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and I am NOT speaking on behalf of all the Pageant Experts here.
A campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, to serve the following functions:
light, warmth, a beacon, an insect and/or apex predator deterrent, to cook, and for a psychological sense of security.
In the beauty pageant world, there are these campfires lighting the whole scene with a clear spectrum of colors and lights.
And just like in the Philippines, two names in the field of beauty pageantry
gave much pride and honor:
Rodgil Flores and Jonas Antonio Gaffud.
Almost every year, both names always come head to head in every national pageants in the Philippines.
Is there really "something" special about being in a "camp"?
Will it still be possible for new handlers to penetrate in such competitions like Binibining Pilipinas and win a title?
Or will it always be sealed that the eventual winner had to be ALWAYS from a "camp"?
That crown marked the 26 years drought for the Philippines in winning in any of the the BIG 3 (then) Beauty pageants.
But in 2005, a re-entry beauty named Precious Lara Quigaman bagged the Binibining Pilipinas International title and eventually ENDED the Philippines drought by winning it's 4th Miss International crown.
Lara is under the Rodgil Flores and that honor is automatically under his resume.
Since Miss Earth established its reputation, the world has embraced the BIG 4
(Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, Miss Earth).
And three years after, another Rodgil's baby was crowned and marked the Philippines very first Miss Earth winner via Karla Paula Henry.
Indeed, another international victory for Rodgil's team.
Below is the compete list of pageantwinners under Rodgil's resume.
Karen Loren Agustin - Bb. Pilipinas Universe
Kristine Alzar - Bb. Pilipinas International
Noela Mae Evangelista - 2nd Runner-Up (Miss Tourism Queen International)
Maricar Balagtas - Bb. Pilipinas Universe
Karla Bautista - Bb. Pilipinas World (Miss World Top 5 Finalist and Asia & Pacific Queen)
Carlene Aguilar - Bb. Pilipinas World (Miss World Top 20 Semifinalist)
Precious Lara Quigaman - Bb. Pilipinas International (Miss International)
Melanie Ediza - 2nd Runner-Up
Ana Maris Igpit - Bb. Pilipinas World
Denille Lou Valmonte - Bb. Pilipinas International
Rosalyn Sirikit Santiago - 1st Runner-Up
Mary Pilar de Gorostiza - Semi-Finalist
Margaret Wilson - Bb. Pilipinas World
Nadia Shami - Bb. Pilipinas International
Liezel Verses - 1st Runner-Up
Abby Cruz - 2nd Runner-Up
Nicole Schmitz - Semi-Finalist
Patricia Fernandez - Bb. Pilipinas International (Miss International Top 12 Semifinalist)
Jayzel Arrozal - Semi-Finalist
Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero - Semi-Finalist
Tabetha Jo Frick - Semi-Finalist
Pamela Bianca Manalo - Bb. Pilipinas Universe
Rich Angalot - 1st Runner-Up
Vanessa Johnson - Semi-Finalist
Priscila Mae Honorio - Semi-Finalist
Dianne Elaine Necio - 1st runner-up
Kate Princess Alimurong - Semi-Finalist
Rose Ann Aguilar - Semi-Finalist
Mariella Castillo - Semi-Finalist
Diane Necio - Bb. Pilipinas International
Isabella Manjon - Bb.Pilipinas Tourism
Patricia Marie Tumulak -Semi-Finalist
Kathleen Subijano - Semi-Finalist
Sarah Clenci - Semi-Finalist
Nicole Schmitz - Bb. Pilipinas International (Best in Swimsuit, Best in National Costume)
Angelee Claudette delos Reyes - Semi-Finalist (Best in Long Gown)
Karen Gallman - Semi-Finalist (Miss Photogenic)
At Miss World Philippines
Ma. Paula Bianca Paz - Third Runner-up
Jayzel Arrozal - Fourth Runner-up
At Miss Philippines Earth
Karla Paula Henry - Miss Philippines Earth (Miss Earth)
Sandra Inez Seifert - Miss Philippines Earth (Miss Earth Air)
Grezilda Adelantar - Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism
Patricia Marie Tumulak - Miss Philippines Fire
Michelle Martha Braun - Miss Philippines Water
Kris Psyche Resus - Miss Philippines Earth (unplaced at Miss Earth)
Emerie Dale Cunanan - Miss Philippines Water
Hanna Marie Landan - Miss Philippines Fire
Athena Mae Imperial - Miss Philippines Earth (Miss Earth Water)
Jonavi Raisa Quiray - Miss Philippines Air
Murielle Orais - Miss Philippines Water
Michelle Gavagan - Miss Philippines Fire
Denise Toribio - Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism
Brenna Cassandra Gamboa - Semi-Finalist
It is a known fact how Filipinos embraced Miss Universe and after Miriam Quiambao's ALMOST winning it in 1999, a 10 year dark shadow was experienced by the Philippines.
It was unntil the reinstatted queen named Maria Venus Raj touched down in Miss Universe arena in a major major way.
Thanks to the late Melody Gersbach who introduced Venus to the magical hand & supervision of Mr. Gaffud.
After winning 4th Runner Up, the hunger for the crown continues and a rookie named Shamcey Supsup proved the world that the Philippines is back and ready to conquer the crown.
Shamcey's 3rd Runner Up placement cemented the fact that the Philippines is a force to be reckoned with from Asia.
Few months after, Gwendoline Ruais was crowned 1st Princess in Miss World 2011.
All under Jonas Gaffud's belt.
And just like this July, Queenierich Rehman is competing in China for Philippines very first Miss World crown.
Will she be the first International crown for Jonas?
Find out soon!
Below is the compete list of pageant winners under Jonas' resume.
Zorayda Andam - Bb. Pilipinas Universe (Miss Universe 1st runner-up Best in National Costume)
Michelle Reyes - 1st Runner-Up (Miss Tourism World)
Lourdes Magno - 1st Runner-Up
Mafae Yunon - Bb. Pilipinas World (Miss World Top 5 Finalist)
Jhezzarie Javier - Bb. Pilipinas International
Tracy Javelona - 1st Runner-Up
Gionna Cabrera - Bb. Pilipinas Universe (Miss Universe Miss Photogenic)
Lia Andrea Ramos - Bb. Pilipinas Universe (Miss Universe Miss Photogenic)
Marie Ann Umali - Semi-Finalist
Ana Theresa Licaros - Bb. Pilipinas Universe (Miss Universe Miss Photogenic)
Luisa Beltran - Semi-Finalist
Theofeliz Marie Francisco - Semi-Finalist
Jennifer Barrientos - Bb. Pilipinas Universe
Danielle Castano - Bb. Pilipinas World
Toni Alyessa Hipolito - Semi-Finalist
Marie Ann Umali - Bb. Pilipinas World
Melody Gersbach - Bb. Pilipinas International (Miss International Top 12 Semi-finalist)
Diana Arevalo - Semi-Finalist
Barbara Salvador - Semi-Finalist
Maria Venus Raj - Bb. Pilipinas Universe (Miss Universe Fourth Runner-Up)
Helen Nicolette Henson - 2nd Runner-Up
Mary Ann Ross Misa - Semi-Finalist
Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais - Semi-Finalist
Shamcey Supsup - Miss Universe Philippines (Miss Universe 3rd Runner-up)
Mary Jean Lastimosa - Second Runner-Up
Diana Arevalo - Semi-Finalist
Queenierich Rehman - Semi-Finalist, Best in Swimsuit
Marie Kristina May Marasigan - Semi-Finalist
Janine Mari Tugonon - Miss Universe Philippines
Katrina Jayne Dimaranan - Bb. Pilipinas Tourism (Miss Talent)
Elaine Kay Moll - First Runner-Up
MJ Lastimosa - Semi-Finalist (Miss PAL, Miss AVON)
Gina Joy Howell - Semi-Finalist
At Miss World Philippines
Gwendolyn Ruais - Miss World Philippines 2011
Helen Nicolette Henson - First Runner-up
Queenierich Rehman - Miss World Philippines 2012
Mary Ross Ann Misa - First Runner Up
Well, it has been interesting to know that we have these 2 beauty queenmakers as we may say. Being in camp as such, enables the girls to have proper trainings they need prior to their competition. It serves as an "AGENCY" wherein young hopefuls can be able to shine and be polished.
As we can see, Jonas Gaffud girls most of the time were being crowned
Miss Uinverse Philippines.
The most recent is Janine Tugonon, their 8th Miss Universe Philippines.
Venus and Shamcey's placement in Miss Universe is a testimony that Gaffud's main specialty is perhaps really on the 'Miss Universe' side.
Just the same with Rodgil's girls, whom most of the time being placed
as Binibining Pilipinas International.
The most recent is Nicole Schmitz, their 7th.
It was only in 2004 (Maricar Balagtas) and 2009 (Pamela Bianca Manalo) that a Rodgil baby was crowned Miss Universe Philippines.
Can we all conclude that there is a pattern going on? Or a cycle perhaps?
From the screening, mostly the previous queens are requested by Mrs. Araneta to judge and choose the eventual official candidates for Binibining Pilipinas.
Most often than not, mostly the girls under such camps would place and will be considered.
Can the previous queens REFRAIN themselves from being a BIASED
knowing they belong to a "camp" and each camps are literally "head to head"?
Or is it payback time to their camps and are forced to make the impossible possible?
In 2012, 12 out of 13 entries from Jonas Gaffud made it until Maxene Medina was replaced making it 11 out of 13. WOW!
During the finals, 3 out of 5 came from Gaffud camp (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism - Katrina Dimaraanan, 1st Runner Up - Elaine Kay Moll, Miss Universe Philippines - Janine Mari Tugonon) while 1 came from John de la Vega (2nd Runner Up- Ali Forbes) and 1 from Rodgil's camp (Bb. Pilipinas International - Nicole Schmitz).
In addition, both winners of Best in Swimsuit (Schmitz) and Best in Gown (de los Reyes) were all from Rodgil Flores' camp while Miss AVON and Miss PAL was given to a Gaffud girl (Lastimosa).
There was even a rumor that Precious Lara Quigaman was the one who were asked to choose to who among the ladies deserves the best in gown and best in swimsuit.
Quigaman as we all know is a Rodgil baby and the two recipients were all Rodgil's baby. Well, again, it's just rumor.
But where do we really draw the line here?
Just like the 2 questions I raised in the beginning of this thread:
Will it still be possible for new handlers to penetrate in such competitions like Binibining Pilipinas and win a title?
Or will it always be sealed that the eventual winner had to be ALWAYS from a "camp"?
In 2003, an underdog named Carla Gay Balingit bagged the Binibining Pilipinas Universe title. She was NOT under a major vehicle wherein she can ride.
In 2008, Janina San Miguel won Bb. Pilipinas World under Jontie Martinez while Czarina Catherine Gatbonton gave John dela Vega his very first win via Bb. Pilipinas World in 2010.
In 2010, another newbie named Pang Salonga made it. Krista Kleiner won Bb. Pilipinas International title.
In my opinion, these new handlers are like "Indie Films". And just like Indie Films in the Philippines, they started so little that most often they are unrecognized. Until eventually, they started winning recognitions and awards in the international scene and critics worldwide are giving them such praises. This finally opened the eyes of the people who kept themselves "INSIDE A BOX" of the the mainstream film makers.
I believe this is possible to happen as well in the beauty pageant world in the Philippines. Given the opportunity, these independent and new handlers can also prove the world about their own value and worth.
Sadly, most girls are tempted to leave their mentors and chose to jump with other BIG camps in quest of a greener grass. Both Janine Tugonon and Luzelle Felipe had made this "regodon" and moved under the supervision of a powerhouse camp - Jonas Gaffud. Well, they cant blame these girls.
Just like when a politician is running for a position, you NEED a STRONG MACHINERY to back you up.
It is still their call and it is up to them on how they want their cards to be played.
But for now, the evident facts about these two machineries are helping the Philippines in shaping and gaining it's powerhouse status back.
Politics may always come to play and perhaps Madame Stella is confident enough when it comes to Jonas and Rodgil.
But regardless, I hope time will come that Madame will also be able to embrace those newbies.
Tagged by a new saying, "Beauty is not definite, Madame Stella defines it.",
it is still not too late for her to embrace the unknown and welcome the unwelcome.
In the end, we can only hope for a better Team PHILIPPINES!
Other Handlers
***John dela Vega Girls at Bb. Pilipinas
Czarina Catherine Gatbonton - Bb. Pilipinas World
Janine Tugonon - First Runner-Up
Luzelle Felipe - Semi-Finalist, Best in Evening Gown
Sabrinne Al-Tawil - Semi-Finalist
Jenn Roe Gubat - Semi-Finalist
Wendy Lucas - Semi-Finalist
Annalie Forbes - Second Runner-up
At Miss Philippines Earth
Angela Lauren Fernando - Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism
Catrine Rosary Ocampo - Top 10 Semi-Finalist
***Pang Salonga at Bb. Pilipinas
Krista Kleiner - Bb. Pilipinas International (Top 12 Semi-Finalist at Miss International)
***Jess Juaniza Soriano at Bb. Pilipinas
Liezl Alcantara - Semi-Finalist
***RL Lacanienta at Bb. Pilipinas
Patricia Lae Ejercitado - Semi-Finalist
UNOLOGY Season 1 previous posts:
1st Issue:
UNOLOGY: CAMPFIRE'S BURNING -Philippine's Beauty Queenmakers
2nd Issue:
UNOLOGY: Pageant CROWNING's INTERESTING FACTS
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=134213
3rd Issue:
UNOLOGY: The MOST UNFORGETTABLE "ALMOST" Winners
http://www.missosology.info/forum/posti ... &p=2682079
4th Issue:
UNOLOGY: There is SOMETHING about the EVENING GOWN
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=135122
5th Issue:
UNOLOGY: In Search of a GREENER PASTURE...
http://www.missosology.info/forum/viewt ... 1&t=136211
6th Issue:
UNOLOGY: The SEVENTEEN ONE HIT WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 3&t=136622
7th Issue:
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=136739
8th Issue:
UNOLOGY: The LUSTER of the CROWN & the PRICE of FAME
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=136764
9th Issue:
UNOLOGY: IMPERFECTION GUARANTEED (Beauties Under the KNIFE)
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=137269
10th Issue:
UNOLOGY: The RISE and FALL of ASIA
http://www.missosology.info/forum/viewt ... 1&t=137994
11th Issue:
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=138422
12th issue:
UNOLOGY: One Word - EPIC!
http://ns1.missosology.info/forum/viewt ... 1&t=138825
13th Issue:
UNOLOGY: The QUEENLY and RICH (Miss World Philippines 2012)
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=139151
UNOLOGY Season 2 previous posts:
14th Issue:
UNOLOGY Season 2: TEAM Philippines 2012
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=139987
15th Issue
UNOLOGY Season 2: OASIS of the Desert
http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=140333


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In short: TOUGH!!!!!In full: Tough, Muddy, Tough, Hilly, Tough, Boggy, Tough, Fell-Over-Twice, Tough, Ran-into-a-Tree, Tough, Tough, Tough!!!!That pretty much sums it up!Not done it before and the lashing rain on the day and weeks of rain and snow previously made conditions underfoot horrendous. Was glad to get round unscathed, sore hip for a few days after but no lasting damage!I would consider the weather before running this again next year, 2 falls on my a**e hard and massive bruise on the precipice, it was like an ice rink but on a vertical hill!Great organisation, great people, tough course!!!Date of review: February 17, 2013
In short: Hills, mud, more mud....the great outdoorsIn full: First time for me and not disappointed. Great fun! Big thanks to the marshalls who endured wind & rain to keep us on track.Date of review: February 12, 2013
In short: (Hill, mud, muddy hill) and repeatIn full: A real test of strength and stamina. Great scenery but you'd've had to stop to look or risk slipping over. Great organisation, cheerful wet marshals, never a dull moment. I'll be back next year.Date of review: February 12, 2013
In short: At least it wasn't too hot, or flat, or dry......In full: An absolute classic event but not for the faint-hearted, or those who like to keep clean and dry. Conditions were horrid, sleet/rain and high winds on the top. All credit to the Organisers and the unsung heroes - the Marshalls, stood freezing, but always encouraging, top people. Next year is 25th DD, will be entering early!!!Date of review: February 11, 2013
In short: Challenging, due to inclement conditions and rivers of mud LOL!!In full: Date of review: February 11, 2013
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In short: it was billed as the hardest race ever and it is one of the hardest i've doneIn full: Never ran this race before but had heard lots of good things about it and they were all true :-)Brilliantly organised marshals were great under terrible conditions ! Lots of hills,so much mud,and plenty of rain i had a awesome time!! Loved every minute of it! I will be back next year Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Toughest, But Best race around.In full: Hideous conditions made this a real toughie this year, but still best race around. Special thanks to marshalls & jelly babies.Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Insane. In full: Awful conditions made this really tough. Endless mud. Impossible hills. Wind and rain. Every mile seemed like 2. Great tea and cakes at HQ. showers were cold at an early stage which was a shame. A special mention to Dave who spent ages helping me and others get our atrophied shoes off at the race HQ. marshalling generally awesome on a rubbish day weather wise. Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Hardest race around! In full: The hardest race around was even harder this year - with torrential rain, knee-deep mud, and truly extraordinary hills - half the course was unwalkable, let alone unrunnable. This was the hardest 12 miles imaginable. Fortunately it was also the well organised and had great marshaling. I will definitely be running this one next year. Date of review: February 10, 2013


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Some bakery shops provide services for special occasions such as weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, or even business events. Bakery shops can provide a wide range of cakes designs such as sheet cakes, layer cakes, tiered cakes, and wedding cakes. Other bakeries may specialize in traditional or hand made types of bread made with locally milled flour, without flour bleaching agents or flour treatment agents, baking what is sometimes referred to as artisan bread.
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Many community banks operate in smaller, rural markets with limited population growth and less-than-average demographics. They realize that future growth will have to come from markets outside of their local community but keep postponing expansion due to the lack of growth in the area. Although stagnant markets may not offer the instant growth potential of expanding suburban corridors, the branch expansion benefits are often still available. Attractive demographics usually come at the expense of a higher cost-of-market entry and a higher competitive intensity. If the slower growth or the smaller size of the market is aligned with a lower-cost branch service model, the new branch is very likely to become a profitable component of a bank's network.
Avoid gauging market opportunities based on a few demographic characteristics. The size and dynamics of your market are affected by not only the population living in the area, but also the population commuting to the area for work, retail draws, travel patterns, or the businesses operating in the area. Many people bank close to where they work, and the places of high workforce concentration do not often pop up on the list of high-growth areas, although they may be attractive branching markets. New growth adds to the market potential, but household turnover is also a good source of new household arrivals offering similar opportunities. These are just a few examples of factors that should be taken into consideration.
Justifying Branch Investments
New brick-and-mortar branches do not come cheap and, in most cases, you will need to wait several years to see them contribute to the bank's bottom line. A typical community bank branch begins generating profit in the third year of operation and breaks even within the first five years. However, if you have identified a market where you can grow, the branch investment may be a very effective way of utilizing your capital and adding value to your bank over the long term.
The key is to watch the relationship between growth, profit, and the amount of capital that needs to be deployed. Let's look at an example of an average branch in an average market. Within five years, the branch would grow to about $15 million in assets, and its profit contribution would be around $150,000. Assuming a 10 percent equity-to-asset ratio, $1.5 million in equity is needed to support the asset growth. If the bank's value is about 14 times its earnings, the $150,000 profit generated by the branch in Year 5 would theoretically represent a value of $2.1 million, or $0.6 million more than the capital invested. In this case, growth is adding sufficient profit to justify the capital allocation. With an average profit contribution of $400,000 per year for a mature branch, the value in earnings generated by the branch is significant.
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Although branching opportunities are harder to find, branch banking continues to be critical to retail banking success.
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Both examiners and bankers agree that there is value in measuring an institution's earnings and risks by comparing their performance with other, similar banks. Finding true peers and obtaining a meaningful comparison for a de novo bank, however, could be a challenge. The pools of potential peer candidates within specific age categories are limited, regional economic climates vary significantly, and financial institutions are pursuing increasingly diversified strategies. Young & Associates, Inc. has been helping bankers in the process of obtaining meaningful performance comparisons through its customized peer analysis reports and consultations.
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The customization options are virtually endless. The most commonly used criteria for de novo bank purposes include age, asset size, geographical region, lending specialization, and number of branches. Some banks find it helpful to compare their performance to several peer groups simultaneously. As an example, these may include a specific "model" bank, a group of de novo banks of similar age, and a peer of mature banks with similar business specialization. For a one-year-old de novo, it may be helpful to see not only performance of peers with similar age, but also performance of two-year-old and three-year-old banks during the same time period. The older bank peer groups may provide useful insights about the benchmarks to be targeted in the future. Some institutions choose to use peer groups comprised of high performing banks in their regions, rather than targeting averages. On the other hand, a peer comparison based primarily on performance of institutions doing equally poorly would most likely fail to set off alarm bells.
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Both ratios and dollar impact need to be considered when benchmarking performance. A small ratio change affecting a large asset or liability balance may be far more significant than a relatively large ratio change affecting a smaller balance. Our impact analysis included with the peer report illustrates in dollar terms how your earnings and balance sheet would be affected if your performance ratios matched peer averages. This way, it provides a snapshot of the areas where you need to focus your energy.
As an example, let's consider a bank with an average asset size of $100 million that generated $3 million in net interest income – a margin of 3 percent. The average peer group margin is 4 percent. To reach the comparable net interest margin with the existing asset size, the bank would need to generate a net interest income of $4 million. Therefore, the below-average net interest margin has a negative impact on the bank's earnings of $-1 million. By improving a margin by 100 basis points, this bank could potentially improve its earnings by $1 million. Similar dollar impact calculations are performed for all other major profitability ratios, asset quality ratios, capital adequacy, and liquidity ratios.
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The ratios in our peer reports are organized using the "decision tree" approach. We begin with the overall performance measures that are then analyzed further on subsequent pages. For example, the net interest margin is explained by interest income / average assets and interest expense / average assets. Interest income / average assets is further studied through the ratio of earning assets / assets, composition of earning assets (with detailed loan mix information), and yields on earning assets (with detailed loan yield information). The interest expense is explained through the individual components of funding mix and cost of interest-bearing funds. The purpose of the decision tree analysis is to explore how ratios are interrelated and how one ratio can affect other ratios, thus allowing you to track the source of a particular performance to its root cause. We believe the value of the peer analysis rests in its aid to a banker in asking the right questions about bank performance and asking those questions in a systematic manner.
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Each bank has its own unique operating characteristics that affect both its balance sheet composition and its income stream. No single ratio or trend is indicative of a financial institution's condition. A given bank may be above or below the peer group average for a given ratio; however, that information must be considered in combination with other related facts before its importance can be determined. Young & Associates, Inc. regularly assists clients in interpreting the unique results of their performance and peer analysis, helps address the conditions that require further attention, and applies the information in the strategic planning and action planning process.
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Virid was a suitable name for this necklace thou it means green in Latin. I fell in love with the color and pattern of this stone and wanted to make this lovely necklace of it. I like robust necklace like this and hangs very nicely around your neck. The strap is made with bead crochet using black seed beads size 9/0. The stone is surrounded by hematite colored beads in a bead embroidery.
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Thank you Vickie!
The stone is beautiful and the way you showcased it in the necklace is great.
Thank you all for the nice comments. The stone is lovely, I think is't some kind of colored jasper. But I'm not sure, if anyone knows what kind it could be please let me know.
Lovely, It is a enchanting as a magic pool!
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There's also a back and forth between long scenes heavy with dialogue as the soldiers try to make sense of it all, contrasted with intense action. Andrew enters a liberated death camp where he puts out of his misery a Jew who had been encased in concrete up to his neck, with the man's wife, Annelisa, at his side. This is contrasted, in flashback, of Andrew's horrible father who seemed to try to kill him when Andrew was younger.
Once Andrew is shot and realizes he can die, he's just trying to figure out if he's alive or dead. So is the reader. Lyrical sections abound, such as the first long italicized one where, "Bower felt that he could see forever, for he viewed sky and foliage and buildings, but no strafing planes, no thudding mortars, no blasting artillery, no soldiers and the raucous, recoiling firearms." The reader, in essence, just has to go with the flow. Otherwise it'll become frustrating.
Andrew is nursed by Annelisa, and she takes him to her country of Ilysia, where her father is a Duke. Andrew must get to a hospital if he's to survive. His time in Ilysia takes up much of the rest of the novel. To tell you more might diminish it, though you can read into Ilysia, "Elysian Fields." The novel is unusual—a high quotient of symbolism and surrealism. Think of a tone poem with exposition and some action. If you give it patience, you will leave with the sense that life is a dialectic.
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Giovanni Trapattoni turns down the Old Lady for Ireland
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 09:17 AM
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Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed that he turned down the chance to take over at crisis hit Juventus to concentrate on his job with Ireland.
Juventus ended last season by sacking Claudio Ranieri, who had done a more than stellar job with the Turin club, and handed the reins over to former defender Ciro Ferrara.
Under Ferrara's reign, Juve fell apart and when they let him go, the suits came looking for Trap, who led the club to six Serie A titles, two Italian Cups, A European Cup, two UEFA Cups, a UEFA Cup Winners Cup, a European Super Cup and an Intercontinental Cup in his two spells a the club from 1976-1986 and 1991-94.
All but one UEFA cup was won in that first glorious spell under Trap's reign. So you can see why they wanted him back.
However, The 71-year-old, who has been tempted by many jobs since taking over the Irish, decided to stick with the boys in green.
"It was impossible to divide my time between Ireland and a club," Trapattoni said on Italian TV "With a heavy heart I had to turn it down, as it was impossible to divide my time between Ireland and a club. It would not have been professional of me."
Forza Trapattoni! Forza Irlanda!
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sully1167 | Apr 04, 2010, 02:31 AM EDT
Why does the Republic Of Ireland not have an Irish coach? Ireland for the Irish!
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ciarrai | Apr 02, 2010, 02:44 PM EDT
Giovanni Trapattoni. Isn't that Lady Gaga's real name?
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A high school poetry teacher and single father discovers that the thing he covets most in life may not be what makes him truly happy in this pitch-black comedy directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, and starring Robin Williams. Lance Clayton (Williams) is a mild-mannered high school teacher from Seattle who was granted sole custody of his son, Kyle (Daryl Sabara), following a nasty divorce. As hard as Lance tries to connect with his hostile, loathsome son, all he receives for his sincere efforts are insults and scorn. The only things Kyle seems to care about are violent video games and internet porn, the latter obsession eventually serving to alienate the foul-mouthed teen from his sole friend, Andrew (Evan Martin). His books rejected by publishers and his poetry class on the verge of being canceled due to student disinterest, Lance does find a bit of happiness in his relationship with pretty art instructor Claire (Alexie Gilmore), though these days her gaze is drifting toward handsome young English teacher Mike (Henry Simmons), who recently celebrated the publication of his very first piece in The New Yorker. Then, one day, Lance discovers his son dead, the apparent victim of autoerotic asphyxiation gone horribly awry. In order to give the boy some dignity in death, Lance pens a suicide note before summoning the authorities. By chance, that note is published in Kyle's school newspaper, instantly transforming him into a misunderstood cult icon among the impressionable student body. Now, tragedy has become opportunity for Lance. Can the grieving father live with the knowledge of how he achieved such fame, or has he sacrificed his own soul in his blind quest to garner the kind of fame that has eluded him his entire life? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Don´t they have gun control?
Yes, #1, they do. Very strict gun control. Yet, the murder rate isn´t zero, it is actually higher than in the US states with relaxed conceal carry permit laws.I simply don´t understand how that is possible. The Messiah and all the liberal intellectuals have told us that strict gun control laws reduce crime, and save lives. This whole article must be a huge lie from the vast right wing conspiracy.Right?
66 per 100,000. Ten times the murder rate in the US and they have strict gun control. What are they using? Machetes?
Article says its 80% guns, 20% machetes and shivs.
Time for us to have a serious national discussion about machetes and shivs.
tHIS IS GUN CONTROL COMMUNIST STYLE.
Slightly lower then New York and Chicago


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the idea is spreading ...
No comparison. None whatsoever IMHO
Would be nice to have 1" -1.5" wide half-oval hole at the bottom (underneath) near the screen surface so we could insert finger for touch screen operation.
It could be blocked (plugged) with rubber blank if someone chooses not to use it.
Or, if it could flip up for touchscreen then flip down when needed. That would be cool too, but keep it 100% solid a light leak would be a disaster
I had so been hoping someone would come up with a solution that allowed the 5" touch to double as an EVF, even though I haven't received my camera yet and therefore can't speak to the practicalities of it. EVFs built around a "traditional" LCD platform tend to be mostly 3" and under from what I've seen. So I wasn't sure if 5 would make it TOO big to make sense. The main thing for me, besides wanting to save money and weight and have a screen with the flexibility of being either a traditional LCD or EVF, is to have an EVF add on that has a diopter. It's a vision thing for me now, since I've reached the age where things are a blur when they're closer than 2 feet. Jay or anyone else, will this product come with a diopter?
This looks like a neat idea. I'm definitely in the market for an EVF of some description so this may be a way to save a bit of cash.
This are good news! (After searching for a while without luck, I was just ready to build something like that for myself).
Jay please keep us updated.
Looks like this will be a great "group buy" item.
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