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Teru wrote:Well I really don't know too much about it because I don't have Elgandi. His flavor text might explain something or clear a few things up.
Seems like the whole messenger of a false god thing might be the secret of the true god church that a lot of cards' flavor texts are talking about.
Wow, now Elgandi might be connected with TGC too?! Maybe in the end, Verlaat became the Silver Emperor is part of Elgandi's grand plan
azurewrath wrote:O.o at first card. If played after the 4th SS, he can effectively lock a game. Just need a superior field to the rival and you win. Now it is just a matter of having lvl 4 Refess, Lawtia, and Bringer out at the same time.....
Hmm, I can't say he can effectively lock a game. Note that his second Start Skill allowed four random cards of Each Iczer's Card File to escape his lock. His close skill also allowed another five random cards from only Rival Iczer's Card File to escape the lock. I'd say he's a gimmick at best
CainHyde wrote:Woot?!
First appearance in set 10?
Oh my god!!!
After set 10 released, Refess and Lawtia multi sphere might be the strongest/most annoying sphere.
Btw by description, I mean the story text/flavor text about the card.
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The Congress declares that the objectives of this chapter are to enable the Government of the United States to promote a better understanding of the United States in other countries, and to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Among the means to be used in achieving these objectives are—
(1) an information service to disseminate abroad information about the United States, its people, and policies promulgated by the Congress, the President, the Secretary of State and other responsible officials of Government having to do with matters affecting foreign affairs;
(2) Repealed. Pub. L. 87–256, § 111(a)(2),Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 538.
Source(Jan. 27, 1948, ch. 36, title I, § 2,62 Stat. 6; Pub. L. 87–256, § 111(a)(2),Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 538.)
1961—Pub. L. 87–256repealed par. (2) which authorized an educational exchange service to cooperate with other nations in the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills, in the rendering of technical and other services, and in the interchange of developments in the field of education, the arts, and sciences. See section 2451 et seq. of this title.
Termination of Chapter
Act Jan. 27, 1948, ch. 36, title X, § 1006,62 Stat. 14, provided that: "The authority granted under this Act [this chapter] shall terminate whenever such termination is directed by concurrent resolution of the two Houses of the Congress."
Short Title of 1983 Amendment
For short title of Pub. L. 98–111, which enacted subchapter V–A of this chapter, as the "Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act", see section 1 ofPub. L. 98–111, set out as a Short Title note under section 1465 of this title.
Short Title of 1973 Amendment
Pub. L. 93–168, § 1,Nov. 29, 1973, 87 Stat. 688, provided: "That this Act [amending former section 1476 of this title] may be cited as the 'United States Information Agency Appropriations Authorization Act of 1973'."
Short Title
Act Jan. 27, 1948, ch. 36, title I, § 1,62 Stat. 6, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948'."
Act Jan. 27, 1948, ch. 36, title X, § 1010,62 Stat. 14, provided that: "If any provision of this Act [enacting this chapter] or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the Act [this chapter] and the applicability of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby."
Transfer of Functions
All functions vested in the President, the Secretary of State, the Department of State, the United States Information Agency, or the Director thereof, under this chapter, were transferred to the Director of the International Communication Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1977, § 7(a)(1),42 F.R. 62461, 91 Stat. 1637, set out under section 1461 of this title, effective on or before July 1, 1978, at such time as specified by the President, except to the extent that such functions were vested in the President under sections 1452, 1456, and 1467 of this title. The International Communication Agency, and the Director thereof, were redesignated the United States Information Agency, and the Director thereof, by section 303 ofPub. L. 97–241, title III, Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 291, set out as a note under section 1461 of this title. United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this title.
Promotion of Free Media and Other American Values
Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7108,Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3790, provided that:
"(a) Promotion of United States Values Through Broadcast Media.—
"(1) Findings.—Consistent with the report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Congress makes the following findings:
"(A) Although the United States has demonstrated and promoted its values in defending Muslims against tyrants and criminals in Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, this message is neither convincingly presented nor widely understood.
"(B) If the United States does not act to vigorously define its message in countries with predominantly Muslim populations, the image of the United States will be defined by Islamic extremists who seek to demonize the United States.
"(C) Recognizing that many Muslim audiences rely on satellite television and radio, the United States Government has launched promising initiatives in television and radio broadcasting to the Islamic world, including Iran and Afghanistan.
"(2) Sense of congress.—It is the sense of Congress that—
"(A) the United States must do more to defend and promote its values and ideals to the broadest possible audience in countries with predominantly Muslim populations;
"(B) United States efforts to defend and promote these values and ideals are beginning to ensure that accurate expressions of these values reach large Muslim audiences and should be robustly supported;
"(C) the United States Government could and should do more to engage Muslim audiences in the struggle of ideas; and
"(D) the United States Government should more intensively employ existing broadcast media in the Islamic world as part of this engagement.
"(b) Enhancing Free and Independent Media.—
"(1) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings:
"(A) Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are fundamental human rights.
"(B) The United States has a national interest in promoting these freedoms by supporting free media abroad, which is essential to the development of free and democratic societies consistent with our own.
"(C) Free media is undermined, endangered, or nonexistent in many repressive and transitional societies around the world, including in Eurasia, Africa, and the Middle East.
"(D) Individuals lacking access to a plurality of free media are vulnerable to misinformation and propaganda and are potentially more likely to adopt anti-United States views.
"(E) Foreign governments have a responsibility to actively and publicly discourage and rebut unprofessional and unethical media while respecting journalistic integrity and editorial independence.
"(2) Statement of policy.—It shall be the policy of the United States, acting through the Secretary of State, to—
"(A) ensure that the promotion of freedom of the press and freedom of media worldwide is a priority of United States foreign policy and an integral component of United States public diplomacy;
"(B) respect the journalistic integrity and editorial independence of free media worldwide; and
"(C) ensure that widely accepted standards for professional and ethical journalistic and editorial practices are employed when assessing international media.
"(c) Establishment of Media Network.—
"(1) Grants for establishment of network.—The Secretary of State shall, utilizing amounts authorized to be appropriated by subsection (e)(2) [(d)(2)], make grants to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) under the National Endowment for Democracy Act (22 U.S.C. 4411 et seq.) for utilization by the Endowment to provide funding to a private sector group to establish and manage a free and independent media network as specified in paragraph (2).
"(2) Media network.—The media network established using funds under paragraph (1) shall provide an effective forum to convene a broad range of individuals, organizations, and governmental participants involved in journalistic activities and the development of free and independent media in order to—
"(A) fund a clearinghouse to collect and share information concerning international media development and training;
"(B) improve research in the field of media assistance and program evaluation to better inform decisions regarding funding and program design for government and private donors;
"(C) explore the most appropriate use of existing means to more effectively encourage the involvement of the private sector in the field of media assistance; and
"(D) identify effective methods for the development of a free and independent media in societies in transition.
"(d) Authorizations of Appropriations.—
"(1) In general.—There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006, unless otherwise authorized by Congress, such sums as may be necessary to carry out United States Government broadcasting activities consistent with this section under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.), the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), and the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.), and to carry out other activities under this section consistent with the purposes of such Acts, unless otherwise authorized by Congress.
"(2) Grants for media network.—In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006, unless otherwise authorized by Congress, such sums as may be necessary for grants under subsection (c)(1) for the establishment of the media network described in subsection (c)(2)."
Continuation of Certain Executive Orders, Agreements, Determinations, Regulations, Contracts, Appointments, and Other Actions
Continuation in full force and effect, and applicability to the appropriate provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, set out as section 2451 et seq. of this title, until modified or superseded by appropriate authority, of all Executive orders, agreements, determinations, regulations, contracts, appointments, and other actions issued, concluded, or taken under authority of this section, see section 111(b) ofPub. L. 87–256, set out as a note under section 2451 of this title.
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North Carolina regulators are starting a series of hearings into a request by Duke Energy Carolinas to raise electricity bills by almost 10 percent more.
The North Carolina Utility Commission has scheduled hearings across the state beginning on Tuesday in Wilmington. The regulatory panel meets again Wednesday evening in Rockingham. The hearings continue through mid-March as regulators get information from the electricity company's nearly 2 million North Carolina customers.
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase electric rates by an average of 9.7 percent, an amount estimated to raise another $450 million. The company says it needs the rate increase needed to recoup money it has already invested in new cleaner, more efficient power plants.
Duke Energy won a 7.2 percent increase last year, down from its 17 percent request.
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Wow. That was very hard to choose. Excellent entries, everyone!
Arixia - by Sapiento
The Carolinas, USA - by RjBeals
The Caves of Nowhere - by Depassage
Dungeon Within a Dungeon - by Bogie
Esarah - by Havercakes24
Gaelynta - by Gidde
His Majesty's City of Rivermeet - by Flocko
Isle of Annwn - by Seraphine_Harmonium
The Lands of Gorgorin - by Beoner
Lands of Ixoa - by Cereth
Lost Dwarven Civilization - by Jaxilon
A Map of Penance City - by Sinnyo
Metal Camp 2012 - by Lukc
Political Geography - by Niall Mackay
Porto Baluarte - by Kearnaun
Untitled Fantasy Continent - by DLC
This month's challenge was to draw a map entirely by hand on a physical medium, and then scan/photograph it with no "touching up" on the computer afterward. We have a ton of fantastic entries!
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Please vote for your favorite THREE (3) entries, and don't forget to rep those you vote for (or wish you had more votes to vote for)!
Voting will end in 4 days; good luck everyone!
Wow. That was very hard to choose. Excellent entries, everyone!
Boy this was a tough one! Great job everyone, with so many quality entries, it will be interesting to see who takes home the prize.
Very good entries, and tough choices. Good work everyone!
ONLY 3 choices???!!!???
Damn! well at least I can give everyone some Rep (will have to wait til I get home though) Still not sure who to vote for....I was looking through the threads and saying "yup. This one, This one too. Wow this one deserves a vote too.And this one....ect" and now we are told only three
Very good job all. And we had a lot of newcomers joining in on this one too
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Please take my critiques as someone who Wishes he had the Talent
Arf, I forget to rep people... not so used to that, sorry...
I agree, three is not enough, it was a hard choice but I could decide, even if I wanted to vote for some more.
Already reped the guys, now I can only wish good luck to the rest
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Hiya Lorne! Thanks for the link! I voted for Corel ('natch)...
Hi all,
I thought it might be informative for the CG community to have a poll tracking the types of mapping programs folks here use, for the purpose of getting a pulse on what's most popular with members and to gain some insight about those programs we might not be using.
Understanding that many of us probably use different programs for different purposes, let's just include our most frequently used program in the poll responses; uses for other applications could be described in replies in this thread.
For my part, my primary map utility is Campaign Cartographer; I often use Photoshop CS for 'after-effects,' and I've just begun working with Dundjinni.
Thanks for reading,
Hiya Lorne! Thanks for the link! I voted for Corel ('natch)...
Great to see you here, CW.
I knew there would be at least one entry for Corel.
BWAA *choke*.....urk...
I voted for CC3 since i've been working with the CC series for so long, but i keep getting that nagging feeling i could do much more with a combination of photoshop and illustrator. I've tried a number of times over there years to learn the adobe duo but never had enough time to get it. Hence i always fall back with CC.
NOw, with CC3 and all it s marvelous new features, the demarcation has lessen a bit but i will always be a frustrated adobe wanna be
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So far I've actually done most of my mapping in Flash. I have CC2, but to be honest I've never worked with a more non-intuitive Windows app. That's not to say it's not the best in it's field when it comes to results. It is. But for me, I use all the tools in my box, and Flash has a much simpler and more intuitive toolbox. I made an entire set of tree symbols in just a couple hours...
I like CC2, (CC3 in the not too distant future), but I have just found the learning curve to be more intensive than I have the time for at present.
LOL Ok, now all the CC loyalists can beat me up
Nobody's going to beat you up. It's been my experience that most of the criticism directed at all CC products involves the less-than-user-friendly interface, and I think those criticisms are largely accurate. In some ways, I've found it easier to figure out Photoshop!
But I also agree with you about CC products having the best results. Some of the most vocal CC critics are fans of java-based drawing programs (like Dundjinni), who have described CC maps as 'cartoony' or 'primitive' while pointing out problems with the interface. I concur that earlier versions of CC lacked the ability to handle transparent .PNG files, but the new version seems to address that issue well.
I'd be interested in seeing some samples of your maps drawn in Flash - I don't know the first thing about the program, and I'd like to see its capabilities.
I second that...lets see some flash maps!
Plus, with flash you can animate them easily right?
All Hail FlappyMap! Long Live MapFeed!
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I tried the demo for Dunjnni. It seemed interesting, but it bogged my computer down to the point of practical uselessness. I have a fairly late model comp too.... Anybody else have problems with it that way?Originally Posted by Lorne
As for the cartooniness of CC, I guess that's what sort of drew me to it. Call me crazy, but I kinda like it. Flash too is 100% vector too, so I guess that's what makes it lend itself well to comparison. 'Course the price is no comparison LOL!
But really, the biggest problem with CC IMHO is the interface. Commmand prompt driven proggies are so.... 80's DOS. My wife's uncle is an engineer, in fact has his own company. He continues to complain bitterly that CAD programs need to get moe with the times...
Actually my Flash map project is an interactive map/menu for my website, but it's only partly finished. It's actually a fusion of bitmap backgrounds generated in CC2 and the dynamic portions done in flash. Heres a couple jpgs of my work:Originally Posted by Arcana
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But hundreds of others have written complaints on Internet consumer sites saying that they wished they had not become members and that they have been victimized by fast-talking salesmen, false promises and nonexistent customer service.
Many of those who complain say that by careful comparison-shopping a consumer can get a deal as good as DirectBuy can deliver without paying membership fees as high as $7,000, which is the cost in California.
Interestingly enough, relatively few members have complained to the Better Business Bureau, attorneys general or state consumer protection agencies. And in most cases DirectBuy, to its credit, settled the complaints to the members' satisfaction.
Its sales pitches in newspapers (including The Courant), on television and on the Internet (including those annoying pop-up ads) focus on the tens of thousands of dollars some people say they have saved through DirectBuy.
Unfortunately there is a lot the company doesn't tell, or chooses to minimize to, its prospective customers:
*Many prominent national brands do not permit DirectBuy to sell their merchandise.
*It may take weeks or months for your order to arrive because few items are kept in inventory.
*Your order is delivered to the DirectBuy facilities in Norwalk, Rocky Hill and West Springfield, and it's up to you to bring it home.
*If you don't like the product, tough. You are stuck with it. DirectBuy - unlike retail stores - has a no-return policy and provides no warranties.
*Sales books are not always up to date, and not every item is always available.
More disturbing to me is that DirectBuy attempts to hide the fact that not all savings it sees from manufacturers are passed on directly to members.
By reviewing the 260-plus page agreement with its franchise owners, I learned that DirectBuy reserves "the right to keep rebates, discounts and other payments from manufacturers and suppliers."
It also keeps early-pay discounts, and all DirectBuy purchases are paid by the member at the time of ordering.
The agreement also reveals that DirectBuy owns the finance company (Beta Finance) that provides the 17.5 percent loans to pay for the bulk of the membership fees. It also owns the shipping company UCC Distribution Inc., which transports some of the merchandise from the manufacturer to the franchise centers.
The company makes no bones about keeping its operations largely secret, even from members, claiming that is the only way it can convince manufacturers to provide it with products at the same price offered to retailers.
The only way a non-member can visit a DirectBuy outlet is to apply for a one-day pass. If you are married, they want your spouse to also be there for the 90-minute presentation when the veil is somewhat lifted during the tour.
You must buy your membership during the presentation or you can never return - again to prevent you from gaining further access to its "secret" manufacturers' price lists.
In the presentation you learn that about 700 manufacturers provide DirectBuy with their products and the savings vary depending on retail markups. For instance, the savings on furniture are the greatest because retailers normally mark them up 100 percent or more. The savings on electronic goods are less because stiff competition keeps prices low.
After seeing countless DirectBuy advertisements, I decided to check it out. I called and was issued a one-day pass. DirectBuy was not told I was going to write a column about their business.
From the moment you enter a DirectBuy showroom, every aspect of the presentation is scripted.
I took the tour at the West Springfield showroom, where I was joined by a half-dozen other potential customers. Chris, our tour guy (salesman), tried to warm us up in the visiting lounge with happy talk and then took us to a couple of rooms where he showed us examples of what we would pay if we joined. Snakeskin shoes for only $40. Knife sets, which sell on television for up to $80, for less than $20. Bedroom furniture for at least 50 percent off.
There were also two DVD presentations telling us about the wonders of buying direct.
Chris also told us we did not have to ask questions because the presentations were designed to answer all our concerns. If we still had questions we could then ask them individually - as opposed to in a group where others could hear them - after the tour was completed.
Not being able to follow directions too well, I raised my hand at the halfway point to ask a question about whether there were any downsides to joining the club. Chris quickly answered "none" and told me bluntly not to ask any more questions because this was his tour not mine.
At the end of the tour we were given a chance to look at the super-secret DirectBuy manufacturer library of hundreds of books containing pricing sheets that showed what an item costs if you are a member and what you would pay retail.
We were warned that this was our only chance to purchase a membership. If we did not sign the contract during the visit we would be forever prevented from joining and we could never visit a showroom again. They were sorry about the policy but insisted it was a requirement by manufacturers.
We were then directed to sit individually at different tables where salesmen would answer our questions. My further attempts to raise group awareness by asking questions the rest of my tour group could benefit from were quickly stopped when I was directed to take a seat at my table.
There, Jeff Aliperti, who I found out later is an owner of the franchise, offered to show me any of the price books from 700 manufacturers. He was much more low-key than Chris and gave a more nuanced sales pitch.
He conceded that DirectBuy is not for everyone, but he insisted that if you were furnishing a home, remodeling or building an addition, you would be a fool not to join.
Three Connecticut consumers whom I later interviewed symbolize the diversity of opinion about DirectBuy.
BettyAnn O'Shaughnessy of Fairfield says she is one of those who have benefited greatly from having joined DirectBuy's Norwalk club 11 years ago.
She said she has saved thousands of dollars beyond her membership fees and was so happy with DirectBuy that she recently renewed her membership in Norwalk.
Jerry and Linda Bogosian of Plymouth had a different experience after joining the Rocky Hill club last year.
The couple asked to be let out of their $4,300 contract after they discovered that DirectBuy's prices for what they wanted were not any cheaper than what they could obtain elsewhere. Also they found that items that DirectBuy said it could order for them were discontinued.
DirectBuy refunded the couple their money after the couple filed a complaint with the state attorney general's office.
If you are considering joining DirectBuy, do your homework before going on the tour. Check the Internet for complaints against DirectBuy.
Make a list of a dozen major purchases you are considering making in the next year or two, and research local stores and the Internet to see what you would have to pay on your own.
Also, take that list to a Costco store, where prices are reasonable, nothing is hidden and return policies and warranties are generous. It will cost you $50 to enter the store and comparison-shop, but if you are not pleased you can get your $50 back without complaining to authorities.
After doing all of that, go ahead and take your list and prices to DirectBuy and see if it still makes sense to join.
It might be. I just wish the company was more candid with potential members. While 80 percent of its members may have renewed as the company claims, I wonder how many of the remaining 20 percent felt that they had been taken.


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I think you've found yourself a really cool 'style' here - looks great!
I'm quite happy with the style I used in my map of Port Magalie, and wanted to play with it a bit more.
Qwinyon Shai is a desolate region nestled in a secluded valley in the Bloodspires, in the northern region of the Witchlight Strand. The city is in ruins and is nearly uninhabitable to all but the growing tribe of orcs currently residing in the crumbling buildings.
Control of Qwinyon Shai is a key element in the Savage War, a centuries long struggle between the orcs of the Bloodspires and the hordes of goblinoid in the southern Blackblade Forest. Control of the city has shifted between the two factions numerous times throughout the decades, but the orcs have it now firmly in their grasp and show no sign of loosening their grip.
As the orcs seek to further secure their control of Qwinyon Shai, pushing the goblins back into the Blackblades and out of the Bloodspires, it is only a matter of time before the epic Savage War comes to an end and both sides turn their attention elsewhere.
I think you've found yourself a really cool 'style' here - looks great!
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Thanks! Here's an update
I lowered the opacity on the roads to fade them out almost completely. They'd be wicked overgrown right now.
I played with the docks and added some erosion and a little detail to the wood. I think it turned out pretty good.
I also changed the color of the water; the other was just too much.
I think that's all I did this time. Oh yeah, I also fiddled with the buildings to make them a little less blobby and a little more buildingy. Still have some work there I think, though I don't want them perfect.
I have one or two ideas for you, totally free of course.
-Make two or three layers for the buildings, so they overlap in some places. That way each building gets its own bevel and doesn't clump up that much. Try experimenting with some different layers on the wall rubble too to make the stones separate more.
-Since it's been in a siege, why not adding some burned patches to the buildings and the terrain.
-I think some foliage, trees and brushes and some high res grass textures would make it pop.
-The drop shadow on the houses are too far away, they seem to be floating a bit.
Nice work. Cheers
I really like the look of that rubble wall!
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Rather than drop shadows, why don't you try that motion blur shadow technique that Ascension has been using: http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...4&postcount=18
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There's also the extrude method for 3d shadows. Find an extrude filter somewhere (there's a lot, about 1 in every commercial filter pack and alot of free ones) and copy layer->extrude->blur->multiply layer->opacity 75%.
Thanks for the comments!
Here's another update. I played with the shadows a bit, and added some dimension to the walls.
Coming along nicely. Very good!
The walls look alot better... I think the stones look a bit too smooth, try adding some noise to the color.
If you got a wood or stone floor texture hidden away somewhere, it should look nice on the top of the towers..
Looks like you went with the motion blur shadow variant.. looks good, but if i can nit pick a bit you could move the shadow 1-2px up and to the left. I think you got a couple of pixels outside the center of the blur.


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only that they are crazy strong ...
the mid classes i would advise a beginner to play in descending order:
bonedancer (pocket healer and insta life drain. nuff said )
valkyrie (placing the valk here because she has heals)
thane (you can use DD-nukes and AoE spells to weaken the enemies)
savage (good dmg and survivability nice positionals and skillchains)
berserker ( hamster mode)
shadowblade (because of the extremely weak beginning till you get your most needed skills. high lvl is pretty fun though because of 2h PA )


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Wow, you all had a lot of great questions for Sathy! It was hard to pick just 10, so I picked those that hadn't come up before on this blog and that I know Sathy could offer special insight on.
1. Having lived in India and the U.S. and having seen poverty and abundance firsthand, how do you and your wife help your son to have a healthy outlook on the vast differences between the two? (Lindy)
I've never experienced poverty firsthand. My real experience is seeing poverty through Compassion.
Just like my parents did, my wife and I try our best to remind him as often as possible that there are people/kids around the world who lack basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter, which we often take for granted. There were times when he would say that he wants to help those kids.
I guess we just sow the seeds …
2. How many letters and case studies does Compassion process? (Juli Jarvis)
A lot! An average of 54,465 case studies per month, and an average of 282,490 letters per month!
3. What is the process for a child's case study to be updated? Will we begin receiving yearly case studies soon? If they remain at every two years, will they at least become more detailed and personal? (Alyson and Juli Jarvis)
A case study update for a child is due when the last case study form is between 18 to 24 months old.
The church partners send in the case study form and photographs to the field office, and the field office staff processes them and submits the forms and photographs electronically to our Global Ministry Center in Colorado Springs.
I don't think we're ready yet to do yearly updates, but we've started discussions on ways to redesign the case study form from an outcome perspective. We don't have a definite date for that yet.
4. How does the India office handle letter writing? Does each individual project have its own process?
If a sponsor writes to their child very often, say two to three times a month, do these letters get delivered individually or does the child get a couple at the same time?
Does India have a child respond to every letter from the sponsors, or is it heading that way? (Alyson and Sara Benson)
Most of the child development centers in India have a similar process. All sponsored children write letters to their sponsors once every four months, and in addition to that the children write letters in response to sponsor letters and gifts.
India and a few other field countries have their children respond to every letter from the sponsors, but until now they did not have the tools to track the responses.
We are in the process of installing software in each field office to help them track their child and sponsor correspondence efficiently.
5. What are some of the most interesting or meaningful things you've seen (or heard of) being sent by sponsors with their letters? (Renee)
Finger puppets! At least for me it was interesting, because I didn't know finger puppets existed. The ones that I saw were Noah's Ark puppets.
Make sure whatever you send fits into an envelope no larger than 8″ x 11″ and 1/8″ thick, and please check with our contact center (800-336-7676) if you have questions. 🙂
6. If I am sponsoring a Hindu child and make Christian references and add Bible verses in my letters, will I offend the child and their family? Will they think I am pushing my religion on them? (Kalaya)
No, not at all, as long as you don't condemn their religion in any way.
We partner with churches, and the parents are told by our church partners that their children will be receiving Christian education. Some church partners even have the parents sign a consent form.
7. Has Compassion as an organization ever come across much persecution for preaching the gospel in a mostly non-Christian society? Do parents often withhold their children from attending the center, even though they badly need the help, because they do not wish for their child to be exposed to Christianity? (Mel)
Compassion as an organization has not faced any persecution, but our church partners have been impacted by it.
Our church partners have a good reputation in the communities for the good work that they do for their children, so they're mostly protected by the local community.
8. I sponsor a child in India and have wondered about the school system. Do children attend grade school up to eighth grade and then on to four years of high school? (Mary)
Children start in pre-primary or kindergarten/nursery when they're 3 years of age for two years.
- The first year is LKG (Lower Kindergarten) and UKG (Upper Kindergarten).
- Primary: Children age 6 start in class 1 or first standard. (Grades are called "class" or "standard." Primary school goes till class 5.
- Middle: Classes/standards sixth to eighth.
- Secondary: Classes/standards ninth and 10th.
- Higher Secondary: 11th and 12th standard, also known as "10 plus 2" or simply "plus two."
9. I have a question about marriages in India today. Do the bride's parents have to provide a dowry, and if so, does this cause a great financial crisis for them? What is Compassion doing to combat the problem of child brides in India? (Mary and Heather)
Yes, dowry is highly prevalent among the Hindus, and it creates a lot of financial stress for the parents. That's why a girl child is considered a burden, because they have to pay the dowry to get their girls married off.
Dowry is illegal in India if it's reported that it was demanded or given as a precondition of marriage.
There are still child brides below the age of 18, which occur mostly in the rural areas of India. It's left up to the church partners to raise awareness about this issue.
10. If a sponsored child leaves the Compassion program, can they return to the program at a later date if their circumstances allow?
If a child who has left the program returns to the program in another area of their country at a later date, would the original sponsor be notified and given the chance to sponsor the child again? (Shelly)
Yes, whenever a child is reinstated into our program, the first thing Compassion does is to try and locate the sponsor who was linked to the child.


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We also made sure the TR1 had an awesome FSA Mega Exo triple crankset powering a Shimano Tiagra/Deore drivetrain. This ensures split-second, smooth, and precise shifting, and all kinds of versatility for long climbs, rolling terrain, or on-the-fly acceleration. TR1 also comes equipped with Kenda 700c x 32 tires--these extra few millimeters of width add to the comfort for long rides. We also threw in an alloy rear rack that is pannier ready--all you need is a map and a dream...this bike has everything else covered for comfortable, worry-free touring.
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Solid bike
By Scott
from San Diego, CA
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Comments about Nashbar TR1 Touring Bike:
I've been using this to carry in clothes/food for work in the beginning of the week, and then taking it home at the end of the week. The bike itself doesn't seem to weigh much more than an aluminum bike I had been using for 2 and 1/2 years. The shifting is pretty smooth.The gearing is low enough to get up moderate hills (5-7%) without much issue.The tires feel incredibly slow and soft which is good for comfort, but on roads you might want to switch it for something a little more aggressive.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
The right total for the job
By Stew
from Philly
I had been searching for the right commuting bike for a while. I didn't want to subject my road bike to the abuse, and my mountain bike was a bit slow and couldn't accommodate a rack and pannier. I considered cyclocross and touring bikes, test rode a few and realized how much I still dislike aluminum frames. Once I realized I needed a steel frame I considered the nashbar bikes, and also thought about building my own from a frame. I chose this one because the gearing range was better for my purposes than the cyclocross bike they are selling, and I couldn't match the value of the complete bike, even if I had to replace a few items. Assembly was quick and easy. Almost everything was already put together, i just inserted the handlebar stem and seat post, and put the front wheel on. That's it. The only adjustment it needed was to toe in the brake pads so they would stop squealing. Shifting was fine right out of the box. Took it out for a 30 mile test cruise today, and I'm really impressed overall. First of all the frame and the 32c tires together provide a very nice ride, over rough pavement, broken sidewalks, low curbs, not a problem, great shock absorption. When I wanted to hit it for a burst of speed again no problem. It really feels nice for a comfortable leisurely ride over various kinds of terrain. I can see how it makes a nice touring bike. Shifting, brakes, handling, even the seat that came with are all good. I got it on 20% off sale and I think a comparable bike at retail would be twice the price. It's a great value and I'm looking forward to enjoying my rides to work with it. As noted the handlebar stem is the cheap quill variety. Luckily for me it seems to be a good length, but changing it would not be difficult with the threadlesss adapter you can get. I'd also prefer a flat top aero style handlebar because it's more comfortable, but I can't fault the bike for having a round one at this price. I love the dark green color and the no decal/no name look, it's like a stealth bike that hopefully the bike thieves will pass by.
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
transam donkey
By amsterdamrider
from amsterdam NL
Rode this bike over 7000 km on the Transam and pacific road with 30 K luggage. 2 new chains, 3 new tires, 2 broken spokes that's all. A little extra gearing on the steep hills would be most welcome. Changed saddle and pedals and added front rack. Specialized bike shops on the road were impressed by the quality and durability and so was I..
(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Great, versatile bike for the bucks
By Jack
from Northern Virginia
I bought the bike to be a multi-role machine. As such I did not expect road bike light weight and performance, but am pleasantly surprised as to just how much this bike does for the investment. I use the TR1 to commute to meetings, 60-100 mile day rides and multi-day touring,, on both paved and unpaved surfaces. The 105 set up is perfect for my uses. I have one 44 mile round trip commute that I take regularly with 1800 ft of climbing (max 15%) in which I ride on rutted and cracked roads and streets as well as sandy gravel. The TR1 meets the bill in that it can take a load, give good speed performance, survive crashes (I have broken my own bones but not the bike) and you don't to worry about beating it up like you would a carbon road bike.I swap seats out when I do long distance touring, and use Shimano SPDL pedals/cleats instead of cages, but the basic bike out of the box is 85% of the way there, with a price that lets you do a lot of personalization.My only real complaint on the spec is that the Tektro brakes are inadequate for loaded touring or fast stops from speed. I cooked off a couple of sets of pads in the first thousand miles, so consider upgrading those right away if you are an aggressive rider, like me.
Great bike
By joe
from New York, NY
This bike is fantastic. I've had it a year now and put a few thousand miles on it during that time including some 100 mile+ fully loaded-weekend tours.The components are of surprisingly high quality -- especially the shimano 105 gears and shifters. The frame is solid and I haven received a lot of complements. I swapped out the saddle for a leather one and am going to swap out the pedals soon for something nicer. The fork is of low-grade high tensile steel, which is why I gave it four out of five stars, but otherwise, this is the best money can buy and I highly recommend it.
(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
Great out of the box experience
By AlaBike
from Birmingham, AL
Well, it took 3 delivery tries before I got a properly packed carton. Had to refuse the first 2 bikes because the fork had punched through the flimsy cardboard, scratching the paint. The 3rd time a supervisor took note and that delivery was in a decent box and was fine.A fantastic bargain, basically 2 discounts and I got it for less than $800.That said, out of the box, on my bike stand, and ready to ride in less than an hour. No brake or shifter adjustments needed, and the wheels were almost spot-on true. Shake-down ride was big fun, absolutely no issues. Obviously I can't say how the bike will behave under load now, but it feels very stable.I already know I'll need a longer stem and the included petals are throw-aways. It would be nice if Nashbar sold the same brand quill stem in different sizes.
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
New England Tour
By S. Mateo
from Minnesota
I purchased this bike in April and toured New England in July. The bike performed well and has solid touring fetaures. After the steep hills of CT (I kid you not) I will be changing the gears since the lowest gear is close but just not clse enough for the steepest grades with a fully loaded bike and ahem I am 55 yrs old in OK shape. Crank - 48-36-24 might have been better a few times.
(15 of 17 customers found this review helpful)
Love it
By scuba steve
from earth
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Bough this bike a few weeks ago as an alternative to the $1000+ touring bikes( Salsa, Surly, Novara, etc...) This is the first bike I've spent more than $100 on, and my first drop bar bike. Its taken some getting use to, but I've have ridden about 70 miles on it and so far I've been very pleased with it. Its very comfortable, fast and I think it will be great when it has a load on it. It will be used for some long distance touring later this year, so that will be the real test. I'm 5'7" or 5'8", I got the 53cm and it fits me very well. I put a brooks saddle on it, and some new bar tape and now its really comfortable. The bike weighs about 29-30LBS with the new saddle on it. There was a small amount of paint that was scuffed up near the front fork when I got it, but other than that no issues. I would definitely recommend this. Hope this review is helpful to someone
(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
Well made and assembled
By Martywoodman
from Nashville, Tn.
All components worked great right out of the box. Only needed slight adjustment on rear brake. I like the extra brake levers on the bar tops! The 35mm tires with 80 psi and steel frame/fork really absorb the road buzz and make for a smooth ride. It is 1 lb. lighter than my aluminum bike! The shifting is intuitive and I like the ability to shift up or down in the drops, something I cannot do on my other bikes. Awesome, well made product which will last a long time!
(20 of 26 customers found this review helpful)
Looks like and Excellent Bike But.....
By Some Old Guy
from SoCal
This appears to be an excellent touring bike with the exception of the gearing. I suppose that if one is young and as strong as the proverbial ox and carries 25 pounds of gear the 30-32 low gear may work but for us older guys who carry 50-60 pounds it will not cut it. I live in a mountainous area and I have the gearing of this bike on my road bike and there is no way I would attempt a serious tour with this kind of gearing on any bike. My touring bike (built on a Nashbar Aluminum frame BTW) has a Deore mountain bike crankset (44-32-22) and an 11-34 cassette. I have yet to find a hill I could not get up with a full load with this gearing. To conclude, in my opinion the gearing on this bike (TR1) is not going to cut it for serious touring. I see "touring" bikes all over the Internet with this kind of gearing and I do not understand it. It may be done so road brake/shifters can be used which are cool and easy to use but may not or may not shift a mountain bike drive train well. If you buy this bike consider changing the cassette, chain rings or crank and shifters and possibly the front derailleur. I use a Nashbar "treking" bar with Sram Attack twist shifters and am very pleased with the comfort and utility of the setup. Bar end shifters might be a cheaper and easier conversion. The supplied shifters might work fine with the lower gearing too. These changes could be an additional $200 of expense (if you do the work yourself) but the bike is priced well enough to justify it and will make this a serious touring bike. If I was going to start over again I would buy this bike and upgrade it rather than going to the work and expense of building from the frame up. PS I have toured 300 miles of Highway 1 on the California Coast and 1200 miles from Southern California to Del Rio, Texas, so I do have some basis for my remarks.
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Came across the maps of a cartographer by the name of Ramsey Dow at his blog titled Sickly Purple Death Ray: http://sicklypurpledeathray.blogspot...rch/label/maps
Mr. Dow has created maps for Rob J. Kuntz's Pied Piper Publishing and it shows in the "oldschool" flair of many of his maps. Although I have little doubt that he's using software for the drafting and publishing of his maps, their handdrawn feel and grid paper look bring back pleasant (and not so pleasant) memories of adventures gone by. (Take a look at the Tomb of Yekelil, the Lost Underground Galleries, or the Dismal Catacombs at the link above.) He also seems quite skilled in drawing evocative location maps that are better suited as part of a larger dungeon or adventure. (Take a look at the Hall of Fiery Death, Secrets, Temple of the Rat God, or Chamber of Slime Maps.)
Mr. Dow has released two sets of six levels each that can be used separately or as part of a megadungeon at http://www.nobleknight.com/ViewProdu..._A_GenreID_E_0 The only problem is that the sets seem to be sold only in physical softbound format, no pdfs appear to be available. I hope Mr. Dow releases more sets of his maps and makes them available electronically.


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Today the Centers for Disease Control released a study concluding that approximately one in four women between the ages of 14 and 19 living in America are infected with at least one sexually transmitted infection, such as HPV (human papillomavirus), genital herpes, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. The study also determined that the rate of infection was higher in African-American women than Caucasian women.
If anyone out there refuses to believe that reproductive health services and education in America are lacking, particularly when it comes to teenagers, I urge you to look at this study and find a way to argue otherwise.
The importance of regular STI screenings cannot be stressed enough- and getting tested must be both accessible and affordable. Likewise with Gardasil, the new HPV vaccine. Of course, there's correct and consistent use of condoms, too.
However, it's not enough to make these things accessible and affordable- we have to know about them in the first place. When accurate or trust-worthy sources of information about sex and sexually transmitted infections are drowned out by conflicting and harmful messages about human sexuality, it's difficult to know that there's no shame- or should be no shame- in having sex and getting tested for STIs and using condoms- that, in fact, by using condoms and getting screened on a regular basis is showing that you care about your own health- and the health of your partner.
Despite its depressing conclusion, I have hope that this study will help raise awareness about STIs and the importance of safer sex and regular screenings, both for teenagers, parents, health professionals, and everyone else, too.
From what I've heard, the survey wasn't accurate because it was based purely on women and girls who were getting tested anyway. So most of the women/girls there had reason to believe they had an STD/STI.
Is there a support group for those who do test positive for an STI?
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AIKEN, S.C. -- The Aiken Department of Public Safety is looking for a bank robber after an incident on Beaufort Street Tuesday afternoon.
Officers say the man entered the South Carolina State Credit Union through the back door, approached the teller and demanded money.
The robber is believed to drive a red or burgundy 1980 or 1990 model Ford Tempo.
He is described as a black male in his 30s with a medium build, is between 5'10" and 6' tall and weighs 220 to 225 pounds. The robber was last seen wearing a red long-sleeved shirt, light-colored pants, white sneakers and a black toboggan hat. He covered his face with a gray T-shirt during the robbery.
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The 2013 I-29 Dairy Conference will be held Feb. 27 and 28 at the Ramkota Inn in Sioux Falls, S.D. Producers should complete the online registration form at http://igrow.org/events/i-29-dairy-conference by Feb. 18, however registration will be accepted at the door. The event is coordinated by extension dairy specialists from the five states in the I-29 corridor.
David Okerlund, an International Hall of Fame speaker, will be the event's keynote speaker talking about "The Joys of Stress." Mr. Okerlund grew up in the rural Midwest and was nominated as the Outstanding Young Speech Educator in the first year of teaching in Iowa. His keynote presentation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.
"We've had a great response to the slate of speakers and are looking forward to strong attendance from dairy producers from all five states of the I-29 corridor," said Kevin Lager, dairy specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and conference planning committee member.
Presentations on Thursday, Feb. 28 include:
- "Cherished Cows Sometimes Do Make the Best Burgers: How to Create a Positive Mindset about Coping with Change," David Okerlund
- "Feeding for Uncertain Times," Jim Linn, University of Minnesota
- "What I am Doing to Make my Farm Business Sustainable," Producer Panel
- "Meeting the Challenges of the Dairy Industry in the Upper Midwest," Industry Perspective Panel
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Recorded: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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Now that the primaries are behind us and the midterm elections loom large, nonprofits often wonder if—or how—to engage with their constituents around election issues and voting. Staying within legal parameters set forth by the IRS and Michigan state government is key to protecting your 501c3 tax-exempt status. The Nonprofit Voting & Elections website has a wealth of information, including a guide to engagement.
"501(c)(3) nonprofits can play an important role in helping their communities vote and participate in the democratic process. There is one basic rule: 501(c)(3)s may not support or oppose any candidate for public office. This means 501(c)(3)s may not endorse candidates, rate candidates, contribute to candidates, or provide special resources to one candidate that are not offered to everyone in the race."
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CLARKSTON, Ga. -- DeKalb County police have reported a shooting near 1416 Post Oak Drive in that happened Thursday afternoon.
Around 4:00, said Major James Conroy, a man was shot multiple times just off Highway 78, in the Alden Ridge Apartment complex. Soon after, he was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
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April 2, 2012
Marc Givler
Throughout the years the Ohio State football program has developed an outstanding tradition of producing high-level defensive backs. If the early recruiting rankings are any indication, the class of 2013 has more than a fair chance to continue that tradition. The Buckeyes have already landed three highly rated defensive back prospects, the latest being four-star safety Jayme Thompson out of Toledo (Ohio) Central Catholic. The 6-foot-2, 184-pound prospect joins a secondary class that already contained two of the nation's top corners in Voorhees (N.J.) Eastern Regional four-star Eli Woodard and Dayton (Ohio) Trotwood-Madison five-star Cameron Burrows. For Thompson, the athletic safety prospect is eager to join his classmates on the field. "As a safety, of course that's going to be great to have two great corners around you," Thompson said. "That makes my job easier and I feel like we're going to have a championship defense. That's definitely something I looked at (before making his commitment)." Word of Thompson's commitment quickly spread to the other members of Ohio State's class, and the other defensive backs are ready to welcome him with open arms. For Woodard, Thompson's commitment was a missing piece to the puzzle in the secondary. "I was real excited," Woodard said of Thompson's commitment. "It's great that we have a safety now and we definitely have a great DB corps. He's definitely going to be a great asset; I've already watched his highlight tape." Though there is likely one more spot in Ohio State's class for a defensive back, Woodard is already excited about the talent that has been accumulated both in the secondary and the defense as a whole. "Our defense I feel is going to be one of the best," Woodard said. "If we just work hard, with our talent there's no excuse for us to not have a great defense. I'm definitely excited about that." In total, all three defensive back commits in Ohio State's class are ranked among the top 150 players in the nation by the Rivals.com national analysts. Midwest Analyst Josh Helmholdt commented on what he saw out of Thompson to give him his lofty ranking. "When I first went and saw Jayme, I had certain expectations for him and I think he went way beyond my expectations," said Helmholdt. "First of all, if he absolutely flies around the field. I saw a lot of fast kids all year long and Jayme Thompson stood out as a kid that to me is a flat out burner." "I also like his ability to play either corner or safety," he continued. "We didn't get a chance to see him play corner but just from watching him, he has the feet to play corner and he looks to have the fluidity in his hips to run with wide receivers. Very rarely do you get a guy that can play safety or corner so his versatility is very beneficial for him and Ohio State." Helmholdt added that the skill set that each of Ohio State's three defensive back commits possess is very unique. "What's really unique about this group and what I like to see out of defensive backs is that they can cover," Helmholdt explained. "With this group you've got three big defensive backs that are exceptional in coverage and that's really unique. Coaches are looking for that big cornerback that can flip his hips like a smaller corner or the safety sized kids that have the ability to stick wide receivers one-on-one and you've got all of that here. Those types are few and far between and Ohio State has three of them in the same class."
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State, War and Economy
Recorded: Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Senior Fellow Robert Higgs, author of Delusions of Power, is interviewed on The Lew Rockwell Show, about the delusions of government power and U.S. interventionism.
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Recorded: Friday, July 13, 2012
Research Editor Anthony Gregory debates at FreedomFest 2012 with former British MP John Browne on the topic: Winston Churchill, great 20th century statesman or warmonger? Ron Holland is the moderator.
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