Hergest Land is the setting of a series of books by Captain Thomas Manndrax. These chronicle the adventures of pirate Billy Bludd and his crew of cut throats who sail the seas around Hergest Land looking for ships to attack and enjoying other diverse adventures.
While Hergest Land is described as "an island of somewhat tropical aspect", it is clearly based on early 19th century France. It is divided into five 'dutchies', 'Brotteny', 'Boardhoes', 'Providence', 'Purgundy', and 'Picardyon', which surround a central wilderness area referred to as 'Wogland'. Its inhabitants are generally portrayed as surly and stupid peasants ruled over by greedy marquises, who themselves are not much smarter.
While Hergest Land is described as "an island of somewhat tropical aspect", it is clearly based on early 19th century France. It is divided into five 'dutchies', 'Brotteny', 'Boardhoes', 'Providence', 'Purgundy', and 'Picardyon', which surround a central wilderness area referred to as 'Wogland'. Its inhabitants are generally portrayed as surly and stupid peasants ruled over by greedy marquises, who themselves are not much smarter.
Wayne L. Rubinas was born in Chicago in 1948.
Rubinas previously served as Mayor of Ocala, Florida, and resigned in 1989. He currently serves as an adjunct lecturer in the FSU College of Business.
Education
* Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University in 1970.
* Juris Doctorate from Florida State University in 1973.
* In 2007 he received the Circle of Gold Award from FSU.
Rubinas previously served as Mayor of Ocala, Florida, and resigned in 1989. He currently serves as an adjunct lecturer in the FSU College of Business.
Education
* Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University in 1970.
* Juris Doctorate from Florida State University in 1973.
* In 2007 he received the Circle of Gold Award from FSU.
One of the greatest young scientists in IRAN.
Dr Mehdi Shafiee Ardestani
Birthday: 29 November 1982.
Father's name: Dr Gholamhossein Shafiee Ardestani .
Mother's name: Forughozaman Dalili.
Mehdi Shafiee Ardestani after the graduation in Pharm.D Course was accepted by Iranian Editorial Board of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences as the first degree for post-doctorate course in Radiopharmacy at September 2006-by now.
His awards:
The first young scientist in Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran, November, 2005.
The first graduated Pharm.D student of 2001 entrance group with the average of 19.23/20 from his University.
Acceptation in Post-doctorate of Radiopharmacy in Tehran University of Medical Sciences with the best degree .
The average of his post-doctorate course examinations is 19.44/20 by now.
His memberships/e-alerts:
Indian Pharmacology Group
Pub Med,
Med Scape and
Iranian Medical Council.
References:
Dr shafiee Ardestani has several international-peer-reviewed publications or under review-under preparations articles in neurosciences-pharmacology and a few of his articles has been mentioned in the below:
Shafiee Ardestani et al: http://www.ijp-online.com/text.asp?2007/39/5/235/37274
Indian J Pharmacol 2007;39:235-239
Pak J Biol Sci 2007 21: 3853-3858
http://www.irantox.org/activities/Shiraz%20Congress%20Abstract%20Book.pdf
http://www.ansijournals.com/3/detail.php?id1&jidpjbs&theme3&issueno165&articleno=7037
Dr Mehdi Shafiee Ardestani
Birthday: 29 November 1982.
Father's name: Dr Gholamhossein Shafiee Ardestani .
Mother's name: Forughozaman Dalili.
Mehdi Shafiee Ardestani after the graduation in Pharm.D Course was accepted by Iranian Editorial Board of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences as the first degree for post-doctorate course in Radiopharmacy at September 2006-by now.
His awards:
The first young scientist in Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran, November, 2005.
The first graduated Pharm.D student of 2001 entrance group with the average of 19.23/20 from his University.
Acceptation in Post-doctorate of Radiopharmacy in Tehran University of Medical Sciences with the best degree .
The average of his post-doctorate course examinations is 19.44/20 by now.
His memberships/e-alerts:
Indian Pharmacology Group
Pub Med,
Med Scape and
Iranian Medical Council.
References:
Dr shafiee Ardestani has several international-peer-reviewed publications or under review-under preparations articles in neurosciences-pharmacology and a few of his articles has been mentioned in the below:
Shafiee Ardestani et al: http://www.ijp-online.com/text.asp?2007/39/5/235/37274
Indian J Pharmacol 2007;39:235-239
Pak J Biol Sci 2007 21: 3853-3858
http://www.irantox.org/activities/Shiraz%20Congress%20Abstract%20Book.pdf
http://www.ansijournals.com/3/detail.php?id1&jidpjbs&theme3&issueno165&articleno=7037
Geek Hardcore or for short "Geekcore" at the most basic level is an experimental Hardcore Punk sub-genre with strong Progressive Rock influences. Many Geekcore bands are the later work of former Post-Hardcore musicians. (see Notable Bands for examples) The Progressive Rock influence is so strong that it creates a different, new sound that lessens the emphasis on heavy steady bass lines, shouted vocals and breakdowns; and focuses more on a very atmospheric attack of instruments and soulful but intense vocalization.
Characteristics
Geekcore bands like Post-Hardcore often tend to give energetic live performances but Geekcore band's are noticeably less aggressive in both their performance and musical style compared to their related Hardcore genres. The lyrics remain very emotional but are expressed in a more mature retrospective vocalization. Geekcore musically is similar to first wave Emo and Post-Hardcore in many ways. Most Geekcore vocalists sing in falsetto, examples being: Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta, John Gourley of Portugal. The Man and Anthony Green of Circa Survive. Bands’ also tend to experiment with different or odd instruments as is the progressive/experimental nature of the genre. The only constant characteristics of Geek Hardcore are: Punk Rock, Experimental and Progressive Rock style, quick tempo and heavy use of guitars, drums and synthesizers to create a very full sound.
History
In the early to mid 90's At the Drive-In is formed and as their interests and musical skill evolves they eventually grew apart and break up in 2001. The band breaks in two and each half forms a new band. Jim Ward, Tony Hajjar and Paul Hinojos formed Sparta and Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar A. Rodriguez Lopez formed The Mars Volta, but before At the Drive-In broke up they released the best example of Geekcore, the epic album "Relationship of Command". In 2003, The Mars Volta's debut full length album "De-loused in the Comatorium" in released. In 2004, Circa Survive and Portugal. The Man are formed. In 2007, a Post-Hardcore fan named Tibbalz coins the genre after seeing the similarities in the music he listened too and the bands' distinctness when compared to other Post-Hardcore bands. Geekcore was chosen for the name because Geek is a term for an intelligent social reject who's a little out there. It's also inspired by Cedric and Omar's love for Scifi movies.
Notable Bands
Notable Geekcore bands include: Portugal. The Man, Circa Survive, late At the Drive-In and early The Mars Volta. Examples of former Post-Hardcore musicians in bands that could easily be considered Geekcore would be: The Mars Volta (Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez of At the Drive-In) and Portugal. The Man (John Gourley and Zach Carothers of Anatomy of a Ghost).
Characteristics
Geekcore bands like Post-Hardcore often tend to give energetic live performances but Geekcore band's are noticeably less aggressive in both their performance and musical style compared to their related Hardcore genres. The lyrics remain very emotional but are expressed in a more mature retrospective vocalization. Geekcore musically is similar to first wave Emo and Post-Hardcore in many ways. Most Geekcore vocalists sing in falsetto, examples being: Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta, John Gourley of Portugal. The Man and Anthony Green of Circa Survive. Bands’ also tend to experiment with different or odd instruments as is the progressive/experimental nature of the genre. The only constant characteristics of Geek Hardcore are: Punk Rock, Experimental and Progressive Rock style, quick tempo and heavy use of guitars, drums and synthesizers to create a very full sound.
History
In the early to mid 90's At the Drive-In is formed and as their interests and musical skill evolves they eventually grew apart and break up in 2001. The band breaks in two and each half forms a new band. Jim Ward, Tony Hajjar and Paul Hinojos formed Sparta and Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar A. Rodriguez Lopez formed The Mars Volta, but before At the Drive-In broke up they released the best example of Geekcore, the epic album "Relationship of Command". In 2003, The Mars Volta's debut full length album "De-loused in the Comatorium" in released. In 2004, Circa Survive and Portugal. The Man are formed. In 2007, a Post-Hardcore fan named Tibbalz coins the genre after seeing the similarities in the music he listened too and the bands' distinctness when compared to other Post-Hardcore bands. Geekcore was chosen for the name because Geek is a term for an intelligent social reject who's a little out there. It's also inspired by Cedric and Omar's love for Scifi movies.
Notable Bands
Notable Geekcore bands include: Portugal. The Man, Circa Survive, late At the Drive-In and early The Mars Volta. Examples of former Post-Hardcore musicians in bands that could easily be considered Geekcore would be: The Mars Volta (Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez of At the Drive-In) and Portugal. The Man (John Gourley and Zach Carothers of Anatomy of a Ghost).