The Bay City Buccaneers are the only gridiron club in Geelong, Victoria. We cater for both Juniors (U/18's), Seniors and in the near future, Flag Football (a non contact version of gridiron).
The Bay City Buccaneers was first conceived by a group of friends at a BBQ in 2003. After quite a few beers and whilst throwing the footy around, one of the guys commented "Wouldn't it be good to start our own team in Geelong." That person was Marty Jackson. At the time, there was another team in Geelong and Marty knew it was going to be an uphill battle but Marty had seen what to do and what not to do and was ready for the challenge.
After being told he couldn't start a new team, Marty, who had by now already resolved to start one, developed an almost fanatical pursuit to complete his goal. It was with a single-minded desire he hounded every person he knew and anyone he came in contact with, to be a part of his new team.
Early on there was no name for the new team and it was known only as 'the club'. It consisted of Marty and his mates running pass patterns on a Sunday afternoon. Soon the name came into being. Geelong is known as the 'City by the Bay' and a few of the guys liked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hence the team name, Bay City Buccaneers was born.
During this period in the club's history, training was at the Oberon Primary School in Geelong and it was made up mainly of guys throwing the ball around. Things started to progress when Marty secured the services of Ed Devonish, an experienced player/coach from England. Ed managed to give the early practices some structure and this moved the club forward at an ever increasing speed.
It was at this time Marty stepped up his recruitment campaign and was lucky enough to secure the services of Kriss Guidotti. Kriss was a Victorian State rep as well as an Australian rep and a player coach with over 17 years experience. Kriss was quickly appointed Head coach and soon bought into the fold, his old friend Garry Wilson. Kriss and Garry's relationship went back to 1988 in Adelaide. Kriss playing for the Victorian Eagles and Garry for the NSW Wolfpack. Garry is a player coach from the NSW league and has a very sharp offense mind. Garry was named Offensive coach and Ed Devonish, Defensive coach.
Soon it was realised the Oberon Primary School was not adequate for our purposes and then Marty Jackson had a stroke of genius and in a move that would be copied by others in the league, he approached his local University. Deakin University along with their student body union D.U.S.A. opened their arms to the Buccs and a great association commenced. The Buccs still to this day play at the university ground at Waurn Ponds and it is considered the best surface in the league.
It seemed that after almost a year and a half of blood, sweat and tears, Marty's dream had come to a reality when the Bay City Buccaneers were admitted into the Gridiron Victoria 2004 season. The rest is history.
External Link
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The Bay City Buccaneers was first conceived by a group of friends at a BBQ in 2003. After quite a few beers and whilst throwing the footy around, one of the guys commented "Wouldn't it be good to start our own team in Geelong." That person was Marty Jackson. At the time, there was another team in Geelong and Marty knew it was going to be an uphill battle but Marty had seen what to do and what not to do and was ready for the challenge.
After being told he couldn't start a new team, Marty, who had by now already resolved to start one, developed an almost fanatical pursuit to complete his goal. It was with a single-minded desire he hounded every person he knew and anyone he came in contact with, to be a part of his new team.
Early on there was no name for the new team and it was known only as 'the club'. It consisted of Marty and his mates running pass patterns on a Sunday afternoon. Soon the name came into being. Geelong is known as the 'City by the Bay' and a few of the guys liked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hence the team name, Bay City Buccaneers was born.
During this period in the club's history, training was at the Oberon Primary School in Geelong and it was made up mainly of guys throwing the ball around. Things started to progress when Marty secured the services of Ed Devonish, an experienced player/coach from England. Ed managed to give the early practices some structure and this moved the club forward at an ever increasing speed.
It was at this time Marty stepped up his recruitment campaign and was lucky enough to secure the services of Kriss Guidotti. Kriss was a Victorian State rep as well as an Australian rep and a player coach with over 17 years experience. Kriss was quickly appointed Head coach and soon bought into the fold, his old friend Garry Wilson. Kriss and Garry's relationship went back to 1988 in Adelaide. Kriss playing for the Victorian Eagles and Garry for the NSW Wolfpack. Garry is a player coach from the NSW league and has a very sharp offense mind. Garry was named Offensive coach and Ed Devonish, Defensive coach.
Soon it was realised the Oberon Primary School was not adequate for our purposes and then Marty Jackson had a stroke of genius and in a move that would be copied by others in the league, he approached his local University. Deakin University along with their student body union D.U.S.A. opened their arms to the Buccs and a great association commenced. The Buccs still to this day play at the university ground at Waurn Ponds and it is considered the best surface in the league.
It seemed that after almost a year and a half of blood, sweat and tears, Marty's dream had come to a reality when the Bay City Buccaneers were admitted into the Gridiron Victoria 2004 season. The rest is history.
External Link
[http://www.dusa.org.au/scripts/cgiip.exe/WServiceDUSA/ccms.r?PageId10235 Webpage]
The Union of Progressive Students (UPS) is a socio-political organization based in the University of the Philippines in the Visayas Cebu College (U.P. Cebu).
Characterized by its blue and white banners, the organization served as a venue for students to express their activism in mean aside from mass mobilizations. It participates in political activities ranging from rallies to foras and debates, as well as soci-civic activities like outreaches and environmental campaigns.
During the college wide elections, it transforms into a political party that fields competent and capable candiates to the U.P. Cebu Student Council. Starting in 1992 as a small group of concerned students, it has grown into a key player in U.P. Cebu politics and with active membership from the students and the alumni.
History
Beginnings
The UPS was founded in June 1992. It was originally called the Coalition of Progressive Students (CPS) but was changed to its current name after a few weeks. The founding members were primarily composed of members of Partido and Masang UPianon (PMU) and the Concerned Students Coalition (CSC) -- both defunct student political parties.
It was initially just a socio-political organization tackling UP-wide issues and national concenrs. However, it evolved into a political party that fielded candidates to the U.P. Cebu Student Council. It was then an alternative party for those who were tired of the dominance of the Nagkahiusang Kusug sa Estudyante (NKE) in the college politics for the past 5 years.
UPS broadened the the definition of activism from just mass mobilzations into cultural, religious and socio-cvic activities, prioritizing its focus on the local college issues. It argued that there is no bounderies in the expression of activism, responding to the calls of NKE for more mass mobilizations to enact change. Yet despite its presence for more than a decade, it is still seen as the underdog in the political arena compared to it rival since it has no tactical alliances with socio-politcal and leftist organizations.
However the respect for the organization's capablity has been growing, as it has been winning more seats in the council and at some years being the majority though not necessarily having the chairpersonship. In 2007, UPS has 8 of the 14 seats garning the top positions of vice-chairman, and UPV-USC representatives.
The Emergence of Lihok
The college elections held last February 2003, saw the emergence of the "third politcal party." Calling themselves "Lihok," they claimed to be the voice of the silent majority who saw no choice other than what is presented by NKE and UPS.
It was a big blow to both parties as members of the UPS and NKE core group were part in the establishment of the new party. However, despite the semingly organational instability brought about by the third party, UPS was able to establish power contenders to the student council, namely outgoing vice-chairperson Jimvic Dy and former year-level representatives Geraldine Reyes and Brian Magalong who vied for chairperson, vice-chariperson and UPV-USC respectively.
The turnout became a fight between UPS and Lihok. UPS got the majority with seven seats, Lihok five and NKE two. Under the administration of the Jimvic Dy, the council was able to break the lossing streak of the annual Cookout with a gross profit of P25,000.
Principles
Enlightened Student Activism
All sides seen, all sides heard. Student first before being an activist.
Authentic Humanism
Rousseau said that man is by nature good.
Pragmatism
n ordinary usage, pragmatism refers to behavior which temporarily sets aside one ideal to pursue a lesser, more achievable ideal.
Dynamism
Change is envitable, thus adaptability and flexibity is a must.
Active Non-Violence
Violence only breeds violence. Though peaceful mean, we can enact lasting change.
The Hand Principles
The Hand Principle has been the symbol of UPS throughout the years. The presence of the blue hand in various posters and statements automatically associates the material to the organization.
Strength
THUMB
Direction
POINTING FINGER
Respect
MIDDLE FINGER
Commitment
RING FINGER
Contribution
PINKY
Characterized by its blue and white banners, the organization served as a venue for students to express their activism in mean aside from mass mobilizations. It participates in political activities ranging from rallies to foras and debates, as well as soci-civic activities like outreaches and environmental campaigns.
During the college wide elections, it transforms into a political party that fields competent and capable candiates to the U.P. Cebu Student Council. Starting in 1992 as a small group of concerned students, it has grown into a key player in U.P. Cebu politics and with active membership from the students and the alumni.
History
Beginnings
The UPS was founded in June 1992. It was originally called the Coalition of Progressive Students (CPS) but was changed to its current name after a few weeks. The founding members were primarily composed of members of Partido and Masang UPianon (PMU) and the Concerned Students Coalition (CSC) -- both defunct student political parties.
It was initially just a socio-political organization tackling UP-wide issues and national concenrs. However, it evolved into a political party that fielded candidates to the U.P. Cebu Student Council. It was then an alternative party for those who were tired of the dominance of the Nagkahiusang Kusug sa Estudyante (NKE) in the college politics for the past 5 years.
UPS broadened the the definition of activism from just mass mobilzations into cultural, religious and socio-cvic activities, prioritizing its focus on the local college issues. It argued that there is no bounderies in the expression of activism, responding to the calls of NKE for more mass mobilizations to enact change. Yet despite its presence for more than a decade, it is still seen as the underdog in the political arena compared to it rival since it has no tactical alliances with socio-politcal and leftist organizations.
However the respect for the organization's capablity has been growing, as it has been winning more seats in the council and at some years being the majority though not necessarily having the chairpersonship. In 2007, UPS has 8 of the 14 seats garning the top positions of vice-chairman, and UPV-USC representatives.
The Emergence of Lihok
The college elections held last February 2003, saw the emergence of the "third politcal party." Calling themselves "Lihok," they claimed to be the voice of the silent majority who saw no choice other than what is presented by NKE and UPS.
It was a big blow to both parties as members of the UPS and NKE core group were part in the establishment of the new party. However, despite the semingly organational instability brought about by the third party, UPS was able to establish power contenders to the student council, namely outgoing vice-chairperson Jimvic Dy and former year-level representatives Geraldine Reyes and Brian Magalong who vied for chairperson, vice-chariperson and UPV-USC respectively.
The turnout became a fight between UPS and Lihok. UPS got the majority with seven seats, Lihok five and NKE two. Under the administration of the Jimvic Dy, the council was able to break the lossing streak of the annual Cookout with a gross profit of P25,000.
Principles
Enlightened Student Activism
All sides seen, all sides heard. Student first before being an activist.
Authentic Humanism
Rousseau said that man is by nature good.
Pragmatism
n ordinary usage, pragmatism refers to behavior which temporarily sets aside one ideal to pursue a lesser, more achievable ideal.
Dynamism
Change is envitable, thus adaptability and flexibity is a must.
Active Non-Violence
Violence only breeds violence. Though peaceful mean, we can enact lasting change.
The Hand Principles
The Hand Principle has been the symbol of UPS throughout the years. The presence of the blue hand in various posters and statements automatically associates the material to the organization.
Strength
THUMB
Direction
POINTING FINGER
Respect
MIDDLE FINGER
Commitment
RING FINGER
Contribution
PINKY
Overview
benerator is an open source software framework intended to create realistic and valid high-volume test data and reusing the same data definition for different kinds of software testing: unit test, integration testing and load testing. Since it is highly customizable it is can also be used for system showcase setup.
For test automation, benerator can be used in a build process (e.g. nightly build) for filling a test database with data and exporting relevant (e.g. login) data to data files which can be used by a load generator (like JMeter) for stress-testing the system under test.
Metadata can be imported from systems like databases and/or configuration files. Data can be imported from and exported to files and systems, anonymized or generated from scratch.
Domain packages provide reusable generators for creating domain-specific data as names and addresses internationalizable in language and region.
benerator is released under a dual license - GPL and commercial.
Features
Benerator currently supports many databases:
* Oracle
* DB2
* MS SQL Server
* MySQL
* PostgreSQL
* HSQL
* Apache Derby
It supports several file formats:
* CSV I/O
* Flat file I/O
* Script based file output with FreeMarker
benerator is an open source software framework intended to create realistic and valid high-volume test data and reusing the same data definition for different kinds of software testing: unit test, integration testing and load testing. Since it is highly customizable it is can also be used for system showcase setup.
For test automation, benerator can be used in a build process (e.g. nightly build) for filling a test database with data and exporting relevant (e.g. login) data to data files which can be used by a load generator (like JMeter) for stress-testing the system under test.
Metadata can be imported from systems like databases and/or configuration files. Data can be imported from and exported to files and systems, anonymized or generated from scratch.
Domain packages provide reusable generators for creating domain-specific data as names and addresses internationalizable in language and region.
benerator is released under a dual license - GPL and commercial.
Features
Benerator currently supports many databases:
* Oracle
* DB2
* MS SQL Server
* MySQL
* PostgreSQL
* HSQL
* Apache Derby
It supports several file formats:
* CSV I/O
* Flat file I/O
* Script based file output with FreeMarker
Infinidim Enterprises is the name of a publishing corporation in Douglas Adams' book Mostly Harmless, fifth of the ' trilogy.
In the book, Infinidim buys out the original publisher of the Guide, Megadodo Publications, with plans to sell its product to affluent consumers, rather than poor hitchhikers. The company could possibly be a front organization for the Vogons, who are employed by it.
Infinidim's head editor is named (though in the radio series it is in fact ). Ford Prefect tries to overthrow Infinidim by stealing the new guide and sending it to Arthur Dent for "safety".
The fate of Infinidim at the end of the series is unknown.
In the book, Infinidim buys out the original publisher of the Guide, Megadodo Publications, with plans to sell its product to affluent consumers, rather than poor hitchhikers. The company could possibly be a front organization for the Vogons, who are employed by it.
Infinidim's head editor is named (though in the radio series it is in fact ). Ford Prefect tries to overthrow Infinidim by stealing the new guide and sending it to Arthur Dent for "safety".
The fate of Infinidim at the end of the series is unknown.