![]() ![]() Currently I’m gathering my list of radio stations to contact and see if any are interested in breaking the record.įunding the project is the other issue that I have to worry about. I’ve already released the first single, “Unbreak Your Heart”, to radio and currently in production of that video as well. Oh yeah, we got blood, sweat, and tears too.įor these next two months, I have 2 things in mind. All we have is the skin on our backs and the pennies in our accounts. Independents do not have the luxury of gigantic staffs. When you’re a signed artist, there are other people doing these things for you. I have to be a constant marketing and promotion machine for my own music. The main thing that I came with was the underlying theme of the book. Over the last few months, I had been studying Ariel Hyatt’s book, Music Success in 9 Weeks. I think Pledge Music, is offering a great opportunity for artist to get out and fund their projects. I feel like if I write the best album on the planet, then that will give me a fighting chance to make it in this business. I mean better than the commercial music that you hear out there. I’m not talking about just independent R&B and Pop either. I’ve taken my time on production and release, because I wanted it to be not just my best effort, but the best from anybody out there. My upcoming album I AM MASKERADE is been in production for about a year. Today, November 1, 2011, is day 1 of my campain. Orlando Flintroy Management is currently handling management for Maskerade. FourFive World Music is currently seeking major label representation for Maskerade. FourFive World Music (ASCAP) is the music company behind the Maskerade movement and expects to see even greater results with this record.įourFive World Music is an independent music publishing company owned and operated by Toma Johnson. Within the 36 hours of release it landed on Singersroom, Hiphopspy, Zillasays, and Thatcrack, a formidable mixtape site. The video first hit the net on Everyoneloveshiphop. ‘Unbreak Your Heart’ is availble on iTunes and other leading MP3 sites as well. Advent Outpost blogs, “Solid Track!” here. One listener comments, “This is an absolute breath of fresh air!” on iTunes here. “I knew it had to be simple so the audience could connect with the song right away, through the lyics and the song.” Many viewers have done just that. “I told Chris that it was just going to be me, the girl, the car, and the beach,” explains the soulful singer. Directed by Christopher James, the video stars the beautiful Andrea Lynem, and a fully modified 1962 Chevy Impala. Flashbacks of a once happy relationship grace the screen as our hero works up the courage to ask his love back into his life. The plot of the video follows Maskerade as he watches his leading lady along the shores of the California coast. Several leading music sites have placed the video with great comments and results. Now he is working to build steam with this new record as he tries to create anticipation for his forthcoming album, ‘I Am Maskerade’, due in stores early 2011. Inland Empire, CA (PRWEB) NovemR&B/Pop Sensation Maskerade has been singing, writing, and producing heartfelt music for over 10 years. Already, the video has caught the attention of several major music sites and the buzz continues to grow. ![]() R&B crooner Maskerade, a singer, songwriter, and producer from the Inland Empire in Southern California, has released the music vidoe for his first single, ‘Unbreak Your Heart’. ![]()
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Other Air Force units poured into Alaska as the Japanese threat developed into World War II. The 23rd Air Base Group was assigned shortly afterwards to provide base support. The first Air Force unit to be assigned to Alaska, the 18th Pursuit Squadron, arrived in February 1941. ![]() After World War II, the Army moved its operations to the new Fort Richardson and the Air Force assumed control of the original Fort Richardson and renamed it Elmendorf Air Force Base. Elmendorf, killed in 1933 while flight testing an experimental fighter near Wright Field, Ohio. The air facilities on the post were named Elmendorf Field in honor of Captain Hugh M. On 12 November 1940, the War Department formally designated what had been popularly referred to as Elmendorf Field as Fort Richardson. The first Air Corps personnel arrived on 12 August 1940. Primary Host: Third Wing, Pacific Air ForcesĬommander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award, 1994Įlmendorf Air Force Base, adjacent to the city of Anchorage, is the largest Air Force installation in Alaska and home of the Headquarters, Alaskan Command (ALCOM), Alaskan NORAD Region (ANR), Eleventh Air Force (11th AF) and the 3rd Wing.Ĭonstruction on Elmendorf Field began on 8 June 1940, as a major and permanent military air field near Anchorage. Runways completed: 14 Jan 41 lengthened Aug 1945 enlarged w/concrete aprons Spring 1957 ![]() Previous Names: Elmendorf Field, 12 Dec 40 Elmendorf Army Air Base, 21 Jun 42 ![]() Date of establishment: deed transferred from U.S. ![]() ![]() ![]() So at some point, the school decided that they should be called the Geoducks. Hey, I guess that’s what you get for being a middle aged liberal arts college. I’ve looked around all that I can for other tid bits of history for Evergreen but I just couldn’t find it. Hey, when it comes to water based mascots, you gotta reach for whatever is available. Its non-traditional roots led to the formation of a couple of athletics teams but unfortunately they have no football program. So for this week, I will talk about the only mollusk mascot and one of the only water based mascots in college, Evergreen State’s Speedy Geoduck.Įvergreen State is a liberal arts college established in 1967. Sure, pro sports has plenty of Sharks, Dolphins, and Devil Rays but at the college ranks, there’s hardly a mollusk. I might as well do a mascot that’s water based.” You know what? There’s hardly a college mascot out there that is water based. The images of New York deserted, with no cabs passing by, not a person walking around, made me, (but I'm sure, all of you had the same feeling) feel so sad.So yesterday I was hanging out at the pool and was stuck trying to figure out just who should I profile for this week’s Mascot Monday. What gave me a sense of void was seeing the most crowded city of all, empty. When is all this going to end?Each of us is so frightned to hear the news on tv, the number of victims that increase each day, ghost towns, deserted cities. A sense of fear, of solitude, of silence crosses the thoughts of every single human on this planet. Our sons and daughters are going to study this particular time in their history books. We are able to see everything from our windowseat, from a different perspective, at home while we read a book, we paint or we write.Īll of us, all the world is living in a dark time, that we will never forget. We can see the sun's rays only from our window, or see a flower that blooms only from our own garden. We aren't able to appreciate it because most of the people in the USA and especially in Italy, must stay home. I don’t know why they picked these mascots, but here are some of the weirdest college mascots in the United States.īut this year it is different. Well there were some schools I found who took a different route with choosing what would represent their school, and many I found comical. It would just be embarrassing, not to mention all the jokes you would get. Obviously you wouldn’t want to have a great sports team and be called “The Butterflies”. These kinds of Mascots are intimidating or show power of the school. These are all things that we can understand why they were chosen to represent their presented schools. Many schools have your normal kind of mascots such as any type of cat (Tigers, Bobcats, Bearcats, Lions, and more), Rockets, Bulldogs, Mustangs, and more. They pump the crowds up and get people involved in the games or whatever they are doing on campus. What would be an Ohio State football game be without Brutus the Buckeye? They are a key part in students school pride and spirit. A school's mascot is important and appreciated by the students. Since the day I met him at orientation, I saw him on my opening weekend freshman year, at many sporting events, and other smaller events. I remember my orientation at Ohio University where I met the Ohio University Bobcat, Rufus. ![]() I don’t think there is a single college where students don’t know who their mascot is or have at least met them. ![]() ![]() ![]() You could also ask your lender to shop around for PMI rates before you close, so you can get the most reasonable price. You should continue to seek homeowner’s insurance quotes in the future, particularly if your premium costs increase. You can get multiple quotes for homeowner’s insurance and settle on the one with the lowest price when you purchase your home. Since tax rates rise more often than fall, it’s likely this part of the escrow account will increase each year and cause your monthly payments to increase. You might be able to appeal your tax assessment if you’re successful, it could lower your payments. Your local government will assign an assessed value to your home and that, combined with the tax rates for local schools and governmental agencies, will determine how much you owe. You generally can’t control the tax payment amount. The servicer is allowed to collect slightly more money as a financial cushion to cover unanticipated increases in taxes and insurance. How much you’ll be required to pay into your escrow account each month depends on several future costs:įor example, if your property taxes are $5,000 per year and insurance costs $600, your loan servicer would need to collect at least $5,600 from you each year, which adds up to about $467 per month. The loan servicer would receive those bills and pay them out of the escrow account.Įnsuring both taxes and insurance are paid on time benefits both the loan servicer and homeowner: A missed tax payment could result in the taxing body putting a lien on the house, and lapsed insurance coverage might expose you and the servicer to huge costs if the home is damaged in a natural disaster. For example, your local taxing body might require twice-yearly property tax payments, and insurance could be due annually. You will pay no more than one-sixth of the total estimated yearly escrow at closing, which will allow the lender or loan servicer to have a couple of months’ worth of payments in advance.Īfter closing, the loan servicer will collect monthly payments toward the escrow that allow the company to have enough money to pay taxes and insurance when they come due. Your lender will open a mortgage escrow account at closing, when you pay some of the escrow in advance. To come up with the amount, the lender will calculate how much property taxes are likely to be for a year, along with the quote you receive for homeowners insurance and the expected PMI costs, if applicable. The yearly and monthly costs for your escrow account will be estimated during the mortgage application process and finalized at closing. Once the home purchase is final, the earnest money can be applied to your down payment and closing costs. ![]() That money will be held in escrow and usually amounts to 1% or more of the total purchase price. You’ll pay earnest money when making a purchase offer to protect the seller in case the purchase doesn’t go through. Mortgage escrow accounts should not be confused with the term escrow used during the home purchase process. ![]() The portion of your payment directed toward escrow is typically smaller than the principal and interest payment. Although you’ll make just one monthly payment, the servicer will divide it between funding your escrow account and paying down your mortgage principal and interest. On most conventional mortgages, lenders require PMI if your down payment is less than 20%.Īfter closing, the mortgage servicer that collects your monthly payments will most likely manage your escrow account. ![]() What is a Mortgage Escrow Account?Ī mortgage escrow account is an arrangement with your mortgage lender to ensure payment of your property tax bill, homeowners insurance and, if needed, private mortgage insurance (PMI). Most buyers also have to figure out their monthly escrow account payment, which will cover tax and property insurance. If you’re planning to buy or refinance a home, here is what you need to know about escrow accounts. When buying a home, one of the first things you’ll need to know is how much you’ll pay each month to cover the mortgage principal and interest. ![]() ![]() ![]() Even before you park your car you’ll see the giant loop-de-loops, spirals, and white-knuckle descents of the park’s trademark coasters and thrill. There’s no hiding what’s the big draw at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, located in the North Bay city of Vallejo. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is located 38 miles from the Oakland International Airport and 47 miles from San Francisco International Airport. Flip out on mega coasters and see exotic animals. Public transportation options include ferry rides ( Blue and Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry) between San Francisco and the Vallejo Ferry Terminal, with connecting service on Soltrans' route 5, Martinez Amtrak station with connections on the Thruway Shuttle, connecting transportation from the Cerrito Del Norte BART station and Greyhound lines with connecting service on Soltrans' route 5 from the Vallejo Transit Center. Visitors from Sacramento can take Highway 80 westbound to the Discovery Kingdom exit. ![]() The rides in the Looney Tunes section of the park were enjoyable even for an oldtimer like myself. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (formerly known as Six Flags Marine World, Marine World, The New Marine World Theme Park, and Marine World Africa USA) is a 135-acre (55 ha) 1 animal theme park located in Vallejo, California, off of Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Sacramento. Marin or Santa Rosa visitors take Highway 101 southbound to Highway 37 eastbound and Napa Valley visitors take Highway 29 south to Highway 37. 2365 reviews of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 'We went here one weekend in early June and had a blast. Alternatively, visitors from San Francisco can take Highway 101 across the Golden Gate Bridge, then eastbound on Highway 37. Fright Fest will be more intense and immersive than ever before when it takes over Six Flags Discovery Kingdom from Sept. With over 45 rides and attractions, including soaring rollercoasters, animal attractions and enchanting children’s rides for families. Visitors from San Francisco or Oakland can take Highway 80 eastbound to the Highway 37 exit. With the savings, however our General Admission tickets were the same price as childrens tickets. Welcome to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Northern California’s largest, most exciting theme park If your family is looking for things to do in the San Francisco Bay area, you’ve come to the right place. As we journey on, the Fathers love becomes stronger and more personal. ![]() ![]() ![]() Each Pokémon has at least one attack that costs a certain amount of energy to use. So, in order to play a Charizard, you first have to play a Charmander and then evolve it into a Charmeleon and then again into the Charizard card. In the same way that Pokémon evolve in the video games, you need to evolve your Pokémon from their base forms to their higher forms. There are three main card types: Pokémon, Energy, and Trainers. There are plenty of in-depth tutorials available online, but I’ll summarize the key points as best I can. ![]() I’m not going to through all of the rules for the game. Ready? Let’s go!ĭevils' Playground | Illustration by Wayne England Let me break down some of the features of Pokémon, how it compares to MTG, and how you as a Magic player can learn this game from scratch. But the Pokémon TCG is one of the most unique card game experiences out there, and for my money, one of the most well-designed TCGs of them all. Popular games like Hearthstone, Eternal, and Legends of Runeterra have some very obvious connections, like their use of a mana system. Today Pokémon is worth well over $100 billion, with projects across multiple games, anime series, and of course, a fantastic trading card game.Ī lot of trading card games take influences from the example Magic set back in 1993 these days. This fan-favorite game started as the vision of a young autistic kid from Japan who loved collecting insects as a hobby, and quickly grew into the most valuable media franchise in the world. If you’re currently in your thirties or younger, like I am, it’s likely that you’ve interacted with Pokémon. There are so many ways to finish off that VMAX.Īnd what if your Charizard VSTAR had Power Gloves equipped? Such a small alteration in the hypothetical encounter, and it's enough to change the tide entirely, dealing the 330 damage necessary to knock out a Charizard VMAX at full health.Comparative Analysis | Illustration by Willian Murai But there are, frankly, far more attacks in the TCG that deal 30 or more damage than those that deal less. Yes, that entitled them to two Prize Cards. If the player with the Charizard VSTAR pulls off a Blaze Star for 300 damage before Charizard VMAX can retaliate with G-Max Wildfire, and if the VMAX isn't healed between turns, that hulking behemoth only has 30 HP remaining. Let's go back to our playground-tumbling Charizard deathmatch example. As a result, and just like the conventional Pokemon V that evolves into either VMAX or VSTAR, defeating a VSTAR nets only two Prize Cards instead of three. A lot of that is tied to their truly top-of-class HP, which is something that, as you know, VSTAR Pokemon are lighter on. But it's telling that The Pokemon Company recognized just how mighty these cards are and made their heavy usage such a risk. VSTAR Pokemon trade a few dozen hit points for access to attacks that are either immensely powerful or cleverly strategic enough to break the game outright if permitted to be used more than once. Their HP is still going to be an issue for most of the competition, but they'll crumble to dust in a straightforward slugfest against their VMAX rivals. VSTAR Pokemon are like glass cannons made of the sturdiest glass around. So, it's not a matter of introducing a weaker variety of VMAX, then. You'll not only be locked out of using Star Blaze again for the rest of the match, on either Charizard VSTAR, Pokemon card, but you've also given up your chance to use Hisuian Typhlosion's VSTAR Power, Shimmering Star. ![]() It costs three Fire Energy and one Colorless Energy to use and requires you to discard two Energy afterward, but it hits for an incredible 320 damage. At one point, with one of your Charizard VSTAR set as your active Pokemon, you elect to use its VSTAR Power, Star Blaze. Quick example: let's say you have a deck with two Charizard VSTAR and a Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR in it. ![]() ![]() ![]() Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: ATOL protection does not apply to the other holiday and travel services listed on this website. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. 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