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The focus of the SEC this bowl season is on Alabama, as they battle Texas for the BCS National Championship. But nine other SEC teams also find themselves in action this bowl season. This is how I rank the bowl games involving SEC teams in terms of intrigue and national relevance.
10. East Carolina vs. Arkansas - AutoZone Liberty Bowl
In what will likely be the Arkansas swan song of quarterback Ryan Mallett, the Razorbacks get to travel across the Mississippi River to Memphis, Tenn., to take on the East Carolina Pirates out of Conference USA. Out of all the teams qualified for a bowl game, Mallett may not have been able to hand pick a better team to showcase his talents to the NFL. The Pirates rank 57th in the nation in pass defense at 218 yards per game. That puts them behind defensive juggernauts North Texas, Louisiana-Lafayette and Middle Tennessee. Arkansas may not be able to stop anyone, but in this game, they may not have to. Take the over.
9. Connecticut vs. South Carolina – Papajohns.com Bowl
The Connecticut Huskies have gone through an awful lot this year on the field and off the field. Aside from coping with the tragic death of cornerback Jasper Howard, the Huskies' five losses have been by a grand total of 15 points. Meanwhile, the Gamecocks have been about par for the course this year when compared to Gamecock teams from the recent past. South Carolina brings a solid defense to Birmingham, ranked 15th in the nation in total defense, but an offense that's spotty at best. This game will probably be competitive, but nothing about this game is overly compelling other than watching South Carolina LB Eric Norwood for the last time in a Gamecock uniform.
8. Penn State vs. LSU – Capital One Bowl
The Capital One Bowl is usually reserved for the best non-BCS SEC team. The problem is, the best non-BCS SEC team isn't that good this year. Statistically speaking, LSU is the worst offense among the SEC bowl qualifiers. Kind of hard to imagine considering they have two stud wide receivers, Terrance Toliver and Brandon LaFell, and the highest paid offensive coordinator in the conference. Penn State has been hanging around the top 10 all year, and, as always, is ranked near the top of the nation in total defense (8th). Granted, that's largely against Big 10 offenses, which you, me and my dog could probably keep out of the end zone. But honestly, is LSU's offense any different?
7. Northwestern vs. Auburn – Outback Bowl
The offense that isn't present in Orlando at the Capital One Bowl will probably find it's way to Tampa, when Auburn and Northwestern square off in the Outback Bowl. Of all the seven-win teams, Auburn wound up with the most prestigious bowl. Unfortunately, the bowl match-up isn't the greatest. The Tigers are coming off of their best defensive performance of the year, in the 26-21 Iron Bowl loss to Alabama. Match that, and the Tigers win going away. But something tells me that the Northwestern offense, which is averaging 25 points per game, will give Auburn all they can handle. Expect a shootout and some bad defense as you work off your New Years Eve hangover.
6. Kentucky vs. Clemson – Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl
The main to watch this game is C.J. Spiller. The Clemson running back will be making his Tiger finale in Nashville, after being snubbed for a much-deserved trip to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist. Wildcat wide receiver Randall Cobb, probably the best player that you've never heard of, will be returning to his home state, which is mildly intriguing. But there isn't much reason other than Spiller to make this appointment television. The job Rich Brooks has done in Lexington is commendable, but that still doesn't make this game very interesting unless you're wearing blue and white or orange and purple.
5. Oklahoma State vs. Ole Miss – AT&T Cotton Bowl
Ole Miss returns to Dallas for its second straight Cotton Bowl, and will play in the inaugural bowl game inside Jerry World against Oklahoma State. The Rebels are coming off a tough upset loss to intra-state rival Mississippi State, in a game that saw their defense give up 412 yards to the Bulldogs – not exactly an offensive juggernaut. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are looking to rebound from the 27-0 shutout loss to Oklahoma, in a game that saw them gain only 109 yards for the entire game. Both of these teams had conference title aspirations, but never could match the hype that was generated pre-season. This game does provide a chance to salvage a decent season in 2009, and build some momentum towards 2010.
4. Florida vs. Cincinnati – Allstate Sugar Bowl
Yeah, this game may pit two of the top five teams in the nation, but there's a reason that the Vegas Strip lists it as the largest point spread (UF -10.5) of any game this bowl season. And when Vegas says "no contest," you're supposed to listen. Florida picked the worst possible time to play their worst game of the season. They were physically whipped in every aspect of the game in their SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama. They will get their redemption in the Sugar Bowl. Cincinnati hasn't seen a defense like the Gators...well...ever. Bearcat quarterback Tony Pike isn't ready for Jermaine Cunningham, Brandon Spikes and Joe Haden. (Look, an entire paragraph without mentioning Tim Tebow's last game. See CBS, it's possible.)
3. Texas A&M vs. Georgia – Advocare V100 Independence Bowl
This game isn't too intriguing from a talent point-of-view. Neither the Aggies nor the Bulldogs have much of a defense to speak of, and both have the play-makers that either aren't eligible or coming off injuries. What I'm most interested in is watching how Georgia's defense plays against Aggie quarterback Jerrod Johnson, running back Christine Michael and that vaunted offense. The Bulldogs are playing minus three defensive coaches, including former defensive coordinator Willie Martinez. Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line Coach/Recruiting Guru Rodney Garner will be coaching the defense in the bowl game. Garner will likely be auditioning for a defensive coordinator position either with Georgia or elsewhere, so expect him to pull out all the stops.
2. Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech – Chick-Fil-A Bowl
Tennessee safety Eric Berry, who's one of the best players in the conference, will likely be making his final appearance in a Vol uniform in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl, and he will be doing it in his own home town. I wonder if we'll get a 12-hour, two-network love fest celebrating his career? Probably not. Nonetheless, this game is still intriguing. Both squads boast defenses that rank in the top five of their respective conferences, and have running backs (Tennessee's Montario Hardesty and Virginia Tech's Ryan Williams) that will be playing on Sunday's. Plus, we all know Vols head coach Lane Kiffin is a bit crazy. This being his first bowl game as a head coach, you just never know what he's going to do.
1. Alabama vs. Texas – Citi BCS National Championship Game
Is there really any other option for the best SEC bowl game? Alabama looks to take home the fourth straight crystal football for the SEC, and the fifth in the last seven years. Had the conference championship games not been played, Texas would probably be the favorite. But after Texas waited till the very last second to stave off upset-minded Nebraska and Alabama laid the whippin' on No. 1 Florida, the Crimson Tide travels west as the consensus favorite. My initial reaction to this game was that Alabama would win by four...touchdowns. But Vegas sees it a lot closer than that, so I'm inclined to follow the money. With a month to prepare (which is ridiculous that we have to wait that long), the Longhorns have plenty of time to figure out how to handle the duo of Tide defensive tackle Terrance Cody and linebacker Rolando McClain. This one comes down to a Leigh Tiffin field goal attempt late, in a game that comes close to matching the last title game played in Pasadena.
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ಹದಿಮೂರರ ಹರೆಯದಲ್ಲೇ ಹಾವುಗಳೊಡನೆ ಸರಸವಾಡಲು ಆರಂಭಿಸಿದ ಗೌರೀಶಂಕರ್ ಈಗ ತಮ್ಮ ಈ ಅಪೂರ್ವ ಕೌಶಲವನ್ನು ಸರೀಸೃಪಗಳ ಅಶೋಧತ ಜಗತ್ತಿನ ಅನ್ವೇಷಣೆಗೆ ಬಳಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಗೌರೀಶಂಕರ್ ಪ್ರಕೃತ ಆಗುಂಬೆಯ ಮಳೆ ಅರಣ್ಯ ಸಂಶೋಧನ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ  (ಎಆರ್ಆರ್ಎಸ್) ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣಾಧಿಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿ ದುಡಿಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈ ಹಿಂದೆ ಅವರು ವನ್ಯಮೃಗ ತಪಾಸಣಾಧಿಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿ, ಶಿಕ್ಷಣಾಧಿಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಶೋಧಕರಾಗಿ ದುಡಿದಿದ್ದು  ಇವೆಲ್ಲವುಗಳ ಒಟ್ಟು ಅನುಭವದ ಆಧಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಹೊಸ ಹುದ್ದೆಯನ್ನು ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುವುದು ಸುಲಭ ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ಅಂತೆಯೇ ಅವರು ಈ ಹುದ್ದೆಗೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಕ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯಾಗಿ ರೂಪುಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಆಗುಂಬೆಯ ದಟ್ಟ ಆಡವಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿದ್ದುಕೊಂಡು ಕಾಳಿಂಗ ಸರ್ಪದ ಜೀವನ ಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಗೌರೀಶಂಕರ್ ಈ ವಿಷಯದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶ್ವದಲ್ಲೇ ಪ್ರಥಮ ಸಾಹಸಿ ಎನಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕಾಳಿಂಗ ಸರ್ಪಗಳು ಗೂಡುಕಟ್ಟುವ ಬಗೆಯಿಂದ ಹಿಡಿದು ಅವುಗಳ ಮಿಲನ, ಪ್ರಜನನ, ಸ್ವಜಾತಿಯ ಉರಗಗಳನ್ನೇ ಹಿಡಿದು ತಿನ್ನುವ ಅವುಗಳ ಸ್ವಭಾವ ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಒಟ್ಟಾರೆ ನಡವಳಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ನಿಕಟವಾಗಿ, ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಗಮನಿಸಿ ಅಭ್ಯಸಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಗೌರೀಶಂಕರ್ ನಿಜವಾದ ಅರ್ಥದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಹಸಿಗರೆನಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಬಿಬಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ನ್ಯಾಶನಲ್ ಜಿಯೋಗ್ರಫಿಕ್ ಟಿವಿ ವಾಹಿನಿಗಳು ರೂಪಿಸಿರುವ "ಕಿಂಗ್ ಆ್ಯಂಡ್ ಐ', "ಸೀಕ್ರೆಟ್ಸ್ ಆಫ್ ಕಿಂಗ್ ಕೋಬ್ರಾ' ಮೂದಲಾದ ಅನೇಕ ರೋಮಾಂಚಕ ವನ್ಯಮೃಗ ಸಾಕ್ಷ್ಯ ಚಿತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಗೌರೀಶಂಕರ್ ಪ್ರಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು ವಿಶ್ವ ಗಮನವನ್ನು ಸೆಳೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
120ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು  ಕಾಳಿಂಗ ಸರ್ಪಗಳನ್ನು ದಯನೀಯ ಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಿಂದ ಪಾರುಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಹೆಗ್ಗಳಿಕೆ ಗೌರೀಶಂಕರ್ ಅವರ ಪಾಲಿಗಿದೆ. ಕಾಳಿಂಗ ಸರ್ಪಗಳ ಜೀವನ ಕ್ರಮಣಿಕೆ ಕುರಿತಾಗಿ ಅವರು ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಿರುವ ಅತ್ಯಮೂಲ್ಯ ಮಾಹಿತಿಗಳು ಹೊಸ ಚಿಂತನೆಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಬೆಳಕು ಚೆಲ್ಲಿವೆ. ಕಾಳಿಂಗ ಸರ್ಪಗಳ ಈ ಅಂತಿಮ ಹಾಗೂ ಅನನ್ಯ ನೆಲೆವೀಡನ್ನು ಸಂರಕ್ಷಿಸಬೇಕಾದ ಸಂದೇಶದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಗೌರೀಶಂಕರ್ ತಮ್ಮ ಅನೇಕ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ವಿಶ್ವದ ಉದ್ದಗಲವನ್ನು ತಲುಪುವ ಯತ್ನ ನಡೆಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
Way back in 2002, it was my good friend (Late.)Raju who sparked my interest to explore the Eastern Ghats for King Cobras. But this idea lay dormant till I met a few volunteers from KANS (Kenneth Anderson Nature Society) who introduced me to Mr. Ramanamurthy, Director, Green Mercy. Green Mercy is an NGO at Srikakulum District that has been rescuing and rehabilitating domestic and wild animals for over 15 years now. That is how my trail led me to Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh this time.
King cobras hold a special charm and have lured me as far as I can remember but to say Andhra Pradesh has probably charmed me much before is not an exaggeration. As a child I spent my summer holidays here and hold many pleasurable memories that I cherish. One such memory is of my uncles narrating descriptive stories of how tribals secretly lived in the mountains and descended once in a while to shop. This created a sense of mystery which I was so eager to solve. I was finally here with the same mystical and adventuristic feeling to exclusively look for king cobras and maybe encounter the tribes too.
Between 2009 and 2011 three king cobras were reportedly killed in Srikakulam District. My plan was to visit these places to check the habitat, meet witnesses, understand people's perception and fathom the gravity of the situation.
We zeroed in on Seethampeta and Gangammapeta, where the kings were killed earlier. These villages form part of the Eastern Ghats that stretch up to Orissa. The terrain is a mixture of mountains and plains.
First, we visited Gangammapeta where a king was killed just months ago in April 2011. Another king cobra was reportedly killed in 2009 at the same place.
I was eager to get first hand information and waited to speak to people who were involved in the act. This meant I needed to win their confidence. My knowledge of the local language and mentioning about my family's association (My mom's village is just 8km from here) with the place did the trick.
People readily opened up and narrated the story quite enthusiastically. I was told that the snake was spotted moving along a fence and then moved into a building used to store firewood and had coiled up.
A huge snake such as this certainly attracts attention and within minutes the whole village had gathered to watch it. The king cobra obviously panicked and moved out of the building and that was when this 12 footer was killed with a stick and later burnt.
A sad story for me but a heroic one for many there! However I was happy that they agreed not to kill the next time they see one and instead call for rescue.
Our next stop was at Seethampeta where a king was killed in 2009. I did not get a chance to meet the people here but visited the Government Science College in Srikakulam where the Green Mercy team had preserved the specimen in formalin. I had hoped to collect a sample from this for DNA analysis. And this meant I needed some formalin. Our look out for this chemical turned out to be one hilarious and memorable event that day.
We had already checked more than eight pharmaceuticals in town and were turned down saying they did not have any such 'ointment' or 'tonic'! We finally came to 'Venu's Surgical' a well stocked pharmaceutical in town. I waited in the car while KLN Murthy (a MSc graduate with good knowledge about the natural history who joined me on this trip along with Mr.Ramanamurthy) approached them. We were lucky that they stocked it but being a restricted drug they refused to sell it over the counter. They brushed Murthy off and remained glued to the TV watching 'Secrets of the King Cobra' translated in Telugu! Our man, Murthy immediately asked if they would sell him the chemical if he introduced the person in that documentary ('Me') to them. They obviously thought this guy was crazy and agreed. He then asked me to come over. Totally unaware I went ahead and then saw what the term 'jaw drop' meant! Not only were they shocked, thrilled and excited to talk to me they happily sold us the formalin that night. A memorable incident which will stay with us all our lives. The king at the college looked quite big and I felt his head was much bigger than that of an average sized king found in Agumbe.
I was not lucky enough to see a live one during this visit. Until now we believed that king cobras preferred areas with heavy rainfall and high humidity but this visit changed this perception altogether. It would be very interesting to study how kings live under the dry climate and in shrub forests.
Before leaving, I met Mr. Thayoub, Deputy Conservator Forests, a very courteous and enthusiastic gentleman. Looking at the enthusiasm of the forest department, people and with support from NGOs like Green Mercy, we are very keen to initiate projects in the coming year.
Authors: Sharmila & Gowri Shankar
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dear gowri shanker, iam from karnataka working for national seeds corporation in hyderabad.your effort for protection and developing great reptile is really highly appreciable it is a bless from God only to you.keep continue your effort. wishes are there from all corner of the world as well as bless from god.
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nice to hear fromu abut kobra. best of luck for your future project.


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> half slices. As that cooked I added three good sized cloves of garlic,
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That! That! There I was told
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Mary Sutter is a brilliant, headstrong midwife from Albany, New York, who has aspirations of becoming a surgeon. Determined to overcome the inherent prejudices against women in medicine - and eager to escape her recent heartbreak - Mary leaves home and travels to Washington, D. C. to help tend to the legions of Civil War wounded. Under the guidance of William Stipp and James Blevins - two surgeons who unwittingly fall in love with Mary's courage, will, and stubbornness in the face of suffering - and resisting her mother's desperate pleas for her to come home and assist with the birth of her twin sister's baby, Mary pursues her medical career in the desperately overwhelmed hospitals of Washington.
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I wrote that review too soon....revise to total sparkles & feels heavy (tacky/sticky) on skin. Yes, wears well, but it doesn't compete with other products in same category.
Got samples from Sephora. In tone & medium... They are really close in color until seeing in natural light... Id choose more neutal beige Tone over the Medium as the medium has 'orangey' rather tan golden overtones... But it still blended out well so i didnt look like a pumpkin. I may consider purchasing... Really nice finish... I didn't detect any sparkles from my samples.
The texture of this moisturizer was fine, but unfortunately once I held a mirror to my face I could see sparkles everywhere very much like Edward Cullen. The glitter settled into my pores, into everything. Apparently this used to be available without shimmer, but now is only available with shimmer. So disappointed, because I used my ulta rewards to purchase this, and because I had to return it, I lost the discount I earned. Such a shame this was so sparkly, because I really liked the feel of it.
When I want a bit of a change from my laura mercier tinted moisturizer, I switch to this. Have used stila foundations for years and still love them. This goes on smooth, blends easily and never changes color or looks cakey. I use my finger tips to apply then smooth with a damp makeup sponge. I have older, dry to normal skin with a few age spots. I don't need heavy coverage so love the tinted moisturisers and lightweight foundations.
I was doing some research on tinted moisturizers and noted that this page still says what a good value the PC sheet tint is versus the Stila. Now that PC is $17/1 oz, they are much more comparable in pricing and PC is not the value that it once was.
I can assure you without a doubt that this is the product I own Maya. And I can also assure you that there are definitely sparkles left on my palm when I am done. There are also reviewers at mu alley who complain about this. Also, I used Fair as I am cool toned, not warm toned, and it definitely has a pinky undertone which many porcelain skinned people do not want. Glad it works for you but not everyone is the same!
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Tried this in the lightest color - looked a bit pink on my hand but when I put it on it blended quite well, not super pink. It was thick and creamy and blended very smoothly. I noticed afterwards that I had sparkles on my hand but on my face, it didn't look overly sparkly, just very subtle. This was quite moisturizing - but not greasy - so I put powder over top my t-zone as I have combo skin. PC says this is similar to thier's but I like PC's better - no pink undertone, no sparkles and higher spf.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Friday Discussion: Who Makes The Best Adventure Modules?
Bonus question: What's your favorite module of all time?
A random commenter in the first 24 hours will win a pdf copy of Introduction to Irrin!
Let's B.S. our Friday away. Comment below!
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- rainswept said...
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- January 30, 2009 at 9:33 AM
- Mad Brew said...
I'm going to agree with Rainswept here, I think Paizo has the lion's share of best modules currently. But I do prefer the longer Adventure Paths.
My favorite module of all time is without question I6: Ravenloft. It broke the adventure mold when it was released and I have very fond memories playing through it and later running it.
- January 30, 2009 at 9:50 AM
- Gleichman said...
Ravenloft is going to have to take the nod for best all time, how many other modules have spawned an entire game line?
Question, was this before or after White Wolf's Vampire?
Other than that, I have to go with the original ICE Middle Modules. Wonderfuly done with fantastic art. I haven't seen their like since.
I do have to give a passing shout out to original Deadlands and early Shadowrun. Although they had their faults (often very serious), they had some great ideas.
In today's worlds, I don't have much contact with Modules. Most game lines I follow only do supplements, and I think they suffer for it in the market.
- January 30, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Bonemaster said...
Currently, I'd go with Paizo as well. I like the fact that most are not the classic dungeon crawl.
As for best modules. The Desert of Desolation series would be my vote.
BTW - I should be not be eligible for the prize (since I reviewed the product in question and have an advance copy so to speak)
- January 30, 2009 at 10:23 AM
- Geoffrey said...
My favorite current module publisher is Expeditious Retreat Press (ERP), which publishes old-school AD&D modules under the OSRIC rubric. My favorite ERP module is The Pod-Caverns of the Sinister Shroom, by Matthew Finch.
My favorite modules of all time are Gary Gygax's three D modules. If I had to pick just one, I'd go with D2: The Shrine of the Kuo-Toa.
- January 30, 2009 at 10:35 AM
- Amityville Mike said...
I'll admit that I haven't purchased a module by any of the current crop of publishers. I'm much more inclined to build my own adventures from scratch, so I can't comment on the quality of recent publications.
My favorite module of all time, however, is In Search of the Unknown simply because it allows every referee a great amount of room to riff on the threadbare structure provided and to truly make it his or her own.
- January 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM
- blackpharaoh said...
Another vote for Paizo here.
My favorite is probably Ravenloft. I loved that adventure when it was new. I see its flaws now, but at the time it was amazing.
- January 30, 2009 at 11:27 AM
- Scott said...
I would have to agree with Paizo, but that is based on their Dungeon magazines circa 2004-2006. I've bought very few gaming products since then and what things I have bought have not blown me away.
And, as I've said elsewhere, S4 Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth is my personal favorite.
- January 30, 2009 at 2:07 PM
- Alex Schroeder said...
On my own blog, I argue that for my own games I've liked Necromancer Games better than Paizo or Goodman Gamces.
- January 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM
- Blotz said...
Just as products I'm really impressed with stuff from Troll Lord Games right now.
My fave?
To run? Keep on the Borderlands.
To play? Isle of Dread
- January 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM
- P_Armstrong said...
I enjoy reading Paizo's adventures but I'm not too sure I would enjoy playing or running one - even if it was converted to something like B/X, S&W or C&C.
I actually don't mind some of the 4E adventures I have seen as they are mostly set pieces, have some new takes on things and would be easy to covert to a system I would prefer.
I have got the most mileage out of Necromancer's adventures so I would have to say them. Barakus is the "tent pole" for my current C&C campaign.
Honestly, the adventures I have enjoyed reading the most lately are Sham's one-pagers for Dismal Depths and Mike's 2-pagers for Stonehell.
As for favorite all time... Keep on the Borderlands or Lost City.
- January 30, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- Sean said...
I agree that Paizo has the best production standards at the moment, but I don't care too much for the style that's popular at the moment (Called dungeonpunk on some parts of the internet). The favourite module I ever played was Shadows over Bogenhofen for the old Warhammer Fantasy RPG. Great player handouts and a nice mix of grim and humorous. There were two or three sequels, but I never got to play them.
- January 30, 2009 at 9:41 PM
- Brian said...
My favorite module ever was Tomb of Horrors... I think I lost about 40 characters in there over the years...
- January 31, 2009 at 12:48 AM
- Mark Gedak said...
I'm a subscriber to the Paizo module/supplement sets, and was a subscriber to the DCC line until it dropped 3.5. But the modules, that I enjoy most and are most expectant for are the work of Wolfgang's Open Design.
Empire of the Ghouls being my current favourite.
- January 31, 2009 at 7:40 AM
- Zachary The First said...
Random dice roll time...
Scott! You've won the pdf copy of Intro to Irrin. Shoot me an email at mail.rpgblog(at)gmail.com, and I'll send it over!
Thanks, guys!
- January 31, 2009 at 5:59 PM


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Retirement in the nursing field. - page 7
There is an issue going on at health care facilities about nurses who are still working as nurses well into their 60's and 70's. Assuming everyone ages differently, consider the effects of aging (such as decrease in vision,... Read More
- 1Feb 13, '13 by joanna73 GuideWe can't stereotype based on age. I've worked with 70 year old Doctors and nurses who are sharp and could run circles around many of us. Working and learning probably keeps them motivated. Retirement equals decline for some people, so unless they are unsafe, or they voluntarily retire, allow him/ her to work.
- 1Feb 13, '13 by MulanQuote from Esme12An archival or historical document?, this page is dated 10/18/2012.Always read the fine print........
This is an archival or historical document. It may not reflect current policies or procedures.
"Your full retirement age is 65 and 2 months"
The retirement was changed to 67....IF you want 100% of your benefit.......in an effort to reduce "government spending" and the strain of the "entitlements" of social security and medicare.
It's all about the fine print
Retirement Planner: Full Retirement Age
1937 or earlier 65 1938 65 and 2 months 1939 65 and 4 months 1940 65 and 6 months 1941 65 and 8 months 1942 65 and 10 months 1943--1954 66 1955 66 and 2 months 1956 66 and 4 months 1957 66 and 6 months 1958 66 and 8 months 1959 66 and 10 months 1960 and later 67
- 1Feb 13, '13 by nancy324I have got to chuckle over this. I went to nursing school when I was 53, finished in record time, and was hired immediately. I'm currently in my 60's and work 12 hour night shifts. My managers tell me that I am an excellent critical care nurse and they wish there were more like me; please don't even think about retiring! I agree. I love my job, my patients, and the ever changing scene in critical care. It stretches my mind. I also enjoy mentoring new nurses and helping them find their flow. I will work until I fall over or my best friend tells me it's time to throw in the towel.
- 3Feb 13, '13 by jrwestI think this is pretty sad. Do any of you really think that someone would want to nurse into their 70's?
They are being forced to. They stay because they have a job. If they quit, no- one is going to hire them in any capacity of any kind. Not even Burger King.
And if a person doesn't qualify for benefits yet, what are they supposed to do?
By the time my age group comes to retirement , the age will be upped to 70. And if I continue under the stress I ( or any of my co-workers) are at, we won't have to worry about retiring/living til 70 .
And I'm sure the government will be happy to not have to pay.
- 2Feb 13, '13 by cuhomeI value the young, new grad nurses for their "cutting edge" education... they've just graduated and have the most current information, which, as a 62-year old nurse, is invaluable to me! I love to consult with the newer grads! At the other end of the spectrum, I value the knowledge and wisdom that the older nurse has gained through years of experience. One thing that has always disturbed me in the nursing profession, from the time I was a new grad through the present, is the tendency to "eat our own". Collaboration is a tool that is so valuable, yet is often overlooked; why this is, I don't know. Perhaps it is related to competition between nurses. But young or old, collaboration can help nurses and patients, alike! As far as disabilities, these can happen at any age. The ability to manage the physical demands of a job should be evaluated identically, across the board, without regard to age.
- 5Feb 13, '13 by roser13As OP has not chosen to come back and visit his/her post, I am forced to conclude that the suspicion that he/she was researching a topic for a school paper is likely correct.
Certainly, many responders have given the OP plenty to write about....
Wonder how instructors these days feel about "research" derived from an online forum?
- 1Feb 13, '13 by marycarneyQuote from jrwestI think you are mistaken about a good many nurses. The ones I know who have remained active into their 70s (and I can name a dozen or so of my acquaintance) do so because they love their jobs, their patients and the mental stimulation of clinical situations. NONE of them work because they 'have to'.I think this is pretty sad. Do any of you really think that someone would want to nurse into their 70's?
They are being forced to. They stay because they have a job. If they quit, no- one is going to hire them in any capacity of any kind. Not even Burger King.
And if a person doesn't qualify for benefits yet, what are they supposed to do?
By the time my age group comes to retirement , the age will be upped to 70. And if I continue under the stress I ( or any of my co-workers) are at, we won't have to worry about retiring/living til 70 .
And I'm sure the government will be happy to not have to pay.
I am 57 and have ZERO plans to retire. I just completed my MSN and yesterday passed the CCRN Pediatric exam for the first time. There are PLENTY of reasons to stay active and remain employed. A paycheck is only one of them.
- 3Feb 13, '13 by silverbat, ASN, RN<<<Even handicapped nurses, of any age, who can not walk well, can occasionally find areas of nursing where they can still nurse.[/QUOTE]>>
As a nurse in my med-50's with severe arthritis and using a cane to ambulate because of "not being able to walk well'...I betcha I can work rings around you any day!! I may be slower getting somewhere, but there ain't a thing I am unable to do when I get there and my 20+ years of nursing are sure gonna help me when I do arrive!!
That being said, I know there will come a day when I may not be able to do the job that I love to do and will have to go to a less ambulatory type position and I will do so when that time comes, until then.............
I have taught CPR as well for 5 years and, no, I don't crawl around on the floor, but I can CPR with the best of them...ask my ER triage/Code blue team!!!
Sorry, but this just pushed my buttons.. I hate it when sterotyping goes on.
- 0Feb 13, '13 by pgrn33Remember 30 years ago and there were questions about how old is too old for a hip replacement or a valve replacement? The answer was invariably, it depends on the patient. The same holds true for nursing retirement...it depends on the nurse! No, there should not be mandatory retirement requirements for nurses. Yes there should be supportive transition for nurses getting close to retirement. I am 60 and plan on working full time for 7 more years and part time after that as long as my body and mind are willing.
- 2Feb 13, '13 by mingjal935I am 70 years of age. On the 12 December 2012 I received my Bachelor of Nursing degree from QUT here is Australia. I intend to take up full-time nursing and will retire when I reach somewhere between 85 and 95 years of age. At seventy I consider myself fit, strong and intelligent. People should get away from the false idea that people loose intellectual capability as they get older. Modern day research has demonstrated that as we age our brains still generate new neurons. It has been demonstrated that older people are slower at learning.However, it has also been demonstrate that older people have an elevated retention rate. The best nurses are those with maturity as their lives are rich in experience.


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By Dom Nicastro
No, the Primetime Emmy Awards hasn't added a category for Best Digital Experience or Best Performing Web CMS.
But Web CMS and customer experience will be a major behind-the-scenes component on the day the television awards show announces its nominees online at the Emmys website.
Acquia, which provides a platform for content, community and commerce, is powering that website with its Acquia Cloud — which was also the Web CMS engine behind the Grammys — that includes an elastic infrastructure and delivery solutions for Drupal.
"It's critical that our site performs at its very best," Marc Wade, executive director of digital for the Television Academy, said in a statement. "That's why we sought a technology partner with the experience and Drupal expertise to ensure TelevisionAcademy.com scales to meet the massive demand generated by the Emmys and other events, and that search led us to Acquia."
The Numbers
So let's dig into the numbers. Demand for the awards shows' website and content on nomination days is through the roof.
Last year during the Emmy nominations – due out Thursday this year — Emmys.com saw 719,000 unique visitors and 3.5 million page views, according to Chuck Fishman, media, entertainment and publishing director at Acquia. And 300,000 came via mobile.
After the nominations are announced on a live webcast, the interest continues through all the events and content that lead up to the telecast of the Primetime Emmy Awards. That night, during the pre-show, the telecast and post-show, TelevisionAcademy.com (which feeds into Emmys.com) offers information on all the nominees, behind the scenes interviews and moments with the night's winners and presenters with a second-screen experience, "Backstage Live."
Why Acquia?
CMSWire asked Jess Iandiorio, vice president of product marketing at Acquia, what sets the Acquia CMS apart from the competition. Acquia, she said, takes a holistic approach to resiliency. It starts with giving customers access to tools that "test and validate" the quality of their application, such as Acquia Insight.READ MORE
Acquia Cloud Platform-as-a-Service Delivers for Entertainment's Biggest Nights
By Anthony Ha
It's been a busy few months for Time Inc. Not only has the publishing company spun out from Time Warner, it has also revamped the websites for its publications Time, Money, and Fortune. Now Sports Illustrated is launching a new website, and new products, too.
I got a quick tour of the website last week, and the change struck me as a bit more dramatic than the company's other recent redesigns. Jim Delorenzo, vice president and general manager of SI.com described it as a "soup to nuts" rebuild (based on Drupal's content management system) of both the website you see and the backend publishing tools. Instead of a standard magazine landing page, the Sports Illustrated homepage has been transformed into an endless stream of customizable modules that can feature different kinds of content, like sports scores and video highlights.
Naturally, it's also a responsive design that will adjust the layout to accommodate different screen sizes, including those of a smartphone or tablet. Publisher Brendan Ripp said it's designed to incorporate a variety of different ad formats, including native ads, as well. (You can see a sample expanding ad in the screenshot below.)
Even though this comes a few weeks after the spinout, Paul Fichtenbaum, editor of the Time Inc. Sports Group, said the timing is actually just "a great coincidence."
"We started this process before anything related to the spinout was announced," Delorenzo added.
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Top Toy Trends of 2012
From dancing robots and app-enabled puzzles to great new building sets and family games, the latest toys we're seeing at this year's Toy Fair are sure to bring the fun.
By Nicole Price Fasig
Robotic Friends
What kid doesn't love robots? It's hard not to with adorable devices like the dancing robots we've been seeing on the show floor. This year's crop boast a whole host of new moves as robotic technology advances. Other cool robots we're seeing can draw, battle, and do tricks on command.
Pictured: Tosy's Robo Disco may just be a prototype, but it definitely drew a crowd on the show floor. This charismatic dancing fool boasts a whole host of moves and will groove to whatever music you have on. It won't be out until fall, but we're looking forward to more fun with this adorable 'bot.


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