 79-68. Brian Townsend had another big game with his fourth double-double, racking up 23 points and 12 rebounds. He was followed by Niko Cahue (13 points, seven rebounds) and Deland "DJ" Deere (10 points, six assists, two steals).
In another tight game (Nov. 29) the Cyclones lost 63-54 to Danville Area Community College. Cahue and Townsend led the way again with Cahue grabbing six boards and scoring 13 while Townsend had five rebounds and 12 points. Ermias Nega rounded out the top with 10 points and four boards.
November 26, 2014
Cyclones struggle to get over hump
After a solid start to their matchup with College of DuPage on Nov. 25, the
Cyclones couldn't capitalize on their run and get over the hump, losing
Moraine Valley gave up some critical offensive rebounds at the wrong time throughout this game. They have all the elements to put together some wins and are determined to keep fighting.
Brian Townsend had his third double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Nitavian Sims scored 14 and had two assists while Niko Cahue had 13 points, Mychele Bullock scored nine and grabbed three rebounds, and Deland "DJ" Deere rounded out the group with seven points, six assists and four rebounds.
November 24, 2014
Cyclones give back in community project
Instead of working on their game during a typical Sunday practice, the Cyclones worked on something else—helping others at a food pantry.
For several hours on Nov. 23, the men's basketball team volunteered at the Harvest for the World Food Pantry in Chicago. They passed out food to needy families, carried boxes to people's cars and helped setup and break down the pantry.
"This is just one way of showing that the men's basketball team is giving back to our community as well as learning life lessons along the way. Each player was told that the Moraine Valley coaches are teaching them life through basketball. We want them to be prepared to be productive citizens who always face the trials and tribulations of life with integrity, humility and dedication," said head Coach David Howard. "So while we have plenty of work to do to get better on the basketball court, we owe it to our players and to our communities to show them how to give back."
November 21, 2014
Big start fizzles for 'Clones
They're fighters and still working out the kinks. Even with a good start and
fighting spirit, the Cyclones tacked on a loss Nov. 20.
The Cyclones went on a nice run to start their battle with Elmhurst College, but were down by 10 at halftime. Throughout the rest of the game Moraine Valley scraped and cut the deficit to three, but couldn't get over the hump and were dealt the 72-63 loss.
Brian Townsend had his second double-double this season—17 points and 10 rebounds along with three steals. Deland "DJ" Deere tacked on 14 points, five assists and two steals. Niko Cahue added eight points and eight rebounds while Paul Ostruskevicius finished with eight points and three rebounds.
November 19, 2014
Turnovers get Cyclones down
Turnovers hurt the Cyclones Nov. 18 in a 77-64 loss to Kankakee Community
Moraine Valley started off well, but the turnovers were hard to recover from. At halftime the Cyclones were down by 10 but got as close as six before the end.
Brian Townsend was the top scorer for the night with 16 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. He was followed by Vicpatrick Harris (14 points, four assists, three rebounds), Nick Bal (10 points), Deland "DJ" Deere (eight points, two rebounds, two steals), and Randall Rushing (eight points, four rebounds, two steals).
November 14, 2014
Cyclones take down Hawks
In their best defensive game so far this season, the Cyclones grabbed their
second win on Nov. 13 with a 62-56 victory over the Hawks of Harper College.
Keeping their composure and fortitude throughout the entire game, the Cyclones played much better ball and didn't let up. Leading the way was Brian Townsend with 18 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Niko Cahue had a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Vicpatrick Harris topped out at 16 points and four assists while Deland "DJ" Deere added six assists and three steals.
November 12, 2014
Cyclones nab first win
The Cyclones added that desired notch to the win column on Nov. 11 when they
soundly defeated Daley College, 75-55.
The players battled fatigue in the second half but are still learning to finish games better, handle pressure and take on mental mistakes.
Niko Cahue led the charge with 22 points and eight rebounds followed by Brian Townsend (21 points, nine rebounds), Deland "DJ" Deere (17 points, eight rebounds, five assists), Paulius Otruskevicius (five points, seven rebounds), and Vicpatrick Harris (five rebounds, four assists, four steals).
November 10, 2014
Cyclones lose steam
There was more fight in the Cyclones Nov. 8 as they faced Danville Area
Community College, but not enough for a win.
Moraine Valley kept the energy level high early in the game, holding a four-point lead at halftime. However, the defense lost some steam in the second half, giving the Cyclones an 89-77 loss.
Brian Townsend led the attempt with 17 points, five rebounds and two steals. He was followed by Deland "DJ" Deere with 16 points, four assists and two steals; Ermias Nega with 10 points and three rebounds; and Niko Cahue who tallied nine points and five rebounds.
November 5, 2014
Flat start hurts 'Clones
There was a flat start to the Cyclones' game Nov. 4, and too late of a surge to make up a deficit in an 83-56 loss to Triton College. Paul Ostruskevicius led the attempt with 13 points and four rebounds followed by Vicpatrick Harris (12 points, four rebounds) and Niko Cahue (10 points, four rebounds).
November 1, 2014
Cyclones fall to Kougars
The Cyclones have some kinks to work out, but it's still early. In their first official game to start the season Nov. 1, Moraine Valley lost to Kishwaukee College 97-75. Brian Townsend had a double-double with 18 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks, and three steals. Deland "DJ" Deere scored 17, grabbing four boards while Nick Bal had 11 points.
October 30, 2014
Cyclones ready to make a statement in 2014-15 season
It's a new year with a young team yearning to win. Every player on the
Moraine Valley men's basketball team will be expected to contribute this
season and continue rebuilding the winning Cyclone tradition.
Last year was a transitional one for the Cyclones, which saw their coach Dedrick Shannon resign—after ending his ninth season with the runner-up team in the national tournament—and former Cyclone David Howard take the reins. Howard wasn't able to recruit his team and finished with a disappointing 8-22 overall record. But this season he's anticipating more success. In his first full year in recruitment mode, the players have bought into his style of coaching and pushed each other throughout the pre-season.
"This feels like my group of guys because it's my first year recruiting. There was so much transition last year," Howard said. "This group is competitive, and they want to get better. We're small, but I like what they bring. They're young and feisty. They want to get better, and they hate losing."
The Cyclones lost sophomore All-Conference players Kyle Ward, Johnte Shannon and Des'nique Harris, and have just two returners, 6-foot guard Nick Bal (Reavis) and 6-foor-2 guard/forward Paulius Ostruskevicius (Lemont), who bring experience and a winning mentality, along with strong recruits.
Size is coming from freshmen forward/center Niko Cahue (Sandburg) and transfer forward Brian Townsend (Evergreen Park/Western Oklahoma State College) who each top out at 6'6". Other new additions to the squad include guards Mychele Bullock (Thornton Fractional South/6'2"), Deland "DJ" Deere (Thornton Fractional North/5'10"), Vicpatrick Harris (Dyett/6'0"), Abdal Ishtaiah (Reavis/6'1"), Jason Roland (Oak Forest/6'0"), Nick Sims (Stagg/5'11"), Demarcus Vines (Boylan/McHenry County College/5'10"), Calviontae Washington (Eisenhower/6'1"), guard/forwards Ermias Nega (Wakefield/6'4") and Randall Rushing (Richards/6'3"), and center Sean Tyrrell (Andrew/6'5").
The Cyclones have their eyes on more success this season with two new tactics they hope will pay dividends—a quicker game on the court and a true collective effort.
"I'm feeling good about this year. We're going to play more up tempo. Last year we fell in love with the 3-point shot. Now we want to attack the rim first. We have quite a few guys who can shoot, but we'll make our opponents uncomfortable with defensive pressure," Howard said. "A lot of the guys do things well, but to be successful it'll be a team effort from the first guy to the last one on the roster. They all have to contribute. Everyone is expected to perform and work together."
Howard is joined on the bench by second-year assistant James Daniels and newcomer Brandon Allen.
October 27, 2014
Cyclone hoopster alum heads to Argentina to play pro ball
When Cyclone alum Dwight McCombs competed at Moraine Valley in the 2009-10
season, he made a statement with conference and region honors. Now he's
bringing that same intensity to Argentina, where he'll play professional
Following his brief stint at Moraine Valley, McCombs continued his education and basketball career at the University of Central Florida (2010-12). Last year he split time between teams in the National Basketball League of Canada. For the 2014-15 season, he signed to play with San Isidro in the Argentinian Torneo Nacional de Ascenso league.
September 8, 2014
Two Cyclone alum rank in top 20 for defensive stoppers this season
Two former Cyclones are showing their stuff at some NCAA Division I
universities. Richaun Holmes (2011-12) and Karrington Ward (2012-13) made
the Bleacher Report's list for one of the top 20 defensive stoppers who will
be key to their team's defense this season.
Holmes is ranked 18th, setting Bowling Green University's record for blocked shots in only two seasons. Karrington Ward was ranked 15th out of Eastern Michigan University, which had a defense nationally ranked 11th or better last season.
While at Moraine Valley, both players helped their teams earn championships in both the NJCAA Region IV and Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference as well as compete at nationals. Both were named NJCAA Division II All-American and Conference Player of the Year while Ward added Region Player of the Year to his resume before transferring.
For the entire article, visit http://ow.ly/B9IYk.


text:
The Hole (3D) Gallery
Doctor Susan (Teri Polo) moves with her two children, teen Dane (Chris Massoglia) and younger brother Lucas (Nathan Gamble), to a small American town in a bid to start a new, safe life. At first put out by the switch, the kids' enthusiasm for their new environment is buoyed considerably by sexy girl-next-door Julie (Hayley Bennett), until they happen upon a bolted up trapdoor in the basement and foolishly decide to investigate what lies beneath… View photos from Joe Dante's The Hole (3D).
Roll your mouse over the left and right-hand sides of the image and then click to view more pictures.
Read our review of The Hole or our interview with Joe Dante
Recent Galleries:
- Far From The Madding Crowd (Carey Mulligan/Matthias Schoenaerts) Photo Gallery
- Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice - Teaser Poster Gallery
- Jurassic World (Chris Pratt/Bryce Dallas Howard) Poster Gallery
- John Wick (Keanu Reeves) Photo Gallery
- While We're Young (Ben Stiller) Photo Gallery
- The Water Diviner (Russell Crowe) Photo Gallery
- The Gunman (Sean Penn) Photo Gallery
- Fast & Furious 7 First-look Photo Gallery
- Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie - Character Poster Gallery
- Unfinished Business (Vince Vaughn) Photo Gallery

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Closed for the following:
Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 19
Abraham Lincoln Day: Friday, February 13
President's Day: Monday February 16
Spring Recess: Monday, March 22 - Friday, March 28
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
The SMCCCD Bookstores are closed Saturdays, Sundays, SMCCCD Board granted holidays and when the college is not in session. Bookstore hours, course books, course materials, prices & availability are subject to change at any time without notice.
Book buy back dates and time differ than that of store operating hours. Please visit our book buy back page by CLICKING HERE for the latest book buy back information.


text:
ClassicsOnline Home » BRUCH, M.: Violin Concerto No. 1 / BRAHMS, J.: Violin Concerto (Takako Nishizaki, Slovak Philharmonic, Gunzenhauser)
CD Review
Recording of outstanding merit
Max Bruch (1838 - 1920)
Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op. 26
Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Cadenza by Fritz Kreisler
Max Bruch's G Minor Violin Concerto
continues to enjoy wide popularity, while much of his music remains unknown to
modern audiences. He was born in Cologne in 1838, the son of a Government
official and a mother who was well known as a teacher and singer. He was
himself to enjoy a reputation as both conductor and composer, and was for a
time conductor of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, before taking up a
similar position in Breslau. From 1891 until his retirement in 1910 he was
entrusted with the composition master-class at the Berlin Musikhochschule, an
appointment of considerable prestige.
The G Minor Violin Concerto avoids
traditional form, its first movement a Prelude that opens with a
quasi-improvisatory passage for the soloist. There is a second, contrasting
theme in B flat major, and some development of this material, before the
second, slow movement, which follows without a break. Here the violin opens
with a melody of great emotional intensity, in the key of E flat, providing the
main source of thematic material for the movement.
A brief linking passage leads us safely
to the finale in the key of G major and the entry of the solo violin in a mood
that must remind us of the last movement of the concerto by Brahms. This
opening forms the principal theme of the movement, although further
opportunities are provided for the soloist, with rapid passage-work as well as
a typically forceful romantic theme.
Bruch showed his concerto to Brahms and
played it through to him, with a great deal of enthusiasm and sweat. The older
composer, not known for his tact, stood up when the performance was over and
walking over to the piano took a sheet of the score, feeling it between fingers
and thumb and remarking "Where do you buy your music paper? First rate!" The
concerto has impressed other listeners rather more deeply.
Johannes Brahms was born in Hamburg in
1833, the son of a double bass player and a woman thirteen years his senior,
who kept a small haberdasher's shop. It seemed at first as if he might follow
his father's relatively humble profession as an orchestral player, but his
ability as a pianist and as a composer, the latter ability fostered by his
generous teacher Marxsen, suggested higher ambitions. After a period of hack
work, teaching and playing in dockside taverns, he had his first significant
success in a tour with the Hungarian violinist Remenyi in 1853. Friendship with
the violinist Joachim led to an unproductive visit to Liszt in Weimar and to a
more fruitful meeting with Schumann, now established in Duesseldorf as director
of music. It was Schumann who detected in the young musician a successor to
Beethoven, a forbidding prognostication. Brahms was to continue his
relationship with Clara Schumann after her husband's breakdown and subsequent
death in 1856.
It was not until 1864 that Brahms settled
finally in Vienna, having failed to realise his first ambition for recognition
in his native Hamburg. In Vienna he became an established figure, known for his
tactlessness and occasional rudeness, but proclaimed by his friends the
champion of pure music against the eccentricities of Liszt and Wagner, a role
which his four great symphonies did much to reinforce. He died of cancer in
April, 1897, at the age of 64.
Brahms completed his Violin Concerto
in 1878 and dedicated it to his friend Joseph Joachim. The relationship with
the violinist was later to suffer through the composer's lack of tact, when he
tried to intervene in a dispute between Joachim and his wife, the singer Amalie
Joachim, who brought evidence of her husband's faults of character in a letter
written to her by Brahms. The breach was in part repaired by the later
composition of the Double Concerto for violin and cello in 1887, a peace
Following his usual custom, Brahms worked
on the Violin Concerto during his summer holiday at Poertschach, where
in 1877 he had started his Second Symphony. The first performance of the work
was given in Leipzig on New Year's Day, 1879, with Joachim as the soloist. The
concerto combines two complementary aspects of the composer, that of the artist
concerned with the great and serious, as a contemporary critic put it, and that
of the lyrical composer of songs. As always Brahms was critical of his own
work, and the concerto, long promised, had been the subject of his usual doubts
and hesitations. Originally four movements had been planned, but in the end the
two middle movements were replaced by the present Adagio, music that Brahms
described as feeble but that pleased Joachim as much as it has always pleased
The first movement opens with an
orchestral exposition in which the first subject is incompletely presented in
the initial bars. Its full appearance is entrusted to the soloist, after the
orchestra has offered a second subject and other themes that will later seem
eminently well suited to the solo violin. The actual entry of the soloist and
the approach to it must remind us of Beethoven's Violin Concerto, with
its rather longer orchestral exposition that had so taxed the patience of
Viennese audiences seventy years earlier. The cadenza Brahms left to Joachim,
whose advice on this and other matters he was willing to heed. In this
recording, Takako Nishisaki plays the cadenza by Fritz Kreisler. The slow
movement is splendidly lyrical, based on a melody of great beauty, which is
expanded and developed by the soloist and the orchestra, dying away before the
vigorous opening of the Hungarian-style finale. This, in rondo form, is of
great variety, intervening episodes providing a contrast with the energetic
principal theme, leading to a conclusion of mounting excitement.
Takako Nishizaki
Takako Nishizaki is one of Japan's finest
violinist. After studying with her father, Shinji Nishizaki, she became the
first student of Shinichi Suzuki, the creator of the famous Suzuki Method of
teaching children to play the violin. Subsequently she went to Japan's famous
Toho School of Music and to Juilliard in the United States, where she studied
with Joseph Fuchs.
Takako Nishizaki won Second Prize in the
1964 Leventritt International Competition (First Prize went to Itzhak Perlman),
First Prize in the 1967 Juilliard Concerto Competition (with Japan's Nobuko
Imai, the well-known viola-player), and several awards in lesser competitions.
She was only the second student at Juilliard, after Michael Rabin, to win her
school's coveted Fritz Kreisler Scholarship, established by the great violinist
Takako Nishizaki is one of the most
frequently recorded violinists in the world today. She has recorded ten volumes
of her complete Fritz Kreisler Edition, many contemporary Chinese violin
concertos, among them the Concerto by Du Ming-xin, dedicated to her, and a
growing number of rare, previously unrecorded violin concertos, among them
concertos by Spohr, De Beriot, Cui, Respighi, Rubinstein and Joachim. For Naxos
she has recorded Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Mozart's Violin Concertos
Nos. 3 and 5, Sonatas by Mozart and the Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky,
Beethoven, Bruch and Brahms concertos.
The Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
The Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra has
benefited considerably from the work of its distinguished conductors. These
included Vaclav Talich (1949 - 1952), Ludovit Rajter and Ladislav Slovak. The
Czech conductor Libor Pešek was appointed resident conductor in 1981, and the
present Principal Conductor is the Slovak musician Bystrik Rezucha. Zdenék Košler
has also had a long and distinguished association with the orchestra and has
conducted many of its most successful recordings, among them the complete
symphonies of Dvorak.
During the years of its professional
existence the Slovak Philharmonic has wori(ed under the direction of many of
the most distinguished conductors from abroad, from Eugene Goossens and Malcolm
Sargent to Claudio Abbado, Antal Dorati and Riccardo Muti.
The orchestra has undertaken many tours
abroad, including visits to Germany and Japan, and has made a large number of
recordings for the Czech Opus label, for Supraphon, for Hungaroton and, in
recent years, for the Marco Polo and Naxos labels. These recordings have
brought the orchestra a growing international reputation arid praise from the
critics of leading international publications.
Stephen Gunzenhauser The American
conductor Stephen Gunzenhauser was educated in New York, continuing his
studies at Oberlin, at the Salzburg Mozarteum, at the New England Conservatory
and at Cologne State Conservatory. His period at the last of these was the
result of a Fulbright Scholarship, followed by an award from the West German
Government and a first prize in the conducting competition held in the Spanish
town of Santiago.
During the last two decades, Gunzenhauser
has enjoyed a varied and distinguished career, winning popularity in particular
for his work with the Delaware Symphony, an orchestra which he has recently
conducted on an eight-concert tour of Portugal.
For the Marco Polo label Stephen
Gunzenhauser has recorded wori(s by Bloch, Lachner, Taneyev, Liadov, Gliere and
Rubinstein, and for NAXOS Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5, Beethoven Overtures, the
Borodin Symphonies and the Saint-Saens Organ Symphony and Rachmaninov's Second.
He is currently engaged in recording all the symphonies and symphonic poems of
Dvorak also for NAXOS.
Last Albums Viewed
BRUCH, M.: Violin Concerto No. 1 / BRAHMS, J.: Vio...


text:
is it still nov 14th? if so i need to know so i can ask off that weekend. somebody please let me know.
This is a discussion on Hillbilly Herf within the Southern forums, part of the Events and Herfs category; Ok, after much patience and much waiting for a date...we think we have a solution. A small group of us ...
Ok, after much patience and much waiting for a date...we think we have a solution. A small group of us got together last night and talked about the herf. First of all, we appreciate Zack for all he's done in the past as well as all the Hillbilly's. This has been an event that we have all looked forward to.
We are floating the date of the second Saturday in November for the herf. That would be November 14th. We need your input. If that weekend works for enough herfers, we will start putting the details together!
Oskee Wow Wow!
is it still nov 14th? if so i need to know so i can ask off that weekend. somebody please let me know.
James...sorry, man, I was on another board and forgot about this post until today. The date was changed because nobody could make it on that weekend. The new date is December 12th. I will let you know what the plans are. I don't know any details on the pre herf, but I know that on Saturday, some are planning to go to the tobacco shop in the late morning. Then they are going to have lunch at the Bar b q place and then head over to On The Mark for the herf. Again, I'm sorry I'm so slow getting back to this.
Oskee Wow Wow!
OK, after much planning and having to wait for Andrew to do some healing, we are now ready to announce the schedule for our upcoming Hillbilly Herf on December 11-12.
Friday, December 11th
River Grille Steakhouse
1003 McClain Rd.
Bentonville AR. 72712
We have reservations for up to 10 on the patio from 5pm until whenever - yes, that's outside... in December.
2 Things:
1) Their bone-in ribeye is back on the menu.
2) I have made sure that they have AT LEAST 4 bone-in ribeyes the 11th (I can try to expand this as needed) I don't want to leave them hanging with a $40 steak if someone doesn't show up.
River Grille Steakhouse
Hillbilly Herf
Saturday, December 12th - Short Itinerary
09:30am-11:00am - B&Ms - Stock up.
11:00am-12:00pm - Whole Hog BBQ (a non smoking establishment) - Food.
12:00pm-???? - On the Mark - herf and food.
Hillbilly Herf
Saturday, December 12th - Long Itinerary
09:30am-11:00am - B&Ms - Stock up.
I've listed the addresses of our two B&Ms below - the Tobacco Shop you all know, they have a great selection of cigars, pipes, and tobacco; and have recently started expanding their inventory - they have landed some new accounts and have started carrying a few things that they used to not to. It is my home away from home.
The Wedington Cigar shop is new, as far as I know they don't carry any pipes or pipe tobacco, but they do have a wide selection of cigars. They are a newer shop so they don't have some of the other accounts that The Tobacco Shop has.
Tobacco Shop
The Tobacco Shop
121 W Township St # 21
Fayetteville, AR
Wedington Cigars
Hours sometimes vary - opens 9:30-10ish usually.
3075 W Wedington Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72704
11:00am-12:00pm - Whole Hog BBQ (a non-smoking establishment) - Food.
We're going here because they have the best 'tater salad on the planet, and great BBQ. If you don't agree, the line starts at THE Chad. They've also won a few awards (look for the trophies when you walk in). It's a nonsmoking establishment (except for their meats) so don't light up here. If BBQ isn't your thing, there's good eats at our herf spot (On the Mark).
Whole Hog Cafe
3009 N College Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72703-3417
(479) 442-0100
12:00pm-???? - On the Mark - herf and food.
This is where we were last year - it's a sports bar with food and drinks. They have TVs if there's a game on that you're worried about missing.
We have reservations in the private cigar room but can move out into the main room if needed. They wave the $75 reservation fee if we have 15 people, which I don't think will be an issue, but if you're on the fence about coming... save me a buck or two and come on down!
Sunday, December 13th
If anyone would like to meet up for breakfast or brunch - we can plan this as needed.
Misc. Info
1) We have a few out-of-towners that have already made hotel reservations, if you would like some suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me.
2) If anyone gets lost in Fayetteville call my cell - if you don't have it, PM me for the info.
3) THE Chad may or may not be having a birthday this weekend... I'm just sayin' ;-)
4) There is no four.
CaddoMoney is online now Add to CaddoMoney's Reputation Report Post Reply With Quote
Oskee Wow Wow!


text:
Full and Part-Time Kitchen and FOH Staff
Are you passionate about organic, sustainable and local food? Do you care about the natural environment? Do you want to understand more about where your food comes from? Is it important to you how animals that are raised for meat spend their li
- Permanent


text:
The deadly Typhoon Haiyan flattened hundreds of homes and forced hundreds of thousands of residents to evacuate to emergency shelters when it stormed ashore, bringing wind gusts reaching 170 mph, mudslides and flash floods.
Thousands have died and millions of residents have been displaced. Survivors were described as being in desperate need of clean drinking water and food as officials continue to survey the damage. Communications, electricity and water supplies are all down.
Portland based Mercy Corps sent volunteers to help Monday morning. They will be focusing on getting food, clean drinking water, sanitation and temporary shelters set up for the victims.
Tigard based Medical Teams International was taking donations to send emergency health kits and medicine to the Philippines.
World Vision, based in Federal Way, Wash. will provide food, water, blankets and tarps to those in evacuation shelters. The group asked for one-time donations to be made at worldvision.org.
Brian Goldbeck, acting ambassador at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, issued a disaster declaration to provide an immediate $100,000 for relief efforts. Officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development are deployed around the country to monitor the damage.
Additional organizations listed below are deploying urgent relief efforts on the islands. See how you can help:
The American Red Cross has launched a family tracing service among other aid operations. If you are unable to reach a family member in the Philippines, you can contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross to initiate a tracing case. Representatives added that it has deployed two people to assist with assessments in the Philippines. It asks those who want to support relief efforts to mail a check to their local American Red Cross chapter, with Philippines Typhoons and Flood in the memo line. Go to redcross.org for local chapter information or redcross.org.ph to donate directly to the Philippine Red Cross.
The Philippine Red Cross said it has mobilized teams on the ground to help with rescue and relief operations. Click the link to learn more.
UNICEF is taking donations to help provide children with shelter, clean water, nutrition and vaccines. Representatives said its staff in the Philippines is being repositioned to help in relief efforts and 66 tons of emergency supplies are being sent from Copenhagen. An airlift set to arrive on Tuesday will include water purification systems, storage equipment and sanitation supplies. Donations can be made to UNICEF at unicef.org/support.
World Food Programme (WFP), a United Nations organization, said it will send more than 40 tons of high energy biscuits and work with the Filipino government to help with logistics and emergency communications systems. Representatives said they have allocated $2 million for the disaster response and officials joined an assessment mission to survey damage in Leyte and Samar provinces. It asks for donations at www.wfpusa.org or by texting the word AID to 27722 to instantly donate $10.
Save the Children is also mounting disaster relief efforts to help children and families in the region with emergency assistance.
Catholic Relief Services is accepting donations on its website as it begins moving supplies and staff to respond to the typhoon.
Habitat for Humanity plans to offer shelter repair kits for families who need to re-build their damaged houses.
Operation USA said it will allocate donations directly to relief and recovery efforts.
National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) has created a disaster relief fund for victims in the Philippines.
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee has begun collecting donations for relief efforts. To contribute, go to www.jdc.org or call 212-687-6200.
Google has also launched a person finder.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


text:
Tania Dall /EyewitnessNews
JEFFERSON, La. -- With Carnival season in full swing, krewes are keeping busy and some are already looking ahead.
In Jefferson Parish, clubs are bracing for big changes next year. Critics say the changes go too far.
'Mardi Gras to me is making kids happy. When I ride I throw to the children in the street, see their smiles,' said Krewe of Thor Captain Mac Cantrell.
The Jefferson Parish krewe hit the streets of Metaire on Sunday afternoon, and Cantrell was on-board a float. When he's not rolling Cantrell is creating mammoth floats at Mckinley-Cantrell Floats in Kenner.
The Mardi Gras veteran has also noticed major changes over the years. He says the Jefferson Parish crowds and number of krewes are shrinking.
'We only have nine parades in Jefferson Parish on the East Bank. When I started out as captain we had 21 on the East Bank and West Bank,' said Cantrell.
More changes are coming. Last December, the Jefferson Parish Council approved a new ordinance that will mean tough love for krewes.
'We want to get back to the traditional marching bands and we want to try to get away from so much recorded music in the parade,' said Jefferson Parish Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng.
Some of the new rules include making sure krewes are fully costumed and masked, and requiring krewes to gradually reach a total number of 10 marching bands.
The new ordinance will require krewes to add one new marching band a year until they reach 10. The deadline to comply is 2019.
Some like Cantrell say the Parish is asking too much.
'It was passed very quick, a lot of us weren't in line with the new ordinance. It's going to be very difficult to get 10 bands in Jefferson Parish. We can't get two to march in our parades now. We have to go out of state. We have to go out of Parish,' said Cantrell.
However, Lee-Sheng, who pushed for the ordinance to pass, said enforcing the law is long overdue.
'In Jefferson Parish, on the East Bank at least, we only give 10 permits, so we want those 10 permits to go to people who really believe in the Carnival spirit and want to carry that on for future generations,' Lee-Sheng said.
This year code enforcement officers have already beefed up patrols along some of Jefferson Parish's biggest parade routes.
'Safety is our main concern: one, for the riders, and two, for parade goers themselves,' said Jefferson Parish Director of Citizens Affairs Sean Burke.
Cantrell agrees that keeping everyone safe is a top priority. However, he worries that tougher rules will do more harm then good.
'I just think some of the clubs are going to give up. We're not going to be able to get 10 bands. We're not going to be able to afford 10 bands,' said Cantrell about the new regulations.
Jefferson Parish Officials tell Eyewitness News that they are also looking into several reports of inappropriate behavior by JP krewe members this past weekend. They plan to investigate and take appropriate action.


text:
Contact Us
Our Partners
"It's a mini vacation with a learning experience tied in."
-Betty Elliottprevious conference attendee
Registration Information:
Writers' Workshop Intensive will be held on Friday, April 10th, 2015 from 10:30 to 2:30.
Opening reception will be held on Friday evening, April 10th, 2015 from 5 pm to 6 pm.
The Conference will take place on Saturday, April 11th, 2015 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
A Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided during the Saturday conference.
Critique services will also be available.
Registration fees and Itinerary information are available at: www.blueridgewritersconference.com
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association and Art Center
420 West Main StreetBlue Ridge, GA 30513Phone: 706.632.2144Fax: email@example.com Hours:10am - 6pm
Tuesday - SundayClosed Monday


text:
Mineral Wells Index – August 3, 2014
Elementary school teacher Dianna Leggett walks a leadership tightrope strung between staff and students.
This isn't as perilous as it might sound. Not if you know you can meet your leadership challenges because those on the ground below you support you in your goals.
They give you support, in part, because you have built a good team and have developed a strong sense of community within your school, Leggett said. This is one of many lessons she learned this summer during an intensive weeklong leadership course at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, Mass.


text:
Ink Coupon Codes
Printers for your home or office computers are fairly cheap. However, supplying them with ink can be quite costly. When you find a good deal on ink, use ink coupons to stock up for future use. You can also do your stocking up online if you find a great sale. Just use ink coupon codes during the checkout process to save on your order.
Save 15% Off Compatible Ink + 10% Off Everything
Plus Free Shipping on $55+. Some Exclusions Apply.
Save 15% Off Compatible and Remanufactured Products
Some Exclusions Apply.
10% Off Ink & Toner
Plus free shipping on orders to the contiguous U.S. Excludes OEM items.
Save 10% Off Entire Purchase
Save 15% Off Ink & Toner
Save 5% Off Compatible or Remanufactured Cartridge Order
Save 10% off Sitewide
Save 56% Off Canon Compatible 220-221 5-Pack
Save 5% Off Entire Order
Save Up to 87% Off Select Ink & Toners
Save Up to 86% Off Ink & Toners
Receive a Free Mouse Pad with $50+ Purchase!
Free Shipping on $45+
Remanufactured HP ink cartridge starts at $4.18
Find Your Ink & Toner at 247inktoner.com Today!
Save Up to 75% Off Ink & Toner
Save Up to 40% Off American Made Ink & Toner
Locate Your Inkjet Cartridge Today!
Check Out Myinks.com Products Today!
Sign Up for inkClub Email Newsletters and Receive Exclusive News and Offers
Sign Up for World Class Ink Supply Emails and Receive Exclusive Discount Coupons
Save $15 Off $75+ Ink & Toner
Save 10% Off Ink & Toner
Save 16% Off Entire Order
Save $5 Off $30 HP Ink + Free Shipping
Conditions Apply.
Save Up to 50% Off Sale Items
Free US Shipping on $33+
Save 5% Off Your Next Purchase when you Write a Review!
Check Out Featured Products Today!
Check Out Ink and Toner Cartridges Today!
Receive $10 Coupon when you Sign Up for Pacific Ink Emails
Free Shipping On $50+ Orders
Receive Free Gift with HP Ink and Toner Cartridges
Save Up to 81% Off MSRP
Free Shipping on $10+
Free Shipping on $60+
Exclusions Apply.
Save up to 50% on Select Printers
Save Up to 10% Off Sale Items
Save Up to 24% Off Featured Dykem Products
Save 76% Off Brother Ink Cartridges
Check Out Hot Offers Section for Great Savings!
Save Up to 85% Off All Re-Manufactured Ink and Toner Cartridges
Free Shipping on $50+
Exclusions Apply.
Check Out Cheap Ink Cartridges & Cheap Toner Cartridges at printcartridgedirect.com!
Check Out WholesaleToner for Different Brand of Toners!
Free Shipping on $49+
Best Price Online for Printer Ink Cartridges with InkRaider
Save Big on HomeBased Equipment Sale Items
Save 25% Off $250+
Exclusions Apply.


text:
Princeton University
Daily Princetonian: 14 Coolest Fall Classes
A Daily Princetonian article featuring the "14 Coolest Fall Classes" includes two new English Department courses.
Princeton Prosody Archive brings digital tools to the study of poetry
Meredith Martin, an associate professor of English at Princeton University, is using digital tools to explore new analytical questions in the study of poetry.
Professor Sarah Chihaya freshman seminar featured on University home page
Sarah Chihaya, an assistant professor of English, is teaching the freshman seminar "Student Life: The University in Film and Fiction," which is encouraging new Princeton students to think about the many facets of college life featured.
ENG 359: Film and Television Review: The Princeton Buffer
Paula Brett of Princeton's New Media Center teaching Professor Diana Fuss' ENG359 students about podcasting with images.
American Literary Translator's Association NTA Shortlist Announced
Professor Susan Stewart's co-translation with Patrizio Ceccagnoli of the poems of Milo De Angelis is on the short list of the American Literary Translator's Association award for the best literary translation of the year.
Professor Alexandra Vazquez new book awarded Romero Prize
Alexandra Vazquez's book, Listening in Detail: Performances of Cuban Music" (Duke UP, 2013), has been awarded the Lora Romero Prize First Book Publication Prize from the American Studies Association.


text:
Reload the page and try again.
Campus Housing:
Perfect if you want to experience everything in college: being a student-athlete, studying abroad, joining Greek life, internships, attention from professors, small or large class sizes, very qualified staff
Campus Housing:
I believe Augustana to have a beautiful, close-knit community that respects each other. The housing is kind of expensive depending on which dorm you live in. I would recommend Erickson, Westerlin and Swanson to check out. There are tennis courts, fitness centers, and sand volleyball courts around the dorms which are very nice. Housing process is very simple and understanding as well.
Campus Housing:
The two most updated dorms re about a 20 minute walk from the academic buildings and get unnecessary renovations every year. The other three are inside the main campus but have no air conditioning, no space, and are very restrictive to noise, visitors, and space. The apartments offered on campus are cramped and cost too much for what you get. If you want to move from your dorm room to another one for any reason, there is a fee.
Campus Housing:
Though I live in Erickson, one of the nicer dorms, I am as far form my classes I can be, classes are on one end of campus and my dorm is on the other.
Campus Housing:
Depending on where you live, the water can be shut off or is extremely cold/low water pressure. One time the boiler broke and there was no heat during an extreme cold snap. It's not uncommon to have to wear coats and mittens inside your dorm the way it is, let alone a boiler breaking.
{{review.SectionLabel}} at {{review.EntityName}}:
Sorry, there are no reviews.
No summaries have been written about this school yet. If you are a student at this school, you should take the college student survey.
Non-registered users are limited to 5 school profile page views per month.
Register for free to gain full access!


text:
New cars at Lancaster Toyota (Cambridge)
New cars in Cambridge - check prices, read car specs and arrange a test drive
Model shown is an Auris 1.33 VVT-I Icon at £18,445. Offer excludes metallic paint at extra £495. Prices correct at time of going to press.
*0% APR Representative and £750 Finance Deposit Allowance available on new retail orders of MY14 Auris (excluding Active) when ordered between 1st April 2015 and 30th June 2015 and registered and financed through Toyota Financial Services by 30th September 2015 on a 3 year AccessToyota (PCP) plan with a 0-32% deposit. Payment shown is based on a 3 year AccessToyota contract with £4,317.50, customer deposit, £750 Finance Deposit Allowance and a Guaranteed Future Value/Optional Final Payment.
Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC; registered office, Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s. Other finance offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with these offers. Excess miles over 30,000 miles charged at 8p per mile. Toyota Centres are independent of Toyota Financial Services. Terms and conditions apply. Affordable finance through AccessToyota. 5 Year / 100,000 mile manufacturer warranty subject to terms and conditions.
Lancaster Toyota (Cambridge)
Lancaster Toyota (Cambridge)
Number One Norman Way, Coldhams Lane
Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Opening Times
|Mon - Fri
|8:30 - 19:00
|8.30 - 17.00
|10.00 - 16.00
Auris Icon
1.33 VTT-i 5 door manual
Nil Advance Payment
- 16" Alloy wheels
- Touch screen multimedia system
- DAB radio & Bluetooth®
- Rear-view camera
- Front fog lights
Offer subject to change 1st July 2015. Terms and conditions apply.
Auris Touring Sports Active
1.33 manual VTT-i
£199 Advance Payment
− LED daytime running lights
− Automatic air conditioning
− Hill-start Assist Control
− Follow-me-home headlights
Offer subject to change 1st July 2015. Terms and conditions apply. Image shown Auris Touring Sports Icon 1.33 VVT-i at £645 Advance Payment.
Auris Icon Plus
1.4 D-4D 5 door
£155 + VAT per month*
Initial rental £930 + VAT* with Free of Charge Protection Pack
- 16" Alloy wheels
- Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system
- Heated front seats
- Rear privacy glass
*Offer available for Business users only. Initial rental and VAT applies. For full terms and conditions, click here.
Auris Icon
0% APR Representative* and £199 per month with £750 towards your deposit
- 16" Alloy wheels
- Touch screen multimedia system
- DAB radio & Bluetooth®
- Rear-view camera
- LED daytime running lights
*Subject to status to over 18's. Indemnities may be required. Terms and Conditions apply, click here. Model shown is an Icon Plus


text:
Search Jobs
Submit an Application
Woodfords Website
Careers Home
April 01, 2014 - April 29, 2014
Westbrook, ME
Woodfords Family Services is able to provide Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term-Disability insurance for our eligible employees. Timeoff benefits and 10 paid holidays are also included. Employees can elect voluntary insurance (Accident, Critical, Whole Life, Supplemental Disability, Cancer and Health) as well. Woodfords offers an annuity, with an employer match of up to 1% after two years of employment.
Employment Type:
Full Time
Early Childhood Services - Westbrook
The Senior Lead Teacher is responsible for working with the Program Director in guiding children toward the fulfillment of their potential for cognitive, social and emotional growth and maturation.
1. Assists the Program Director in the development of each childs individual goals and objectives.
2. Assists the Program Director in writing assessments and progress reports for children enrolled in the program.
3. Assists the Program Director and/or Behavioral Consultant in providing hands-on training for newly hired Teacher Assistants, as well as on-going training for all staff.
4. As applicable, assists the Program Director in conducting clinics.
5. Set up, including prep material and lesson plans and maintains the appropriate learning environment.
6. Attends and participates in required meetings, including, but not limited to, classroom, IDT, and Agency-wide.
7. Meets weekly with the Program Director for supervisory meetings.
8. Has frequent collateral contact with therapists and other members of the childs team.
9. Maintains accurate daily progress notes, data collection, attendance records and completes all paperwork in a timely manner.
10. Maintains discretion and confidentiality of child and family information at all times.
11. Alerts Program Director to any problems or social information about an individual child.
12. Assumes temporary responsibility for the learning environment in the absence of Program Director.
13. Communicates professionally at all times with consumers, family members, consultants, elementary school personnel, referral sources and other providers.
14. Functions as a model for staff while performing daily activities such as, but not limited to, reading, playing and doing activities with the children, changing diapers, food preparation, as well as the cleaning and organizing of the physical space.
15. Performs such other appropriate and position-related duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Program Director may assign.
1. A minimum of a Bachelors Degree, in special education, early childhood or a related field.
2. A minimum of an Ed. Teach III Certificate, 282 Certification preferred, from the Maine Department of Education.
3. A minimum of two years experience and the desire to work with children with special needs.
4. Training and experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis procedures in educational settings.
5. Experience at the Teacher Assistant I level.
6. Must have a valid drivers license. Driving to/from fieldtrips may be necessary.
7. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with good body mechanics.
8. Must be able to bend and stoop with ease and must be able to assist in lifting children without risk of injuring themselves, the child they are assisting or their fellow employees.
9. Must possess proof of immunization of PPD (TB Test) and MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) for licensing purposes.
This job is no longer active. Please
click here
to see current job listings.
Share this Job:
Sign Up for Job Alerts
Managed by
Job Match
, All Rights Reserved -
Applicant Tracking System
Copyright 2005-2015 |


text:
SAN FRANCISCO — Imagine a job that involves making "Zelda" video games again and again. For at least a decade, that's been Eiji Aonuma's gig.
As one of the top designers working under original "Zelda" creator Shigeru Miyamoto, Aonuma has gradually taken top responsibility for the series since he was named director of "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask," which was released two Nintendo consoles ago in 2000.
He just finished a "Zelda" game last year, "Twilight Princess," which launched with the Nintendo Wii and brought Miyamoto back into the "Zelda"-making fold. Now Aonuma is already deep into "The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass," which is expected late this year for the DS. It's enough to make a man pick up his sword and run away. That's not so for Aonuma, though, who attended last week's Game Developers Conference to talk about "Phantom Hourglass" and discuss how making "Twilight Princess" wore him out.
In a meeting room on the GDC exhibition floor, a few yards from where attendees could play a demo of "Phantom Hourglass," Aonuma talked to MTV News about some of the little things that become big things in the mind of someone who is paid to think about "Zelda" day and night.
What Aonuma wants matters. He's the man who made "Zelda" hero Link a wolf in the last game. "One day I kind of had a vision of myself as a wolf thrown into a variety of environments because I changed form," he said. "I brought that to my staff, and they caught on."
Aonuma thinks about blocks. Anyone who has played a "Zelda" game has heaved their share of giant blocks across tile floors. Arrange this one here and slide that one there, and a locked door swings open. It's become not just a "Zelda" cliché, but a gaming one. Then "Twilight Princess" almost left blocks out altogether. Was Aonuma revolting? He chuckled. "Puzzles involved in pushing blocks is kind of a classic style," he said through a translator. "It's not that I want to get rid of those, but just in that game they didn't seem to work as well. In contrast, in 'Phantom Hourglass' there are quite a few block-pushing puzzles because it works really well with that game's interface."
In Sony's "God of War" series on PlayStation 2, the hero Kratos doesn't push blocks, he kicks them. Aonuma was familiar. "In 'Twilight Princess,' just to give Link that adolescent, rough feel, we had him kick treasure chests open, so maybe I could have added kicking blocks as well."
Blocks are a big deal. So are bows and arrows and boomerangs. When making a "Zelda" game, the designer has to figure out how to arm Link — and, by extension, the player — with each of the basic tools and weapons. Even though Link gets a lot of the same gear every game, he always starts with nothing. The player has to spend the first few hours gathering the familiar tools up.
"With a game, it's all about developing — developing the character, developing the player's skills, developing the story," he said. "In that sense it is necessary … but it doesn't have to be that way. I'm always thinking of new ways to approach it." Does that mean he sees a day when players won't have to go through the same early motions game after game? "I guess there's a part of me that would like everyone to have a variety of items and a variety of abilities available to them in the very beginning, but because there is such a wide variety of users' skill sets out there, I want as many people as possible to be able to play. And in order to give that kind of accessibility, it's better to start small."
Aonuma thinks of saving the world, and what the fun way is to do that. "When I think about exploration and saving the world, if you do it alone it's so lonely. So if it's a game I'm involved in, there probably will be some allies in there." He wants Link to always have some friends to fight at his side.
He thinks about making his team's games easier to grasp. He thinks gesture control made "Twilight Princess" on the Wii a more approachable "Zelda" game for novices. And the idea to make "Phantom Hourglass" more intuitive? "Everything is controlled by the touch pad. There are no buttons used at all. That's how we're leveling the playing field."
With all this hard thought on "Zelda," Aonuma does not suggest his team has gotten it quite right yet. When asked to pick his favorite game, he says it's one people haven't played yet. "I find myself saying this all the time, but the game that I am working on now is my favorite. Only because every time we work on a 'Zelda' game we always try to improve on the last one."
Someday, he hopes, he's going to get those blocks, those bows and that saving-the-world stuff just right.


text:
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: the Pac NW!
Posts: 690
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
|Thread Tools
Mother to a wonderful 4 year old boy born March 2007 who was once and still
Starting once more from the beginning and expecting a surprise someone in September
I think a five year old is old enough to hear "I don't want to nurse you anymore. You are too old" from her mother.
: Grandmother , 3 Adult Sons
Just wanted to say a belated thank you to all who offered support with this. My DD1 is still nursing occasionally and I am in a MUCH better place with it.
|Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Show Printable Version
Email this Page Email this Page
|Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


text:
NEW DELHI: Honda Motor Ltd. on Friday announced the launch of its scooter model `Pleasure' and inaugurated its first exclusive showroom for women customers branded as `Just4her' here.
The company said it would open 22 `Just4her' outlets for its scooter in 20 towns across the country. It has priced the Pleasure at Rs. 36,240 (ex-showroom Delhi).
The showroom would be run entirely by women to make women customers feel at ease when they shop for scooters.
"There is a huge untapped segment of women customers, which offers immense growth potential. With this launch, we are now ready to extend our products and services to this vast customer profile,'' HHML Managing Director Pawan Munjal said.
The scooter segment in India is over one million units and it has been witnessing an impressive growth in the past few months.
Talking about the concept of `Just4her,' he added: ``Women customers need to be handled more delicately. That is why we are making special efforts to ensure that they feel comfortable visiting our showrooms both during the purchase process and thereafter.''
The company also introduced the `Lady Rider Club,' offering special benefits to its members, including milestone rewards and personal accident insurance. - PTI


text:
View Poll Results: EOW 91 Isolation level 5
- Voters
- 62. You may not vote on this poll
Results 1 to 22 of 22
Thread: EOW 91 Isolation Level 5 POLL!
August 14th, 2008 #1
EOW 91 Isolation Level 5 POLL!
EOW 91 Isolation level 5
open to interpretation
DUE August 16
good job all on the last round only one person forgot to Outside host his/her icon
NO description required, say what you need to say visually.
Brief: No brief
thoughts to ponder
why is it isolated, or under isolation
what are the other levels
SAVE YOUR FILES IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT. EOW##_Nickname
example: "EOW#100_Chaosrocks.jpg"
example from CHOW
(you can add CA logo, etc).
Add an icon to you final post
150 pixels either direction
k thx
- Similar Threads
- EOW 91 Isolation Level 5
- Art: Isolation
- Art: Isolation
- Art: the isolation
- Ah. Oh. Yes, Isolation
Last edited by chaosrocks; August 17th, 2008 at 11:04 PM.To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.
Sketch book
Hide this ad by registering as a memberAugust 14th, 2008 #2
August 14th, 2008 #3
Last edited by Vyse; August 15th, 2008 at 06:57 AM.PORTFOLIO--> www.blueroguevyse.daportfolio.com
BLOG--> www.arcadian-art.blogspot.de
August 14th, 2008 #4
In Isolation Level 5 the echoes of your own cries will drive you insane...
(looks like I've lost track of EoW numbers and numbered this 92, I hope it's not a problem...)
August 14th, 2008 #5
August 15th, 2008 #6
Last edited by Relic; August 15th, 2008 at 03:24 AM.
August 15th, 2008 #7
I guess I'll submit mine too
Studytime! Crunching down on Loomis and Figure Drawing
My creative blog
Figure Studies & Life drawing yay!
August 15th, 2008 #8
August 15th, 2008 #9Swordmaster
- Join Date
- May 2007
- Posts
- 262
- Thanks
- 5
- Thanked 40 Times in 32 Posts
- Follows
- 0
- Following
- 0
Last edited by thescala; August 15th, 2008 at 02:33 PM.
August 15th, 2008 #10Registered User
- Join Date
- Aug 2008
- Location
- Malaysia (East Malaysia)
- Posts
- 36
- Thanks
- 6
- Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
- Follows
- 0
- Following
- 0
Here's my final. Thanks for viewing!
Some wait for its return. The return of Mech UN Peacekeepers! Hahahaha
August 15th, 2008 #11
August 16th, 2008 #12
Last edited by artiphats; August 16th, 2008 at 01:12 PM.
August 16th, 2008 #13Registered User
- Join Date
- Jan 2005
- Location
- Finland
- Posts
- 1,303
- Thanks
- 22
- Thanked 319 Times in 242 Posts
- Follows
- 0
- Following
- 0
August 16th, 2008 #14
August 17th, 2008 #15
August 17th, 2008 #16
August 17th, 2008 #17
first vote! and that goes to os2008.
Xezor1324 - beautiful piece. The more work I see from you the more I respect your talent and skill. The image seems to be missing something though, as it seems weird that he is sitting in that big empty room. I believe he is meditating, and if I am correct than I think a very small thing like having him sit on a prayer rug or having him in the center of some candles would help tell the story. The reflection work is great, even though I am not sure that the reflections would work like that in real life from the angle of the viewer- maybe I am wrong. Thinking about it makes me want to set up a quick scene in 3D and see where the reflections fall . Also, I think this is one of the pieces that could have done without the number. overall great job, I was probably being a bit nit-picky, but it was all I could think of to push you further.
vyse - you can obviously paint. I would have loved to see this in a more dramatic angle. The image reads well enough but there should have been at least a 1-point perspective grid set up. I can imagine this in 2 or 3 point perspective and I am loving the vision. Something I am have been told to do in my own pieces is imagine myself in the scene. Where would you want to be standing in order to really get the best shot if you were really in that environment holding a camera? Put yourself there, and paint that shot. Easier said than done of course, at least for me.
revenebo - I almost voted for you. I almost feel sorry for that poor guy. Great rendering as I have come to expect from you, I love the details of the bed and toilet, and the pose of the character. Too many great entries this round, it was hard to vote for just one. I think this is another piece that could have possibly done without the 5, but thats just my opinion. Thanks for the eye-candy, not sure what else I can crit on this one.
Trashy - again, a piece I really wanted to vote for. Now on this one the number 5 works, at least for me. Great mood and lighting. Love the texture. I must admit I havent seen too many episodes of LOST, but this reminds me of that show. I hope that guy gets out of there! Man, hard to crit this one as I really like it, maybe that fish-eye shot would work better if the room was a little bigger, or if we were not looking straight into it. Hard to say, I would ask if you did thumbnails of several angles beforehand or just went with the first idea. If no thumbnails, then there is my crit. Every piece can benefit from starting out with a few thumbs to set up the shot, but actually I suspect you know this already. Just reaching for something worthwhile to say, actually.
relic - hard to tell whats going on to be honest. I know I am looking down into the scene and a figure is the center of attention, but the environent itself leaves much to be desired. You can definitely have a piece of concept art that is rough and sketchy (see Hideyoshi's quicky in the main thread), but it still has to be immediatly readable. I think more time on it is really all you need. Figure out which parts should be sharper and more detailed and keep working through it. I had to redo my own piece at least twice until it read the way I wanted.
hamorhage - maybe its just me but my eyes are drawn to the top of the image, not the center where the lights are on the door. I think there are at least 3 ideas you are trying to tie together here. I would be interested to see a version without the skyscrapers, as they do not appear to be in scale with the rest of the image. Look at the lights and the door compared to the building on the immediate right, the building is way too small. Losing the buildings would also add the sense of isolation here. Also, the values can be played with the move the eye to the center. I actually like the smoke stack thing, but it should be more secondary and right now it grabs my attention too much.
k-bot - oohhh sweet image. Looks like a prison environment where things have gotten out of hand, or I do see the biohazard symbols so maybe this is a huge lab, where some expirament has escaped. I love looking at these kinds of images and trying to fill in the story. I love the angle, love the use of warm and cool colors against the grays, and I love that 5 is at the bottom not the top. Not too much to crit, could have gotten my vote but there are a few others that are just more over the top this round. The simplicity of the image works for it in a good way, but I think the atmosphere and depth of some other pieces make them stand out a little more, thats really the big difference to me.
thescala - I see the light in the building, my problem is the sun. It not only competes for attention, it just about steals it all. The time of day you chose to render is beautiful, but I dont think it works for this image. Thats about the best thing I have to offer here. Nice architecture too, especially on the 2 tallest buildings to the left.
lunarman - I'm a sucker for bright colors, to the point that I always have to force myself to tone my own way down. Again I love reading into these things, I think thats why I like enviros better than COWS and CHOWS. There is always a story in these places and I want to go there. UN Mech Peacekeepers huh? Too cool. OK so what can I say, well this piece appears to be in 1-point perspective, but I suspect you didnt actually set up a grid. I think a grid would have allowed you to space things a little better and give the piece more depth. Also you have skylights to the upper left and it appears to be bright outside, but no sun rays or any light coming in through the top glass. There should be more shadows and I think adding those in would also help give it depth. Thats really all thats missing, IMO. Good job man.
jfwalls - almost my vote, almost! I think you are a couple levels above me in terms of skill, so my short term goal is to get to that point. The piece is great and the only reason I didnt vote for it is because at least one other piece has more of a "WOW" factor, while simultaneously hitting the topis dead on. Several pieces here read as a little generic and I try to vote for pieces where the artist tried to think outside the box as much as possible. I almost feel bad saying it because the lighting, perspective, and mood here are spot on, and I love the tilted shot as well. My number 2 pick this round, excellent work.
smuli - most original concept for this round I think. So much so that it almost doesnt read as isolated, LOL. But I would give you extra points for it anyway. Seriously though I would guess that is the guys house burning and now he is at the top of the hill and its only a matter of time before those armies find him. Well, thats what I get from it at least. I think the rendering is really good here and I only wish there was a more defined light source casting shadows from the pillars. I think if those shadows and lit areas were dragged across the floor there it would really make the image pop. Thats my best crit, good job otherwise.
os2008 - you great bastard I almost hate voting for people like you. The concept is awesome and the rendering is wonderful. great atmosphere and I think what really put it over the top are the red laser beams. That pulls the whole thing together and turns it into a believable place for me. Its those little deatils that can make such a difference. Hope to see more from you in the future, or if I am going up against you maybe not, lol.
reklas - whoa, unexpected piece at the last minute! Everything here is great except one thing for me; the isolated character I assume is in the center cage but the lighting draws me to the figures on the left. I think it would work better if the lighting in those 2 areas was switched. Otherwise this looks like a game I would LOVE to play and I really have no other crits. My number 3 this round, I think.
monotony - this one looke like a fun, spooky game too. crits would be that the area to the right should be a little darker, and those hanging cables look out of place. Cables are one of those things that can be overused, and I say this knowing I have them in my own piece this round. I really had to think about whether or not they went with the piece, and I finally decided they did for me. They fit with the steel structure I have, otherwise I dont think I would have used them at all. For yours, however, it is indoors and nothing really destroyed, nor do I see any other signs of industrial elements for them to go with. You chose a difficult angle to render, good job taking on that challenge. I think the perspective is a bit off though, especially when I look at the bottom of the upper stair case. Actually most of the lines look like they are correct, but that one throws it all off.
OK wow that was a lot to say. Please take it all as positive criticism, I hope you will all be just as harsh with me, as it is my goal to push myself and be pushed as far as I can, and maybe push a few of you along with me (even those of you who are already ahead of me)
Last edited by artiphats; August 18th, 2008 at 02:56 AM.
August 18th, 2008 #18
artiphats, thanks for your gentle words =)
You really took your time to give everyone here a good feedback, very nice, i like that!
Yeah, another perspective (and more effort) would have lift this image up, obviously.... well, it kinda started as sketch that went at some point in a wrong direction. Looking at it now feels like i painted it the whole time only at half of its size, now it seems to 'huge' and the details aren´t like i have them in mind. But well, it was only a 2h work and i wasn´t really inspired/enthusiastic...... but now i´ll stop my excuses =P
I like yours really much as well! The structures and the robot in the bg are really good. I just don´t like the colorful sphere that much, like i told you before i think. A monochromatic blue would be more benefitial, in my opinion. Still, this looks better that the older versions, good job too....!
PORTFOLIO--> www.blueroguevyse.daportfolio.com
BLOG--> www.arcadian-art.blogspot.de
The Following User Says Thank You to Vyse For This Useful Post:
August 19th, 2008 #19
artiphats thank you very much for taking your time commenting every entry, I wish I had time to give some feedback on others' entries but I barely have time to complete mine and leave some "I like it/I don't like it" kind of comment.
Being your second/third choice after os2008 is a great honour considering the quality of other works.
I still don't know who to vote for...
The Following User Says Thank You to revenebo For This Useful Post:
August 19th, 2008 #20
you are one cool dude artiphats for leaving all the comments for the entries. Thanks man for the kind words and advice. You guys all did great! Great round and great work all around!
The Following User Says Thank You to Trashy For This Useful Post:
August 19th, 2008 #21
hey guys no problem about the comments, I'm definitely not the first to do it. I have made the decision that I want art to be a big part of my life again, and get to a level where I can do it to make a living. As long as I am around these parts, please push me with your comments and critiques, and in turn I will do my best to push you all too. We gots to stick together, ya know?
August 20th, 2008 #22
Thanks for the feedback artiphats. Yeah you're right, I need to make some lighting adjustments to make the image a bit more successful. Along with the cage, I think the background should probably be brighter too, and the 'mountains' in the back lightened to increase depth since they're basically the same as the middleground. How do you "say thanks for the useful post"? because I'd like to do that. (EDIT: never mind, found it. ...do you have to have a certain number of posts for the 'thanks' button to show up? I swear that it wasn't there earlier.)
I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts on mine if you feel like critiquing it. ...or from the people who have voted for it, why you thought it was vote worthy/what is making it successful in your eyes.
Last edited by REKLAS; August 20th, 2008 at 08:59 AM.


text:
Learn the essentials
Our how-to videos will teach you everything you need to know to get started with Skype.
Skype is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. If you believe someone is trying to exploit your personal data via Skype, you can report this to our security response team. But before you do so, here's some more information on privacy, security and Skype.
If you have any problems with your online privacy, visit the Skype Security section on our website. This webpage provides information on topics covering privacy and security, such as computer protection against spam and viruses, personal data security and privacy settings.
We continuously try to improve Skype's security but new threats are always appearing and your action might be very important. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in Skype and would like us to investigate it:
Be as specific as possible. The more details we have the better.
If you have any problem that is not directly related to security (for example, problems with login, payments, functionality of our products etc.), please contact Skype Customer Service.
Our how-to videos will teach you everything you need to know to get started with Skype.


text:
Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.
A man was looking out his window when he noticed that there was a snail on one of his plants. So he took the snail and threw him as far as he could. Ten years later the old man heard a tap tap tap on his window, and when he looked up he saw a very cross snail who looked at him andsaid, "Hey, what did you do that for?"
A man had a pet centipede. He said, "centipede, go get the paper and make it snappy!"A half an hour later the man went outside and said, "I thought I told you to get the paper a half an hour ago!""Well, I had to put on my shoes," said the centipede.