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Habitual smoking, long-term effect
With an increasing number of states embracing the legalization of marijuana, mostly for medical purposes, the push for recreational approval in states such as New York continues to grow. Approximately 5.9 percent of American college students reported daily or near-daily marijuana use in a 2014 study conducted by the University of Michigan research group Monitoring the Future, as referenced by a recent USA Today article.
That percentage — translating to 1-in-17 college students who smoke marijuana at least 20 times each month — marks the highest rate since 1980, the first year that complete college data on this topic was made available.
According to a PBS article, written in conjunction with the organization Drug Free America, marijuana consumption can have adverse effects.
"Attention, memory and learning are impaired among heavy marijuana users, even after users discontinued its use for at least 24 hours," the article said.
Side effects may also include impaired memory for recent events, difficulty concentrating, dream-like states, impaired motor coordination, impaired driving and other psychomotor skills, slowed reaction time, impaired goal-directed mental activity and altered peripheral vision.
Plattsburgh State accounting major Kevin Mcglynn, who is currently taking a business law class that requires understanding of advanced vocabulary, explained that his marijuana use doesn't impede his learning.
"I have a pretty good focus," Mcglynn said. "I'm not going to smoke when I have accounting. It's for recreational use. If I have a headache and a lot on my mind, I smoke and go back to sleep."
Although he uses marijuana recreationally and as a sleep aid, Mcglynn said he has read about the potential side effects, and has noticed them himself.
"I've seen all the stuff on studies," he said. "You might be a bit slow. I feel like I waste more time while stoned."
Mcglynn also added that if he finds himself in a "bad situation" while under the influence, he may feel anxious or nervous.
PSUC public relations major Carissa Root agreed, saying that if she had plans to study or knew she had work to do she would not get high beforehand because it is harder to pay attention.
"They don't call it being 'high' for nothing," she said. "I don't mix relaxation with school."
Fellow PSUC student Thomas Blanchard said although he does not use marijuana, he is not usually able to notice a true difference between his friends' behavior when they smoke compared to when they are sober.
"It's about their intellectual level before they smoke that depends on their attention, memory and learning," Blanchard said.
However, Blanchard said he couldn't speculate whether his friends experienced impaired memory or difficulty concentrating while high.
"I think it's the hard drugs that have already eaten away at their brain," he said.
Blanchard also said he has noticed that people who do "dabs," which is a highly concentrated form of THC, the chemical found in marijuana, tend to space out more than other marijuana users.
According to the aforementioned PBS article, a survey of 150 college students who were high on marijuana during the interviewing process found that 59 percent forgot the premise of a conversation before it ended. Forty-one percent also noted they remember less when reading while stoned.
"When my friends and I are together," Root said, "I'm sure there's some stories that get lost."
Though the conversation on national marijuana legalization is picking up speed, it is important to remember recreational use is still illegal in most states, including New York and can be traced to long-term, negative health problems.
A Forbes magazine article reported "acute effects mainly include anxiety, paranoia (especially among new users), dysphoria, cognitive impairment, and psychotic symptoms (especially in people with a family history of psychosis). These particular side effects seem to have risen over the last 20 years, which may be due to the fact that the THC content in marijuana has also risen over time." In addition, the study found that nearly 10 percent of all marijuana users can become addicted.
PSUC students who would like to learn more about this topic or wish to seek assistance should go to the Student Health Center, or schedule a time to visit the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services office, located in the Student Involvement Center on the first floor of the Angell College Center.
For more information about PSUC's AOD services, contact Janis Krug, PSUC's AOD Educator.
Email Patrick Willisch at patrick.willisch@cardinalpointsonline.com
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Good riddance, 2020: How to manage expectations and prepare for the year ahead.
Many around the world sighed with relief as country after country rang in the new year After a year of uncertainty in which many Americans died of COVID-19, many are looking forward to a year of possibility. Dr. Josh Ackerman, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, says Americans may want to manage their expectations as the pandemic progresses.
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Craig County is een van de 77 county's in de Amerikaanse staat Oklahoma.

De county heeft een landoppervlakte van 1.971 km² en telt 14.950 inwoners (volkstelling 2000). De hoofdplaats is Vinita.

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Peony Florence - Rose, Hibiscus & Peony Fannings White Tea – Golden Tips Tea Co. (P) Ltd.
A special variety of White Tea from the Peony family, naturally withered & unfermented, blended with Rose petals and dried Hibiscus. This fannings variety has a higher potency & body as compared to other white teas. Combined with a subtle flavour, it makes for a smooth & delicate cup and also has several health benefits. The addition of fragrant flower petals make this a delicious drink which is loved for its sour, lemony-tart and berryish flavours.


TIP! Keep your cat away from your drapery cords. Do not allow your cat to play with these.
Feral cats are felines that wander the street. There are many abandoned cats like these, and they can be a huge problem. Dealing with these cats is a problem that costs businesses thousands and loses customers all year long.
Cats love to get into tight, small spaces. If they have a collar on, this might prove to be a safety risk if they happen to get stuck. A breakaway collar has the ability to release its hold if the cat pulls tightly on it. This could save your cat's life!
TIP! When your female cat is old enough, it's vital to get her spayed. You may not think it's necessary if you have an indoor cat, but your cat may escape.
Avoid letting your cat get bored. Your cat needs plenty of exercise. But many cat owners ignore that need. A bored cat may fall victim to depression, compulsive disorders or issued that can be harmful to their health. Therefore, ensure your cat has enough space for exercising and playing. If your cats are kept inside, set up a carpet lined scratching pad or post. There are many climbing structures that can be purchased or made for cats who enjoy heights.
TIP! Be cautious about using canine products on your feline friend. This can irritate your cat or cause an allergic reaction.
Cats are partially nocturnal. This means that they will usually be quite active at night. If your cats keep you up late at night, you should close the bedroom door. This will reduce the frequency that they wake you up.
TIP! Deter your cat from chewing on inappropriate things by using bitter apple. If your cat happens to be a champion cord-chewer, you'll need to use cord covers to protect your cords.
Anytime you travel with a cat, their ears should be monitored. You might love blasting your favorite music while driving, but they enjoy softer sounds. If your cat seems upset or agitated, turn down the music and speak calmly to him.
TIP! Think about getting a microchip for your feline friend. Even indoor cats may get out of your home at some point.
When you get a cat for your kids, make sure your kids know the rules in advance. Let your children know what rooms you will allow the cat to go into. Make sure that your children know if the cat is strictly an indoor cat. Your children will be able to understand the rules more easily if they know them ahead of time.
TIP! Do not allow your cat to stay bored all of the time. Although you may believe that cats just lie around, this isn't the case.
High areas are ideal for cats. For a truly happy cat, provide a safe place for your cat to survey his surroundings. If a big cat tree is not something that can easily fit in your home, get a sturdy shelf that can be used as a perch. For an additional treat, put a little bed or blanket in there, too.
If you're having an issue with your cat, try to get some input from other cat owners. Though you want to handle problems on your own, you may require advice from others who own cats. Participate in online discussion boards for cat owners, or pick up the telephone and speak with your vet.
Don't stress yourself out about instructing your cat on proper litter box usage. This is a natural instinct that cannot be taught. You may have heard that rubbing your cat;s paws in litter will help them learn, but that may have a traumatizing effect.
TIP! Don't scrimp when it comes to your pet's food. Always look at the ingredients first.
Get your cat accustomed to a carrier. You have to take a different approach to training a cat rather than a dog. Cats learn well when they feel encouraged. Inside the carrier, put a favorite toy and blanket. Leave it open in an area the cat will see. Over time the cat will not be stressed about the carrier and will enter it voluntarily. Transporting your cat inside the carrier will then become much easier.
TIP! If your cat urinates frequently or outside his box, you may need to talk to your vet. Cats can show this behavior if they have a type of urinary tract infection or other health issue.
Getting a second cat is usually beneficial to both, but you have to give the two cats a few weeks to get acclimated to each other. The cats might hiss, swat and hide from each other at first. Eventually they will grow accustomed to it and start tolerating or even enjoying each other's company.
TIP! Pay attention to your cat's litter box habits. If it stops using the box, medical problems could be to blame.
You should have a better idea of how you can take good care of your cat after reading this article. Start using this advice right away to give your cat the loving attention that it deserves. Of course, cats are still sensitive animals and should be handled with care! Maybe you'll find one you fall in love with.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Performance, Engine, Ride, Handling | What Car?
Let's start at the top of the range with the V8 AMG model, which has no problem shifting its huge bulk down the road thanks to its 5.5-litre turbocharged V8. It's a mighty engine that feels fantastically eager to pull the GLE Coupé along from low revs, building to scarcely believable thrust near its redline. Of course, there's a suitably brutish V8 AMG soundtrack to go with it, cracking and popping on gear changes and off the throttle.
The AMG 43 model isn't quite as gutsy low down, and doesn't continue to charge down the road in quite the same way at higher revs, but it certainly isn't slow - nor that far behind the AMG 63 in reality. Its noise isn't quite as thuggish either, but there's no missing its V6 howl. Most will go for the 350 d diesel, which swells its large reserves of torque at low speeds with a guttural muscularity. Being a diesel, it doesn't rev out as willingly, but again, it has a considerable and pleasing amount of pace once it's up and running.
Sadly, Mercedes' nine-speed automatic gearbox (standard on the 350 d and AMG 43) isn't quite so stellar - it often dithers from stationary junctions, even if it becomes better on the move. The AMG 63 gets its own performance-orientated seven-speed gearbox, which feels the sharper gearbox in auto or manual mode across all driving situations.
The 350 d and AMG 43 places comfort firmly before agility, because its standard air suspension deals with the majority of bumpy UK roads really well. Only the sharpest, flattest-faced ruts and potholes send their bodies into a slight wobble. The AMG 63 model gets air suspension, too, but it's tuned by AMG to be taut in the name of better cornering. Unfortunately, this means a more unsettled ride across our broken roads.
In truth, although the AMG 63 is the sharpest of the GLE Coupés thanks to its trick chassis, no GLE Coupé feels outright nimble to drive. There's pronounced body lean - especially in the softer 350 d and AMG 43 cars - and no matter which driving mode you choose, its steering provides little in the way of communication or confidence when cornering at speed. Although no large SUV can claim to be sports car-sharp, a BMW X6 feels more agile to drive.


Nigeria is one of the largest producers of raw cashew nuts in shells worldwide with a yearly export volume of at least $167 million US dollars and untapped yearly potentials of over $115.8 million US dollars. In 2017 alone, cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria exported over 220,000 tonnes of Cashew Nuts. This figure is smaller than the 2018 export estimate of which over 37,000 tonnes of cashew nuts remain unsold, with new harvests trickling in at the start of February.
The abundance and high profitability derived from the export of cashew nuts in Nigeria makes it a lucrative venture for exporters to start up, and as such, there has being a rise in the number of cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria over the years. This increased number has subsequently led to high price competition, which helps bring down the international price of the commodity for international buyers looking to purchase either raw cashew nuts or cashew kernels from cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria.
The vast worldwide demand for cashew nuts in Nigeria by international buyers makes venturing into the export of Cashew Nuts from Nigeria to several countries around the world a lucrative export business to start up.
If you're looking to become one of the most successful cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria or are an international buyer looking for how to buy cashew nuts in Nigeria from cashew nuts suppliers in Nigeria without losing your money, you should read on.
First, What Are Cashew Nuts?
Cashew nuts are fruits that grow on tropical evergreen cashew trees. The cashew nut is usually processed into cashew kernels, cashew cheese or cashew butter.
So What Is Cashew Nuts Export About?
Cashew Nuts export is the export of either Raw Cashew Nuts or Cashew Kernels from Nigeria to international buyers located in various parts of the world. It is exported based on the specifications agreed by both cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria and international buyers on a case by case basis.
Nigeria is the 4th largest producer of cashew nuts in the world.
Nigeria majorly exports Raw Cashew Nuts.
Ogbomosho in Oyo state produces the best cashew nuts in Nigeria with an average outturn of over 50 KOR (Kernel Outturn Ratio).
The average outturn ratio of cashew nuts international buyers can buy from Nigeria is 47 outturns.
Depending on the outturn, Cashew nuts can sell for anywhere between $1,200/mt to $1,500/mt.
Growing Cashew Nuts can create a great source of employment.
Cashew Nuts are actually a fruit.
The profit margins on the sale of Cashew Nuts to international buyers can be anywhere from 15% to 45% depending on what agreement you have with the international buyer.
With Vietnam being the largest buyer, India & China are one of the largest importers of Cashew Nuts from Cashew Nuts exporters in Nigeria.
Raw cashew nuts are the nuts that are freshly harvested. They're usually a shell enclosing that covers the nuts inside of it.
Depending on what is agreed by the cashew nuts seller and the international buyer, it can vary along these specifications mentioned above.
Cashew kernels are roasted cashew nuts. Depending on how they're roasted, they have varying classes and in some cases can cost as high as $10,000 per metric tonne.
W210 – These cashew kernels are a bit smaller than the W180. They are called the jumbo nuts.
W240 – The W240 is smaller and cheaper than the W210, but is larger than the W320.
W320 – This is the most popular cashew kernel on the market. They're easier to source and are cheaper than the W240, W210, and W180.
W450 – This is the smallest type of cashew kernel. They're also the cheapest.
While cashew kernels are the most common processed state of raw cashew nuts, most cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria do not process and export cashew kernels. While this is slowly fading away, cashew kernels can still be bought from some cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria.
Cashew Nuts and Cashew Kernels are usually sold at varying amounts at the farms, local markets, or processing centres, and are then further resold to international buyers at varying prices per metric tonne depending on the specification, the seller's connection to the farms, the trade process, and the final negotiations with the buyer.
In all, your profit margin from the export of Cashew Nuts from Nigeria can be anywhere from 15% to 45%.
Most people have zero cash to start a cashew nuts export business, and as such, start by venturing into cashew nuts brokerage. Most of these brokers can be found in India, Vietnam, China, and China. They source cashew nuts buyers and sellers and try to make a deal happen in exchange for a commission on the trade.
You could venture into the Cashew Nuts and Cashew Kernels brokerage business by linking a buyer to a seller, and in the process, earning a commission on every successful trade you close.
The first step is to register a legal limited liability company for your cashew nuts export business in Nigeria. Cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria cannot export cashew nuts without a limited liability company. Mere enterprise registrations are disallowed, and as a result, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council and any local associations regulating the purchase and sale of Cashew Nuts will only give a licence to organisations that are registered limited liability companies with the Corporate Affairs Commission in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
For international investors, you can also start up your own cashew nuts export business fro scratch from first visiting the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) or invest in a local cashew nuts exporter in Nigeria to be able to get cashew nuts at a far lower price than others would have gotten.
While this can be done anytime before, during, or after your cashew nuts export company has been registered with the appropriate bodies depending on if you're a local company or a foreign investor, the next step is to source for the direct farms, processing centres, and buying centres that you can procure cashew nuts from at the lowest costs for your international buyers.
Successful cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria always have direct access to either the farmers, buying centres, or processing centres, so they can always get cashew nuts and cashew kernels at the best possible price.
International buyers can also take advantage of this knowledge by partnering with local companies who have access to this information to purchase very large volumes of cashew nuts at low prices.
To make international buyers trust you enough to want to buy cashew nuts from you or even invest in your cashew nuts export business, you need to set up a company that looks internationally reputable. This involves registering with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria, building a global standard website that displays what you do, have a registered office address (co-working hubs are great options), create a corporate profile and brochure of your products, and set up a corporate email that has your website domain at its extension and read something like "yourname@yourcompanywebsite.com".
When you set up and organise your company in a professional way like this, international buyers would feel very confident about your business and would tend to choose your business as their preferred partner.
Successful cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria organise their businesses like this.
You can also build an influential social account on LinkedIn and market your Cashew Nuts to a unique business audience you'd build over time.
In the article title How To Find International Buyers For Your Import/Export Business, we talk about many ways cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria and several other commodity exporters anywhere around the world can find international buyes for their commodity trading business. You can read all about it here.
After you have done your due diligence on the international buyer, gotten an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO), Signed a contract, received a Letter of Credit, and more, you can then proceed to ship the Cashew Nuts.
Contact Globexia – Globexia is one of the top cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria and is a premier fast-growing commodity trading company in Nigeria with the ability to export agricultural products ranging from cashew nuts to sesame seeds, dry split ginger, and much more. You can visit the website here.
For a more in-depth explanation of these points on how to source cashew nuts and cashew kernels from Nigeria, you can read this article we previously published.
1). Inexperience can cause cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria to either export the wrong specifications, underprice or overprice their cashew nuts, and much more.
2). Your Cashew Nuts en route a warehouse can get stolen or seized by government officials before its arrival.
3). Too many fake buyers waste exporters time with fake inquiries that will go nowhere.
4). Most cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria have little to no access to enough finance to export cashew nuts to international buyers.
5). Most Cashew Nuts sellers have poorly managed supply chains and may sometimes be unable to deliver.
6). Cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria could waste so much time as a result of long-term conversations with Cashew Nuts buyers who have no real money to pay.
7). Many fake Cashew Nuts suppliers in Nigeria makes it difficult for Cashew Nuts buyers to trust new entrants.
The Cashew Nuts export business can be lucrative for new and existing cashew nuts exporters in Nigeria. Depending on the quantity the cashew nuts buyer needs, the cashew nut seller's profit margins could be between 15% to 45%.
Starting an agricultural export business in Nigeria with an initial focus on Cashew Nuts is a way to not just only get into the industry, but a great start to building a long-term business that could someday employ thousands of people directly and indirectly. As a result, joining the growing pool of cashew nuts suppliers in Nigeria is a great way to start up a cashew nuts export business in Nigeria.
Trying to buy Cashew Nuts from Nigeria through genuine sellers can lead to a lot of wasted time and efforts on the part of the Cashew Nuts buyers. They spend a lot of time vetting sellers in Nigeria, doubting their results even if positive, and going back and forth too many times than they can count, only to end up either cancelling their decision to buy or making a purchase after months or years have passed.
Finding real Cashew Nuts suppliers in Nigeria can be a problem. To make this possible for Cashew Nuts buyers, Startup Tips Daily Media, through her sister company, Globexia, can export Cashew Nuts to genuine buyers from Nigeria or anywhere in the world.
Whatever will help buyers close genuine Cashew Nuts export-based transactions fast, transparently, and easier, we can make the process as stress-free as possible.
Our Cashew Nuts export business is completely transparent, and as a result, we will not deal with a buyer who intends to cut corners or outsmart any party in the course of the transaction.
In addition to our Cashew Nuts export business in Nigeria, we're also Sesame Seeds Exporters In Nigeria and can export Sesame Seeds to buyers around the world.
If you're a genuine Cashew Nuts buyer, you can reach out to us through the contact form below. If you'd like us also to help you export most of your Cashew Nuts, we'd be glad to do so with mutually agreed terms.
What are your thoughts on this article on how to start the export of Cashew Nuts from Nigeria? Let me know by leaving a comment below.


I'm not big into cars or anything, but you have to admit this is just damn cool.
Bose, makers of high-performance audio products, created a vehicle suspension system using electromagnets.
Be sure to check out the QuickTime videos on the lower-right, especially the Bump test track and Speed bump.
I haven't read much about it yet, but I'm curious if it needs any sort of artificial intelligence or elaborate look-ahead sensors. I mean, think about it... what if that speed bump was actually the start of a very sudden hill? How does the suspension know when to fully compensate for the wheel movement and when to allow the wheels to change the pitch of the car so it doesn't plant its fender into the bottom of a hill? I'm sure they got it all figured out - I just read about how it works when I get time.
I think I saw a TV bit on that a while back (last month or something?) They used the wording "anticipates future road conditions", but never meantioned how.... I think it's facinating.


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Carmel school board approves boundaries for employees in romantic relationships
By Ann Marie Shambaugh on	 March 30, 2018 Carmel Education
Carmel Clay Schools unanimously adopted a new policy March 26 that outlines boundaries for employees in "personal relationships," which include those of a romantic or intimate nature.
The board adopted the policy approximately two months after former Supt. Nicholas Wahl and Human Resources Director Corinne Middleton resigned. The two had been put on leave in October 2017 as the school board conducted a review of district leadership, which included examining the relationship between the two administrators.
School board member Pam Knowles, a member of the policy committee, read a statement at the meeting that outlined the need for the new guidelines.
"Included in the leadership review conducted earlier this year was also a review of policies that could impact leadership in the district," she said. "At that time, attention was focused nationwide to the relationships between employees and how the workplace should react to those. All of this led to the consideration of the (non-fraternization) policy."
The policy states that individuals in close, personal relationships may not work in positions with a "direct, indirect or perceived reporting relationship" between the two or where one could influence the other's terms or conditions of employment.
It states that each employee is responsible for promptly reporting any existing or potential close personal relationship that may violate the policy to the director of human resources. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination, it states.
The district's previous guidelines didn't prohibit such a relationship, although it stated that if a married or cohabiting employee directly reports to his or her significant other, one will be transferred.
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Q: Eraser in Canvas with Redo/Undo Option in android I am developing a drawing app, I want to implement Eraser functionality with Redo/Undo options to be worked. I have gone through CanvasView and FingerPaint samples but unfortunately I am unable to implement Eraser. I have used paint.setXfermode(new PorterDuffXfermode(PorterDuff.Mode.CLEAR)) for erasing but it is not working.
NOTE: in my case Eraser is working but Redo/Undo is not working, I want both to be working properly.
My Code:
//Here is the I am creating Paint object...

private Paint createPaint() {
    Paint paint = new Paint();
    paint.setAntiAlias(true);
    paint.setStyle(this.paintStyle);
    paint.setStrokeWidth(this.paintStrokeWidth);
    paint.setStrokeCap(this.lineCap);
    paint.setStrokeJoin(Paint.Join.MITER);  // fixed

    if (this.mode == Mode.ERASER) {
        // Eraser
        paint.setXfermode(new PorterDuffXfermode(PorterDuff.Mode.CLEAR));
        paint.setARGB(0, 0, 0, 0);

        // paint.setColor(this.baseColor);
        // paint.setShadowLayer(this.blur, 0F, 0F, this.baseColor);
    } else {
        // Otherwise
        paint.setColor(this.paintStrokeColor);
        paint.setShadowLayer(this.blur, 0F, 0F, this.paintStrokeColor);
        paint.setAlpha(this.opacity);
        paint.setPathEffect(this.drawPathEffect);
    }

    return paint;
}

//This method is for managing Redo/Undo

private void updateHistory(Path path) {
    if (this.historyPointer == this.pathLists.size()) {
        this.pathLists.add(path);
        this.paintLists.add(this.createPaint());
        this.historyPointer++;
    } else {
        // On the way of Undo or Redo
        this.pathLists.set(this.historyPointer, path);
        this.paintLists.set(this.historyPointer, this.createPaint());
        this.historyPointer++;

        for (int i = this.historyPointer, size = this.paintLists.size(); i < size; i++) {
            this.pathLists.remove(this.historyPointer);
            this.paintLists.remove(this.historyPointer);
        }
    }
}

private void onActionDown(MotionEvent event) {
    switch (this.mode) {
        case DRAW   :
        case ERASER :
                this.updateHistory(this.createPath(event));
                this.isDown = true;
        default :
            break;
    }
}

private void onActionMove(MotionEvent event) {
    float x = event.getX();
    float y = event.getY();

    switch (this.mode) {
        case DRAW   :
        case ERASER :

                Path path = this.getCurrentPath();

                switch (this.drawer) {
                    case PEN :
                        path.lineTo(x, y);
                        break;
                    default :
                        break;
                }

            break;
        default :
            break;
    }
}

private void onActionUp(MotionEvent event) {
    if (isDown) {
        this.startX = 0F;
        this.startY = 0F;
        this.isDown = false;
    }
}

@Override
protected void onDraw(Canvas canvas) {
    super.onDraw(canvas);

    // Before "drawPath"
    canvas.drawColor(this.baseColor);

    if (this.bitmap != null) {
        canvas.drawBitmap(this.bitmap, 0F, 0F, emptyPaint);
    }

    for (int i = 0; i < this.historyPointer; i++) {
        Path path   = this.pathLists.get(i);
        Paint paint = this.paintLists.get(i);

        canvas.drawPath(path, paint);
    }

    this.canvas = canvas;
}

A:  /**
 * This method draws canvas again for Undo.
 */
public boolean undo() {
    if (this.historyPointer > 1) {
        this.historyPointer--;
        this.invalidate();

        return true;
    } else {
        return false;
    }
}

/**
 * This method draws canvas again for Redo.
 */
public boolean redo() {
    if (this.historyPointer < this.pathLists.size()) {
        this.historyPointer++;
        this.invalidate();

        return true;
    } else {
        return false;
    }
}

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Feel your heart race as you're raised 40 metres into the air high above the Ngongotaha stream, before plunging into an exhilarating swoop towards the ground at 130kmph. Take the plunge on your own or get others to join you to make for a more intense experience!
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/*************************************************************
* CSCI 340                                       Spring, 2009
* Name: Joe Daniel Parker
* Assignment 1
* Due Date: 01/26/2009
* Purpose: Take input about some information on a student,
* then print it all out.
*************************************************************/

#include <iomanip>
#include <iostream>
#include <vector>
#include <string>
#include "person.h"
#include "student.h"
#include "courseinfo.h"

using std::cin;
using std::cout;
using std::endl;

int main()
	{
    //variables, mostly temporaries
	Student s;
	string tempstring,
           tempgrade,
           tempID,
           tempyear,
           tempsemester;
    int    count = 0;

	//have the user enter in certain information about the student,
    //including name, ssn, date of birth, gender, and Z-ID number.
    cout	<< "Welcome to the Student Information Gathering System:" << endl
			<< endl
			<< "Please enter the student's full name: ";
	getline(cin, tempstring);
	s.set_name(tempstring);

	cout	<< endl
			<< "Please enter the student's Social Security Number: ";
	cin		>> tempstring;
	s.set_ssn(tempstring);

	cout	<< endl
			<< "Please enter the student's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY): ";
	cin 	>> tempstring;
	s.set_DOB(tempstring);

	cout	<< endl
			<< "Please enter the student's Gender (M/F): ";
	cin		>> tempstring;
	while (tempstring != "M" && tempstring != "F" && tempstring != "m" && tempstring != "f")
			{
			cout	<< endl
					<< "Please enter a correct respons (M/F): ";
			cin		>> tempstring;
			}
	s.set_gender(tempstring);

	cout	<< endl
			<< "Please enter the student's Z-id Number: ";
	cin		>> tempstring;
	s.set_Zid(tempstring);

	//Since the student can have multiple classes, have the user input
    //information about each class they have taken, until they select 'N'
    //at the end of the loop.
    do
		{
		cout	<< endl
				<< "Please enter one of the student's course's Course-ID: ";
		cin		>> tempID;
		//s.add_class();
		//s.classes.set_ID(tempstring);

		cout	<< endl
				<< "Please enter this course's Year taken (YYYY): ";
		cin 	>> tempyear;
		//s.classes.set_year(tempstring);

		cout	<< endl
				<< "Please enter this course's Semester taken: ";
		cin		>> tempsemester;
		//s.classes.set_semester(tempstring);

		cout	<< endl
				<< "Please enter this course's Grade earned: ";
		cin		>> tempgrade;
		//s.classes.set_grade(tempstring);

        s.update_class(tempID, tempyear, tempsemester, tempgrade, count);

		cout	<< endl
				<< "Does this student have any more classes? (Y/N): ";
		cin		>> tempstring;

		while (tempstring != "Y" && tempstring != "N" && tempstring != "y" && tempstring != "n")
			{
			cout	<< endl
					<< "Please enter a correct respons (Y/N): ";
			cin		>> tempstring;
			}
		count ++;
		}
		while (tempstring == "Y" || tempstring == "y");

    //at this point, the program will print out the information given to it thus far.
    tempstring = s.get_Zid();
	s.infoPrint(tempstring);

    system("PAUSE");
	return 0;
	}

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Kim Joo Hyuk Reveals When He Felt Saddest About Leaving "2 Days & 1 Night"
by S. Ng
Kim Joo Hyuk has unparalleled affection for "2 Days & 1 Night." In a recent interview, the actor sat down to reflect on those good old days with the members, whom he recently reunited with during the Lunar New Year special of the variety show.
"I left '2 Days & 1 Night' because I wanted to do more of my own things. I wanted to live more as an actor, and also, I'm not sure why, but I felt that the more I stay, the more I would inconvenience the '2 Days & 1 Night' team. I thought that I was causing inconvenience even though I should really be doing better and helping out more."
He also talked about how the variety show has helped his acting, something that he has also mentioned in a previous interview.
He said, "I've thought many times that variety is not my thing. But one thing is for sure, variety has helped my acting in a huge way. I hardly appear on screen, but through '2 Days & 1 Night,' I could be seen. As I let go, my heart became more at peace, and my fears disappeared. I felt strongly the feeling of letting go."
The actor then talked about how he felt leaving the show, saying he didn't feel much sorrow and regret until a particular incident occurred.
"When I left the group chat, it stung a little. The feeling that I've really left this place hit me hard," he revealed.
He continued, "I have no further thoughts about doing variety. Even for '2 Days & 1 Night,' I could [only] do it because of the members. It was a gathering of friends who cared for each other. If it was a program where we compete against each other, I would probably have left after a month. [But] it was a team where even the production took care of each other, so it was possible together."
Do you miss Gutaengie Hyung as well? Watch their Lunar New Year reunion below!
2 Days & 1 Night


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Галвестонский ураган — ураган, обрушившийся на город Галвестон, Техас 8 сентября 1900 года. Скорость ветра, по оценке, составляла 214 км/ч, что соответствует 4 категории по шкале ураганов Саффира — Симпсона.

Ураган унёс жизни от 6 до 12 тыс. человек, официальные источники сходятся на цифре в 8 тысяч. Таким образом, этот ураган является третьим по числу жертв среди североатлантических тропических циклонов (после Великого урагана 1780 года и урагана Митч 1998 года). Галвестонский ураган 1900 года до настоящего времени является самым смертоносным стихийным бедствием в истории США. Жертвами второго по списку урагана Окичоби 1928 года стали 6 тысяч человек, а один из самых страшных ураганов последних лет — Катрина — унёс жизни примерно 1800 человек.

Ураган возник до того, как тропические штормы стали официально называть именами, поэтому он имеет несколько названий. Как правило, его именуют Галвестонский ураган 1900 года, Великий Галвестонский ураган или, особенно в старых документах, Галвестонское наводнение. Местные жители Галвестона называли его Великий шторм или Шторм 1900 года.

Метеорологическая история

Место появления урагана не установлено, поскольку возможность наблюдений в конце XIX века была ограниченной. Сообщения с кораблей были единственным надёжным инструментом наблюдения за ураганами в море, причём, поскольку радиотелеграф только появлялся, эти сообщения становились доступными лишь по приходе корабля в порт. Предполагается, что шторм 1900 года, как и многие мощные атлантические ураганы, начался как ураган типа Кабо-Верде — тропическая волна, двигающаяся от западного берега Африки. Первое зафиксированное наблюдение предвестника урагана произошло 27 августа на расстоянии примерно 1600 км к востоку от Наветренных островов, где корабль попал в область «неспокойной погоды». Шторм прошёл над Малыми Антильскими островами 30 августа, вероятно как тропическая депрессия, что следует из показаний атмосферного давления на острове Антигуа.

Через три дня над Антигуа разразилась сильнейшая гроза, после чего наступила жаркая и влажная спокойная погода, что часто происходит после прохода тропического циклона. К 1 сентября наблюдатели погодного бюро США сообщали о «шторме средней интенсивности (не урагане)» к юго-востоку от Кубы. Двигаясь на запад, шторм вышел на сушу в юго-западной части Кубы 3 сентября, вызвав сильные дожди. К 5 сентября он сместился во Флоридский пролив и уже набрал силу урагана.

К 6 сентября ураган сместился севернее города Ки-Уэст, а ранним утром пятницы, 7 сентября, погодное бюро Нового Орлеана сообщило о серьёзных разрушениях вдоль побережья штатов Луизиана и Миссисипи. Детальная информация о непогоде отсутствовала, так как связь из-за повреждений телеграфных линий была ограниченной. Центральный офис Погодного бюро в Вашингтоне объявил штормовое предупреждение от города Пенсакола до Галвестона. К середине 7-го числа на Мексиканском заливе наблюдалось сильное волнение с юго-востока, а тучи на всех высотах начали надвигаться с северо-востока. Оба эти признака свидетельствуют о приближающемся с востока урагане. Погодное бюро Галвестона подняло флаг с двумя квадратами, что означало объявление ураганного предупреждения. В 13 часов того дня, после выхода из порта Нового Орлеана, судно «Louisiana» попало в ураган, причём капитан оценил скорость ветра в 160 км/ч. Данный показатель соответствует урагану второй категории по современной шкале Саффира — Симпсона.

В первой половине субботы (8 сентября) поднялся устойчивый северо-восточный ветер. К 17 часам галвестонское погодное бюро фиксировало постоянный ветер ураганной силы. В ту ночь направление ветра сменилось на восточное и затем на юго-восточное, так как глаз бури начал проходить над островом к западу от города. К 23 часам ветер сменился на южный и стал спадать. Утро воскресенья приветствовало выживших голубым небом и бризом скоростью 30 км/ч со стороны залива. Буря ушла в Оклахому, затем прошла над Великими озёрами (в Милуоки скорость ветра была ещё 60 км/ч) и 12 сентября прошла севернее города Галифакс (Новая Шотландия). Оттуда непогода ушла в Северную Атлантику, где пропала из области наблюдения, предварительно потрепав рыболовецкий флот у берегов канадской провинции Ньюфаундленд и Лабрадор.

Историческая справка
В конце XIX века Галвестон был процветающим городом с населением 42 тысячи человек. Его положение в естественной гавани Галвестонской бухты Мексиканского залива сделало его центром торговли и крупнейшим городом в Техасе.

За четверть века до Галвестонского урагана город Индианола, стоящий в расположенной неподалёку бухте Матагорда, также переживал период расцвета и был вторым по величине портом Техаса после Галвестона. Затем в 1875 году мощный ураган почти уничтожил город. Индианола была восстановлена, но второй ураган в 1886 году заставил жителей покинуть город. Многие галвестонцы восприняли разрушение Индианолы как урок того, какой ущерб могут причинить ураганы. Располагался Галвестон на низком и плоском острове, размером немного более чем крупная коса, поэтому было выдвинуто предложение соорудить волноотбойные стенки для защиты города, но оно было отклонено большинством населения и руководством города.

С момента его официального основания в 1839 году Галвестон испытывал на себе несколько ударов стихии, которые переносил практически без потерь. Его жители верили, что будущие бури не будут страшнее прошедших Для того, чтобы предоставить официальное метеорологическое заключение по вопросу ураганов, директор Галвестонского отделения Погодного бюро  написал для газеты «Galveston Daily News» статью, в которой обосновывал не только ненужность защитной стенки для города, но и невозможность того, что достаточно мощный ураган обрушится на остров. Волноотбойная стена построена не была, а действия по развитию острова увеличили его уязвимость штормам. Песчаные дюны вдоль берега были скопаны для заполнения понижений городского рельефа, что уничтожило существовавший небольшой защитный барьер от Мексиканского залива.

Подготовка

4 сентября галвестонское отделение Погодного бюро США начало получать предупреждения из центрального офиса в Вашингтоне, что «тропический шторм» прошёл над Кубой на север. Специалисты бюро не могли знать где находился шторм и куда он направлялся. Употребление терминов «торнадо» или «ураган» в то время не приветствовалось, поскольку могло вызвать панику населения в случае непогоды. Погода над Мексиканским заливом была безоблачной в течение нескольких недель, температура воды была высокой. Условия высокой влажности были благоприятны для превращения за несколько дней тропического шторма в ураган с последующим его усилением.

Составлявшие прогноз специалисты Погодного бюро полагали, что шторм пойдёт на северо-восток и затронет середину атлантического побережья страны. «Им казалось, что буря начала поворачивать и пройдёт через Флориду, затем далее на северо-восток и, наконец, уйдёт в Атлантику.» Кубинские метеорологи придерживались другой точки зрения и утверждали, что ураган продолжит двигаться на запад, причём один из них спрогнозировал движение урагана в сторону Сан-Антонио (центральный Техас). Утром 5-го сентября из-за относительно спокойной погоды мало людей услышало предупреждение — лишь некоторые эвакуировались через мосты, связывающие Галвестон с материком, когда большая часть населения не придавала начавшим сгущаться тучам большого значения.

Исаак Клайн утверждал, что он собственнолично проехал по берегу и другим низменным областям, предупреждая людей о надвигающейся буре. Эта информация основана на отчёте самого Клайна и в последние годы подвергалась сомнению, поскольку никто из выживших не подтвердил её. Роль Клайна в трагедии вызывает вопросы. Одни подчёркивают то, что Клайн объявил штормовое предупреждение без разрешения центрального офиса Погодного бюро, другие указывают на его решение не строить защитной стены.

Удар стихии

Галвестон

На момент урагана высочайшая точка Галвестона находилась всего в 2,7 м над уровнем моря. Ураган вызвал штормовой нагон высотой более 4,6 м, который затопил весь остров. Волны вырвали здания из фундамента и разбили их в щепки. Было уничтожено более 3,6 тысяч домов, и у берега возвышалась гора из обломков. Те немногие здания, которые выстояли, располагаются в районе Странд и на сегодняшний день являются туристическими достопримечательностями.

Максимальная зафиксированная скорость ветра составила 160 км/ч, но анемометр погодного бюро был сдут со здания вскоре после этого измерения. Глаз бури прошёл над городом примерно в 8 часов вечера. Оценка максимальной скорости ветра составила 190 км/ч, хотя более поздний анализ присвоил урагану 4 категорию по шкале ураганов Саффира — Симпсона. Давление достигло минимума в 723,4 мм рт. ст. (964,4 гПа) — это было так мало в то время, что считалось ошибкой. По более поздним оценкам давление в центре бури составляло 698,2 мм рт. ст. (930,9 гПа), но эта величина была впоследствии поправлена до официальных 701,8 мм рт. ст. (935,7 гПа).

По причине разрушившихся мостов на материк и телеграфных линий связи с городом не было. В 11 часов утра 9 сентября один из сохранившихся кораблей с галвестонской пристани, «Pherabe», доплыл до города Тексас-Сити, который располагался на западной стороне Галвестонской бухты. На нём было шесть человек, которые по прибытии на телеграфную станцию в Хьюстоне в 3 ночи 10 сентября передали короткое сообщение губернатору Техаса Джозефу Сэйерсу и президенту США Уильяму Мак-Кинли: «Мне было поручено мэром и Гражданским комитетом Галвестона проинформировать вас, что город Галвестон разрушен». Посланники сообщили об оценке в 500 погибших; на тот момент это было воспринято как преувеличение.

Жители Хьюстона знали о прошедшей буре и приготовились оказывать помощь. Почти немедленно по железной дороге и морю к острову были отправлены рабочие. Перед спасателями предстал полностью разрушенный город. Предполагается, что 8 тысяч человек — 20 % населения острова — стали жертвой стихии. Оценки числа погибших разнятся от 6 до 12 тысяч. Большинство людей утонуло или было раздавлено обломками своих домов. Многие пережили сам шторм, но умерли после нескольких дней пребывания под развалинами. Спасатели слышали крики из-под завалов и вытаскивали кого могли. Около 30 тысяч человек остались без крова.

Из-за большого числа погибших было решено захоронить тела в море, однако течения прибивали тела обратно к берегу. В результате тела сжигались на погребальных кострах в течение нескольких недель после урагана. Власти выдавали бесплатный виски рабочим, которым приходилось бросать в костёр тела членов своих семей.

Другие жертвы
8 сентября на полуострове Боливар поезд из Бомонта с 95 пассажирами ждал парома, который должен был перевезти его на остров. Когда паром доплыл до Галвестона, капитан не смог пришвартовать судно из-за волнения. Поезд попытался вернуться назад, но был заблокирован поднимающейся водой. Десять человек из бомонтского поезда добрались до маяка Пойнт-Боливар, в котором уже укрывались 200 жителей Порт-Боливара. Оставшиеся в поезде 85 пассажиров погибли в результате штормового прилива.

Нью-Йорк
12 сентября 1900 года буря достигла Нью-Йорка; скорость ветра достигала 105 км/ч. Газета The New York Times сообщала о затруднении движения пешеходов и связывала один смертельный случай с ураганом — информационный знак из-за ветра упал на 23-летнего мужчину и пробил ему голову. Навесы и вывески на многих строениях были повреждены, а брезентовая кровля штаба пожарной охраны была сорвана. Также сообщалось о сильном волнении в Нью-Йоркской бухте и сложностях в навигации по реке Гудзон. В Бруклине сообщалось о вырванных с корнем деревьях.

Последствия

Восстановление
Для выживших галвестонцев на берегу установили армейские палатки, которых было так много, что наблюдатели прозвали это поселение «Белый город на пляже». Некоторые из жителей соорудили хижины из материалов, оставшихся от прежних строений. 12 сентября в Галвестон пришла первая после урагана почта. На следующий день было восстановлено снабжение водой, а Western Union начала предлагать телеграфные услуги. Спустя три недели из порта вновь начали отправлять хлопок.

До урагана 1900 года Галвестон считался красивым и престижным городом; его называли «западный остров Эллис и юго-западная Уолл-стрит». Однако после урагана основное развитие перенеслось на север, к Хьюстону, который переживал нефтяной бум. Расширение Хьюстонского канала в 1909 и 1914 годах положило конец мечтам Галвестона возвратить себе былое величие.

Защитные сооружения

Для предотвращения возможных последствий подобных ураганов на острове было сделано множество усовершенствований. В 1902 году было начато строительство галвестонской волноотбойной стенки длиной 4,8 км и высотой 5 м. Всепогодный мост заменил разрушенные ураганом мосты на континент. Наибольшая работа была проделана при поднятии города. Песок от дноуглубительных работ был использован для увеличения высоты города на 5,2 м относительно прежнего состояния. В процессе было поднято более 2,1 тысяч строений, включая трёхтысячетонную церковь Св. Патрика. Защитная стена и наращивание высоты острова в 2001 году были названы Американским обществом гражданских инженеров национальной исторической достопримечательностью.

В 1915 году Галвестон подвергся удару похожего по силе и траектории урагану. Галвестонский ураган 1915 года вызвал штормовой нагон высотой 4 м. Хотя в результате стихии на острове Галвестон погибло 53 человека, это было значительным улучшением в сравнении с 1900 годом.

Память
Последний известный выживший в Галвестонском урагане 1900 года, миссис Мод Коник умерла 14 ноября 2004 года в заявленном возрасте 116 лет (данные переписи указывают на меньший возраст).

В историческом порту Галвестона на пирсе 21 работает музей «Texas Seaport Museum» В нём в числе прочего показывается документальный фильм под названием «Великий шторм».

Примечания

Литература

 The 1900 Storm. Galveston Newspapers Inc. Retrieved on December 18, 2007.
 Bixel, Patricia Bellis & Turner, Elizabeth Hayes. (2000) Galveston and the 1900 Storm: Catastrophe and catalyst (1st ed.). University of Texas Press ISBN 0-292-70883-1
 Larson, Erik. (1999) Isaac's Storm: A Man, A Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History (1st ed.). New York: Crown Publishers. ISBN 0-609-60233-0
 Lienhard, John H. Raising Galveston. The Engines of Our Ingenuity, University of Houston. Retrieved on December 18, 2007.

 Greene, Casey Edward & Kelly, Shelly Henley. (2000) Through a Night of Horrors: Voices from the 1900 Galveston Storm. Texas A&M University Press ISBN 1-58544-228-3

 Weems, John Edward. (1957) Weekend in September. Texas A&M University Press ISBN 0-89096-390-8

Ссылки

 Celebrating 200 years of NOAA from the NOAA (as well as similar content  from the NOAA History Archives )
 The 1900 Storm — manuscripts, photographs, and other archival holdings from the Galveston and Texas History Center at the Rosenberg Library — including a list of victims
 The 1900 Storm — Galveston Island, Texas — «Remembering the Great Hurricane, September 8, 1900 — A Galveston County Daily News Presentation»
 The early history of Galveston, by Dr. J. O. Dyer, published 1916, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
 The great Galveston disaster, containing a full and thrilling account of the most appalling calamity of modern times including vivid descriptions of the hurricane, published 1900, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
 Galveston 1900: Storm of the Century Primary Source Adventure, a lesson plan hosted by The Portal to Texas History
 Sept. 11, 1900: Galveston wiped out Wire service account published in the Minneapolis Tribune
 1900 Great Storm Theater Galveston Historical Foundation's website

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Fees: $1,459
Room & Board: $12,156
Total: $50,201
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Tuition above is based on 12-19 credits per semester. The cost per credit is $1,145 for less than full-time enrollment and for enrollment in excess of 19 credits.
Room and board is estimated based on a 15-meal plan and upper class room accommodations.
Freshman students must add an orientation fee of $220.
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Resident Fees consist of a Student Activity Fee - $292, Tech Fee - $504, Health Services Fee - $226, Bandwidth Fee – $370, Laundry Fee - $66, postal fee - $5
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The total cost of attendance for the school year includes an allowance for books and supplies, as well as an allowance for miscellaneous, personal, and transportation expenses, and possible loan fees.
NOTE: Minimal health insurance coverage is required, unless a waiver is granted because you are covered under your family's health plan. Premium health insurance coverage is suggested for international students.
Our approach to scholarship awards is rooted in academic rigor and achievement. We strive to make a Saint Vincent education available to all students who desire to challenge themselves. We offer academic merit and need-based scholarships and grants. Merit scholarships are awarded based on academic profile, strength of curriculum, leadership and service experience and other factors. Students applying with or without college entrance exam scores are considered for all awards at the time of acceptance. Additional need-based assistance may be available depending on the results of your FAFSA.
Chancellor's Scholarship $25,500
President's Scholarship $23,500
Dean's Scholarship $22,000
Faculty Scholarship $19,500
Community Scholarship $16,500
SVC Scholarship $14,000
All students who choose to live on campus will also receive a Resident Grant of $3,000 to assist with the additional cost of room and board. Some grants from the College are dependent on factors other than academic merit or financial need and may be added to the full financial package.
Catholic High School Grant $2,000 Awarded to all freshmen Catholic high school graduates
Out-of-State Grant $500 Awarded to any student residing outside of Pennsylvania
First Generation Grant Based on financial need
Additional need-based financial aid from Saint Vincent may also be available to you based on the results of your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Therefore, we encourage every family to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Filing early will ensure that you are considered for this additional aid. The FAFSA will also determine your eligibility for state and federal aid programs such as grants and/or loans.
Accepted students are encouraged to file the FAFSA and visit our Net Price Calculator to find out more!
The Wimmer Scholarship Competition is a general knowledge examination open to graduating high school seniors. Seniors must have applied for admission by the date of the exam and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75, as well as a documented SAT (ERW and Math) score of 1300 or above, a minimum ACT of 28 or a CLT of 86. A test score is required to sit for the exam unless a student has a 4.0 GPA with at least six AP courses.
Registration is now closed for this year's Wimmer Scholarship Competition.
The first-place winner will receive a full tuition, room and board scholarship to attend Saint Vincent College for eight semesters – an estimated value of more than $200,000.
The second- through fifth-place winners will receive a full tuition scholarship for eight semesters – an estimated value of more than $150,000.
If you have any questions, please call 724-805-2500.
Resident Grant
First-time, full-time freshmen who choose to live on campus receive a Resident Grant of $3000 to assist with the cost of room and board. Transfer students who choose to live on-campus receive a Resident Grant of $1500 so long as they are enrolled full-time. These grants are renewable for up to 4 years.
Transfer Student Grants
An award of $18,000 is extended to transfer students who have maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or above in their previous college course work.
A transfer grant of up to $16,000 will be awarded to other students depending on the quality of previous college course work.
Benedictine Pastors' Awards
Students who are registered members of parishes staffed by Benedictine monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey are eligible for a $2000 award.
You must have been a member of a qualifying parish at least one year prior to your start at Saint Vincent College.
You must submit a letter from your pastor verifying your membership by May 1st.
Annual re-application is not necessary.
Catholic High School Graduate Grants
Graduates of a Roman Catholic high school who enroll as first-time, full-time students immediately following their high school career receive a $2000 grant which is renewable for up to 4 years.
Aurelius Scholarship
Aurelius Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of superior academic credentials and potential (including high school performance and ACT/SAT scores), declared major and interest in the Aurelius Scholars program. The program is offered to motivated students interested in the Western intellectual tradition and awards a limited number of competitive scholarships for incoming freshmen each year.
Selected recipients receive a $2,000 ($1,000 per semester) Aurelius Scholarship, applied toward tuition as a part of their financial aid package, over the course of four years, assuming enrollment and satisfactory progress in the Aurelius Scholars program. Recipients will be expected to enroll in Principles of American Politics (a core course in the program) in their first year at Saint Vincent, demonstrate satisfactory progress in completing the Aurelius course sequence, attend occasional lectures sponsored by Saint Vincent's Center for Political and Economic Thought, and periodically meet with the Aurelius program director to discuss their progress in the program.
For fall 2020, there will be up to six music scholarships (Singers and band) available to new students at $1,000 each. Students must audition to be considered for these scholarships. Deadline is March 15, 2020. Interested students should contact Christina Andrae (christina.andrae@stvincent.edu) at least one week in advance to schedule an audition. Video auditions are also possible on a case-by-case basis.
Fred Rogers Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $2500, is for students interested in pursuing careers involving children, early learning and media for young children. www.stvincent.edu/frs
Stanley Black & Decker Scholarships
Stanley Black & Decker Scholarships are available for first-generation college students majoring in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics. One $1,000 scholarship is are awarded in this program. For more information, or to apply, for the Stanley Black & Decker Scholarship for students majoring in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics, click here.
Two $1,000 annual scholarships are also awarded to first-generation college students majoring in Marketing. Read more.
STEP Scholarships
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Talent Expansion Program. Five four-year $5,000 scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in biochemistry, data science or minoring in biotechnology. For more information on requirements and applying. See www.stvincent.edu/step.
Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship Program
Saint Vincent College is partnering with the Clare Boothe Luce (CBL) Program of the Henry Luce Foundation to support and inspire women in science and engineering. CBL Scholarships will be awarded to four exceptional female students majoring in Computing, Engineering, or Physics. Two current sophomores will be selected this year (2019-20) to receive the award for their junior and senior years (2020-21 and 2021-22). The other two students will be selected from next year's sophomore class. For more details visit the Boyer School.
Trooper Michael P. Stewart Scholarship
The Trooper Michael P. Stewart Scholarship of $2,500 (renewable each year up to four years) was established in memory of Trooper Michael P. Stewart through the generosity of his family, friends and colleagues to support young men and women from Greater Latrobe High School wishing to attend Saint Vincent College.
One scholarship is available for 2021. To apply, submit an admission application to SVC. Submit an essay (maximum of one page) to Christina Andrae (christina.andrae@stvincent.edu) by March 16, 2021, addressing the importance of faith and family. The essay should be free of identifying information in the body of the essay.
Byron R. Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Byron R. Hunter Memorial scholarship was generously established by Mr. Hunter, a 1963 graduate of Saint Vincent College. Mr. Hunter spent his entire teaching career within the Kiski Area School District, located in Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties in Pennsylvania. Therefore, preference will be given to graduates of the Kiski Area School District to receive this eight semester scholarship. For more information regarding the Byron R. Hunter Memorial Scholarship, please call 724-805-2627 or email financialaid@stvincent.edu.
Out-of-State Grant
Grants are in the amount of $500 per year, renewable for four years. Any non-Pennsylvania resident is eligible for this award.
First-Generation Grant
Grants are need-based and in the amount of up to $2,000 per year, renewable for four years. First-generation college students are those whose parent(s) have not attained a bachelor's degree.
Endowed Grants
These scholarships are supported by the generosity of alumni and private donors to the College's Scholarship Endowment Fund.
Federal and State Grants
To be considered for federal and state grants, completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required yearly. Grants do not have to be repaid. The FAFSA is available October 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students completing the FAFSA by March 1st, may be considered for additional SVC need based grants/scholarships.
The maximum Federal Pell Grant award for the 2019-2020 year is $6,195
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to undergraduate Pell grant recipients with exceptional financial need.
The maximum Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA) award for 2019-2020 was $4,122. PA residents must complete the FAFSA prior to May 1st. For more information, please visit the Pennsylvania State grant website at www.pheaa.org or call 1-800-692-7392.
Students are encouraged to contact community groups, churches, high school counselors and local civic organizations for information regarding local scholarship opportunities, as well as free national scholarship searches such as those listed below.
http://www.collegeboard.org
http://www.educationplanner.org
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.salliemae.com/scholarships
http://www.studentscholarships.org
http://www.scholarships.com
Federal Direct Loans for undergraduate students
After institutional funding, Federal Direct Loans are the most common source of educational funding for undergraduate students. There are two types: subsidized and unsubsidized.
Subsidized loans are need based and do not accrue interest while the student is enrolled at least 1/2 time, during a six-month grace period or periods of deferment. Unsubsidized loans are not need based and begin to accrue interest at the time of disbursement.
Direct Loans carry the following yearly limits:
Undergraduate Dependent Students
up to $3500 Subsidized and $2000 Unsubsidized for the freshman year
up to $4500 Subsidized and $2000 Unsubsidized for the sophomore year
up to $5500 Subsidized and $2000 Unsubsidized for junior and senior years
The interest rate for 2020-2021 is 2.75%.
The loan carries a 1.057% origination fee that is deducted prior to disbursement.
The origination fee applies to loans disbursed Oct. 1, 2020 thru Sept. 30, 2021.
The lifetime aggregate limit is $31,000
Undergraduate Independent Students
up to $5500 Subsidized and $6000 Unsubsidized for the junior and senior years
Federal Direct PLUS Loans for parents of dependent students
If your financial aid does not cover all of your costs, a parent can apply for a Federal Direct PLUS Loan at studentaid.gov and completing the application and Master Prom Note. The interest rate is fixed at 5.30% for loans disbursed July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. A 4.228% origination fee is charged for loans first disbursed Oct. 1, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2021. If a parent is denied the PLUS, the dependent student becomes eligible for an additional Direct Loan of up to $4,000 in unsubsidized funds for the first and second years and up to $5,000 thereafter. A parent must apply and be denied each year.
Additional private loans, generally referred to as "alternative loans," are also available to students to bridge any funding gaps. Most student borrowers will need a co-signer. Payment can usually be deferred until after graduation, but interest accrues from the time the loan is disbursed. Additional information on this type of loan is available through the Financial Aid Office.
The list of lenders is available online through www.ELMSelect.com. This summary information is intended only as a guide for comparison purposes. Many other options exist for supplemental borrowing. You are NOTrequired to use any of the loans or lenders listed on this guide. Please consider the lender and loan product that best meets your needs. More information and a list of private lenders can also be found at www.finaid.org. A list of Pennsylvania Credit unions who offer private loans can be found at http://pennsylvania.studentchoice.org/ along with their requirements. Please refer to the lender for updated information before making your choice. Rates, Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice.
Work Study And Alternate Financing
A work-study position allows you to earn money to help cover non-billable educational expenses by working on or off campus. The position may be paid by federal funds, institutional funds or through the cooperative efforts of PHEAA and Saint Vincent College for community service work.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is counted as part of your financial aid package and placed on your award letter.
Institutional Work-Study is not considered financial aid and will not appear on your award letter.
Students are not guaranteed a position and are required to secure their own employment, working up to 15 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during breaks. Earnings are paid directly to the student and are not deducted from your bill.
Students can search for on-campus positions through Career Service's database at http://www.collegecentral.com/stvincent.
Monthly Interest-Free Payment Plan
Saint Vincent College administers a deferred payment plan that provides flexibility and time to meet your financial obligation. The SVC Payment Plan is administered by the Business Office at Saint Vincent College. The plan has a $45 fee which is due at set-up, but carries no interest charges. The plan allows you to spread out payments over the academic year while are enrolled in classes, rather than making payment-in-full at the start of each semester, and is typically spread over 10 months starting in July.
Information about the SVC Payment Plan will be available at orientation. Contact the Business Office at 724-805-2248 for questions or to obtain an application.
Tuition Exchange
Saint Vincent College Tuition Exchange Program Frequently Asked Questions
In which tuition exchange programs does Saint Vincent College participate?
We accept applications for Tuition Exchange (TE), Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), and Catholic College Cooperative Tuition Exchange (CCCTE). Students may submit applications for multiple programs.
Who is eligible to apply for a Tuition Exchange Scholarship to attend Saint Vincent College?
You are eligible to apply for tuition exchange if you have a parent who is employed at a tuition exchange institution (referred to as the host institution) and the host institution certifies your eligibility for tuition exchange consideration. The tuition exchange liaison officer at the host institution must electronically submit the tuition exchange certification form to Saint Vincent College.
How many students apply for and receive tuition exchange scholarships at Saint Vincent College?
Saint Vincent College receives approximately 30 to 45 freshman tuition exchange applications each year. For fall 2021, there are a total of 10 new tuition exchange scholarships available.
How is the tuition exchange scholarship awarded?
To be considered for a tuition exchange scholarship from Saint Vincent College, a student must complete an application for admission, be accepted, be a resident student, and have completed the FAFSA. After being accepted for admission, each tuition exchange applicant will be considered for one of the available tuition exchange scholarships. The first reviews will take place around January 15th with a subsequent review around March 15th. Applicants will be considered after March 15th based upon space availability. Tuition exchange awards are based primarily, but not exclusively, on an applicant's academic profile.
When should I apply for tuition exchange?
You may apply for tuition exchange at any time. It is highly recommended that applications are received by January 1st to be considered in our first review around January 15th. Remember, you need to be admitted to the college and have your tuition exchange certification form submitted by your home school's tuition exchange liaison officer before we can determine your tuition exchange eligibility.
Do I have to apply for financial aid in general in order to be considered for a tuition exchange scholarship?
Yes, you are required to apply for need-based financial aid at Saint Vincent College in order to be considered for a tuition exchange scholarship. It is necessary to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) prior to our review. Therefore, the FAFSA should be submitted by January 1st if possible. The FAFSA must be filed yearly to remain eligible for a tuition exchange scholarship.
If I am eligible for PELL, PHEAA, or SEOG grants, will my tuition exchange scholarship be reduced?
Yes, student's eligibility for PELL, PHEAA, or SEOG grants will reduce the tuition exchange scholarship dollar for dollar.
Is there a housing requirement to be awarded a tuition exchange scholarship?
Yes, students must live on campus to be eligible for a tuition exchange scholarship.
When will I know if I am awarded a tuition exchange scholarship?
All tuition exchange notifications are done by mail after each review. Students should expect to hear from their personal admission counselor immediately following the review, and an official letter will be sent within 10 days of the review. In some situations, a student may be admitted to Saint Vincent College but placed on a waiting list for a tuition exchange scholarship. If this occurs, Saint Vincent College will do its best to notify any waitlisted tuition exchange applicants of the final decision by the freshman enrollment deposit due date of May 1.
What is the value of a tuition exchange scholarship?
The tuition exchange scholarship at Saint Vincent College covers the full cost of tuition for the academic year. For 2020-2021 this amount is $36,586.
Are there any special conditions attached to a tuition exchange scholarship?
Once a student is provided with a tuition exchange scholarship, Saint Vincent College will continue it to a maximum of eight (8) consecutive semesters excluding summer and winter intersessions.
The recipient must meet Saint Vincent College's standards of academic performance and personal conduct and be certified eligible by his/her host institution. A Saint Vincent College tuition exchange scholarship can be applied to any on or off campus bachelor degree program of study that carries the Saint Vincent College tuition charge. If a tuition exchange student is not in attendance in a Saint Vincent College tuition-charging program for longer than one semester, the student will lose the tuition exchange scholarship and will need to reapply and re-compete to receive any future tuition exchange funding.
If I am not a successful freshman candidate to receive a tuition exchange scholarship, can I re-apply as an upperclassman for a tuition exchange?
Yes, you can re-apply. However, preference is given to first-time, first-year applicants.
If I become eligible to apply for a tuition exchange scholarship after I have enrolled as a current student at Saint Vincent College, will I be considered for a tuition exchange scholarship?
Yes, if you meet all the requirements for a tuition exchange scholarship after you enrolled at Saint Vincent College, you may submit an application for tuition exchange for the next academic year. However, preference is given to first-time, first-year applicants.
Are transfer applicants eligible to apply for a tuition exchange scholarship?
Yes, however, it is rare that a transfer student is offered the tuition exchange scholarship.
Who administers Saint Vincent College's tuition exchange program?
The Tuition Exchange Officer of the Financial Aid Office acts as Saint Vincent College's tuition exchange liaison officer and is responsible for the daily administration of the program.
Where can I get more information about tuition exchange?
Contact the tuition exchange liaison officer at the host institution (where your parent is employed). This person is usually from the human resources office or the financial aid office. Also, you may visit www.tuitionexchange.org for general information about Tuition Exchange (TE), www.cic.edu for information about Council of Independent College (CIC), or www.cccte.org for information about Catholic College Cooperative Tuition Exchange (CCCTE). If you have specific questions about Saint Vincent College's tuition exchange programs, contact the Financial Aid Office, Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650, by phone at 724-805-2555, or by email at financialaid@stvincent.edu.
Financial Aid Process
The Financial Aid Process
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1. Priority filing deadline for additional SVC need based financial aid is March 1. May 1 is the deadline to be considered for the Pennsylvania State Grant (other states may have different deadlines). To complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA, families will refer to their 2019 calendar year tax information. This tax year will be on file with the IRS and all filers are encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to pull their tax and income information into the FAFSA. File online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Online filers are required to establish an FSA User ID at fsaid.ed.gov. Saint Vincent's Federal school code is 003368.
You should receive your FAFSA results - the Student Aid Report (SAR) - by email about 3-5 days after filing. Check the SAR for accuracy and make any necessary changes. The school will receive an electronic copy of this same information. The SAR will contain a figure called EFC or "Expected Family Contribution." We use this figure to determine your family's financial need.
Receive your award packet outlining your financial aid eligibility. Thoroughly review all documents, returning any that need to be signed. Complete the Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) online in order to accept the federal student loans, as required by the Department of Education. Instructions for this process will be included in your award packet and are available in the Financial Aid Office.
Determine if you will owe a balance to the college after all your financial aid has been applied. You and your family will need to determine the best way to pay the balance. Generally, there are three options: Saint Vincent College's Payment Plan Option, the PLUS (parent loan) or an alternative loan. Additionally, students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships.
In July, you will receive an official bill that shows what you owe for the semester. It is important that you have completed all the necessary steps in the loan process. Please apply for all PLUS and Alternative loans by July 31 to allow sufficient time for processing.
Be aware that your financial aid can change throughout the year as a result of verification, additional awards that come in for you, a change in housing status or number of credits, or failure to meet the standards of academic progress as outlined in Saint Vincent College's Bulletin.
Verification is the confirmation through documentation that the information provided on a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is correct. The federal government requires colleges and universities to verify or confirm the data reported on the FAFSA. The verification process ensures that eligible students receive all the financial aid to which they are entitled. Students are selected for verification either randomly or because estimated information submitted on the FAFSA is deemed inconsistent. Once selected for verification, students will receive notification from the Financial Aid Office which will outline the documents needed. Federal aid will not be noted on the billing statement as a pending payment or disbursed until the verification process is completed. Updates to the FAFSA as a result of the verification process may result in a change to the EFC and financial aid awards.
Students and parents who have questions concerning the Financial Aid Application Process as outlined above or have unusual circumtances may contact the Financial Aid Office at 724-805-2555 or by email at financialaid@stvincent.edu.
Verification Worksheet Dependent Student
Verification Worksheet Independent Student
Statement of Education Purpose/Verification of Identity Form
IRS 4506-T
Saint Vincent College has a rolling admission policy; that is, we'll notify you of our admission committee's decision shortly after we've received all your credentials.
Priority filing deadline for additional SVC need based financial aid is March 1.
May 1 is the deadline to be considered for the Pennsylvania State Grant (other states may have different deadlines).
Phone: 800-782-5549 x 2500
Email: financialaid@stvincent.edu


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Home > Fellowship Program > Erstwhile Fellows > Sahadeviah K.
Sahadeviah K.
Sahadeviah has been involved in social work since 1989. With his dalit background, he began building a political understanding early on by actively taking up student causes. Recognised by peer groups for his strong mobilisation skills, Sahadeviah decided to work towards a peaceful democratic movement to champion the rights of vulnerable groups – dalits, adivasis, fisherfolk, women, children and agricultural labour in coastal and upland area of Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
One of his core strategies in achieving this was to unite landless groups to identify wasteland for distribution and eventually cultivation, ensuring lasting food security, livelihood and better health standards. On witnessing the sangathan's steady progress, feudal power structures came down heavily on the movement and several false cases were slapped on Sahadeviah and other members. In a life-changing incident in his home village Chilamanuru in 2001, dalits were brutally attacked for protesting the rigging of panchayat elections. Sahadeviah along with others was arrested and subjected to third degree torture and public humiliation. This incident motivated him to complete a degree in law and he is now a practicing High Court lawyer representing sangathan cases. He became a SRUTI Fellow during this period. The sangathan has so far managed to facilitate distribution of over 4000 acres and has been focusing on making the land arable through the state's Comprehensive Land Development Programme as well as MGNREGA. Navjeevan is also involved in disaster relief & rehabilitation efforts in the cyclone-prone Nellore district. They played a major role in rehabilitation of fishworkers and Yanadi families after the 2004 tsunami.
About Navjeevan
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September 20, 2022 18.ix.22 XV Post Pentecost
St. Peter's Basilica to Light Up With Video Projection Telling the Story of First Pope| National Catholic Register
A short preview of the video at a Vatican press conference on Sept. 20 revealed that it will showcase video renderings of Renaissance artwork found in the Vatican Museums and inside the basilica.
(photo: Vatican News YouTube channel (screenshot) / Vatican News)
Courtney Mares/CNAVaticanSeptember 20, 2022
Visitors to the Vatican in October will be able to see the facade of St. Peter's Basilica illuminated with a video display telling the story of the Church's first pope.
An 8-minute video, Follow Me: The Life of St. Peter, will be projected onto the facade of St. Peter's Basilica every night from Oct. 2 to Oct. 16, starting at 9 pm.
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, the archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, has said that this is the first of several pastoral initiatives to help welcome pilgrims to the tomb of St. Peter ahead of the Church's 2025 Jubilee Year.
According to the cardinal, the Vatican expects 30 million people to visit during the Jubilee Year.
"It is important that they see the face of the Mother Church that welcomes everyone. We thought of showing the image of the early Church, founded on Peter and his profession of faith," Cardinal Gambetti said.
"We think that people will be guided by the example of Peter to encounter the Lord and their brothers and sisters, to live their experience as pilgrims, and to leave renewed. It is an integrated pastoral action," he added.
The display will be projected on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica every fifteen minutes between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. during the first two weeks of October.
Vatican News YouTube channel (screenshot)
Our Lady of Sorrows and the Gift of Tears
Evening Meditations for the Fifteenth Tuesday After Pentecost~ St Alphonsus Liguori


In my house we've got a thing for candles especially beautifully scented ones. The other day my room mate came home with some delicious candles from the big Yankee Candle store in town. We did some re arranging & put out a Mistletoe and Sparkling Snow candle for the season.
While decorating the tree this past weekend, the house just smelled wonderful. Now I can't get enough of it! I light the candles in the morning, when I get home from work, on my lunch break.....any time I have a minute to light a match!
Two of my fave ornaments: A Margarita one given to me by Katie & the Pine Cone Ornaments given to Katie & Jason by his Grandparents.
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nick will soon be there. Visions of sugar plums are dancing in my head. And I hope the mail man comes soon so I can wrap some gifts!


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Niviane – The Druid King
Niviane is an American power metal band hailing from Sacramento, California. The band delivers a high energy dual guitar attack, driving rhythm section, fronted by soaring heavy vocals to produce what has been branded A New Breed of American Power Metal.
The line-up consisting of vocalist Norman Skinner (Imagika, Skinner, Hellscream), guitarists Gary Tarplee and Mark Miner, Bassist Rick Stallkamp & drummer Noe Luna (Skinner, 3 Lunas) completed their debut album in March 2017 with the additional talents of Aaron Robitsch (Graveshadow) brought in to compose and record keyboards. If I were to describe Niviane's sound, I would say it is on the darker side of modern power metal, similar to Iced Earth as opposed to the more fantasy based style of a band like Rhapsody. Lead vocalist Norman Skinner's tone and range are very comparable to Matt Barlow formerly of Iced Earth.
The album begins with the grindingly heavy track The Beserker, which showcases Skinner's vocal range and power as well as the twin guitar attack of Tarplee and Miner. Adrestia starts off with the rhythm section of Stallkamp and Luna laying down the groove for a song with a Middle-Eastern flavor. There is a vintage Savatage meets Iced Earth feel and a great vocal melody line.
Watch The Banners Fall is an old-school metal anthem with a riff that is reminiscent of We Rock from Dio. Skinner shows his diversity with a powerful emotional vocal during the songs slower moments and his ability to flip the switch to a higher power metal scream.
Into Twilight is a highly melodic affair with a killer guitar riff and catchy vocal melodies and vocal harmonies. The twin lead guitar harmony solo section is killer as well. Gladiator and Arise Samurai are two old school metal anthems in the fine tradition of Accept and Judas Priest with a modern Nevermore-esque edge and Skinner's pipes on full display.
Elegy has a vintage Queensrÿche feel during the intro and builds slowly to a mid-tempo dark metal monster of a track with nods to Warrel Dane and Geoff Tate with the vocal melodies.
March of the Jötunn has a Soldiers Under Command style opening riff and is an all out power metal assault on the senses with Skinner's vocals turning more aggressive.
War of Immortals is an epic track, which begins with the sounds of battle behind a clean guitar passage building to a massive riff and double bass drum power metal attack with Skinner's vocal screams piercing the senses.
Heaven Overflow is another song that perfectly balances classic metal with moderm power metal sensibilities with an opening riff that reminds this reviewer of the classic Yngwie track, I'll See The Light Tonight.
The album's title track is the grand finale with a majestic harmony guitar lead and melodic vocals layered with Skinner's harsh vocals to create a great moodiness and atmosphere to the song. There is nothing new or groundbreaking here, or on the album as a whole, but that's okay, with The Druid King, Niviane has thrown their hat in the ring to be considered in the upper echelon of American power metal bands. An impressive debut album I would recommend to fans of the genre.
NIVIANENIVIANE - THE DRUID KINGPower Metal
By Honey Badger
My name is Matt Vicente aka Honey Badger. I am a lifelong fan of hard rock and heavy metal. In my spare time I enjoy exercising and traveling the globe
Suncrown- Follow Your Dreams
Vista Chino- Peace
Obscure – Zero Dawn


The Brampton is a lovely solid oak surround it has plain corbels and simple clean lines giving it a timeless feel. It will lend it's self to any situation with ease. The Brampton comes stained giving it a light oak finish, but is also available in it's natural state without the stain if you prefer.