VikingBall is a variant of street hockey. The viking position distinguishes VikingBall from other forms of ball hockey; unlike the traditional goalie, who uses pads and a catcher glove, the viking is responsible for guarding the team’s goal using a shield, a hammer, and any part of the body. The viking is able to score points for his or her team by hitting opposing Runners with the hammer (from the web site).
Some musicians/composers have died accidentally at the hands of others.
Classical
*Anton Webern - Viennese Composer (1883-1945)
On 15 September 1945, during the Allied occupation of Austria, Webern was accidentally shot dead by an American Army soldier following the arrest of his son-in-law for black market activities, when, despite the curfew in effect, he stepped outside the house to enjoy a cigar without disturbing his sleeping grandchildren.
Jazz
*Chet Baker - Trumpet player (1929 – 1988)
At about 3.00 am on Friday May 13, 1988, Baker was found dead on a street below his second storey room at the Prins Hendrik Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with serious wounds to his head. Heroin and cocaine were found in Baker's hotel room, and an autopsy discovered these drugs in his body. There was no evidence of a struggle, and the death was ruled an accident.
However, since no one witnessed the death there was room for speculation. Various unsubstantiated rumors have circulated in subsequent years, suggesting that Baker was either murdered or committed suicide.
*Jaco Pastorius - Bass player for Weather Report (1951-1987)
After reportedly kicking in a glass door after being refused entrance to a club, Pastorius was engaged in a violent confrontation with the club bouncer, Luc Havan. He was hospitalized, fell into a coma and was put on life support. Pastorius died on September 21 1987, aged 35.
Classical
*Anton Webern - Viennese Composer (1883-1945)
On 15 September 1945, during the Allied occupation of Austria, Webern was accidentally shot dead by an American Army soldier following the arrest of his son-in-law for black market activities, when, despite the curfew in effect, he stepped outside the house to enjoy a cigar without disturbing his sleeping grandchildren.
Jazz
*Chet Baker - Trumpet player (1929 – 1988)
At about 3.00 am on Friday May 13, 1988, Baker was found dead on a street below his second storey room at the Prins Hendrik Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with serious wounds to his head. Heroin and cocaine were found in Baker's hotel room, and an autopsy discovered these drugs in his body. There was no evidence of a struggle, and the death was ruled an accident.
However, since no one witnessed the death there was room for speculation. Various unsubstantiated rumors have circulated in subsequent years, suggesting that Baker was either murdered or committed suicide.
*Jaco Pastorius - Bass player for Weather Report (1951-1987)
After reportedly kicking in a glass door after being refused entrance to a club, Pastorius was engaged in a violent confrontation with the club bouncer, Luc Havan. He was hospitalized, fell into a coma and was put on life support. Pastorius died on September 21 1987, aged 35.
Zinkplaat is an Afrikaans rock band hailing from Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Band History
The members of the band met while they were still at highschool in Stellenbosch.
Beer used to play in a band called My Pet Sock before playing for Zinkplaat.
Band Members
*Bertus Coetzee on vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica
*Basson Laubscher on electric guitar and vocals
*Beitel van der Merwe on bass guitar and vocals
*Beer Adriaanse on drums and vocals
Music Style
On the first 2 releases, namely Karoo Poison (EP, 2003) and Die Miskruier Gaan See Toe (first full length album, 2005) the band had a very afrikaans folk sound, influenced a lot by Bertie and his bekfluitjie ('harmonica').
Their newest release expected late 2007, Musiek Uit Die Geraas ('Music Out Of The Noise') has seen the band evolve into a more indie sound, while still keeping to their roots regarding music.
De Plate Kompanjie
De Plate Kompanjie is a record label that was started by Bertie, Beer and a friend of theirs at the end of 2006. DPK is involved in the organising of bands, tours and music events, and has been highly involved in many large musics festivals in Stellenbosch as well as the tours that the band and other associated acts have embarked on.
DPK released an album in 2006 entitled Die Eerste Avontuur ('The First Adventure') comprising of artists belonging to the label, such as Die Helde, The Orange Stilettos, Zinkplaat and Foto na Dans.
Discography
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Band History
The members of the band met while they were still at highschool in Stellenbosch.
Beer used to play in a band called My Pet Sock before playing for Zinkplaat.
Band Members
*Bertus Coetzee on vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica
*Basson Laubscher on electric guitar and vocals
*Beitel van der Merwe on bass guitar and vocals
*Beer Adriaanse on drums and vocals
Music Style
On the first 2 releases, namely Karoo Poison (EP, 2003) and Die Miskruier Gaan See Toe (first full length album, 2005) the band had a very afrikaans folk sound, influenced a lot by Bertie and his bekfluitjie ('harmonica').
Their newest release expected late 2007, Musiek Uit Die Geraas ('Music Out Of The Noise') has seen the band evolve into a more indie sound, while still keeping to their roots regarding music.
De Plate Kompanjie
De Plate Kompanjie is a record label that was started by Bertie, Beer and a friend of theirs at the end of 2006. DPK is involved in the organising of bands, tours and music events, and has been highly involved in many large musics festivals in Stellenbosch as well as the tours that the band and other associated acts have embarked on.
DPK released an album in 2006 entitled Die Eerste Avontuur ('The First Adventure') comprising of artists belonging to the label, such as Die Helde, The Orange Stilettos, Zinkplaat and Foto na Dans.
Discography
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There are few extermely talented pivot animators that have made themselves famous on Youtube. The more notable animators are PivotMasterDX, for the Stick Figures On Crack Series, PivotRJ for The Chase Series and The Stairs Series, and Alchemist7000 for his Pivot wars and updates.
PivotMasterDX
PivotMasterDX was one of the first notable pivot animators on Youtube before his account was hacked. He made Stick Figures On Crack 1, 2, and 3. The series has no main plot and is many random pivot animations inspired by tv shows, music, etc. He uses the default stick figure in most of his animations. A running joke seems to be a giant cheeseburger smashing stick figures and even moving on its own as if alive.
PivotRJ
PivotRJ seems to be the so called "Master" of Pivot or "The New PivotMasterDX" ever since PivotMaster DX was hacked. He has made The Chase 1 through 4 and is working on a fifth video. Another notable video is The Stairs which will have a sequel. The Chase originated with two stick men(shorter than the default with eyes) sitting at a table while one takes a bite of a burger. He then gets up and while he's gone, the other stickman takes a bite of the burger. The other stickman comes back angered and begins to chase the other. The one who stole a bite of the burger always seems to prevail in any possible way. A running gag is the stickman chasing getting hit with a water balloon. The water balloon seems to be a solid though and hits him with astounding force.
Alchemist7000
Currently, his most popular video is his Pivotwar with PivotRJ. He mostly posts Pivot updates and Pivot wars that are with fellow animators. He has a few projects planned, but for now, he might be posting another pivot update shortly. He is also a member of www.dakrdemon.org.
PivotDK
PivotDK is well known for his pivot music. He is also well known for his Dance Of Evil spoof. A new video is his realising is the murder that will star in 2008
PivotMite
Pivotmite is another animator with an extra animator called "Firedu". Both of them made a well known video on youtube called Two Stupid Men and the latest hit Two Stupid Men II. Also they made a Mario Overlap on youtube it was just out
a few months back. He also works and created IF® productions (Infernoflame)
PivotMasterDX
PivotMasterDX was one of the first notable pivot animators on Youtube before his account was hacked. He made Stick Figures On Crack 1, 2, and 3. The series has no main plot and is many random pivot animations inspired by tv shows, music, etc. He uses the default stick figure in most of his animations. A running joke seems to be a giant cheeseburger smashing stick figures and even moving on its own as if alive.
PivotRJ
PivotRJ seems to be the so called "Master" of Pivot or "The New PivotMasterDX" ever since PivotMaster DX was hacked. He has made The Chase 1 through 4 and is working on a fifth video. Another notable video is The Stairs which will have a sequel. The Chase originated with two stick men(shorter than the default with eyes) sitting at a table while one takes a bite of a burger. He then gets up and while he's gone, the other stickman takes a bite of the burger. The other stickman comes back angered and begins to chase the other. The one who stole a bite of the burger always seems to prevail in any possible way. A running gag is the stickman chasing getting hit with a water balloon. The water balloon seems to be a solid though and hits him with astounding force.
Alchemist7000
Currently, his most popular video is his Pivotwar with PivotRJ. He mostly posts Pivot updates and Pivot wars that are with fellow animators. He has a few projects planned, but for now, he might be posting another pivot update shortly. He is also a member of www.dakrdemon.org.
PivotDK
PivotDK is well known for his pivot music. He is also well known for his Dance Of Evil spoof. A new video is his realising is the murder that will star in 2008
PivotMite
Pivotmite is another animator with an extra animator called "Firedu". Both of them made a well known video on youtube called Two Stupid Men and the latest hit Two Stupid Men II. Also they made a Mario Overlap on youtube it was just out
a few months back. He also works and created IF® productions (Infernoflame)