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I think it would be good to have a thread for ideas people would like to see in the upgraded Map Maker. I'll start:
Rulers - inches (and scale feet if possible). We need to be able to easily tell if our creation will fit on the gaming table!
Alternatively, or additionally, allow a "borders" function where you can define the size of your gaming area and restrict placement of tiles to within that area.
Finally, of course, add all the add-on sets as options and allow the user to "define" up front which sets and add-ons they have, so they can easily make sure they don't exceed their available pieces.
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I'd like to be able to select multiple pieces at once, and copy+paste.
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If you place a straight wall and click the "right arrow" multiple times, it will place multiple straight walls on the right. It would be nice if once you click the down or up arrow, it would transform the latest placed tile into a corner and place a new wall down. This way you could form big rooms faster by clicking something like: left, left, left, left, down, down, right, right, right, right, right, up, up to form a 3*5 room without needing to select new tiles.
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Currently when you place two floor pieces on top of one another they look like a single piece. I would like to be able to see what the new elevation would be either through a number or a small offset.
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GX.Sigma wrote:
I'd like to be able to select multiple pieces at once, and copy+paste.
Added on to this good idea, I'd love a feature where you could drag a selection box over a group of tiles and "group" them, so that they can be moved and manipulated as if they were one piece. Then, if you need to later "ungroup" them, just click on the grouped piece to make it the active piece and a button to ungroup them back to separate tiles.
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1 Year, 7 Months ago
Since users are going to be able to save maps, that tells me there will be a user database hosted on your server. What I would like to see is an inventory feature added to the software that lets each user create an inventory (typically that reflects what that user owns), and then creates a "pieces available" list on the left side. It should allow you to input both quantities of sets and quantities of pieces. So, if you add "Wicked Additions II" to your user inventory, it will load all the pieces you get with that set into your inventory. Have two sets? Load in quantity two. Then you could take away a mermaid fountain wall (if yours got lost or broken during a move, for example) or it could let you add an extra mermaid fountain if you happened to buy an extra one in addition to the one you got with the set. Having the software tell you how many pieces and sets you have used is good, but keeping track of how many you have left via your own personal inventory would be way, way better. Once you do the one time "load in all my pieces" work, you never have to worry about whether you actually own enough pieces to recreate your MapMaker map on the game table.
With the Master Maze line fully represented (I really, really hope this is the case!) in MapMaker, you will also need to organize the tiles on the left... into folders or something... as there will be alot of different pieces available!
I am SO excited about MapMaker!!!
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1 Year, 7 Months ago
I heartily second Shoe's suggestions. You could also go a wee bit further with the inventory feature... if you load an awesome map someone else made and you love it, have a button you can click that will generate a list of the pieces you need past what you have loaded in your inventory. That way if you want to make someone else's killer dungeon you have a shopping list for the missing pieces you need. A great selling tool for DF and a handy feature for the fans at the same time!
I also really like Philomorph's idea of being able to set a "real world" sized boundary so you can make sure a creation will fit on your playing surface without doing as much work outside the tool.
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I really like the ideas listed so far, namely the "real world" size boundary. Being able to tell the program what pieces you have and have a 'restrict' or 'relaxed' toggle to prevent you from using more pieces than you have, or allow it to go above how many sets/addons you have would be nice for just playing around making things.
I don't know how doable it would be, but being able to put down a few rooms (snapped to a grid) and then clicking a button to 'auto-generate' using up to the number of pieces you've told it you have would be handy. That way you could make a room or two that are custom tailored to the situation, and allow the program to 'fill in' the rest of a basic dungeon.
Another idea would be to allow for multiple 'floors' in the same dungeon. You can easily do this if you just have one 'map' for each floor, but this way you could have multiple floors of the dungeon in one saved file?
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Some amazing and detailed ideas.
Couple of minor points:
- Good support for printing the 'List' of pieces in a checklist. Grouped by 'set' to help when going off to our cupboards and shelves to then 'gather' all the parts.
- Allow 'Text Notes' onto of the plan. I would like to add notes. e.g- "Throne room". "Altar Room" etc.
- Set 'Print areas'. So I can 'print' an area or room etc at a zoomed in view. (So i can then write up my module and have a A4 flip book of my rooms and maps.
- A 3D / simple isometric view would solve many of the 'stacking issues'.
- A 'link' from one square to another, elsewhere on the design plan. E.g - Top of a stair, linked to another set-up (with a dotted line etc) and up through a stair in a floor tile.
This also helps with really large set ups as well as 'Magic portals' etc..
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I think an option to shade or hide sections of the map, so that you can print maps for your players to see, while hiding anything you want to surprise them with.
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I think there is a lot of potential for the mapmaker to become a standalone tool. I would like to see this refined to be something that can be used without the game tiles. As such it could help draw in new buyers who start out using an essential tool and end up wanting the tiles it's built around.
What I most would like to see added is the ability to link a tile to a text window. This would allow a DM to seriously plan a dungeon ahead of time by being able to make notations of trap locations, room contents, and monster placement in the tool they're already referencing for the map layout.
I also think integrating this program into the smartphone and tablet app market would be worth the effort. Firstly you're making the program much more mobile as a referencing tool. Secondly it will serve as marketing for your tile production by opening yourselves up to a new user base. This will make creating a mapmaker that is a stand alone dungeoneering tool more worthwhile.
The last thing I'd like to see done with the mapmaker is the ability to "fog" and highlight areas. We've all been in a group that doesn't finish a dungeon in one sitting. Such a simple mechanic could prove invaluable for tracking a parties progress through their dungeon over multiple sittings.
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I kinda think that things like hiding sections of the map, and fogging, and so forth, might be out of scope for what MapMaker is. Its not really a tool to design modules with, or run games from a computer with. Its a tool to help you design what your table top 3D environment looks like. Would fogging and such be nice? Perhaps. But it doesn't further what Dwarven Forge is trying to do with getting people to play games using 3D terrain. If you actually build your map and play it, there is no need for fogging on MapMaker.
I'm not trying to be a nay-sayer here. I just think some of these things are outside of what MapMaker is. As someone who works on projects for a living, in project based management, there often appears something known as scope creep. People offer great ideas, but sometimes, even though they are cool ideas, they are not ideas that lend themselves to what the project is actually trying to accomplish. I think some of these suggestions might qualify, though I am certainly not the real judge.
There are products out there that can do some of those types of things already. I have used Fantasy Grounds before, and it is an awesome tool to conduct games over the internet. With MapMaker, you could design a floorplan, screen capture that image, and input that into Fantasy Grounds, and then all of these other things could be applied to it using that software.
I think MapMaker should focus on allowing people to do Dwarven Forge things... help design maps quickly that you know you can then build with the pieces that you own. And keeping an inventory of what you have to work with can go hand in hand with that. Adding all of the Master Maze products to MapMaker, adding user inventory, and adding some of the "ease of use" features (i.e. "grouping" and "quickly selecting other pieces") all take money to implement. Adding even more features always requires more money. At some point, I would rather see capital invested in restocks and new Master Maze and Game Tile products then using it in a way that makes MapMaker a tool so good that you no longer care as much about the actual 3D terrain for your game.
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Minutes from last meeting (October '02): Adam motion to approve, Doug second, all in favor.
Finances - Doug - Profit and Loss statement distributed for year-end 2002. Revenues and expenses down from 2001 (Timberland supported the 2001 Mountain Athletics Trail Running Series). Anticipate more revenue from race support in 2003. Adam had a question about membership costs to Trail Runner magazine and if we could adjust or eliminate those (approximately $2000 per year goes to Trail Runner for subscriptions - $10 for every member). Adam and others questioned the response we get from the ad in Trail Runner and the value to AATRA. Adam will talk with Running Times publisher Carol Lasseter-Rice and Jonathan Beverly about adding a relationship between AATRA and Running Times. Nancy will visit with Duane Raleigh with Trail Runner to see if we can reduce our fee for the subscriptions.
Website - Elliott - updates - banner advertisements: Elliott tracks the hits (average over 5,000 per month) and stated that the calendar (Nancy has approximately 1000 events with confirmed dates in the database and about 1400 total) is the number one visited page followed by the fall shoe review. Adam will work on getting another shoe review up on the page. Elliott gets a lot of requests to put corporate/business logos up on our site with a percentage back to AATRA based on people who purchase items from their site. Part of the problem is that we don't know many of these companies or the products they sell. We have had a policy that we will deny these requests. If a company or business wants to become a corporate member, they can do this to support AATRA at $100/year and have a link to their site from our home page under corporate members. If anyone has philosophical issues with a corporate member or request, we can discuss it as a group. Nancy got a request from a PAC of sorts - 20/20 vision - who put out information on pollution controls, and environmental issues. We agreed at the meeting that we wouldn't include anything political on our site. There was a question about cancelled events, Collegiate Peaks is cancelled and probably Turquoise Lake 20K as Tom has moved to Salida. Nancy has suggested to Tom at one point that perhaps AATRA could take over the race. Nancy will visit again with Tom about this option. Adam says that Running Times is working to include a section of trail races separate from their road race calendar. Elliott asked who he should send email requests about magazine subscriptions and AATRA memberships. Those should go to Nancy.
Newsletter: Nancy reported that Trail Times continues to be quarterly with the next issue in April. Anyone interested in submitting an article should do so. Eric is going to Catalina Marathon and will work on a story for either April (spring) or July (summer). Jim Freim has agreed to write some more articles. Ellen will write an article about trail maintenance for summer or fall issue.
Membership - updates: Most memberships are currently coming from the website, great renewal rate - about 70%, more members using Active.com to register, about 40% or so come from Trail Runner magazine ad, the rest come from distribution of forms at events and personal mailings. One of our new corporate members Robert Allen with SoCal Trail Runs is going to include AATRA membership forms with his brochures for additional distribution. We need to pursue more relationships like this.
Surveys: As we agreed at our last meeting, we keep the results internal and share with corporate members and those who request a copy when they complete the survey. Our first survey of the year was on plans for the New Year. The March/April survey relates to trail running tours and camps. We get between 100-300 responses on each survey. When we track where people respond from Colorado is still tops in responses followed by California. Corporate members can request input (supply questions) on surveys.
AARC (American Association of Running Clubs) - insurance, membership: AATRA joined AARC in January, but we are still members of RRCA as well through their annual convention in April. The second AARC meeting will be held in Georgia (where the administrative office is) sometime in June. Nancy may attend if it seems appropriate. AARC has the same insurance policy as RRCA did. Our non-profit status remains active under RRCA umbrella, but will fall under AARC umbrella retroactive to the date the request was filed with the IRS. Nancy will send AARC logo to Elliott for our website.
Event involvement for 2003 - Swift Skeedaddle Snowshoe events January 5 and March 8; Mt. Evans Hill Climb on June 1; Barr Trail Mountain Race on July 13; Danielesque Run in October. Doug discussed Barr Trail involvement and that some of the committee members of the race want to work with other non-profits and not AATRA although AATRA has provide support, permits, insurance since the inception of the race in 2000. Doug suggested that we approach BTMR with a flat fee option as opposed to receiving 25% of the proceeds. AATRA is not in the business of selling insurance to races. Doug will listen to various options posed by the BTMR group at their next meeting on March 12, but AATRA group wants to stay at the same level of involvement as last year (AATRA provides support, insurance, permit and receives 25% of proceeds).
USATF Relationship - championships (local association, national): Nancy reported that a USATF Grand Prix of mountain/trail racing in Colorado was proposed for 2003, but no one is in place to organize the effort this year, perhaps for 2004. However, there are several CO association championships including a 25K and 50K trail race in Leadville in July, a 10K trail championship in Vail (that will also serve as a Teva US Mountain Running Team Selection Race) in June, a USA Mountain Running Championships (the first ever) in Vail in July with the Vail HillClimb, and a trail marathon in September in Colorado Springs. In addition there will be a USATF Colorado cross country championship on October 4 in Boulder. There are several USATF associations nationwide organizing trail and mountain championships including New England, North Carolina, Indiana, California, and New Mexico. USATF has hopes to provide more benefits to mountain and trail runners and these championships are just one avenue to pursue. All of the championship events are organized independently.
Women's Fitness Grant - Moving Comfort: Nancy received information on a new grant program through Moving Comfort for beginning running programs for women. Nancy is looking at putting together a beginning trail running booklet for women including running your first ultra. The deadline for submissions is mid-April. If we dont receive a grant for this, Nancy will pursue other options for publication. Nancy will also pursue other grants for AATRA.
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Mountain Runners of the Year: Jonathan was tasked with this initiative, but has recently relocated to Arizona and may not be as involved with AATRA. Danelle and others suggested that with the USATF Mountain Running awards we're probably covered especially because anyone can provide a nomination for the USATF award. The USATF nomination process is announced in October and the recipients are announced in December. This past year USATF added masters mountain runner awards.
Standards for race directors - guidelines or sanctions from AATRA: Nancy distributed a draft list of sanctions for review. The reason for the sanction from AATRA is to establish some uniformity and to help athletes choose races that adhere to specified standards and parameters. Participants need to know what to expect from an event. The difficulty is in the implementation of the sanctions. We discussed various options including having race directors request a sanction from AATRA. As long as the event adheres to the specified standards, AATRA can provide a sanction to the event. We talked about adding a list of the sanctioned events on the website. This becomes a challenge for races or race directors that we know nothing about. We could provide a sanction to first year events provided we know something about the organizers. We can list the sanction criteria on line as a check list for race directors. Anyone who has feedback on sanction criteria should send ideas to Nancy.
Snowshoe - Updates from Danelle, Adam, others: The US Snowshoe Championships will be held in Salt Lake City on March 29. Adam reported that Tom is the only race director he knows not adhering to the new snowshoe guidelines. Others are conforming to the standards set out by the snowshoe association (USSSA).
New business: Ellen will keep us posted on possible trail closures due to drought, etc. Adam Feerst might write an article about starting a trail running group. Adam Feerst asked if we could include a link under clubs to his trail group instead of the link under trails. Elliott will facilitate this. There was discussion about a trail running series in Summit County, but it will probably not happen in 2003, but in 2004 more likely. Adam Chase discussed his adventure at the SnowGain - like orienteering/rogaining on snow.
Next meeting - October 2003: the next meeting will either be held at the Danielesque Race on October 4, or in Boulder at Adam's house in conjunction with an annual potluck/run. We'll update on the website and in our newsletter on time and location.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30PM (Adam moved to adjourn, Doug second).
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This Randy Moss guy is such a villian.
My hat is off to Mr Moss. There is no quicker way for someone to gain my admiration than seeing them reach out to help children.
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Moss is a beast on Monday nights
Brady is a beast on Monday nights
Should be a fun game (um, unless you're a Bungles fan).
And that's an incredibly generous thing for Moss to do.
Think ESPN will make mention of this? I say no.
I know this sounds corny, but I love hearing Moss call Brady, "TOMMY"! I guess it gives me the impression they're like 2 kids playing a game...pretty good attitude, IMO
how did the kids get to cincy? bus... how far is it from cincy?
Rand, WV is like four hours from Cincy.
Heh, and pretty smart making it an away game instead of a home game, 45 less Cincy fans to yell when the Pats are on offense
The guy has never done anything that would be considered that bad since before the NFL.....
Seems like he has grown into a very nice guy....
Shame on us and the rest of the league for not knowing......
Randy has always been this kind of guy. He has always given back to the community. The media just rather label him as a NFL bad guy, because it sells more papers.
The guys evil, no doubt.
they just showed the bunch of supporters and Moss wgeb he came out of the clubhouse...
Moss don't take no Mess.
James Dean of football.
When will people get it? Moss is not the bad guys the media painted him up to be. Every little thing he has done has been put under the scope because he's a superstar. It's the same way Belichick got crucified by the media for signal stealing, when it's a common practice in the NFL. I think Moss probably emphatized somewhat with BB. He knows what it's like to get hung out to dry by the media.
Brady and Moss are really clicking. You can see the chemistry. It looks like these guys were made to play together. It's gonna be a hell of a year offensively!
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"I always want to be honest about who I am when it comes to fashion," says Morrison, who is no slave to trends. "For the red-carpet, you can never guess what dress is going to be THE dress so I try to make decisions that feel authentic and not worry beyond that. Plus, those days are so long and crazy, I have to feel comfortable and like I'm me." Read on to see what the actress (who you've also seen on How I Met Your Mother and House) had to say about her off-screen style and tune into Once Upon A Time on Sunday night (8/7c) on ABC.
"I almost entirely dress Emma," says Morrison of her TV alterego. "Our costume designer has been really good about giving me freedom to pick what she's wearing and feel like it's really right. Emma doesn't have a lot of stuff—which is why you see her rotating the same leather jacket and pair of pants and boots. I wanted to make sure we see her rewear things. She has four or five boxes of clothes, that's it, that she travels around with. I wanted her jackets to look like they were found at a vintage store and were meaningful to her."
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Able seaman Rod McKenzie, 27, shares his story of life in the UK's Royal Navy and his proudest moment at sea
HMS Illustrious was in the Mediterranean north of the Suez Canal in early November last year when a message came through from the British government.
Typhoon Haiyan had just whipped through the Philippines, the deadliest on record, killing over 6,000 people.
They turned the ship around and steamed towards the South China Sea.
On board was an openly gay former make-up artist – once the least likely person to find on a Royal Navy ship – now a highly-trained sailor.
A new analysis by The Mirror newspaper has found that 40% of the world's gay population are living in countries that still criminalize gay sex – including a handful with the death penalty
An estimated 165 million gay people live in countries where there are laws targeting them because of their sexuality according to a new global snapshot by The Mirror newspaper.
According to the analysis the countries these gay people live in account for 40% of the global population of humans and thus 40% of the gay and bisexual people on the planet.
Phone giant says internet block on gay support charity was a mistake, but experts say UK government policy is making the internet less free
The British Government's new internet filtering is shutting down LGBTI community voices, experts have warned today.
The policy, designed to prevent children seen porn and harmful content is also catching sites which actually help people, with gay, bi and trans sites in the frontline.
One such site, London Friend, was 'mistakenly' blocked by leading phone company TalkTalk's filtering software, it emerged today (19 December).
An anti-gay activist trying to keep gay sex illegal in Jamaica suggested Tom Daley's sexuality is because his dad died and he is looking for a strong father figure
A UK-based anti-gay activist in Jamaica has claimed Tom Daley came out as bisexual because of 'the lack of a father'.
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Civil partnerships are up in 2012, soaring far beyond original government expectations, but same-sex divorces also rise by 20%
The number of gay, lesbian and bisexual people in the UK forming civil partnerships is already more than the government expected by 2050 and is still increasing.
Meanwhile the divorce rate for civil partners has also shot up by 20% in the last year.
The British Government originally expected fewer than 90,000 people to be in the partnerships by 2050. But with 120,908 civil partners across the country by the end of 2012, that 'high take-up estimation' has been left far behind.
Trans campaigners highlight problems with England and Wales' equal marriage bill saying they were betrayed by gay allies
Trans activists were left 'despairing and angry' at England and Wales' equal marriage bill saying they have been betrayed by the British government and LGBT allies.
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill passed its third reading in Britain's House of Commons last night with Members of Parliament voting 366 to 161 in favor of the legislation on Tuesday (21 May).
The bill now has to pass through the House of Lords where it will face opposition but the government appears determined to ensure it passes.
Andrew Lansley, the Leader of the House of Commons, has revealed the date for the third reading of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
The British government have announced the dates for the next step towards legalizing marriage equality in England and Wales.
Andrew Lansley, the Leader of the House of Commons, told members of parliament the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill will be debated on 20 and 21 May.
It follows the second reading of the bill, which was approved by a 225 vote majority in February.
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Gay chat show host and author Paul O'Grady has likened David Cameron to the 'Sheriff of Nottingham', as he robs from the poor to give to the rich.
The English comic said the British government was bleeding the people dry, attacking the much lambasted 'bedroom tax'.
The tax, aimed at cutting housing benefits for people with one spare bedroom in their property, has already triggered mass demonstrations across the country.
Andrew Cooper, who made gay marriage a top issue for the British government has resigned over a power dispute
The British government's advisor on gay marriage has left his job after losing a power battle with a fellow strategist.
Andrew Cooper, founder of UK polling company Populus Ltd, resigned from his position as director of government strategy yesterday (14 April), the Daily Mail reports.
Diverse UK firms can expand and help LGBT people overseas – but there are big challenges ahead and they must care for their gay staff, experts will say
UK businesses, big or small, can help spread diversity and LGBT rights worldwide, a meeting at the Foreign Office will hear.
Radius, the LGBT business networking group, is organizing the panel session. It will help businesses big and small to plan expansion abroad – in particular how to look after LGBT employees working abroad in countries which may have poorer gay and trans rights.
Simon Walsh, a gay former aide to London Mayor Boris Johnson, was cleared of all charges in 'extreme porn' case but fall-out continues
British government officials – and Policing Minister, Damian Green, MP – were today accused of spreading deliberate disinformation about the reasons for prosecuting gay barrister Simon Walsh in 2012 for possession of extreme porn.
Damian Green, in particular, is singled out as needing to explain why, in respect of such a controversial legal initiative, he appeared to be smearing Walsh by linking him to practices that formed no part of the case against him.
Gay Star News talks to Asia's deputy director of Human Rights Watch, who is heavily involved in defending the rights of LGBT people in the region
As a year of highs and lows for human rights for LGBT people in Asia comes to an end, Gay Star News talks to Phil Robertson, deputy director, Asia of Human Rights Watch.
Human Rights Watch deputy director, Asia, tells Gay Star News that the UK government should publicly denounce anti-gay laws that were set up by the British empire
The British government should do more to persuade ex-colonies to repeal anti-gay laws, Phil Robertson the deputy director of the Asia division of Human Rights Watch told Gay Star News yesterday.
Former British colonies Singapore, Malaysia, Burma, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other countries in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean still carry Section 377 or similar versions of the British-empire-era law that criminalizes gay sex.
Top British scientists urge David Cameron to grant World War II codebreaker hero a posthumous pardon for his gay sex conviction
Leading scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking have launched a new call on the British government to pardon gay codebreaker Alan Turing.
Turing helped crack the Enigma code, helping the Allies understand German communications and ultimately win the Second World War.
But in 1952 he was convicted for 'gross indecency' with another man by a British court and accepted treatment with female hormones – also known as chemical castration – as an alternative to prison.
Those events are blamed for his decision to commit suicide just two years later.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport say it is 'premature' to confirm timetable for discussing equal marriage bill in parliament
The British government has denied media reports that Prime Minister David Cameron will approve gay marriage legislation within weeks.
The Conservative leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg are eager to push through the equal civil marriage law as soon as possible.
Today (22 November), The Daily Mail claims Downing Street could give the proposals the thumbs up 'within weeks', bringing it before parliament as early as the New Year.
Omar Kuddus argues the case of Olalekan M Ayelokun shows Britain is not genuine about protecting LGBT people fleeing persecution
The recent attempt by the UK Border Agency to deport Olalekan M Ayelokun yesterday (2 October) from Britain shows the government's real stand on LGBT asylum seekers.
Fortunately Olalekan's deportation was delayed at the last minute and now supporters are trying again to stop it.
Olalekan fled eight years ago from Nigeria to escape persecution because of his sexuality.
One year after President Barack Obama repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell, GSN looks at the countries showing the world how to treat gay soldiers
A year to the day, gay members of the American military celebrated, in glittering style, the anniversary of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
When President Obama signed the bill, he declared patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who they are in order to serve the country they love.
In a country that has regularly led the way, culturally, technologically and in business for the best part of 50 years, before September 2011 it still forced its own citizens to lie about who they were to join the military.
British Communities Minister Eric Pickles has said faith groups need an opt-out from gay marriage, leading experts to believe the government may allow religious same-sex weddings
Eric Pickles, Britain's Communities Secretary, has hinted a proposed marriage equality bill in England and Wales will enable churches and faith based organizations to solmenise same-sex marriage.
He did this by stating churches and faith-based organizations should have legal protections to ensure they cannot be forced by the European Court of Human Rights to marry gay couples if they do not wish to do so.
London needs an LGBT pride that's accountable, transparent and meaningful to get over the World Pride shambles of this year, says Stewart Who
Accountability. Transparency. Public duty. Law abiding. Financially secure. Nobody would ever use those words to describe any aspect of my life. In that respect, I have much in common with the recent history of gay pride events in London. Fortunately, my chaos living, criminal tendencies and stupidity doesn't affect thousands of people. Nor is the whole world watching when my life implodes due to unpaid bills and broken dreams.
Stonewall's new message to the UK government is 'some people are gay, get on with it' and bring in equal gay marriage
'Some people are gay. Get on with it!' is the new message from Stonewall to the UK government as Britain awaits same-sex marriage equality.
The charity, the country's leading lesbian, gay and bisexual campaign organization, had previously seen its messaging 'Some people are gay. Get over it!' go viral online and be turned into a series of products.
Now the subtly new message emphasizes that the time is right now to go ahead and give gay and lesbian couples the same marriage rights as straight people.
As she celebrates her diamond jubilee, GSN asks if the British monarch is a Queen against queens, or a silent supporter
For six decades, Queen Elizabeth II has remained silent about homosexuality.
Ever since her father King George VI died in 1952, leaving her as Queen, the words 'gay', 'lesbian', 'bisexual', and 'transgender' have never been reported as crossing the lips of the reigning monarch.
Even when the UK government was reforming anti-gay laws, she did not reference the community once in the Queen's Speech, which sets out the British parliamentary agenda for the year ahead.
UK Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone assures same-sex couples she is behind marriage equality after Prime Minister 'back-down' claims
Britain's equality minister Lynne Featherstone has again backed same-sex marriage equality following reports the government was planning to withdraw from legislating on the issue.
The reassurance from the Liberal Democrat minister comes after a weekend of speculation about the level of support from Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron who heads the two-party coalition British government.
Annual report on human rights and democracy outlines steps UK took to promote LGBT rights abroad. Diplomats will continue the pressure despite a backlash
Britain will continue fighting for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights around the globe despite a backlash for some countries.
That's the pledge the Foreign and Commonwealth Office gave Gay Star News as it released an annual report on human rights.
The report on human rights and democracy was launched by foreign minister William Hague and has an LGBT section.
It outlines some of the activities and diplomatic positions taken by the foreign office in 2011 to protect and promote global LGBT rights.
A short film featuring a soldier proposing to his partner hopes to drum up support for same-sex marriage in the UK
A pro-gay marriage film showing a British soldier returning home and proposing to his partner is released today.
The short feature from campaign group the Coalition for Equal Marriage hopes to drum up support for the British government's plans to legalize same-sex marriage.
Complaints start as London buses scheduled to carry anti-gay advert next week
London's iconic red buses are set to carry a homophobic advert which suggests that gay people can be 'cured'.
Core Issues Trust's advert states: 'Not gay! Post-gay, ex-gay and proud. Get over it!'
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One of the many brilliant women I encountered in Chicago was Keri Smith. Although, it wasn't a planned encounter. Not someone I planned on meeting or being inspired by. See, I was really torn over two sessions being held at the same time. There was the Moms-Who-Blog panel which was being run by women I read daily. I'm a Mom. Who blogs. This was a panel for me.
But another session was about Blogging being More Than Words. It was about art. ART. I don't do art. Why would I even consider that session? Well, First: It was being moderated by Gayla, who I met last year in California and who I find fascinating and inspiring and she's just so cool. Second: It was about art. ART. And deep down inside, I am nothing more than an artist-wannabe. Third: My friend Michelle recommended I got to the Art panel because of the previously mentioned Keri Smith.
So, I decided to go to the Art Session. And it was fantastic. I hope to talk about each of the panel members one day, but today it's all Keri. I waited to get her autograph on one of her kits but she seemed to constantly be busy being interviewed and talked to and I was way too shy to just interrupt. So, I left Chicago not even having told her how cool I thought she was. Which means now her life is unfulfilled, you know.
Today, another blogger I met in Chicago – Jen Lemen – mentioned of Keri's Guerrilla art style today. She was going to leave post-it notes places saying things like "Love is All Around." And y'all? I'm totally inspired and want to do the same. There is just a part of me, the bohemian part, that longs to be one of those creative souls who oozes art. Post-it notes with wonderful messages left around town? It's brilliant! Why can't I think of those type of things? I'm totally going to do it. I'm going to start carrying a post-it note pad around in my purse and when I use a public restroom, I'll leave a happy note behind. It's totally not me, but I want it to be me! So I'm totally going to do it.
Now, I just need ideas of what to write. I'm guessing, "I like donuts" would kinda miss the point.8 Comments


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My Wednesday column looks at the new and fully-backboned Democratic Party we watched last night:
I've been following politics for most of my life, and while I've always felt energized by the potential and history of liberal policy-making, I've never felt like my chosen party reflected that energy or lived up to my expectations for it. Frankly, the Democrats have tended to disappoint more than they've impressed, and I'm not the only one who's noticed. Evidently Deval Patrick has, too. More on that presently.
The party has struggled to shake an almost sleepy, flustered attitude, more interested in the noble even strain than the passionate barn burning many of us have wanted it to be. It's been disorganized, crumpled, fumbly and hopelessly off message — almost out of breath — and all too willing to fearfully bend over backwards to avoid saying anything that might incite a counterattack from the other side.
But the Democratic Party on display last night is decidedly a brand new Democratic Party, if not in substance, almost certainly in style. The line-up of speakers presented on the first day of the convention was an extraordinary breath of fresh air — and a much needed shot of enthusiasm and electricity. Throughout the proceedings, I literally kept thinking to myself, what the hell party is hosting this convention because it certainly doesn't sound like the Democrats of four, eight or twelve years ago? Who are these people? They're razor sharp; they're unafraid to seize the initiative and stick it to the Republican nominee; they're energized; they're inspired; and, chiefly, they sound strong. Surely they can't be Democrats. Continue reading here.


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Best compact system cameras 2014: The best mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras available to buy today
You're looking to buy a compact system camera (CSC) but don't know what to go for? Perhaps the term alone confounds: we've seen plenty of names being thrown around of late, from simple "mirrorless" through to terms such as "digital single lens mirrorless (DSLM)".
Whatever you choose to call them, we're not going to get hung up about it. You're probably interested in such cameras because they offer image quality well above a compact camera and the ability to change between lenses to obtain different views on to the world. It's that creative control in a small package that's of interest.
Compact system cameras are, as that name suggests, a whole camera system that, in many respects, are comparable to their DSLR camera equivalents. The key difference, in most cases, is that they're smaller - because there's no mirror box in the build - and, therefore, more manageable to cart around. Some have electronic viewfinders, others just a rear screen for preview so you can use them like an enlarged digital compact.
In this best-of feature, we round up the best mirrorless system cameras of 2014 to suit all tastes and abilities. Whether that's based on budget for a first time buy, we've got the goods for beginners or aspiring pros. Whether that's a point-and-shoot solution, or an all-in-one solution with viewfinder, there's an option for everyone.
Whatever your level, we'll guide you through the hottest products available - and only models that we've reviewed in full to assure their quality - to save you time when it comes to working out what the best options are for your needs. We'll be regularly updating this feature to keep it up to date with the latest and greatest models.
A quick lesson in lenses
Lens mount
First thing's first: cameras don't work in a one-size-fits-all way. Brands like to keep their own heritage and, as such, manufacturers tend to have individual lens mounts.
The exception is Micro Four Thirds which is supported by Panasonic Lumix G, both Olympus Pen and Olympus OM-D models and now the Kodak PixPro S-1. Elsewhere there are a whole host of considerations, each tied to their respective manufacturers: it's E-mount for Sony Alpha (formerly NEX), XF-mount for Fujifilm, NX-mount for Samsung NX (and specifically the smaller NX-M mount for the NX Mini), 1-mount for the Nikon 1-series, EF-M for Canon EOS M, and Q-mount for Pentax Q.
Each of those companies also makes or had made DSLR cameras, so don't fall into the trap of buying a lens just because the manufacturer name matches up. It's the mount that's key.
Focal length equivalent
Each lens will have a "mm" marking on it, such as 12-24mm, to convey the angle of view it will deliver. The lower the number the wider the angle of view, so more will "fit in" to a scene.
It's a bit more complex than that as different camera systems have different sensor sizes that give different focal length equivalents, but stick to that rough rule above and you'll have an approximate bearing on what you're getting. If you want to know more, bring it up in the comments below and people can help your grasp of what means what.
Best pocketable / budget mirrorless camera
There are only so many that can fit into this category based on price and, indeed, literally fit in your pocket. We could pick the Pentax Q, but we don't think its small sensor is up to the job at hand, while the Panasonic Lumix GM1 - reviewed further down the page - is still a touch too pricey to fit into this category.
Some current models have had a fair few months of shelf life prior to their prices plummeting. There are plenty of good enough options out there, from the Nikon 1 S1, to the Canon EOS M, but each has their own individual issues. With those considerations out of the loop, our current preference goes to:
Panasonic Lumix GF6
The Lumix GF6 ticks the box for both pocketable and budget. Pop a small lens on the front - whether a power zoom that collapses when switched off, or a decent quality prime (i.e., with no zoom) - and you can literally fit it into a bag or pocket and barely notice it. The impact on your wallet is none too bad either at this price.
But it doesn't scrimp on the quality front, despite its affordable price point. The GF6 produces decent quality images from its 16-megapixel sensor, has very fast autofocus, easy auto or manual shooting modes, and an LCD screen that can flip all the way up to face forward for selfies.
The GF6 is one of those "here it is" kind of solutions - there's no hotshoe so you can't expand into a viewfinder or flash, but as a step up from a compact camera it's ideal.
PRICE: £329 with 14-42mm lens (at time of writing)
FULL REVIEW: Panasonic Lumix GF6 review
Best first compact system camera
You know you're interested in a system camera. You want something small, but something that you can grow with too - whether that's buying into lenses, wireless flash, or other accessories and beyond. You want to pick a system that you'll stick with; one that's established and reliable. There are different options from all the brands, so it's a hard call.
You could go Samsung NX300 or Sony A5000 if you want a large-sensor system for the utmost image quality. You could option the Nikon 1 series as it's super small and super fast, but has among the smallest of sensor sizes and compromises image quality in low-light. All possible conclusions but, for us, the best size to quality balance - and the camp with the largest number of available lenses - goes to Micro Four Thirds models made by Panasonic and Olympus.
Olympus Pen E-PL5
Whether you want point-and-shoot or full manual control, the E-PL5 has it all on hand. It's easy to use, or more complex if you dig in deep - there are even features such as four-channel off-camera flash available for those clever enough to manipulate the light.
There's a lot of range in this camera, and for the price point it's a total bargain. Good quality build, decent image quality, great autofocus, and a huge lens system to expand into too. It'll last you for a good length of time and gives the flexibility to progress onto a more advanced Lumix G or Olympus OM-D model at a later date without needing to ditch any lenses.
It might lack some of the more modern stuff such as Wi-Fi connectivity, but we really don't think many will care too much.
PRICE: £325 with 14-42mm lens (at time of writing)
FULL REVIEW: Olympus Pen E-PL5 review
Best compact alternative
Panasonic Lumix GM1
You're not too fussed about changing lenses all the time. You want a small and pocketable camera with a large sensor that's steps ahead of where a standalone compact camera could be. Here's our pick:
The Panasonic Lumix GM1 sits on the fence between compact and compact system cameras yet gleefully sticks its tongue out at both sides. It's rare that a product feels like a hybrid of ideas and yet succeeds min its endeavour.
Given the choice of a GM1 or a similar price high-end compact camera we don't even need to think for a second about which we'd go for. The GM1 wins out every time. It's a product that sits in a special place, one that we can't help but view as a compact competitor rather than a through-and-through system camera; we'd be unlikely to use it with a lens larger than the 12-32mm kit included.
Overall the GM1 is a shrewedly positioned little camera that we can't help but think big, wonderful things about. If there was a second spare battery in the box for the list price we'd already be heading to the shops to buy one.
PRICE: £569 with 12-32mm lens (at time of writing)
FULL REVIEW: Panasonic Lumix GM1 review
Best mirrorless cameras with built-in viewfinder
It's got the rear screen for compact-like use, but there's also a built-in viewfinder in tow too. It's the all-in-one experience and we have two current favourites:
Sony Alpha A6000
The A6000 is like the NEX-6 reincarnate. And seeing as the latter mentioned camera was one of our favourite system cameras in the last few years that puts it in good stead.
For us the A6000 epitomises what compact system cameras are all about: small, light, easy to use and well built. Autofocus steps things up a gear in the continuous focus department, while build quality is and the 11fps burst mode works a treat too.
It's also so keenly priced that it will have a lot of the competition looking over their shoulders.
PRICE: £649 with 16-50mm power zoom lens
FULL REVIEW: Sony A6000 review
Panasonic Lumix GX7
The Lumix GX7 is bursting with features, including a built-in tilt-angle electronic viewfinder to the rear that, when faced front-on, you'll barely notice. It's among the only CSCs to have a built-in electronic viewfinder that can be physically tilted. Very cool.
This camera is a pleasure to use and produces excellent shots. Pro-spec features such as a 1/8000th sec maximum shutter speed further bolster the package deal that, straight of the box, is unlike anything else out there on the market.
In true Panasonic fashion the GX7 ticks plenty of boxes. But beyond feeling solely functional, this Lumix has soul too; it successfully flirts with the current design trends and pulls it all off with elegance.
PRICE: £749 with 14-42mm lens (at time of writing)
FULL REVIEW: Panasonic Lumix GX7 review
Best luxury / style mirrorless camera
Olympus Pen E-P5
A hotly contested category, no doubt. But one we knew the answer to in a heartbeat.
There's something about the E-P5 that's unlike any other compact system camera out there. You need to only look at the picture to see that.
The black-finish E-P5 model that arrived at Pocket-lint Towers may not have the same striking character of the silver and white body options, but the metal body design delivers a premium feel in the hand. That's where a chunk of the price comes from - and it's not cheap - but other features such as the same sensor as found in the top-spec OM-D E-M5 also supports its price position.
Substance and style meld into one excellent camera. If you're after a compact system camera without a built-in viewfinder then the E-P5 is as good as they come.
PRICE: £899 with 14-42mm lens (at time of writing)
FULL REVIEW: Olympus Pen E-P5 review
Best image quality mirrorless camera
Another hotly contested category, and one that's likely to shift as new cameras continue to launch with new innovations. Typically larger sensors produce better quality images, assuming they're paired with decent optics and the megapixel count isn't too high.
Sensor size order drifts upwards from 1/2.3-inch Pentax Q, to 1-inch Nikon 1, the 2x crop factor of Micro Four Thirds, the 1.6x APS-C format of Canon's EOS M, then the slightly larger 1.5x APS-C formats of Samsung NX, Fujifilm and Sony. At the very top there's the full-frame models from Sony - and we wouldn't be surprised if other manufacturers follow suit in the future too.
Fujifilm X-E2
If you're after a CSC that's all about image quality then look little further. Unlike most conventional sensors, Fujifilm has done away with the low-pass filter which leads to sharper results and the Japanese company has also implemented a unique colour filter array that you won't find outside of this brand. It's all very complex, but all very clever. All you really need to know is that results are top notch.
We also love the hands-on layout of the build, and both retro style and retro approach to taking pictures thanks to physical aperture dials on the XF lenses.
Compared to its predecessor the autofocus is far swifter, there's a new sensor of Fujifilm X100S standards, and even an improvement to the electronic viewfinder's refresh rate when in low light conditions. On the downsides battery life remains the same so-so performer of its predecessor, while there could be more lenses available in the XF range to further widen appeal. But the available lens options - from primes to more "consumer" zoom lenses - is slowly growing and the quality is great.
If you're an action photographer then don't kid yourself, this camera won't be suitable. But if you're after a camera that successfully marries the old school of thought with the new in a visually striking package then there's a lot to love in the Fujifilm X-E2.
PRICE: £749 (body only)
FULL REVIEW: Fujifilm X-E2
Best enthusiast mirrorless camera
Olympus OM-D E-M1
As far as compact system cameras go there's little else as fully featured as the OM-D E-M1 on the market, and there's something cool about the retro-inspired design.
It's not a budget offering by any means, but aside from the price this relatively dinky mirrorless model has everything going for it. It pushed Micro Four Thirds image quality to another level, there's a "floating sensor" image stabilisation system that's awesome, all kinds of accessories to expand into and, as we say, it's a visual treat to the eyes.
The E-M1 is specialist and complex, but in a good way; it's incredibly detailed and leads the way in the compact system camera category. It's only real issue? The Fujifilm X-T1, if you can ignore the gap between the number of lenses available in each respective system; and the Panasonic Lumix GH4 if videography is your thing.
As Olympus wraps up its DSLR line it had to be sure that its modern-world OM-D replacement would be up to the job. And the E-M1 is the proof: a camera that's not only visually stylish but a classy performer too. If you're looking for an accomplished all-rounder then there's arguably no better option in this category, although the Panasonic Lumix GH4 puts up a strong case.
PRICE: £1,899 with 12-40mm lens (at time of writing)
FULL REVIEW: Olympus OM-D E-M1
Fujifilm X-T1
If you're looking for a camera that captures an essence of the old but marries it with up-to-the-minute tech, then look no further than the Fujifilm X-T1.
It's the camera that sits at the helm of the X-series line, has a giant viewfinder aligned to the centre that's a pleasure to use, and lots of physical mode dials arranged around the all-metal body. It's got the balance of visuals and performance just right.
A better battery life and more refined autofocus would see it excel even more, and there are no weather-sealed lenses at launch to join the proofed body (these are due throughout 2014), but even in its current state it's among our favourite compact system cameras.
PRICE: £1,049 (body only)
FULL REVIEW: Fuji X-T1 review
Best mirrorless camera for video
Panasonic Lumix GH4
The Panasonic GH4 isn't just a camera for video capture by any means, as this could easily fit into the "enthusiast" category above. But its ability to capture 4K at usable frame-rates and 1080p at beyond broadcast standard compression makes it a standout product. This is the model that sees the GH series finally land with a bang.
We've used the camera somewhat differently to a DSLR, but haven't found it to limit our abilities at any turn. The sensor size has meant an easy-to-carry device with sufficient zoom from the 16-140mm lens, and the 2,360k-dot OLED electronic viewfinder does a decent job too, even if it's not as impressive as the Fujifilm X-T1 in this regard.
Image quality is roughly on par with its nearest competitors, although processing has been balanced towards sharpness which can sometimes reveal a lack of smooth gradation, with clusters of pixellated colours showing up in areas. That might have cost the GH4 its perfect score, but it's the 4K movie mode that sees the GH4 land in a special place. It's so far ahead of the competition in this regard that it's currently untouchable. We're sure plenty will all but ignore the stills shooting ability and buy a GH4 for its 4K capture capabilities.
It's no longer so much "compact system vs DSLR", it's about which camera is best, and the GH4 ticks so many boxes it'll be known as one of the best cameras to arrive in 2014.
PRICE: £1,299 (body only)
FULL REVIEW: Panasonic Lumix GH4 review
Best full-frame mirrorless camera
Sony Alpha A7
The Sony Alpha A7 is unlike any other compact system camera - because it has a full-frame sensor. But that big point of interest doesn't make it a huge camera: it's small in scale and, at £1,299 for the body only, is the most affordable pathway into full-frame.
We're excited about it, as are the industry and the public: the A7 beat off quality competition to be crowned the Best System Camera 2013 in the Pocket-lint Gadget Awards.
It's a great first step, but there are areas that need to be improved - battery life is poor, and the 28-70mm kit lens isn't great. Grab a couple of spare batteries (or the optional battery grip if you don't mind the additional scale) and the 35mm f/2.8 Zeiss lens and it's stunning though.
The Alpha A7 is a camera out there all on its own. It doesn't feel quite comparable to a full-frame DSLR, but we mean that as a positive. It's a different system, with a different ethos and, combined with the right gear, it'll bring you one thing that's the same as any other system worth its salt: glorious full-frame pictures.
PRICE: £1,299 (body-only)
FULL REVIEW: Sony Alpha A7 review


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Series of plays by Nick Warburton, set in an idiosyncratic restaurant in the Fens
4/4 Polish waitress Zofia has a surprise communication from her brother.
First broadcast: 07 Dec 2012
3/4 It has been raining for weeks, and the river has risen to danger level.
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2/4 It's a full moon. Samuel remembers an old fenland story. Marcia has something on her mind.
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Prison for Man Who Faked Retardation
A Vancouver man was sentenced Friday to 13 months in prison for pretending to be mentally retarded in order to claim disability benefits.
Pete J. Costello, 28, pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to defraud the government and to Social Security fraud. He began receiving disability benefits when he was 8. He was ordered to repay the $59,226 he has received since turning 18.
The scheme came to light last year after he got a traffic ticket in Vancouver, then was videotaped acting normally when he contested the ticket in court.


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Zosia Mamet made a Kickstarter campaign to fund a pretentious folksy music video, and so far, nobody's giving her any money.
Outside of Girls, Ms. Mamet performs with her sister, Clara, in a folk duo called "The Cabin Sisters." Apparently, the band produces a "unique brand of folk via body percussion, banjo and harmonies." (Maybe they could team up with Allison Williams on a banjo version of a Kanye album?)
Their first music video hopeful, for a song called "Bleak Love," is proposed as such: "Visually the video will bounce from opulence to sparseness, French Baroque to a simple, timeless and heartbroken." Sounds amaze, right?
So far, Ms. Mamet's campaign donations are barely higher than Hannah Horvath's bank account. Since the Kickstarter launched on Sunday, she's raised $201 of a $32,000 goal. We're sure her famous dad can always pop in at the last minute to top off the funds.
It's possible that people are getting tired of rich, young celebs asking for money on the Internet (not only is Ms. Mamet a star on a hit HBO show, but her father is famed playwright/director David Mamet). Last month, Zach Braff launced a Kickstarter to fund a Garden State followup film; though Mr. Braff's campaign was successful, some questioned the ethics of a loaded actor asking the public for cash.
"Kickstarter is not an intrusive technology," Chuck Klosterman wrote in his weekly ethics column for the Times magazine. "It's not as if Braff were knocking on doors or harassing pedestrians on the street. For whatever reason, people want to give Braff money. They are actively seeking out the opportunity to do so, fully aware that they'll receive no return on the investment. And just as it would be wrong to force people to pay for a private artistic enterprise they don't want, it would be wrong to stop people from supporting a private artistic enterprise they desire."
Judging by Ms. Mamet's current fundraising status, a French baroque-inspired hipster folk music video is not a private artistic enterprise that anyone desires.


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I know that is seems childish to be scared of storms but once again it's getting dark out and I am panicking. I live in an area of the country that does see tornadic activity and I've never taken a direct hit from a tornado but have seen damage first hand. Everytime a storm brews up I am unable to function. I keep thinking I should move somewhere else but then what, am I going to start panicking over hurricanes or earthquakes? How do I get ahold of myself?
|Mon, 05-27-2013 - 9:40am
I know what you mean but you have to realize that while it seems as though tornadoes destroy half the country every year, they don't. I don't know if it will help or not but maybe do some research on storms and you will find that the probability of being directly hit by one (especially a large one like the recent hit to Oklahoma City) is low. There are a lot of factors involved so you may find out you are in a much safer location than what you think.