The Muskogee Banking Market
The Muskogee, Oklahoma Banking Market is defined as including the Muskogee RMA and the remainder of Muskogee County; all of Cherokee County; the town of Wagoner in Wagoner County; and the town of Checotah in McIntosh County (Vian State Bank, Vian, Oklahoma, CFR, 1996, reaffirmed in BOK Financial Corporation, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1999).
Vian State Bank
In 1996, Vian State Bank of Oklahoma, a state bank since 1909, became the new owner of a Muskogee, Oklahoma and Tahelquah, Oklahoma branch of Superior Federal Bank the proposal was approved by the Federal Reserve.
Superior Federal Bank
Superior Federal Bank, a Fort Smith, Arkansas financial institution was under the umbrella of Boatmen's Bancshares family tree of banks, during this time-frame of banking history. Superior Federal had just named as the receiver of a failed Muskogee, Oklahoma savings and loan, Cimarron Federal Savings and Loan Association of Muskogee.
Boatmen's Bancshares
Boatmens had just purchased Fourth Financial, which owned another Muskogee banking institution, Bank IV of Oklahoma. Because Superior Federal was a Boatmen's company, it put Boatmens over the share limit that it could own in the Muskogee, Oklahoma banking market, so therefore it forced Superior Federal to sell off several branches.
Vian State Bank changing name to Armstrong Bank
The board of directors of Vian State Bank have announced the name
of the bank will change to Armstrong Bank
"The decision was based on the rich heritage of the bank in its earlier years under the leadership of Robert W. Armstrong and the Armstrong family," said Duwayne Briley, Vian State Bank chief executive officier.
The Armstrong family has been a part of eastern Oklahoma since before statehood, he added. Bank founder Robert Walker Armstrong came to Oklahoma Territory from Kansas in 1890.
Glen Armstrong, chairman of the board, first began working for the family bank in 1937.
Locations
The name change will affect all Vian State Bank locations in Gore, Oklahoma, Muldrow, Oklahoma, Stilwell, Oklahoma, Vian, Oklahoma, Warner, Oklahoma, Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, and two additional locations in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The name change take affect in May of 1996.
Reference
Oklahoma State Banking Department http://www.state.ok.us/~sbd/annual/sum96.html
First State Bank of Vian vs Armstrong
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=39794
The Muskogee, Oklahoma Banking Market is defined as including the Muskogee RMA and the remainder of Muskogee County; all of Cherokee County; the town of Wagoner in Wagoner County; and the town of Checotah in McIntosh County (Vian State Bank, Vian, Oklahoma, CFR, 1996, reaffirmed in BOK Financial Corporation, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1999).
Vian State Bank
In 1996, Vian State Bank of Oklahoma, a state bank since 1909, became the new owner of a Muskogee, Oklahoma and Tahelquah, Oklahoma branch of Superior Federal Bank the proposal was approved by the Federal Reserve.
Superior Federal Bank
Superior Federal Bank, a Fort Smith, Arkansas financial institution was under the umbrella of Boatmen's Bancshares family tree of banks, during this time-frame of banking history. Superior Federal had just named as the receiver of a failed Muskogee, Oklahoma savings and loan, Cimarron Federal Savings and Loan Association of Muskogee.
Boatmen's Bancshares
Boatmens had just purchased Fourth Financial, which owned another Muskogee banking institution, Bank IV of Oklahoma. Because Superior Federal was a Boatmen's company, it put Boatmens over the share limit that it could own in the Muskogee, Oklahoma banking market, so therefore it forced Superior Federal to sell off several branches.
Vian State Bank changing name to Armstrong Bank
The board of directors of Vian State Bank have announced the name
of the bank will change to Armstrong Bank
"The decision was based on the rich heritage of the bank in its earlier years under the leadership of Robert W. Armstrong and the Armstrong family," said Duwayne Briley, Vian State Bank chief executive officier.
The Armstrong family has been a part of eastern Oklahoma since before statehood, he added. Bank founder Robert Walker Armstrong came to Oklahoma Territory from Kansas in 1890.
Glen Armstrong, chairman of the board, first began working for the family bank in 1937.
Locations
The name change will affect all Vian State Bank locations in Gore, Oklahoma, Muldrow, Oklahoma, Stilwell, Oklahoma, Vian, Oklahoma, Warner, Oklahoma, Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, and two additional locations in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The name change take affect in May of 1996.
Reference
Oklahoma State Banking Department http://www.state.ok.us/~sbd/annual/sum96.html
First State Bank of Vian vs Armstrong
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=39794
Touchstone Technolgies (Hatboro, Pennsylvania) formerly Delta Proctocol Test Solutions was one of IP communications and videoconferencing's earliest pioneers in the test and measurement space.
Founded in early 1989, the group's principals were an active force in the ITU-T and helped the define and develop the standards for the H.261 video codec; thus paving the way for standards-based video conferencing systems. During this time, Touchstone also developed the industry's first "bridged" test solution for H.320 ISDN-based video conferencing emulation and analysis. Touchstone's original principals also served as the ITU-T's H.323 protocol standards committee editor and as the Rapateur for the ITU-T's H.324 protocol.
Founded in early 1989, the group's principals were an active force in the ITU-T and helped the define and develop the standards for the H.261 video codec; thus paving the way for standards-based video conferencing systems. During this time, Touchstone also developed the industry's first "bridged" test solution for H.320 ISDN-based video conferencing emulation and analysis. Touchstone's original principals also served as the ITU-T's H.323 protocol standards committee editor and as the Rapateur for the ITU-T's H.324 protocol.
Circumstances of the Revenant Braves is a webcomic written and illustrated by Kristof Serdynski. The comic was launched in June 2007 and updates every weekday (Monday through Friday). Some comics are accompanied by a blog entry. The blog entries uploaded by the author sometimes discuss anime, video games, reviews and updates on the authors’ life.
Style
Circumstances of the Revenant Braves is an anime/manga style webcomic. The webcomic itself although being illustrated in an anime style and having several anime themes often pokes fun at stereotypical anime conventions. A couple of main characters are otaku, including Kei, who is exposed as a secret otaku in Chapter 2, Page 15. Revenant Braves also includes multiple references to classic and popular anime such as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Mai HiME.
Setting
The setting of the story is a fictional city that is similar to the authors’ hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and the surrounding Halifax Regional Municipality. One such example of similarity to the Halifax Regional Municipality is the name of Lilith’s Café, The Satisfaction Café. This is based off the popular vegetarian restaurant Satisfaction Feast which is located in Halifax. It takes place in a world that is similar to our own, but as the author writes, is “vastly more interesting.”
Story
Circumstances of the Revenant Braves focuses on the daily life of a 15 year old boy named Kanzaki Kei and begins on his first day of High School (10th grade). The comic, as described by the author is: “…the story of a young man who comes to learn what a lousy human being he is when he meets a young lady who doesn't realise what a marvelous human being she is. . . there's also cool sword fights, demons, ancient spirits, and other nifty stuff which keep things from dragging.”
Cast
In Circumstances of the Revenant Braves surnames come first, then given names.
Kanzaki Kei: Kei is an average young man who has no aspirations or goals, other than to stay out of trouble. Kei hasn’t put much thought into pondering the more important questions in life. In middle school Kei was heavily into video games and comics but has since toned it down to fit in with his high school peers.
Aoyama Fio: An enigmatic young lady who is determined to help others in situations where they have nowhere else to turn. This desire has driven her to start an organisation that has no specific focus for helping people, but essentially changes goals (as well as names) on a day-to-day basis. This is a running gag throughout the comic.
Gensai Sol: A passionate young man who is a student of the martial art “Sen Genkotsu Ryu”. Sol encompasses the spirit of comic book justice and wishes to use his talent and enthusiasm to fight and destroy evil.
Gotou Ken: Is a spirited young man who is eager to please his girlfriend. He works part-time at The Satisfaction Café.
Inafune Serge: A generic acquaintance of Kei’s. Kei enjoys his company, but is often left feeling bored by his uninspired conversation.
Kanzaki Lilith: Kei’s mother. She has an unpredictable temper and owns The Satisfaction Café. Ken is often the target of her outbursts.
Reviews
Circumstances of the Revenant Braves was reviewed by Robert A. Howard of http://tangent.panel2panel.com on October 24, 2007. An excerpt from his review:
“Its appearance is rather unrefined, especially when compared to the vast number of inked strips out there; this roughness helps CRB stand out from its peers as Kristof S. is actually a good artist who can draw realistic people, clothing, and backgrounds with a minimum of lines…CRB remains a diamond in the rough, well worth reading and watching as its rough edges are smoothed away, and the gem inside emerges.”
Style
Circumstances of the Revenant Braves is an anime/manga style webcomic. The webcomic itself although being illustrated in an anime style and having several anime themes often pokes fun at stereotypical anime conventions. A couple of main characters are otaku, including Kei, who is exposed as a secret otaku in Chapter 2, Page 15. Revenant Braves also includes multiple references to classic and popular anime such as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Mai HiME.
Setting
The setting of the story is a fictional city that is similar to the authors’ hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and the surrounding Halifax Regional Municipality. One such example of similarity to the Halifax Regional Municipality is the name of Lilith’s Café, The Satisfaction Café. This is based off the popular vegetarian restaurant Satisfaction Feast which is located in Halifax. It takes place in a world that is similar to our own, but as the author writes, is “vastly more interesting.”
Story
Circumstances of the Revenant Braves focuses on the daily life of a 15 year old boy named Kanzaki Kei and begins on his first day of High School (10th grade). The comic, as described by the author is: “…the story of a young man who comes to learn what a lousy human being he is when he meets a young lady who doesn't realise what a marvelous human being she is. . . there's also cool sword fights, demons, ancient spirits, and other nifty stuff which keep things from dragging.”
Cast
In Circumstances of the Revenant Braves surnames come first, then given names.
Kanzaki Kei: Kei is an average young man who has no aspirations or goals, other than to stay out of trouble. Kei hasn’t put much thought into pondering the more important questions in life. In middle school Kei was heavily into video games and comics but has since toned it down to fit in with his high school peers.
Aoyama Fio: An enigmatic young lady who is determined to help others in situations where they have nowhere else to turn. This desire has driven her to start an organisation that has no specific focus for helping people, but essentially changes goals (as well as names) on a day-to-day basis. This is a running gag throughout the comic.
Gensai Sol: A passionate young man who is a student of the martial art “Sen Genkotsu Ryu”. Sol encompasses the spirit of comic book justice and wishes to use his talent and enthusiasm to fight and destroy evil.
Gotou Ken: Is a spirited young man who is eager to please his girlfriend. He works part-time at The Satisfaction Café.
Inafune Serge: A generic acquaintance of Kei’s. Kei enjoys his company, but is often left feeling bored by his uninspired conversation.
Kanzaki Lilith: Kei’s mother. She has an unpredictable temper and owns The Satisfaction Café. Ken is often the target of her outbursts.
Reviews
Circumstances of the Revenant Braves was reviewed by Robert A. Howard of http://tangent.panel2panel.com on October 24, 2007. An excerpt from his review:
“Its appearance is rather unrefined, especially when compared to the vast number of inked strips out there; this roughness helps CRB stand out from its peers as Kristof S. is actually a good artist who can draw realistic people, clothing, and backgrounds with a minimum of lines…CRB remains a diamond in the rough, well worth reading and watching as its rough edges are smoothed away, and the gem inside emerges.”
Nicholas Michael Hypolite (born May 6, 1986 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England) is a basketball player for the East Durham Devils of the EBL. He is a point and shooting guard.
Biography
From a young age, Nic Hypolite showed sporting ability. He played soccer in school leagues at age 8 with players two to three years older, played for professional club academies, and led junior leagues in scoring for years. Hypolite then switched his attentions to ice hockey and excelled there too. Finally, he took up basketball, which would become the basis of his career.
Early career
Hypolite began playing for his high school team in 2000, leading the team to the city championship finals with a 13-0 record before losing in the final game. He averaged 31.2 points per game and 4.2 assists per game. Also in this season, he began playing league basketball for the Swindon Sonics, where his statistics were less outstanding. Suffering because of height (at the time he was 5'8), experience and playing time, he averaged 7.4 points per game on a team that finished third in a district league of five teams.
In the following season, he led his high school team to a completely undefeated season, in which they captured the city championship. Notably, in the championship game, he alone scored 45 points while the opposing team scored 44 collectively. There were many other occasions of him outscoring the opposing team. He still played league basketball for the Swindon Sonics, this season leading the team to the district league championship and averaging 27.2 points per game and 5.3 assists per game.
Hypolite joined Cirencester College after high school and immediately led the team to a 13-1 season in which they captured the county championship. During the season, he averaged 45.3 points per game and 6.3 assists per game, scoring over 50 points four times and scoring below 35 points only once. He continued with the Swindon Sonics and averaged 32.2 points per game and 5.2 assists per game there; the team finished in fourth place. Also, during this season, he made four appearances with the Minor Minutes, scoring six points in four minutes in two games. He did not appear regularly because coach Ken Walton believed he was too young and inexperienced.
Hypolite left Cirencester College next year becauseof lack of competition. He remained with the Swindon Sonics and the team finished the season 10-9. Hypolite averaged a league-leading 31.2 points per game and 5.2 assists per game, including 4 games in which he scored 50 points, two of which were back to back and one of which was against the Plymouth Raiders. He continued to play small minutes for the men's team, and led the team in points per minute.
Biography
From a young age, Nic Hypolite showed sporting ability. He played soccer in school leagues at age 8 with players two to three years older, played for professional club academies, and led junior leagues in scoring for years. Hypolite then switched his attentions to ice hockey and excelled there too. Finally, he took up basketball, which would become the basis of his career.
Early career
Hypolite began playing for his high school team in 2000, leading the team to the city championship finals with a 13-0 record before losing in the final game. He averaged 31.2 points per game and 4.2 assists per game. Also in this season, he began playing league basketball for the Swindon Sonics, where his statistics were less outstanding. Suffering because of height (at the time he was 5'8), experience and playing time, he averaged 7.4 points per game on a team that finished third in a district league of five teams.
In the following season, he led his high school team to a completely undefeated season, in which they captured the city championship. Notably, in the championship game, he alone scored 45 points while the opposing team scored 44 collectively. There were many other occasions of him outscoring the opposing team. He still played league basketball for the Swindon Sonics, this season leading the team to the district league championship and averaging 27.2 points per game and 5.3 assists per game.
Hypolite joined Cirencester College after high school and immediately led the team to a 13-1 season in which they captured the county championship. During the season, he averaged 45.3 points per game and 6.3 assists per game, scoring over 50 points four times and scoring below 35 points only once. He continued with the Swindon Sonics and averaged 32.2 points per game and 5.2 assists per game there; the team finished in fourth place. Also, during this season, he made four appearances with the Minor Minutes, scoring six points in four minutes in two games. He did not appear regularly because coach Ken Walton believed he was too young and inexperienced.
Hypolite left Cirencester College next year becauseof lack of competition. He remained with the Swindon Sonics and the team finished the season 10-9. Hypolite averaged a league-leading 31.2 points per game and 5.2 assists per game, including 4 games in which he scored 50 points, two of which were back to back and one of which was against the Plymouth Raiders. He continued to play small minutes for the men's team, and led the team in points per minute.