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Thursday, June 07, 2012
The Eggmen Coming to Corpus Christi
The EggMen to Rock Whataburger Field Beatles Tribute Band Here August 25
CORPUS CHRISTI – The EggMen, a premier Beatles tribute band, are coming to Whataburger Field on Saturday August 25!
They’ll perform live from the Goodwill Zone after the Corpus Christi Hooks and San Antonio Missions meet in Texas League Baseball at 7:05 p.m.
The EggMen are presented by the Port of Corpus Christi as part of its 86th birthday celebration. Their performance is the final installment of the Hooks’ 2012 Summer Concert Series. Media partners are the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Oldies 93.9 and KIII-TV3.
“These guys put on a fabulous, fun-filled show and we’re excited about capping our last Saturday of the regular-season with such a great family act,” Hooks president Ken Schrom said. “Their ‘60s music resonates with people of all ages and the cool, grass of Whataburger Field is perfect for dancing, sitting, or just standing around.”
Voted Austin’s best cover band nine times in the Austin Chronicle Music Poll, The EggMen originated in 1992. The band is comprised of five musicians and singers: John (guitar/harmonica/vocals), Tommo (psychedelic keyboards/vocals), Nigel (bass/vocals), Basil (guitar/vocals) and Davy (drums/vocals). The band performs live versions of primarily Beatles songs, but The Who, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, The Monkees and The Zombies are saluted as well.
The EggMen carry vintage guitars, amplifiers and drums to every engagement. That practice enables the band to capture the sound, tones and “feel” of the 1960s.
$12 reserved-seat tickets and $6 general admission – good for both baseball and the band – are available at the Whataburger Field box office and through cchooks.com
Reserved-seat pricing increases to $14 on event day.
For more on The EggMen, click here
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By: Selma Taapopi
The Ministry of Gender, Poverty, and Child Welfare accommodated 327 children who were victims of abuse, including Gender Based Violence (GBV) and child trafficking, during April and December last year.
The Ministry also housed 593 children at residential childcare facilities and further provided psycho-social support to 455 children at the Namibia Children’s Home and after-school center.
The Ministry's deputy minister Bernadette Jagger, indicated that they provided social grants to 357 037 Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) who are currently on their grant system.
According to Jagger, the Ministry allocated over N$1.3 billion to the child care and protection division, food rations for the Namibia Children’s home and After school center as well as for personnel expenditure.
“We should serve as the eyes and ears also for the government, all of us. If you find that there is a child in your street, in your neighborhood that is neglected, honourables, bring that information to the Ministry.The social workers are there, they are responsible for psycho-social support. We have homes where these kids can be brought if the requirements are met. ” said Jagger.
Jagger added that she is disturbed by children living and working on the streets, and that efforts to trace their parents have been difficult.
In addition, the Ministry provided financial support through the student grant programme to 148 students with disabilities during 2022/23 while 120 students are expected to benefit from the programme during the current financial year 2023/2024.
“As I said yesterday, 15 (students) will graduate this year. These two marginalised communities and children with disabilities always go hand in hand. Now you also asked about the placement of these students after graduating. Very few, of course, are employed, and I think our minister made clarion calls to all the Ministries, especially in terms of internships and also employment,” noted Jagger.
The ministry has further enrolled 2 973 learners from marginalised communities at different primary and secondary schools. A total of 240 students are registered in various institutions of higher learning. The ministry further allocated over N$82 000 for the Ministry to cover expenditures in respect of education support to marginalised students, livelihood support, funeral services and the San feeding programme.

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Ramses II statue (Photo: Creative Commons)
CAIRO – 24 September 2017: Thomas Goldberger the Charge d’Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and Minister of Antiquities, Khaled Anany, celebrated the completion of the Ancient Memphis Walking Circuit at Mit Rahina.
The circuit connects eight archaeological sites in the center of the first capital of Ancient Egypt.
“This project is an investment in both past and future,” Goldberger stated in the U.S. Embassy Statement.
He added: “The United States is committed to continuing our partnership with the Ministry of Antiquities to conserve Egypt’s cultural heritage and increase tourism.”
The circuit includes sites such as the Great Temple of Ptah, the Apis House, a temple to Hathor, a New Kingdom shrine, and a series of early tombs and residence.

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1. Mountain Green Spring Lamb – Spring has definitely arrived in my neck of the woods. I’ve even glimpsed a few Spring lambs. Patricia Christensen’s new painting captures their curiosity perfectly.
2. My Upcycled Painting Support Project – EBSQ artist, Patience, has a great post on how she turned a “Red Thing” into a new canvas!
3. 100 Cards Giveaway – Deb Harvey is holding a drawing on her blog for 100 cards. To enter, just leave a comment on her blog post.
4. Difference Between Fine Art and Illustration – Using examples from her own art, Ariannah, discusses how these two big art genres differ.
5. The Wow Show – Claudia Roulier shares with us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the hanging of a diverse art exhibit.
Have a wonderful weekend!

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