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Mason City Globe-Gazette (Newspaper) - June 10, 1949, Mason City, Iowa NORTH IOWAS DAILY PAPER EDITED FOR THE HOME MASON CITY GLOBEGAZETT THE NEWSPAPER THAT MAKES ALL NORTH IOWANS NEIGHBORS E HOME EDITION TTTTTri Associated Press United Press Full Lease Wires Five Cents a Copy MASON CITY IOWA FRIDAY JUNE 10 1949 TORNADO HITS NEBRASKA TOWN KILLING 3 AP Wirephoto vTownspeople look over the damage which swept down on Belvidere southeast Nebraska town of 300 i MI 1S wreckage of a 2story brick cafedance hall buildinjr in were killed and 7 injured Unpleasantly Surprised at Switzer Nod Washington Senator Gil lette DIowa said Friday Presi dent Trumans nomination of Car roll O Switzer of Des Moines to be federal judge for the southern dis trict of Iowa came as a great and unpleasant surprise to me Gillette said he was not con sulted on the nomination He said he felt this was unexplainable on any other hypothesis that it is and was intended to be a direct affront to me Gillette said in a statement he had every respect for Switzers high character and record but that he had recommended William F Riley of Des Moines or Ed Hal bach of Clinton for the judgeship The president nominated Switzer Thursday to succeed Judge Charles Dewey retired Switzer was the unsuccessful democratic nominee for governor of Iowa last year GOP Lawmakers in Attack on Brannans New Farm Program Washington Brannan farm plan came under heavy republican attack Friday As the administration prepared for the opening of its ampaign to sell Secretary of program o the midwest its author drew sharp fire from GOP law Solon Cusses Prog Party ressive Leader Washington an angry scene Senator Eastland DMiss dismissed C B Baldwin who was Henry Wallaces campaign man ager from the witness chair of the senate hearing Friday and called him an S O B in the full words version Baldwin had refused to answer a question whether or not he is or had been a member of the com munist party and had accused EastIand of fighting against Ne gro rights Baldwin former administrator of the farm security administra tion also had shouted that East land represented the cotton coun cil an organization which Bald win said is made up of planta tion owners The hearings were by a senate judiciary subcommittee on bills that would require the registra tion of communist and communist front organizations Baldwin ap peared as secretarytreasurer of the Progressive party He had a prepared statement which called the bills part of the anticommu nist hysteria that has been whipped up since the end of the war Weather Report FORECAST Mason City Partly cloudy through Saturday Continued warm Low Friday night near 60 High Sat urday about 85 Iowa Partly cloudy east and mostly cloudy with a few scat tered west portion Fri day night Saturday partly cloudy and warmer with scat tered showers or thundershow ers west and central portions Low Friday night 6065 Iowa 5day Weather out o o k Temperatures will average 5 to 8 degrees above seasonal nor mal Normal highs 80 north 83 south Normal lows 58 north 61 south Quite warm throughout the period with only minor day to day changes Turning cooler Wednesday Rainfall will aver age about 3 of an inch with rather frequent periods of scat tered showers or thUndershow ers mainly atnight Minnesota Partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday with a few scattered showers south and east portions Friday night and ex treme west portion Saturday aft ernoon or night Warmer north east Friday night warmer portion Saturday IN MASON CITY GlobeGazette weather for the J4 hours ending at 8 a m Friday makers in both house and senate And a freshblast was due day night from a republican sen ate leader speaking in Nebraska The republican charges levelled at Brannan from both sides of the capitol Thursday centered on his handling a grain loan program under a new commodity credit corporation bill Rep August Andresen R told the house Brannan was pulling some political maneu vering in a buildup for a demo cratic meeting at Des Moines next week The meeting was called to boom the plan under which Bran nan would pay government sub sidies to farmers while letting perishable crops seek their own level on the market In a speech that largely paral leled Andresens Senator Williams RDel told the senate that Brannan had been maneuvering to bring a sharp rise in midwest grain prices Brannan talking to newsmen retorted Those who fought to provide price support for farmers will not be fooled by the charges now being made by these ene mies of effective farm programs He said the GOP criticism of his program was mainly an effort to whitewash the republican controlled 80th congress That congress passed a farm program sponsored by Senator Aiken RVt which calls for flexible price supports on major crops It is due to go into effect Jan 1 1950 The Aiken law was expected to get strong support from Senator Wherry RNebr in his national lybroadcast p m CST speech Friday night from Alliance Nebr to a state stock growers association Sports Bulletin Boston Philip K Wrigley Friday announced the ap pointment of Frankie Frisch New York Giants coach as manager of the Chicago Cubs for the next 3 years Frisch takes over the team on Monday In New York Frisch resigned as coach of the Giants Friday to accept The Cubs now are in Boston where Charley Grimms resigna tion was announced Frisch onetime manager of the St Louis Cardinals and the Pitts burgh Pirates returned to base ball this year after a 2year sta in radio Wrigley said time manager the Cubs long Charlie Grimm Maximum Miximum At 8 a m YEAR AGO jjaxirnum Minimum Friday 79 58 71 84 58 This Paper Consists oi Two Ona No 209 Wants Check on All Atom Shipments Vandenberg Says Point Not Whether Country Is Friendly Washington Van denberg RMich called Friday for a close military check before atomic materials are sent abroad even to the friendliest of coun tries The Michigan senator said he wants to be sure that the military iaison committee approves in ad vance atomic energy commission decisions such as that which sent radioactive isotopes to a research division of the Norwegian military establishment The point is not whether a country is friendly to us he told a reporter 2 Officers The liaison committee is com posed of 2 high ranking officers from each of the army navy and air force Chairman David E Lilienthal of the atomic agency insisted during an exchange with Vandenberg Thursday that the fact Norway is a friendly country had some bear ing in thecommissions decision to send it the isotopes Lilienthal was appearing before 11th Band Festiva to Be Largest Ever the senatehouse committee as it atomic energy continued its hearings on charges by Senator of in by the Hickenlooper RIowa credible mismanagement commission chairman Closed Doors The congressional group met be hind closed doors again Friday to decide how to carry out the in quiry Hickenlooper wants to pre sent evidence that certain key AEC he doesnt want to name been questioned about their loyalty as sociations and character The committee has failed twice to decide how the lowan can go about this since Lilienthal has protested that any such method identifies the person concerned to his coworkers Chairman McMahon DConn said the worker named in Hicken loopers case A of this official on whom the FBI made a 50page report after an investiga to be heard pub licly Soviet Asks Early Treaty With Reich Would Have All Occupation Troops Out Within 1 Year Paris UR Russia proposed Friday the early conclusion of a peace treaty with Germany and the complete evacuation of occu pation forces within one year of the signing Foreign Minister Andrei Vishin sky submitted to the council of foreign ministers his long awaited proposal on Germany His 3point document said The U S S R delegation pro poses that the following decisions be adopted Draft Treaties 1 The governments of the U S Britain France and the U S S R will submit to the council of foreign ministers draft peace treaties for Germany within 3 2 The draft peace treaty with Germany will provide that occu was moving up into the front of fice as vicepresident I felt the move was necessary Wrigley said to bring anothei baseball man into an executive position Charlie will live longer in this job Wrigley added Referring to recent losses he said he had been not too happy about the way the Cubs have been going But he said the team as bad as its showing would indi cate According to Wrigley Charlie feels just like he did when he hung up his glove The Cubs president pointed out that Grimm chose his own suc cessor Be Chosen as Luxembourg Minister Washington Mrs Perle Mesta one of the women leaders of the democratic party and a fab ulous party giver in capitol society is expected to be named American minister to Luxembourg soon President Truman is reported to have decided on her appointment several days ago and is expected to send the nomination to the sen ate in the immediate future pation forces of all will be withdrawn the powers from Ger many one year after conclusion of the peace treaty 3 Consideration of the pro cedure for preparation of the peace treaty will be completed at the present conference of the council of foreign ministers Unusual Procedure Vishinsky presented the sur prise proposal early in Fridays session of the Big 4 conference on Germany He then followed an un usual procedure in making it pub lic Insteadof waiting until the end of the meeting and the regular me courtyard of the Rose Marble palace where the conference is being held to re lease it to newsmen FIREMAN INJURED DCS Moines fireman was overcome by smoke and another man escaped injury by jumping from a 2nd story window in a home fire in Des Moines early Friday Fireman Joe Bittner was overcome by smoke while fighting the blaze Says Hoffman Should Resign Washington Mc Cellar DTenn Friday shouted it EGA Boss Paul Hoffman The ooner you resign the better it vill be for the United States The veteran chairman of the senate appropriations committee Dpenly accused Hoffman of trying o bully the committee into not Cutting European Recovery funds Hoffman coldly denied he tried o put any pressure on the com mittee or that his talk of resigna on was a Hoffman threat had told reporters Thursday he would resign if he the point where he no onger thought he could direct the program successfully And he said he did not think it could be done with less than the that the EGA is ask ng for the first 10i months of he next fiscal year McKellar brought up the sub ject in Fridays hearing on the EGA appropriation saying Other than giving away other peoples money I wonder what you are doing in Europe I think it would be a very good thing if you did resign UAW Approves Deere Contract DCS Moines new con tract offered by the John Deere cbmpany had the approval of CIO United Auto Workers at the firms Des Moines plant Friday President Bill Heasley of UAW local 450 said union members voted unanimously in favor of the contract Thursday night The company proposal Includes a 5 cent hourly pay boost Deere workers at Waterloo and Dubuque also have approved the contract while hose at Ottumwa have rejected it Tucker 7 Associates Are Indicted Chicago T Tuck er and 7 associates one an ex convict were indicted on federal charges Friday as a result of their promotion of an unmarketed rear engined automobile They were accused of maul fraud violation of securities and exchange commission regulations and conspiracy A 31count indictment was re turned before Federal Judge John P Barnes by a grand jury which spent 12 weeks since Feb 12 in vestigating affairs of Tucker and his corporation Maximum possible penalties for conviction under the indictment would amount to 155 years impris onment and in fines for each of the 8 defendants TWIRLING EXPERT Otis recognized as Americas foremost baton artist is to be one of the big at tractions of the North Iowa Band Festival Tuesday lead ing the parade giving individual performances and heading up the mass twirling demonstration by hundreds of visiting twirlers at the Roosevelt stadium y QUEEN TO RIDE IN Shirley Eyler of Clar ion crowned Miss North Iowa at the 1948 North Iowa Band Festival will head the parade of queen candidates for this years title She will ride in the queens float and reign over the activities of the day until her successor is announced at the coronation ceremony at Roosevelt field in the eve ning Jake Bird Hears 4th Sentencing Tacoma Wash A Noose cheating Jake Bird often doomed jut never hanged heard his death sentence pronounced for the 4th ime Thursday In a brief court session the talk ative Negro was cut short by Su perior Judge High Rosellini before ne could commence his customary courtroom oration He was sen tenced to hang July 15 at the state penitentiary at Walla Walla Since his conviction for slaying Mrs Bertha Kludt Oct 30 1947 the 48 year old transient has heard his death sentence pronounced 3 times but each time won a stay of execution Birds various appeals and drawnout legal maneuvers have taken him into 14 courtrooms and sent his case twice to the U S supreme court He has admitted complicity in 44 killings through out the country SAME CWhiU M piul 185 PARADE map shows the route of the North Iowa Band Festival parade at 11 a m Tuesday The bands will form on Georgia in front of the high school building their headquarters go north to 3rd where they will be joined by queens and floats making the column complete as it starts south fronr the Hotel Hanford on Federal The parade will continue southward to 5th south then east to Delaware north to State and east to Pennsylvania 4 68 Girls to Compete for Queens Role Parade to Be at 11 A M Followed by Concerts in Park Mason City Is mobilizing its facilities for handling the largest influx of musical organizations queen candidates in its history at the llth annual North Iowa Band Festival next Tuesday A total of 68 girls each repre senting a community and bring ing a band will compete for the coveted role of queen of the fes tival These and special events booked by the Mason City Chamber of Commerce sponsoring organiza tion will make the 1949 festival by far the largest and most color ful ever held Last year 52 can didates for queen were at the fes tival Parade at 11 a m The festival program follows the general pattern of years with a parade at 11 a mband concerts in Central park through out the day public appearance of queen candidates at 2 in Central park and the grand finale at the Roosevelt stadium at 6 p m Chamber of Commerce commit tees headed by W L Nichols had one eye on the weather as they made last minute changes to han dle the increasing enrollment of bands which with the3 Mason City bands and the Cedar Rapids Festival Events a concerts in Central park 11 a of bands qiieehs and floats for band masters at Hotel Hanford p to Roose velt stadium 2 p candidates in Central park 6 p finale with coronation of queen at Roose velt stadium Detailed program on pace 4 Moose girls drum and bugle corps will bring the total number of musical organizations to 72 The Cedar Rapids drummers and buglers were a favorite last year and will be back only to take part in the parade but for a special performance at the night show Ted Otis one of the nations finest baton artists will lead the parade give aspecial show at the stadium and head a mass demon stration of twirlers To Address Band Directors Doctor Frank Simon nationally known band master will address the band masters at the noon luncheon at the Hotel Hanford and direct the massed bandsat night Every effort has been made to provide for a giant throng of vis itors at the stadium in the eve ning when the grand finale is to be held and the new queen of the festival named Additional seats have been procured to help pro vide for the crowd A special stage has again been built on the stadium track im mediately in front of the per manent stadium seats On this stage will be seated the queens hostesses special guests the Chamber of Commerce chorus and Mason City municipal band Bands and special guests from visiting communities will occupy the permanent stadium seats over flowing into adjacent bleachers Concerts Start at The days program will get under way as bands start arriving from distances up to 146 miles which is the mileage for Sac City bandmembers and queen Band concerts in Central park get under way at a m In the parade at 11 a m the queens will ride in open cars at the head of their respective bands Twentyfive floats entered by Mason City organizations and sur rounding communities will add color to the flashing column as it goes southward on Federal from the Hotel Hanford to 5th south then east to Delaware north to State and east to Pennsylvania Shirley Eyler Clarion reigning queen of the festival until her suc cessor is chosen Tuesday evening will ride m the queens float in the morning parade SIGN OF SUMMER small boys faced juvenile court action Friday for stealing worth of night crawlers from a worm hatchery where they are raised for fishing bait ;
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text: Education Policy Leadership Center Property Tax Reform, Back-End Referendum and Education Funding Issues A Presentation by the Western Pennsylvania Forum For School Superintendents' Adequate Funding for Public Education Committee May 25, 2006 Western Pennsylvania Forum for School Superintendents Advocates for Children and Youth Western Pennsylvania Forum for School Superintendents Advocates for Children and Youth The Adequate Funding for Public Education Committee has the mission of engaging community leaders to recognize that good schools are a great investment – that adequate and equitable funding makes a difference for excellence in public education and has a positive impact on student achievement when spent wisely. Our Focus We want our state elected officials to realize that adequate and equitable state funding for all schools still has not happened in Pennsylvania. We want the governor and general assembly to provide taxpayers with true property tax reform which creates an improved public education funding system. We want to be accountable for increased student achievement and improved school performance by doing what is in the best interests of students educationally and what is fiscally responsible to the taxpayer supporting public education. Our Primary Goals Partner with education associations to continue working for an improved public education funding system in Pennsylvania. Request public hearings by the General Assembly to debate the strengths and weaknesses of House Bill 39. Address House Bill 39 legislative components of School District Taxation, Backend Referendum, Installment Payment of Property Taxes, and Task Force on School Cost Reduction. Inform the general public how the state financial system currently provides funding for schools and how schools raise local tax dollars to generate a budget that meets the needs of all students. Educate the general public how back-end referendum will affect the public schools and partner with state education associations to influence the culture of future referendum issues through public awareness. Belief Statement The Committee believes that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a responsibility to provide adequate and equitable funding for equal educational opportunities in public education, regardless of where a student attends school, based on the Pennsylvania Constitution which requires "a thorough and efficient system of public education". Belief Statement Public schools are for the common good of society; therefore, we embrace higher expectations for student academic performance, so that students can be successful as life-long learners and be highly competitive in a global economy to meet the changing needs of business, industry, government and society. Belief Statement We have a commitment to every student's academic success. We believe that the stakeholders in public education -- the governor, general assembly, educators and community leaders – have a shared responsibility to hold students and the public education system accountable for meeting higher educational standards. Equally important, these stakeholders have a moral and ethical obligation to provide adequate and equitable education funding to support every student's academic success. Belief Statement Money does matter. Correctly focused, sufficient funding for quality educational programs and services will make a difference and impact student achievement positively. We believe every student deserves an equal opportunity to be successful in regards to high expectations, academic standards, a rigorous and challenging curriculum, and a career path of their choice. Belief Statement We believe that the only long-term solution to high property taxes is improving the way Pennsylvania pays for public education and establishing a sound school funding formula. In 2004-05, the state share of school costs funded by the state budget amounted to 35.8%. Nationally, the average is closer to 50% paid by the state. Some Basic Facts According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Pennsylvania ranks 36 of 50 states in financial support per student. State government spending per student in Pennsylvania averages $4,082, while the national average for annual state support for students is $4,553 per student. There is a $10,259 gap between what the highest- and lowestspending school districts in Pennsylvania spend per pupil. The highest spending district spent $16,803 per student in 2003-2004; the lowest only $6,344 -- a $261,475 gap per classroom of 25 students. Some Basic Facts Public education in Pennsylvania is more dependent on local taxes than most states; therefore, school district taxes are among the highest in the country. In Pennsylvania, 44% of public education funding comes from local property taxes, while nationally, 28% of public education funding comes from local property taxes. Pennsylvania has a great disparity in local school taxes, ranging from 10.8 mills to 42.5 mills. Many of the poorest school districts have the highest tax rates, yet do not have adequate levels of funding for quality education programs for all students. Money Makes a Significant Difference How much funding a school has depends on where that school is located. Money means whether a school district can offer AP classes, foreign languages or have resources such as computers, science labs, textbooks and equipment. Without the funds to pay a competitive salary, attracting quality teachers and administrators is a problem. The difference in annual spending between the wealthiest district and the poorest continues to grow. There are typically much higher costs associated with educating low-income students: extra tutoring, special education, individual education plans. Inequitable Funding Here's a local look, courtesy of Good Schools Pennsylvania, which measured what some local school districts spend on pupils, minus transportation costs. Program Spending Per Student – Allegheny County Schools District Allegheny Valley SD Deer Lakes SD Fox Chapel Area SD Highlands SD Plum Borough SD Riverview SD Amount Spent Per Student (Minus Transportation) $10,666.16 $8,731.52 $11,057.26 $9,029.98 $7,799.38 $9,123.76 Good Schools PA (2003-04) Program Spending Per Student – Armstrong County Schools District Apollo-Ridge SD Armstrong SD Freeport Area SD Leechburg Area SD Amount Spent Per Student (Minus Transportation) $7,825.83 $9,016.16 $7,876.46 $9,220.52 Good Schools PA (2003-04) Program Spending Per Student – Westmoreland County Schools School District Amount Spent Per Student (Minus Transportation) Burrell $7,201.95 Kiski Area $7,595.41 New Kensington-Arnold $7,573.06 Good Schools PA (2003-04) All mills are not created equal One mill = $468,500 in the Armstrong School District One mill = $119,761 in the New Kensington-Arnold One mill = $2.4 million in the Fox Chapel Area School District. Courtesy Valley News Dispatch Funding Issues Equalized Subsidy for Basic Education has been eliminated for over ten years. No relationship between special education funding and number and expense of special education students Funding inequality causes problems for poor school districts and growing districts Supplements to basic funding that address inequity increase opportunities for manipulation Funding Issues Poverty Supplement 2005-06 at $17 million for 168 districts based on Personal Income per ADM less than $105,000 and aid ratio >= .6500 2006-07 Governor's proposal at $55 million for 183 districts based on Personal Income per ADM less than $91,000 and no aid ratio component One school district will receive $18.2 million while others lose the supplement. Funding Issues Funding inequity among school districts with similar aid ratios Armstrong School District 2006-07 Aid Ratio .6757, BEF per ADM $3,926, BEF increase 2.6% Average of 20 school districts with similar aid ratio BEF per ADM $4,151, BEF increase 5.6% Funding Issues Funding inequity within ARIN Intermediate Unit 28 Armstrong SD Marion Center Area SD 2005-06 Aid Ratio .6814, BEF per ADM $3,926, BEF increase 2.60% 2005-06 Aid Ratio .6890, BEF per ADM $5,299, BEF increase 2.70% $1,373 more per ADM for Armstrong would equal $9.2 million or 19 mils (35% of levy) Special Session House Bill 39 In May, the state senate passed House Bill 39 and the House debated it without bringing it to a vote. It would allow voters to decide if the would like to increase the Earned Income Tax to reduce property taxes Special Session House Bill 39 It would increase income eligibility requirements and payments for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program. This would add 422,000 seniors to the program and increase the payments by a maximum of $200. Special Session House Bill 39 It would provide up to a 50 percent property tax reduction of the homestead exclusion by using gaming funds and additional Earned Income Tax revenues. Special Session House Bill 39 And it would require school districts to receive voter approval for property tax increases beyond the rate of inflation. This is called referendum. It allows for some exceptions for construction projects and increased pension costs. Some Thoughts About Referendum All legislative property tax relief proposals include provisions for "back-end referendum". Legislators see this concept as a way to empower taxpayers and provide them some opportunity to reject future tax increases. It provides the opportunity for voters to say "No" to taxes without regard to the educational needs of students. Referendum has the potential to divide communities between those who value education and those who are apathetic towards education. Some Thoughts About Referendum If the real purpose is to control school district expenses, then give school districts more control of their spending decisions Include legislation eliminating state mandates Include legislation permitting professional staff furlough for economic reasons Include legislation changing collective bargaining process Some Thoughts About Referendum Increased taxpayer control on school spending sounds good but … Increased class sizes More frequent labor strikes Outsourcing of support staff functions Decreased opportunities for students (academic and extra-curricular) Quality of school system's impact on property values Some Thoughts About Referendum Higher index for poor school districts Necessary for years when increases in state funding are low Increasing taxes at a higher rate on those who are less able to pay Will this result in more pressure on state government for adequate and equitable funding? Some Thoughts About Referendum Index applies to real estate tax millage, not expenditures Armstrong School District 2006-07 budget 2.6% Basic and Special Education increase equals $773,000 Adjusted index of 5.56% due to high aid ratio equals $1,487,000 Allowable increase for 2006-07 budget of $2,260,000 or 2.9% Next Steps Sponsor a Fall Symposium on Public Education Funding, sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Forum for Superintendents, the Education Policy Leadership Center and the University of Pittsburgh to better inform the general public about property tax reform, backend referendum and education funding issues. Next Steps Conduct stakeholder meetings in respective school districts to inform the public about the need for a comprehensive public education funding system. Next Steps Promote a Business-EducationCommunity Luncheon in respective school districts during American Education Week in November, 2006, to highlight student achievements and school performance and to promote the message for fair, adequate and equitable funding for public education. Next Steps Partner with statewide education associations that are working to build a unified voice for a quality public education for all children in Pennsylvania, supported by sufficient state funding. Western PA Forum for School Superintendents Adequate Funding for Public Education Committee Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Edgar Holtz, Executive Director Emeritus, AIU Jim Manley, Pine-Richland Sue Goodwin, University of Pittsburgh Nick Bayat, Canon McMillan Jerry Longo, Quaker Valley Anne Stephens, Fox Chapel Thomas Knight, Bethel Park Roberta DiLorenzo, Washington Wayne Doyle, Hempfield Linda Hippert, South Fayette William Kerr, Armstrong References Western PA Forum for School Superintendents Adequate Funding for Public Education Committee Meeting Notes Pennsylvania School Boards Association Good Schools Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics Education Policy Leadership Center Valley News Dispatch


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Ardee Band set for a busy year
ARDEE Concert Band is ready to begin what it hopes will be another great year.
During the recent holidays members were out on the streets collecting and getting great support from the people of Ardee.
The band members also visited Moorehall Lodge and of course held a very successful annual concert.
They also played at Mass on Christmas Day. This has become a tradition for the band and this year John Gaynor conducted the band for the ceremony.
At the moment the Recorder Group is so big, it is divided into three groups. They are being tutored by senior band members Gerry Farrell, Aisling Reilly and Emily Cox. The group will combine with last years group to perform a selection of the tunes they have been learning since joining the band. "The tutors assure me they are progressing very well and the children are getting very excited about their debut performance and Santa who will visit on the night" says Fiona Reilly PRO.
The Youth Band, which has 35 members under the baton of John Gaynor. This group is always changing. As the member's progress, they move up into the senior band and new students that have been on their instrument for a year replace these.
The Senior Band performed in a concert with the Millicent Singers in Clane County Kildare last month. This musical extravaganza was conducted by band member Alan Kelly who now resides in the area and conducts the Millicent Singers and the Nas na Ri choir in Naas.
The band is very proud of the fact that in 2011 they became the first ever recipients of the Robbie Tiernan Memorial Cup for the best Trombone Performance in the Southern Championships.
"We are very proud of them and they performed very well to achieve this award," says Fiona Reilly PRO.
"Robbie, who was a member of the Lourdes Brass Band, was a great friend to Ardee Concert Band.
He paid many visits to Ardee."
Indeed on one of the band's last trips to the championships Robbie travelled with the Ardee group on the Ardee bus.
Robbie entertained people on the bus the whole way to Clonakilty. He is remembered with great fondness by the members of Ardee Concert Band and they are very proud that their trombone section have won this award.
The Ardee Concert Band trombone section consists of Mark McLoughlin, Oisin Clarke, Paul Callan and Andrew Coyle.


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Chapter 17
"So what do we do now?" Mei asked her teammates, looking at Naruto's clone as Yugao was properly dealing with the Demon Brothers, as they had been known. They were former Kirigakure Chunin Ninjas that had gone rogue. Yugao had identified them from her interrogation and also from the Bingo Book that she had with her. She hadn't yet managed to recognize everyone in the book, only the ones that were equal to her rank and above; but she was working on it.
Naruto's clone rubbed the bridge of his nose, an action that reminded the three of Naruto. Yugao had seen that Naruto was as capable as herself in giving out thought through and sensible orders, and she had encouraged this practice, only stepping in when she thought that there was a better way to do things. She had to step in a lot at first, but was proud to say that such situations were becoming scarce lately. Naruto was definitely getting the hang of being a team leader. Naruto seemed to have realized this and was steadily prompting Mei and Sakiko for ideas, cultivating their leadership skills as well. After all, it was a skill necessary for Chunins, and Naruto was determined that they pass the next Chunin Exams together.
Naruto's clone looked at Mei and prompted, "Your thoughts?"
Mei gained a thoughtful expression on her face, and Naruto saw her biting her lower lip n thought, an action that Naruto found endearing, and distracting. He just couldn't resist kissing her thoughtless, but as soon as he thought that, he would slap himself out of his daydreaming. He hadn't kissed her properly yet, and didn't push much, fearful of making her uncomfortable.
"We could ask for Tsunade-sama's help. She knows that you are going to Uzushiogakure, I'm sure that she wouldn't mind helping us out for one mission." Mei said, though she herself didn't think that the idea would hold merit.
"That wouldn't work Mei-chan. None of us have a Summoning Contract and in order to successfully contact Baa-chan, we would need to return and run the risk of getting caught out. Me deciding to abandon my team mid-mission to go off on an unsanctioned solos mission would be considered as treason to Konoha." Naruto's clone said, gently refuting her idea.
Mei pouted. Naruto chuckled at the expression on Mei's face and turned towards Sakiko.
Sakiko pondered their situation for a while, she had thought of the same thing that Mei had, and at seeing it shot down, knew that she had to come up with something better, and then as if an idea had dawned on her, said "We could continue the mission, only that, we can time our arrival at Wave Country such that Naruto-kun can reach there at the same time as well. He can already sense our Chakra, so we needn't meet up at Tazuna-san's house. We could just arrive there together."
"That's a great idea Sakiko-chan. I assume that you won't mind Tazuna-san?" Naruto's clone asked with an expressionless face, a cool gaze locked onto Tazuna's nervous figure.
Tazuna couldn't meet the gaze of the young trio, that looked like mere children in his eyes. He knew that what he was doing was wrong, but desperate times call for desperate measures. As he was introduced to the team, he had almost called off the mission. He just couldn't bear to have the deaths of these children on his conscience, but remembering the pitiable condition of his country, he decided that any help was to be welcomed. Besides, they looked powerful enough.
As the two Ninjas had attacked him earlier, he had felt something that he hadn't for a long time. Hope. Hope that these Konoha Ninjas would help in bringing wave back to its feet. But as he saw the only boy in the team, look at him so dispassionately, his hopes dimmed. But hearing his question, he couldn't agree faster. Sure, his daughter might worry for a few days, but it would be better than returning empty-handed.
"That would be great! I don't have a problem with that." Tazuna said, bowing slightly in respect.
Naruto scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.
"So, Team 11, have you decided on our next course of action?" Yugao asked as she came out of the woods, where she had headed to dump the two bodies.
Naruto was walking on the surface of the sea. It was a relatively short distance that separated the landmass from the island that comprised of Uzushiogakure. After an hour of solid sprinting, leaving behind a huge trail of dispersed water, Naruto arrived on the coast of the island, the sand a pearly white in colour. He was surprised to find some boats there, and they looked relatively new and in good condition. . .
He was filled with hope, thinking that some members of the Village might have survived and made the island as their home. He suppressed his chakra as best he could, and cautiously made his way deeper into the dense woodlands that surrounded the beach. As he went deeper into the forest, he came upon a huge wall that was made of stone and would be impossible to leap over. He tried walking on it using Chakra, but to his astonishment found that as soon as his Chakra covered foot came in contact with the wall, it was seemingly absorbed into the wall, making climbing over it impossible. Naruto was confused, but theorized that the wall must be infused with seals that would absorb Chakra when it came into contact with it. Marvelling at the ingeniousness of the construction, he started walking along the wall, searching for an entrance.
He soon came upon an entrance, though it wasn't a conventional one. The wall was blown apart. He walked through the destroyed section of the wall, and walked into the Village.
The sight that greeted him was heart wrenching, destroyed homes, broken windows blowing in the non-existent wind, torn up roads and the worst of all, rotting skeletons. That was all that was left of the Village that the Uzumaki Clan had originated from.
Naruto just took in the sight mechanically, refusing to let his emotions hinder his mission. Finding whatever Zangetsu was talking about was more important to him right now, he would grieve later. Kyuu-chan was important.
Repeating that in his head Naruto headed deeper into the ruins of the once proud haven of the Uzumaki Clan.
As Naruto neared what he presumed was somewhere near the centre of the village, He heard sounds of civilization. Quickening his steps, he came upon a sight that filled him with burning rage. Bandits. Lots of them. There were about 20 odd bandits that were seemingly using his homeland as a base or a resting spot.
Naruto ground his teeth in anger. 'How dare they use this island as a mere bandit camp? They will pay; I'll make sure of it.' Naruto was too far gone in his anger to even register the joyous cackle that resonated through his head. But it was this very sound that woke up Kyuubi from her slumber.
"Naru. . .to-kun?"
In Wave Country, a man was getting annoyed. The reason for his annoyance was a very short man, immaculately dressed in a stylish and expensive business suit. The man was named Gato Himawaru, legally known as one of the richest businessmen in the Fire Country and the owner of the Gato Shipping Corporation. But in reality, he was a swine of a man. Gato was a corrupt businessman, characterized by extreme cruelty and greed. If he had even the slightest chance of getting profit, nothing would stop him. He constantly prioritized financial success over any other motives and emotions. Thus the man was very wary of him, despite being temporarily employed by him.
"Have you killed the bridge builder like I asked you to . . . Zabuza?" Gato asked arrogantly. Why should he show respect to anyone that was under his employ.
"I have sent some people that should take care of him. I will tell you when the job is done." Zabuza replied. His tone sounding bored and dripping with carelessness.
"WHAT! I paid you to do the job. And what do I find? You sitting around leisurely, while I spend my money for NOTHING?" Gato screamed.
Zabuza was a man who seriously didn't like being talked to with anything but respect. So his flowing action was not entirely unexpected to someone who knows him. Zabuza picked up his humungous sword, and before Gato could register an action, Zabuza's sword was held dangerously close to his neck.
"Like I told you, I will tell you when the job is done. Now get lost, you're annoying." Zabuza said, his tone changed to a cold drawl. He focused a little KI at Gato, to make his point clear.
Gato couldn't walk away any faster. 'I'll get you for this Zabuza.'
After Gato had left, another figure walked in front of Zabuza and bowed to him.
"Any word from the Demon Brothers, Haku?" Zabuza asked his aide, and servant.
"Not yet, Zabuza-sama." Haku replied.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes as she heard a knock on the door. Naruto and his team had left this morning on a C-Rank mission, a mission that Tsunade knew was very important to Naruto. She had thought of accompanying him, but it would be too suspicious and she didn't really want to endanger Naruto. She knew that many of her own enemies still held grudges. Shizune was at the hospital, and wasn't supposed to back until later this evening. Which meant that the person at the door was an unknown. She didn't really want to answer the door. It wasn't that she was afraid to, oh no, in order to answer the door, she would need to get up and more importantly interrupt her drinking session!
She was rarely granted the opportunity to drink with Naruto always in the house. He didn't rebuke her or even tell her to not drink, but the reproachful look that he would direct at her was a total buzz-kill, and she would be left feeling guilty afterwards. Damn that brat!
Hearing the door being knocked again, much more insistently this time; Tsunade walked towards and angrily opened the door. She was greeted by the sight of a Cat masked ANBU. "Hokage-sama wishes to speak with you urgently Tsunade-sama." He said with a courteous bow of the head.
"Reagarding?" Tsunade asked. While it was true that she had mellowed out slightly in her anger towards her Sensei, she still didn't like meeting with him.
"All I know that it was an urgent matter." The ANBU said, and promptly left with a sunshin, not wanting to incur Tsunade's wrath.
"Tch." Tsunade clicked her teeth in frustration. Figuring that she might as well go and see what her Sensei wanted, she sealed the estate and made her way to the Hokage tower, taking her own sweet time. She wasn't above petty annoyances after all.
"NARUTO!" Kyuubi screamed. She could fell a foreign presence wash over Naruto's mind, and she didn't like it one bit. It was simply put, a feeling of remorseless bloodthirst. It represented all the things that Naruto preferred to avoid. And it was taking over him. Kyuubi tried flooding her Chakra through Naruto, but the feeling only intensified as she did that, leaving Kyuubi feeling helpless.
Pitch black Chakra, with taints of red began swirling around Naruto's form. His eyes bleeding into the fully mature form of the Sharingan, gifted to him by the Kyuubi. But anyone who had seen Naruto fight could attest to the fact that the look in his eyes was not normal for him at all. It wasn't the usual hardened, intimidating, calm and collected gaze that Naruto sported. Currently Naruto had a look in his eyes that could be described in a single word. Insanity.
Naruto swept his hand out lazily, Zangetsu materializing in his hands in a burst of Chakra. He looked at the blade gleefully, and then brought his hand up to his face, concentrating his Chakra on his hands. Naruto swept his hand downwards, a black mask, covering the top of his head, hiding his blonde hair from view. As Naruto finished swiping his hand down his face, the whole of the mask that covered his face was revealed. Four vertical white lines, starting from the back of the mask were imprinted on the mask. Two stopping just at his forehead, its ends pointed. And the remaining two going down the whole length of his face, interrupted slightly by the hollow sockets for his eyes, that were gleaming an eerie yellow in colour, branching sideways, just glancing the ends of his jaws. The mask was structured such that Naruto's ears were not covered by it, nor were his angular cheekbones. In the place of his mouth were jagged serrations that were the representation of the teeth, the teeth of a predator.
As the surge of Chakra died down, Naruto was seemingly admiring his own body. He clenched his fist tightly, and seemingly satisfied, let out a sinister chuckle.
"Finally!" Naruto said. His voice coming out dual-layered, with a hint of vibration, sounding utterly demonic.
The sound of shouting and what sounded like an alarm reached Naruto's ears. No doubt, the bandits had discovered that they weren't alone in their little camp. Naruto or rather Yami, watched the antics of the bandits amusedly. He lifted Zangetsu, and draped it casually on his shoulders as he began walking towards the camp.
Yami revelled as he took in the fearsome looks that the bandits were directing at him.
"Yo!" Yami drawled lazily.
"W-who . .What are you?" one of the more braver bandits screamed at him.
"Hmm . . . I guess you can call me . . . hmmm . . . Yami, Yami no En (Enforcer of Darkness)" Yami chuckled.
"W-why are you h-here? What d-do you w-want?" the same bandit questioned again. He was standing the closest to him,Yami figured he was the leader.
"The only thing that I desire . . ."
There was a sudden sound of buzzing static and Yami disappeared from sight, and almost instantly reappeared in front of the apparent leader, his hand impaled through his torso. Yami leaned in close to the leader's ears, and whispered, " . . . is blood". Saying that Yami, swiftly took out his hand from the rapidly dying man, bleeding freely through the gaping hole in his chest.
Seeing this, the rest of the bandits backed away in fear, and as Yami turned his gaze towards them they started running away in the opposite direction, screaming pathetically.
"Now that's just rude." Yami stated, his expert gaze sweeping over the fleeing bandits. He counted their numbers, and rapidly went through handsigns, finishing all 36 of them within a second. He placed his hands on the ground below him, calculating each bandit's location, and cackled.
Raiton:Kaminari sāji (Lightning Release: Lightning Surge).
Black coloured Lightning, surged forward from where Yami's hand rested on the ground, and almost immediately, all 16 bandits screamed as they were encased in a pillar of black lightning. Yami enjoyed the thrilling, pain filled screams that ripped forth from the throats of the dying bandits. He kept on pumping Chakra into the technique. So lost was he in his pleasure, that he missed the tell-tale puff of smoke that characterized the completion of the Summoning Technique.
"Why have you called me here Sarutobi?" Tsunade asked, slurring her words slightly, as she slammed the doors of the Hokage's office. On her way here, she had come across an open bar, and couldn't resist downing a drink or seven.
"Ah, Tsunade. I'm glad you could make it, please have a seat." Sarutobi said calmly. He was definitely not looking forward to the coming conversation, but he had to know something. But he winced slightly at the sight of his drunken student, which would only complicate matters.
"How have you been doing Tsunade?" Sarutobi asked pleasantly.
"Cut the crap, Sarutobi and get to the point already, I have better things to do." Tsunade said, glaring slightly.
Sarutobi narrowed his eyes at her disrespect. If it were any other ninja he would have put him on probation immediately, but Tsunade was one of the Sannin of Konoha, and any action taken towards her would need a solid backing.
"Very well, I need to ask you something about Naruto." Sarutobi stated.
Tsunade as soon as she heard Naruto's name, immediately focused all her concentration on the conversation. She sent a burst of Chakra, converting it into Medical Chakra, and purged the alcohol out of her system. T left her head throbbing n pan, but it soon subsided.
"What about him?" Tsunade asked coolly.
Sarutobi immediately noticed the change, but ploughed on with his next question.
"How is he doing? Does he have any problems; I read that their last C-Rank mission was a bit hard on the team?" Sarutobi questioned. Naruto was the container of the Kyuubi, and was the only Jinchurikki that was in the possession of Konoha. It would not do if he was traumatized. Sarutobi cared for him like his own grandson, but there was a fine line that he had to walk in order to perform his duties as the Hokage and also care for Naruto.
"Naruto is more than capable of handling a few bandits Sarutobi." Tsunade answered shortly.
"So, what exactly is Naruto capable of, Tsunade?"
"Dunoo . . . haven't sparred with him for a while. Why don't you ask him yourself?"
"I think that his Sensei would be more adequate to answer this question Tsunade, and you have been training him, haven't you?"
"Nah . . . the brat trains on his own; I only give him some advice when he asks for it. But I can tell you about Sakiko if you want." Tsunade smirked.
"I'm sure that Sakiko is doing just fine under your tutelage. I'm just glad that she is a part of a family now." Sarutobi said, playing the emotional card now.
"Yes, too bad the council gave Sasuke control over the Uchiha clan at such a young age." Tsunade countered.
Sarutobi winced inwardly. That was a decision that he was regretting to this day. The arrogance of the boy was astounding, and he thought that the boy was delusional. Any demands that he made of the council were lapped up by them.
Things continued in the same manner for a few minutes, and Sarutobi was growing increasingly tired of the half-answers that Tsunade was providing him with.
"Tsunade, I realize that what I did was unforgiveable, but you must realize that I, too, care for Naruto."
"You have a pretty funny way of showing it, Sarutobi"
Sarutobi sighed. Tsunade was as headstrong and stubborn as he remembered. He knew that he wouldn't get any answers out of her today.
"Very well, thank you for your time, Tsunade."
Tsunade simply got up, and walked towards the office doors. Just as she was about to open them she heard a soft and tired voice coming from her Sensei.
"Does he . . . hate me?"
Tsunade pondered if she should answer him honestly or not. A vindictive part of her wanted to tell him that Naruto did hate him, but she quashed down her impulses. She knew Naruto cared deeply for the Hokage, even if he didn't show it anymore, and it would further strain their relationship. Naruto would be unhappy, and that was something that she simply couldn't accept. She cared for him as his mother, and couldn't bear to see him sad.
" . . . No." Saying that Tsunade left , leaving Sarutobi lost in his thoughts, reminiscing about the happier times that he shared with Naruto.
"I'm sorry, Naruto. I'm sorry." Sarutobi whispered to himself.
Miki was a relatively young summon creature. Born just about 20 years ago, she had just finished her apprenticeship in the Summon Clan's form of combat, and couldn't wait to begin her duties. She was surprised however to find out that for her first mission, she had to venture into the Human realm, and her mission was to report any unusual activities at the place that she was supposed to watch over.
She could honestly say that it was the most boring mission that she had ever thought of. The island was uninhabited, and the only thing that kept her company were the animals that were there in the forest. But even then, she couldn't exactly play with them. They would flee, as soon as she would show herself.
Being a dragon has that effect on others after all.
The Dragon Clan was a very unique type of Summons. While they were a very powerful Clan, on par with the Toads, Slugs and Salamander Clan, they had a very unique ability. Each and every Dragon had a human form that they could shift into, and they preferred it over their battle form.
After a week of boredom, she had immediately went to her father to complain, who quite conveniently, happened to be the Elder of the Dragon Summons. She had ranted for about half an hour of how boring her mission was, and how she had nothing to do, and how nothing interesting had happened all week.
Her father had then sat her down, and explained the significance of the mission that was handed to her. She listened with rapt attention as her father told her of the Dragon clan's allegiance to the Uzumaki Clan. She was amazed to hear that the Uzumaki clan had kept their existence a secret from the rest of the world, even though they were on the brink of extinction, the Clan Head had strictly ordered the Dragons not to interfere.
Miki had asked her father why that was, but seeing the pained and sorrowful look on her father's face she had relented. The dragons had, ever since the destruction of Uzushiogakure watched over the lands, bringing the various scrolls and artefacts that had survived the assault on Uzushiogakure with then, for safekeeping.
This had confused Miki. Why watch over the lands if there was nothing to protect? She had asked her father this very question and her father had fixed her with a piercing gaze. She had held her gaze with her father's for a long time, determined to understand their clan's history.
She would never forget her father's next words.
"As the whirling comes to a standstill,
The royal blood awakens,
Blessed with power unknown,
The founder's blade will find its master,
Riddled with strife, he will come . . .
And the world shall be shaped to his whims."
A Prophecy. That was the reason that the Dragon Clan continued their vigilant watch over the Ruins of Uzushiogakure. Waiting . . .
Miki had then realized the significance of the responsibility that had been put over her. She hadn't ever complained since. Bandits came and went, but she still didn't interfere. They were of no consequence.
And today, she finally had something to report. She walked purposefully towards the Elder's house.
"Touda-sama, there is something that you should know."
"Very good. We will proceed with the mission." Yugao said, and Team 11 again started on their way.
Naruto's clone, was walking behind the client, with Yugao at his side. Glancing at Mei and Sakiko, he immediately noticed that they were tense and it was only because he knew then so well that he could discern that they were worried.
He walked over to them, and gently placed his hands over their shoulders, noticing that they jumped up slightly at the contact.
"Don't worry Mei-chan, Sakiko-chan. I'm sure that Boss will make it to Wave in time. Besides, Yugao-chan, who is an excellent Kenjutsu Master, you both are no slouches either. I was really impressed by the way that you took down the Chunins, I'm sure you both are more than capable of handling yourselves on this mission." Naruto said gently. He squeezed their shoulders slightly, offering whatever comfort he could. 'I just hope Yami doesn't start acting up again.'
Both Mei and Sakiko visibly brightened at Naruto's words, and smiling slightly nodded their thanks. Even if Naruto's clone didn't have the soothing, calming presence that Naruto did, they knew that he would never lie to them.
They continued on towards Wave, unaware of the thoughts that were running through the Clone's head.
(Chapter End)
A/N:- So. . . how was it?
Regarding Naruto's mask, it is the same as Ichigo's final hollow mask just there is a color change and the absence of horns. Yami's character will be explained . . . . and the main characters for the Dragon Summons are from a different Anime, I invite you to guess which one . . .
Review your guesses.


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Chapter One.
Cato's POV.
I heard Clove screaming and immediately I know she's in danger!
I peeked and then I saw Thresh holding Clove like a rag doll in one hand and a stone the size of a loaf in another. I hear Thresh shout and then 12 jumps out cause of fright.
"What you do to that little girl? You kill her?" Thresh' voice was loud, fierce and full of anger.
I can see Clove scrambling. I knew she was scared.
"No! No, it wasn't me!" Clove said.
After hearing Clove's answer, he asked "You said her name. I heard you. You kill her?" Thresh looks angrier.
"You cut her up like you were gonna cut this girl here?"
"No! No, I - " Her sentence was cut off cause she saw the size of the rock Thresh was holding.
Then she loses it and screams "Cato! Cato!" she screamed my name. And I immediately stood up as if that was my cue and shouted "Clove!"
I tightened my grip on my sword and ran towards their direction. I slashed Thresh' right arm and his attention quickly shifts from Clove to Me. I was too dumbfounded to say anything, so I stepped backwards, gasping. I know he'll come after me and leave Clove alone, so I continue to go back. Then Thresh quickly drops Clove on the ground and comes towards me.
I see Clove on her knees and coughing. I half-smiled cause there was no real damage done.
She coughed. Then looked at me, still holding her neck. " Cato, " She mumbles. I barely heard her. I just read her lips.
And I quickly shifted my attention back to Thresh. Then I see.. the field! Without thinking, I quickly ran towards it and saw Thresh right behind me. Now we're far for Clove and Fire Girl from 12 and Clove's safe.
" Well. Let's get this over with! " I scream. I'll never forgive him. I know this makes me evil, I know. But NEVER! he almost killed Clove! CLOVE! The one person in my life That I KNOW I CARE ABOUT. Well.. Except for my family.
I know Clove can handle pathetic little fire girl. I stopped running and faced Thresh. "Now, It gets serious" I mumble. " You ALMOST killed Clove! " I tell him. " If you managed to kill her - " The thought made my throat dry, " I would kill you! A sow, painful death that you deserve! " I'm so mad at him! I don't know what I'd do if.. if.. if.. I didn't make it in time.. to.. save her. I'd never forgive myself! NEVER. "Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!" I charge towards Thresh. Now, I'm fucking serious!
Yeah, So I know It's Short. Please Forgive Me. I Would Appreciate it REALLY if you PMed me your Comments or Reviewed My Story ^_^. May the Odds be Ever in your Favor!


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Hey guys(and gals), hope all of my United States associates had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. Kind of feel sorry that the rest of the world cannot experience this holiday but alas I guess there is nothing we can do about it. Went ahead and spent my Thanksgiving Holiday with my family down in Amarillo, Texas. For the most part I enjoyed my time down there. Was able to catch up with everybody and managed to get a decent chunk of gaming in.
Given that I was going to have a fair share of free time on the trip, I decided to use the opportunity to catch up on some of my backlog. Although I have been trying my best to plow through my backlog as of late, I have pretty much been ignoring the slew of titles I have acclimated for the PSP. Putting my DS and iPod Touch aside I decided to give Ys Seven a whirl.
Despite being an advent fan of Japanese Role-Playing Games, I have really never tried out the Ys series before. Taking into consideration that I really only got into gaming during the Playstation-N64 era I guess this is not to surprising as there has only been one other numbered Ys title released since the SNES days. Despite a horribly generic story I was pleasantly surprised by the game.
While the combat can be a bit button mashy it throws in a rock-paper-scissors combat into play to spice things up a bit. Instead of letting you get cozy with a single character, the game forces you to switch around a bit by making certain classes weaker against particular enemies. In addition the synthesis system in the game is really fleshed out. It actually gives you a reason to grind it out a bit in the wilderness, which is a problem I have with a lot of JRPGs...
As I said above though the story can get terribly bland and generic. The story focuses on the main protagonist of the Ys series Adol the Red and his adventuring companion Dogi as they cross the country of Afroca in search of the five sacred dragons. While the basic plot-line isn't too bad, the dialogue and characters are a different story. Even though I have sucken 6+ hours into the game, I really do not feel anything towards any of the characters at all. While Ys Seven is certainly fun especially for only $20, I would recommend some other series like Star Ocean for those wanting a good JRPG as story is not the front and center of this game (at least for me).
As I was leaving Amarillo this morning for back home I stopped by Gamestop and picked up Sonic Generation and Rayman Origins. Did my research before hand and saw that both games were marked down $20 and decided to jump on the deal. Although I have yet to touch Rayman Origins (though from what I've played of the demo it seems pretty fun) I did manage to spend a couple of hours with Sonic Generation today.
Now my history with Sonic is probably a bit different from others. Since I never owned a Sega console, I never really got to play the classic Sonic games until a couple of years ago. Instead I found myself pouring a lot of time into Sonic Adventure 2 Battle for the Gamecube. Now while 3D Sonic games do tend to get a bad rap, especially in our circle, I personally enjoyed the hell out of that game. Have even gone back and played it in recent memory and find it still holds. Where as I find the classic Sonic's games to be a bit dull in a sense.
With that in mind when I first picked up Sonic Generations I was not exactly digging it. In addition to the horrible voice acting (seriously feel like Sonic Adventure 2 had better voice acting...) and pathetic story I had some gameplay issues as well. For one I felt like the camera presented in the classic Sonic levels was way to close for confort and I felt like it interfered with my pleasure of those levels. Secondly I felt the challenges attached to each stage were more than a little tacked on. While I way enjoying the 3D levels just fine I was afraid that my hesitation over the classic Sonic levels would ruin the game for me. Took a break from the game for a bit and revisited it later on this evening and was feeling a bit better about the game. Still a bit iffy about the challenges attached to each level but I am a bit less worried about the rest of the game now that I've blasted through the second set of levels. Though Sega totally ruined the Escape from the City song for Sonic Adventure 2...
This is daxter23jak and I'm out-


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FIRSTHAND: When the new tourism chief unravelled Rwanda's tourism potential (PHOTOS)
Belise Kariza, the Chief Tourism Officer (CTO) at Rwanda Development Board (RDB), spent last week visiting various potential tourism destinations, across the country, a tour she dubbed #CTOonTheMove.
Kariza, 31, was appointed the Chief Tourism Officer —by the Cabinet, in September, 2015, replacing Amb. Yamina Karitanyi, who is currently Rwanda's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
The week-long tour which ended on Saturday, was aimed at introducing the new Tourism boss to her staff, but most important, to get herself acquainted with Rwanda's diverse tourism destinations.
"The purpose of the tour was to get to know more and assess Rwanda's diverse attractions, know what to improve and get acquainted with the RDB staff at the different sites," she said.
Kariza covered about 90 per cent of the already established tourism attractions in the North, West and Southern provinces.
From trekking the mountain gorillas, to kayaking in the Lake Kivu (Rubavu), to going down to Karongi through the Congo Nile Trail and Kariza also visited various tourism attractions along the Kivu Belt.
"Karongi in particular is a true holiday destination with its lake scenery and the boat house," Kariza narrated, adding that she mesmerized by Kamiranzovu Waterfall. I ended my tour along the heritage corridor with visits to Kibeho, the Art Museum in the intellectual city of Huye, and various other attractions along the way."
Discoveries from the CTO tour
Other than meeting the 44-year oldest Silverback, Kariza says that she also experienced the uniqueness and diverse experiences scattered all over the continent, right in one Rwanda.
"Based on the 7-day tour, I definitely confirm that Rwanda tourism is a hidden treasure that should be discovered, experienced, shared and protected for all generations to come. Rwanda is often referred to by some as a small Africa and for a good reason. Because, it offers one unique and diverse experiences scattered all over the continent," she said.
From the magnificent mountain gorillas to primates, mysterious flora and fauna, birds to the great relaxing Lake Kivu region; safe to visit and swim, Kariza got the picturesque cultural experiences in Huye.
"What Rwanda has goes beyond what the continent is offering as tourism experiences. I therefore urge civil society, youth and business community to take this opportunity to invest in this industry," she says.
Kariza toured Buhanga Eco-Park in Musanze and discovered the rich history behind it.
"Locals say, it was a right of passage for all the Kings of Rwanda. There is a mystery that surrounds the park from the giant trees, the pathways, the spring 'Nkosi na Bikara' that dries up during the rainy season and fills up during the dry season, and so much more."
Through Cave Tourism in Musanze caves for what she described as a "Quite, surreal experience," she headed for Kimbiri Traditional Coffee tour.
"It was fascinating to experience the traditional coffee making process," said Kariza.
Areas to improve
Sector players say that least is known about the adventurous beauty of Rwanda; however, Kariza said that, RDB is now doing a lot to promote Rwanda as a tourism destination, through attending several tourism fairs around the globe and using social media as a communication platform, among others.
"The joint marketing programmes with Kenya and Uganda under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects, as well as the One Single Visa, are all efforts to promote the three countries as one destination, plus the role of media and establishment of marketing representations in key markets for different market niches, and coming soon the Remarkable Rwanda app," she says.
Kariza acknowledged that, the drive for "exceptional customer care" is still lacking, "but it is something that we are continuously encouraging through trainings and behavioural change campaigns."
She calls on Rwandans to explore the magnificent places that Rwanda has to offer, believing that this will create awareness among locals on the beauty of their country.
Highlight of the CTO tour
Even though Kariza says that every corner she visited had something different to offer, she was humbled by the passion the guides, trackers, porters and park wardens have for their work.
Another wonder moment was discovering how many bird species are endemic in the Albertine Rift.
"More than 140 species of orchids and four of them are endemic and new to science.
"Moreover, how the community is highly involved in the conservation efforts is quite refreshing. And they also contribute to their own economic development. Rwanda is really magnificent," Kariza added.
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Other observations of Scarletina Bolete (Boletus luridiformis var. luridiformis)
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The Miller-Urey experiment was an abject failure...why would it threaten anyone's religious beliefs. It proved absolutely nothing.<quoted text>
Among other things, it proved that some people will ignore the value of scientific research is it dares to threaten their religious beliefs.
Evolution vs. Creation
There are 221446 comments on the Best of New Orleans story from Jan 6, 2011, titled Evolution vs. Creation. In it, Best of New Orleans reports that:High school senior Zack Kopplin is leading the fight to repeal the Louisiana Science Education Act of 2008.
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#93983 Jun 25, 2013
Have Popes Really Claimed to be God?
Quotations (more properly, alleged quotations for the most part, as we'll see later) showing that popes have claimed to be God or equal to God are a staple of anti-Catholic polemics. I recently ran across such a list, and the results of my investigations are below. I suspect the list as I got it is rather old, as its most recent entry dates only to the late 19th Century. The continuing growth of materials available on the Internet has made it possible to shed some light on the facts behind these quotations.
The List
1. Pope Innocent III (1198-1216) wrote:We may according to the fullness of our power, dispose of the law and dispense above the law. Those whom the Pope of Rome doth separate, it is not a man that separates them but God. For the Pope holdeth place on earth, not simply of a man but of the true God.(1 Book of Gregory 9 Decret. c. 3)
2. The Lateran Council addressing Pope Julius II in an oration delivered by Marcellus said:Take care that we lose not that salvation, that life and breath which thou hast given us, for thou art our shepherd, thou art our physician, thou art our governor, thou art our husbandman, thou art finally another God on earth.(Council Edition. Colm. Agrip. 1618)
3. Pope Nicholas said of himself:I am in all and above all, so that God Himself and I, the vicar of God, hath both one consistory, and I am able to do almost all that God can do... wherefore, if those things that I do be said not to be done of man, but of God, what do you make of me but God? Again, if prelates of the Church be called of Constantine for gods, I then being above all prelates, seem by this reason to be above all gods. Wherefore, no marvel, if it be in my power to dispense with all things, yea with the precepts of Christ.(Decret. par. Distinct 96 ch. 7 edit. Lugo 1661)
4. The RC New York catechism states:The Pope takes the place of Jesus Christ on earth... by divine right the Pope has supreme and full power in faith, in morals over each and every pastor and his flock. He is the true vicar, the head of the entire church, the father and teacher of all Christians. He is the infallible ruler, the founder of dogmas, the author of and the judge of councils; the universal ruler of truth, the arbiter of the world, the supreme judge of heaven and earth, the judge of all, being judged by no one, God himself on earth.
5. The title Lord God the Pope- these words appeared in the Canon Law of Rome.To believe that our Lord God the Pope has not the power to decree as he is decreed, is to be deemed heretical.(The Gloss extravagances of Pope John XXII Cum. Inter, tit XIV Ad Callem Sexti Decretalium, Paris, 1685)
Father A. Pereira acknowledged:It is quite certain that Popes have never disapproved or rejected this title Lord God the Pope for the passage in the gloss referred to appears in the edition of the Canon Law published in Rome by Gregory XIII.
6. Pope Nicholas I declared that the appellation of God had been confirmed by Constantine on the Pope, who being God, cannot be judged by man.(Labb IX Dist.: 96 Can 7 Satis Evidentur Decret Gratian Primer Para)
7. Speaking [in] the name of the Pope (a rhetorical device) Cardinal Manning said:I acknowledge no civil superior, I am the subject of no prince, and I claim more than this, I claim to be the supreme judge on earth and director of the consciences of men, I am the last supreme judge of what is right and wrong.(Sermon in the Pro Cathedral, Kensington, Tablet Oct 9, 1864)
#93984 Jun 25, 2013
His Word told me to test peoples works (fruits) to be able to tell WHO they worship.
There are only two choices: God or satan
#93985 Jun 25, 2013
The true Church is the sum of its members...it is not a building.
#93986 Jun 25, 2013
If you believe in such nonsense, I suppose so.
"It is what it is"
Since: Mar 13
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#93987 Jun 25, 2013
There is the link where you said it. You misquoted. End of story.
#93988 Jun 25, 2013
They never claimed to be perfect either, that's why they acknowledge needing a savior.
They also never CLAIMED TO "BE" GOD or claim to "FORGIVE SINS" like the Pope does.
It seems the Pope is considered infallible, meaning he thinks he is sinless, right?
So, the pope claims to be perfect like God.
It also seems that the Bible warns of a 'SYSTEM' coming along like that, where a large population will be 'amazed' by this system, even worship this system, and call this system 'infallible' and take their 'mark'.
Oh, but when the Catholic pope and priests get caught with their pants down, they cover it up with their 'POLITICAL' power.
Remember, they have WORLD WIDE political power, just as the Bible says will happen.
"Pissing people off since 1949"
Since: Apr 08
#93989 Jun 25, 2013
Obviously it threatens yours since you keep whining what an 'abject failure' it was when it was anything but.
#93990 Jun 25, 2013
Isn't that the truth.
"Pissing people off since 1949"
Since: Apr 08
#93991 Jun 25, 2013
OK, you can be Satan.
"Pissing people off since 1949"
Since: Apr 08
#93992 Jun 25, 2013
Better tell that to your peeps. I don't care.
"Pissing people off since 1949"
Since: Apr 08
#93993 Jun 25, 2013
I have neither the time nor the inclination to teach you the basics of the RCC but you are incorrect on just about every count.
I'll research your references as I have time.
#93994 Jun 25, 2013
Actually it takes much more faith to believe such trumped up idea as evolution( which as you stated cannot stand up under any serious scrutiny) than it does believe in God's creation of everything.
#93995 Jun 25, 2013
You think evolution threatens our religious beliefs?
You are so wrong and funny. There is nothing you can do to stop God's Word from spreading, don't you know many have already tried .....and failed, miserably.
#93996 Jun 25, 2013
You don't have to teach me anything.
I've been researching it for years.
"ad victoriam"
Since: Dec 10
arte et marte
#93997 Jun 25, 2013
You're right , that would take the removal of your fingers out your ears, and eyelids off your eyes, as well as stop that nah nah nah nah sound you make.
#93998 Jun 25, 2013
No, it is not, as far from the truth as one can get. One might say it is an outright lie.
#93999 Jun 25, 2013
And yet you've learned nothing.
#94000 Jun 25, 2013
Mike F, Here is another site
Research with an open mind and pair with scripture.
#94001 Jun 25, 2013
You should have seen this clown on TV it was on History channel this past weekend trying his best to refute (using science) the death of every first born in Eqypt when the angel of death came over. This bozo claimed it was due to the grain the people ate. Seems if that be the case (which he never could explain) only affected EVERY first born and no one else.He also tried to explain away the other plagues, yes natural occurances did bring some of them about BUT his argument did not explain away the miraculous use of nature to bring the events about
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