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Pastoral Staff
Pastors Steve & Jane Allen have served as pastors in Sneads Ferry since January of 2004. Pastor Jane serves as our part-time Minister of Worship as well as the full-time Director of the Daycare. Pastor Steve serves as Senior Pastor and Chair of the Leadership Council.
Both Pastor Steve & Jane graduated with their BA degrees from Warner Southern College in Lake Wales, Florida where they met and were married. Later Pastor Steve earned his Master of Divinity from Anderson School of Theology and Jane earned two Masters from Butler (Music Education) and Christian Theological Seminary (Church Music) in Indiana. In 2010 and 2012, respectively, they earned their Doctorates of Ministry at Anderson School of Theology. They have two grown children, Sarah and Joshua, one grandchild, Lilly and a Chocolate Lab named Brownie. They love living and ministering in Sneads Ferry!
NRCC is thankful to introduce our part-time Youth Director Angie Kornacki. After five years of faithful volunteer service to NRCC, the congregation approved Angie to this ministry on August 19, 2018. We are truly blessed to have a leader of her caliber serving the youth of our area.
To learn more about our ministry with youth check out the "Youth Group" link above or go to their Facebook at
The Neighborhood John 1:14.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call, text, or email her at
910-330-9509, [email protected]
Check out the various ministries offered at NRCC!
We would love to help you grow both in your personal relationship with Jesus and in relationships with other believers.
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching." -Hebrews 10:24-25
Children's Sunday School - age appropriate lessons for children ages 3 through fifth grade during the Sunday School hour.
Adult Sunday School - Sunday School classes offered for adults of any age during the Sunday School hour; topics of study vary.
Youth Sunday School - age appropriate lessons for youth grades 6-12 during the Sunday School hour; topics of study vary.
Children's Church (Lifesavers Club) - age appropriate lessons and worship time for children ages three through third grade during the sermon;
children begin the service in the sanctuary and are released after corporate worship.
Nursery - childcare provided for children ages birth through three years during the Sunday School hour, during the worship services, and the midweek services.
Men's & Women's Bible Study - midweek Bible study in small groups for men and for women; topics range from practical application lessons to studying specific books/themes in the Bible.
Pioneer Club - children's ministry for children ages 3 through fifth grade where kids learn about God, the Bible, themselves, and their world as they explore fun activities and make new friends; they earn badges for various subjects and projects.
Youth Group - for grades 6-12; meets midweek for friendship, worship and to learn together; groups are divided into middle school and high school for discussion in order to keep content age-appropriate; frequent and various activities and service projects occur both in the Church and throughout community.
LifeGroups -adults meet in small groups (8-12) in homes to study God's Word, grow in Christ, support each other and learn to serve others together.
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool, Daycare and School Program - an affordable, non-profit ministry that provides children opportunities to learn God's Word, help children develop a good self-image and to foster a sincere consideration for others in a warm, loving, friendly, Christian environment. Services offered for children ages 6 weeks through age 12.
Prime Timers - fellowship for older adults to gather in a Christian atmosphere and pray and support one another; meeting times and places vary.
Stephen Ministry – provides individuals one-on-one support, prayer, and encouragement during times of physical, emotional, and/or spiritual crisis.
Prayer Meetings - weekly prayer time in the sanctuary, Wednesdays 2pm; everyone welcome.
A Brief History of New River Community
Church of God
In the early 1900s, the "flying messengers" of the Church of God came to Jacksonville. That's when James Luther Taylor and his wife Josephine and their children started visiting Sneads Ferry to preach. He held tent meetings during the 1920s and once held a 7-10 day revival in the home of Ethel Millis. He was pastoring in Jacksonville at the time and would come preach on the first Sunday of each month in Sneads Ferry. The "Community Church of God" officially started in 1949 after approximately 20 years of groundwork.
Bro. Taylor personally bought the land on the corner of Fulcher's Landing Road and John Everett Drive in 1945 for $35. He also bought three military barracks from Ft. Fischer in Wilmington (they had been used at Camp Davis in Holly Ridge earlier but were actually moved from Wilmington to Sneads Ferry). Two were used for Church and Sunday School with the oher serving as a parsonage. They used gas lanterns to start with and added electricity in 1946. All pews were hand-made board benches and the lectern was also hand-made. The Taylors later gave the land and the barracks to the Church.
Church was very different back then. We always had a Sunday School for the children and adults as well as Sunday night and Wednesday night preaching services. Usually there were only 15-20 people at Church during this time, mostly from the Millis family. Sometimes only two people would show up for church, but they did not give up. There was always a dream to relocate and build another facility in the future with a sanctuary and classroom. Pastor Taylor served faithfully here until 1970 when his health failed and he entered a nursing home.
Because of the church's small size, most of the pastors were retired and didn't require much salary. Some were ordained ministers and some were the people from within the church. Often we had no pastor and simply had to get by the best we could.
The congregation faithfully shared their dream of relocating and building a new facility. Many individuals sacrificed, sold things, worked hard, scrimped and saved to purchase the present property. We changed our name to First Church of God when we borrowed money from the Board of Church Extension in Anderson. In the fall of 1983 their dream was realized when Pastor Leslie (and Mae) Wright preached the first sermon in the new brick building. That building presently serves as the church office and foyer today.
The State organization of the Church of God took us on as a church plant for two years and enabled us to pay for our first full-time pastor when Pastor Paul Phelps came in November of 1984. Under his leadership, we raised money, plans were drawn, and work camps conducted. Bro. Phelps contacted friends in Ohio (Oct. of 85 and Oct. of 86) and North Carolina (Oct. of 86) to come and help build the sanctuary. In October of 1986, we opened the doors to the present sanctuary. The new sanctuary was a dream come true since we had never had a nice sanctuary.
When we moved to the new location, a new day dawned for us. We began to overcome the stigmas of the past. After decades of isolation from the broader Church of God movement, we began participating in state camp meetings in North Carolina and Tennessee. This exposure opened up the church leadership to see new and better ways of doing "church". Visiting other churches of God helped bring enlightenment and hope to the church. Training events in Anderson, IN and Wichita, KS introduced the church to more literature on church growth, missionaries, Sunday School, etc. These and involvement in the state work helped broaden our vision and understanding, highlighting why ongoing training is so necessary.
In January 1992, Pastor Gary & Julie Garmon and family came to serve the congregation. Although his pay package was equivalent to the entire income of the Church of only 40 people, we stepped out on faith and God blessed. The church sensed that God was ready to bless and work here in ways like never before. The Church voted in June of that year to change the name to New River Community Church of God. Pastor Gary introduced Super Sundays for outreach during this time. After much planning and prayer, volunteers from the church completed the Activity Center. We opened Noah's Ark Christian Preschool and Daycare in September of 1993. Soon after, John Nance responded to our call to serve as full-time Associate Pastor (Music & Youth) from 1994-1998. Many were saved under Pastor Gary's full-time leadership the congregation grew quickly, averaging over 200 for a while. Both the church and the community loved the Garmons. This was an exciting time in the life of the church. Pastor Gary left in 1996. Pastor of Youth and Music, John Nance, filled the pulpit shortly after Pastor Gary left. We joyfully celebrated the church's 50th anniversary in October of 1996.
Pastor Mike & Jan Schwartz came in June of 1997 and were here until March of 2000. Pastor Mike worked at getting the large congregation organized and accountable. Pastor Phelps, now legally blind, served as Visitation Pastor during this time and again as Interim 2000 - 2001.
Rich & Caryol Meyer pastored from March 2001 to June of 2003 and introduced the very successful Pioneer Club children's program to NRCC.
Pastors Steve & Jane Allen and their family came January 1st of 2004 and continue to serve as pastors today.
God continues to bless and lead His people. As Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (NIV). We know that:
A great commitment
to the Great Commandment
and the Great Commission
will grow a great church
that will make a great difference
Thanks to God's faithfulness and the faithfulness of His people, the future is bright and hopeful for NRCC!
What We Believe
The Church of God believes in a cluster of biblical teachings which form a vision of the church. Specifically the Church of God is:
- A Gospel Church Romans 1:16, Ephesians 1:13
- A Bible Church II Timothy 3:16
- A Born-Again Church John 3:3, II Corinthians 5:17
- A Holiness Church Hebrews 12:14, I Cor. 6:9-11, Romans 12:1-2
- A Unity Church John 17:20-21, Ephesians 4:1-6
- A Kingdom of God Church Luke 17:20-21, Colossians 1:13-14, Romans 14:17
- A Missionary Church. Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8
"Each one of them is a part of the DNA of the wider Christian tradition. But we may be the only fellowship of Christians in which all seven of these are vigorously and persistently lifted up as requiring sustained emphasis in preaching, teaching, and practice. ...The distinctive character of the church of God is that all seven of these emphases have found a home in one and the same group of Christians." (p. 31) *
*Adapted from the book Vision for the Church of God at the Crossroads by Dr. Gil Stafford, Warner Press, 2002
A Brief Intro. to the Church of God (Anderson, IN)
The Church of God, with U.S. offices in Anderson, Indiana, began in 1881 as a movement emphasizing the unity of God's people and holy living. Daniel S. Warner and several associates sought to forsake denominational hierarchies and formal creeds, trusting solely in the Holy Spirit as their overseer and the Bible as their statement of belief. These individuals saw themselves at the forefront of a movement to restore unity and holiness to the church. Their aim was not to establish another denomination but to promote primary allegiance to Jesus Christ so as to transcend denominational loyalties.
This movement is not historically related to the several Church of God bodies rooted in the holiness revival of Tennessee and the Carolinas in the late nineteenth century. Although it shares their holiness commitment, it does not emphasize the charismatic gift of speaking in tongues generally associated with Pentecostal churches.
Deeply influenced by Wesleyan theology and Pietism, the church's generally accepted teachings include the divine inspiration of Scripture; forgiveness of sin through the atonement of Jesus Christ and repentance of the believer; the experience of holiness; the personal return of Christ, unconnected with any millennial reign; the kingdom of God as established here and now; the resurrection of the dead; a final judgment in which there will be reward for the righteous and punishment for the wicked.
Within the church, baptism by immersion is viewed as a witness to the new believer's regeneration in Christ and inclusion in the family of God. The Lord's Supper reminds participants of the grace experienced in the life of the believer. Foot washing is practiced in acknowledgement and acceptance of the servant ministry of all Christians to each other and to the world. These symbolic acts are understood to be affirmative reminders of what God has done in Christ. None of these practices, termed ordinances, are considered mandatory conditions of Christian experience or fellowship.
There is no formal membership. Individuals are assumed to be members on the basis of personal conversion and conduct that supports that conversion experience. This is consistent with the church's understanding of how Christian unity is to be achieved—a unity based on spiritual experience rather than creedal agreement.
The Church of God is congregational in its government. Each local congregation is autonomous. Ministers meet in voluntary state, regional and national assemblies, and other associations. In North America, the General Assembly, composed primarily of ministers but also including lay congregational delegates, meets in connection with the movement's annual North American Convention held in Anderson, Indiana.
The Church of God movement holds the firm conviction that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. In this context we accept all that is central and enduring in the faith of historic, orthodox Christianity as these essentials often have been stated in widely accepted faith affirmations (such as the Nicene Creed). In declaring our present understandings of Christian faith, experience, discipline, and fellowship, we gratefully acknowledge our particular indebtedness at many points to the Protestant Reformation, to the Anabaptist free-church tradition, to the Puritan-Pietist movements, to Armenian-Wesleyan evangelicalism, and to the Holiness movement in the United States.


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Scientists would love it if the public and government accepted their word as the final one. Sadly, as Alan Leshner, chief executive officer of the American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS), pointed out a session on 'evidence-based policy and policy-biased evidence' at ESOF 2010 on 3 July: "public and policy makers' belief in science is tenuous. People are free to ignore, distort or deny science at will".
Leshner cites examples from the United States: government efforts to re-introduce religion into schools where the theory of creationism is taught alongside evolution; policy on research on embryonic stem cells; and government policy on climate change, as cases where science is ignored or only a small portion is acknowledged.
European science has fared better in engaging the public and policy makers. But Roland Schenkel, director general of European Commission's joint research council, says scientific evidence is still not totally independent of political, business and other influences.
One of Europe's success stories is Sweden's handling of its nuclear waste. From 2002-2007, the Swedish government did a feasibility study of two candidate sites for disposal of the waste; and ran a national competition for the public to decide on the final repository.
"Lack of engagement with the public has been the key mistake (of the nuclear industry) in the past ," says Schenkel.
Similarly, European policy makers are willing to fund more research on biofuels to resolve scientific uncertainties about their contribution to climate change mitigation, thanks to close interaction with scientists.
"Government decisions are ultimately political and science is just one element under consideration," says Schenkel. Scientists need to be more proactive in contributing to policy.
Leshner points out scientists' limitations. Scientists naively believe 'educating' the public more about a scientific issue solves the problem. But often the public may be 'educated' about an issue but still not like it. India's Bt brinjal seems a perfect case.
And politicians' decision are influenced by public perceptions that are often shaped by media coverage. As Leshner sums up: "Politicians are elected, scientists are not".
T V Padma, South Asia Regional Coordinator, SciDev.Net

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SUNBURN SCIENCE – What happens to your skin?
4th of July weekend ushers summer into full swing.
With that, the chance is, you will be having fun in the sun, enjoying the beach, spending time at the park or playing a game of softball. Whatever you end up doing, you will be catching more rays than any other time of the year. Unfortunately, some of us will probably end up with a sunburn. Hopefully not a bad one. That's why I would like to enlighten you about the risks of a sunburn, what happens to the skin and how to minimize your exposure so you won't put your health at risk and your skin won't suffer from premature aging. Dermatologist suggest one of the most effective way to keep skin looking young and healthy is to protect it from the sun.
What is a Sunburn?
A sunburn is a preventable risk factor of accelerating aging of the skin and skin cancer. It is an inflammatory response of the skin caused by excessive ultraviolet radiation (UVR)exposure. Both UVA (320 to 400 nm) and UVB (280-320 nm) wavelengths can induce a sunburn, however; UVB rays are the ones that cause most of the erythema (superficial reddening of the skin) and DNA damage. (1)
So, what happens to the skin when you over do it in the sun?
Did you know that dark golden glow you are trying to achieve is your body's natural defense mechanism kicking in against damaging ultraviolet sun rays? When your skin gets overwhelmed, a reaction occurs, resulting in a sunburn. The skin's defense is a pigment called melanin, which is produced by cells in our skin called melanocytes. (2) The Melanin in the skin is a natural sunscreen. When the body senses oncoming trauma, it starts to protect itself by sending out melanin to surround cells and tries to protect and shield them from getting additional trauma, resulting in damage to the skin. Everyone has about the same number of melanocytes, but there is a variance on how much and what colors of melanin they produce. For example, a darker skinned person has more natural sunscreen than a fair skinned person, but that doesn't mean they are protected from the sun's ultraviolet wrath. They can get sunburned therefore; they need to wear sunscreen too.
The redness and pain associated with the sunburn isn't the only damage that occurs.
After the skin's inflammation resolves its self within 3 to 7 days, there can be cellular damage. Sometimes UVR (Ultraviolet Radiation) causes damage to the DNA repair process in a way that allows cells to mutate and acquire the ability to avoid dying, which leads to the disease process known as cancer. (2) Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. People who allow themselves to get sunburnt repeatedly are at much higher risk. The risk for the deadliest form of skin cancer, called melanoma, double for someone who has received five or more sunburns. (3)
Some people are fortunate to avoid skin cancer; however, they can't escape the premature aging the sun does to the skin. Once you start getting those fine lines, dark spots appearing on body (including the face) and developing leather/crepey skin, it is just about impossible to get rid of them. The only way to successfully turn back time is expensive appointments at the medi-spa or dermatologist office. Buying a miracle cream over the counter or on TV will not cut it (pun intended). It is much easier and less expensive to take care of your skin than to repair it.
To minimize your exposure:
- Remember, The Shot Glass Rule to sunscreen. Sunscreen should be applied generously, repeatedly and to all parts of the skin that are exposed to the sun. Studies have shown that the average size adult or child needs about the amount of sunscreen that it takes to fill a shot glass to evenly cover the entire body.
- Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun to allow the formation of a protective barrier and should be reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wear a wide brim hat and sun protective clothing.
- Avoidance of the sun during peak daylight hours from 10 am to 4pm.
- The most important thing to remember is the use of broad spectrum protective sunscreen. It is key keeping the skin young looking and cancer free.
Still, with all that said I hope you all have a great time this summer, and soak up some fun in the sun — without overdoing it.


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Here are my comments on the list I posted here a couple of weeks ago. I started with A – B continued with C – D and E – F and now G – H some of these I have commented on already.
Gags (cloth) …………….it had better be clean if its going into my mouth !!
Gags (inflatable) ………….does that mean it can be inflated to the optimum size for the mouth it is going into.
Gags (phallic) …………… oh goody shaped gags ………….do they cause the gagging reflex?
Gags (rubber) ………… I thought we were supposed to use a rubber elsewhere
Gags (tape) ………….can it be in pretty colours ?(I've seen it in pink but would like red).
Gas masks ………….We sometimes need one in our bathroom …………hmm having used one during basic training for my brief stint in the Territorial Army I' not sure I would want to indulge during sexual play
Gates of Hell (male) …………..please explain ………..is he strung up on a wrought iron gate ?
Genital sex ………….am I being dense here?………..doesn't sex usually involve genitals
Given away to another Dom (temp) …………provided that my Dom (if I had one) was satisfied that I would be safe with the other Dom
Given away to another Dom (perm)…………..if it was in my best interests
Golden Showers …………..no no no to golden showers or any other colour
Gun play ……………I've heard it called a few things and I know they like to shoot their load from their pencil but a gun !
Hair brush spankings ………..why would you spank a hair brush? ………..ooops you mean being spanked with one hmm not tried it yet but you never know ……….I assume it would be bristle side up
Hair pulling …………oh yes I love this ………..not that I have ever said so
Hand Jobs (giving) ……………yes I do and I'm not bad at it but do prefer to use my mouth more than my hand
Hand Jobs (receiving) ……………..he can use his hands on me anytime
Harems (serving w/other subs) …………not sure I could do this as I am not very domestic but maybe
Harnessing (leather) …………I would probably try it in the right circumstances with the right person/persons
Harnessing (rope) ……….as above I might be convinced to try it
Having food chosen for you …………provided that the person doing the choosing knew what I would/wouldn't eat
Having clothing chosen for you …………..provided that the person doing the choosing had a sense of style
(head (give fellatio/cunnilingus) …………….have you been reading this blogg for long ……….if so you will know the answer
Head (rcv fellation/cunnilingus) ……………not enough men know how to give expert head but when they do …….mmmmmmmm there is nothing in this world that is better.
High Heel Wearing ………….anyone who knows me knows that I adore wearing high heels
High Heel Worship …………. have you seen my wardrobe? ………….oh thats not what it means ………..perhaps
Homage with tongue (non-sexual)………….probably not
Hoods …………if I had cold ears………..not tight fitting
Hot oils (on genitals) ………………if he has upset me I ight be tempted to do this to him
Hot waxing ……………noooooooooooooo
Housework (doing)……………..why start now?
Human puppy dog …………………what?
Humiliation (private)………………does this include the above? ………..unlikely…….. I am nolonger married!!
Humiliation (public) …………as above
Hypnotism…………..if I trusted the hypnotist


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Pegasystems-sponsored survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit shows nearly 70 percent of executives still predict digital transformation success in the face of major corporate roadblocks
Pegasystems Inc., a provider of strategic business applications for enterprises, announced the results of a global executive survey that reveals while a majority of companies expect to meet digital transformation objectives in 2016, more than 60 percent believe they must first make significant organizational changes to reach these goals.
The study, conducted this spring by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and sponsored by Pegasystems, is based on a global survey of 282 executives from key industries such as healthcare, financial services, biotech, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications. Executives expressed high confidence in their digital transformation plans, with 69 percent expecting to achieve their digital goals set for this year. Failure is not an option for most, as 77 percent report digital transformation is their company's top strategic priority in 2016, and poor financial performance looms as the top consequence for not meeting this goal.
One reason for the optimism can be found in the way executives are approaching digital transformation as an opportunity to thrive as opposed to a market threat to be feared. The prospect of gaining a competitive advantage is the largest driving influence on how organizations set their digital transformation priorities, with 48 percent of business leaders citing it as a top factor. In contrast, only 25 percent identify competitive pressure as a lead driver for pursuing digital transformation.
But the report also reveals most organizations do not expect digital transformation to be easy. Sixty-one percent of business leaders say their company needs to make substantial organizational changes to achieve success. Respondents identified a lack of executive sponsorship as a critical impediment to reaching their goals. Forty percent of respondents said senior leaders need to increase their oversight of digital transformation initiatives, meaning change needs to be actively driven from the top.
Most companies are prioritizing improved customer service as the primary objective for digital transformation, with 57 percent of respondents identifying it as their top customer-facing goal. From an internal perspective, process optimization ranks as the most common goal, cited by 38 percent of respondents. This far outweighs focus on employee experience, with just 14 percent of business leaders focusing on improved employee engagement among their core digital transformation objectives.
To achieve digital transformation success, the study found more organizations plan to invest heavily in big data and analytics technologies (58 percent) this year than in any other digital technology, such as mobile computing (36 percent) and software as a service (29 percent). The planned investment in big data and analytics is consistent across industries.
To read the full Digital Transformation Agenda 2016 report, please visit www.pega.com/digital-transformation. This survey is a follow up to the EIU's 2015 Digital Evolution report sponsored by Pegasystems and Accenture.


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1917Architect:Designed by William T. Marchant , American, 1880 - 1948
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Primary Dimensions (height x width): 18 3/4 x 23 3/4in. (47.6 x 60.3cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Colonel and Mrs. Richard L. Shaw
Description: Architectural plans for a two and a half story Neoclassical frame house with hipped roof, wide frieze band, and modillions. There are two gabled dormers with arched, multi-pane windows on the front (west), north (side), south (side) elevations. The east (rear) elevation has two gabled dormers with arched, multi-pane windows and a hipped dormer with paired, 8/8 double-hung sash. The home is faced with stucco. Fenestration primarily consists of 8/1 double-hung sash, although other arrangements of double-hung, multi-pane sash are present. There is a large, two story sun porch with upper porch balustrade on the rear elevation. The porch is enclosed with multi-pane windows and has doric supports. The facade has a two story, engaged pedimented portico with Doric pilasters, modillions, and typanum fanlight. The entry is flanked by sidelights and has a balcony with iron railing above. Eight drawings are included in the set; front, east, north, and south elevations; as well as attic and roof, cellar, first floor, and second floor plans. Cellar plans include laundry, heater coal, range coal, and cold rooms, as well as unexcavated areas, closet, and a toilet. The first floor plans identify the front porch, stair hall, coat closet, lavoratory, dining and living rooms, den, kitchen, maid's alcove, pantry, butler's pantry, sun parlor, as well as rear entry and porch. The second floor plan has five chambers, three bathrooms, a sewing room, stair and service halls, rear balcony, and various closets. The attic and roof plan includes three maids' rooms, a bathroom, tar closet, multiple storage areas, and roofline details.
Subject Note: Alfred C. Fuller, founder of the Fuller Brush Company, occupied this house during the 1920s. Contents Note: Six drawings have not been scanned. These include interior details in pencil on paper. The drawings include living and dining room mantels, a china closet, sewing room case, and interior details for the den, staircase, and pantry. There are also assorted detail drawings for interior doors, jambs, and window blinds. (L. Karmazinas 11/10/10)
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If you have an older EOS camera, find out how far Canon DSLR technology has moved on…
Canon EOS 77D
Canon's new enthusiast DSLR offers the technology of the EOS 80D in a smaller, cheaper body. Phil Hall gives it a test
77 reasons why Canon's new camera is better than yours!
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Heard of Nihon Falcom? I don't blame you if you haven't. Falcom is little known outside its home country of Japan. The few that do recognize the name likely only do from the Ys series; it is, after all, one of their few game series to get more than one or two games released across the Pacific pond.
Of course, Ys isn't the only game series Falcom develops, and isn't the most representative of the company, either. That honor goes to the Dragon Slayer series, a group of eight games that span the portion of the company's early lifespan. The Dragon Slayer 'series' is a bit different than what you'd expect from a video game series, though: The games have little in common with one another except for the Dragon Slayer name (and that includes gameplay mechanics!), which was denoted as a moniker for games developed by Yoshio Kiya. In addition, most of the Dragon Slayer games have spawned their own spin-offs and sequels, some of which are some of Falcom's more popular series. Given the mess of information the sequels and spin-offs make, coupled with the relative obscurity of the entire series over in the West, it gets mind-boggling to wade through the history of Dragon Slayer…
…Which is, quite obviously, what I'm going to do for you today, and in a slightly easier to digest format too! Grab some caffeine, and maybe some headache pills, as we walk through the convoluted history of one of Falcom's most extensive video game series.
Dragon Slayer (1984)
Original Release Platform: PC88
Re-release and Port Platforms: MSX (1986), Game Boy (1991), Saturn (Falcom Classics Collection, 1996)
Western Releases?: The PC88 and MSX versions may have made it out of Japan, but I cannot find definitive proof.
Dragon Slayer is actually one of the first Japanese Action RPGs to be developed and released (whether or not it's the very first is arguable, with Hardcore Gaming 101 stating that Namco's Tower of Druaga may have came out before Dragon Slayer). That being said, Dragon Slayer, being a pioneer of a new genre, is not exactly what'd you expect from an Action RPG. It's a bit hard to explain, really, so bear with me.
You're some sort of hero, whose trying to kill a dragon in a dungeon. You don't start with any equipment or weapons, and even a mouse could kill you. However, you can collect orbs to raise your strength, and some equipment, among a few other items to help you out. The biggest flaw, however, is that you can only carry one item at a time, and have to return the item to your house (yeah, that one in the dungeon) to get the benefits. What the game boils down to is avoiding enemies, memorizing items locations (they aren't randomly generated), and slowying grind up to be able to kill something. Needless to say, it's pretty frustrating and almost unplayable.
As for differences between the versions, the MSX version has different levels than the rest (all other versions are based off the PC88 version), and also features a password system. The Game Boy's version obviously is in black and white, and the Saturn version has the most advanced graphics, has a save feature, and some aspects are tweaked to make the game slightly less frustrating.
Spin-offs and Sequels: Only one game was created as a spin-off to the original Dragon Slayer, Dragon Slayer Gaiden. It features gameplay similar to Final Fantasy Adventure, and… well, has nothing to do with Dragon Slayer.
Dragon Slayer II: Xanadu (1985)
Original Release Platform: PC88
Re-release and Port Platforms: MSX (1985), FM77 (1985), PC98 (1996), Saturn (Falcom Classics Collection, 1996), Windows (1996)
Western Releases?: The PC88 version made it Stateside, but I'm unsure about the other computer versions.
Xanadu, released about a year after the first Dragon Slayer, is quite different from its predecessor, as you'll find with most of the games in this series. For a game of its time, it features much more "user-friendly" gameplay than the first Dragon Slayer, and is still playable despite its age, except for some old quirks.
Dragon Slayer II is another dungeon crawler, but the gameplay is more refined. While exploring the dungeon, you can level up your melee and magical abilities, in addition to your weapons and armor. There's also an interesting Karma system, wherein if you kill too many of the wrong type of enemy, the people at the Temple will refuse to level you up. Speaking of battle, once you run into an enemy in the dungeon, it'll change from the side-scrolling perspective (seen in the screenshot above) to an overhead perspective, where it turns into a Ys-styled battle scene (i.e., you bash into the enemies until you die or they fall). There's a total of ten 'levels' for you to go through, but the enemies aren't infinite, so you have to balance what to level up and how, and not mess up your Karma so you can't level up.
For the computer versions, there's little difference other than the graphics and other small tweaks. The Saturn Falcom Classics Collection version ups the graphical ante quite a bit, and gives the game a 'Saturn' Mode, which makes the game easier overall, and also includes the ability to save at anytime. Xanadu Revival for the Windows is pretty much a straight port of the Saturn version.
Spin-offs and Sequels: Xanadu had a sequel/expansion in Xanadu Scenario II, which features new levels, items, and everything else you'd expect from an expansion. Xanadu Next is a true sequel for the PC and N-Cage, released in 2005. It features a few ties to the original, but it essentially a new dungeon crawling experience. Finally, there's the Legend of Xanadu series, which will be touched upon later in the article. As for spin-offs, Hudson Soft developed Faxanadu, and shares only the Xanadu name (sort of). The game plays and looks quite a bit like The Adventures of Link.
Dragon Slayer Jr.: Romancia (1986)
Original Release Platform: PC88
Re-release and Port Platforms: MSX/MSX2 (1987), Famicom (1987), Windows (1999)
Western Releases?: None.
For the third entry of the Dragon Slayer series, Falcom dropped the numerical value and instead added "Jr." to the title, possibly implying an easy, simplistic game… and Romancia certainly holds up on the 'simplistic' part. You might notice from the screenshot that the intimidating numbers are gone for favor of easy to read icons, but in place of that is a strict thirty minute time-limit. That being said, there isn't too much to explore in Romancia, since you have to beat it in half an hour. So, while Dragon Slayer Jr. may be more simplistic, it is by no means easier, and it is deft at throwing game over screens at you. This entry to the series certainly has some interesting elements, but it's safe to say it hasn't aged too well… if age was the problem with it in the first place.
For the different releases, the PPC88 and MSX/MSX2 versions only have graphical differences and the latter has a password system. The Famicom version ditches the time limit and adds a few areas. Romancia: Another Legend for Windows bumps up the graphics and audio several notches, and comes with a nice artbook, but really is just a prettied up port of the older computer versions.
Spin-offs and Sequels: There are neither any spin-offs or sequels for Romancia.
Dragon Slayer IV: Drasle Family (1987)
Original Release Platform: MSX/MSX2
Re-release and Port Platforms: Famicom/NES (1987)
Western Releases?: Dragon Slayer IV was released in the US under the name Legacy of the Wizard.
With another year comes another Dragon Slayer game, and with that comes a new and unique gameplay mechanic. In Drasle Family, you still go dungeon crawling with only one character, but you can choose between a whole family of dragon slaying dungeoneers (and their pet monster, too), each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Thankfully, you don't have to permanently choose who to use, as you can always go back home to pick another character, and have the grandparents take care of saving and loading (via passwords) to boot. Other than the family gimmick, however, it's a fairly average dungeon crawler.
Of course, like seemingly every Falcom game in existence, Dragon Slayer IV is far from a walk in the park. It's quite difficult to navigate the monster infested dungeons, and you have to use some crazy methods to get to some of the treasures and whatnot. In addition, the game is HUGE. I mean, just look at this map. Your character is a big as one of those blocks. Yeah, you'll be dungeon crawling for a while.
The difference between the MSX and NES versions, other than the graphics, is a somewhat reworked map, which is most notably seen on the right half of the dungeon.
Spin-offs and Sequels: There are no sequels or spin-offs for Dragon Slayer IV.
Sorcerian (1988)
Original Release Platform: PC-88/98
Re-release and Port Platforms: MSX2 (1988), MS-DOS (1988), Mega Drive (1990) PC Engine (1992), Windows (2000), Dreamcast (2000), Mobile Phone (????)
Western Releases?: The MS-DOS version is the only version to make it Stateside.
The fifth game in the Dragon Slayer series doesn't actually carry the Dragon Slayer moniker, but is considered part of the series, which can be a bit confusing. Sorcerian draws a bit more from Western RPGs than you'd expect, with interesting results. When you start up the game, you get to create your four-person party as you wish, which is commonly compared to the Wizardy series. Afterwards, you can set off on one of the scenarios in any order, again, much like quest-based WRPGs.
From there on, you go into a real-time action RPG, with your party members trailing behind the leader. You have one button for your party's melee attacks, one for the party's magic attacks, and one more to switch the front party member. It's very unusual, and is seen as somewhat awkward at times, but the unique system garnered a fair amount of popularity, as can be seen in its bloated amount of re-releases.
The original computer releases (PC88/98, MSX2, MS-DOS) have little to no difference other than its graphics, and details involving the expansions , since most of the expansions come out only for the MSX2. The Mega Drive version features ten new scenarios, which is less than the computer version's fifteen, but they are completely new. The PC Engine version boosts up the graphical ante a bit, and has seven old computer scenarios and three brand new ones, again adding up to ten. The Dreamcast game, Socerian: Disciples of Seven Star Sorcery gives the graphics a 3D, less-than-great looking style, and a total of fifteen scenarios, ten old and five new. Windows' Sorcerian Original is a great remake of the original computer versions, featuring the fifteen original scenarios, and after you get through those, you can play the five scenarios from Sorcerian Forever, the sequel to the orignals. Finally, Sorcerian had a bit of an episodic release on mobile phones, with seemed to be some of the original scenarios with a more cutesy, anime graphical style.
Spin-offs and Sequels: The original computer versions of Sorcerian got a number of expansions, adding tons of new scenarios, which can be seen on Socerian's Wikipedia page. As for any sequels, the only true sequel was Sorcerian Forever for the WIndows, which practically keeps the same gameplay mechanics and everything, but features five scenarios, and… well, it's considered a sequel, alright?
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes (1989)
Original Release Platform: PC88/98
Re-release and Port Platforms: MSX2 (1990), Mega Drive (1992), PC Engine (1991), Turbo-Grafx 16 (1991), Playstation (The Legend of Heroes I&II: Eiyuu Densetsu, 1999), Saturn (The Legend of Heroes I&II: Eiyuu Densetsu, 1999)
Western Releases?: The TG-16 version got a US release.
With the sixth game in the Dragon Slayer series, the game regains the 'Dragon Slayer' title, but they keep the numerical value dropped. Also, in a bit of a different turn, The Legend of Heroes is a more typical, old-school, turn-based Japanese RPG, and less like the action-y dungeon crawlers of its brethren. You get into random battles (though the enemies show up on screen, so you can choose who to dodge and fight, sort of like the Lufia games) and fight turn-based fights with a party of four. The story is also pretty average for an older RPG, but that doesn't stop this game from being good.
Many different versions of the game were released over time, though the differences between them are relatively minor. To make a long story short, the only differences between all the ports are audio/visual differences.
Spin-offs and Sequels: The Legend of Heroes has become a large and popular Falcom series over in Japan, and has spawned a great number of sequels. I won't type out the massive list here, just to save us all a headache, but you can hop on over to to the Wikipedia page for a full list.
Lord Monarch (1991)
Original Release Platform: PC88
Re-release and Port Platforms: Super Famicom (1992), Mega Drive (1994), Windows (1997), Playstation (1998)
Western Releases?: The Windows version, Lord Monarch Online, was released over the Internet for free, and is also in English.
The seventh game in the Dragon Slayer series, like Sorcerian before it, drops the Dragon Slayer moniker. Lord Monarch is best described as an RTS: You have to manage your peasants and money in real-time, and try to take over neighboring nations by destroying all of their camps and killing their subjects. Most of this is done by moving the leader character around and giving orders; be careful, though, because if the leader gets killed, it's game over. You can also form alliances with other nations, but when it's only to two of them remaining, you have to duke it out to see who rules all. You can also choose different themes (in some versions) to fight in. It's nothing too original or outstanding, but it's a well-made game.
The PC88 and Super Famicom versions are mostly the same, other than a few minor graphical changes. The Mega Drive version added a story mode, but got rid of all the themes but the medieval Europe one. The Windows port, Lord Monarch Online, was released for free over the Internet, and is close to the PC88 and Super Famicom versions. Finally, the PlayStation release, Lord Monarch: Shin Gaia Oukokuki, features a full-fledged story mode and vastly updated graphics… It seems more like a sequel than a port, but perhaps its gameplay mechanics are just a direct port. Yeah, sometimes Falcom games are hard to tell between actual 'sequels' and 'glorified ports'.
Spin-offs and Sequels: Only two sequels came out of Lord Monarch: Advanced Lord Monarch (which could be just a glorified port… to be honest, I couldn't find any real English information on it), and Mona2 (a.k.a. Monarch Monarch), which keeps the same general gameplay, but with blob-like bunnies.
The Legend of Xanadu (1994)
Original Release Platform: PC Engine Super CD
Port and Re-Release Platforms: Windows (Falcom Special Box 2004, 2004)
Western Releases?: There are no western releases for The Legend of Xanadu.
For the eighth and (currently) final entry into the Dragon Slayer series, we have a throwback to the second game in the series, Xanadu… well, in name anyway. Other than that, it bears no semblance to Dragon Slayer II. That's relatively common considering this series, so no surprises there.
Anyway, The Legend of Xanadu appears to draw a bit of inspiration from the Ys games, with the overhead 'bash into enemies to win' combat style throughout most of the game. You also round up other party members, which follow you and can help with the offense. When you get near the end of one of the twelve chapters, however, the action switches to a side-scrolling action perspective, like The Adventures of Link. There's also a comprehensive story for the game, which is a decent incentive to do all the running back and forth that the game requires.
The Windows port of The Legend of Xanadu is a direct port of the original, no updated graphics or anything.
Sequels and Spin-offs: Not including the games listed in the Dragon Slayer II: Xanadu section, the only game to speak of is The Legend of Xanadu 2, an almost-direct sequel that takes place three years after the original, and keeps largely the same cast.
Though the series has since ended, Dragon Slayer has given birth to some of Falcom's more popular video game series. It's hard to see that, with all the titles, subtitles, and crazy spin-offs, but hopefully it's a bit easier to understand with this handy, elongated guide. Dragon Slayer certainly has an interesting history, after all!
[[Obviously, I had a lot of information I needed to cut out, so if you have any questions about the games, their sequels, or whatever else, feel free to ask! Also, is you see a discrepancy with the consoles and dates, or whatever else, don't hesitate to call me out! I want this to be as accurate as possible.]]


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Sunday, October 29, 2006
Naomi Campbell Punches World
I don't usually take in stories about Naomi Campbell's reign of terror. A headline that begins 'Naomi Assaults....' is just, to me, further evidence that the cosmos is proceeding smoothly along its ordained path. I have only just discovered, therefore, that the latest person she seems to have attacked is her own drugs counsellor. Somebody brought in to solve one of Naomi's problems only succeeds in exacerbating another. Has she ever punched her anger management counsellor or attempted to drown her swimming instructor? Such hermetic circularity would suggest some wider plan. Is it possible that Naomi has Zen-like depths, that this is all some kind of elaborate Koan? Probably not, but it does suggest to me another six worder: ''Come in,' smiled Naomi. Biff! 'Aaaaaargh!''
Posted by Bryan Appleyard at 9:56 am
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- AnonymousOctober 30, 2006 12:48 pm
These are indeed testing times, you're right there Bryan...ReplyDelete
Shame she hasn't hit Liam Gallagher, Gordon Ramsay, David Aaronovitch, Diane Abbott and many more deserving targets rather than the poor saps who court/service her.ReplyDelete
Then again what can you expect from a latterday African Queen pushing the volatile Negro temperament to its limit in the vast injunction-free space afforded by hyper-individualism .
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I heart Pirate babies.
I found Project Grab Bagtoday on Etsy. I'd seen these dolls on One Good Bumblebee last week so was so happy to have stumbled upon them today. So freakin' cute.
11 comments:
- Nicole said...
Did you see the sleeping gnome baby? THAT is really adorable, too! :)
- June 10, 2007 at 4:01 PM
- Cammeron said...
OMgosh, those are so stinking cute.
- June 10, 2007 at 9:14 PM
- Elsie Flannigan said...
- June 11, 2007 at 12:18 AM
- *~*Amber*~* said...
they are just presh!!!!
- June 11, 2007 at 8:27 AM
- Natalie said...
Pirates? Did you say Pirate babies? So cool. Love them!
- June 11, 2007 at 9:23 AM
- Kim said...
Those are so cute! Love them!
- June 11, 2007 at 9:52 AM
- Andrea said...
i saw you and sebastian in CK! loved elsie's layout.
we had tons of fun in seattle, but i think the only thing on your list we made it to was the pike place market! when i got back and read the list, i wanted to go back right away! we also took an overnight trip to portland and that included a stop at the fabric depot! how heavenly and fun!
- June 11, 2007 at 10:52 AM
- RachelDenbow said...
Oh, how fun! Sorry to respond so late. At least you got to be in downtown Seattle. Its so inspiring.
- June 11, 2007 at 12:17 PM
- Marie said...
THese are toooo freakin cute!
- June 11, 2007 at 3:41 PM
- shelly b said...
These are really cute..thanks for pointing them out!! And girl..that pic of you in Elsie's Lo in CK is gorgeous!! love it!
- June 11, 2007 at 8:33 PM
- MNScrapbookmom said...
Love these Pirate babies...
I also wanted to tell you how awesome it was to see Elsie's Layout of you and Sebastian in the back of the new Creating Keepsakes magazine. **So made me smile yesterday** Have a great day !!! ¥
- June 12, 2007 at 12:26 PM


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First off, I'd like to share some funnies, and then we shall get into what I really want to babble about.
Storng cat durid is haf no ninervate ok? This link makes your head hurt a bit, but it's oh so funny, and oh so true imo : P
This PvP guide is an old favorite of mine. It's funny lines have managed to stick in my head like transparent glue for the better part of this past year.
H'okay! Now that the hilarity has ceased, down to the epicness!!!!1!!11
K, so my priest friend and I were working on our Scepter quest line, correct? Well, we finished our Green portion of said quest line, and let me just say....the fight against Eranikus was pretty famazing. I ended up tanking him though because little level 73 Remulos didn't stand a chance in keeping aggro off me. Towards the end I was taking about 3k nature damage per tick, but between my healing (both through wolves when they were up, and my maelstorm heals), the healing of my priesty friend (bubble/mending/whatever else she threw at me), and eventually Tyrande, the slow killing of Eranikus wasn't too bad. A tad chaotic, but all in all an amazing encounter. It was really nice to be able to free Eranikus, as opposed to toting around his poor tortured soul in a trinket.
Please excuse the incredibly plain UI. The computer I've been playing on had a CPU death, and I've had to resort to a craptastically crappy laptop. I refer to it as my lagtop.
Once this was completed, we began our Blue portion of the quest line.
Before I go any further I must state that Azuregos is my fucking hero. Don't even bother to pardon my language there.
Ahem, as I was saying, we began the Blue part. A-mazing. We're probably only about half way done currently, but from what I've seen thus far, it's a hilarious goose chase at best. From Azuregos's hair-brained way of hiding his portion of the scepter (I gave it to a fish. Not just any fish, mortal. a minnow. This fish was a minnow. A very special minnow) to what we have to aquire to get said minnow (there's something that deals with a 500 pound chicken, a crazy gnome in love with all things velvet, a lonely mermaid, talking to afore mentioned gnome's ex b.f.f. that resides in a crate, to taking on someone named Dr. Weavil), to having to collect bits of a book so that we can read something in draconic...let's just say there are many laughs to be had. While there are several farming headaches (I can only imagine how painful this was at 60), this quest line as thus far been worth all the hours.
Unfortunately the plans to get through Molten Core, Blackwing Lair, and Onyxia to get our missing book pieces fell through for the day, so our journey is halted for a bit. Perhaps if it rains I can stay in town for a day longer!
Because todays plans fell through, I did some much needed farming. Rep farming that is! On my shaman I've managed to finish off my Consortium rep (fiiiinally, I've been slacking and this one took a few more hours than planned), thus getting the achievement for them and getting the 35 Exalted Reputations achievement. Later on I'll go pick up the Consortium's tabard and attempt to live in a few bgs to get the Stormpike Battle tabard so I can grab my 25 Tabards achievement. Have I ever mentioned how much I love achievements?
Today I also finished off my druid's Argent Dawn rep, and to top that one off, Baron dropped his mount!!! I was soooo very happy to have gotten that after only 23 kills. I also managed to pop the Stable Keeper achievement off of learning Baron's mount (epic, I know...I don't collect on my druid like I do the shaman). I'm very very excited to say the least. The downer of the day for the druid though was realizing on the last day of Brewfest that I wouldn't be able to get enough tokens to renew my Brew of the Month Club subscription. I'm one lousy brew away from that achievement *hangs head dejectively*. I'll have to remember that one for next year.
On the topic of mounts, this morning I managed to get a ram on my warlock's Brewfest bag. Kind of exciting, I guess. So this year's Brewfest total is: 4 rams (1 shaman, 2 hunter, 1 lock), 2 Tankard of Terrors (1 shaman, 1 lock), and 1 remote (lock). Fail RNG is fail. Guess I'm waiting yet another year for that illusive kodo : /
That's all I have for the moment. Until more adventures are had, stay cool.


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Day 2: Sari / Golestan National Park
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Day 3: Golestan National Park
Full day Golestan forest sight seeing tour, O/N in tent.
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Leaving the park in the morning and drive toward Khosh Yellagh Protected area,there you can see Wild Boar, Iranian Ibex, Red Urial,Common Swift, Eurasian Hoopee, Bimaculated and Horned Larks, Tawny Pipit, Northern and Finsch's Wheatears, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Ortolan Bunting, O/N in tent.
Day 5: Touran Wildlife Refuge & Biosphere
Early in the morning drive to the Anatolian Iran desert this refuge is an important habitat for the region's rarer species of birds and fauna.we have full day wildlife-watching in Turan that is home to one of the largest populations of the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah . There are about 12-15 of these charismatic cats in the National Park area. Occasional reports of females with cubs indicate a breeding and perhaps growing population. In addition, Khar Turan has the largest population of Persian Onager and two species of gazelles, the Goitered gazelle and the Indian gazelle both in good numbers. There are also Wild sheep and Wild goats in the reserve.we mainly look for Pleskes Ground Jay (Podoces pleskei)which is endemic to Iran deserts.O/N stay at local house.
Day 6: Parvar Game Reserve
An early morning drive to the Parvar region gives us time to climb up the slopes of these forested mountains in search of the endemic Hyrcanian Tit. (B)Wild Boar, Iranian Ibex, Red Urial, Hyrcanian Tit, Radde's Accentor, Plain Leaf Warbler, Rufous-tailed Wheatear, Grey-necked Bunting, Caspian Snowcock, Eurasian Crag Martin, White-throated Robin, Black Redstart. O/N stay at local house.
Day 6: Parvar Game Reserve
An early morning drive to the Parvar region gives us time to climb up the slopes of these forested mountains in search of the endemic Hyrcanian Tit. (B)Wild Boar, Iranian Ibex, Red Urial, Hyrcanian Tit, Radde's Accentor, Plain Leaf Warbler, Rufous-tailed Wheatear, Grey-necked Bunting, Caspian Snowcock, Eurasian Crag Martin, White-throated Robin, Black Redstart. O/N stay at local house.
Day 7: Parvar Game Reserve -Tehran
On the way back to Tehran stop along the way for sites of Iran's highest peak of Mt Damavand, O/N Tehran.
Day 8: Tehran –Tabriz
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport and short flight to Tabriz, we drive just outside of town to Gori Gol Wetland, visit White-headed Duck, Black-necked Grebe, Ferruginous Duck, Eurasian Coot, Black-winged Stilt, Garganey, overnight in Tabriz.
Day 9: Tabriz-Kandovan
Drive to Kandovan village, visit Troglodyte (Cave) home dwellings, overnight in Mahabad.
Day 10: Kandovan -Orumiyeh
A drive to the Kaani Baraazan Wetlands gives us a chance to see the migratory bird species that stop in Iran, watching Armenian Sheep, Wild Goat, Eurasian Lynx, Ruddy Shelduck, Northern Shoveler and Pintail, Marbled Teal, Common Pochard, Great Bustard, Pied Avocet, Northen Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, Collared Pratinciole, overnight in Orumiyeh.
Day 11: Orumiyeh-Tehran
Returning by flight back to Tehran we have time to conclude our sightseeing of this cosmopolitan city, visit Golestan Palace and Grand Bazar-Tehran, O/N Tehran.
Day 12: Tehran-Departure flight
Transfer to Airport for Departure flight.
All seasons have their own attractions. Thanks to such a diverse geography, you can have all kinds of climates in any season in Iran. In general, spring and autumn are the best time to visit Iran even if the weather may be a little uncertain with short lapses into either the cold of winter or the heat of summer. More accurate is mid-April to early June, and late September to early November. Also you can also relive the charming atmosphere in the Persian Gulf islands during January and February. These are called the high seasons of tourism. In other months of the year, in some areas, there will be very hot or very cold for those who aren't familiar with such extreme weather conditions.
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The Kavaliers - Taking Care of Business E.P.
Was well chuffed to get this e.p. in the post the other day.The Kavaliers are a young indie four-piece from Doncaster,who I've been keeping an eye on for a while now and have seen play live a few times.which is always a pleasure.Their influences are Stone Roses,Seahorses and Oasis amongst others and they have a sound that sits happily alongside all those greats.Do go and see them live if you get the chance,you won't be sorry.they look cool,play exceptionally well and have the right blend of arrogance and swagger that you want from a rock n roll band.And in Matt Brewin they have one of the best guitarists I've seen in a long time.Vocals are provided by Tom Statham,who just happens to have one of the best indie vocal sounds out there while drummer Jordan is superb.Bass on the e.p. is provided by Liam who sadly has now left the band but his replacement Lee is pretty hot too and looked to be settling right in when I saw the boys play at Tramlines.The e.p. has four tracks,starting with 'Living the Dream', which gets straight to it.all thundering drums,thrashing guitar and that amazing vocal,with the bass line snaking through all underpinned by a singalong chorus.theres a nice touch as well from a few lines that sound like they came straight from 'The Age of the Understatement' backed by a killer bass! Quality this! Second track 'First Sign' is even better,neat drum & guitar duelling intro leads into a great riff before Tom's best vocal of the e.p.I love this guys voice,full of a subtle power and energy,sounding like every indie fans dream.Drummimgs amazing on this track as well and the dreamy harmonies just add to the beauty of it all.an instant classic.The finest Manchester band to ever come from Donny!!Next up is 'Always Wanting More' great guitar riff backed up by more throbbing bass and a cool singalong chorus.great lyrics to this track too.a proper dance about,jump around in the pit,song.Bet the fans love this one live! Last track is 'Backed Against the Wall'.Has a really mature feel to it.A great vibe to the intro but a real tight feel,a band enjoying recording and getting into the groove.its a stomping,rock n roller with bits of brilliance coming through from all the lads.hope I can get hold of another copy of this cos the one I've got is gonna get some hammer.try and check out 'The Kavaliers' on soundcloud too.theres a few tracks on there well worth a listen.love this.cheers lads.madd ferret.


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After Hours Networking
Posted on 02/27/2012
When you're on the job, you do everything you can to reach out and drum up new business. Maybe you're managing multiple social media pages to reach consumers. You've sent direct mail to new markets where you can find potential customers that would benefit from your products or services. But just because you're doing all you can on the clock doesn't necessarily mean you should rule out after hours networking. Think of the advantages of getting out there to meet new people while your competitors are confined to their businesses. Here are some easy networking strategies to consider next time you're off the clock.
Don't Be Bashful
Let's face it. Being shy is not an option when it comes to networking. So you've got to put yourself out there and think of every interaction as a networking opportunity. And if you're on the shy side, you can overcome that by being prepared. Unless you engage, you never know if that stranger beside you on a plane or the table next to you at a restaurant could be a customer. So don't just think of traditional wine and cheese networking events as the only place to find new business. Volunteer opportunities, for instance, are a great way to get connected to others with similar interests. Also, remember to always have business cards handy for any unexpected opportunities you meet.
Perfecting Your Pitch
Studies show that the younger generation, an up-and-coming portion of the consuming population, have short attention spans because they were raised in barrage of information from the readily available content the Internet puts at their fingertips. They may not be the only ones. As technology continues to expand, consumers have more options to become distracted and don't have time to listen for elongated periods of time. That's why you should never rule out your best elevator pitch.
Make the pitch short, simple and relevant to the person you're engaging. People want to know what you have to offer without sorting through information to get to your main point. Give it to them up front instead of dancing around what they're really looking for. Remember that although you're trying to be concise, you also need to find a way to stand out from everybody else.
How to Keep Them Hooked
The best way to keep people engaged is to find commonalities. If you talk about a shared hobby or passion before you talk business, your new connection is sure to remember you and possibly follow up to work with you. When you're out there networking, never attempt to force a business relationship. But that doesn't mean you should stop talking with them just because you don't see potential. The personal connection may eventually result in a referral or at least a substitute fourth for your golf league.
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Say farewell to the fear of needing to breastfeed once you leave the house! Enjoy the freedom of being out of the house and catching up with a friend and your baby, and without having to get up to find a private place to breastfeed because you might accidentally be exposed. Don't even skip a beat from the conversation as your little one gets hungry and fussy, just unwrap the nursing scarf and drape down. Your torso will be shielded so you can breastfeed with confidence and comfort!
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
In Defense of Lana Del Rey
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I didn't think she did too bad on SNL but then the next day I heard how everyone hated her. I thought it was just because she changed her name and her dad bough her plastic surgery and she worked with managers to create this sort of image that they knew would sell easily. That's what I read/heard though. She didn't sound too bad though and I wouldn't say she "bombed". I need to go listen to her album to give final judgment. Even if I don't like her, I can still appreciate some good tunes.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah she did get a ton of shit for changing her name and stuff. But honestly- WHO CARES!!! Her album is amazeballs!Delete
Hey! I'm one of those people that lives under the rock... hadn't heard about the SNL performance so just went to watch it and agree she was god awful. I've REALLY wanted to love Lana after falling so madly in love with Video Games and Blue Jeans, but Born to Die (single) did noting for me so I was apprehensive to listen to the whole album. But, after this good little review I'll definitely give it a listen. Her performance on Jools Holland was fantastic, on SNL it felt like she was just pushing the song too much, clearly nervous as puff which is completely understandable.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah she totally seemed nervous. Almost like someone just planted her up there and she was singing and looking around like "Where am I? How did I get here?!" But glad you're going to give the album a shot. It's definitely worth a listen!Delete
I heard that she was super nervous for SNL performance, granted it was awful. BUT I seen some other live performances of hers were she rocked it. I'm a fan and think her album is great.ReplyDeleteReplies
SO TRUE!! I honestly don't even care- her album is going to be one of my tops of 2012, I just have a feeling.Delete
Wow. That was freaking amazing. At first it seemed kinda odd. But yay. So good. Thankyou for introducing her to me :)ReplyDelete
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So happy you're loving her too!!Delete
i don't think she did that bad... she was off in a couple of places but i think her nerves got the best of her.ReplyDeleteReplies
I totally agree. I think people were a bit harsh on her. She wasn't great, but whatever. She is obviously talented.Delete
I am from Australia and so I we don't get up to date SNL. I heard her by mistake the other week and when her album came out I bought it on my iphone and on CD (for the car). I am in love with this chick and your right she is something different and I love different. From what I have read here, maybe that is why people don't get asked to go on SNL right away, they are still learning and need to bloom before going extremely famous over night. I think people judge too soon, once her songs get out there they will all be coming back. Now that I've had my little 2 cents worth I am off to listen to her while cleaning BLAH, now that is something to hate, haha!ReplyDeleteReplies
YES!! Another Lana Del Rey lover!!! So happy you're into her as much as I am. Srsly, all the crap she got for the SNL performance was so annoying. But she definitely should have waited a bit before going on the show. Whatever! I don't care. Her CD is amazing!Delete
I just found your blog via A for Ampersand & I'm really diggin' your writing! Definitely a new follower. As per Lana, I keep reading about her but have never heard her music... until now. Really interesting sound. I'd be interested to hear more! Does all her music sound like this song?ReplyDelete
xx. Jillian
I watched a little bit of the SNL piece but stopped. There are lots of artists who don't do well in front of a TV camera. I also think a lot of artists feed off the audiences energy. And she might not had a lot of fans in per presence. Not a lot of people in the crowd probably even knew who she was. So that resulted in what happened.ReplyDelete
But her album is AMAZING! I have it reserved so I just gotta go pick it up but I have listened to it over and over on spotify and lot played artist for the week for my last.fm account. She works with great producers, and one of her producers works a lot with Kid Cudi and Kanye, so I think that Lana's music can reach out to so many different people. I'm so happy to find another fan :)


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NOVEMBER 2016 - do you care for and prevent Pressure Injuries
We are pleased to once again have Jacqui Fletcher over from the UK, to present 'Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the Real World - 'Challenges and Opportunities'. Jacqui is an independent Wound Care Consultant, Editor of Wounds UK journal and a trustee of the Pressure Ulcer UK charity, and we are excited to have her back. This year we have seminars in Brisbane on Monday 7th November and in Melbourne on Tuesday 8th November. Please email Sallie on [email protected] for more information
South Australian office have moved into new premises.
Our new showroom is open and ready for business in Forestville, South Australia – please feel free to call in and see Craig or Effie
HospEquip are proud to announce our Movember team - "to change the face of mens health" - all donations will be matched by HospEquip.
To donate please go to https://au.movember.com/donate/payment/team_id/2215785
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HospEquip are pleased to announce we are Roho Dealers and to contact Lee Brennan, our Seating and Mobility Specialist for any enquiries. [email protected]
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Check out one of our newest mattresses with a well known guest speaker, Jacqui Fletcher.
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HospEquip are pleased to Announce
HospEquip are pleased to announce they have taken over the distribution of Indomed Products. Indomed will no longer be operating and the owner, Kevin is providing as much onsite and offsite training for HospEquip staff to educate Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the products available to improve their client's quality of life. Some of the products that Kevin distributes are Ramps, Symmetrisleep, Broda Shower Commodes and Ventimats. You will find these products are very different and when suitable for the client have shown amazing results.
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Stephen Berney came to Perth to catch up and run through his new range. Check out our Cura1 FALLS PREVENTION Range!
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The 2010 ACT Health Pressure Injury Prevalence study identified that 70% of 318 inpatients at the Canberra Hospital were classified by the Waterlow Risk Assessment Tool (WRAT) as being "at risk" of sustaining a pressure injury. When the 2011 data showed little difference, ACT Health knew it was time to ensure they had effective patient therapeutic support surfaces in use as part of their patient skin integrity 'toolkit'.
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HospEquip attend at the OT Assocation Conference.
Friday and Saturday the 16th and 17th May, HospEquip exhibited a booth of products to approximately 150 delegates in Perth.
Shaun Lyon shown below looking smart with one of our gantries.
Call us for any enquiries on gantries, slings or hoists (08) 9456 1661
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Another Successful Product Training Day!
The day was described as "informative, useful and enjoyable". Shaun Lyon and Lee Brennan spent the day focusing on Pressure Care, Patient Handling and Cushions.
The afternoon is very "hands on" and gave the occupational therapists a chance to really get a feel for the slings and hoists available, with some of them hopping in themselves!
HospEquip WA now has a fantastic showroom to showcase our products. Feel free to pop into Perth's Office to have a look!
Make your way to 21 Tulloch Way Canning Vale 6155.
Shop Open Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm.
03.04.14 Hire with HospEquip
Hiring with HospEquip benefits: VIEW FLYER for WA or VIEW FLYER for VICTORIA.
- All equipment is serviced to manufacturers guidelines
- All equipment is sanitised before leaving our premises
- No storage and cleaning facilities required
- Delivery and pick-up available to metro area
- A range of products available to suit individual needs
- No huge capital outlay and ongoing maintenance costs
01.04.14 HospEquip Launches New Webpage
We are very pleased to launch our new website in the endeavour to provide product, news and company information at your finger tips.
The new product page will make it easier to navigate and find specific information on the items available in WA and Victoria.
If you come across any glitches please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We wish to ensure the website is running as smooth as possible for your benefit.
18.03.14 HospEquip WA provides Professional Development for OT's
On March 14th, 2014 HospEquip hosted a training day for a group of OT's.
Shaun Lyon presented the HospEquip showroom, Invacare beds, pressure care, hoists, slings and some shower and bathroom equipment.
OT's had the opportunity to build up professional development hours they must complete and also have an insight into the array of products we provide.
Not only were the products displayed to the OT's but Shaun took them through a "hands on" workshop, giving the participants the chance to hop in the slings, beds and hoists to get a real feel for them.
Understanding the products is imperative to ensuring their clients are receiving the excellent treatment their OT wants to provide.
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In the beautiful northern California wine country of Napa and Sonoma, someone is making suspicious profits buying and selling shares in Silicon Valley companies. Are Silicon Valley executives visiting their luxurious wine country homes conspiring with local residents to break the law?
After the arrests of several wine country residents, a bossy sheepdog decides to take matters into his own paws. He herds the accused and other suspects together so that they will discuss the case—against the advice of their lawyers.
With the sheepdog's aid, can the lawyers juggle difficult witnesses and clueless clients to discover the truth before the innocent are punished and the guilty escape justice?
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