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Firstlight was founded in 2006 by local artist, designer, and illustrator, Dennas Davis.
Dennas remembers there was an obvious need for art training. "I looked around for classes for my own kids and there was nothing but crafts and games. I also knew my own mom had been frustrated for years trying to find good art instruction in our area. It seemed like we needed something for artists, in the same way there are good options for dance, theatre, music, and sports."
Since then, we have instructed nearly 2000 students from ages 4 to adult, and we have 30 weekly classes to choose from. Age groups are small, and class sizes range from 8 to 12 students.
Our primary program follows the traditional school-year, with a long-term approach to training and mentoring artists. Every Saturday we have an Open Studio for both registered students, and prospective students. (See the calendar page for details.)
You may join a class at any time during the year.
We also have additional workshops and camps during the Summer.
We take learning art seriously, and believe that anyone who loves art can learn and improve. Some of our students are doing art for fun, and some students plan to make it their career. We have been very successful in helping artists reach different goals like these.
We're here, because artists deserve lots of encouragement, as well as skills training and vital insights. That's why we have developed over 350 lessons in our exlusive curriculum. Our teachers are in training every week and are working artists themselves.
Come see us and find out why everyone speaks so highly of our programs.
We're in Cool Springs
Come see us! We have a friendly studio
Plan your visit. You can take a tour, or finish your registration process at the studio. Please call for an appointment if you need to come during hours other than below.
We're open on weekdays during class hours. We have a Creative Conceirge to help you between 4 and 6, and sometimes a little later.
Monday | 4 – 8 pm
Tuesday | 10 am – Noon, AND 4 – 8 pm
Wednesday | 2 – 6:30 pm
Thursday | 10 am – 8 pm
Friday | 4 – 6 pm
Saturday | 11 am – 3:30 pm for OPEN STUDIO
Take the Moore's lane exit off of I-65 and turn west (left if coming from Franklin, or right if coming from Nashville). Go to the 3rd light, and turn left onto General George Patton Dr. It's the second entrance on the left, and the first building facing General George Patton Dr.
Address in Cool Springs:
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Meet The Firstlight Staff
Betsy Caldwell
A talented and accomplished artist for many years, with a background in both art and teaching, Betsy has been a huge part of Firstlight for most of our 14 years. She loves painting and drawing in all media, and sells her work and prints in several venues. Betsy has helped develop our curriculum, and oversees the SMALL program.
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Creative Concierge
Ruthie has taught grade school in the Metro Nashville public school system for the past 14 years. She is one of the owners of Firstlight, and joins us this at the studio this year, in administration and also helping students and customers as you come in the door.
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Carrie Hull
Instructor / Studio Coordinator
Carrie is starting her fourth year as a classroom teacher at Firstlight and her 6th year instructing with us. She was a student at Firstlight for several years before graduating high school and quickly moved into an assistant role. Now she has a degree in fine art from Lipscomb University (2019). Carrie also works on our curriculum.
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Dennas Davis
Illustrator, painter, teacher, and director of Firstlight, Dennas has been a professional artist for 40 years. He has millions of books in print worldwide in over 30 languages, and is also the Founder of The Art Instructor, an online curriculum site for art educators.
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Arianne Reducha
With a Bachelors in psychology and a Masters in Developmental Disabilities, Arianne has merged her passion for art, with teaching and working with the special needs community, along with our Foundations courses. She comes to Firstlight from a previous position as an instructor and art program director at a special needs school in Miami, Florida.
She mostly enjoys painting with watercolors and doing large scale commissions inspired by her love for nature.
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Maggie Ives
Maggie began as a student at Firstlight in our early years when she was 11. She became an accomplished advanced student, and moved into an assistant teaching position with us in high school. She became a lead teacher for us in 2017 and is working on her art teaching degree as well.
Maggie is staffing our Open Studios every Saturday this year.
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Classes Info
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FIRSTLIGHT ART ACADEMY
Personalized Art Instruction for Enthusiastic Kids, Teens, and Adults
Firstlight was founded in 2006 by local artist, designer and illustrator, Dennas Davis.
We have instructed nearly 2000 students from ages 4 to adult, and we have 30 weekly classes to choose from. Our art courses follow the traditional school-year, with a long-term approach to training and mentoring artists. Every Saturday we have an Open Studio for both registered students, and prospective students. See the calendar page for details.
We take learning art seriously, and believe that anyone who loves art can learn and improve. We're here, because artists deserve lots of encouragement, skill training, as well as vital insights. That's why we have developed over 350 lessons in our curriculum, and our teachers are in training every week. Come see us and find out why everyone speaks so highly of our programs!
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Home » About » Press Releases » Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, WBCA Announce Four New Women's College Basketball Awards
Top players in each position to be named to inaugural watch lists next week
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (November 2, 2017) — In collaboration with ESPN, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) are proud to announce the addition of four inaugural women's college basketball awards. Similar to the men's awards which were introduced during the 2014-15 season, the Hall of Fame and the WBCA will now present an award honoring the best player at each of the five positions in the women's game. The partnership between the Basketball Hall of Fame, the WBCA, and ESPN demonstrates the continuing commitment of each entity to honor the women's game on all levels.
In addition to the esteemed Nancy Lieberman Point Guard Award which has been presented since 2000, the Basketball Hall of Fame and the WBCA will now present the Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard Award, Cheryl Miller Small Forward Award, Katrina McClain Power Forward Award and Lisa Leslie Center Award. These Hall of Famers excelled at the highest level of their positions, becoming icons in their respective roles on the floor.
"The Basketball Hall of Fame is an institution that represents the entire game of basketball, all over the world and at every level. The creation of these awards brings together the very best of the women's game, both Hall of Famers and the top student-athletes," John Doleva, President of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. "We are excited to bring these awards to life and to present them in Columbus this coming Women's Final Four as a celebration of the continued growth of the women's game."
The winners of the five position player of the year awards, in addition to the Wade Trophy, the sport's oldest and most prestigious national player of the year award, will be announced during ESPN2's telecast of the national semifinal games in the 2018 NCAA Women's Final Four on Friday, March 30.
"The WBCA and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame have been strategic partners and great friends for many years. We are proud to join the Basketball Hall of Fame in playing a role in the presentation of these new awards, which further celebrate the importance of our game and the strength of its evolution," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "And, of course, we are grateful for the long-standing support of ESPN and its continued commitment to showcasing women's basketball. We look forward to honoring each of the inaugural recipients and hosting the Hall of Famers for whom these prestigious awards are named during the 2018 WBCA Convention in Columbus."
Each award namesake will head her own selection committee. Each selection committee will be composed of fellow Hall of Famers, WBCA member coaches, and media members. Starting with the announcement of the Lieberman Award watch list on November 6, fans can stay engaged in the selection process by following the Basketball Hall of Fame (@hoophall) and the WBCA (@wbca1981) on Twitter and Instagram. Later in the 2017-18 season, the college basketball community will have the opportunity to cast votes for their favorite players on www.hoophallawards.com.
About Nancy Lieberman
Playing hoops on the rough-and-tumble Harlem courts, Brooklyn-bred Nancy Lieberman learned to play a physical, aggressive style of basketball unlike other women of her time. As a 5'10" point guard, Lieberman was taller than many of the guards of her era, and her ability to drive to the hoop, dish out assists, and grab hard-fought rebounds served her well during her stellar career. Lieberman led Old Dominion University to back-to-back AIAW national championships in 1979 and 1980. In 1986, she signed to be the first women to play in a men's professional league in the USBL with the Springfield Fame and in 1987 with the Long Island Knights. She was twice named as the Wade Trophy winner — a basketball first. As the nation's top female athlete during those two seasons, Lieberman was the two-time winner of the Broderick Cup as well. Lieberman played professionally in the Women's Professional Basketball League, Women's American Basketball Association, United States Basketball League, Women's National Basketball Association and with the Washington Generals. Earning WBL MVP honors with the Dallas Diamonds in 1981, she led the team to the 1984 WABA championship and was league MVP. In 2011, she was the first women Head Coach hired in the NBA D-League for the Dallas Mavericks affiliate the Texas Legends. In 2015, she became only the second women hired as an Assistant Coach in the NBA with the Sacramento Kinds. She was named a recipient of the 2017 Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award for her on-going philanthropic work across the country through her Nancy Lieberman Charities, changing the lives of underserved youth across the country.
About Ann Meyers Drysdale
Ann Meyers Drysdale's career escalated women's basketball to a new level. She was the first high school player to make the United States national team and the first woman to receive a full athletic scholarship to UCLA. Her high-octane approach translated into wins and awards and she finished her impressive career at UCLA owning 12 of 13 school records including becoming the first player to record a quadruple double in UCLA history. A supremely talented all-around player with natural basketball ability and instincts, Meyers Drysdale was the first player, male or female, named to an All-America team in four straight seasons and was named Player of the Year during her senior year. While still at UCLA, she started on the first women's Olympic team in 1976. After an All-America career, she became the first woman player drafted first overall into the Women's Basketball League and made history by becoming the first female player to tryout with an NBA team, the Indiana Pacers, whom she signed a free agent contract with. Meyers Drysdale pushed the envelope in women's basketball, bringing a feel and sense for the game that few players ever exhibited.
About Cheryl Miller
Cheryl Miller took women's basketball off the court and into the air above the rim. With tremendous grace and athletic dexterity, Miller established a legacy throughout her high school and college career that is unparalleled. Playing for Riverside Polytechnic High School (CA), in 1982, Miller set the single game scoring record of 105 points. As a collegiate forward at the University of Southern California from 1982 to 1986, Miller helped bring women's basketball to the forefront of American sports. In 1984, she led the Olympic team to gold averaging more than 16 points per game. Her superior athletic ability and engaging persona placed her among the elite in the world of college and professional athletics. In 1986, Sports Illustrated named Miller as the best male or female player in college basketball. In a spectacular career, Miller scored 3,018 total career points and was a four-time All-America. Miller was named Naismith Player of the Year three times and earned the Wade Trophy once.
About Katrina McClain-Pittman
Katrina McClain-Pittman was a prolific rebounder and terrific scorer in a career that spanned three Olympic Games and three continents. Before she earned her stripes for USA Basketball, McClain-Pittman starred at the University of Georgia where she was a two-time Kodak All-American and the WBCA National Player of the Year her senior season. She left Georgia as the school's second all-time leading scorer and rebounder, averaging a double-double her final two seasons in Athens. The Lady Bulldogs reached the 1985 NCAA Final Four and national championship game with McClain-Pittman controlling the paint and Teresa Edwards running the offense. The two-time USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year finished her international career with two Olympic gold medals and one bronze, three FIBA World Championships medals, and five medals at the Goodwill Games, Pan Am Games, and World University Games. In all, McClain appeared on eleven USA Basketball rosters becoming one of the most decorated athletes in USA Basketball history.
About Lisa Leslie
In the summer of 1997, the Women's National Basketball Association was launched and with it, Lisa Leslie became a household name. The Los Angeles Sparks landed Lisa Leslie, the hometown star from the University of Southern California who blended beauty and grace with strength and athleticism like no one before. An eight-time All Star and two-time world champion, Leslie became the face of the WNBA. As she solidified her spot as the dominant center stateside, her stock rose with her success on the international stage, where she won four gold medals in Olympic competition. In 2002, she became the first player to dunk in a WNBA game and then led the Sparks to the franchise's second championship, winning her second Finals MVP. The three-time league MVP retired as the all-time leading rebounder in WNBA history and was an eight-time First Team All-WNBA performer.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was invented, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level – professional, collegiate and high school, for both men and women on the global stage.
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Assistance League of Greater San Diego said every penny from thrift shop goes to Operation School Bell® which helps school children with clothes and supplies.


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The Financial Times has an article criticizing the "blogging" phenomenon, which is one of many that have been written in the mainstream press in the last 6 months.
This whole "anti-blogging" movement generated by the mainstream press strikes me as really pretentious and absurd on the part of "journalists." People have been recording their thoughts and sharing them with the people around them as long as humans have been able to write; just because we have software that makes it easy doesn't make this a new thing. It used to be a huge social thing to write letters to everyone; people did it religiously and prolifically. People wrote books and self-published them — the giant publishing companies we have today are a more modern phenomenon. Stephanie's grandmother used to make her own christmas cards and send them out; they were clever and graphically oriented and if she had been my age, should would have been designing a website instead. Stephanie's mother used to type up short stories and writing with a circle of people, photo-copy it and send it around in an early prototype 'zine.
People have always been "blogging" — this is just a new name for an old behavior. And the critique that most blogs are "ignored" is silly, too. People are writing for the most part for their family and friends and own entertainment, and they are accomplishing exactly that goal. There's no failure in that.
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Wild Archaeology brings twelve thousand years of human habitation vividly to life, and highlights the cultural and spiritual practices, artistic and technological innovations of the ancient First Peoples of Canada.
The archaeological record of the First Peoples of Canada is scattered, fragmented, and in some instances, endangered. Sites are under direct threat from changing climates. Northern history is literally melting, decomposing, and being washed out to sea every year. Wild Archaeology is dedicated to salvaging cultural information that would otherwise be lost forever.
Wild Archaeology positions itself as a part of a very important paradigm shift that has occurred in both academia and western scientific culture as it pertains to Aboriginal studies. This shift recognizes the vital importance of consulting and partnering with archaeologists, anthropologists and Indigenous studies researchers of Aboriginal origin. The series consciously reflects this approach through a commitment to engage in Aboriginal community outreach in each of the locales/settings and through the related topics each episode focuses on.
Wild Archaeology was developed and produced with funding from APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network), Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Canada Film & Television Tax Credit.


For some reason, the spare room, which is under construction, holds great fascination for Caitlin. She can't keep out of it. Nothing her parents do or say makes any difference. Is it something about that room that keeps her safe when the aliens abduct her family, only to return them later?
"Caitlin Invisible" by Ben Bamber is a slightly disturbing, highly thought provoking look at alien abduction. It leaves us with the question, Why are some chosen and others remain invisible? These questions haunt Caitlin and her parents, especially her mother.
This well crafted story ends with an interesting twist leaving the reader with more questions than it answers.
Connor is a problem child. Constantly running away and getting in trouble, he's become difficult for Miranda to cope with. Called yet again to the facility where he lives, she finally has a frank talk with him. What she finds out surprises her.
Miranda discovers that Connor isn't like most children. He's not from around here. She doesn't immediately believe what he tells her, but eventually comes to an understanding. With Miranda's encouragement, Connor strikes out on his own once more, searching for his family in earnest.
"Handful of Stars" is a tenderly depicted story of loss, fear and acceptance. It is the very definition of a leap of faith.
Kizuna is an amazingly diverse collection of short stories and poems from around the world. They range from traditional Japanese folklore to out of this world sci-fi and horror.
The selections are quite short, making this an easy book to pick up and read in snatches. Each story leaves the reader thinking about it, even as they wonder what the next holds in store.
One thing which makes Kizuna highly unique is that the authors contributed their work free of charge and are donating proceeds from sales to quake relief in Japan.
I urge everyone to pick up a copy to support this effort. You won't be disappointed. With over 70 short stories and poems, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
"House Guest" is great story! It's creepy, thought provoking, disturbing. It will make you shiver, pull the covers over your head and search your closets — WELL!
John Paul Allen captures the secret fear we all harbor, someone uninvited in our home. Skillfully told, the narrator is clearly delineated. The characterization is strong, the story well paced.
This is an excellent Pre-Halloween read! I highly recommend it for anyone who likes to be just a little bit scared.
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Take the simple bud of a flower like a rose and watch it as the pedals begin to flourish. Watch how it appears so fresh, beautiful and fills the air with its magnificent scent. Some people bloom or flourish at work. Some flourish or bloom as parents but what happens when something takes over your mind, body and soul and causes you to flourish or bloom in a different way? The petals on this rose would begin to wilt. The life that was once alive and filled with hopes and dreams has now fallen prey to a condition that affects how you feel or act. With a flower you might be able to replant it or water it. With a person you cannot. What happens when your mind is taken over by a mood disorder that is caused by chemical imbalances within your brain? This results in moods swings that go back and forth like a pendulum that cannot seem to find any balance or place to stop. Going from manic highs and lows this disorder has a name. As you will learn when you read this enlighten, honest and based on the author's real life experience with Bipolar Disorder, the harsh realities of what happens when you cannot control how you act or feel and have to come face to face with yourself as you slide down a dangerous slope hoping to find your way back up. Full Bloom: Mark Greene: A must read!
The introduction sets the tone and explains what he experiences. Have you as the author begins his story " felt your eyes moving around in their sockets, or your legs all tingly..?" Speaking with his primary doctor he gave him a multiple-choice test, which alerted him to the fact that he is depressed. So, he did what so many doctors do prescribed Prozac hoping that this would change his life. But, add liquor and the outcome just might be much more dramatic. Using this strong medication and whiskey as his medication of choice he soon learned this was the wrong road to success. Finding Sue Joseph a therapist who wanted to help him and Dr. Pile a psychiatrist that cared and was good just might help him go back up the slope but first you need to learn more.
Look in the mirror. Whose face do you see? Look again! Do you recognize the person? Bipolar as the author states in sentence on of the first chapter "replaces you with an unrecognizable twin." Imagine not realizing who you are or being able to discern what is real and what is not! Like a flower that is now in full bloom and flourishing, bipolar does the same. Flowers are multiple colors but imagine seeing yellow, orange and other colors so vividly that you have to cover your eyes while driving because you cannot see the sun, separate what is real or not and your perception is off. Buying over 200 dollars worth of magazines and newspapers and finding himself driving to where he lived as a child remembering events in his life but what he describes next is a cross between what is real and what is not. Meeting a girl that he calls Shannon and telling about her life we wonder whether what happens to him because of her really did. Yet, the picture of this young girl with her icy stare and her cold eyes lets you know that what she did and what he experienced would set off a chain of events even more devastating. He found himself after leaving her alone in the street without his clothes and then taken in by a man who claimed he was supposed to be at a hotel on stage. Read the encounter and understand the final outcome as you wonder what really happened when he winds up beaten up and in need of medical help. In a hospital and handcuffed and becoming a ward of the Abbot police he found himself treated as a criminal. Placed in a hospital to help him he meets and describes some people that will allow readers to understand others with mental disorders and how Mark finally decide to take a different route. With the support of his wife he found his way to talk to his therapist but not venturing past the mailbox outside of his house. Like a jamboree or dances or a kaleidoscope of colors he could not separate or defuse his emotions, as he knew he was hurting himself, his family and even more abusing pills. In one simple moment in time something changes and he realizes that he needed to do something fast or become a permanent victim of this disorder. Take the journey up the slope and read what he does and how he gets his life back on pages 47-49 when his flower and his life are in Full Bloom. But, there is much more to his story as part one might seem positive now read what part 2 titled Fake It! Till You Make It!
When someone is diagnosed with bipolar disorder they experience lows called depression. But, sometimes this depression becomes so unbearable and life becomes too hard that as you will read within the remaining pages of this memoir how the author explains his solution. Wanting to take his own life seemed to be the answer as he reminds readers that he worked for an insurance firm, was going to New York and left without leaving a note or any warning to his family. Wanting to learn more I researched this disorder and learned that there are ten signs that everyone should be aware of: Great Mood, inability to complete tasks, depression, irritability, rapid speech, trouble at work, as with our author abuse of drugs and alcohol, flight of ideas, erratic behavior and sleep problems. This overview as you read more about his trip to NY you will learn that he even brought a revolver and hoped to use it on himself. Confession stemmed from different directions as you read his reasons for wanting to end his life and finding his own release. "How could I get beyond having to fate it till I make it?" Did anyone even him know the real him? Told in author's voice anyone whose family member has been diagnosed with this disorder will learn a lot from reading this book. Liquor and Vicodin do not mix. Reminding himself of his successes and failures at work dealing with insurance sales just part of the reason for his downward spiral. Relating how he was voted Rookie of the Year in 1999 at his insurance firm and being promoted to sales manager. One statement sums it up: "What a great life it is to never ever feel secure! But, a break down was in his immediate scope or future and his trip to the hospital a startling and illuminating experience. But, first let's learn more about his thoughts as he takes his cell phone and smashes it, finds himself wanting the attention of a young girl in a bar when you read what happens and the lesson he learns on pages 62-64. Check out the photo understand. Finding himself in the Economy Lodge he takes readers along with him on his journey to finding death but instead getting admitted to a mental hospital. People were suicidal or addicted to drugs or alcohol. Everyone there had problems but what would he do to solve his? Read what he wrote as we once again learn that he was handled roughly by the police and finding himself writing about a childhood memory that will help readers understand him even better. Listen to his voice hear his words: "I'm bored, suicidal, maybe, bipolar, they say-did I mention bored?" Read about his experience and the people that were there and the turning point when his parents come to visit. Read or just a vision as he describes a young girl sitting on a wooden chair by a window telling him about herself you wonder if meeting her will make it worse. Seems dangerous, unstable and playing a game that he could not quite grasp her meaning of. Would this be his last stay in the hospital? Will he finally realize that the world needs to know him as well as him himself? He concludes with a very important poem: Damsel in Distress: After reading the final pages of story two you decide who he is writing about and why! " Who was this damsel in distress?" A story of fear, hope, love and the desire to decide between life and death. Bipolar disorder does have to rule your life you can get control. Find out what happens to Mark by reading this five star book. This is a valuable resource for anyone diagnosed with this disorder to understand why they need to get help and seek the out the right treatments. Like a flower that you hope will never wilt stay in Full Bloom so do we hope that the life of this amazing and talented writer and author will always blossom.
One man's family is obliterated on a flight that would take more than just their lives. Terrorists often feel that they win when they blow up a plane. All too often the other side looks to retaliate and the war is waged and the final body count rises. A lone pilot flying over the Atlantic loses control of the plane and dies for her cause. A huge white ship came out of nowhere. The "rust of the ship and its dark ore cargo had been camouflaged by snow and ice, making the vessel nearly invisible." The lone pilot prayed to Allah but in the end her words be heard.
United States Embassy, Doha, Qatar, where Maggie O'Donald has just received an email from Riyadh. Tired and weary she and her partner Pat Stuart would face something they never expected. Information in e-mails coming through that were being sent she thought to present her with information for some reason but what? Something odd struck her and then her whole world would change as she removed her Glock from her draw and along with Pat remained at the window where she saw a lone figure and then everything turned black.
Colonel William Parker is a dangerous man. His family killed in Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland. A bomb tore through it and everyone was killed. William Parker would seek justice for his parents but someone else would change the tide first. A simple phone call would bring him out of retirement and back into the fold of the CIA as Agent James Ford Scott enlists his help. Parker's team, the ANGLICO team had been awarded two bronze stars and a purples heart for service in Iraq. This next mission would change not only his perspective but the end result could bring death and devastation.
One bomb that would change it all the composition is Semtex according to Scott. As the victims are counted one in particular is of interest because somewhere in the recesses of Maggie's mind is the name of a person who was her contact and whom she cannot remember. Questioned and asked many times Maggie's mind is devoid of her recent memories and the Brain Traumatic Injury just might be permanent.
A successful mission in Korea and millions of dollars paid to Parker, Scott was going to enlist his aid and the budget and resources were unlimited. Wanting to know why the target was, who was involved and why would they want a retired operative to come out of retirement were the questions of the day. Except: the important one is WHY! Maggie O'Donald is more than just a friend and the link to an operation called Intekam was the clincher. One Saudi named Yousef al-Qadi was his target. His purpose a Jihad that would take millions of lives if not stopped.
What is planned will make you shudder and the end result could not only kill those involved in the mission along with the target but if not handled the right way many innocent victims too. As the plot unfolds and we learn more about the mission Scott reveals information about a reporter named Sadik Zabara. A powerful journalist who was offered a position with Al-Quds who now has a meeting with Yousef. As the plan unfolds we learn more about each player and Parker begins to formulate his plan and his team. Take a black cargo hole of Pakistani airline freighter and place something within a weaving machine. But, there is something else within this object that if not controlled will take out an American city and much more. Learning more about the Muslim's we find out that Yousef's niece was killed in a retaliation bombing sending him on his path of revenge. What could the Center for Disease Control do in order to stop this man? What was Parker's plan? Retribution: punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved. But, just how far will Parker and the CIA go to get this? Intekam: "Farsi for an equal and just revenge." Iran Air Flight 655 went down killing 290 innocent victims one of whom was Yousef-al-Qadi's niece.
There is much more as the author relates information of previous mission referred to as Lockerbie and names those involved and where the Semtex came from and who the person's relation to Yousef. Hear his voice and know that he will stop at nothing to create this jihad, killing Americans and sacrificing his own.
When this reporter was taken and placed in a safe place, his wife and young infant niece stowed away with Parker the dye is set and Parker is going to become Zabara and the rest remains to be unfolded as we learn his plan. Wanting the best infectious disease doctor was the start as the author takes readers inside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and we learn about a deadly virus and its implications called: Neisseria Meningitidis. The research into this disease was extensive and the deadly virus would infect victims causing either brain damage that was permanent or those that were lucky not to succumb to this might lose limbs. Some, if lucky might become deaf but most would need treatment that would be so aggressive from powerful drugs that would have to be on hand and readily available. To learn more about this virus, what it does and how it is spread you need to read Chapter 12 to understand the seriousness of what Parker has planned if this virus is unleashed.
The author reminds us now of Maggie O'Donald as we enter her hospital room, hear the many questions she is asked and learn more about the injuries to her mind. Yousef-al-Qadi was responsible for the death of Parker's parents and would kill many more if Parker does not stop him first. His cover in place, the phones needed and two articles planted as if written by Zabara, Parker is about to go into deep cover with no backup, endless resources and hopefully a team that would come through.
But, the reader begins to wonder who can be trusted even within his own organization as we learn more about James Ford Scott a CIA agent who has enlisted Parker's talents to foil the operation that Yousef has already set into motion. Contacting Clark Ashby a court reporter and someone close to Parker was his lead to getting his attention and the message he sent even more. But, just what are his real motives and will he really protect him? Questions asked and some answers not given as Parker hesitates before agreeing. A jihad that would make all others look like a sunny day in May and an end result that would kill millions. We continue as we learn more about Sadik Zabara as Parker assumed his identity, is writing for the Al-Quds newpaper and hopefully will get that face to face with Yousef.
Meet his team: Kevin Moncrief, Enrico Hernandez and Army Captain Mark Furlong as they discuss the mission. But, no one realizes that their movements are being tracked and someone is following them. A terrorist who has stolen an Islamabad nuclear weapon but Parker has to come up with a way to stop him and using a highly dangerous and contagious strain of a communicable disease is his method of choice. Ripped right out the headlines you might say when we had that Anthrax scare, Retribution is a sober reminder that we need to stay alert and even more vigilant.
Within the novel there is much violence and other forms of retribution as our main antagonist takes readers to the House of Saud and has the Prince kidnapped, tortured and buried alive to prove to his father what happens when he is crossed. CIA Deputy Director Robert Tranthan wants answers from Maggie and although warned not to push her too far he disregards the nurses orders and proceeds. Information lodged within the deep recesses of her brain would help them when dealing with the House of Saud and the upcoming elections. But, the Secretary, as he is referred to is smart, has his own network called the Black Swans as the author reminds us of the lone pilot at the start of the novel and her fate is about to be sealed.
One Chechen named Umarov, Yousef and the secretary, so powerful and so diabolical their actions will make you cringe. But, all the questioning in the world by Tranthan cannot restore her memory as yet and the information she had imparted to a nurse when she was lucid was passed off as ramblings.
The plan is carefully outlined by the author as we learn just what Yousef has planned in order to create what he envisions is as new Muslim state. Entering the hospital room of the King of the House of Saudi, we hear the voice of the secretary. One side he shows allegiance to the King and on the other to Yousef. Torn between both which way will he go as readers learn that someone hiding in plain sight is more than just a traitor and lives that are supposed to prevent what this man has planned are in danger by someone they are supposed to trust. A death within the hospital is about to be hidden and the safety of many in more than just danger as Yousef plans to take down the communication system and computers in the US and Canada hoping that no one will notice where the real bomb is going to explode and what now that he stole the two nuclear cores will be in it as one young girl with a limb comes flies her last flight.
Parker's life is in danger if his team fails. The team's rules apply, Parker's friend Gunny on board, no special treatment given just what the end result will be remains to be seen as the author although shares what happens to Zabara's family, the bomb that took out so many and those behind it.
Terrorist attacks are the norm not the unusual and the intricate planning and the nature of how these terrorists are able to inflict the devastation on so many innocent people is blood curdling to say the least. Two nuclear cores that if released would wipe out Chicago in a heartbeat. A plan so diabolical and one man who would risk it all to save so many. With the plan in place and meeting with Yousef what Parker does will stupefy readers as he takes on piece of gum, chews it and infects himself with a deadly virus that takes immediate hold of him. But, just what he does to Yousef and those with him will allow readers to know to what lengths he would go to in order to save lives. With his team in place, the virus overtaking him and his life in danger will he manage to escape? An ending so riveting and a story so terrifying you won't be able to put it down until you learn the final fate of each member of the team and whether what Yousef has planned is stopped. Anderson Harp gives new meaning to the word: Retribution: Which side gets theirs? Read it to find out!


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"The very concept of globalization is evolving, and this book provides a useful toolkit to those who want to capitalize on the opportunities that the global workplace offers."
"A very timely and useful look at the global workplace and how talent should be managed in it."
"The time has long past when we, in organizational psychology, can confine our research and practice to North American settings. This book is timely and will provide an important resource for those who are interested in the global application of our tools and principles."
"A book that fills a gap: This is one of the rare books that provides HR professionals with insights that are not only up to date from a technical perspective but truly practical and relevant in a global workplace."
The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) is a 7,000-member division within APA. The Professional Practice Series provides practitioners and students with guidance, insights, and advice on how to apply the concepts, findings, methods, and tools from I/O psychology to solve human-related organizational problems.
Kyle Lundby is a senior consultant with strong business acumen and a proven track record of supporting global organizations in their talent management and organizational change efforts. He has a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has numerous publications and presentations to his credit. Lundby recently returned to the United States after completing a multi-year expatriate assignment in Asia.


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English at Cononley Primary School
To see the Curriculum Statement for English, please click here.
To see how we develop British Values through English, please click here.
What our pupils will learn in Early Years Foundation Stage
In EYFS, pupils are taught the basics of English using our Early Years curriculum for Communication and Language, Physical Development and Literacy. Aspects of each curriculum area form the foundation of skills and knowledge which link to the English Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2. This ensures progression as pupils move from EYFS to Key Stage 1. Please click the link below for details:
EYFS Curriculum: English (combining aspects of Communication and Language, Physical Development and Literacy)
What our pupils learn in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
At Cononley Primary School, the programmes of study for the National Curriculum for English at Key Stage 1 and 2 are outlined in our English Curriculum with some additional content which has been included to meet the needs of our children. Spoken language skills are integrated in our English curriculum and developed through reading and writing.
Please follow the links to see the English curriculum from Year 1 to Year 6:
English Curriculum at Cononley Primary School
How our pupils will learn to read in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Please see the links below to find our how our pupils learn to read, develop comprehension skills and develop a life-long love of reading:
Curriculum Intent and Progression in Reading
Implementation of the Reading Curriculum at Cononley Primary School
How our pupils will become writers in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Please see the links below to find our how our pupils learn to become effective writers, developing the skills of planning, drafting and editing and writing with flair and confidence for different purposes and audiences.
Curriculum Intent and Progression in Writing
Implementation of the Writing Curriculum at Cononley Primary School
Progression and Assessment
Regular observations and assessments of learning are recorded using an on-line journal (Tapestry) and contribute to a summative assessment at the end of EYFS using the Early Years Outcomes for Communication and Language, Physical Development and Literacy.
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Please see Assessment policy for details of how English (Reading and Writing) is assessed at Cononley Primary School.
The impact of the curriculum will be reviewed (during the year and at the end of the year), through observations and assessments of pupils' learning, work scrutiny and through pupil discussions about their learning. Data from National Tests will also be analysed for impact. (Please see Key Stage Results in the School Information Section of the web-site.)


Health care today must be accountable for outcomes, costs, and patient experiences—commonly called the Triple Aim. A promising new model of care that addresses the Triple Aim is the Patient Centered Medical Home.
The Medical Home model helps primary care offices reorganize into teams to ensure patients receive the evidence-based care they should, coordinate patient care across specialties and facilities, support patients in their self-care, use technology to order and track patient tests, referrals, and medicines, and continually measure, monitor, and improve quality and patient satisfaction.
Although the Medical Home model is being tested in hundreds of primary care practices across the U.S., to date, just 5% of the nation's 353,000 primary care physicians have been involved in a Medical Home initiative.
In an effort to spread the model and better support primary care practices in making these changes, the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has chosen 4 states (PA, NC, NM, OK) to lay the groundwork for a Primary Care Extension Service. The model for the Primary Care Extension Service is the highly successful agricultural Cooperative Extension. The work in Pennsylvania is called PA SPREAD: Pennsylvania Spreading Primary Care Enhanced Delivery Infrastructure.
Currently, PA SPREAD is working with the PA Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to support 19 practices in South Central and North West PA in becoming Medical Homes.
PA SPREAD also is looking to assist 3 other states (NJ, NY, VT) in developing the infrastructure for the Primary Care Extension Service.
The PA SPREAD project is now certified to award credit to participating practices based on their attendance of activities.


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Grubhub Breaks Down Its Chain Partnerships Strategy
It's no surprise that Grubhub is going after more enterprise restaurant relationships this year, and it says that it's the one to beat when it comes to the variety of technology support that it can offer to the nationwide chains.
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Grubhub has big plans for its enterprise restaurant business in 2019.
The company cited its Yum Brands partnership as the model by which it wants to pair up with many other restaurant chains in the future, according to plans outlined during its fourth quarter earnings call on Thursday.
Yum poured $200 million into Grubhub back in February 2018 and the two companies have since been working on a deeply integrated partnership with Yum Brands' chains. Taco Bell franchisees have Grubhub technology integrated at each restaurant's point of sale system, a key step to handling pickup and delivery orders more efficiently. The franchisees also get access to a more favorable delivery cost structure as part of the partnership between the two companies.
Taco Bell and Grubhub launched a nationwide marketing campaign to promote awareness of the official partnership today. Grubhub is now powering pickup and delivery in approximately 4,000 Taco Bell locations in the U.S. KFC, also owned by Yum Brands, is also ramping up its integrated partnership with Grubhub.
"We are excited about the Yum partnership as it's a source of growth but also as a model of how we partner with enterprise restaurants across the country," Grubhub CEO Matt Maloney said on the call.
New Pilot Programs
Grubhub is also testing out facilitating pickup and delivery with Pizza Hut, another one of Yum's restaurant brands, which has traditionally handled off-premise orders in-house. Maloney said that they recently began listing a few Pizza Hut locations on Grubhub's marketplace, and will expand the test to several hundred stores in the near future.
Dunkin' also recently launched a pilot program with Grubhub that was up and running in less than two months. The integrated point-of-sale system that Grubhub facilitated as part of the test was completed in approximately six weeks, according to Maloney.
It's not just about delivery, either: Grubhub is facilitating back-end technology for restaurant-branded apps and loyalty programs as well.
"We're fundamentally executing core technology for brands," Maloney said. "We're helping with transaction management. We're doing delivery from the applications. We're doing point-of-sale integration, and [customer-relationship management] tools, including loyalty." The company acquired LevelUp for $390 million last year to help build out its suite of technology offerings to restaurants.
Grubhub currently has more than 25,000 enterprise restaurant locations hosted on its platform.
Grubhub may have big plans for its business, but in the meantime, it has to convince investors that all the new initiatives are worth the current hit on short-term profits.
The company posted fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, reporting $42.1 million in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), a 26 percent decrease from the same period last year. Grubhub also guided an EBITDA range from $40 million to $50 million for the first quarter of 2019, coming in below analyst estimates and sending shares sliding as much as 21 percent on Thursday morning.
"We're going to keep building, and we're going to keep pushing as hard as we can because we see so much opportunity in front of us, and we're not going to slow down at this point in favor of short-term profitability," Maloney said.
To Papa John's credit, the company has been on the offensive this year, but positive same-store sales will likely not come until 2020.


Authors are like rock stars to me. But in this case, the author of Where I Belong really is a rock star. Alan Doyle, one of the founding members of Great Big Sea, has recently written a memoir of his life growing up in a small town in Newfoundland. I was lucky enough to meet Doyle during his recent book tour at an event put on by the Vancouver Writers Festival. After a heartwarming presentation, Doyle spent hours signing books and interacting with fans. When it was my turn, I handed him our library copy of Where I Belong. He reacted with overwhelming enthusiasm. He was thrilled that his book was in a library! I think the expression on his face says it all!
My Review of Where I Belong, posted on Library Thing.
Coming from "the musical Doyles of Petty Harbour", it is not surprising that Doyle would become a successful musician. Throughout the book though, you come to realize that his success comes not just from his natural talent, but from his hard work, positive outlook, kindness towards others, and genuine good nature. What he attributes to a lucky break seems more likely a recognition of these qualities by others.
Though the book ends where Great Big Sea starts, it will certainly appeal to fans of the band and Doyle's solo work. It should also be required reading for all Canadians to better understand what it means to be a Newfoundlander. It is also a pretty good inducement to visit the province that "Canada joined" in 1949.
Click here to see my other reviews on Library Thing.
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During the month of December, you can clear up your library fines by making a donation to the North Shore Harvest Foodbank. For each non-perishable food item you bring in, we will deduct $1 from your library fine.


Sumac 100% Organic European Cannabis Hemp Twill Denim Fabric: great for hemp jeans, clothing, bags, shoes, draperies, upholstery, and more. 14oz per square yard weight. Sold by the yard; fabric width is ~58"-60". This is soft and smooth organic cannabis sativa hemp denim jeans fabric. Sumac is the fabric name, not a color. Shrinkage of about 3-5% in the length.
Our hemp twill denim fabric is made in-house from 100% organically grown European hemp. Chemical-free. Sweatshop-free. Grown and woven in-house for true purity and environmental sustainability. Please note that hemp denim isn't as strong as organic cotton denim and isn't meant to be used for high tension or high stretch applications.


Whether you're expecting a new arrival, your child has a birthday coming up or there is another reason to celebrate, creating a registry is an easy way to not only make shopping selections simpler for your friends and family, but to also help ensure the gifts you receive are items you need and will use. If you are the friend or family member shopping the registry for a gift, you'll find that everything is laid out for you, and that our registries at Pottery Barn Kids are simple to search and browse, making your online shopping experience seamless. From cribs to bath basics, list and shop everything you need right from the comfort of your own home.
If you are expecting your first child, and you're not really sure where to begin with your registry, we make it simple by offering a list of registry must-haves. Once you create your registry, you can choose items right from this list if you like and import them into your registry. We are trying to make registry creation smooth and complete for you, offering you choices that you may not have considered right away, such as thumbies, swaddles and other essentials. If you want to simply use the list as a guide, that's okay as well. Not every parent will need everything on the list, which is why you have the ability to pick and choose.
With safety and comfort of your child as two of the focal points of our products, we offer many choices when it comes to organic bedding and eco-friendly furniture, allowing you to create a nurturing environment for your new arrival with items that are GREENGUARD Gold Certified. In addition, much of the available bedding is made from materials such as organic cotton, ensuring that products are always soft against baby's new, fresh skin, and never irritating or harmful.
When you need help decorating, we can help there as well, with in-home or online design services. Shop by collection or make an appointment to have a design specialist confer with you, helping to choose items for your registry. If shopping by collection, you have the ability to choose themes from everything such as superheroes to animals to popular animated movies. If you are waiting to find out the gender of your little one or prefer not to go with traditional boy or girl themes or colors, many of the collections feature gender-neutral items as well.
Another factor that makes our registry a wonderful choice is the personalization shop. Most bedding and soft items are easily monogrammed or personalized with your child's name, initials or other meaningful phrase. In addition, items such as storage bins and even some furniture can be personalized as well. This allows you to create a nursery or gift registry full of personalized, thoughtful gifts for your little one, so that they have keepsakes that will last a lifetime.
If a friend or family member has not created a registry, or you simply want to look for ideas for baby shower or special occasion gifts, there are still many great gift ideas to choose from. Shop by category, by age or by collection, or look through the Tips and Tricks section for helpful blogs on how to choose gifts or begin a registry. There are some must-have items that are can't miss, especially when it comes to baby showers. Moms and dads can never have enough baby blankets and burp cloths, in addition to diaper changing needs. Other much needed items include baby's first plush toys, crib bedding and bathing needs, such as washcloths and towels. If you are in search of a birthday gift or gift for another special occasion, there are many guides and helpful tips to help you choose as well.


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ASA Files Amicus Brief With Supreme Court in Support of Marriage Equality
The American Sociological Association (ASA) filed an amicus curiae brief yesterday with the Supreme Court of the United States in the same-sex marriage cases currently pending before the court. The ASA's brief highlights the social science consensus that children raised by same-sex parents fare just as well as children raised by different-sex parents.
Sociologists Available to Discuss Same-Sex Marriage
With the Supreme Court of the United States expected to rule imminently in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which addresses the matter of marriage equality and the constitutional status of state bans on same-sex marriage, the American Sociological Association (ASA) has a number of sociologists available to discuss same-sex marriage.
Study Investigates Whether Blind People Characterize Others by Race
Most people who meet a new acquaintance, or merely pass someone on the street, need only a glance to categorize that person as a particular race. But, sociologist Asia Friedman wondered, what can we learn about that automatic visual processing from people who are unable to see?
Friedman, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Delaware, set out to explore that question by interviewing 25 individuals who are blind. She will present her findings in a study at the 110th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA).
Managed Informality: Regulating Street Vendors in Bangkok
The article focuses on the relationship between street vendors and local authorities in Bangkok. We examine the goals, the means, and the effects of everyday regulation of street vending. We document how the district administration produces and maintains informality by creating a parallel set of rules where street vendors enjoy negligible rents and little competition. We provide detailed empirical evidence on earnings, rents, fines, and rules regarding commercial real estate.
Orange Is Still Pink: Mental Illness, Gender Roles, and Physical Victimization in Prisons
Although research has established a very strong relationship between the presence of a psychiatric disorder and victimization in prisons, some gaps remain in our understanding. This study considers the importance of gender differences in this relationship. Estimates based on the 2004 Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities show that psychiatric disorders have a stronger relationship with victimization among male inmates than among female inmates. Yet the size of the gender difference varies greatly depending on the specific disorder.
The Link between Functional Limitations and Depressive Symptoms: The Explanatory Role of Self-conceptions
Having more physical limitations predicts greater depressive symptoms. However, relatively few studies examine self-conceptions as potential explanations for this association. Using ordinary least squares regression on panel data collected in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2001 and 2004, N = 1,362), we examine the effect of functional limitations on five dimensions of the self: self-esteem, mastery, mattering, introspection, and emotional reliance.
New in the ASA Rose Series in Sociology: A Pound of Flesh
Over seven million Americans are either incarcerated, on probation, or on parole, with their criminal records often following them for life and affecting access to higher education, jobs, and housing. Court-ordered monetary sanctions that compel criminal defendants to pay fines, fees, surcharges, and restitution further inhibit their ability to reenter society. In A Pound of Flesh, sociologist Alexes Harris analyzes the rise of monetary sanctions in the criminal justice system and shows how they permanently penalize and marginalize the poor.
Social Causes of Violence: Crafting a Science Agenda
This Report shows the magnitude and complexity of violence in U.S. society, explicates the important ways that social science has already contributed knowledge, and sets forth a challenging set of research directions. The Report makes clear the need for a sustained violence initiative to produce fundamental research. Federal support for a major initiative requires an examination of priorities for allocating scarce resources. Across the landscape of serious issues where serious science must be done, research on violence should be enlarged.
The American Sociological Association (ASA) filed an amicus curiae brief in March, 2015 with the Supreme Court of the United States in the same-sex marriage cases pending before the court. The ASA's brief highlights the social science consensus that children raised by same-sex parents fare just as well as children raised by different-sex parents.
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The crash is the unravelling of Margaret Holloway. Trapped inside a car about to explode, she is rescued by a scarred stranger who then disappears. Margaret remembers little, but she's spent her life remembering little - her childhood is full of holes and forgotten memories. Now she has a burning desire to discover who she is and why her life has been shrouded in secrets. What really happened to her when she was a child? Could it have anything to do with the mysterious man who saved her life?
Richard and Judy and international best-selling author of The Guilty One returns with a nail-biting ride of 'he said/she said' between a teacher and his pupil. For fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and TV's Liar and Dr Foster.
Because mud sticks, right? No matter if you're innocent or guilty.
Because once you've said what you've said, there's no way back, right? No matter if you're innocent or guilty.
A classic case of he said / she said when a young girl accuses a teacher of abuse it sets in motion a series of events that could rip their families apart. Both accused and accuser are treated sympathetically as the ripples of the accusation crash like waves on them and those they hold dear. It's cleverly done and at no time can you be sure of the real truth until the very end.
That ending doesn't pull its punches making this a very satisfying drama which is well illustrated by Peter Kenny's voice. I'm not sure I'd lavish the huge praise on it that Richard and Judy have but they are right that it is emotionally intense and it does a decent job of exploring the ramifications of what is an incredibly difficult problem for today's society.
No spoilers here, a great read, love Lisa Ballantyne and looking forward to her next!
The narrator's voice here has a really strange inflection. He accentuates the last word in every sentence, as if there was an exclamation mark. I'm afraid he makes this sound like a children's book. The story is good, such a shame.
It was long since I have heard such a bad performance. Horrendous "Spanish" accent (something between Russian and plain speech impairment), hysterical females ugh! Everything was poor about it.


With the introduction of Intel's new Pentium 4 chipset, the 875P, we've seen a number of manufacturers offering motherboards supporting the new chipset. Today we take a look at MSI's offering, the Microstar NEO-LSR 875P Canterwood motherboard.
We've had the MSI NEO-LSR motherboard in our labs since April, before the official launch, but because of a number of setbacks (not directly related to the motherboard) we haven't been able to publish our review before now.
On the positive side; we have really had a chance to test this board over a long period of time. I think we can safely say that we know this board very well, what it has to offer as well as it's limitations.
As you will soon discover, we have not focused heavily on overclocking performance simply because there are too many factors involved -- RAM, processor cooling and the processor itself among many other things -- so we cannot judge a board based on that. Rest assured, though, we were not disappointed in that departement.
But without further ado, let's take a look at the motherboards features and board layout.