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The median home value in Sherman Oaks, CA is $543,450.
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The national median home value is $152,300.
The average price of homes sold in Sherman Oaks, CA is $543,450.
Approximately 41.14% of Sherman Oaks homes are owned,
compared to 53.12% rented, while
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Sherman Oaks real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale.
Commercial properties are also available.
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Gated masterpiece inspired by Tuscan & French compounds w a stone exterior & open spaces. Designed to have the indoors coexist w the outdoors w flowing rooms, curved, angled & skewed walls all created for an open view of the grounds. Stone entry w a custom door to the foyer. Circular living & dining rooms w high exposed beam ceilings, stone walls & a massive stone fireplace. The substantial cook?s/entertainer?s kitchen w Carerra counter tops, exposed beam ceilings, 2 center islands, Wolf range, 2 ovens, refrigerators & dishwashers & a butler?s pantry. the round master suite has lots of windows & a spa style bathroom w a stone sink, steam shower, his & hers dressing areas, separate closets for summer/winter wear & a yoga room. Outside has a central area w custom fire pit & meandering Koi pond. Pool house w high ceilings, fireplace, kitchen, shower & office. A lushly landscaped backyard surrounds the solar heated salt water pool & spa & features a ?beach? entrance, a kids shallow area & a huge stone spa. The grounds have a large motor court & a 3 car garage. There are 3 basements that house the 600 amp electrical panel & an Elan central control unit controlling all the electronics of the home. Beyond an entertainer?s paradise?this is the home of a lifetime
Located in one of the best neighborhoods of the highly desirable and affluent city of Sherman Oaks, California and in one of the most centrally located areas of Los Angeles, this building is a Trophy property for a single owner or for large portfolio owners. Located near Trader Joes, Sherman Oaks Galleria, Ventura Blvd and a myriad of international restaurants are very close. This building offers the many aspects of a luxury building that make it a highly desirable investment. Central air in all units, large spacious units, large patios, fire places, pool, elevator, open air hallways, gated covered parking garages, granite countertops, high ceilings and hard wood floors in many units. 2 Bedroom units have 1.75 bath, the 3 bedroom units have 2.75 bath.
Welcome to this privately gated, 2005 Mediterranean masterpiece located in Sherman Oaks South/Sutton Estates neighborhood. An impressive display of over 9000 square feet of living space, shows as luxury living with the total ambiance of comfort and casualness throughout. Motor court for 10+ cars plus 4 car garage. This impeccable compound offers the main home with 5 bedrooms, executive office, and absolutely gorgeous full dedicated theater/screening room with wet bar and counter. Massive chef's Viking kitchen opens into the family room and the outdoor pool area. Detached is a full one bedroom Guest House with living room, bedroom w/ huge walk in closet, dining nook, and full kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Resort backyard living offers outdoor kitchen, BBQ, living area with open beamed slat ceiling and outdoor gas and wood burning fireplace. Fully mature landscape, flowers and highly productive rose garden offers peace and serenity on this property of over 1/2 acre on flat useable grounds. An additional brand new detached "Casita" studio unit with wet bar, bath, laundry area and walk in closet was just completed in which ideal use could be for maids quarters, game room, gym, music studio, guests, etc. Meticulous condition...shows like new.
Evoking a bygone era in prime Sherman oaks, this graceful Spanish built in 2006, with luxurious materials, handmade finishes and generous rooms is walking distance from Ventura Blvd, but is a paradise you may never want to leave. Eclectic and cozy, this Entertainers dream with 7 generous bedrooms & 7.5 baths, has an extra large formal dining rm off the Chef's kitchen, sunny breakfast rm overlooking the garden & an open floor plan with media room. A huge great room off the kitchen spills out to magical covered lounge areas overlooking the sparkling pool and huge flat grassy area. A 2 bd casita with a full kitchen completes this fantastic estate.
Attention builders, developers, land barons or builders of your own custom homes! This is the last opportunity for you to grab one of the best lands available South of Valley Vista in Sherman Oaks. 10 acres of land - 2 legal parcels; one parcel is 2.44 Acres & the other is 7.77 Acres with views! Build your own, build a compound or build to sell, your options are open. Buyers to verify with L.A building and safety what can be built. This land is available for an immediate sale. Perfect for your own vineyard, orchards, a compound - your possibilities are endless. This sales price also includes parcel APN 2281-022-006 which is 2.44 acres.
Incredibly private and elegant five bed & six bath Tuscan masterpiece nestled in the hills overlooking stunning city lights and canyon views. A gated & private motor court invites you to enter through the formal 2-story foyer with a sweeping grand staircase and luxe iron details. The interior combines traditional styling with modern life - the great room opens to the gourmet chef's kitchen with breakfast room as well as the outdoor entertaining spaces and their jetliner views. Luxurious design features such as the crown molding, trey ceilings, and warm open beam ceilings distinguish this home. The estate features five en-suite bedrooms; the opulent master suite boasts an inviting fireplace, jaw-dropping views, dual walk in closets, and spa-like bath. Just seconds from Ventura Blvd and minutes from Beverly Hills this home is a tranquil retreat from city life.
Newer One Story Remodel from top to bottom, 5 Bd, 5.5 Ba, plus Separate Office with Chef's Kitchen, Granite Counters, Viking Appliances, Sub Zero & City and Mountain Views. Architecturally unique with high truss open beamed ceilings. Truly a one of a kind. This Estate Property offers Privacy, Space, and Views from throughout the Large 29,953 Sq.Ft. lot, and a 3-car garage. Located on a private road with attractive Entry to the Beverly Glen Terrae community. Perfect Escape in the Hills near Mulholland with easy access to the Westside and the Valley.
Grand bright Mediterranean Villa with panoramic city and mountain views. Large rooms for entertainment. Walk into the beautiful Foyer and into all large and bright public rooms. Gourmet kitchen opens up to a grand family room and includes top of the line appliances. Huge Master with seating area and fire place, spa-like bath, and a large walk in closets. Three more bedrooms with closets and bathrooms. Third floor includes huge media room, 2,000+ bottle wine cellar, wet bar, gym, large terrace, BBQ, outdoor bar, large outdoor spa overlooking the city. 3 car garage. Great Location and in immaculate condition. Incredible views throughout. Ready to move in!
Modern meets traditional in this luxurious, uniquely designed Nantucket/Cape Cod masterpiece, boasting an unmatched sophistication. This stunning designer home features exquisite architectural detailing, 5 bedrooms plus an office, 6 baths, 11 foot high ceilings, grand living rm, formal dining rm, abundant storage and built-ins. The magazine worthy chef?s kitchen w/top of the line SS appliances incl. 72" Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, Wolf cook-top, double ovens with warming drawer, island featuring Calcutta marble, large farm sink and island sink, and WaterStone fixtures. The huge family room with built-ins throughout opens to the entertainer?s dream yard featuring an incredible zero-edge, salt water pool and spa, surrounded by an Ipe deck. Master suite includes fireplace, large covered balcony, sitting area and expansive walk-in closet. The luxurious marble master bath w/ large shower, soaking tub & wood paneling creates a spa-like oasis. Other features include, Oak hardwood floors, wine room, wainscoting, LED lighting, Crestron home automation system w/ 2 iPad docking stations, surround sound, security system with cameras. This little piece of paradise is set behind a beautiful gated entry and is walking distance to shops and restaurants on Ventura Blvd.
This Sherman Oaks Mansion was featured in the LA Times "Hot Properties" and The Wall Street Journal "Home of the Week" because of its exquisite and unique qualities and size, over 9400 square feet of luxury. This entertainer's dream house features an open floor plan with large, beautiful terraces that flow through multiple sets of French doors with views of the 'tropical paradise' backyard and picturesque tiled pool. The homes amenities will make you feel like you own a private resort, with steam room, dry sauna, large gym and lap pool. Other luxuries include a grand Master suite with large sitting room, expansive his and her walk in closets, incredible, luxurious Master bathroom as well as a separate full bath with an additional walk in closet. The home also features a fully equipped movie theatre with a 13 1/2 foot diagonal screen, grand arcade room, large entertainers bar, wine storage room, and a very private guest suite with a full kitchen and separate entrance.
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TAZEWELL, Va. —
Graham simply never completely let the Dogs out.
The G-Men earned a 70-63 non-district victory over Tazewell Monday behind the sharp shooting of Spencer Sheets, who drained five three-pointers and scored 25 points, combined with Colby Hill's steady 19 points and the floor play of Tony Hood, who directed the offense and added 14 points.
Graham built up a 17-point lead, saw Tazewell whittle the margin to only 4, at 59-55 with just over three minutes left, and then inched ahead again.
Tazewell, unable to hit the three-point shot for almost the entire evening, had to contend with a frustrating inside defensive blanket that Graham was able to keep over the attack.
Jalen Jordan popped in 20 points and Noah Walker had a standout game with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and seven blocks for the Bulldogs (2-1).
The teams traded early streaks. First, Tanner Catron dropped the corner three-ball and Noah Walker rebounded then rose for a dunk that boosted Tazewell to a 5-0 lead. Graham then rattled off 13 consecutive points.
Graham was sparked early by Zach Proffitt's three points, before Sheets, gave Graham its first lead with a 20-foot trey at the 3:10 mark and the run was capped by Colby Hill's three-pointer beyond the arc. Walker had a pair of blocked shots and Jalen Jordan swatted away three in the first two quarters for the Bulldogs.
Tony Hood keyed the relentless Graham pressure out front while Proffitt maintained a presence under the bucket and Roman Workman worked the offensive baseline on the Graham side.
Hood said, "We had a little plan. We knew we needed to stay on their shooter, keep a hand in their faces. Tazewell is a good shooting team and we tried to deny them the open shot."
Cold shooting outside from the perimeter and the foul line plagued Tazewell for the entire first half.
Hill's baseline jumper with 4:24 to go before the break boosted the G-Men to a 21-10 advantage. Jonathan Figueroa came in to bolster Graham's inside attack and moments later Sheets' three-point shotfrom the left side doubled up the Dogs at 26-12.
Hood drained yet another trey on the next possession as Graham bolted to a 29-14 advantage and Sheets lofted a one-hander that nailed nothing but net, pushing the surging Graham cagers ahead 32-16.
"We played hard," said Sheets, who was 5-of-8 beyond the arc. "We let up a little after halftime, but Coach (Glynn) Carlock had us prepared and we knew what to expect. This was a big win tonight."
The G-Men led 36-18 at the break but Proffitt picked up his third foul in the opening 10 seconds of the the quarter as the Dogs began battle back behind Jordan's five straight freebies and lay-up off the glass.
Hood put back a pair of buckets, however, combined with two free throws.
"We knew Tazewell would make a run late and they did," said Graham coach Glynn Carlock. "Our guys kept their composure and I'm proud of that. An unsung hero out there tonight for us was Marshall Hawley, who played his heart out against Noah (Walker), who can be outstanding inside.
"We got some quality play down the stretch after Tazewell got to within four points and we were able to close it out. Spencer obviously shot very well from outside. That helped a lot."
Hancock's three-pointer for Tazewell, the first since the game's opening shot, helped to narrow the margin but the G-Men maintained a double-digit lead. Sheets put up yet another trey and then moved in for another score to push GHS up to 50 points with 2:10 left in the third quarter and 17-point cushion over the stunned Dogs.
Walker stopped the march momentarily in the final two minutes of the quarter with two inside scores sandwiched around Catron's corner three point shot as Tazewell closed to within 10, at 50-40, with :45 left on the clock.
"We just didn't seem to play our hardest all around," sighed Walker. "I made some free throws at the end and some shots but none of that matters unless the team wins. We all have to put it together to win games. No one player ever won a game. It is all about team."
Figueroa drew his third foul near the end of the stanza and Walker popped in two more freebies, cutting the lead to 9 points as suddenly-hot Tazewell finished the quarter with 24 points overall.
Sheets, dependable all night, connected yet again with a trey and the patient G-Men once again started to pull away with six minutes left.
Walker inside and Catron outside, however, slowly brought the Dogs back. Catron and Hancock finished with three treys apiece for Tazewell. Defensively, Christian Lewis hauled in a team-high 16 rebounds and eight assists.
"It (the outcome) was disappointing," noted THS coach Lee Walker. "We missed a lot of shots but we have to keep shooting. Each phase of the game has to help the other. Sometimes tonight we were just not able to do that.
"Graham played well and kept us off balance at times but we haveto take it upon ourselves to overcome that. We'll just keep working hard in practice and in games to get better."
The G-Men were 11-19 from the free throw line while Tazewell finished 13-23.
Graham opens its home season Wednesday against Giles and hosts Richlands Friday. Tazewell entertains Lebanon Friday and is at home again Saturday afternoon against the Oak Hill Academy Red squad.
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Tony Hood 12, Spencer Sheets 25, Roman Workman 2, Marshall Hawley 1, Colby Hill 19, Zach Proffitt 4, Jonathan Figueroa.
Colin Hanock 9, Christian Lewis 3, Tanner Catron 11, Jalen Jordan 20, Noah Walker 19, Jessee Mountain 1.
Graham........13 26 15 19 — 70
Tazewell...........6 12 24 21 — 63
3-point goals: GR 7 (Sheets 5, Hill 1, Hood 1); TZ 6 (Hancock 3, Catron 3). Fouled out: none.


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Scandinavian Cinnamon Bread - Kanelbrød, Kanelbulle, Snegl
One of my favorite memories when studying in Copenhagen, was riding my bike to the bakery and sharing a loaf of Kanelbrod with my friend. For just a few bucks we'd have breakfast and lunch covered! If we got there too late they would be sold out and we'd be heartbroken.
I was at the new Swedish coffee shop, Konditori, on Bedford Avenue this morning. They had a pastry called Kanelbulle which looked pretty similar to a Danish Snail and made me really miss my days eating Kanebrod. It was not fresh enough or cinnamony enough for me. But it got me wondering if there are any places in New York to get fresh Danish baked goods or something close to it.
Do any of the Scandinavians out there have any great bakeries to try? And feel free to educate me on the differences and similarities between the baked goods of these countries.
This piece was on NY1 a few weeks ago about a midtown church making incredible Swedish cinnamon rolls : http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/1317... . I haven't gotten a chance to try them yet.
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You might want to call Nordic Delicacies in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. They have a website - nordicdeli.com - but I know there are a lot of things in-store that aren't listed on there, so it's worth a call or an email. They deliver, too, if you can't bring yourself to make the trek out there.


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Even though the super bowl isn't until later this weekend, Paramount Pictures wasted no time in getting their 30 second TV spot for their epic summer blockbuster 'World War Z' on-line a few days early! (Loosely) based upon the book by Max Brooks, a U.N. employee is racing against time and fate, as he travels the world trying to stop the outbreak of a deadly Zombie pandemic.
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Recently, we had some compelling letters and opinions on the gas industry and how it can benefit local economies. Marie Lusins' letter explained how the Manor home and its woes could be, or could have been saved with vertical-well gas drilling.
Also we have Dick Downey and Mike Zagata explaining how these dollars could stay local, by law. All will agree one of the biggest problems with New York state is Albany and the politicians who run the state; they take our tax dollars put in the general fund and dish it out to buy votes.
Wouldn't it be great if the local economies had funds to use wisely and locally. Seems like a win to me. Populations are falling, school systems are battling Albany all the time for (state aid) a 20 percent loss to school populations, it's not gonna work, people. Where are the taxes coming from; like it or not you trip over the reality signs.
Here we have a model just across our border, a real-life education system to learn from, the do's and the don'ts. This state has to get its head out of the ground, open its eyes; what's happening is not sustainable, Otsego. You can't continue to tax and regulate what's left in the business arena. They will move on.
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Dedicated to those songs that I can't stop playing, humming, or thinking about; the 4+ minutes you fall head-over-heels in love with. Past instances have included Beck's "Truckdrivin' Neighbors," The Clash's "Guns on the Roof" and David Bowie's "Starman."
Perhaps I'm a tad over dramatic, but if I wasn't over dramatic, what kind of rock journalist would I be (probably the most boring rock journalist on the planet, which would cause this troubled world to go into a devastating tailspin from which it might never, ever recover!) But I believe that the death of the "car song" has more to do with our world's lack of inspiring cars. True, these kinds of songs are very trivial and naive, but are they more trivial and naive than "Genie in a Bottle" or "Some Other Boy Band Song I Don't Care To Look Up?" Are you, and by "you" I mean society at large, telling me that K-Fed has too much to say that he can't sing about his collection of his trucks? You just know he loves those things.
Career wise, Ronnie and the Daytonas' big mistake was allowing themselves to be labeled a "Hot Rod" band, which meant that if they sang about anything else, they were deviating from their successful formula. But when natural the tastes of the culture ask for something more than a list of auto parts compiled from Motor Trend, a group such as this easily falls out of favor. Unfortunate for the band but fortunate for the rest of us, this turning of tastes creates a natural time capsule around the music preserving it in time and space so that whenever the song emerges, so too do the images of that era. It would be ridiculous for a Class of '08 kid to drive his car dressed in contemporary clothes, blaring this song. At the very least he or she would have to be wearing a letterman's jacket.
To belabor the point in a tangent, I have a real problem with the idea that certain songs get labeled timeless, and that this timelessness equates to greatness. If anything, a truly great song captures its time exactly and demands that a listener hearing the song one year, twenty years, or twenty-one years later allow for historical context in support of the song. Elvis had some great songs, but without historical context, like if we just heard "Jailhouse Rock" for the first time ever, having no idea Presley had ever sang it before, I believe we might all collectively scoff, "This guy's just ripping off Elvis Presley and/or the end of The Blues Brothers." If anyone shares my belief in the time capturing ability of music, then the beauty of "Little GTO" will emerge.
The song structure is rooted heavily in the standard make-up, with that last-half key change found in oh, so many of the Ramones' songs. But I would be remiss in neglecting the absolutely best part of the song–the "Wah-Waaaaaah!" chorus. When this song first emerged in my brain, it included only three elements that could qualify as actual "words," those being "Yeah-Yeah, Little GTO." Technically speaking, with the repetition at the top, there are really only two honest to crack "words" in this chorus, but that only proves how simplicity pays. Or how easily taken I am by falsetto nonsense. As stupid as it seems to write, a chorus like this holds more musical power than a Dylan-esque lyrics-fest. Play this song in any scenario, and within 30 seconds, everyone's got the "Wah-Waaaaaah!" to sing along with and to look forward to hearing again and again. And that, my friends, is how a song truly gets lodged in your brain.


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Klein Hits For The Cycle As Pack Downs BYU 9-3
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RENO, Nev. - University of Nevada (15-11) junior right fielder Brooks Klein hit for the cycle on Saturday afternoon as the Wolf Pack defeated BYU (11-11) 9-3 on a cold and windy day at Peccole Park. The two teams played through rain and snow to complete the three-game series that the Pack won 2-1. In the bottom of the fifth inning the game was delayed for 22 minutes as a result of rain.
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I feel it is important to clear up some misconceptions that have been floating around about the reason Central High is supporting a centralized E911 Call Center.
It was voted at a special meeting of the Town Board to "support the County Commissioners for the formation of ONE 911 call center for the county." And the reason discussed is NOT political, NOT monetary, and should NOT be construed as support for the current SCSPCA.
Stephens County can be a premier Call Center that works for ALL the taxpayers to save lives, give assistance in a timely manner, and work across all boundaries for the good of the entire community. Saving lives should encompass all jurisdictions.
Think about it. With one Call Center, there would be no delay in contacting and directing multiple agencies to YOUR home, or your family's home, or your friend's home. Time is critical.
And "time" seems to be the argument from some of the local communities. It has been lamented that service to Central High may be slow because of the Town Council decision. On the contrary, one Call Center will shorten the response to an emergency. One call center will be able to contact the appropriate agency(s) without having to make multiple calls with the potential risk of loss of information.
As one living in a rural community, I know the meaning of mutual aid and multiple response from our police and fire agencies. I also know that time is critical. If a 911/E911 Call Center with proper oversight is established, run by a board, or commission with no hidden agendas, we COULD be the best there is when lives are at stake!
I ask all those in the cities to look beyond their borders to assure quality service when it comes to emergency response.
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HOUSTON -- The best Supercross riders in the world will be racing at Reliant Stadium on Saturday. One of the top riders to keep your eye on is Andrew Short.
Short grew up in Colorado, but his wife, a former Supercross rider, is a Texas native, so they moved to the Lone Star State.
Now at age 30, Short is at the top of his profession. He and his wife and two small children live on his ranch near the Colorado River that's complete with his very own motocross track. He says he's living a life that he could only dream about when he was a kid.
"Not many people can say that they can wake up and live their dream," said Short.
After competing the last 11 years as a professional, Short is now coming to grips with being the "elder statesman" on the tour:
"Now that I'm older and I'm 30, I don't think I'm crazy. It's been a passion and a love to ride motorcycles my whole life, so I don't think it's anymore crazy if I was 19 or 30," laughed Short.
Short said even though many guys might ignore advice they get from their wives about their jobs, he always pays attention to his because she used to ride competitively.
"I actually have to listen because she knows what she's talking about," he said. "She's a racer herself, so I definitely get some tips here and there."
Short said he's been riding motocross bikes since he was five years old, and he's lost count of how many bones he's broken. Still, he believes injuries are a part of his job and he doesn't worry about them.
"The most recent one I had to come back from was when I broke both elbows. That one was very difficult," said Short.
Now, 100 percent healthy again, Short is ready to ride on Saturday in Houston.
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NORMAN — An open space flooded with light, a sparkly quartz compound countertop in a spacious kitchen, and a family-size wooden table are the first things that greet the firefighters in their second home at Norman fire station No. 8, and it's green, too.
The station recently received notification that it has received LEED gold certification, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, an internationally recognized green building certification system through U.S. Green Building Council.
"We're the first station in the state of Oklahoma to receive any LEED certification, so we received gold right off the back," Norman Deputy Fire Chief Jim Bailey said. "Our station 9 will also seek LEED certification."
After a public safety sales tax passed in May 2008 to bank the funds for two new fire stations, it was quickly determined by the City of Norman that the new buildings would be built to be energy sufficient.
The City used LEED as a way to verify that the new fire stations would be built using sustainable strategies. Station No. 9, due to begin construction in December on Alameda Street, will be a larger facility but will also seek LEED certification.
The City hired Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio firm from Denton, Texas, to build its green stations based on LEED's performance categories: site selection and treatment, water efficiency, energy use, materials selected and the indoor environmental quality.
Bailey said the City hired Kirkpatrick Architecture because they had previous experience in building LEED certified fire stations. It was a natural fit, he said, and one that paid off by earning them the second-highest certification level for station No. 8.
The building features a variety of small and large energy efficient features, he said, such as drought resistant landscaping, automatic lighting, motion sensor lighting, solar tube lighting, highly insulated walls, and easy maintenance floors and countertops.
The entire station capitalizes on its resources, with 90 percent of common areas having access to daylight, over 20 percent of construction materials were recycled materials, and 50 percent less domestic water use. Bailey said this 10, 327 sq. ft. station will use 30 percent less energy than another station of the same size.
Built on 105 peers, the foundation has space between it and the soil to allow for soil expansion without affecting the quality of the foundation. Features such as this will allow the station to remain in high quality condition for years to come, Bailey said.
Though the station was built with energy efficiency in mind, it was also designed to appeal to the firefighters who would eventually work there.
"It's just as easy to make it comfortable as industrial, than why not make it comfortable?," he said. "I've been there, I've been in their spot and the more you can make it feel comfortable for them the better their attitudes are going to be."
With blackout curtains in the sleeping areas, open living spaces filled with sunlight, a grill out back and an easily-accessible, open layout, firefighter Robert "Pokey" Darrow said that station No. 8 helps him relieve stress.
"I'm not sitting here gloomy," he said. "I mean station 7 — I feel like I was in the military again."
Firefighter Chad Roney said he appreciates the energy efficiency, but the effect the new building has on his mood makes all the difference.
"My favorite part would probably be all the natural light coming in," Roney said. "It makes it really comfortable. And definitely, I'm not just reading off the plaque, but it does affect your mood. If you're in a dungeon all the time you're not going to be near as happy."
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The third and final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Gov. Mitt Romney is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday.
The debate will focus on foreign policy with CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer moderating from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
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You'll forgive me if I might seem to be a little behind the times on this one. Recently, I worked on a case surrounding a problem I didn't realize had grown to such proportions. It's a crime that seems kind of fun and innocent at first until you think about the potential criminal implications.
It's called "garage hopping," a common activity among college age young people that's spreading to high schoolers. For example, these kids are having a party, have had too much alcohol and then decide to seek out new sources of liquid refreshment. They start cruising neighborhoods looking for open garage doors and hoping to spot a refrigerator which might contain beer, wine and other goodies.
Their intent isn't necessarily evil or nefarious other than to get more alcohol. Being underage, they can't buy it themselves. But by entering somebody's house or garage, they are committing a burglary and could even wind up going to prison. Worse, they could wind up dead.
Garage Hopping may sound like innocent fun. After all, what's the harm in swiping a few beers? However, in this day and age with the implementation of laws like the Castle Doctrine, garage hopping can prove to be a very dangerous act. The property owner could interrupt the beer search, perceive there is a threat to his well-being and use lethal force to defend himself.
As a property owner, there are some common sense steps you can take discourage garage hoppers and protect yourself and your property:
- If you have a garage that has a secondary entrance or service door, keep it locked at all times. Don't leave the garage door open in the evening, an unfortunate habit that many people have.
- If you think someone has entered your premises or was inside your house, contact law enforcement immediately.
- Home alarm systems are always a good idea. Send the message that you mean business when it comes to protecting your property.
- Make sure you lock up your house and your windows at night.
Again, garage hopping can have very serious implications, the most obvious being charged with a felony burglary or even getting killed because the property owner felt it was necessary to use lethal force to protect his property. Remember, the property owner doesn't know what you're doing. He only knows there is someone on his property that may pose a threat. The use of lethal force can be a split-second decision.
Juveniles who are caught face a referral to the juvenile justice system for what we call a delinquency petition. The sanctions are less than for they are for an adult but the juvenile can still be put on supervision, can be put on homebound detention or be put into secured detention (out of the house).
Ask yourself: is any of this hassle really worth trying to swipe a few extra beers?


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An A Cappella Rendition of Lorde's 'Royals' Will Renew Your Hope in Pop Culture (Video)
Pop culture makes meaning. Enter the Florida State University AcaBelles' a cappella rendition of Lorde's "Royals" to make the point.
Pop culture matters. Pop culture makes meaning.
A few weeks ago in New York's Upper West Side, I had the honor of observing a dinner party/salon with a group of leading public intellectuals, a dozen or so in number, whom I personally hold in high regard. The conversation was lively and smart, measured and thoughtful. Then it took a turn. References to television and movies and "the Internet" were made with a certain naive condescension by some. There was an almost apologetic tone, as if these artistic media sources are leading to the downfall of civilization in the U.S.
The thing is, I knew they cared deeply about the subject at hand — about the state of our democracy and the life of the mind of our citizenry, especially our youth. And I think they genuinely feared that our country's popular culture was leading to our downfall. At first, I was a bit annoyed with the conversation, then I became sad. I won't go so far as to say I pitied them, but I wished they could see all the joy and happiness and comaraderie it builds among friends and families — and even my colleagues at work.
If I could loan them my eyes, they'd see my wife and two boys singing hip-hop with glee and repeating lines from movies with an indescribable authority. At this moment in my household, there are two things being played and replayed by my immediate family: on the television, the movie Pitch Perfect, and in the car, Lorde's catchy hit song "Royals."
Enter Florida State University's AcaBelles to beautifully merge these two spheres. The video is nearing five million views on YouTube now and is worth posting, if only to hear a flesh-and-bone a cappella group rival those Barden Bellas. It's a gorgeous rendition that just might compel you to loop it a few times this morning — and in the process smile, groove, and contemplate the message of the song.
Let's hope those dinner party attendees see this too. I'm convinced they'll find renewed hope in the state of our society through the creativity, fun, and interpretation of messages being put out there via the larger popular culture.
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I won't pretend to know what
I won't pretend to know what your dinner colleagues concerns are or were with reference to our current pop culture. In sharing your experience that night you didn't dwell on specifics. At extreme risk of being presumptuous, let me dare to fill in the blanks. Songs like this among some others, are...within the context of past generations, especially the cultural awakenings of the sixties...true exceptions to the rule that expresses the utter lack of evolution and progress in pop music over the last twenty, and dare I say thirty years. Granted there are indeed some fascinating variances in what hip hop is today as compared to twenty years ago, but when one compares the amazing, literally breath-taking leap pop culture made from say, February 9, 1964, the night The Beatles sang, "She Loves You" to a record television audience of seventy-three million viewers, in essence the entire nation watched...and then, just three years later, we witnessed "Purple Haze" and the Beatles themselves composing and performing a Timeless Ballad every bit as different from "yeah, yeah, yeah" as a song can be with "A day in the Life" and leaving the listeners, many of whom watched them on black and white TV sets with mop tops shaking...with their jaws wide open, fumbling for the needle to hear the entire album yet again, not believing their own ears, and when one realizes the short length of time in this amazing evolution in pop culture its mind boggling, especially in reference to today's stagnation.. Three years.
By the way I was only four years old in 1964. It wasn't my time so I'm not waxing nostalgic here. In fact as I stumble over "YouTube" recordings of sixties iconic groups and pop culture performers, I see numerous anecdotal threads of young teenagers currently pining for wanting to have been born in 1950 rather than 2001 so that they could have lived through such an amazing era as adolescents.
Yet, as a nightclub Disc Jockey who helped bring Hip Hop to the world in the eighties, I don't see anything close to that kind of amazing journey. Again, I hear some fine variations on a theme, but I don;t see that kind of transference, that kind of innovation, literally reinventing composition, lyrically and in so many other ways.
I use that juxtaposition as but one of a myriad of examples that I think explains what your colleges were wringing their hands about. This song and, specifically, this rendition are "diamonds in the rough" ,yet even here I can easily imagine it being composed twenty years ago, or more convincingly ten years ago. I then would have you recall, my three year example of 1964 pop music compared to 1967 pop music.
You may say "apples and oranges" but I'm talking about the "fruit"...the pop culture...and its truly stagnant journey on a road that used to take young people on amazing new paths rather than a carousel that goes round and round, repainting the ponies pretending its going somewhere when it isn't.
I do love this latest "pained pony" and I await the young artist who steps off this thirty year merry-go-round" and finds another bright, dramatic new path.such as the new paths discovered over the first three quarters of the last century. Just my take anyway.
Beautifully written
Beautifully written thoughtful comment.
Mr. Sciolino, Bravo, what a
Mr. Sciolino, Bravo, what a beautifully written analysis of the state of pop music today. Having watched part of the AMA's last night, I was saddened by the influence of corporate greed the business puts on artists today to be shocking and sexy. Not to mention the absolute "need " to dance while singing. You are a bit younger than I, I was born in 1956, but we still were a part of the magnificent rise and transformation of pop music into art. There were so many good/great albums coming out each week there was no way to keep up except to buy what you could and then go to your friends homes to listen to what they had purchased. Sitting and listening for an hour or two at a time, sharing the experience and then doing it again. Music was so transcendent and influential. It is sad that those days are largely passed. Growing up I had often wondered why classical music died. The same thing is happening today to pop. It is less and less art and more and more commerce, the aural version of cotton candy.
Thank you for this
Thank you for this wonderfully expressed comment. As a musician, it sums up my feelings exactly. Three years.
But you aren't living it. Do
But you ARE PRETENDING to know what it's like to be a young music consumer. My point: you aren't living it. Do you think young people aren't perfectly capable of navigating past bullshit pop towards worthier music? They're like sharks in the water when it comes to this and you're trying to analyze them from the boat. I don't think you're recognizing that the reflections from surface level are blocking your view.
I love On Being to death. It
I love On Being to death. It's one of my favorite things. I didn't really get what stands out about this though. I'm really not trying to sound like a snob, but it's not a standout performance as far as music at the end of 2013 goes. It's a mostly European American group performing a pretty good version of a European (New Zealand) song. Is this special because they threw a little beatboxing (around since the 80's) into the mix? "Let's hope those dinner party attendees see this too. I'm convinced they'll find renewed hope in the state of our society." If someone learns to like Royals (a great European pop song), it brings hope? I'm sorry, I don't see where this is anything but maintaining Status Quo. Which is fine if that's what you're into. - Am I just in a bad mood this morning?
I don't get it either Ben. I
I don't get it either Ben. I think that version of that pop song doesn't redeem pop culture at all and her family dancing to glee doesn't either. "I don't care that I will never be Royal because I can be that in my dreams"? The nursery rhyme cadence is no more impressive than the contradictory lyrics. I think the writer was just emotional when she wrote this and conveyed her feeling but no reasoning to go along with it. Pop culture is pop culture. It appeals to the masses in part because it is cliche and devoid of any true viewpoint. Pop music is to art what McDonalds is to cuisine in my opinion and this slick video production by some lipsyncing teens doesn't change that.
This is good, but I am not
This is good, but I am not sure why it's getting posted everywhere. There are hundreds of a cappella songs on youtube that are breathtaking, spectacular, etc. Some professional, some amateur, that people should see:
Amazing, all of them.
I can't watch them? They look
I can't watch them? They look awkward .


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Fall: Notched four three-set victories among her six wins during the year … Earned two triumphs each at the MT Shootout, Ragin' Cajuns Women's Tennis Classic and Roberta Alison Fall Classic … Reached the finals of her respective flight in each of the three tournaments … Matched the team-high total with nine doubles triumphs … Picked up seven of the nine wins while playing with Nayara Moraes, the most of any Blue Raider duo … Pair collected the Laffy Taffy bracket title at the Roberta Alison Fall Classic defeating their opponents from Kentucky, Samford and Auburn … Also won three times in four tries with Moraes at the Ragin' Cajuns Women's Tennis Classic … Started the season with consecutive triumphs at the MT Shootout with Yuiri Nomoto.
Spring: Named an ITA Scholar Athlete … Played in just two matches before being sidelined … Won her No. 1 singles match at UAB (Jan. 28) in three sets … Also posted a doubles triumph against the Blazers in the top position while teaming with Nayara Moraes.
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Fall: Was limited due to injury ... Captured third place of her bracket at the season-ending June Stewart Invitational ... Started the campaign with consecutive wins, including straight-set victory in which she won the tiebreaker both sets, at the MT Buck Bouldin Fall Classic to start the year ... Won three-straight doubles matches with Yuiri Nomoto at the home tournament, including consecutive shutouts ... Played in four doubles contests at the June Stewart Invitational with Marietta Bigus, winning two.
Spring: Led the Blue Raiders with nine singles wins, eight of which came at the No. 3 position ... Victorious in two three-set decisions, against her opponents at Chattanooga and against Memphis ... Defended her home court by winning five times in a six-match run to close the homestand ... Opened the campaign by recording four victories among her first five contests ... Ranked second on the squad with eight doubles triumphs, teaming with Alex Dachos at the No. 3 slot ... Combo tallied five victories in a six-match stretch as the regular season neared its end ... Started the season with three-straight doubles wins at the No. 1 position with Yuiri Nomoto.
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Seaport Bank, Seadrift, Texas, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Farmers Bank, San Antonio, Texas, but using Seaport Bank's routing number, are in circulation.
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The College of Saint Mary invites young women who like to express themselves through their artwork.
On Thursday, October 25, College of Saint Mary welcomes potential students to Fine Arts Visit Day on campus.
CSM offers a variety of opportunities for young women to express their artistic side including an art major and a music or fine arts minor.
At Fine Arts Visit Day students will meet fine art students and faculty; take a guided art gallery tour, visit with an admissions counselor and enjoy a special musical performance.


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The family of Amina Bowman, the Bremerton 9-year-old who was critically wounded in a school shooting in February, was furious when they learned the mother of the boy who brought the gun to class has struck a plea deal with prosecutors.
Jamie Lee Chaffin pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. Prosecutors are recommending 14 months in prison for each count. Sentencing is set for June 20.
Chaffin and her boyfriend, Douglas Bauer, were charged with third-degree felony assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. Chaffin, who is a convicted felon, is prohibited from owning a firearm. Had she been convicted on the assault charge, Chaffin could have faced five years in prison.
Amina's parents, John and Terri Bowman, watched helplessly in court, feeling that what happened to their daughter was being forgotten.
"Where is the justice for Amina? We want accountability for the heinous act that nearly ended our daughter's life," said John Bowman.
"Finger pointing, plea deals, and court-mandated apologies are like a slap in the face; as we watch those accused receive a slap on the wrist," he added. "We will not rest until those responsible for our daughter's shooting are held accountable for their actions. We will not rest until Amina receives the justice she deserves."
After Chaffin was done, Bauer's attorney successfully convinced the judge to throw out the unlawful firearm possession charge against him. But, he still faces trial on June 8 for the assault charge. Chaffin is expected to testify in that trial.
Bauer's attorney, Wayne Fricke, argued his client didn't know the gun was missing and that he wasn't responsible for Chaffin's son. Prosecutors said Bauer was grossly negligent and, as a result, is responsible for what happened to Bowman.
"The whole statute on assault, specifically assault in the third degree, requires someone to assault somebody," said Fricke.
Fricke said he is confident Bauer will be acquitted, added there was no legal precedence for an assault charge in a case like this.
Meanwhile, people in Amina's neighborhood were stunned to hear of the developments.
"I think if I was the father in that, I would be crushed," says Betty Fisher, who attended the tree dedication to Amina at Bremerton's Blueberry Park two weeks ago. "I think they should get the max."
"The people whose kid did it. They have a bill to pay. Not only that, they should be in jail," said Richard Batchelor, a volunteer at Blueberry Park school.
Amina Bowman was shot Feb. 22 at Armin Jahr Elementary school. Police say a 9-year-old classmate brought the .45-caliber handgun to school and that it accidentally went off in his backpack, hitting Bowman.
Investigators say the boy got the gun during a visit with his mother and her boyfriend. He was ordered to undergo counseling. He lives with his father and his uncle, who is his legal guardian.
Amina spent several weeks in the hospital, undergoing five surgeries. She is now recovering at home, but doctors say she still has a long way to go.
KING 5's Travis Pittman and Elisa Hahn contributed to this report.


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Since the Steinhausen name has come back to the family, we've been thinking of all the different ways we can improve the line of products we offer. One of the first things we realized was that every watch (whether a Steinhausen or not), gets smudged, dirty, or otherwise less brilliant than it should be.
We all choose our brands carefully, making sure we invest our hard earned money in a timepiece or jewelry that is going to last for years (if not generations).The regular day to day wear on a watch adds up over time. If you clean your watch with polishing substances, you run the risk of speeding up the wear and tear of your watch. However, if you don't clean your watch at all, what's the point?
Technology has changed much since the early days of Steinhausen. Today, we are pleased to announce our latest cleaning material. It is a specially designed microfiber that cleans with minimal abrasion on your finest watches and jewelry. The material is an ultra soft microfiber that easily attracts dirt and will help make your collection looking as good as new without the harsh chemicals or cleaning process that can leave your watches and jewelry worn down.
The below picture is a camera phone shot that we took while the product was being tested on a laptop… This cloth was not designed with a laptop in mind, but we quickly realized it does an excellent job with cleaning smudges, smears, and finger prints off our show room laptop! This ultra soft cleaning cloth will be available for addition to your watch collection before the end of September 2009.


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Fort Lauderdale, Fl — Tony Petrucci passed away unexpectedly in his home. Tony was raised in Salem, NH completed High School in Fort Wayne, IN., graduated Indiana Univ. at Bloomington and shortly after moved to Ft. Lauderdale.
Tony had many loves and interests in his life, none more important than his family. Tony's definition of family extended to more than those born through blood relations. His charming personality, charisma and passion for life made him a friend to all who knew him. Though Tony has departed us, his spirit remains with those he has touched.
Tony is survived by his mother Barbara Beecher and her husband Stan of Fort Wayne, IN and his father Peter Vincent Petrucci and his wife Doris of Salem, NH. Tony is also survived by his sister Laura Igoe and husband Michael and children Isabella, Michael Jr and Olivia. Tony also leaves his sister Rebecca Davis and husband Matthew and son Branden. Uncle Tony was Godfather to Isabella and Olivia and will be dearly missed by his surrogate children. Many Aunts, Uncles and cousins mourn the loss of Tony as though one of their own.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 10th at 10:00 AM at Saint Matthews Parish in Windham, NH. The family is having a service of condolence from 9 to 10AM at St Matthews. Private burial services will be held at a later date in CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tony can be made to Feed the Children by mail; Feed The Children P.O Box 36 Oklahoma City, OK 73101 or call 1-800-627-4556.


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Claremore Daily Progress
May 2, 2013
Legislators, governor reach deal on budget
Sean Murphy
Associated Press
Leaders in the Republican-controlled Legislature reached an agreement Thursday with Gov. Mary Fallin on how to divide about $7 billion in available revenue among various state agencies.
Fallin declined to release specific details of the agreement, but confirmed that a deal had been reached.
A formal announcement with GOP leaders was scheduled Thursday afternoon.
The governor said the agreement reflected the priorities she stressed in her executive budget, which included major boosts in funding for public education and the state's Medicaid and child welfare programs.
"We have reached an agreement on our priorities for the state and the funding sources for those," Fallin said.
"It's a budget that is fair and doable and puts money toward important priorities like health, education and mental health services."
House and Senate Republican both held caucus meetings Thursday morning to discuss the proposal, and House Speaker T.W. Shannon said the deal was well received by the rank-and-file members, although he declined to discuss the agreement further.
"I don't want to speak out of turn," Shannon, R-Lawton, told reporters. "We'll have some details to share (Thursday afternoon)."
The $7 billion that was certified for legislators to dole out is about $217 million more than they spent on last year's budget.
Senate Democratic Leader Sean Burrage said "Once again, we are asking our hard working school teachers and administrators to do more with less. While the Republicans who put this deal together will tout the 'increased funding' to education in this budget over last year, education is still getting $200 million less than they did in 2008. In the meantime, we have asked our schools to implement rigorous reforms aimed at improving the educational outcomes of Oklahoma's children. But how can we expect our teachers, staff and administrators to be successful in these efforts when we refuse to give them the funds needed to accomplish what we are asking of them?"
"In addition, we're already seeing the impact of recent 'reforms' reflected in this budget," Burrage said. "Just last week, we passed a workers' compensation bill that was supposed to save us money and increase efficiencies in our workers' compensation system. But, this 'reform' is already costing us an additional $1.5 million for the Workers' Compensation Commission in this budget – an increase of more than 35 percent over FY 2013. At this rate we're going to go broke saving money."
"Finally, we just passed a tax cut that will save the average hard-working Oklahoman less than 25 cents a day," Burrage said. "But, when you add all those quarters up, it means $233 million that could be used to restore the funding cuts to our local schools, reduce class sizes, ensure our rural schools don't get shuttered and consolidated, or give our teachers, state employees or our Highway Patrol a well-deserved raise."
Legislators also have access to additional money in various state accounts that can be used to shore up the budget.
House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Scott Martin, a key budget negotiator for the House, said earlier this week he was optimistic this year's budget would include an extra $75 million to $100 million in additional funding for public education.
Fallin said a key to reaching a deal was an agreement last week on a plan to cut taxes, overhaul the workers' compensation system and develop an eight-year, pay-as-you-go approach to selling state assets to pay for capital maintenance.
The tax cut, which was given final legislative approval in the House on Wednesday, calls for a reduction in the top rate from 5.25 percent to 5 percent — effective Jan. 1, 2015 — with a second cut to 4.85 percent in 2016 if state revenues continue to rise.
Because the implementation of the tax cut was delayed, however, the estimated $237 million total impact on the state budget won't be realized for several years.


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We're starting to get those crisp Fall days here in the Seattle area, and that means the rainy season will soon begin. But before that happens, we have clear skies. And clear skies make me think about what's over the horizon and around the next bend. For example, the R&D team is busy putting the finishing touches on Dungeons & Dragons products for the first half of 2011, and we're playtesting a number of new board games for 2012. I saw a couple of new designs today, for example, that made me very happy and which open up new play experiences for the D&D brand. It's way too early to talk about these products, but there are other things coming up in the near term that I can fill you in on.
First, let's cover some other topics before I let you in on a number of secret D&D goings-on known only to the Director of R&D and a small, select group of other people here at Wizards.
Look for the Dungeon Master's Kit this month, a D&D Essentials boxed set created especially for new Dungeon Masters or experienced DMs looking to add new components and adventures into their game. The boxed set features a Dungeon Master Book that contains directed information on how to best run a D&D game, two ready-to-play adventures, two double-sided poster maps, three sheets of hero and monster tokens, and a DM screen.
This month also sees the release of the next Dungeon Tiles Master Set. The City boxed set features 10 Dungeon Tiles sheets that let you create encounter areas with either an urban street theme or a sewer theme for when your adventures inevitably move below ground. The box itself features a grid so that you can create multilevel encounters—the street and the rooftops above, for example.
For those of you looking for something completely different, check out the D&D Gamma World Roleplaying Game. This box contains everything you need to create wasteland warriors searching for Omega Tech in the ruins of a radiated world. It's a wacky game of post-apocalyptic peril using the basics of the D&D game rules, so you already know how to play. It includes a deck of Alpha Mutations and Omega Tech that constantly change the game experience. If you like this dynamic element of play, look for booster packs of new cards that you can add to your game.
Finally, watch for the new R.A. Salvatore D&D novel this month. Gauntlgrym, Book I in the Neverwinter Trilogy, features the signature drow ranger Drizzt Do'Urden and ties into the upcoming Dungeons & DragonsNeverwinter cooperative computer roleplaying game. Bob is going on tour to promote the novel release and meet with fans. You can check our website to see whether the tour includes a stop near you.
The new season of D&D Encounters is in full swing, but it's not too late to get in on the action! Every Wednesday night at your local game store, you can help defend the Nentir Vale and protect the Keep from monstrous threats and ravaging hordes. Use our Locator tool to find a participating D&D Encounters location near you.
Want to catch the latest D&D-related videos? Then be sure to subscribe to the D&D Channel at Youtube.
The next D&D Game Day is approaching fast. This time it's dedicated to all things postapocalyptic and mutanty. Bring your friends and get ready for a fast and furious romp through a radiated Earth. Become a mutant hero and square off against killer robots, weird aliens, outrageous tech, and irradiated animals. Check the store locator to find a participating retailer near you. It's the best way to see what all the excitement related to D&D Gamma World is all about.
Heroes always have an edge. Sometimes that edge comes from deep within, and sometimes it shows up in the form of luck, divine intervention, or the whim of some other supernatural and unfathomable force. Early next year, Dungeons & DragonsFortune Cards: Aspects of Fate debuts to add this optional element to any D&D campaign. Sold in booster packs, D&D Fortune Cards provide minor boosts that help propel the story of every encounter in different and exciting ways. This new element makes a perfect addition to any home campaign, and will also feature prominently in D&D Encounters and other D&D Organized Play programs. I'll talk more about D&D Fortune Cards next month and show off a few of the cards as well.
Next month, the second player-focused D&D Essentials product hits the shelves. Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms features new builds for the Druid, Paladin, Ranger, and Warlock. It also includes the dragonborn, drow, half-elf, half-orc, human, and tiefling races. Here's a preview of one of the two Ranger builds in the book, a Martial controller called the Hunter. This is only a preview. Check out the actual product for the complete class entry.
Martial and Primal Controller: Rangers such as the hunter use their training and skill with ranged weapons as well as a reverence for the natural world to make them champions of the wilderness.
Martial and Primal Striker: Rangers such as the scout mix a singular two-weapon combat style with a mastery of primal magic to overwhelm their foes.
Why This Is the Class for You: You want to play an adventurer who combines wilderness prowess with primal magic.
Some heroes are more at home among the trees or in open fields than they are when walking the streets of a city. In ages past, rangers kept the peace along the farthest frontiers of civilization, wandering the land to root out monsters and keep the roads clear of threats. Today, the empires of old are long gone, their roads fallen into ruin. Yet even as the encroaching darkness grows ever bolder, rangers continue the valiant fight to keep the borderlands safe and secure. So well do they perform this task that many of those on the frontier never realize the debt they owe to those who protect them.
Many common folk are suspicious of rangers, knowing their kind only as loners who have no ties to kin or community. Indeed, some rangers eventually become little more than hermits watching over specific areas of the wild. However, as the darkness encroaches upon civilization, many rangers take on a protective role that prompts them to wander throughout all settled lands. A ranger's abilities reflect the divide between civilization and wilderness. Although rangers learn to master weapons, most commonly bows and those used in two-weapon fighting, they augment this martial training with their knowledge of primal magic. A ranger in the wild counts on his or her woodcraft and mastery of magic to survive.
The types of ranger you can create with this book are the hunter and the scout.
Key Abilities: Dexterity, Wisdom
Hunters are the masters of ranged weapons, and they draw on cunning battle tactics to deter their enemies. Reverent allies of the natural world, hunters train in the deep forests and wilderness, tracking down and slaying monsters intent on attacking villages and towns. At the same time, they seek to find harmony with the beneficial creatures of nature, and they learn to dabble in primal power—the magic of nature itself.
A hunter is a controller first and foremost, manipulating the battlefield using high-precision ranged attacks. Against single targets, however, a hunter's attacks pack a punch that make it lean toward striker as a secondary role.
In the heroic tier, you master both the mysteries of primal magic and the intricacies of the bow. With your aspects, you learn to combine the two into a deadly fighting style.
All hunters are archers, and your choice of ranged weapon defines an archery style that you will hone and perfect over the course of your adventuring career. Many hunters—from the elves and eladrin of the wild forests to the humans and half-orcs of the plains and tundra—choose the longbow as their signature weapon. Most halflings prefer the shortbow due to its ease of use by smaller combatants, but either weapon excels at mowing down groups of marauding goblins, orcs, and other foul creatures.
The crossbow is often a more useful weapon in the cramped quarters of the Underdark. The dwarf hunters who took up their profession in the ancient caverns of their race's fallen strongholds favor the crossbow, as do hunters who spend their time in the gloom-tainted forest ruins spread across the borderlands. You gain one of the following features depending on your choice of ranged weapon.
Bow Hunter
You have spent so many hours training with the bow that you have learned, on your own, to use the weapon as capably as someone who received special training. Benefit: You gain the Bow Expertise feat.
Crossbow Hunter
As an expert with the crossbow, you can reload bolts in the blink of an eye. You have also mastered the intricacies of this weapon, attaining a high level of skill through focused training and practice. Benefit: You gain the Crossbow Expertise feat. Also, if a crossbow you wield has the load minor property, you can instead reload it as a free action.
Level 1: Expert Archer
In the hands of a hunter, a ranged weapon becomes the most fearsome tool on the battlefield. Each arrow or bolt you fire is part of a deadly assault that no foe can stand against for long. You learn a number of tricks and techniques with ranged weapons. Benefit: You gain the following three powers.
Aimed Shot
Your focus and training allow you to draw a bead on your target despite cover, fog, and other impediments. Your mind clears, your foe comes into focus, and you unleash a shot.
Clever Shot
Your skill with ranged attacks comes across in a variety of ways. Aimed shot reflects your focus and accuracy, while rapid shot is the byproduct of your speed and skill in handling your weapon. Clever shot draws on your guile and insight. You aim your shot to strike your foe at just the right angle, hindering its movement or knocking it backward as you see fit.
Rapid Shot
By sacrificing some amount of accuracy, you unleash a series of attacks against your enemies that encourage them to spread out. When your enemies linger close to each other, your speed and confidence with your weapon allow you to lay waste their formations.
You have spent uncounted days in the wild, seeking forgotten paths, hunting bandits and monsters that threaten the scattered points of civilization along the frontier, and ferreting out nascent threats before they grow to menace the land. Your hours of isolated wandering build on the lore of the master hunters who taught you what you know, granting you insight into the mysterious workings of primal magic. By channeling this power, you take on the grace and strength of great beasts of the wild as you hunt your foes.
Each aspect grants a particular benefit to your attacks, whether by helping you better control the battlefield through forcing your enemies to move, limiting a creature's combat options, or dealing damage to additional foes.
Aspect of the Cunning Fox A ranger trains to fight, but sometimes the best tactic is one that allows you to escape from a battle. Like a fox, you use speed and cunning to outwit your foes. They might attempt to hinder your movement, but you easily dodge their attacks. When you strike, you remain one step ahead of your foes, dancing in and out of the battle.
Aspect of the Dancing Serpent A serpent strikes like lightning and retreats like a ghost. It lands deadly attacks but never lingers near its enemy. You mimic these tactics with this aspect, pouncing upon an isolated enemy and not letting it bog you down in close quarters.
All rangers learn to survive in the wilderness, whether that realm is a frozen tundra, a verdant forest, or a mushroom-choked cavern deep beneath the earth. You have acquired a couple of tricks and abilities that give you and your allies a key edge. Benefit: You gain two of the following abilities of your choice.
Ambush Expertise You have wandered through dangerous realms, such as kingdoms ruled by hobgoblin tyrants and mountain ranges jealously guarded by brooding giants. You know not only how to hide yourself, but also how to hide others. Benefit: Whenever you make a Stealth check, each ally within 10 squares of you gains a +2 bonus to his or her next Stealth check before the end of your next turn.
Next time, more news, more R&D secrets, and more previews from the Director's desk. Until then, play a game or two of Dungeons & DragonsCastle Ravenloft board game as the month draws to a close and the things that go bump in the night make themselves heard. You'll have a great time.
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In Case You Don't Know Him
Bill Slavicsek's gaming life was forever changed when he discovered Dungeons & Dragons in 1976. He became a gaming professional in 1986 when he was hired by West End Games as an editor. He quickly added developer, designer, and creative manager to his resume, and his work helped shape the Paranoia, Ghostbusters, Star Wars, and Torg roleplaying games. He even found some time during that period to do freelance work for D&D 1st Edition. In 1993, Bill joined the staff of TSR, Inc. as a designer/editor. He worked on a bunch of 2nd Edition material, including products for Core D&D, Dark Sun, Ravenloft, and Planescape. In 1997, he was part of the TSR crowd that moved to Seattle to join Wizards of the Coast, and in that year he was promoted to R&D Director for D&D. In that position, Bill oversaw the creation of both the 3rd Edition and 4th Edition of the D&D Roleplaying Game. He was one of the driving forces behind the D&D Insider project, and he continues to oversee and lead the creative strategy and effort for Dungeons & Dragons.
Bill's enormous list of credits includes Alternity, d20 Star Wars, The Mark of Nerath Dungeons & Dragon novel, Eberron Campaign Setting, the D&D For Dummies books, and his monthly Ampersand (&) column for Dragon Magazine.