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When a healthcare provider with limited IT resources wanted a full-service accounts payable system, BerkOne configured a simple web-based solution as part of a two-phased implementation plan.
In spring 2015, a large healthcare provider approached BerkOne looking for a solution to automate their accounts payable process. The company had been working with paper invoices for decades. They routinely spent hours each week photocopying and routing paperwork around the office and were frustrated by the lack of transparency and accountability in their invoicing workflow. Complicating matters, over the past two decades, the traditional "hospital" had morphed into a health network in nine counties and two states. Ultimately, they were looking to bring their process into the digital age.
Meanwhile, the company was also in the midst of implementing an electronic health record (EHR) system across the organization, which would bring the organization in line with the standards outlined by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and allow many departments and processes to go paperless. It seemed like a natural time for the AP team to make the switch, but the client had some reservations. Employees were already under pressure to learn and navigate the intricacies of the EHR system, and the new processes that came with it. On top of this, the organization's IT resources were already working at full capacity to manage the EHR deployment.
When BerkOne Regional Accounts Manager Sherry Silliman met with the client, she knew FileBound was the ideal solution but worried about the implementation process. Would client team members be ready to take on a new system while still entangled in the EHR implementation? Was there a way to meet the client's immediate goals while minimizing the need for training and additional IT support?
A Phased Approach
Sherry assembled a team of BerkOne's business process experts to architect a workable solution. Combining their FileBound expertise, deep experience with web forms and years of business workflow consultation, the team envisioned a two-phased implementation for the client. During the first phase, they would utilize forms to configure a "light," web browser-based view of FileBound that would be accessible directly within the client's email, without having to login to the online AP workflow system. In the second phase, once the client had completed EHR implementation, the full-blown FileBound workflow system would be introduced to all users.
Ultimately, BerkOne's ability to adapt to the organization's level of readiness won them the business and allowed the client to begin streamlining their invoicing process with minimal technical resources and training.
How We Did It
To accommodate a paperless AP process that does not require system access, BerkOne handles the intake and scanning of invoices, using OCR technology to capture invoice header information (e.g., vendor name and invoice number, date and total amount), and inputs the invoice into the FileBound system. From there, the system sends an email to the appropriate approving manager. The email includes a custom-designed, form-based table displaying standard invoice data as well as a notes section. The invoice image is also included as an email attachment, accompanied by Approve or Deny options. With all critical details accessible within the email itself, the reviewer is able to complete authorization without ever having to access the online AP system. Business rules then determine which AP clerk will receive the invoice and input the remaining detail transactional data into the client's ERP system.
This simplified version of the application has been in use for over a year now, and through comprehensive training provided by BerkOne, the client's AP team has become well-versed in the complete FileBound system. BerkOne is currently gearing up for Phase 2 of implementation, which will introduce system access to approving managers and sync up FileBound with the company's ERP system. This new workflow will allow most invoices to be routed for approval without clerical involvement (touchless invoicing), affording the AP team additional time and cost savings.
The Result
When the client came to BerkOne, they were physically handling 16,000 invoices a month shuffling paperwork from desk to desk to obtain approvals. Invoices arriving by email were printed out for processing. When an approver was on vacation or an envelope was misplaced, invoices became difficult – if not impossible – to track down, delaying payment and increasing the risk for delinquency and loss of supplier discounts. Working with a paper-based invoices also made archiving a challenge and meant that when auditors requested samples, hours of printing and copying were required to accommodate their request.
Just over the course of Phase 1, the organization reports markedly faster invoice processing time, and a decrease in operating costs due to clerical time savings and reduction in paper and ink expense through digital handling of emailed invoices. The company's most recent audit also lacked its typical stressors, as the auditor enjoyed view-only access to needed files within the AP system. Since moving to FileBound, the AP process has become more transparent to the AP team.With a complete audit trail, showing who touched which invoice and when, the AP team keeps tabs on open invoices and hold employees accountable for their role in the process. Additional documents such as packing slips are imaged, which provides evidence that goods were received to support invoice payment. The company also now enjoys improved cash flow control, thanks to a clear view of spend and improved data accuracy. And on top of this, the AP system has provided new insights on the workload and productivity of staff – valuable insights when assessing staffing needs during company acquisitions and expansions.
BerkOne looks forward to helping the client further streamline their operations in Phase 2, when touchless invoicing will be introduced and fully automated accounts payable will become a reality.

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U.S. to proceed with extradition in Huawei case, guaranteeing months of tension
The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed today that it will continue seeking the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, guaranteeing months of multi-country tension over the high-profile case.
The department said it would meet a Jan. 30 deadline to formally request Meng's extradition from Canada.
"We will continue to pursue the extradition of defendant Ms. Meng Wanzhou, and will meet all deadlines set by the U.S./Canada Extradition Treaty," Justice Department spokesman Marc Raimondi said. "We greatly appreciate Canada's continuing support in our mutual efforts to enforce the rule of law."
Hours before the U.S. statement was issued, China warned both Canada and the U.S. that there would be consequences should the case proceed. Meng faces multiple U.S. charges related to alleged breaches of international sanctions against Iran.
Her arrest by Canadian authorities has prompted a furious response from China. It is now sparring with Canada over the arrest of several Canadian citizens, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been reaching out to other world leaders to raise awareness of what Canada calls "arbitrary" punishment.
Confirmation that the U.S. intends to proceed with the case could mean many more months of court filings and appeals under Canada's extradition process.


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Sonoro Choral Society
Sonoro Choral Society, 1604 181st Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(Auditions are held only when spaces become available.)
(Dues are $35 per month)
Elysium was founded in the fall of 2018 and is a select ensemble auditioned from within our larger chorus. The vision and purpose is to be a year round high level acapella ensemble that can be hired out for public and private performances.
The Sonoro Women's Choir
1603 Rainier St
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(Prepared piece, range a skills test, simple sight reading test)
(Dues are $35 per month)
(2 hour weekly rehearsals running from mid January-mid June, and mid-July-mid December)
Sonoro Choral Society is currently comprised of two performing ensembles, the Sonoro Women's Choir (SWC) and the Sonoro Scandinavian Children's Choir (SSCC). The principal chorus, the SWC, was originally founded in 2007 as a mixed choir but reorganized as a women's choir in 2011. Since then the women's choir has blossomed from a small group of non-auditioned singers to a vetted chorus of approximately 30 high caliber vocalists. The SWC performs a wide range of choral literature from large works such as Gustav Holst's "Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda" to cutting edge contemporary pieces by Ola Gjeilo to popular show tunes.


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The news reported on more parents resorting to bribing their children to behave appropriately or perform expected tasks, things their parent's just expected. Kids today are given goodies to not act up in restaurants, brush their teeth, get good grades, and sleep in their own bed through the night.
In the business world governing boards call it "pay for performance". In both cases it requires big and bigger bribes over time to induce the desired behavior. One mom noted her child frequently asks "what are you going to give me?"
Some experts shared their concern about rewards being excessive in light of the behavior. One father promised a child a Nintendo Wii game system for scoring a couple of goals in a soccer game. The business counterpart can be seen by perusing the latest Sallie Mae SEC filing.
CEO Thomas Fitzpatrick made $16.6 million in 2006, nearly $14 million in stock and option awards, not altogether different than the Wii video game. What happened to giving kids a fair allowance and then trying to get them to forget about money as they fulfill their individual and family responsibilities? Likewise, what happened to paying employees fairly, giving the a good job to do and the resources to succeed?
Instead the board suite is poisoned by the same disease as many of today's parents. The CEO is but another employee, one with an important leadership job. Is their task no better than potty training that they need to be bribed to perform?


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All living things are built with DNA encoding which is the instructions for cells to become the life form that the DNA has determined it to be. All cells are made up of compounds, chemicals, and minerals that are ultimately found in simple dirt. If you put a seed into the ground it will become what its DNA encoding was inside the seed, it could be the most poisonous plant in the world or the most nutritious vegetable, it could be a giant oak tree or a blade of grass, and all of these draw their building blocks from dirt and water as they grow, and when they die they eventually become dirt again. The Bible says that God made man from the dirt of the ground and true to the Word we can find all of our composition contained in the right handful of dirt, also that all things living are made up of DNA, and cells no matter what life form it is or what environment it inhabits…..Is it really that hard to see God in all of this, is it really that far out there?
Taking Ground
Taking Ground – Intercessory Prayer Conference
When – Friday and Saturday June 10th and 11th Starting at 10am Friday morning.
Where - Church in Motion 1099 Queen Ave. S.W. Albany Oregon 97322 (Across the street from West Albany High School)
How much? – It's free to all, an offering will be taken during the meeting but there is no charge for the conference or any materials.
Conference Focus -The Taking Ground Prayer Conference will focus on the power of intense intercession over our cities, the organizing of effective prayer strategies, and intercession teams to win those cities for the Kingdom. We are actually going to teach the dynamics of spiritual warfare, prayer walking, and prayer mapping your city as well as ways to focus on the biggest issues in those areas. We are not just looking to pray for our cities we are looking to win those cities for Christ and to see a powerful awakening of the Gospel in our Nation!
The conference will have three sessions on Friday, then Saturday morning at 10:00am we will start off with a prayer walking event that will lead into worship and intercession Saturday afternoon. The sessions are as follows.
Friday Session 1 - 10:00am – 1:00pm – Warfare intercession – In this session we will be talking about waking up, encouraging, or stirring up the intercessory warrior in all of us. We don't just want to pray for our cities we want to win them! We want to take ground for the Kingdom of God and we realize that passive half hearted prayer will never accomplish that. If you come for nothing else, come to learn or be encouraged to war in the spirit. We will have special guest Melvia Cunningham to help lead us in prayer/warfare. Melvia is a spiritual bundle of dynamite, literally a lot of power in a small package. Melvia comes to us from Portland Oregon and has spent the majority of her life taking ground in intercession.
Friday Lunch - 1:00pm – 2:00pm (Lunch will be Provided in our fellowship hall)
Friday Session 2 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm - Prayer mapping and prayer walking your city, strategies for effectively changing your city spiritually and winning your city for the Kingdom of God. This session will be specifically aimed at equipping the Church with established and creative ways to approach city wide intercession. We will also have special guest speakers Pastor Daniel and Melinda Koehler from Tanzania Africa who will share testimonies and strategy that they have employed in over thirty years of ministry in Central and Eastern Africa.
Friday Dinner Break - 4:00pm – 6:30pm (on your own)
Friday Evening Session - 7:00pm – Oh this is gonna be good!!!! Worship – prophetic prayer – with an emphasis on personal ministry. We are literally going to stir up the gift of God in each other, as well as believing God for a powerful impartation of intercessory prayer in His Church!
1 Timothy 4:14 "Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by
prophecy by with the laying on of hands of the elders."
2 Timothy 1:6-7 "Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in
you by the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of
power and of love and a sound mind."
Saturday June 11th – Morning session – 10:30am – We will have a time of worship and instruction and then will will prayer walk our local neighborhoods putting prayer into action!
Saturday Lunch – 1:00pm – 2:00pm (lunch will be provided in our fellowship hall)
Saturday Worship and Intercession – 2:00pm – We will be going into a time of Worship and intercession at the Church while some teams will be continuing to prayer walk our city. We wanted to announce a time that this would end, but we are really believing God for amazing testimonies of what happens during the prayer walks. Please come to this conference believing God for big things! We want to see Churches and prayer teams all across our across our City, State, and Nation, catch a vision for what God can do through a Church that is intent on seeing the Kingdom of Heaven loosed on Earth!
Lord, rescue me
How many times have we found ourselves distraught and overcome by the difficulties that are happening in our lives? It is hard to endure and always seems to go on longer than it should. We are desperate. We cry out to God for victory. Lord, make it all just go away.
To use a cliché, "Life is not easy". The Lord never promised us it would be.
Good news is that when we stay under the umbrella of God's protection, His care and His instruction- we can carry on in victory. This all hinges on what we choose though.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are saved. Proverbs 18:10
What does that mean to run to the name of the Lord?
How would we be saved by His name?
Because of what Jesus did for us, we can come to the Father and petition Him in the name of Jesus. Without the name of Jesus Christ, without the finished work of Jesus, we cannot approach God.
There is no other Name by which we are saved.
It is through Jesus that we are saved from our sins. We must first repent of those sins before we can be rescued. When we come to Him humbly repenting, the good news is that He is faithful and just to forgive us. Every time.
When we reject Jesus, we choose death and destruction.
When we choose Jesus, we choose life.
So, follow God's way, it leads to abundant life.
The Beginning of the End (A challenge)
It's been awhile since I have posted anything on Zionfire. I have wanted to put up a new posting for a long time but what I wanted to post seemed to be so out of place on this site. Most of what I have posted here is Biblical or Spiritual revelation and most of that has been topics that have been either tough or challenging for the Church. Although it is ironic that most of what I have posted doesn't seem to be as challenging for those outside the Church.
Today I wanted to address something a little 'outside the box'. So I will begin by saying that unless you have been living in another dimension, in a coma, or totally asleep for the last 10 or 20 years, you will notice that the United States and the rest of the 'civilized' world is on a crash course with a New World Order. We as Christians know that the end times are coming just as the book of Revelation, Daniel, Amos, and many other Prophets have revealed. Some Christians think that these times are a long way off and we wont see these things during our life on Earth. My response to that is, "are you absolutely deaf, blind, and spiritually dead!!!!!" For one it is hard for me to believe that there is a people that are so focused on themselves and their own personal safety and comfort that they would want their children or grandchildren to face the anti-christ and the New World Government so they didn't have to. Secondly if you have read the Word of God concerning the events of the end times then you know without a shadow of a doubt that we are seeing these events unfold before our very eyes.
Also for many of you who have studied the history of the United States, and Europe you know that there have been a great number of events that have already occurred over the last few hundred years that have set the stage for a World with the technology and ability for a few extremely wicked and satanically controlled people to rule the World. I would really like to write lengthy articles(I still may do that) and make a few videos on the subject, but I thought I would open this can of worms with a challenge. This is a challenge to those who believe that we are living in the end times(or the beginning of the end, if you wish) and to those who do not believe it, but are open to listening to another point of view.
I am going to post a series of videos that explain to anyone the true condition of America and the rest of the World. These videos will explain many of the conditions of our Governments, financial systems, and social ideologies that are making it possible for us to fall so hard, so fast. I mean have you ever wondered why a 'free' Country like America with such a strong Constitution and Bill of Rights could completely unravel into a Socialist tyranny throwing away their inalienable rights for ridiculous lies, and do it all in one generation? Why are we not putting up more of a fight? Have even we who believe been mentally trained to lay down all that we love and hold dear to go along with this wicked plan?
I challenge you as I took this very same challenge myself a couple of years ago, to watch these videos and discover what I did. See if you can watch these videos and walk away unchanged in your mind and in your heart.
Some will question why I would post something like this on a site dedicated to Gospel teaching and truth, but I will tell you that I feel an overwhelming sense of urgency to tell people what is happening and to expose what has been overtaking us for so long.
Video 1) Agenda 21 the grinding down of America
Video 2) The Fall of the Republic (full version)
Video 3) America Freedom to Fascism
Video 4) Iron Mountain – The Blueprint for tyranny
In addition to these four Documentaries I also want to add two more. These two documentaries are shorter and are specifically aimed at teaching us what happened and how it happened step-by-step so that all the blanks are filled. It was just a few years ago that I began learning about all this stuff and my eyes were really opened up as to what was happening in the World around me, giving me a new sense of urgency about the times in which we live. Some people will argue that we should focus on the 'positive' things and not worry about the 'scary' things that are going on around us. Well all I have to say is that if we really are a people of faith then our reaction to truth will not be fear, and we will not need sweet little lies to keep our spirit happy(what kind of spirit is that anyway). So if you are like me and really like detailed teaching on the things you learning then you will really like these two short documentaries. I will say as a kind of warning from the get go that the second documentary 'The collapse of the American dream' does have a couple of references or scenes that I personally feel aren't appropriate for children, however it never goes overboard. The reason I am including this documentary is because it is so good at explaining the truth through animation concerning exactly what has happened to the America we all believe truly existed. I guarantee you that if you take the time to even watch half of these documentaries you will begin to see what is happening to our Country in a whole new light. Then after seeing these things I challenge you to read the Book of Revelation without seeing it in a whole new light as well.
Video 5) Money as Debt
Video 6)The collapse of the American dream
A quick note about master cleanse and fasting
I believe in prayer and waiting on God as I know you all do as well. And as most of you do I also believe in prayer and fasting. To me fasting has always been a time of devoted prayer and waiting on God while cutting out every hindrance in my life that includes hobbies, projects, food or any other distracting thing(I usually drink water though, especially when fasting in the boonies). Paul even said in 1 Corinthians(1 Cor 7:5) that husbands and wives should never deny one another intimacy unless by agreement for a time of prayer and fasting. So needless to say fasting is usually a time for focusing solely on intercession and prayer and almost nothing else. In the last few years I have heard of some interesting fasts some of which were pretty amusing. One fast that I heard of was two guys committing to eat only milkshakes during their time of fasting. I'm not trying to knock other folks but I really think the Church especially the intercessors and prayer warriors need to get back to serious fasting and prayer appealing to Heaven for the power of God to move on Earth.
I do know however that there are many people who just have a crazy hard time with the fasting part of prayer and fasting, I know there are times that that has been my challenge as well. So I thought I would share this video from youtube about the masters cleanse. It is a solid food fast that cleanses your body from toxins(nobody needs that more than Americans) and it helps you fast while you are praying. In fact it is kind of prophetic to detox and cleanse your body during a time of prayer, oh that the Church would be spiritually detoxed and cleansed! Any way here is the link to that video-
If you are new to fasting and prayer you will find that within a couple of days of going at it that you will feel such an open connection with Heaven that the lack of food won't matter as much. Your times of prayer will increase in intensity even if your physical energy level is not at it's best. And wow, for me I hear the Spirit of God so much clearer while on a fast, in fact it is never a good idea to fast without a pen and note pad nearby(forget the computer it will snag you), because you will be hearing alot more than usual. And during a time of fasting your hunger for the Word of God and the revelation that you get from the Word will increase sometimes the level of that increase is very high. The only thing I would really encourage with a fast is to prepare for a fast a couple days in advance so you are free to go after God with as few hindrances and interruptions as possible. And if you have hobbies, or interests, or even idols that demand your undivided attention, do not give them any place in your life during a time of fasting(as if idols belong in your life at all),…God hates competition. And that is really what a fast is about it is about giving God your undivided attention, so He can give you His.
Where Did Jesus Get It? …Plagiarism in the Church
Then He [Jesus] went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, "Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!"
Where did Jesus get the material for His teachings?
Most simply speaking, Jesus got it from scripture and the Father God.
Jesus did not try to pawn off someone's teachings as His own- word for word or regurgitated with some new revelation spun on it. Jesus got His stuff straight from the source.
Of course, we could all say that what we sing, pray or write is our own if it originated with the Bible. That is saying, we could legitimately claim that it was our own IF that was where we actually got inspired. Today though, it is more often than not that we read something somewhere, heard a song, or whatever and had an "Aha!" moment where we wanted to spread this idea or revelation and then take credit for it. Granted there are the cases of inadvertent credit taken, but that is -not- what we are talking about here. We are talking finding a great thing and turning it out as our own or flat out trolling the internet or books and so on for material to rehash as our own.
It's plagiarism. It's deception, it's self-promotion, it's sin. It gets particularly sticky when we are talking about spiritual things, as we are today. After all, everyone can read the Bible and get the same message out of a portion of scripture then teach about it.
For example: We hear someone give a sermon and it inspires us to share it. That is good to do if we say we heard a sermon and so and so person said such and such. It is plagiarism when we are inspired by someone's sermon and then re-fabricate it and share it as our own revelation.
What is the difference? Motive.
Why is this happening in the Church?
In a nutshell, the hard truth is that the Church is not going to the source: the Lord. The Church is complacent and out of shape. She does not know how to talk to God or listen to Him. She never reads her Bible anymore. How can she hear if the Church rarely or never converses with the Lord or seeks His face? We already know the answer. She cannot.
How have you seen this issue play out in the Church?
Have you made this mistake before?


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The Volksfiesta events were envisioned and executed by a team of students from our Senior school. We had over 30 events each unique with creative twist. The editorial team coordinated by Ms MSL Sanjana, have details on the various events that took place on 31st August 2018. We will add the photograph links shortly.
FOOTBALL–Rachel Elengical
The Football tournament was always the most anticipated event in Volksfiesta, not only for the players but also for the audience. This year, we saw strategic and skillful plays that set the field on fire and each team fought hard to bring their school to the top. Each player had their own unique abilities, complementing each others' agility, strength and technique to contribute to the already adrenaline pumped matches. Even the audience gave it their all in cheering for their teams in order to motivate them. In the end, Inventure Academy's tenacious plays earned them the first position, followed closely by Deens Academy in second. All the Deens teams made it far, Deens Gunjur lost to CMR in the Quarter Finals after besting Foundation School, Deens Whitefield ( A) lost to Inventure Academy in the semifinals and Deens Whitefield Team (B) lost in the finals. Each of our teams did us proud.
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BASKETBALL-Rachel Elengical
Volksfiesta's Basketball tournament was an impressive display of talent and ability. The matches were short, but were filled with tension and energy. The players had to be precise, agile and aggressive, and they delivered that and more on the grounds. The boys' matches were quick and aggressive, while the girls' were more calculated and speedy. Each player had a good sense of the immediate actions that they had to take in every moment, and though there were some fallbacks like painful injuries, the players came out more motivated and stronger than before. In the boys' division, Deens Academy emerged as winners followed by Inventure Academy. In the girls' division, Brigade school took the trophy with Deens Academy following closely.
One of the most popular events of Volksfiesta 2018 was Masquerade, or more commonly known, the Fashion Show. This event for grades 9-12 brought about an emphasis on accessories, especially masks. The participants were given points on various factors such as time management, ingenuity, mask design, style, and presentation. All of the students displayed creativity in their own ways by adding a unique and personal touch to each of their outfits and a demo was shown by our own students of Deens Academy. The participating schools displayed their interpretations in various ways, one school choosing a tribal theme with their masks painted on, while another transported the audience through a history of masks, assigning them various countries such as Greece, Egypt and Spain. At the end, it was NCFE who took the position of first place, followed by CMR PU, with the both the schools impressing not only the audience, but also the judges with their flamboyant masks, and fitting song choices.
THE HUNT-Antara Naik
The Hunt was an incredibly exciting and arguably the most anticipated event at Volksfiesta. It had the students enthusiastically running up and down the bustling campus frantically searching for their treasure. The challenges were creatively overcome and the participants cleverly solved each carefully crafted riddle. Right from rolling out chapatis to rigorous physical activities like skipping, The Hunt tested a wide range of everyday skills. Won by DPS East and backed by NCFE, the hunt left the students mentally drained and exhausted, but they parted ways with memories that they will cherish forever.
ANANDO MILAN -MSL Sanjana, Prithvi Prakash
Anando Milan was an Indian Classical Music event centered around the main theme of "Zest" where the participants had to pick Ragas that would bring about that feeling. They were judged based on the Sur, Taal, complexity and their overall performance. An event with one of the highest registrations, the students brought along an electronic instrument such as a tabla or tanpura and were given 5 minutes to impress the judges with their performance. Our own students of Deens Academy opened the event and set the mood for the participants, who presented their own melodious renditions and breathtaking performances. It was extremely hard to pick the winners given that all the students portrayed their talents in a beautiful way, but it was Vydehi School of Excellence who won first place and GIIS who took home the second place.
SHIPWRECK–Kimara Vashist
Shipwreck was a personality based event where the participants were judged on their personalities and their perspectives on various topics and situations. The event consisted of 5 rounds and begin with the participants filling in introduction forms about themselves consisting of questions regarding their point of view on various situations. In the next round, the participants were paired up randomly and were given the opportunity to get to know each other in just 2 minutes. Next, they were asked to make a gift for their partner which he/she would like and were given only 30 mins. Later the pair was asked to exchange the gifts and give reasons why they chose to make that particular object and also had to explain the relevance of that gift to their partner. After a questionnaire and one on one talk with the judges regarding the form they had filled in the beginning, the judges raised questions on the given information in the last round participants were given situation and were asked how they'd react in those situations and why they'd react like that. At the end it was NCFE who won first place followed by CMR PU at second place.
POSTER MAKING–MSL Sanjana, Varshika Rajan
Product presentation was a thrilling event where the participating students had to advertise the product given to them in a manner which would instantly capture the viewer's attention while effectively highlighting the object at hand. A range of products such as packaged fruit juice, earphones, water purifier, etc were selected through a lottery system and the students were given 45 minutes to finish the poster and it's distinctive three elements. Judged on their creativity, brand name, tagline and the relevance, each pair was then given 5 minutes to present their products to the judges and impress them. Certainly it was a tough decision for the judges, two teams managed to outshine everyone else, which were Gopalan Deeksha in first position with their innovative jacket, and NCFE coming in second place with their creative play on a coffee table.
PHOTOGRAPHY–MSL Sanjana
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words and keeping that in mind, the participants of this event had to portray their theme in 6 pictures. Each team was given a few hours to roam around the campus, attending the various events for inspiration and attempting capture that perfect moment which would fit their theme. The students then had to present the pictures they took to the judges who factored in creativity, adherence to the theme and the overall presentation into their decision. After listening to their interpretations and analyzing the photographs, GEAR took home the first place, and NCFE won the second place, both school showcasing their talents through personal yet creative photographs.
MUMBO JUMBO–MSL Sanjana
In this event for grades 1 to 5, a team of 5 students were given the task of creating a story woven from information chosen randomly from three bowls: character, setting and problem situation within the time restraint of half an hour. The students displayed their eccentric and interesting ideas and let their imagination run wild, successfully impressing both the judges and the audience. After being judged on the basis of their creativity, language and presentation skills and flow of thought, DPS Whitefield won first place followed by GIS which came in at second place, who presented their stories with passion, confidence and clarity
ZENTANGLE–MSL Sanjana
Zentangle as an art form is non-representational and unplanned, and in this event students had to use patterns and shapes to create a form of doodle art representing the theme "Zest- Simple Pleasures". Creating as pairs, the participants were given an hour and an A3 sheet to let their mind wander and express their ideas freely. Though they may be only children of grades 6 to 8, the amount of of effort and talent that these students showcased was impressive. They were judged on the basis of the creativity of their ideas, overall presentation and neatness. Though all of students did a tremendous job and successfully highlighted the theme in their masterpieces, it was NCFE who won first place and Whitefield Global School who came in at second.
MINUTE TO WIN IT–MSL Sanjana
A play on the famous international game show franchise, Minute to Win It consisted of students from grades 9 to 12 undertaking tasks for a time period of one minute for each task. This required the students to think quick on their feet, and learning how to overcome the obstacle which came in their way. All in all, it was enjoyable and fun filled event with the students visibly thriving under the existing time constraints. The decisions of the judges resulted in DPS Whitefield taking home the award for first place with their spontaneous decisions and practical solutions.
FOLK MELODIES-MSL Sanjana
An event which required a choir of little ones to use instruments to perform a group song, Folk Melodies showcased the enthusiastic participation of the little ones as they presented a song to a panel of judges who gave points based on delivery and cohesiveness, coordination, choice of song and harmony. From their creative outfits to their passionate musical performance, all of the teams truly gave it their all. They successfully highlighted the diverse culture of India in their presentation through the universal language of music. Though all of the teams did a great job, NCFE won the first place and Vydehi School of Excellence came in at second place, impressing the judges in all aspects, from their choice of props to their harmonious skills.
BATTLE OF BANDS–MSL Sanjana
Garnering a huge crowd, Battle of Bands was an exciting and memorable event, with each school sending a representative of their best musicians and singers. Requiring to present a rock or pop song, the students had to had to factor in their tempo, pitch, harmony, synchronization and the clarity of lyrics in order to deliver their best performance. All of the participating schools definitely got the audience moving along with the beat, and the powerful vocals along with the excellent instrumentals managed to impress everyone listening. Each school presented their songs in their own unique ways, with some depending heavily on the electric guitar and another school incorporating the flute in their performance. With their professional sound, GIS took home the first position, followed by CMR National PU College who won second position.
WHAT'S THE GOOD WORD-MSL Sanjana
A different take on the traditional Spell Bee, What's The Good Word tested the vocabulary of children from grades 6 to 8. Over the course of 4 round, including a written round, the students had to perform under the time pressure in recalling the appropriate word given. It was visible hat all the students had put in their best efforts and worked effectively as a team to successfully pass through to the next round. At the end, it was GIIS who emerged as winners followed by DPS Whitefield who won second place.
PANTOMIME–Rohini Indurthi
With the theme of "Happiness Quotient", participants from grades 1 to 5 astounded everyone by expressing themselves brilliantly, even with the given restrictions. Acting onstage is hard enough, but even without them, the children put on an admirable show and did not let this hold them back. The event was wonderfully organised and coordinated and the sound effects and costumes were on point. Each team showcased their talents with the key themes of zest, enjoyment and simplicity. After being judged on the basis of expressions and depictions of theme, costumes and background score, relevance to the theme and creativity and presentation, DPS Whitefield were announced as the winners, followed by Whitefield Global School who won second place.
DOUBLE TROUBLE–MSL Sanjana, Rohini Indurthi
Taking inspiration from two famous personalities, students participating in this event were given the task of creating a humorous dialogue with the aid of props and inventive costumes to find solutions for a happier life. The budding young performers displayed their talent by showcasing their interpretations on how to enjoy life's simple pleasures and creating a balance. The students were judged on presentation and acting prowess, relevance of background score, audience response and moral of the story. Each pair successfully brought about a smile on the faces of everyone in the audiences. Though it presented itself as a tough decision to the judges, it was announced that DPS Whitefield took home the first place.
POETRY PRESENTATION–MSL Sanjana
Renowned poet Robert Frost said, "Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and that thought has found words." In this event, students from grades 9-12 were given a topic on the spot based on which they had to write a poem within the 40 minutes given to them. They were judged on the basis of confidence, content and language, clarity of speech and voice modulation, timing and audience reaction. The students used the time given to them effectively and presented some incredibly thought provoking and meaningful poems, their play on words differing with their own unique styles and personalities. The amount of efforts which the students had put in was clear as each of them created their own language of interpretations. After much discussion by the judges, the decisions revealed that DPS East won first place followed by CMR PU who came in at second place.
NUKKAD NATAK–Rohini Indurthi
Nukkad Natak kicked off the day's events with the participants bringing about light to the very real problems that we, as members of the society, face today. The various teams presented their outstanding acts through a number of issues such as the spread of fake news, the way it's exaggeration on social media affects us and how people use this to put each other down, emphasizing on the disadvantage of technology in this aspect. The students' stage presence, clarity and confidence instantly captured the attention of the audience and judges, with an understanding of the emotions the message carries. In the end, it was NCFE which managed to present a flawless performance and won the first place.
SING A SONG OF SIX PENCE–MSL Sanjana
Students of grades 1 and 2 were given the opportunity to perform a musical in this event where the children took a song and performed an act with the 5 minutes given to them. The various teams brought about their songs to life with their inventive and original performances and managed to charm the whole audience. They were judged on the basis of their presentation and acting prowess, the relevance of the background score, creativity and the inclusivity of costume and props. All of the students showcased their talents with confidence and clarity and it was visible that it would be an extremely tough decision for the judges. Finally, the results were announced with Euro School winning first place and DPS Whitefield coming in at second place.
MELANGE-MSL Sanjana
Melange was an exhilarating event which required students to creatively present a fusion of two dance forms within the given time limit and they were judged on the basis of their overall presentation, synchronization, costume, choreography and coordination among the dancers. The students of grades 6-8 representing their various schools expressed their artistic talents in their own unique ways, with most of the teams pairing an English song with a traditional Indian dance. Their innovative outfits, attention to detail and the usage of props along with a captivating dance performance truly contributed in making this a memorable event. Though all the teams managed to impress the judges, Vydehi School of Excellence and GIIS took home first and second place respectively.
PRIMORDIAL SPIRITS–MSL Sanjana
Primordial Spirits is an event where each school sent in a group of little ones who were given 5 minutes to perform an act as tribal dancers. They were judged on the basis of choreography, costume and background score, presentation and usage of space, coordination between dancers and adherence to time limit. The students amazed everyone with their innovative and eye catching costumes and their distinctive dance performances. Although each team created a beautiful dance piece, it was Vydehi School of Excellence who won first place followed by GIIS in the second place because of their fluidity and captivating movements and their creative interpretation of the unique culture of India.


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Crazy New Fan Theory Says There's NO Time Travel in 'Avengers 4'
For every great fan theory out there for the upcoming finale to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 3, the still untitled Avengers 4, there are 1,000 crazy theories with zero merit out there to filter through. Unfortunately, some of those crazy theories end up getting some traction and lead some fans down the wrong path. This new theory from Reddit user, thatdudeiknew, is one of those theories. We'll start with the theory itself, and then we'll break it down from there.
'The "leaked" pictures of Avengers 4 may be fake, and time travel is either not in Avengers 4 or it is used in ways we have not seen yet.
Now initially that theory may seem far fetched, as Marvel would never try to fool its audience right? Well, certain actors have been given fake scripts and the trailers have been altered some, so I would say it's not unreasonable that Marvel could have taken a few pictures and leaked them intentionally. Marvel has been pretty good about keeping its secrets so far, and it would seem strange that something like that would be leaked unintentionally. Perhaps Marvel leaked these photos to prevent actual spoilers from being leaked.
Why would Marvel choose to avoid time travel? Many reasons.
Time Travel is a dangerous thing to bring into a fictional universe. It is confusing to viewers and can create massive plot holes.
There are two ways we have seen time travel can work in the MCU (quantum realm and time stone), and both seem unlikely. The first way time travel could be used is through Ant Man, and this is unlikely to me because he's not that popular. It would be a strange creative choice to have him play a significant role in A4 after having no role in A3, especially because a solo Antman movie was released AFTER Infinity War. The last we saw of him was in the quantum realm, so an opening scene would have to involve him in some way if he is to play a significant role. The other alternative to Antman playing a significant role is through the use of the time stone.
There is a theory that Tony will receive the time stone at the beginning of A4 and use that to stop Thanos. There are two problems with that theory. The first is that Tony has no way to get back to Earth currently, as he does not know how to fly a spaceship nor does he have access to one. The other issue with that theory, and it is a significant one, is that this theory has nothing to do with Ant Man. If the set pictures are real, then this theory is incorrect, as Stark is using Antman to time travel instead of the time stone.
So what's the missing piece to this puzzle? Captain Marvel. I expect her to play a much more significant role than people are talking about.'
Okay. Where do we start on this theory, right? So, I guess we'll start at the top. The initial part of the post states that the leaked behind the scenes pictures and videos from Avengers 4 are fake, purposely 'leaked' to try and throw fans off. The poster sites that Marvel is known for throwing fans off with fake trailers and false scripts given to their actors, in case they spoil something.
While this is true, the idea of recreating the entire Battle of New York set from the first Avengers movie, just to throw in Paul Rudd and Robert Downey Jr. would be the most expensive swerve ever! The literal millions of dollars spent to get a few photos and videos 'leaked' to throw fans off is just preposterous. Come on, man!
Secondly, the Reddit user states that introducing time travel into a fictional world is dangerous and could create many plot holes. While this may be true for some amateur writers, Marvel Studios has a firm grasp on what there doing. Also, THIS ISN'T THEIR FIRST GO AT TIME TRAVEL IN THE MCU! They have already explored time travel in Doctor Strange, as well as touched on it in Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man and the Wasp. Not to mention that it has all but been confirmed for the film.
On that note, the poster speaks about Ant-Man with such disregard for the character that it is almost sickening. First off, the user talks as if Ant-Man's first solo film is after Infinity War, but it is actually his second film, and his third MCU appearance overall.
And, while Ant-Man did not have a presence in the third film, Marvel definitely made him a huge player for A4 with their post credits scene in his sequel. When Janet Van Dyne all but spills the beans about time travel when telling Scott Lang to watch out for time vortexes in the Quantum Realm, she practically puts the plot for A4 out there with just one line.
And, with Scott being trapped in the Quantum Realm, these time vortexes will not only be his only real path out, but it explains how he and Tony Stark travel back to the Battle of New York (thus the Quantum Bracelets they're wearing in the leaked pics).
Now, the user talks about the theory that Tony gets a hold of the Time Stone somehow. This part of this crazy theory I partially agree with, because I don't see him getting the stone, unless its with using the Quantum Realm to first travel back to before Thanos has attained it. However, his reasoning doesn't make sense.
Tony can get back to Earth, because Nebula, who also survived the snap, has a ship and can pilot it to Earth. Also, this theory DOESN'T negate Ant-Man's importance to time travel, as I previously stated it would be through the Quantum Realm that Tony gets a hold of the Time Stone.
Finally, this theory puts everything on Captain Marvel's shoulders, even stating that people are downplaying her importance. First off, everyone understands just how important she will be in this film. Just look at the Nick Fury post credit scene! Also, this notion negates his reasoning for Ant-Man NOT being important, as she didn't have any part in Infinity War, either, and she will only have her solo flick just two months prior to A4!
Let's put all of this into perspective. These theories where people try to downplay others' theories and put out their own need to stop, especially when no real thought is put into it. True fans can see all the groundwork that Marvel has put in place, and while we may not have all the answers, we can definitely see past theories like this and not discount what we do know already.
This is one of the best examples of 'take all theories with a grain of salt', as well as 'do research before you speak'.
What do you think of this theory? Do you agree with all the holes in it? Let us know in the comments below!


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Survive and Resist
The Definitive Guide to Dystopian Politics
by Amy L. Atchison and Shauna L. Shames
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How dystopias explain the real world
Authoritarianism is on the march—and so is dystopian fiction. In the brave new twenty-first century, young-adult series like The Hunger Games and Divergent have become blockbusters; after Donald Trump's election, two dystopian classics, 1984 and The Handmaid's Tale, skyrocketed to the New York Times best-seller list. This should come as no surprise: dystopian fiction has a lot to say about the perils of terrible government in real life.
In Survive and Resist, Amy L. Atchison and Shauna L. Shames explore the ways in which dystopian narratives help explain how real-world politics work. They draw on classic and contemporary fiction, films, and TV shows—as well as their real-life counterparts—to offer funny and accessible explanations of key political concepts. Atchison and Shames demonstrate that dystopias both real and imagined help bring theories of governance, citizenship, and the state down to earth. They emphasize nonviolent resistance and change, exploring ways to challenge and overcome a dystopian-style government. Fictional examples, they argue, help give us the tools we need for individual survival and collective resistance. A clever look at the world through the lenses of pop culture, classic literature, and real-life events, Survive and Resist provides a timely and innovative approach to the fundamentals of politics for an era of creeping tyranny.
Amy L. Atchison is associate professor of political science at Valparaiso University. Her work has appeared in Politics and Gender, the Journal of Political Science Education, and PS: Political Science and Politics, among others.
Shauna L. Shames is assistant professor of political science at Rutgers University–Camden. She is the author of Out of the Running: Why Millennials Reject Political Careers and Why It Matters (2017) and coeditor of The Right Women: Republican Party Activists, Candidates, and Legislators (2018).
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"It is truly rare to find a text that so deftly serves as an introduction to core political concepts and political resistance in a way that will resonate with activists and students alike. Survive and Resist shows us how to be intellectually engaged with but not discouraged by ideas that often seem too overwhelming to examine in moments of political despair. It does so in a way that is rigorous and disarming, morally serious and fun. A must-read."
—Alex Zamalin, author of Struggle on Their Minds: The Political Thought of African American Resistance
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Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited (Consoles)
ZJ Penn posted a topic in Coin Op ArcadeThis launches on consoles on June 9th. I don't expect there to be many, but anyone on here picking it up now they've dropped the subscription fee? I pre-ordered mine today from GAME. Traded in Battlefield 4 and FIFA 15 towards it and got over £30, which combined with the £10 gift card I already had and the £5 pre-order fee, means I need to take in like £1.07 on the day. Had to settle for the GAME edition with bonus crowns when I really wanted the Imperial Edition but they were sold out. Hopefully the explorers pack will be in the store so I can upgrade as I think getting a horse for transport early on will be huge - not to mention the plus of being able to play any race in any faction. I've been looking for a solid console MMO for a while. I thought FFXIV might be it, but that became way too hardcore very quickly. To the point that it was almost hostile for someone like me who's relatively new to the genre. I was a lot better at Destiny, but that was riddled with issues. People I know who've had the PC version of this have said it's really come on since the initial launch and a large amount of the game can be played solo, which will be neat. I also like the idea of being able to learn bits of everything and not sticking to those tired Tank/DPS/Healer cliche roles. So yeah, anyone likely to pick this up? I'll probably have to join a guild at some point, but might be cool to get a few of us together too to play some of the content that requires 4+ players.


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Centurion Consulting Group was proud to participate in the 2017 StateScoop 50 Awards Reception honoring the 50 top leaders from the State IT community.
Each year the StateScoop 50 Awards honor the best and brightest who make state government more efficient and effective.
The StateScoop 50 Awards honor executives in the following categories:
• Golden Gov: State Executive of the Year
• State Leadership of the Year
• State IT Innovation of the Year
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Why Should I Move to Idaho?
Posted by Hughes Group Blog Team on Sunday, August 28th, 2016 at 1:12pm.
Along your search for a new place to lay down your roots, you may or may not have thought about moving to Idaho. However, whether or not you should move to a place is a decision that needs to be thoroughly researched. Now, we don't claim to be able to tell you all the pros about moving to Idaho, but here are at least a few things that may help to make that decision.
If you search for Idaho online, you'll probably get things like potatoes, football, and mountain lakes; but if you dig a little deeper, you may find more than you were looking for. Idaho has, over the last few years, found itself on many national top ten lists for numerous reasons. For example, CNBC rated Idaho the tenth best place to live in America, but why? Why has Idaho attracted so much traffic and interest in the last few years?
Safety First
Safety is a priority for everyone. If you consult Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a study done by psychologist Abraham Maslow, safety is one of the most fundamental of human needs. Idaho, though not 100% crime free, is one of the safest metropolitan areas in the nation. It has even been rated by xfinity.com as the fifth safest state in the union. Not to mention that crime rates in Idaho are lower than the national average.
Idaho is the Best of Both Worlds
There are many people that love to be close to the great outdoors, and still many that can't even imagine being away from the city. Luckily, in Idaho, you can do both. Idaho has a unique balance between city and country life with many things to do both downtown and down river. The City of Boise itself is a perfect example of this: in Boise there are hundreds of restaurants, shows, museums, businesses, and more; however, not far removed from Boise are hundreds of lakes, rivers, streams, and other great outdoor destinations.
It Doesn't Cost as Much to Live in Idaho
Idaho is more affordable than probably think. In fact, CNBC rated Idaho as the third most inexpensive American cities. Two of the factors that play a large role in making Idaho more affordable are, first, its population density, and second, its abundant agricultural businesses.
Population Density
It's no secret that there aren't that many people in Idaho, which to some may not seem like a plus, but it actually makes Idaho more affordable. With fewer people, the price of land in Idaho is one of the cheapest in the nation. So, if you are looking to have more land than you already do, chances are you can get more here for the same amount of money.
Agricultural Industry
Idaho's soil and climate make it a perfect place for growing all sorts of food and raising all sorts of livestock. Because there is so much that is produced here in Idaho, the cost of these foods is a little lower; and the quality is much better as well.
Idahoans Work Hard and Play Hard
As far as outdoor adventures go, Idaho has it all; one of the most popular being skiing and snowboarding. With three amazing ski resorts within only a few miles of the Treasure Valley, it's hard to find a good place to enjoy the powder. Not to mention Idaho's amazing resort cities of McCall, Coeur d'Alene, and Sun Valley; so, even if you don't want to head down the slopes, you can still enjoy the amazing environment of these great cities.
Backpacking, and just camping in general, are also some of Idaho's signature pastimes. Outdoor enthusiasts can easily enjoy amazing mountain ranges like the Owyhees, the Tetons, or the Sawtooths. What's even better though is the fact that these mountain paradises, and much more, will nearly be in your backyard. The Owyhees, the Tetons, and the Sawtooths are all within a day's drive of Boise. So, no matter when you want to go, you can get there with relative ease.
The Sawtooth Mountain Range, Taken from Stanley, Idaho.
However, if outdoor activities aren't your thing, Idaho may still have something for you. In Boise alone, there are hundreds of things to do, whether it be to enjoy some time in the library, or catch a show downtown. Major concert tours, comedians, and plays make their way to Boise nearly every year. Not to mention the opportunities to enjoy some Bronco Football, or watch the Steelheads carve up the ice. So, no matter what you are in to, Idaho will have something for you to enjoy.
The Weather is Incredible
Weather here in Idaho is beautiful. We experience all four seasons, with mild summers and winters. In the Treasure Valley, winters temperatures are not too cold and the summer temperatures are in the upper 90s. The Treasure Valley is also usually pretty dry, not much precipitation from year to year.
Idaho is Secluded
Living in Idaho can mean a lot of things, but for those who like their space, the solitude that you can experience there, means more than anything else. Idaho is very much a western state with open space for sightseeing, adventuring, and more. Idaho also, doesn't have that many big cities. Boise is the biggest, and only has about 200,000 people. However, if you want to experience a big city atmosphere, Salt Lake City and Portland are both nearby.
Idaho is a great state with many things to offer, and these are only a few of them. However, if you need more convincing, come and see it for yourself, you won't regret it.


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A shady vermicelli factory in Kunming has been exposed for using water from a pond where people go to wash their feet, Xinhua reports.
The vermicelli, made in Heilinpu village, Kunming, is sold in the nearby city. A local villager tipped off Sina News and brought them to Xiao Long Tan pond, where the factory sources its water.
"The factory has been around for years and often used the water from the Xiao Long Tan pond to make their vermicelli. Lots of villagers wash their vegetables and clothes in the pond, and some kids even throw dirty things into the pond."
According to Xinhua, the factory owner pays to extract water from the pond where people wash their clothes, all in the name of lowering costs of vermicelli – which must be dirt-cheap anyway – or at least it is now. 2.3 yuan per kilogram, to be precise.
The factory did make a cursory nod towards food safety regulations: one of the ponds is clearly marked 'strictly not for washing clothes'. But that's it. Practically everyone washes their clothes in the wrong pond and the factory does nothing about it.
"Furthermore, the people in the factory do not have high cleanliness standards […] The water is stored in another pond right before it is used to make the vermicelli."
First KFC toilet ice, and now feet water vermicelli. It's not like the Chinese are unused to food safety regulation issues cropping up from time to time, ranging from the infamous melamine milk scandal, to candy-coloured yet lethal bubble tea straws. While to some extent we have all become relatively desensitised – just take a look at the continuing popularity of those gutter oil hotpot restaurants – how many of us can literally stomach feet water?
[Image credit: Xinhua // Via: Sina]


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The following was forwarded to me yesterday and I felt it bears repeating. Supposedly this was written by a 21 year old resident of Waco, TX and published in a local paper. Before posting it up I wanted to check the voracity of that claim. Snopes was no help so I eventually went to the paper's online site and sure enough this was published in their opinion column back in November 2010. We are in dire need of more rational thinking adults – you know like this kid. What elsecan I say besides – don't mess with Texas.
Put me in charge . . .
Put me in charge of food stamps. I'd get rid of Lone Star cards; no cash for DingDongs or HoHo's, just money for 50-pound bags of rice and beans, blocks of cheese and all the powdered milk you can haul away. If you want steak and frozen pizza, then get a job.
Put me in charge of Medicaid. The first thing I'd do is to get women Norplant birth control implants or tuballigations. Then, we'll test recipients for drugs, alcohol, and nicotine and document all tattoos and piercings. If you want to reproduce or use drugs, alcohol, smoke or get tats and piercings, then get a job.
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Devo guitar identified! It's a custom-built Ibanez. Thanks Nic.
Man sentenced for selling fake guitars: Seller of counterfeit Gibson Les Pauls get the book thrown at him, and quite rightly.
3:19 AM | Labels: counterfeits, Gibson, Les Paul, News item
Inspiration of the guitar gods: Bert Jansch's North London flat has become a haven for stars who want to learn from the folk legend. Will Hodgkinson (author of the "Guitar Man" and "Song Man" books) speaks to Beth Orton and Bernard Butler.
3:15 AM | Labels: Books, Guitarist news, News item
Fall of the Roman Empire: Strat-O-Blogster Guitar Blog reports that Ed Roman Guitars has folded. The website is still up, but don't go placing any orders!
Bono: "I knew Blair would be a great leader because he was a guitarist": This speaks volumes about Bono.
4:54 AM | Labels: Comment, Guitarist news, News item
Rock Stars Line Up For Giant Guitar Exhibition: Rod Stewart, Paul Weller, Keane and Peter Hook have launched London's Gibson Guitartown exhibition, a collection of giant guitars decorated by Noel Gallagher, Kasabian, Graham Coxon and Razorlight amongst others.
4:50 AM | Labels: charity auction, Gibson, Guitarist news, News item
Q. Are We Not Men? A. We Are Devo.
I saw Devo last night at Shepherd's Bush. They were looking a bit older and greyer (and a little fatter in a couple of cases) than they are in the above photo, but their playing was absolutely spot-on. Very entertaining and totally barmy.
Guitars used were a Steinberger bass (strung right-handed but played left-handed), an Ibanez Talman electric, and a couple of early G&L guitars that sounded fantastic. (I say early G&L because they had a simpler headstock design - without the little pointy bit, if you know what I mean).
There was another bizarre carved-up looking guitar that was used by Bob 1 on "Smart Patrol/Mr DNA" for a rather manic solo and then some mechanism was triggered to break all the strings. I didn't quite see how he did that.
Mark Mothersbaugh (the singer) also played guitar on "Satisfaction" - it was left-handed Strat (played right-handed) with effects pedals gaffer-taped to the body. Also, it seemed to have the 2 centre strings missing.
BTW, does anyone know what the strangely-shaped guitar in the above picture is? I'd love to know. (I don't mean the bass - that looks like a Gibson Ripper with a somewhat modified body!)
UPDATE: A little searching on the web has identified Bob Mothersbaugh's current favoured guitar as being the
ANOTHER UPDATE: The Blue Potato Guitar has been identified! Thanks Nic.
Deepest Purple: 1,800 Guitarists Set World Record Playing 'Smoke on the Water': Blimey! The record's been broken again already. It was only earlier this month that the previous record was set in Kansas, but now it's the Germans who are in the lead. So, where next? I'll be up for participating in a record attempt here in the UK. How does that riff go again?
6:07 AM | Labels: News item, Record Breakers
Staying in tune with guitar owners: C.F. Martin & Co. lets its customers try instruments at party. It's like a tupperware party, but with Martin guitars!
5:58 AM | Labels: acoustic, Martin Guitars
Captain Beefheart's 10 rules for guitarists: Of course, you know this is going to be absolutely barking, now don't you?
8:26 AM | Labels: Guitarist news, News item
Teen musicians learn to make guitars: "I've always wanted to build my own guitar and I finally got the chance," said the North Iowa High School senior as he worked on his instrument during a guitar-building class at Forest City High School. I wish we'd had these kind of opportunities back in my schooldays.
Guide to Pink Floyd's Dark Side: The Oz experiment and other tidbits.
Art or music? Stones guitarist Ron Wood does both: Sorry, but I'd always been under the assumption that music was an artform. Silly me, eh?
6:36 AM | Labels: Guitarist news, News item
How to convert your acoustic guitar to have a cutaway: Warning! Bodge job alert!
5:25 AM | Labels: acoustic, Hideous guitars, News item
Man gets sick benefits for heavy metal addiction: A Swedish heavy metal fan has had his musical preferences officially classified as a disability. The results of a psychological analysis enable the metal lover to supplement his income with state benefits.
Oh dear... Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" guitar failed to sell again. (See yesterday's blog entry, below).
1:56 AM | Labels: Fender, Guitarist news, Mike Oldfield, Telecaster
Tubular Bells guitar due to be sold
It's up for sale again!
This guitar is the original 1967 Fender Telecaster used by Mike Oldfield and was the only electric guitar sound source on his breakthrough "Tubular Bells" debut LP. The guitar was formerly owned by Marc Bolan, it was originally white, has had refins and was then stripped to natural. The middle pickup is a Bill Lawrence, routed and fitted by Mike Oldfield and his father in their garden shed.
The guitar is estimated to fetch between £25,000 and £35,000 when it goes under the hammer at Bonhams in London, although the last time this was put up for sale in May 2006 (on eBay) the auction ended at £7,501.00 - reserve not met (i.e. unsold). Mike Oldfield is donating all proceeds from the sale to the mental health charity Sane. I hope he manages to sell it this time.
3:30 AM | Labels: charity auction, Fender, Guitarist news, Mike Oldfield, Telecaster
Felix the Cat goes Psychedelic!
Here's the third in what would appear to be a series of Felix the Cat guitars from none other than the legendary
1:57 AM | Labels: acoustic, Martin Guitars, Product news, wacky finishes
Weighty recognition: C.F. Martin & Co. honoring songwriter with special guitars: That's Robbie Robertson of The Band, who supposedly put Martin's hometown of Nazareth on the rock 'n' roll map.
5:14 AM | Labels: acoustic, Guitarist news, Martin Guitars, Product news
What a drag it is getting old...: The Rolling Stones, Seaclose Park, Isle Of Wight 2007. (Look out for my review of The Rolling Stones' "Biggest Bang" DVD box set, coming soon!)
Book Review: Gibson Guitars: Ted McCarty's Golden Era 1948-1966 Showcases Guitar's History over at blogcritics.org.
Marc Bolan's Flying V is a 21st Century Buy: Kerry Morgan forks out £37,000 at auction for Bolan's guitar, which he's going to display in Wales' only private club for smokers. I hope he's going to put it in a glass display cabinet - imagine the discolouration it'd get from all that nicotine.
4:48 AM | Labels: Flying V, Gibson, Guitarist news, News item
Dougherty inspired by dad's old Beatles guitar: Nick Dougherty, the first-round U.S. Open leader with a 2-under-par 68 at Oakmont Country Club (I think this means he's a Golfer - sorry, I don't do sport), grew up in Liverpool and tells the story of the time his father traded in a guitar once owned by the Beatles' Paul McCartney to get his son a flute!
Ronnie Wood, Rolling Stones Guitarist, Receives Versoul Custom 12 String Acoustic Guitar at 60th Birthday Bash
6:17 AM | Labels: 12-string, acoustic, Birthday, Guitarist news, News item
In the words of the late great Phil Lynott:
You can leave comments, you know. It feels like I'm talking to myself here.
Guitar Wars: Which instruments would the denizens of the Star Wars universe play and why?
Jack White and John Mayer: Twin sons of different mothers - so says the Los Angeles Times.
4:32 AM | Labels: Guitarist news, News item
BC Glass Studio make custom handmade one-of-a-kind fused glass guitars. Which you can't play - these are sculptures.
TechEBlog » Feature: Geeky Guitars: I can understand why someone might want a folding guitar, and perhaps the KaossPad installed into a guitar, but making guitars out of games consoles seems a bit silly.
3:47 AM | Labels: blogs, News item, Weird guitars
3:43 AM | Labels: Guitarist news, News item
The 5-Minute Interview: Hank Marvin: "You can never have too many guitars. I have 40 at the moment."
3:39 AM | Labels: Guitarist news, News item
Guitar Solos Quiz: match the soundbites to the list of songs. (We scored 100% here in the office, but it was a joint effort. Personally, I'm not too well up on the likes of The Grateful Dead and Yes).
Fender Stratocaster XII
Here's another new toy. I've had it for two weeks now. I decided that I needed a dedicated 12-string electric. My only 12-string was one half of my Danelectro doubleneck, and I was finding it too cumbersome. If I ever fancied playing 12-string, then the doubleneck was too much of a pain to play for extended periods of time. I suppose it's a stage guitar really, rather than one for playing around the house or for recording.
This Stratocaster XII, however, is the business. The neck is actually thinner at the nut by a whole millimetre than that of an American Standard Strat. It wouldn't be to everyone's taste, but for me this means it's an ultra-playable twelver. The extra-wide necks on 12-strings was one thing that always put me off. I did consider a Rickenbacker as an alternative, by the way; I've played Ricky XIIs in the past and they play fantastically (although personally I'm not too fond of the design), but the Stratocaster XII was more suited to my budget.
If you look at Fender's website you'll see that this model is only offered in three finishes: sunburst, lake placid blue, and Burgundy Mist Metallic. However, mine, as you can see in the picture, is Candy Apple Red. A quick check of the serial number (Q + 7 digits) reveals this guitar was made by Fender Japan between 2002 and 2004, so it could be a discontinued colour or else a Fender Japan guitar not intended for export.
So... Does anyone want to buy a Danelectro doubleneck? Seriously. I'm looking for £300 GBP for it.
5:57 AM | Labels: 12-string, Fender, My guitars, Stratocaster
I went to see Gary Moore last night. Blimey, I don't half feel inadequate as a guitarist now. Nice to see his old Thin Lizzy chum Brian Downey on the drums too. Also, the support act were top notch too - a blues guy called Otis Taylor and his band (including his daughter Cassie on the bass) playing what they call "trance blues". I've been listening to his latest album "Definition of a Circle" and have been really digging it.
Guitar Record Set to Smoke On The Water: More than 1,680 guitarists broke a world record by playing DEEP PURPLE classic SMOKE ON THE WATER simultaneously yesterday (03Jun07).
7:57 AM | Labels: News item, Record Breakers
Guitar Weekends
Back in March I spent a weekend in the Lake District playing guitar as part of one of these Guitar Weekends. Now despite being a total guitar nut, I'm not exactly the world's greatest player. I'm largely self-taught and have not learnt any theory over the years, so the idea of attending one of these courses seemed perfect. The course I attended was an "Improvers" courses. Other courses offered include a more basic one for "strugglers", or more advanced courses such as those for Blues and Django-style playing.
It was an intense course. We played all weekend up until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, with breaks for meals. The accommodation and food was absolutely top-notch. It was great to play in a group situation with others and to learn some of the techniques of rhythm and lead playing (we each had spots at taking a solo), and to learn some of the music theory behind it all: how to ascertain which key a song is in, how to apply the understanding of scales and how to solo in that key.
It was so good that I'm considering going again!
BTW, guess which one of the chaps above is me? (Older readers of this blog will probably recognise my guitar).
3:43 AM | Labels: Comment, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Technique
Soares'y electric tenor guitar
Here's an eBay purchase from earlier in the year.
As older readers will know I am quite interested in guitars with reduced numbers of strings, and am a fan of the baritone ukulele which is tuned the same as the first four strings on the guitar.
I was intrigued to try out a similar electric instrument, and I got a good deal on this Soares'y tenor guitar. However, I found the sound to be too bright for the usual DGBE tuning, so have been experimenting with open tunings on it and also trying to teach myself a little slide.
Soares'y Guitars website
3:33 AM | Labels: My guitars, Soares'y, Telecaster, Tenor guitar, Ukulele
I'M BACK!Apologies to everyone for the extended hiatus. I was just having a longer-than-usual lunchbreak. But now I'm back to compete with the multiplicity of Guitar Blogs that have sprung up in recent times.
So, what's new, you're asking? Well I'm not going to try to catch up with all the news I've missed out on in recent times, other than to mention in passing those fantastic Japanese 12-necked guitars which are in fact art works by Yoshihiko Satoh, the guitars made from hemp, and the news that Ovation have returned to the solid-bodied electric market with their exciting new hybrid electric/acoustic VXT guitar.
Oh, and I see there's another Jimi Hendrix Strat up for auction!