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Contact Information
Ivanovo State University
- Address:
- Ермака ул., 39, г. Иваново, Ивановская обл
Russian Federation
- Phone:
- +7493232-62-10
- Site:
- http://www.ivanovo.ac.ru/
Ivanovo State University Alumni
Mikhail Pavlov
Vancouver, Canada Area
Software Testing | Process and Product Quality Assurance | Quality Management | CMMI | Agile
Information Technology and Services
Quality Assurance, Software Quality..., Software Project..., Test Automation, JIRA, CMMI, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Requirements Analysis, Test Planning, Test Management, Testing, SDLC, Defect Tracking, Business Requirements, Unix, Software Development, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, SQL, Quality Center, User Acceptance Testing, Integration, Test Cases, Web Applications, Waterfall, System Testing, Test Strategy, Bugzilla, Performance Testing, Integration Testing, Selenium, Subversion, Microsoft SQL Server, XML, RUP, Agile Project Management, TFS, Agile Testing, Manual Testing, QTP, Test Execution, Bug Tracking, UML, Black Box Testing, ISTQB, Exploratory Testing, HP Quality Center
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) 1989 – 1992
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Ivanovo State University 1981 – 1986
Luxoft September 2009 – Present
Auriga, Inc. January 2006 – August 2009
Rosbank, Ltd May 2004 – December 2005
luxoft September 2000 – May 2004
Mohammed Alhawamdeh
Toronto, Canada Area
Senior deskside support at Buchanan Technologies
Computer Networking
Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS, Troubleshooting, DHCP, Windows XP, Windows 7, Networking, Operating Systems, Network Security, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, System Deployment, Management, Wireless, Leadership, Team Building, Servers, Network Administration, VMware
triOS Collage 2010 – 2011
Diploma, network specialist
Ivanovo State University 2001 – 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Technical Science (distance Education)
KICI University , Kiev 1989 – 1995
Master of Science (MSc), Computer science
Buchanan Technologies April 2012 – Present
NCR-Canada August 2011 – February 2012
Meshwar- Media /Canada January 2010 – July 2011
Alquds Open university September 2005 – March 2006
Raul Paredes
Toronto, Canada Area
IM Director LatCan at Revlon
Ivanovo State University 1983 – 1988
Master, Mathematics
Revlon April 2013 – Present
Lakeshore Inc January 2003 – April 2013
Protel, Vartec, Telecommunication Company January 1999 – January 2002
Omnisys, Consulting Firm January 1998 – January 1999
Cubacel, Telecommunication Company January 1996 – January 1998
Cubacel 1996 – 1997
Softel, Consulting Firm January 1988 – January 1996
Aleksandra Dettmering
Atlanta, Georgia
Office Manager. Executive and Deal Support at Mensura
Investment Banking
Valuation, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Investment Banking, Middle Office, Equities, Fixed Income, Travel Arrangements, Entrepreneurship, Investor Relations, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Business Development, Corporate Finance, Management, Private Equity, Strategic Planning
Emory University 2012 – 2012
Microsoft Office
Emory University 2006 – 2006
American English Pronunciation
Ivanovo State University 2003 – 2006
Associate's degree
Ivanovo School of Art and Design 2000 – 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Mensura Securities, LLC / Mensura Capital, LLC May 2012 – Present
Arcapita Bank B.S.C.(c) August 2007 – May 2012
Anastasia Tsygankova
Estes Park, Colorado
Program Development
Ivanovo State University 2006 – 2009
English language and ways of translation economy texts
Ivanovo State University 2004 – 2009
Lyceum 22
YMCA of the Rockies May 2015 – Present
YMCA Ivanovo January 2015 – Present
YMCA Ivanovo July 2009 – December 2014
Anna Zakoryukina
Toronto, Canada Area
WORLD WIDE WONDERS Immigration services
Legal Services
Event Management, Corporate Events, Managers Training..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Tourism, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Budgets, Sponsorship, Media Relations, Fundraising, Canadian Immigration Law
Herzing College, Toronto 2012 – 2013
Diploma, Immigration Consultant
International Trade Academy, Moscow (Russia) 2002 – 2003
Diploma, International Marketing
Ivanovo State University 1990 – 1995
Bachelor's degree, Roman German Philology Dep.
World Wide Wonders-Immigration services June 2015 – Present
Law Offices of Ellena Steiner March 2014 – June 2015
JANE KATKOVA & ASSOCIATES 2013 – February 2014
World Wide Wonders January 2010 – December 2012
Tacis Managers Training Program http://web.ibs-b.hu/tacis_mtp_4 2007 – 2007
Greater New York City Area
пенсионер в пенсионер
Legal Services
Ивановский Государственный Университет (ИвГУ) 1972 – 1977
пенсионер February 1998 – Present
увд 1974 – February 1998
Daria Kharitonova-Decuir
Pensacola, Florida Area
Student at Western Governors University
Education Management
Education, Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Sales Management, Time Management, Leadership, Training, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Merchandising, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Communication, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales
Universty of South Alabama 2014 – 2015
Elementary Education and Teaching
Ivanovo State University 2006 – 2010
Bachelor's degree, English Linguistics and Literature
William Carter Company October 2012 – April 2015
Polo By Ralph Lauren October 2012 – April 2013
Ekaterina Kravchenko
Greenbelt, Maryland
HR Manager
Aviation & Aerospace
Superior Graphic Design..., Organizational Project..., Confidential Documents, Creating Presentations..., PowerPoint, Scientific Reports, Administrative Support, Computer Support, Human Resources, Recruiting, Job..., Meeting Scheduling, Compensation..., Benefits..., Management, • Superior Graphic..., Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Policy, Travel Planning
University of Maryland University College 2015 – 2015
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management, 3.9
Montgomery College 2011 – 2013
Paralegal Certificate, Law, Dean's List
Ivanovo State University 2003 – 2008
Master's degree, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, 4.0
Montgomery College 2011
Certificates, Real Estate Program/Childhood Education Program, Dean's List
GVT, LLC February 2014 – May 2015
IDC Corporation July 2013 – February 2014
Center for Child Development "ROSINKA" June 2011 – August 2013
Galina Szakacs
United States
Organizational..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, GMP, Clinical Trials, Sales Effectiveness
Ivanovo State University 1974 – 1979
BS, Biochemistry
Pfizer-Wyeth Pharmaceuticals 2010 – January 2014
Pfizer 2010 – 2014
Pfizer Biotech Andover 1996 – 2010
Gulnisa Nazarova
Bloomington, Indiana Area
Senior Lecturer at Indiana University
Professional Training & Coaching
Teaching, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, International Education, University Teaching, Curriculum Design, Student Development, Student Affairs, Grant Writing, Adult Education, Program Evaluation, Lecturing, Program Development, Qualitative Research
Indiana University Bloomington 2009 – 2009
Certificate, Distance Education: System Planning and Management
Institute of Linguistics, Almaty, Kazakhstan 1989 – 1992
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Uyghur Studies
Ivanovo State University 1982 – 1987
Undergraduate and MA, Russian Language and Literature
Indiana University Bloomington June 2005 – Present
Indiana University Bloomington 2005 – Present
Defense Language Institute 2012 – 2013
Yale University January 2009 – May 2009
Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies 1994 – 2005
Haliuna Haden
San Francisco Bay Area
Independent Translation and Localization Professional
Translation and Localization
Localization, English, Translation, Proofreading, Editing
Ivanovo State University 1979 – 1984
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Criminal Law
Irina Babb
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Independent Real Estate Professional
Real Estate
Short Sales, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, REO, Buyer Representation, Single Family Homes, Townhomes, Foreclosures, Listings, New Home Sales, Relocation, Condos, Investment Properties, Referrals, Property, Move Up Buyers
Ivanovo State University 1980 – 1985
Irina Grigoryan
Staten Island, New York
Education Management
Teaching, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Design, Tutoring
Brooklyn College 2008 – 2010
Bachelor's degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Ivanovo State University 1999 – 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
MBBC afterschool 2011 – 2012
preschool September 2010 – June 2011
Katya Shcherbakova
San Carlos, California
SAL Instructor at San Jose State University
Higher Education
Student Affairs, College Teaching, Distance Learning, University Teaching, Lecturing, Academic Writing, Staff Development, Student Development, Research, Qualitative Research, Russian, Academic Advising, Foreign Languages, Translation, ESL, Language Teaching, Literature, Educational Technology
Iowa State University 2008 – 2010
MA in TESL/Applied Linguistics, Languages for Special Purposes
Ivanovo State University 2002 – 2005
Candidate of Philological Science, Germanic Philology/English Lexicography
Ivanovo State University 1997 – 2002
Bachelor and Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and Translation, English Philology, GPA 5.0
Secondary School 30, Ivanovo, Russia
International Gateways, San Jose State University September 2013 – Present
High Network Technologies, Ltd. May 2012 – December 2013
Ivanovo State Power Engineering University August 2010 – August 2012
Avant Assessment, LLC October 2011 – November 2011
Iowa State University August 2008 – May 2010
Iowa State University August 2009 – December 2009
Iowa State University August 2007 – May 2008
Ivanovo State Power Engineering University March 2006 – August 2007
Ivanovo State University September 2002 – January 2006
Lena Recht
Temecula, California
Owner at California Notary. Mobile Notary & Loan Signing Services. www.canotary.net
Legal Services
Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Loans, Litigation, Real Estate, Business, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Notary Public, Mortgage Lending, Sales, Training, Analysis, Real Estate Transactions, Insurance, Bankruptcy, Payroll, Investment Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Short Sales, Foreclosures, REO, Management
Mt. San Jacinto College 2012
Notary Public, Loan Signing Agent of the State of California
Grossmont College 1991
Office and Business Skills
Leningrad State University, Masters Program 1983
M.A., English Literature and Germanic Languages
Ivanovo State University 1977 – 1982
B.A., English Literature, History of Languages, Technical Translation
California Notary 2012 – Present
Loving Home Care, Inc. 1999 – 2010
TransWorldTrade 1990 – 1994
Plato Carpadarkis, Hotel Consulting. 1988 – 1989
Lyle Farmar
Naples, Florida Area
Service Director at Florida Education Association
Education Management
Teaching, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Non-profits, Union Labor, Contract Negotiation, Advocate, Union Grievances, Membership, Union Organizing..., Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, K-12, Customer Service, Teacher Training, Technology Integration, International Education, Classroom Management, Team Building, Nonprofits, Instructional Design, Research, Curriculum Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Secondary Education, Grant Writing, Lesson Planning, Classroom, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Design, Differentiated..., Higher Education, Program Development, Coaching, Editing, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Community Outreach, Tutoring, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, Social Media, Special Education, Behavior Management, Literacy, E-Learning, Early Childhood..., ESL
Southeast Missouri State University 1985 – 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Studies Teacher Education
Ivanovo State University
Florida Education Association July 2005 – Present
Riverview Gardens Schools August 2002 – May 2005
Francis Howell School District August 1993 – May 2003
Maria Hunter
Forest Lake, Minnesota
English Learner Coordinator, teacher, Advocate at MTS MN Connections Academy
Education Management
Russian, ESL, Teaching, Teaching English as a..., Tutoring, Language Teaching, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Lesson Planning, Higher Education, International Education, Adult Education, Educational Leadership, TESOL, Literacy, Literature, Classroom Management, Secondary Education, Elementary Education, Translation, Differentiated..., E-Learning, K-12, Teaching Reading, Linguistics, Smartboard, Distance Learning, TEFL
Hamline University 2011 – 2012
Esl, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Ивановский Государственный Университет (ИвГУ) 2003 – 2010
Master of Education (MEd), English Language and Literature/Letters
MTS MN Connections Academy October 2013 – 2014
Bookvar Russian Language School 2011 – 2014
Mariya Salapina
Brooklyn, New York
Director of Human Resources at ALife Saver HCS
Hospital & Health Care
Human Resources, HRIS, Payroll, HR Policies, New Hire Orientations, Small Business, Onboarding, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Employee Benefits
Ivanovo State University 2005 – 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
A-Life Saver HCS April 2014 – Present
A- Life-Saver HCS January 2013 – April 2014
Natalia Goodnow
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Higher Education Professional
Higher Education
Translation, Teaching Writing, Teaching English as a..., Higher Education, Teaching, Tutoring
Kent State University 2010 – 2012
Master's degree, English Language and Literature, General
Ivanovo State University 2003 – 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Dress Barn June 2014 – Present
Dress Barn May 2013 – June 2014
Community College of Philadelphia October 2013 – May 2014
Nationalities Service Center 2013 – 2013
Kent State University 2011 – 2012
Kent State University January 2011 – May 2011
JSC Promis July 2008 – June 2010
Nataliya Schetchikova, PhD
Alexandria, Virginia
Associate Professor, English as a Second Language at Northern Virginia Community College
Higher Education
Writing, Editing, Teaching, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Non-profits, Proofreading, Publications, Copy Editing, Program Development, Research, Publishing, Content Development, Academic Publishing, Books, Editorial, APA, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, University Teaching, Higher Education, Journalism, Curriculum Development, Blogging, E-Learning, Community Outreach, Instructional Design, Copywriting, Qualitative Research, Distance Learning, Student Affairs, Tutoring, Teaching English as a..., ESL, Teacher Training, Intercultural..., Staff Development, International Education, Technical Writing, Instructional Technology, Nonprofits
Ivanovo State University 1990 – 1998
PhD, Linguistics and Teaching EFL/ESL
Northern Virginia Community College August 2015 – Present
Northern Virginia Community College August 2012 – August 2015
George Mason University September 2003 – November 2013
ASCD March 2011 – August 2012
American Chiropractic Association December 1998 – March 2011
Ivanovo State University 1995 – 1998
Natalya Medinina
New York, New York
Senior Manager, Accounting at Sojitz Corporation
Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, IFRS, US GAAP, Internal Controls, SOX, Consolidation, Revenue Recognition, Cost Accounting, Business Process, Risk Assessment, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Assurance, Auditing, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley
Ivanovo State University 1997 – 2002
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics
Sojitz Corporation June 2013 – Present
Quintiles February 2011 – June 2013
Quintiles January 2010 – January 2011
KPMG December 2003 – June 2009
Office Solutions January 2003 – November 2003
Oksana Sandler
Stockton, California Area
Event Coordinator at Spring Creek Golf and Country Club
Bilingual - Russian, Customer Service, Outside sales, Event Management, Event Planning, CRM, Outside Sales, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Communication, Sales, Training, Time Management, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Social Networking, Team Building
Ivanovo State University 1998 – 2003
Master of Arts (M.A.), Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Spring Creek Golf and Country Club May 2014 – Present
Galletto Ristorante April 2011 – April 2014
Amway July 2010 – July 2012
Olive Garden Restaurant February 2009 – May 2011
Children's HopeChest December 2002 – May 2005
Olga Evdokimov
Greater Chicago Area
Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research 1996 – 1999
Ph.D., Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Ivanovo State University 1990 – 1996
M.S., Physics
University of Illinois at Chicago 2015 – Present
Purdue University 2002 – 2005
Purdue University 1999 – 2002
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research 1996 – 1999
Paulina De Santis
Salinas, California Area
Senior Faculty Development Support Specialist, Office of the Provost, DLIFLC
Higher Education
Teaching English as a..., Teaching, Research, Public Speaking, Russian, Translation, Program Development, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Spanish, Tutoring, Grants, Editing, Literature, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Event Planning, Intercultural..., Language Teaching, International Relations, Higher Education, International Education, Qualitative Research, History, Linguistics, Leadership
Tulane University 2002 – 2007
Ph.D., Linguistics
University of New Orleans 1994 – 1996
ESL certification, Teaching English
Levinsky Teacher Training College 1991 – 1992
MA, Teaching English
Ivanovo State University 1973 – 1979
MA, Teaching Foreign Languages
DLIFLC March 2014 – Present
Defense Language Institute July 2010 – March 2014
Defense Language Institute September 2006 – July 2010
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans August 1996 – September 2006
Piotr Popov
Kent, Ohio
R&D Engineer at RavenBrick
Physics, Surface Chemistry, Surface Modeling, Thin Films, Surface Analysis, GROMACS, C++, Labview, Solidworks, PHP, MySQL, Nanotechnology, AFM, Molecular Dynamics, Mathematica, Experimentation, R&D, Spectroscopy, Science, Materials Science, LabVIEW
Kent State University 2010 – 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Physics
Ivanovo State University 2006 – 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics
RavenBrick June 2015 – Present
Kent State University September 2011 – June 2015
RavenBrick June 2014 – August 2014
Alphamicron, Inc. June 2013 – August 2013
Roman Ostromogilsky
San Francisco Bay Area
Aviation & Aerospace Professional
Aviation & Aerospace
Ivanovo State University 1963 – 1968
Sikali, Emmanuel
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Adjunct Professor at George Washington University
Statistics, Psychometrics, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Mathematical Statistics, Data Analysis, Teaching, Research Design, Operations Research, Statistical Modeling, SAS, SPSS, Research, Data Collection, Data Mining, Computer Based..., Adult Education, Educational Assessment, Statistical Data..., Program Evaluation, Quantitative Analytics, Science, Educational Research, Education Policy, Survey Research, Report Writing, Time Series Analysis, Technology Needs..., Multivariate Statistics, Survey Design, Experimental Design, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Programming, Analysis, Training, Quantitative Research, Instructional Design, Logistic Regression, Psychology, Proposal Writing, LaTeX, Econometrics, R, Stata, Qualitative Research, Data Management, Statistical Programming, Higher Education, Public Policy
George Mason University 1998 – 2004
Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Operations research and Management Sciences & Information Technology and Engineering
University of Oxford 1999 – 1999
Certificate, Electronic Commerce and Digital Economy
Ivanovo State University 1986 – 1991
Master of Science (M.S.), Mathematics and Physics
University of Yaounde 1984 – 1985
Dropped out, Mathematics & Informatics
George Washington University August 2013 – Present
US Dept of Education June 2005 – Present
George Mason University August 1997 – May 2007
Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc 2002 – 2004
Ideal School of Washington DC 1995 – 1998
Svetlana Salami
Toronto, Canada Area
Senior CMC Regulatory Affairs Specialist at LEO Pharma
Pharmaceutics, Formulation, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, eCTD, Change Control, Sop, Validation, GMP, Regulatory Submissions
Ivanovo State University 1987 – 1992
MA, Romano-Germanic Languages and Literature
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2002 – 2006
Certificate, Pharmaceutical Technology
LEO Pharma April 2013 – Present
Apotex Inc. February 2012 – April 2013
Apotex Inc. July 2009 – February 2012
Apotex Inc., Canada July 2007 – July 2009
Apotex Inc., Canada March 2003 – July 2007
Apotex Inc., Canada January 2001 – March 2003
Rider-BTI Canada September 1999 – January 2001
British American Tobacco, Moscow, Russia February 1997 – July 1999
Hotel & Restaurant Systems, Moscow, Russia September 1994 – February 1997
Shuja Pedagogical State University, Russia October 1992 – September 1994
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Now that Fabulous Fall is upon us, it's time to start decorating and celebrating!
Our Scarecrow Contest is up and running; we have applications available at our Visitors Cottage (or by clicking the link below). Completed scarecrows must be delivered to the Gardens by Wednesday, September 20th at 5pm. Get your family or a team together and create one soon!
Our Scarecrow Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 24th from 12-3 pm. Bring the family, bring your own picnic and enjoy an afternoon in the Gardens! More information can be found by clicking the link below.

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55 reviews | 4.4 out of 5
My 'babies' (dolls) are almost too long for the stroller, but I made do with it, it is just adorable, it is exactly like a baby umbrella stroller. So happy that you had them.
My daughter ordered this stroller and she couldn't be happier. It's cute and holds 2 of her 18" AG dolls which she loves to roll around. It isn't the sturdiest thing, but for the money and compared to what else is out there, it's great!
This is easy set up, easy use, durable for our 2 year granddaugher who takes the stroller all over the house.
It holds the baby dolls quite well. It is well made for the price; puts together fast & easy.
It is holding up very well and is used everyday now.
Good bargain - good stroller
Good for the price. I wouldn't recommend it for any girl older than 4 years old. The handles are very short. My niece put her two little sisters in it and it has held up very well.
quick ship, just remember it is really small, but fine besides that
I wish an age limit would've been mentioned in the description. Considering I got it for my 2 grandaughters ages 7 & 8 and they don't play w/them bc the strollers aren't the right height for them. They would have to be on their knees or bent over so far to the point it's not enjoyable for them. I feel bad 4 them bc that gift was #1 on their list.
This is a very cute stroller. I bought it for my 2 yr old daughter, and she loves it! It is not a heavy stroller, so it's not great for beginning walkers (it will tip over). But it is the perfect size for 2-3 year old kids. We are very happy with this stroller!
We have been through many doll strollers. This one is well made for a "plastic" variety. It has front swivel wheels, sun visor, seat belts, and storage baskets. Our 2yo/5yo are quite happy.
This is an adorable stroller. It fits two baby dolls and seems sturdy and will last a long time. The wheels are plastic and it doesn't look like they are replaceable if they break? There is a phone number for the manufacturer in the paperwork though. My daughter has been using for 2 months now, since her birthday and she really loves it so far.
We gave this stroller to our little girl as a big sister gift when her sister was born. Ali loves playing with dolls and has many of them. This stroller lets her take her 2 favorites with her when we moms go out walking. She has played with this stroller many many times and absolutely LOVES it.
My granddaughter loves pushing her babies down the street and she has strollers to push 1-4 babies. Her double stroller broke and I ordered this one. After one stroll half way down the block, she gave up and left the stroller. I didn't expect much for the money but wouldn't pay half the price for this one. I will be shopping for another double stroller and this one will go to the dumpster.
I bought this toy for my nieces. They absoloutley loves it. They both have an American Girl doll and it was the perfect gift to get them. I got the single bed for my daughter and she loves it.
This stroller is adorable!! My four year old loves it...even pushes it around along with her best friend. Any doll she has fits perfectly in there.
What that being said, the storage baskets on the back are too small. The wheels are made of plastic and I can see them getting broken easily, if they get caught on something. The stroller is short. My four year old is just the right height for this. I think the price is a little ridiculous for how flimsy it is.
She got it yesterday...we'll see how long it lasts!
This is a very cute stoller but would be appropriate only for a young child. The handle height is very low and would be suitable for a 2-4 year old.
Purchases stroller for my 3 yr old. She wanted to use it for her bears she had made. Perfect fit. She loves it and it is easy for her to push.
My child lovers her new doll stroller that fits her twin dolls. It was at a great price and came in plenty of time before Christmas.
This was very cute and my grand daughter loved it!
wa s xmas gift
Came completed right out of the box, My grander (4) loved it.
It's super cute, but the fabric has already torn in one spot. To be fair, my girls were probably being a little rough with it. Not sure if this will hold up over a long period of time, but my girls are enjoying it.


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819 E - 4789 YONGE Street, Toronto, ON, M2N 5M5Listing ID# C3808484
$ 1,800
819 E - 4789 YONGE Street
Toronto, ON M2N 5M5
- Listing ID C3808484
- Building Type: Offices
- Space: 2400 sq ft
- Status: For Lease/Active
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Posted Dec 23 2009 9:01AM
The early contender for coach of the year doesn't know if he'll be coaching next year.
Well, chances are pretty good that Mike Woodson will draw a check from somebody somewhere in 2010 and beyond. It just might not be in Atlanta. As good as the Hawks have been this season, showing tremendous growth and scoring some fairly impressive KO victories, Woodson is working without a safety net. Although he owns the longest coaching tenure with one team in the Eastern Conference at six years, this is the last year of his deal and nothing's on the table. Hawks general manager Rick Sund is taking a wait-and-see approach before deciding if Woodson is worth an extension.
Neither is willing to discus Woodson's status, at least not publicly. You ask Woodson, you get "I'd rather not talk about my situation," but clearly, not only does Woodson want to stay in Atlanta, he thinks he has deserved the right to stay.
One of his pals in the coaching biz said: "What else does he have to prove?"
It does seem like a strange situation for Woodson, who heads our list of best coaching performances so far in 2009-10. Usually, teams avoid any situation where a coach is perceived to be a lame duck, although in Woodson's case, that's a big stretch. His job is hardly in jeopardy. And if nothing else, he's setting himself for a big financial score this summer. As coaching free agents go, he could be the LeBron James of the market, especially if the Hawks reach the NBA Finals, which isn't a silly notion.
It's been a long, strange trip for Woodson ever since he left the Larry Brown nest and joined the Hawks. He won 13 games his first season, then 26, then 30. By season four, the Hawks GM at the time, Billy Knight, wanted to fire Woodson. Knight ended up getting fired himself by the new ownership group. Sund took over and gave Woodson a two-year deal, not a full vote of confidence, but not a dismissal, either.
Well, since then, Woodson won 47 games and then a round in the playoffs with an injured team. The young Hawks have obviously grown and matured on his watch. And they're among the top 5 or 6 teams in basketball, with impressive wins against the Celtics, Jazz, Mavericks and Blazers. Woodson must be doing something right.
What's the reason to delay an extension? Well, there's the Dick Jauron lesson. The Buffalo Bills were so smitten by his 5-1 start last season they gave him a 3-year extension on the spot. Then the Bills finished out 2-8. Because of the contract, they were stuck with a coach they eventually fired this season when the losing continued. Maybe some teams can simply write off the financial headaches of letting coaches go with years and millions of dollars left on their contract, but not the Hawks.
Besides, the Hawks aren't under any pressure to act right this minute. Conducting negotiations with a coach during the season could turn into a distraction. Evidently the Hawks want to see what Woodson's team does in the spring before they make a long-term commitment. And suppose Woodson takes another job, you ask? Well, there'd be no shortage of coaches willing to take over a good, young Atlanta team. So the Hawks own the leverage here.
Right now anyway, Woodson and the Hawks are good for one another and most likely they'll realize it next summer when his contract is up. A coach of the year award would only strengthen the relationship and seal the deal.
Woodson's hardly the only coach in the running for that honor, however.
Alvin Gentry, Suns
The Terry Porter experiment was a disaster and the Suns could've saved themselves the headache had they simply elevated Gentry instead. Better late than never, though, and the Suns are one of the bigger surprises this season under Gentry, a former top assistant to Mike D'Anton and like Woodson, also from the Larry Brown coaching tree. He has an obviously good relationship with Steve Nash, or else Gentry wouldn't be the coach. He found a way to squeeze something out of Channing Frye and the Suns' defense, while hardly the best, is averaging two fewer points a game than last year.
Rick Adelman, Rockets
No Yao Ming, and essentially no T-Mac, but no problem so far for the Rockets, who are tough to beat yet playing without a big-time star. That's not such a surprise, considering the guy on the bench. What coaches, other than Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich, have been more consistent this decade than Adelman? He knows how to handle stars and 12th men as well as anybody. He connected with Ron Artest; that's all you need to know. Strange but true: Sam Mitchell and Avery Johnson have more coach of the year awards than Adelman.
Scott Brooks, Thunder
Among the up-and-comers, Brooks is someone to watch. One of the hardest things for a coach is getting a young team to play defense. That's what's happening in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder allow less than 96 points and 45 percent shooting a game, among the best in basketball. Along with Kevin Durant, defense is keeping them competitive and the fans interested.
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ODRB March Meetings
March 2, 2015 by Anne Kepner
Oysterville Design Review Board
The Oysterville Design Review Board regular meeting of March 20, 2015 has been cancelled.
A workshop meeting for the Committee reviewing the Oysterville Ordinance (Ordinance 162, Section 20) will be held at the Oysterville Schoolhouse.
March 18, 2015 at 2:30 PM
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Zeppelin reminds me of a 50's diner. Not bad looking, but a but out of place.
I agree that they've tried to make it Zeppelin-y without being cheesy though, which is a good thing.
Zeppelin reminds me of a 50's diner. Not bad looking, but a but out of place.
I agree that they've tried to make it Zeppelin-y without being cheesy though, which is a good thing.
- appreciating fine affordable watches since 2011
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I didn't see anyone mention the Nomos logo, but I love the font and elongated 'M'... classic.
Maybe it's because i'm a dog lover and have 2 of them.. and 'lew and huey' sounds like two dogs. But I love that dog wagging it's tail, and even the beginning of the second hand on the Riccardo resembles that dog wagging it's tail..
I'm all about fun... but it has to be just right.
It was threads like this one that drew me into this forum. As a student of humans, I find it fascinating that here in this forum dedicated to our shared love of watches, we frequently see thread topics about what we DON'T like about them.
Slanted dates, contrasting date windows, crown shoulders, shrouded lugs, logos, dial text, sub dials, etc etc etc. It's amazing anyone here buys any watches considering how many things we find to dislike about them.
Not meant to be snarky. I really do think it's interesting. I chalk a lot of it up to common personality traits in watch collectors. Many of us tend to focus on the trees and not always see the forest. Very detail-oriented lot, these watch nerds.
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This used to be my signature, but now it's just this generic drawing of a watch.
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I'm not on social media 24/7. Its not a good way to reach me for support, or for me to deliver it. In order to best serve my customers, and manage my time effectively, I have turned private messaging off. The best way to reach me is using the support page of my website. Thanks for understanding.
Δός μοι πᾶ στῶ καὶ τὰν γᾶν κινάσω.
Give me where to stand and I will move the earth
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All that said... My least favorite logo:
It could just be the mental association, but I truly believe that they have the most hideous marketing designs anyone could imagine. It's like...i don't know...swedish pop culture diarrhea or something. at least that what it makes me feel, even if it makes no sense.
My favorite logo by far:
...the old square Shanghai logo. I've still never owned a shanghai watch, but I dream about them.
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W.W. "Jerry" Epperson, Jr. is a founder and managing director of Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd., an investment banking and research firm. Jerry is the head of their research efforts and has in excess of thirty years of experience in the publication of hard/soft dollar research which focuses on demographics, consumer products, furnishings (residential and contract) and related issues. More specifically, Jerry's research in the furnishings industry is recognized on a world-wide basis for its in-depth coverage of suppliers, manufacturers and retailers.
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Political conventions, presidential PACs and targeting a new audience
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I like me. I am the world's best expert on me, and even with everything I know I have done wrong, I still think I am okay. More
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Everso - Single by Everso
Brazilian based noisy post-gazing duo 'Everso' have unleashed a stunning new single entitled 'Silence/Disarm' b/w 'Rebirth'. The band are made up of Daniel Ikuma - guitars/bass/vocals & Rock Silveira - drums/backing vocals with Daniel Watanabe from 'Alma Mater Band' contributing some song arrangements on this release. 'Everso' have a sound that is inherently shoegaze orientated with subtle underlying layers of alt-rock and swirling post-rock bubbling under the surface. This latest single is available to buy/download right now from eversoband.bandcamp.com
'Silence/Disarm' streams into the ether on hazy waves of reverberation. A fuzzy wall of guitars ride a tempestuous percussive swagger as throbbing bass frequencies hum and fizz enveloping that sublime vocalisation whilst 'Rebirth' sits firmly in the atmospheric post-rock stable with ambient like guitars swirling around fragile vocals, driving bass lines, whooshing cymbal crashes and massive swathes of percussive noise.
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Geysir by Tús Nua
Post-gazers 'Tús Nua' formed in 2014 & are currently based in Zagreb. They self-released their debut EP entitled 'Existence' in April 2015 and are currently recording their first full length LP 'Horizons' which will be released on September 16th 2017. Their sound is an interesting mix of shoegaze, alt-rock and post-rock with layers of synth, entrancing vocalisations and impressive production. They have just released a brand new single entitled 'Geysir', the second to be lifted lifted off the aforementioned new album! The band are made up of Jordi Ilić, Jelena Božić and Matea Milevoj with Sara Ercegović (ŽEN) guesting on drums for this single. 'Geysir' is available to buy/download right now from: www.tus-nua.bandcamp.com
'Geysir' opens up in a haze of jangling guitars, subtle synth swells and noisy atmospherics. Steady percussion keeps a firm bedrock underfoot as throbbing bass frequencies bubble and skip through entrancing verse progressions, deftly enveloping those impressive vocal skills. It soars through it's chorus parts with relative ease, swirling and tumbling through layers of reverberating instrumentation and magical lead lines effortlessly. Definitely recommended and ones to watch going forward.
ARTIST: Artificial Waves
RELEASE: Heavy. Deep. Sad. Ironic.
RELEASE DATE: 18th May 2017
RECORD COMPANY: Fluttery Records
If you like everything icy, chilled, nice, polished and reflective in its purity, look no further than the post-rock/ambient textures of Artificial Waves. Their latest album, tongue-in-cheekily entitled 'Heavy. Deep. Sad. Ironic.', captures the mood and atmosphere of a period in the late nineties when post-rock seemed less interested in pushing the outer boundaries of contemporary music but more focused on dwelling upon a kind of conceptual structure acute to post-shoegaze; longer songs with downtrodden elements but larger and louder sections to bounce back to. But while 'Heavy. Deep. Sad. Ironic.' is definitely clean and polished, these facts only help in its intentions and presentations. For every guitar-based riff-centred track there appears the subtle sounds of violins and keyboards, synths and ambient soundscapes. It's true; it is difficult to find a song on this album that doesn't have layered sound behind it; whether this be another instrument or just the tone and FX on the guitar. An interesting and engaging listen for fans of post-rock, and those seeking something a little more sonically interesting than your generic instrumental rock release. The album was officially released back on the 18th May 2017 via Fluttery Records and is available to buy/download right now on various formats from artificial-waves.bandcamp.com
Heavy. Deep. Sad. Ironic. by Artificial Waves
'From Blur to Sharp' opens the album as a kind of intro; big, loud drums play over the top of ambience and a small keyboard sound; eventually the entire band appear and the song unfolds in a heavy, riff-orientated way. Was it a clever idea to include this song? Well, I'll let you be the judge, but there seems to be something of a lesser-than quality on this opening track in comparison to other tracks. I found myself wondering whether the rest of the album was going to be the same atmospheric guitar-orientated 'rock' sound. And although it's a simple intro song, it does little to capture the true essence of the album when one has listened to the other tracks. The almost seven minute 'Blended Spirits' follows with what borders on an alt-metal sound; chugging guitars, breakdowns and loud guitar backed music. As the song goes on it becomes more and more engaging, with the high point been around the middle section where a downtrodden guitar plays a shoegaze-like riff, accompanied by a beautiful melody and the thick bass/drum sound. One of the best tracks on the album 'Living in A Recycled Space' plays with dynamics and a more math inspired sound. The inclusion of samples and electronics alongside the heavy drums/bass/guitar passages on the song do wonders for the atmospheric/conceptual quality of the song. A programmed drum beat and piano carries the song beautifully also.
'Rising Soul', which served as a single for the album, provides a beautiful swathes of melodic post-rock; the entire band come together to produce a less dynamically alternative song but a much more linear sounding piece of ambience. Similarly, 'Hush and Embrace' is as equally as impressive, but much quieter. The song relies more on the quiet ambient passages and guitar laced soundscapes than any large pounding drums could muster. 'Bored Shadows' seems to be a mixture of the previous two tracks with its gentle start but seemingly heavy second half. The inclusion of what sounds to be either sampled or programmed drums also make things seem even more wavy and architecturally post-rock. The subtle influence of shoegaze also continually sneaks in on all three tracks to a point of interest and engagement. The airy and most atmospheric song on the second half of the album is the brilliant 'Inspiring Insomnia' which at the two minute mark features a chugging breakdown with subtle yet stylistically intricate keyboard sounds. A special acknowledgement goes to the drumming on this track; involved enough to be noticed but not arrogantly over the top as to alter the limelight from the other instruments. In the second half of the song, things return to the alt-metal style explored on the start of the track. A small interlude, entitled 'Inception', leads the way into 'Feeling the Endless Flow' which is the albums lengthiest song. In terms of other tracks on the album, it lacks their magic, charm and continuity; it's perhaps the most linear in terms of genre and its one of the loudest songs on the release. That's not too say it doesn't have it's strengths; the guitar playing is strong and impressive, as is the unified sound between the players and their instruments.
As far as instrumental albums (of any genre) go, there is one real question that impinges on the critical reaction and reception, as well as interest shown by audience, of the release. This question is whether, without vocals or lyrics, the band or artist can keep it interesting enough to hold attention for the whole release. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule: think of those classic albums released throughout the 60's and 70's that are three tracks long (all of which go for 25 minutes) featuring lengthy guitar wanking and keyboard solos on and on. Or perhaps music generally classified as sound art, which generally may go on for hours without anything resembling a major chord progression. I am a fan of both these exceptions, but with these exceptions application to the question at hand, both classic albums and sound art/experimental pieces have one thing on their side: contextualisation. 'Heavy. Deep. Sad. Ironic.' has the task of maintaining interest on its own; without information or contextualisation to back it up in its decisions. This boils down to the question; does the album keep interest up for its entire duration; the short answer is not particularly, but the full answer is different altogether. The album, for the most part, remains interesting purely through its song writing; the softer and more ambient tracks stand out in this sense. As for the production and mixing; it is stellar… crisp, clean and sparkling in its recording and presentation. In regards to the aforementioned question; there are guitar-centric passages of songs that become over long and tiresome at times. The first half of the album more so than the second half features too many over long passages of 'basic' alt-rock. Although these sections of music are minor, and overall there is something wholly satisfying about the album; a kind of conceptual element that ties it all together, mainly through production, song writing and sound.
Cam Phillips is a writer and above all, a music lover, who seeks to gain experience through writing and listening. He is also an avid film viewer and art and literature junkie who enjoys creative writing. His most recent published work was featured on Baeble Music and Culture (USA), Sounds and Colours Magazine (Latin America, London), Easterndaze (Latvia) and the Australian based heavy music blog, I Probably Hate Your Band.
ARTIST: Township
RELEASE: Impact Bliss
RELEASE DATE: 28th April 2017
RECORD COMPANY: Prairie State Records
'Impact Bliss' is a lengthy album by Wisconsin based shoegaze outfit Township; it's an original and downtrodden piece of shoegaze with one defining feature to its arsenal: it's deliciously refreshing. But how is it refreshing? It's refreshing because it fully showcases the beauty and power of heavy and thick, drowned out shoegaze without cranking any reverb pedals up to 1 million. The songs all dance around quietly, touched upon perhaps most obviously by genres like slowcore and the darker side of alternative rock. In fact, on some of the songs, Township are more of a slowcore band than they are shoegaze or anything else. The songs are haunting, dark sketches of truly emotive music; structurally thin but ridiculously rich at the same time. Altogether, it is the purity and directness of the song writing that makes the band and their stylistic choices stand out so strongly against a crowd of blindfolded kids who think the greatest way to go about things is to possum stomp a reverb pedal and hide behind a Spector-style wall of sound. The album was released back on the 28th April 2017 through Chicago based independent record label Prairie State Records and it is available to buy/download right now on various formats via prairiestaterecords.bandcamp.com
Impact Bliss by Township
'Turquoise Kiss' opens the release, heavy and downtrodden with the subtle squeal of a very well written guitar riff. Following from this is the albums most signature element; slow and quiet dynamics; presenting an eerie layer of vocals. The songs chorus sounds positively alternative rock based, punctuated by a return to the opening guitar riff and the slower turn of the bands sound. 'Yes & Yes' opens with the same slowcore-elements briefly touched upon on 'Turquoise Kiss'. This time however, most of the song centres around slow, plucking guitar rhythms and a meditatively dark vocal performance; perhaps summarizing the atmosphere that feels laced around the sound of the song. For most of its duration, the song remains slow and quiet; restraining itself against the desire to launch fully into a drowned out-feedback landscape. For this reason, there is a great sense of patience-centred admiration for 'Yes & Yes' and for Township themselves, for withholding and resisting the easy, simple and generic song writing strategies so many other bands love to love. 'Be If Me' stands out less than the former tracks, but its much more post-rock orientated sound highlights some elements of the bands song writing that remained unexplored on the opening tracks. The heavier and rock-ier chorus drowns out some of the emotional rawness of the previous tracks also. This is not to say it doesn't deserve a place on the record as at least an interesting listen.
'Catch a Wish' offers one of the most stripped back portraits of the band on the entire release; most of the track centres around the hushed, claustrophobic vocals and the slow, noisy rumble of a background guitar. This combination of the tense and close, and the wild and far away proves to be beautifully poignant in terms of the impact of the song, while also distancing and adding conceptual context to the opposing heavy-guitar driven elements at the start of the release. 'Impact' is another slow and wavy piece of guitar based slowcore music, although the introduction of what sounds like a string section in the songs backing and small percussive xylophone opens a beautiful passage to the dreampop style riff that follows. Contemplative and somewhat meditative in its glowing, 'Impact' marks a full circle of sorts for the world of Impact Bliss; its full circle of skin shedding, and then re-applying, tastes all the more sweet as the brilliant song writing aesthetics do what they do (and do so neatly) on 'Impact'. The weightier, weaving sound of 'The Tunnel At The End of The Light' follows; showcasing a tad more epic length than the other tracks on the album… Dabbling over the seven minute mark with smashing and pounding drums. Things turn somewhat prog-rock as the song twists and turns; built most predominantly around the bash of the cymbals of rolling of the drums. Things culminate into a shoegaze-heavy passage following the chorus; guitars an vocals bounce off into a kind of softness between the sounds.
'Impact Bliss' may not be one distinctive kind of music (it's not a shoegaze album, just how its not a dream pop album, just as much as its not slowcore album), but this may be one of its most defining features. In a similar way, tracks and songs are not completely forgein from one another; a weaving conceptual form ties the songs together quite nicely across the board. It is hard to throw direct criticisms at Impact Bliss, why is that? You ask? Because it is so tightly and successfully wound and bound together from song to song that it does not leave much room for criticism. Almost every track is an interesting and engaging listening experience; supported by solid, thoughtful and refreshing song writing. The only fault one could place upon the entire release is the tone and presentation of the vocals, which sometimes sound borderline whingy across the album. But for most that won't be a thought at all, rather, they'll be concentrating on a thorough and strong album by a band whose distinctive charm is not one constructed of lazy clichés, but of effort, patience and relief; proposed, presented and played out through production, mixing and sound.
ARTIST: Alter
RELEASE: Pendulum
RECORD COMPANY: Grimoire Records
From Baltimore in the USA comes the deep humming roar of Alter, whose core sound consists of the delicate layering of everything cold and aesthetically pleasing: alt-rock, post-rock, ambient music, shoegaze and even some sort of wild and loud dream pop thrown in there for good measure. Pendulum consists of six dense and spacious tracks laced with reverberating echo and drowned out vocals; offering the sound of envelopment to listeners in the form of some kind of snow drenched village off in the middle of nowhere. For some it will be a sluggish slog through the at times thick and murky waters of alternatively loud guitar music that Alter push forth from their instruments; for others the flood of noise and the hushed echoes of the vocals will provide some kind of beauty through the snowstorm of sound; for your sakes I hope it's the latter. 'Pendulum' was released via the Baltimore based independent record label 'Grimoire Records' back on the 28th April 2017 and it is available to buy/download right now from grimoirerecords.bandcamp.com
Pendulum by Alter
'Pendulum' opens with 'False Mirror' a brilliantly heavy track with subtle hints of post-punk in there for good measure. The beginning of the song makes one immediately think of the quiet, slight post-rock music that they're about to hear; that is until the churning, loud guitars and cymbal heavy drums arrive into the mix. From there the most intriguing element of the song comes in; the vocals… sporting the aforementioned touch of post-punk. The vocals remain deeply layered under the walls of noise, but unlike the much rehashed shoegaze production technique that many of us are already familiar with, Alter's vocals sit in a higher register; offering up an almost contrast to the music and the sound on the song. 'False Mirror' pans out into a cymbal lead breakdown before turning full circle back within itself. 'Momentary' offers up a similar slow beat that concluded 'False Mirror' except with a more obvious touch of post-rock evident in both the song writing and the mixing. The dynamics alter awkwardly throughout 'Momentary', especially the galloping drums on the second half of the track, but it seems to be the most 'by the book' that the band play it; although it still holds the same beauty as the other tracks around it.
Following on, the band turn in one of the EP's best and most moving songs; its title track. The slow, drum and guitar combination roll slowly in the background of a fantastically harmonious vocal performances; even when the song moves back into borderline noise-gaze anthemic guitar, the catchy and dark alt-rock stlye chord progression stays along; forming the song into a complete package of heavy and emotive beauty. Special love and interest should be given to the songs second half, after the slight silent break, where the bands and instrumentation becomes even more extensive than before. 'Inner Eclipse', while at the start sounding like the heaviest the band will go, turns out actually to be a brilliantly weird, almost math rock based charge of cymbals and thick reverbed guitars. Bouncing back and forth between walls of sound lead by the bass and guitar, and the more groove orientated riffs that lead into the songs heavier sections, the vocals hold everything together again… Except this time they are much clearer. All these elements mix together to create a fantastic blend of post-rock/shoegaze amplification.
'The Storm' is also a definite EP highlight; its downtrodden and icy sound connects the sounds and styles of the title track with the previous and more formless 'Inner Eclipse' to create a piece more melodic and drawn out. Of all the heavy, weighty tracks on the EP, 'Lost Instinct' offers up the substantial size of feedback laden reverb and soundscapes for the listener to hear. It begins with borderline droning guitars and drums, backed up by the soundscaped noises of guitar feedback and, eventually, the wavering and floating vocals that have played such a pivotal role on other tracks throughout the EP. The wild, open feedback ridden landscapes of Pendulum make it difficult to say whether everybody would be a fan. But for those who appreciate the kind of melodic heaviness that can only really fit comfortably with post-rock and ambient texturings; then the EP is for you. Alter shine greatly when they display their strengths wisely; those being their attitude toward filling up the entire canvas with noise, the dynamics of sound in context with the instrumentation, the smart mixing and production, and perhaps most importantly; the vocals. Thankfully for almost the entire EP, the band do in fact display their strengths wisely offering a sonic piece of noise meditation, created through production, performance and sound.
Cam Phillips is a writer and above all, a music lover, who seeks to gain experience through writing and listening. He is also an avid film viewer and art and literature junkie who enjoys creative writing. His most recent published work was featured on Baeble Music and Culture (USA), Sounds and Colours Magazine (Latin America, London), Easterndaze (Latvia) and the Australian based heavy music blog I Probably Hate Your Band.
ARTIST: Bolywool
RELEASE: From Void ToMatter Volume 1
RELEASE DATE: 26th May 2017
RECORD COMPANY: VÅRØ Records
Back in March 2016 whilst writing for 'The Sound Of Confusion' I was tasked with reviewing a fantastic fourteen track album entitled 'Hymnals & Bombs' by Swedish based (Borgholm/Gothenburg) cousins Calle Thoor and Oskar Erlandsson AKA Bolywool. Having never heard of the band before I instantly fell face first into their shimmering & experimental sonic landscapes and I was literally blown away by their musical interpretations on life and the way in which they told melancholic stories through the medium of sound. Now the duo have released the first of a planned trilogy of EP's entitled 'From Void To Matter Volume 1'. This stunning two track EP was released back on the 26th of May 2017 via VÅRØ Records and it is available to buy/download right now via varorecords.bandcamp.com
From Void To Matter Volume 1 by Bolywool
Pounding, rhythmically charged percussion announces the opening salvos of 'Hafmeyjan' and with its arrival it pulls droning synth swells and the constant twang of guitar with it to collectively conjure up mesmerising incantational atmospherics. Beautifully intense passages of serine vocalisations swirl into the ether riding the turbulent instrumental wave before rippling skywards on undulating pulses of reverb and delay. 'Hafmeyjan' stirs the imagination and instills heavy swathes of melancholic abandonment as it meanders through layers of brilliantly executed production used effortlessly to whisper tales of salt lashed islands and far flung windswept beaches. This is a stunning opening track and it reminded me of just how good Bolywool are at telling stories through the medium of sound.
Up next the duo unleash 'Meø Lögum Skal Land Byggja' and it opens up tumbling erratically into a shimmering ball of sequenced electronics, swirling samples and the constant accompaniment of a synth heavy drone. Lazy, but brilliantly produced drum patterns rattle and shake, underscored at times by throbbing bass frequencies and tantalising good instrumental atmospherics that glide and shimmer on wave after wave of stunning reverberation. It's synth lines glisten as they rise and fall giving off the impression of waves crashing on a storm ravaged beach-head and the constant rolling of different sonic frequencies add swathes of light and shade, reminiscent at times to the sun breaking through dark storm clouds. A magnificent ending to what is the opening volume of Bolywool's planned trilogy of EP's.
Del Chaney has spent the last four years dedicating his time to uncovering the best artists in the unsigned or small independent label based shoegaze, ethereal dream pop, post punk, post rock & modern psych rock from all over the globe & reviewing them for this blog - The Primal Music Blog. He is also a contributing writer for The Sound Of Confusion (Now On Hiatus). His other arm - Primal Radio - has gained considerable respect from bands and promoters alike since its conception in 2013 & has helped him in actively promoting a genre of music that he is passionate about. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, he is a keen Vinyl Collector, Tattoo Fan & all round good guy! He is a self confessed music freak & is never far away from a studio console or a turntable.
Edinburgh based noise manipulators 'Wozniak' have unleashed yet another super sonic cut entitled 'Shader' lifted off their forthcoming & highly anticipated debut album 'Courage Reels', penned in for release on the 21st April 2017 both digitally and on a limited edition CD via Morningside Young Team Records. The band are made up Simon Cuthbert-Kerr - guitar, Sarah Cuthbert-Kerr - guitar/vocals, John Sinclair - drums & James Urquhart - bass and their collective sound swirls deftly in a heavy sonic stew filled with hazy shoegaze, atmospheric post-rock and fuzzed out noise rock.
'Shader' is an angry sonic behemoth that tumbles menacingly in a dark and fuzzy universe filled with repetitious frequencies and layered reverberations that swirl and undulate precariously on top of a trembling bass line and another impressive percussive assault. Highly addictive, the instrumentally brilliant 'Shader' spins through its verse progressions with intense atmospheric rage before using its powerful chorus parts to soar into the ether on utterly sublime shoegaze inspired highs. Thoroughly enjoyable, this track is a stunning prelude to the forthcoming full length release.
Danish based atmospheric post-gazing four piece 'FugleFlugten' have unleashed a brand new single and it's accompanying video entitled 'En Anden Side Af Ting' lifted off their forthcoming sophomore EP penned in for release over the coming months. Their sound swirls within a heady mix of reverb induced post-punk, shimmering synth swells and subtle hints of hazily layered shoegaze. Singing in their native tongue, 'Fugleflugten' are made up of Rasmus Yde, Frederik Henriksen, Mathias Rosenkilde & Laurits Pilegaard and if you like what you hear you can head over to soundcloud.com/fugleflugten to keep up to date with everything Fugleflugten related.
Edinburgh based noise merchants 'Wozniak' have announced an immense new single entitled 'Perihelion' lifted off their forthcoming & highly anticipated debut album penned in for release on the 21st April 2017 via Morningside Young Team Records. The band are made up Simon Cuthbert-Kerr - guitar, Sarah Cuthbert-Kerr - guitar/vocals, John Sinclair - drums & James Urquhart - bass and their collective sound swirls deftly in a heavy sonic stew filled with hazy shoegaze, atmospheric post-rock and fuzzed out noise rock. 'Perihelion' gets its full official release on the 3rd March 2017. A limited edition CD includes extra exclusive tracks 'Ground Echo' and 'Portents' and you can pre-order it right now via wozniak.bandcamp.com
'Perihelion' squeals into earshot on a repetitious instrumental drone as jangling guitar progressions spin in close orbit peppering the senses with waves of pulsing reverberation. Ethereal vocalisations hang precariously on the edge of a tightly coiled metronomic beat as the constant hum of bass frequencies hover and cajole the entire piece, looping and arcing menacingly into a turbulent tidal wave of shimmering noise. 'Perihelion' is darkly atmospheric, filled with raging torrents of latent noise and intense production. This is a stunning return to form from a band who can do no wrong! We can't wait for the full album.
Torino based alt-rock trio 'Someday' have released a brand new video to accompany the latest track entitled 'Last Lesson' to be lifted from their debut ten track full length 'This Doesn't Exist'. The album is penned in for release digitally today (February 10th 2017) via 'Seahorse Recordings' followed by CD distribution in late February via Audioglobe. The band are made up of Daniele Bianco, Michele Fierro & Fabio Digitali, with a sound that skips nonchalantly through impressive passages of alternative rock peppered at times with melodiously dark guitar progressions, atmospheric post-rock reverberations and interesting vocalisations. The full album is available to buy/download right now from: someday.bandcamp.com


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Trojans' receivers Marqise Lee and Nelson Agholor will go to town. \n\n\n 52 \n 42 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Buffalo (8-4) vs. San Diego State (7-5) Advanced metrics don't like San Diego State, which is ranked 94th in Football Outsiders' F/+ efficiency ratings -- lower than even 3-9 Connecticut -- despite beating Boise State in overtime and narrowly falling to Fresno State. (The Aztecs lost 35-28 in overtime on Oct. 26.) Buffalo lost two of its final three, but has a star back in Branden Oliver (1,421 yards) and an All-America linebacker in Khalil Mack. \n\n\n 38 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n9 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana-Lafayete (8-4) vs. Tulane (7-5) The Green Wave, making their first bowl appearance in a decade, will play in their home stadium. Their top-10 rushing defense could put the clamps on Louisiana-Lafayette's All-Sun Belt rushing duo of Alonzo Harris and Elijah McGuire. But Tulane has its own problems. It can't score, averaging 10.8 points over its last five contests. The Ragin' Cajuns win their third straight New Orleans Bowl. \n\n\n 13 \n 10 \n\n \n \n\n Monday, Dec. 23\n \n \n\n \n\n2 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl: East Carolina (9-3) vs. Ohio (7-5) The Pirates beat North Carolina and NC State, while the Bobcats imploded over the final month of the season. Led by quarterback Shane Carden (71.0 completion percentage, 3,866 yards), East Carolina is a two-touchdown favorite. It's possible Frank Solich's team will turn things around and quarterback Tyler Tettleton will deliver a big performance, but if East Carolina is motivated, it should cruise. \n\n\n 42 \n 27 \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, Dec. 24\n \n \n\n \n\n8 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Hawaii Bowl: Boise State (8-4) vs. Oregon State (6-6) Oregon State last won a football game on Oct. 19, though it could not have come any closer in its season-ending 35-34 loss at Oregon. Boise will play its first game in eight years without Chris Petersen at the helm. Beavers quarterback Sean Mannion and All-America receiver Brandin Cooks will dissect the Broncos' 74th-ranked pass defense to finish on the right side of .500. \n\n\n 42 \n 21 \n\n \n \n\n Thursday, Dec. 26\n \n \n\n \n\n6 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Little Caesars Pizza Bowl: Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Pittsburgh (6-6) In an annual tradition, Bowling Green coach Dave Clawson won the MAC and then immediately bolted for an ACC school (Wake Forest). Under interim coach Adam Scheier, tailback Travis Greene (1,422 yards) and the Falcons will look to continue their recent tear. But Aaron Donald (26.5 tackles for loss) will disrupt things. Panthers wideout Devin Street, back from injury, will enjoy a nice sendoff, too. \n\n\n 27 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Poinsettia Bowl: No. 24 Northern Illinois (12-1) vs. Utah State (8-5) Northern Illinois Heisman finalist Jordan Lynch will encounter a challenging college finale. Utah State ranks seventh nationally in total defense (4.56 yards per play) and scoring defense (17.3 points per game). But the Aggies, who scored one offensive touchdown in a 24-17 Mountain West title game loss to Fresno State, struggle to move the ball. If Lynch avoids turnovers, NIU should prevail. \n\n\n 24 \n 14 \n\n \n \n\n Friday, Dec. 27\n \n \n\n \n\n2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Military Bowl: Marshall (9-4) vs. Maryland (7-5) Marshall nearly beat one ACC foe, Virginia Tech, losing 29-21 in triple overtime on Sept. 21. Thundering Herd quarterback Rakeem Cato (3,579 yards, 36 touchdowns, nine interceptions) will cause problems for Maryland's defense. Terrapins quarterback C.J. Brown is a dynamic dual-threat player, but he works with a limited supporting cast. Maryland's defense needs to dominate. \n\n\n 24 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n6 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Texas Bowl: Minnesota (8-4) vs. Syracuse (6-6) Syracuse pulled off one of the surprises of last bowl season when it routed Geno Smith and West Virginia in the Pinstripe Bowl. This year's Orange improved over the second half of the year, culminating with a 34-31 win over Boston College on Nov. 30. But the Gophers' defense, led by tackle Ra'Shede Hageman, excels at keeping foes out of the end zone. It should control the line of scrimmage. \n\n\n 35 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Fight Hunger Bowl: BYU (8-4) vs. Washington (8-4) Washington interim coach Marques Tuiasosopo figures to let the Huskies cut loose. He'll want to lean heavily on star running back Bishop Sankey, but linebacker Kyle Van Noy and BYU's defense could make that challenging. Look for quarterback Keith Price to go out slinging, while Washington's defense should do a good job containing dual-threat passer Taysom Hill and the Cougars. \n\n\n 34 \n 17 \n\n \n \n\n Saturday, Dec. 28\n \n \n\n \n\nNoon ET (ESPN) \n Pinstripe Bowl: Notre Dame (8-4) vs. Rutgers (6-6) Think the Fighting Irish are excited about a December game in the cold a year removed from playing for the BCS title? This is exactly the kind of bowl in which the favorite might not show up. But Rutgers doesn't have enough firepower to take advantage. Notre Dame will pick off Scarlet Knights quarterback Chas Dodd a couple of times, and Irish wideout T.J. Jones will break free for a few big plays. \n\n\n 21 \n 10 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n3:20 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Belk Bowl: Cincinnati (9-3) vs. North Carolina (6-6) Tommy Tuberville did a nice job in his first season, rallying the Bearcats from a shaky start to win six in a row. Quarterback Brendon Kay is a 68.6-percent passer, and Cincy's defense allows 19.5 points per game. But North Carolina came on strong behind quarterback Marquise Williams, All-America tight end Eric Ebron and all-purpose threat Ryan Switzer. The Tar Heels win a de facto home game. \n\n\n 38 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n6:45 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Russell Athletic Bowl: No. 18 Louisville (11-1) vs. Miami (9-3) Cardinals quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, a Miami native, will be the focal point of this one, particularly from an NFL draft standpoint. But Louisville's defense may steal the show. The pass-rushing duo of Marcus Smith and Lorenzo Mauldin, coupled with safety Calvin Pryor, could cause headaches for Miami quarterback Stephen Morris. Meanwhile, Bridgewater should have an efficient game. \n\n\n 35 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Michigan (7-5) vs. Kansas State (7-5) Which version of Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner will show up? The one who passed for 451 yards to nearly knock off Ohio State? Or the one who managed no more than 226 yards in the four games prior to that? Bill Snyder's defense, led by safety Ty Zimmerman, should fare well, while all-purpose dynamo Tyler Lockett and quarterback Daniel Sams will keep the Wolverines' defense off balance. \n\n\n 37 \n 34 \n\n \n \n\n Monday, Dec. 30\n \n \n\n \n\n11:45 a.m. ET (ESPN) \n Armed Forces Bowl: Middle Tennessee State (8-4) vs. Navy (8-4) Both teams closed out the regular season on fire: The Blue Raiders won their last five games, scoring at least 42 points in four of them, while the Midshipmen won four straight. (They also beat Pitt and played Notre Dame close before that). Navy's Keenan Reynolds broke the FBS record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (29). His team's option offense will be tough to defend. \n\n\n 34 \n 17 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n3:15 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Music City Bowl: Ole Miss (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (7-5) The Rebels were all over the map this year, beating Texas and LSU but scoring just 10 points in season-ending losses to Missouri and Mississippi State. Here's guessing quarterback Bo Wallace and the offense will return to form, thanks in part to a healthy Jeff Scott. Whether Ole Miss' defense can contain Georgia Tech's option is another story, but a month to prepare certainly helps. \n\n\n 30 \n 24 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n6:45 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Alamo Bowl: No. 10 Oregon (10-2) vs. Texas (8-4) On paper, there's no reason to pick against the heavily favored Ducks, especially with quarterback Marcus Mariota expected to be fully recovered from his knee injury. But it feels as if Mack Brown is meant to win his farewell game. Texas tailback Malcolm Brown could exploit a shaky Oregon rushing defense, while Hendricks Award winner Jackson Jeffcoat will look to pressure Mariota. \n\n\n 30 \n 28 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Holiday Bowl: No. 16 Arizona State (10-3) vs. Texas Tech (7-5) Stanford provided the blueprint for beating the Sun Devils (twice): Run right at their 47th-ranked rushing defense and disrupt quarterback Taylor Kelly with a strong push up front. Unfortunately, the Red Raiders could have issues doing both, as they rely almost entirely on Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid passing attack. Arizona State could have a post-Pac-12 title game letdown, but it's the far better team. \n\n\n 49 \n 28 \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, Dec. 31\n \n \n\n \n\n12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n AdvoCare V100 Bowl: Arizona (7-5) vs. Boston College (7-5) This game pits the nation's two leading rushers, Boston College's Andre Williams (175.2 yards per game) and Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (156.0). Both will run the ball early and often. The Wildcats' defense showed some improvement this season, but it's still prone to allowing big plays. The Eagles may allow a bunch of yards, but they should be able to force some field goals. \n\n\n 41 \n 30 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n2 p.m. ET (CBS) \n Sun Bowl: No. 17 UCLA (9-3) vs. Virginia Tech (8-4) El Paso gets one of the season's more entertaining matchups -- and Verne and Gary to boot. The Hokies' fourth-ranked defense gets after quarterbacks, and it will likely force UCLA's Brett Hundley into a couple of turnovers. But Anthony Barr, Myles Jack and the Bruins' defense is more than capable of flustering Virginia Tech counterpart Logan Thomas. Jack should also see extensive running back duty. \n\n\n 24 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n4 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Liberty Bowl: Rice (10-3) vs. Mississippi State (6-6) Mississippi State managed to make a bowl despite a revolving door of quarterbacks, an issue that was primarily a byproduct of injuries. Dak Prescott, a talented runner who rushed for 154 yards against Texas A&M, will get the start, but true freshman Damian Williams, who started the Egg Bowl, could see action. The Bulldogs' defense improved down the stretch and should slow Rice's attack. \n\n\n 27 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n8 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Chick-fil-A Bowl: No. 20 Texas A&M (8-4) vs. No. 22 Duke (10-3)Johnny Manziel should make the most of what will presumably be his college finale. Duke's defense is physical enough to limit his receivers (besides Mike Evans), but it likely won't contain his scrambling ability. Meanwhile, a young Aggies' defense that struggled all season could make strides during bowl practices. Blue Devils wide receiver Jamison Crowder will make a few key plays, but not enough of them. \n\n\n 52 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n Wednesday, Jan. 1\n \n \n\n \n\nNoon (ESPNU) \n Heart of Dallas Bowl: North Texas (8-4) vs. UNLV (7-5) For its first bowl in 13 years and first outside Las Vegas since 1984, UNLV will venture into the Mean Green's backyard. Coach Dan McCarney led North Texas to a 6-2 league record in its first year in Conference USA, including a win over eventual champion Rice. Its defense has contained some explosive offenses and should do the same against tailback Tim Cornett (1,190 yards) and the Rebels. \n\n\n 24 \n 17 \n\n \n \n\n \n\nNoon ET (ESPN2) \n Gator Bowl: No. 23 Georgia (8-4) vs. Nebraska (8-4) Hutson Mason, Georgia's replacement for injured quarterback Aaron Murray, has completed 64.8 percent of his attempts on the season. But Mason's primary duty against Nebraska will be to hand off to stud running back Todd Gurley, who figures to be the healthiest he's been in three months. Cornhuskers back Ameer Abdullah will keep it close. After all, it wouldn't be a Georgia game without a dramatic finish. \n\n\n 34 \n 31 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n1 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Outback Bowl: No. 14 LSU (9-3) vs. Iowa (8-4) Iowa is certainly happier to be here, but the talent gap between the Tigers and Hawkeyes is massive. Iowa's defense could take advantage of LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger's absence and stack the box to stop the run, but wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry will make an impact. The Hawkeyes, on the other hand, don't have the skill players to frazzle the Tigers' athletic defense. \n\n\n 24 \n 13 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n1 p.m. ET (ABC) \n Capital One Bowl: No. 8 South Carolina (10-2) vs. No. 19 Wisconsin (9-3) Wisconsin's season-ending home loss to Penn State was bizarre, and it will lend many to discount its chances against Jadeveon Clowney and the Gamecocks. But the Badgers' fifth-ranked defense (4.5 yards per play) is well suited to contain South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw and tailback Mike Davis. Wisconsin's talented rushing duo of Melvin Gordon and James White will find success. \n\n\n 27 \n 23 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n5 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Rose Bowl: No. 4 Michigan State (12-1) vs. No. 5 Stanford (11-2) There will be few offensive fireworks in the 100th edition of the Rose Bowl -- just two smashmouth teams trying to find creases against a pair of well-coached defenses. Stanford may give running back Tyler Gaffney 35 carries. Michigan State tailback Jeremy Langford may get a heavy workload, too. It's an even matchup, but the Cardinal are more battle-tested after playing 10 Pac-12 games. \n\n\n 17 \n 14 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Fiesta Bowl: No. 6 Baylor (11-1) vs. No. 15 UCF (11-1) Knights quarterback Blake Bortles is suddenly the NFL draft prospect du jour. The nation's ninth-rated passer had a great season, but nothing like that of second-rated Bryce Petty (3,844 yards, 30 touchdowns, two interceptions). With wide receiver Tevin Reese and running back Lache Seastrunk both at full health, Baylor's offense should return to midseason form. \n\n\n 45 \n 24 \n\n \n \n\n Thursday, Jan. 2\n \n \n\n \n\n8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Sugar Bowl: No. 3 Alabama (11-1) vs. No. 11 Oklahoma (10-2) Will a dispirited Alabama squad come out flat, like it did against Utah in the Sugar Bowl five years ago? Or will it come out angry, like it did against Michigan State the last time it missed the BCS title game? The latter seems more likely. A proud senior class, led by quarterback AJ McCarron and linebacker C.J. Mosley, will keep the Crimson Tide focused. The Sooners will do enough to avoid embarrassment. \n\n\n 28 \n 14 \n\n \n \n\n Friday, Jan. 3\n \n \n\n \n\n7:30 p.m. ET (FOX) \n Cotton Bowl: No. 9 Missouri (11-2) vs. No. 13 Oklahoma State (10-2) Missouri ran into a torrid Auburn team in the SEC championship. Its defense played much better in its previous 12 games. Meanwhile, the Cowboys flat-out choked against Oklahoma. They were capable of winning the Big 12. Cornerback Justin Gilbert and linebacker Caleb Lavey lead a talented Oklahoma State defense, but quarterback Clint Chelf will face heavy pressure all night. \n\n\n 24 \n 20 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n Orange Bowl: No. 7 Ohio State (12-1) vs. No. 12 Clemson (10-2) Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd and wide receiver Sammy Watkins likely salivated when they watched tape of Ohio State's pass defense. The Buckeyes have allowed more 10-plus yard passing plays (128) than all but 11 teams nationally. But the Tigers haven't faced a quarterback-running back rushing combo like Ohio State's Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde. The Buckeyes win in a shootout. \n\n\n 44 \n 40 \n\n \n \n\n Saturday, Jan. 4\n \n \n\n \n\n1 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n BBVA Compass Bowl: Houston (8-4) vs. Vanderbilt (8-4) Houston true freshman quarterback John O'Korn had a remarkable year, throwing 26 touchdowns to just eight interceptions. Still, he could be in for a tough game against a Vandy defense allowing 6.1 yards per pass attempt. The Commodores will be without quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels (ACL). Vanderbilt receiver Jordan Matthews may be held in check with backup Patton Robinette under center. \n\n\n 20 \n17 \n\n \n \n\n Sunday, Jan. 5\n \n \n\n \n\n9 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n GoDaddy Bowl: Ball State (10-2) vs. Arkansas State (7-5) Quarterback Keith Wenning and wide receiver Willie Snead lead an explosive Ball State offense that scored at least 38 points in four of its last five games and nearly upended Northern Illinois during their Nov. 13 matchup. All-purpose threat J.D. McKissic could shine for Arkansas State, but the Red Wolves -- which just lost yet another coach (Bryan Harsin) after one year -- are overmatched. \n\n\n 40 \n 17 \n\n \n \n\n Monday, Jan. 6\n \n \n\n \n\n8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) \n BCS Championship: No. 1 Florida State (13-0) vs. No. 2 Auburn (12-1) SEC teams have won the past seven BCS titles with the strength of their defenses. They shut down Heisman winners, slowed Oregon's blur offense and even pitched a shutout. Offense ruled this year's SEC, and Auburn's finished the regular season as hot as any in the country. But defenses decide the BCS title. Florida State's unit ranks second nationally (3.94 yards per play), while Auburn's ranks 95th (5.96). \n\n\n 31 \n 20 \n\n \n \n \nRecord This Season: 124-57\n \n\n \n\n


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