Jonathan "Jock" James (born January 4, 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England) is the youth pastor of the Abundant Life Church in Bradford. He is also the head of its youth band, RPM, in which he leads vocals and plays acoustic guitar. He also writes songs for the youth band RPM and the wider church worship team.
History
Jonathan 'Jock' James converted to Christianity at the age of 16. He later moved to Bradford to go to university to study environmental sciences; here, he began to attend the Abundant Life Church. After graduation, he worked in the water industry in environmental law before joining the church young people's ministry to work alongside Steve Gambill (Youthpastor & founder of Rocknations) in 2002. He has spoken in the past of sitting in his office doing some menial task while dreaming of doing the job he now does. He has since been involved in leading the Edge ministry for 14 to 18 year olds and heading up the music department (RPM) at Rocknations, the church's youth ministry. He is married to Shirley, who also is employed at the Abundant Life Church as Charlotte Scanlon-Gambill's personal assistant.
Songs written or co-written by James include:
* "Put Your Hands Up", RPM's signature tune
* "Whatever The Cost", the theme for the church's Stronger 2005 conference
* "Live God Loud", the theme for the church's Stronger 2006 conference
History
Jonathan 'Jock' James converted to Christianity at the age of 16. He later moved to Bradford to go to university to study environmental sciences; here, he began to attend the Abundant Life Church. After graduation, he worked in the water industry in environmental law before joining the church young people's ministry to work alongside Steve Gambill (Youthpastor & founder of Rocknations) in 2002. He has spoken in the past of sitting in his office doing some menial task while dreaming of doing the job he now does. He has since been involved in leading the Edge ministry for 14 to 18 year olds and heading up the music department (RPM) at Rocknations, the church's youth ministry. He is married to Shirley, who also is employed at the Abundant Life Church as Charlotte Scanlon-Gambill's personal assistant.
Songs written or co-written by James include:
* "Put Your Hands Up", RPM's signature tune
* "Whatever The Cost", the theme for the church's Stronger 2005 conference
* "Live God Loud", the theme for the church's Stronger 2006 conference
The High School at Moorpark College, sometimes abbreviated HS@MC, is a high school program for gifted or talented high school juniors and seniors in Ventura County, California.
The high school began with a grant received from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office in February 2000 and is a partnership between Moorpark College and Moorpark Unified School District, with an advisory council made up of school administrators from other unified school districts including Conejo Valley Unified School District, Simi Valley Unified School District, Oak Park Unified School District, and Las Virgenes Unified School District. The target population is gifted or talented students that may not be meeting his or her potential.
These students might possess some of the following characteristics:
* is bright/intelligent
* is disengaged from high school activities
* shows leadership capabilities
* demonstrates artistic / creative abilities
* seeks academic challenges
* is motivated in certain academic areas
* needs personal attention and encouragement
* is bored with traditional offerings of high school
* desires more freedom or independence
* is a mature, self-starter, self-motivated student, eager to join the adult world
* is inconsistent in academic effort
However, students with any characteristics may apply.
The educators currently at the school include:
Juniors
* Mr. Potts - American History teacher
* Mr. Needham - English teacher
Seniors
* Dr. Salen
* Mrs. Simpson
Schedule and classes
The program at HS@MC is different from traditional high schools. Student attend both high school and college courses during the school year. There are currently 110 students attending the growing institute. Apply today!
The high school began with a grant received from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office in February 2000 and is a partnership between Moorpark College and Moorpark Unified School District, with an advisory council made up of school administrators from other unified school districts including Conejo Valley Unified School District, Simi Valley Unified School District, Oak Park Unified School District, and Las Virgenes Unified School District. The target population is gifted or talented students that may not be meeting his or her potential.
These students might possess some of the following characteristics:
* is bright/intelligent
* is disengaged from high school activities
* shows leadership capabilities
* demonstrates artistic / creative abilities
* seeks academic challenges
* is motivated in certain academic areas
* needs personal attention and encouragement
* is bored with traditional offerings of high school
* desires more freedom or independence
* is a mature, self-starter, self-motivated student, eager to join the adult world
* is inconsistent in academic effort
However, students with any characteristics may apply.
The educators currently at the school include:
Juniors
* Mr. Potts - American History teacher
* Mr. Needham - English teacher
Seniors
* Dr. Salen
* Mrs. Simpson
Schedule and classes
The program at HS@MC is different from traditional high schools. Student attend both high school and college courses during the school year. There are currently 110 students attending the growing institute. Apply today!
VOIS.com (pronounced "Voice") is a social networking website one of the faster growing, publicly-traded global social networking communities for people ages 25 to 50 . The website was launched in November, 2006 and the beta in November, 2007. The company is owned by shareholders and it's CEO is Gary Schultheis.
Website features
VOIS.com features the usual Web 2.0 elements which allow users to create blogs, post comments and classifieds, add friends, join communities, upload photos, create polls, events, meet new people and find potential dates. Also each user profile can be customized using VOIS.com customizing page.
Awards
In December 27, 2007 VOIS.com has won the peoples choice for photo sharing at the Mashable Open Web Awards and 2nd place in Best Mainstream Social Network.
Sponsorship
In January 23, 2007 VOIS.com announced that it is sponsoring the Number 11 Pontiac Riley Daytona Prototype race car at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.
Website features
VOIS.com features the usual Web 2.0 elements which allow users to create blogs, post comments and classifieds, add friends, join communities, upload photos, create polls, events, meet new people and find potential dates. Also each user profile can be customized using VOIS.com customizing page.
Awards
In December 27, 2007 VOIS.com has won the peoples choice for photo sharing at the Mashable Open Web Awards and 2nd place in Best Mainstream Social Network.
Sponsorship
In January 23, 2007 VOIS.com announced that it is sponsoring the Number 11 Pontiac Riley Daytona Prototype race car at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.
The Rum Babas were an all female rock band from Sydney, Australia (1987-1993).
Band history
The Rum Babas hailed from Sydney's southern suburbs, and they were formed in 1987. Their sound was a blend of pulsating guitar rock with a flashy percussion beat. They gigged at many of Sydney's live venues and supported The Divinyls and also Concrete Blonde. The Rum Babas changed their name briefly to Jezebelle, before reverting back to their original moniker. They appeared on the Timberyard Records compilation album 'Rockin Bethlehem - The Second Coming' in 1990, recording the song 'Hearts On The Table'. In 1991 they released a 10" vinyl EP titled '3 Good Reasons' which was produced by Kevin Shirley and was nominated for an ARIA award for best independent release.
Members
* Sandi Novak - lead vocals, percussion
* Janelle Novak - bass
* Michelle Kerr - drums
* Kathryn Cann - guitar
* Katherine Tulich
Discography
EP
* 3 Good Reasons (1991)
Compilation Appearances
* 'Rockin Bethlehem - The Second Coming' (1990)
Band history
The Rum Babas hailed from Sydney's southern suburbs, and they were formed in 1987. Their sound was a blend of pulsating guitar rock with a flashy percussion beat. They gigged at many of Sydney's live venues and supported The Divinyls and also Concrete Blonde. The Rum Babas changed their name briefly to Jezebelle, before reverting back to their original moniker. They appeared on the Timberyard Records compilation album 'Rockin Bethlehem - The Second Coming' in 1990, recording the song 'Hearts On The Table'. In 1991 they released a 10" vinyl EP titled '3 Good Reasons' which was produced by Kevin Shirley and was nominated for an ARIA award for best independent release.
Members
* Sandi Novak - lead vocals, percussion
* Janelle Novak - bass
* Michelle Kerr - drums
* Kathryn Cann - guitar
* Katherine Tulich
Discography
EP
* 3 Good Reasons (1991)
Compilation Appearances
* 'Rockin Bethlehem - The Second Coming' (1990)