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A double-sided brush to apply eye shadow, without mixing colours.
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Sisley is a luxury beauty brand, created in 1976 by Hubert d'Ornano who was one of the first to use botanical essences in cosmetology. Sisley's formulas contain powerful synergies of plant extracts and the brand is renowned for its' anti-aging range, face masks and award winning suncare. Sisley make-up is a more recent addition and also boasts additional skincare benefits, whilst the fragrance has a cult following and makes a superb gift for any occasion.
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The need for a fancy identity-management system to control access to IT systems depends on how big and complex you are and how much pain your company can take. Linda DiPaola, with less than 500 employees to track, does just fine without any system at all.
DiPaola, director of internal audit at Empire Resorts, a New York gaming and resort management firm, depends on process, not technology, and it's working perfectly well.
DiPaola says her approach is all about managing risk. From an access control perspective, that means upholding the sanctity of segregation of duties and ensuring that user permissions to IT systems match business needs. There's also making sure departures, promotions, and the like prompt changes to user access appropriately.
Empire Resorts consists of a host of many nonintegrated systems, DiPaola explains, so she watches just two systems closely: the financial reporting and gaming applications. If she were to monitor much more, "we'd have to hire another person," she says.
Once a week, Empire's personnel department notifies the IT department of new hires, transfers, and departures. Once a year, the IT staff prints out its access list and sends it to department heads, who confirm or question the access of users they should know personally. The system works, DiPaola says.
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But size does matter, according to Jackie Gilbert, a cofounder of identity management software maker SailPoint Technologies. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act does require reviews of user access, as part of its Section 404 provisions around internal controls over financial reporting. But a "scan the spreadsheet printout" approach is hardly practical for large organizations with thousands of employees.
Complicating matters is a cultural barrier between IT and business functions. SailPoint recently commissioned an independent survey by the Ponemon Institute, published in late February. Among the survey's most alarming findings: Two-thirds of the 627 respondent companies said their IT and business functions collaborated rarely or not at all on identity management.
"The tech guy doesn't know the people and business roles," Gilbert says. "The business manager knows the people, but doesn't understand the cryptic permissions."
Then there's the issue of review frequency. Most of the 100 compnaies SailPoint surveyed go through IT access reviews, Gilbert says. "A few do it annually. These appear to be the ones who are really good at managing their auditors, and I'd argue it's less effective of a control."
For a major financial service firm with tens of thousands of employees and hundreds or thousands of applications to access, "doing that sort of quarterly access review is quite a nightmare," Gilbert says.
SailPoint is one of many software firms in the business of automating such processes. Others include major players such as Computer Associates, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Novell, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, and EMC as well as dozens of smaller companies.
Like DiPaola, William Baumer has so far resisted taking the identity-management technology plunge. Baumer, senior vice president of compliance and audit for First Marblehead Corp., said in an e-mail that his company is considering single sign-on solutions to strengthen access controls and make life easier for the roughly 1,000 employees at the student loan bank. But, he says, "We are finding that the solutions are very expensive and difficult to justify from an ROI perspective."
Baumer is not alone in his sticker shock. The Ponemon survey found that half the responding organizations with fewer than 5,000 employees viewed the cost of such systems as a major obstacle. But the survey also indicated that 59 percent of respondents in companies with less than 5,000 employees used identity-management and access-management software anyway (a full 67 percent of those with more than 5,000 employees did).
In terms of access rights, Baumer says First Marblehead uses a "least privilege" model, where the employees receive the minimum access required to get their jobs done. New access requires permission from the worker's immediate manager, the data owner, and in extraordinary circumstances, the chief information security officer.
Creating ID Systems, And Using Them
Despite the apparent penetration of access-control systems, half the respondents said they were unable to manage identity, the Ponemon survey found.
This should come as no surprise. Access controls have had it rough since mainframes gave way to IT architectures involving distributed computer systems on every employee's desktop. By the time access-control software tamed the chaos of controlling user access to complex and distributed IT systems (as opposed to one big-iron machine), the Web came along and made it cheap to invite suppliers, service providers, partners, and customers into the system as well.
Then Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and state breach notification statutes conspired to elevate what were mainly issues of data security and efficiency into vivid legal concerns.
The idea of "federated" identity management software is the latest to come along to address the Web-enabled world. It involves creating procedural and technical frameworks where partners assuage one another's angst regarding employees' mutual system access. But while that concept sounds good, the basics are often ignored.
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"I can't tell you how many Fortune 500 organizations we talked to where the CFO hadn't changed his password in 3 years," says Justin Morrow, a partner with Control Solutions, which helps companies develop and test internal controls in advance of compliance audits. Or, he says, system administrator types with god-like "super-user" access status leave their passwords on Post-It notes stuck to monitors for anyone to read.
Solid access processes remain paramount, Morrow says, because without them, you can't establish a system capable of easily proving effective IT access compliance. But the landscape is getting so complex that technology is becoming more of a mandatory element in that effort as well, he says.
"I always used to tell people that it wasn't about technology; it was about process," Morrow says. "Now we're starting to see how burdensome it can be without the technology."
Morrow says his experience has been that a minority of companies has implemented more elaborate identity management systems, which can range from the low hundreds of thousands of dollars to about $1 million. That spending, he explains, often takes the realization that access-control compliance reviews are costing hundreds of hours of consultant time to justify action.
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Tomato Purée (49%), Tomatoes (19%), Onion, Peppers (10%), Jalapeño Peppers (2%), Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Modified Maize Starch, Sugar, Garlic Purée, Coriander, Capsicum Extract
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Typical Values | Per 40g (%*) | Per 100g |
Energy | 56kJ/13kcal (1%*) | 141kJ/33kcal |
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of which saturates | <0.1g (<1%*) | <0.1g |
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Is Nile, like the river in Egypt, too weird to use possibly as a middle name? And do you think it is better for a boy or girl? I am considering it for my sons name. Thanks, Lana
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Just hours after Ray Horton was released from his contract with the Arizona Cardinals, he was hired by the Cleveland Browns as defensive coordinator.
Horton's contract is for four years and $8 million, according to Arizona Sports' Kyndra de St. Aubin.
It was expected the coach would find work quickly and initial speculation led to Cleveland.
While Bruce Arians was finishing up his introductory press conference as the Cardinals' next head coach, Horton to Cleveland was confirmed first by ESPN's Adam Schefter and then the team.
Horton told de St. Aubin he received a phone call Friday from the Browns to discuss the job with him. He had interviewed with the Browns for their head coaching position earlier in the month and felt it was a good interview.
Horton believes the Browns' defense has a ton of upside and is an extraordinary young team.
Cleveland is assembling a new staff, led by first-time head coach Rob Chudzinski. The Browns have also landed Michael Lombardi as the vice president of player personnel.
Horton is flying to Cleveland Friday night to meet with team officials.
Horton interviewed for the Cardinals' head coaching job, and has been the architect of their defense over the last two seasons. In 2012, Arizona ranked 12th in the league in total defense.
In Arizona he was the defensive coordinator for Ken Whisenhunt, who took a job as the San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator on Thursday.
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Shepherded Thought IIIn any language, culture, or society - no matter how small, certain measures are taken to maintain simplistic ideals. So if one is to take a thoughtful, new idea into society hoping that it will improve the world of the future; he will then be scoffed at as a raving lunatic and caged until he conforms with what is deemed normal.
I told a lie once - you remembNumber 6 [A compilation from the FAST AND LOOSE SERIES]I told a lie once -you remember.It was the day I told you that I could change -that was a lie.I am not pretending anymore -I cannot change.This is who I am -live with it.Because -for better or worse.I do...[More Questions]Why are questions regarding happiness the hardest to answer?Why do some people argue that animals do not have a soul when they have just as much right to be here as we do?What does peace of mind smell like?If it does not smell, what does it taste like?If it does not taste, what does it sound like?If it does not sound, what does it look like?If it does not look, what does it feel like?If it can only be perceived by one of our senses is it really peace of mind?[Philosophical Discussion Ended]Maybe tomorrow I will smell the roses.Maybe the next day I'll push daisies.At the end of the day -Who knows, who cares.
A HERO WITHIN USIn the battle between light and darknessWhere do we choose to standWe only live as mortalsPowerless beyond the fortress of lifeWe grow like weedsWe rust like steelOur true self perchesWithin the inner realm of our soulThat depicts a diversity of values unraveledLife is laced with controversyWe decide to possess the qualityOf a true heart and soul.We choose between good and evilWho we are lies within usEvery courage we haveEvery love we shareEvery gift that God has givenBring us to our glory and fall.We are unique in our own wayWe battle life to survive and inspire othersA determined heartA generous act of bravery and kindnessIs where our heart and soul liesFor there is a hero within each of us.
Far from PerfectI cannot stand hypocrisy,though I know I'm guilty of it.I care nothing for dishonesty,but I've told a lie or two.I do not condone betrayal,yet I've set a few firesalong the way.I would never blame anotherif the blame was mine to take.My intention was never to hurt you,but it happened just the same.I do not expect forgiveness,I doubt I could give iteither way.I would never claim perfection,though I am a perfectionist.This just means I never finish anything,because I'm never happy with how it ends.So I guess you could sayI'm far from perfect.I would certainly agree.At least I'm honest about it,just as sure as the words you read.
Bullet HoleI'll burn you on my wrists,And carve you in my skin,Till you run through me like a second set of veins,Sweet poison electrifying all the never's in my body,Each writhing nerve a reminder that you, Arrest me.Stop me, Shock me, End me.Lightning strikes,Searing you on my forever.
And Tonight My Prayer Was XIIAnd tonight my prayer was:I don't care who remembers what. Eventually everyone who remembers will be gone. And then everyone who remembers them will be gone.And then, someday soon, a boy just like me will be born, on a planet just like this one, in a universe a thousand infinities away. And he will fall in love as I did, and he will hate as I did, and he'll fuck up the same as I did, and he'll open his eyes like a child, and he'll wish he was blind.And then he will die. Once he's gone, people will remember only how he died; only say 'he was a nice lad' or 'he went out doing what he loved.'And then they'll forget, and die.And the people who remember them will forget, and die.And then, someday soon, a boy just like me will be born, on a planet just like this one... And so it will be forever hereafter.Amen.
And Tonight My Prayer Was XIIIAnd tonight my prayer was:You once asked me: "Why do you look to the ground when you walk?""So I can see where I am treading." I said. "Why do you look to the sky?" I, equally bemused.With a smile you reply "So I can see where I'm going."Amen.
The TrekThe Path is trembling, This may be my death.This climb is killing me with bad footing and nearly impossible paths. Such lack of life on this trek as well as food.This challenge has taken me, I have found a new hell for myself.I'm sick of this now. It is worse from what I was leaving.This suffering and pain Why? I asked for something else.From halfway up, I'm having my doubts and growing weak. Fatigue is taking over me and the cold thin air is choking me.But I will not back down, I have to do this.I see it! I see it!There it is! The End of my Journey!I am scarred and battered, Exhausted of what I went through.HAAH!! HNNG! Ahhhh! This is it Amazing I can see the path I used to reach this spot, I can see where I resided.It's Beautiful and Massive.This is where I was?There is something powerful hereSomething has ended but it, i
Love IsLove is not a string,Nor is it a ring.It is not a game,Or some beast for you to tame.Neither is it a wave,Or in confessions of the brave.Love does not stay in only two,If what you feel is true.It is in the smile of bliss,And the feather light kiss.Love is like a quiet breeze,That touches all it sees.It is in the smiles you bring,That makes others wish to sing.In it you will forgive,The sins of those that live.It can be seen with loving eyes,And is the envy of the skies.It is against the norm,And helps you weather any storm.Hear love's clarion call,For every heart, both great and small.Love is patient, love is kind,Love is not for the haughty mind.In all these things it be;Love, which is eternity.
I want toI want to write beautiful, happy things. I want to show the world that despite the fact that I can imagine being ten times happier than I am now, it does not preclude me from being happy. I want to share the joy and laughter and sweetness of the world we live in.I want to demonstrate the power of the people. Each person has so much potential that does not get harnessed and, instead of complaining about it, I want to step up and create a change. I want to make a trend where people compliment each other instead of putting each other down, where the earth fills with 'yes'es and smiles instead of negativity. I want a world that is just, accepting, and even better- appreciative of itself and of each other.Unfortunately, I've got a long way to go. However, as Epicurus said: "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for."So I will continue living, learning, hoping and dreaming, and perhaps together, s
World of Tears and DeathIn this world of tears and death,The call "Bring out your dead"Echoes around the abandoned streets.Mothers send their sons to warBut may not get them back.Young men march out to warAnd grow up too fast.Corpses speak louder than words.But in the end,In this world of tears and death,We all bleed red.
My six-word memoirBorn in a snowstorm. Still cold.
Time Moves us.. let itTime.. a great wonder within itself. But What is it? Is it the past present and future? Is time linear? An infinite line? Or is time a flame.. an eternal flame that powers creations. Time is flashing before your eyes. Reality is here-now Truth is said to be embedded in reality. Truth is eternal to the present.. Past truths become obsolete. The future becomes only sparks toward the Fire of the Present. Truth is here not there.Here-now in these very moments. You are here my fellow human. What are you doing? What are you thinking? What are you feeling? How long are you in creation? How long are you not in creation? Time guarantees you opportunities and situations for you grow to be YOU. What are you? Have you forgotten? Are you discovering? Or are you being? Death is the only thing in the future that is set in stone. Everything else is dependent
100ThemesChallenge - WrathWe saw them kick you and beat you until you were lying, bleeding in the dirt. Broken and tired, with tears running down your face, you stood up, opened your arms, and hugged the entire world.
The Love And The War"Look." You said at last, exasperated "Think of it this way: how big is your heart?"I smirk at such an easy question, and hold up my hand, fingers tightly curled. "Here. As big as a fist."You shake your head, hold up your hand and curl it over mine. "No, don't you see? My heart will always be bigger than your fist."
PolitikTo be politically correct, people should take the time to understand why politics is a facade. Oh great fascism and corporatism!! We call this democracy! Democracy has change for the worse has it not. Polarity and lack of education and intelligence puts our deity democracy in an asylum. And the hypnotizing and contradictory television and radio has plague the minds of the masses. I do say there are some formidable media, but that is some. Most are created to set a distraction, a great illusion with mischief in the back curtains. The most primary aspect of humanity that we have distorted democracy and government is that we do not take the time to examine ourselves. Why do have our beliefs and faiths? Be skeptical. Critically think of what we need. Search in our world what needs to be fixed. In order to fix, it is to understand why it exists and how it got there. My people across the world.. you are more powerful than what you think or belief. If you don't like what you see or feel, stan
They Say Love Will Blind YouWe walk through the deserted park, hand in hand. Glass cracks beneath our feet, and dying reeds scratch knee-high at our legs. A stone , hurled through the air, strikes your temple; ignored. Running our fingers across graffiti, we pretend we read love letters, and feel the caress of flowers - not thorns. Just playing at being lovers, in an unloving world.
Statement of ReasonSanity is the equal battle between logic and feelings, at which none becomes the victor. Insanity is the point at which one of the parties in the battle is beyond reproach.


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Grassroots Activists Gather to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, HRC, alongside lesbian, gay, and straight service members, to hold press conference
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Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, U.S. Rep.
Patrick Murphy (D-PA), alongside lesbian, gay and straight veterans of
the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, will hold a press conference on March 4, 2010,
in coordination with a swell of average Americans fighting for repealof
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell(DADT). The event is timed with HRC's annual
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week, HRC launched a national action alert and announced details of its
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WHERE: U.S. House of Representatives Triangle, Capitol Hill
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-- Joe Solmonese, president of Human Rights Campaign;
- Eric
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Jarrod Chlapowski, a former U.S. Army Korean linguist who opted to not
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Kayla Williams, a straight OIF veteran and former Army Arabic linguist
who is the author of the Love My Rifle More Than You: Young and Female
in the U.S. Army.
The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.


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Contra in The Couve!2nd Friday Contra Dance
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About Contra in the Couve!
We contra dance in Vancouver (WA) on the second Friday of every month at the Hazel Dell Grange, 7509 NE Hazel Dell Ave. This fine, roomy dance hall has a great wood floor and an easy-to-find location, with plenty of parking, just a few blocks from I-5, Exit 4. We welcome new and experienced dancers alike, and we invite you to come and dance with us!
What the heck is contra dancing? Contra dancing is an American social dance tradition dating back to the colonial period. It's fun, interactive, easy to learn, great exercise, and has nothing to do with Nicarauga. Some say that if you can walk, you can contra dance, because there is no fancy footwork involved. Contra dance is not country line dancing, nor is it square dancing. But contra is square's Yankee cousin and, like square dancing, it is prompted by a caller. So if you've ever done square dance, contra will seem familiar to you — but no fancy outfit is required! To learn more about contra dancing, check out Gary Shapiro's informative page.
No experience needed. All dances are taught. | Come alone or with a partner. |
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. | Always live music! |
Please wear soft-soled shoes, free of grit from outside. Shoes with leather or suede soles, or dance sneakers make for
easier turning.
The dance floor and your feet will be happier. Thanks!
Next up:
Les Trois Capitaines, with
Our good fortune continues on Friday, March 13 as we welcome back to our stage, from
Olympia and points north, Les Trois Capitaines and caller Carol Piening. Les Trois Capitaines are Clyde Curley of Bellingham on guitar and mandolin, Devon Leger of Seattle
on fiddle, and Eric Schlorff of Olympia on harmonica and button accordion. Their driving French Canadian music
and hot southern Appalachian tunes will have you on your feet in no time. Carol has been calling dances in the Pacific Northwest since the mid-1990's, and her friendly,
accessible calling is sure to complement the music provided by this great band. If we're lucky, she may even
call a traditional Quebecois quadrille or contradanse. Don't miss out! And remember, this dance is part of the
Cascade Promenade, a multi-day, multi-location contra dance event. Come get your card stamped as you go for
the coveted "Iron Dancer" or "Titanium Dancer" award! Friday, March 13 |
Special note for Portland contra dancers: |
Contra in The Couve! Schedule
Date | Caller | Music |
Jan. 9, 2015 | Jack Mitchell (North Carolina) | The Wisenheimers (Portland) |
Feb. 13, 2015 |
Amy Carroll (Seattle) | Ellen Hansen, Todd Silverstein & Dave Goldman (Portland/Salem) |
Mar. 13, 2015 Part of the Cascade Promenade weekend. |
Carol Piening (Olympia) | Les Trois Capitaines (Bellingham/Seattle/Olympia) |
Apr. 10, 2015 | Gordy Euler (Portland) | Contra Swings (Coos Bay/Vancouver) |
May 8, 2015 | Michael Karcher (Seattle) | Cascade Crossing (Portland/Vancouver) |
June 12, 2015 | Ric Goldman (Portland) | Lanjovic (Portland) |
July 10, 2015 :: Free dance! Birthday party for Mary Nelson and Carl Thor |
Rich Goss (Battle Ground) | The Euphemists (Portland) |
Always the 2nd Friday.
Contact us
We are committed to the enjoyment and safety of all in our dance community. Click here to view our Safe Dancing Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. You can talk to an organizer at the dance, write a comment in our guest book at the dance, or contact us by email to . If you email, please include your phone number if you would like to speak with a dance organizer.
Join our mailing list to receive e-mail reminders of Vancouver contra dances. Please sign up here:
Bands and callers, if you are interested in playing or calling for a future Vancouver contra dance, please send an e-mail to with information about your band or your calling.
Please send feedback on our web site to .
Visit us on facebook.
How can I help?
Putting on a contra dance really is a group effort, and there are many ways you can get involved to help keep this dance series going strong. Here are a few of the valuable and important contributions you might make:
- attend the dance regularly
- arrive early enough to help during the teaching session
- ask someone new to dance and offer your encouragement
- invite a friend to come to the next dance with you
- put up flyers and help get the word out
- provide housing for out-of-town callers and musicians
- help clean up after the dance (sweeping floor and taking out trash)
- donate an item for the raffle (no commercial endorsements, please)
- help staff the entrance table (organizers like to dance, too)
- join the organizing committee
To volunteer or to learn more about how you can help, please email .
And here's something you can do right now! Just download the Flyer for our next dance, print two or three copies, and post them at your workplace, church, school, favorite cafe, or neighborhood bulletin board. Or, better yet, give one to a friend and invite him or her to come to the next dance.
Thank you for your ongoing support of this dance series!
Directions to Hazel Dell Grange
- From the south or southeast:
Take I-5 N (or I-205 N / SR 14 W / I-5 N) to Vancouver.
Take Exit 4 for 78th St.
Turn left onto 78th St. and proceed west to Hazel Dell Ave. at the second signal.
Turn left onto Hazel Dell Ave and go south about 2 blocks.
Hazel Dell Grange is on the left, with parking on either side of the building. - From the east:
Take SR500 W towards central Vancouver.
Take the exit for 15th Ave., 39th St and I-5 N.
Turn left on 15th Ave., go under the freeway, then right onto 39th St.
Go back under the freeway on 39th St., and turn right at the signal for I-5 N.
Now follow the directions above. - From the north:
Take I-5 S into Vancouver.
Take Exit 4 for 78th St.
Turn right onto 78th St.and proceed west to Hazel Dell Ave. at the second signal.
Turn left onto Hazel Dell Ave and go south about 2 blocks.
Hazel Dell Grange is on the left, with parking on either side of the building.
Map to Hazel Dell Grange
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Videos: Contra Dance Training for Beginning Dancers
The Chattahoochee Country Dancers in Atlanta, GA, have produced a great series of contra dance instructional videos. If you are new to contra dancing, these short videos offer an opportunity for you to review some of the basics, away from the dance floor. Then you can have even more fun the next time you come to a dance. The YouTube versions are listed below. CCD also has a very informative page for new dancers at their web site.
- Introduction - Watch this first
- Two Dancers
- Four Dancers or Hands Four
- A Contra Line & Progression
- Come Dance With Us
- A Called Dance #1
- A Called Dance #2
- Tips for New Dancers
- Contra Video Credits
- Welcome New Dancers -- Susan Davis
- Welcome New Dancers -- Rob Harper
CCD also offers a higher resolution DVD version of these videos.
- Contra dancing in Portland: There is a contra dance in Portland nearly every Saturday. The Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) web site is your gateway to contra dance and English country dance events in the region.
- Hazel Dell Grange: 7509 NE Hazel Dell Ave. in Vancouver, host site for Contra in The Couve!, as well as the Buzzin' Bees square dance club.
- Information for new dancers: Aimed at new dancers in Atlanta, this page from the Chattahoochee Country Dancers web site offers up a lot of helpful information for contra dancers anywhere.
- National Folk Organization: Contra in the Couve! is an affiliate of the NFO, which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of a wide variety of folk dance traditions.
- Norske Runddansere Dancing: This group offers Scandinavian dancing (with teaching) every Monday at the Polish Hall in Portland, plus special events, and links to other Scandinavian culture events and resources.
- Northwest FolkLife Festival: This huge festival of folk music, dance and arts is presented free (donations encouraged), at the Seattle Center grounds, Memorial Day weekend every year.
- Old-Time Music in Portland: This site is devoted to Old-Time music, bands and events, including traditional square dancing. Includes calendar of events.
- Olympia Contra Dance: Dance in Olympia, WA on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturdays every month.
- Oregon - Bend Contra Dance: Dance in Bend, on the 2nd Saturday, except in the summer.
- Oregon - Corvallis Contra Dance: Dance in Corvallis, usually the 1st and 3rd Saturday, September through June.
- Oregon - Eugene Contra Dance: Dance in Eugene, 2nd and 4th Saturday, September through June.
- Portland Dance: A comprehensive listing of upcoming events in the Portland area for dancing of all kinds, from Balkan to West Coast Swing.
- Portland Dance Eclectic: Waltz dancing every Thursday night, Waltz Brunch on the 3rd Sunday of the month, Waltz Balls, and other events including Blues, Swing & Tango.
- Seattle Contra Dancing: Dance in Seattle on Thursday, Friday, and 2nd Saturday.
- Smooth Waltz: Monday night waltz dancing at Lenora's Ballroom in Portland, hosted by our friend, Eric Singer.
- Square Dance clubs in Washington: from the Square & Folk Dance Federation of Washington.
- Tacoma Contra Dance: Dance in Tacoma on the 3rd Saturday, except in November and December, when it's on a Sunday.
- What is contra dance? Gary Shapiro's informative page provides many answers, from the whimsical to the technical, to this oft-asked question.


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US 4991146 A Abstract A microprocessor-based ultrasonic intrusion detection system includes an initialization mode wherein a plurality of echoes are cumulatively processed to produce a reference or signature data set representing the area to be monitored without intruding objects. Later received echoes are compared to this signature so that an intruding object will cause generation of an alarm signal. Time varying thresholds are utilized to compensate for attenuation caused by increased distance.
Claims(5) 1. A system for detecting intrusions into an area to be monitored, the system comprising:
means for periodically directing a transmit signal into the area so that a plurality of echo signals will be reflected from objects intruding into the area; means for receiving echo signals reflected by an object or objects in the area; means for generating a signature data array derived by cumulatively processing an initial set of signature echo signals, the means for generating a signature data array comprising means for generating and storing an initial signature data array having a plurality of data bits corresponding to segments of the echo signals, and means for comparing each signature echo signal segment to a signature threshold value and for replacing a corresponding initial data bit value with a flag value if said segment exceeds the threshold value; and means for comparing non-signature data representing non-signature echoes received after reception of said signature echo signals to the signature data array and for generating an alarm signal when the non-signature data differs from signature data. 2. The invention of claim 1, further comprising:
means for reducing the signature threshold value as a function of time. 3. A system for detecting intrusions into an area to be monitored, the system comprising:
means for periodically directing a transmit signal into the area so that a plurality of echo signals will be reflected from objects intruding into the area; means for receiving echo signals reflected by an object or objects in the area; means for generating a signature data array derived by cumulatively processing an initial set of signature echo signals; means for comparing non-signature data representing non-signature echoes received after reception of said signature echo signals to the signature data array and for generating an alarm signal when the non-signature data differs from signature data; and means for comparing non-signature echo signal segments to a non-signature threshold value and ignoring segments which do not exceed said non-signature threshold. 4. The invention of claim 3, further comprising:
means for comparing each signature echo signal segment to a signature threshold value and for replacing a corresponding initial data bit value with a flag value if said segment exceeds the threshold value; and means for generating an alarm signal each time a non-signature echo signal segment exceeds the non-signature threshold value and no flag value is present in an corresponding portion of the signature data array. 5. The invention of claim 3, further comprising: means for reducing the non-signature threshold value as a function of time.
Description This application includes a microfiche appendix including one microfiche and 14 frames. The present invention relates to an ultrasonic system for detecting intrusion of objects or persons into a monitored area. Ultrasonic intrusion detection systems are known wherein reflected wave patterns are compared to reference patterns such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,499,564, issued on 12 Feb. 1985 to Sirai. In this system, the reference pattern is based upon the statistical mean values of a plurality of reflected waves. Then reflected wave patterns are statistically compared to the reference pattern and an alarm is energized when a sampling point of the reflected wave differs from a corresponding point of the reference pattern by more than a standard deviation. A microprocessor-based system is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,800,540, issued 24 Jan. 1989 to Annala. In this system, 100 bursts are processed and a reference table is generated which includes echo or no-echo flag values only for sample time points which consistently yield indications of echoes or non-echoes, respectively. Then, in a detection mode, portions of the reference table which include transitions in adjacent locations and the corresponding sampled signal locations are ignored. Such systems are complex and are intended to filter out background noise and to reduce erroneous alarm indications. However, when such a system is to be adapted for use on a vehicle or on a piece of heavy machinery, then safety becomes of primary importance. For purposes of safety, it is preferable to accept some erroneous indications in the interest of insuring that legitimate intrusions produce an alarm signal. Accordingly, a relatively simple intrusion detection system which enhances safety is desired. These and other objects are achieved by the present invention which include an ultrasonic transducer, a transceiver and a microprocessor-based signal processing unit. In a-initialization mode, a plurality of echoes are cumulatively processed to produce a signature or reference set of data. In the detection mode, if any portion of an echo signal exceeds a signature threshold, then an alarm signal is generated to indicate intrusion of an object into the area being monitored. FIG. 1 is a simplified schematic block diagram of an ultrasonic intrusion detection system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a detailed circuit diagram of the transceiver of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a detailed circuit diagram of the band-pass filter of FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a detailed circuit diagram of the amplifier and envelope and detector/amplifier of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a detailed circuit diagram of the portions of FIG. 1 including the microprocessor. FIGS. 6a-6h comprise a logic flow diagram of the algorithm executed by the microprocessor of FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 1, the intrusion detection system 10 includes an ultrasonic transducer XM1, such as an electrostatic ultrasonic transducer part No. 607281 manufactured by Polaroid Corp., coupled to a transceiver 11. The transducer XM1 directs an ultrasonic acoustic signal towards objects to be detected. The object or objects reflect an ultrasonic acoustic echo back to transducer XM1 with a time delay related to the relative distance between the object and the transducer. The transceiver 11 receives a transmit signal, T, with components at 45 and 55 kHz and a transmit mask or clamp signal Tc, both signals supplied by a microprocessor 12. The microprocessor may be a standard microprocessor with an integral analog-to-digital (A/D) converter, such as the MC 68HC11 manufactured by Motorola. The transceiver 11 provides the transmit signal to transducer XM1 and receives the echo or received signal, R, from transducer XM1 and provides it to a second order band pass filter 14 with a center frequency of 50 kHz. The band pass filter 14 also receives the transmit clamp or mask signal TC and provides a filtered receive signal Rf to an amplifier 16 with a gain of 25. The output of amplifier 16 is coupled to an envelope detector/amplifier 20. Thus, a rectified, amplified and filtered envelope signal E with gain of 125 is supplied to an A/D input of the microprocessor 12. The microprocessor 12 receives the amplified, filtered envelope receive signal, executes an algorithm and produces an alarm signal under certain conditions as hereinafter described in detail. For more detailed information concerning the circuit shown in FIG. 1, the reader may refer to FIGS. 2-5 and the component examples set forth in the component tables. Referring to FIG. 5, a resistor/capacitor network 22 is coupled to the mode, power, interrupt and A/D reference inputs of the microprocessor 12. Also, connected to the micro 12 is a timing crystal circuit 24 and a temperature compensating circuit 26 and a reset circuit 28. The micro 12 executes an algorithm which will now be described with reference to FIG. 6a-6h. For further details concerning the algorithm, the reader is referred to the exemplary assembly language computer program listing in the microfiche appendix. The algorithm begins with start, system setup and analog-to-digital converter (A/D) startup in steps 100-120. In step 130, the A/D is read to determine whether this particular unit is a master or slave unit with other units if a plurality of these units are combined. This step can be dispensed with if this particular unit operates as a stand-alone unit. Then step 150 sets a starts-transmit timer and step 160 restarts the A/D. Then steps 170-230 operate to calculate and store an average A/D "base-line" or "zero"value (ZVAL) from a series, 16 for example, of consecutively read A/D values. Step 240 gets a predetermined signature scan count value, SSCAN, 20 for example, which represents the number of separate echo signals which will be utilized or processed to generate in step 630 a signature data array which comprises the initial or reference echo signal "signature" or "image" to which data produced by later received echo signals will be compared in step 720. Step 250 initializes a signature amplitude threshold value, AMPTHS, and a non-signature amplitude threshold value, AMPTHN, below which the echo signals are ignored (see steps 600-620 and 690-710). These threshold values start out high and are gradually and incremental decreased to lower values. Then step 260 initializes a train count value and a pulse count value. The train count value represents the number, preferably 7 or 13, of pulse trains which make up each transmit signal. The pulse count value represents the number, preferably 8, of toggles of port A within each train. For sensing over shorter distances, 7 trains are used and for longer distances 13 trains are used. Steps 270-290 operate to cause step 285 turn on a Synch Pulse value or to cause step 295 to set a counter for the start of transmit time at the proper time depending upon whether this particular unit is a master or slave unit. Steps 300-340 (together with step 260) operate to periodically toggle (at step 300) the output of port A of the microprocessor to qenerate a transmit signal pulse. This transmit pulse train is applied to the transceiver 11 and causes the transducer XM1 to emit a burst of ultrasonic sound which hits any surfaces within a certain region, from which echoes are reflected back and are received by the transducer XM1, resulting in an amplified echo envelope signal being supplied to pin 49 and the A/D of microprocessor 12. Following generation of this transmit pulse train step 350 turns on a transmit clamp signal Tc to which is applied the transceiver 11 to reduce "ringing" in the transceiver 11. Then step 360 turns off the Synch Pulse for purposes of synchronization of multiple units in connection with steps 270-290. A timer reference value, CTR, (derived from a continuously running hardware timer counter internal to the microprocessor) is set in step 370 to represent a delay time of 1.5 milliseconds, for example, between the start of the transmit signal and the start of a detect period, and a scan counter value is zeroed in step 380 to represent the duration of a time period during which echo envelope signals will be processed. Step 390 causes the algorithm to pause until the delay time period has expired following the clamping of the transmit signal so that any ringing in the transceiver will have died down before any echo envelope signals are processed, whereupon the internal A/ D is restarted in step 410 to generate a binary DATA value representing the amplitude of the envelope echo signal at input terminal 49 of the microprocessor 12. A zero time timer reference value, CNTN, is saved at step 420. In step 430 a scan rate time reference value is set and step 440 causes the algorithm to wait until the scan rate timer reference value is reached so that the echo signal at the A/D input of the micro 12 will be sampled at a desired rate of every 140 microseconds, for example. Then step 450 saves the old CNTN value from step 420 as a current timer reference value, CNTC, for use in connection with a variable gain feature described later herein with reference to steps 540 and 550. Then in step 470 the current value at micro input 49 is sampled, analog-to-digitally converted and stored as a data value. Then, in step 480 the A/D is restarted so that its registers will be cleared for later conversion of a new DATA value and in step 490 the converted data value is stored as a binary ADC value which represents the current amplitude of the echo envelope signal. Then, in step 500, the present timer count, from beginning of transmit, is saved as a CNTN value. In step 510 the ZVAL value from step 230 is subtracted from ADC to obtain a DATA value. Steps 520 and 530 then operate to ensure that only non-negative DATA values are utilized later in the algorithm. Steps 540 and 550 operate to determine a gain value, GAIN, from the most significant bit of the CNTC value. Thus, the gain value, GAIN, will vary as a function of time from a low value (compensating for strong amplitude early echoes from near surfaces) to a high value (compensating for lower amplitude later echoes) from distant surfaces. In steps 560 and 570 the ADC value is multiplied by the GAIN value and this multiplied value is stored as ADC. In step 580 the sample count value, CNTS, is compared to a minimum value representing a near distance, such as approximately two feet, so that objects intruding at a distance of closer than this distance will be ignored. If CNTS is less than this minimum value, then the algorithm is directed to step 640. Otherwise, the algorithm proceeds to step 590 which tests the scan count timer value, SCCAN, to determine whether or not the algorithm has completed processing of the initial twenty echo signals to determine the data "signature". If not, the algorithm proceeds to step 600, otherwise to step 690. Steps 600 and 610 operate to gradually and stepwise reduce the amplitude threshold value, AMPTHS, from an initial high value (representing about 1.14 volts) down to a minimum value (representing about 0.38 volts). This compensates for attenuation from further objects. Step 620 then compares the data value (ADC) from step 570 with the AMPTHS value and if ADC is greater than or equal to AMPTHS, then a flag or a binary one is stored in a corresponding position in a 360 bit signature data array by step 630. This signature data array initially contains all zeros, but steps 620 and 630 operate to replace a zero with a one whenever the data value ADC exceeds the AMPTHS value during processing of the first twenty echo signals. If ADC is less than AMPTHS, then the algorithm proceeds to step 640 without changing the corresponding bit in the signature data array. Thus, once a flag (one) is entered into the signature data array, that flag remains in that location of the data array until the system is reset. In this manner, the first twenty echo signals Is cumulatively processed and a 360 bit data array of ones zeroes will be generated to represent a cumulative "signature" of the first twenty echo signals. Referring back to FIG. 6f and step 590, if the signature data array has been completed (20 echoes processed) then step 590 will direct the algorithm to steps 690 and 700 which operate to gradually and stepwise reduce the non-signature amplitude threshold value AMPTHN from a high value (representing approximately 1.5 volts) down to a minimum value (representing approximately 0.29 volts). Then step 710 compares the most recent ADC data value to AMPTHN and directs the algorithm to step 640 and ignores ADC values which are less than AMPTHN. Otherwise, step 710 directs the algorithm to step 720 which tests the signature data array. If a one is in the corresponding location in the signature data array, then it means that the present echo signal matches the signature and step 720 directs the algorithm to step 640. If a zero resides in the corresponding position in the signature data array, then it means that the present echo signal differs from the signature and step 720 will direct the algorithm to steps 730-750 which cause an alarm signal to be generated at port A for a certain duration. Then step 760 sets a timer for the timing of the next transmit signal so that the transmit signals are generated at a 100 millisecond repetition rate and directs the algorithm to step 655. Referring now to FIG. 6h, step 640 increments and tests a timer or counter for a maximum sample count value which can be chosen to determine the maximum object distance from which echoes can be processed by this system. If this maximum value has not yet been reached then step 645 stores the current sample count value, CTS, and the algorithm is directed back to step 430 for processing of the next sample of the echo signal. If this maximum value has been reached, then step 640 directs the algorithm to step 650 which sets the timer for the timing of the next transmit signal so that transmit signal will be generated every 100 milliseconds. Step 655 sets this new transmit time value into the counter value, CTR. Then steps 660 and 670 operate (together with steps 590) to test and decrement the signature scan count value so that only the desired number (20 for example) of echo signals will be processed to determine the initial echo signal signature data array to which later received echo signals are compared (in step 710). After step 760 the algorithm returns to step 250 whereupon a new transmit signal is generated and the algorithm is executed again. ______________________________________Component TableSchematicDesignation Description______________________________________T1 Transformer 40:1, Poloroid No. 605541X1 Crystal, 8.0 MHZU1, U2 IC, Quad OP-AMP, MC 33074U6 IC, Reset Circuit, MC33064P-5Q1 Transistor, MMBTA42, SMOQ2 Transistor, Darlington, MMBTA14, SMOQ6 Transistor, FET 2N4393D1, D2 Diode, 1N4006D3 + 4, D5 + 6, Diode Pair, SMO MMB04000D7 + 8D20 Diode, 1N914C36 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 220 μF, 50 VDCC2 Capacitor, Tantalum, 10 μF, 10%, 5 VDCC1 Capacitor, Polyester, 0.022 μF, 10%, 400 VDCC3, C4, C6, Capacitor, Ceramic Chip, 0.1 μFC12, C13, C21, 10%, 50 VDC, X7R, SMOC22, C23C7, C8 Capacitor, Ceramic Chip, .001 μF, 10%, 50 VDC, X7R, SMOC10 Capacitor, Ceramic Chip, 470 pF, 5%, 50 VDC, C06, SMOC11 Capacitor, Ceramic Chip, 390 pF, 5%, 100 VDC, C06, SMOC5 Capacitor, Ceramic Chip, 100 pF, 5%, 100 VDC, C06, SMOC33, C34 Capacitor, Ceramic Chip, 27 pf, 0%, 200 VDC C06, SMOC35 Capacitor, .01 μfR2, R6 Resistor, SMO, 7.5 (Ohms), 5%, 1/4WR54 Resistor, SMO, 402, 1%, 1/8WR11 Resistor, SMO, 787, 1%, 1/8 WR52 Resistor, SMO, 1.33K, 1%, 1/8 WR1, R3, R5, Resistor, SMO, 2.0K, 5%, 1/8 WR26R25 Resistor, SMO, 2.10K, 1%, 1/8 WR18 Resistor, SMO, 2.55K, 1%, 1/8 WR78 Resistor, SMO, 2.61K, 1%, 1/8 WR10 Resistor, SMO, 3.32K, 1, 1/8 WR53 Resistor, SMO, 3.24K, 1%, 1/8 WR17 Resistor, SMO, 5.11K, 1%, 1/8 WR22 Resistor, SMO, 5.23K, 1%, 1/8 WR8, R21, R79 Resistor, SMO, 10K, 5%, 1/8 WR16 Resistor, SMO, 11K, 5%, 1/8 WR1 Resistor, SMO, 16K, 5%, 1/8 WR4, R7, R13, Resistor, SMO, 20K, 5%, 1/8 WR14, R15R19, R20 Resistor, SMO, 40.2K, 1%, 1/8 WR23, R24, R27 Resistor, SMO, 51.1K, 1%, 1/8 WR9 Resistor, SMO, 100K, 5%, 1/8 WR31a, R32a Resistor, SMO, 400K, 5%. 1/8 WR77 Resisto, SMO, 10H, 5%, 1/8 WRT1 Thermister, 10K, 250C______________________________________ A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to a claim of copyright protection. 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I wouldn't mind seeing something for the people that put a decent amount like an in game NPC. For instance Darrgen the Berserker boss in Darkness Falls dungeon!
There could be a beta only, beta plus regular digital download, beta plus digital collectors edition, beta plus physical box, and beta plus physical collectors edition kickstarter options.
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I only want 2 things: 1.Beta Access and the game when it comes out. 2. An item I can name. actually I'll probably end up funding this one regardless, but it will be the first kickstarter I take seriously. Most of the rest have been a joke. Currently Playing: ESO and FFXIV |
I looked at the Wildman kickstarter (which sadly does not look like it's going to fund because they need an additional 600,000 in the next 4 days) and was surprised to see quite a few people had backed it for their highest amount ($10,000) to be invited to the launch party, be in a special video blog, and have their names in the game's credits. According to my rough estimates, even at $60, raising 2 million dollars would require over 30,000 backers! So, it definitely makes sense to offer some really high dollar amount backing options. Because one person backing for $10,000 is the equivalent of 167 people backing at $60. So, what are some other 500-10000 dollar backer ideas for Camelot Unchained? Ostensibly these don't have to be something you personally would pay but are ideas for City State to consider as they prepare for their upcoming March kickstarter? Dovie'andi se tovya sagain. |
$5 and up: automatic full closed beta access $50 and up: free collector's edition game and bonus items that come with it $150 and up: lifetime subscription * Edited to be cheaper than what you would typically pay to get the same rewards anyway. Camelot Unchained Backer |
I think just beta access should be more like 20-25. Beta + regular digital edition of the game when it comes out should be 50. Beta + boxed regular edition should be 60. Alpha + beta + digital collector's edition (including cloth map) should be 80. Alpha + beta + boxed collector's edition should 120. Alpha + beta + boxed collector's edition + first year pre-paid premium level subscription should be 200. Alpha + beta + boxed collector's edition + first three years pre-paid premium level subscription should be 350. Alpha + beta + boxed collector's edition + LIFETIME premium subscription membership should be 500. Here's my math for your consideration... A $15 per month premium subscription for one year comes out to $180. If you pay 100 for the game, that comes out to $280 plus tax (at least in my state), so really $300. So, at $200 it would be a $100 savings for a one year membership plus you'd get into the alpha and beta. For the three year option you'd normally spend $15 X 36 months = $590 + 100 for the collector's edition. So 690 + tax = $759. So, at $350 you'd save just over 50% of what you'd otherwise spend. Deep discount for helping to back the game at such an early stage in development. If you plan to play CU for 10+ years (like some people are still playing DAoC), then think of how much you'd save in the long-run with a LIFETIME option. $15 X 120 months = $1800. Plus 100 for the collector's edition = 1900. Plus tax and you're at $2090. So, you'd save $1590 if you went with the $500 option. What scares me though is that the Wildman kickstarter just got yanked today and they were asking 1.1 million and only got 504K with around 9,235 backers. That's an average of 54 dollars per backer. CU is asking in the neighborhood of 2 million. To make that happen with an average person backing at 54 dollars would require around 37,000 backers. Yikes! Let's keep going with backer ideas! There's less than 20 days until March. :) Dovie'andi se tovya sagain. |
Backing a KS MMO is generally dumb, as the resources needed to make a decent MMO are HUGE (We have see crap that comes out, otherwise). Backing a KS MMO for the promises of swag is very dumb. Let the stupid, pay the penalty.
I don't need any rewards to give money through Kickstarter...... I am however living on a tight budget (student), so if I'm going to give any higher amounts, then I have to get the game and beta access or something..... I don't understand people that won't give money no matter what.... I mean you can give 5$.... that's nothing, and the game might not succeed, but it's not like you're broke after that... (I hope not) and it would show sponsors that people want this kind of games, witch could lead to a bigger budget project with new innovative features.... |
thanks for the breakdown there Hadati, and yea those numbers are inline with star citizens $63 avg per person. I guess i better pledge atleast $100 to makeup for some slackers....who am i kidding...i payed like $300.00 for a WAR beta account... SKYeXile |
Originally posted by hadati Yeah I have to admit I think this kickstarter will go down in flames especially since the project exists completely on paper at this point (if that). I guess the big question is whether Mark is committed to putting up his own cash to make this a reality or whether this will all be a one month fantasy that will be quickly forgotten and we'll all go back to following TESO's development progress. On the more optimistic side, I had never even heard of Wildman until its kickstarter was yanked. CU should have no such problem with its kickstarter being visible to former and current DAOC players. Camelot Unchained Backer |
Originally posted by Burntvet One thing in CU's favor as a kickstarter game is that it won't be a full, modern MMO. It doesn't need a $200 million budget to pay for voice actors or anything. Anyway most of us here aren't thinking of giving thousands of dollars to CU's kickstarters. Considering what most of us have spent on retail boxes and monthly subscriptions for various MMOs, giving a few dozen or even a few hundred dollars to a kickstarter for a game we think we might love and play for years is not a big deal. Camelot Unchained Backer |
Id like for a small package. Some game time Founders recognition in game maybe a title that can never be earnt again. Full beta access. |
But think of what that money could do to expand your investment portfolio. SKYeXile |
$1k-$5k = Name one or more Points of Contention. Not sure what they will be but for instance in DAoC land, $1k might equal a tower while $5k might equal a Keep. Naming would obviously have to be compatible with the faction it would exist in and meet all other naming guidelines. "I should point out that no other company has shipped out a beta on a disc before this." - Official Mortal Online Lead Community Moderator Starvault's reponse to criticism related to having a handful of players as the official "test" team for a supposed MMO: "We've just have another 10ish folk kind enough to voulenteer added tot the test team" (SIC) This explains much about the state of the game :-) |
I'm backing it no matter what but I would appreciate beta access if I drop a couple hundred on the kickstarter. I would love to help test the lovechild of the best MMORPG ever made.
If you drop $2,000,000 for the project, Mark Jacobs comes to your house and washes your car for you.
Well Wildman was fraught with problems. Most notably 90% of Gas Powered Games was layed off right ad the Kickstarter started, calling into question whether the game would ever be created. I think that spooked a lot of wouldbe investors. It gave them Project Copernicus flashbacks.
What CU needs to do is not only have great kickstarter backer rewards but start generating massive buzz so that every current and former DAoC player hears about it, plus explain the magic of RvR and the coolness of a more hardcore MMO ruleset to folks who never played DAoC so they realize how this fills a lot of the void in the current far too easy, hello kitty peanut butter hula square adventure island MMO market. Without that buzz, 2 million is probably unattainable. People need to know about this game in the midst of all the other MMOs planned for release this year and care about its success. Dovie'andi se tovya sagain. |
And if the made a FFA server like the dreds were in daoc, as a friend and I were discussing, we would drop enough to get a merchant named after us or something similar
I'd be cool with early beta/alpha access ... No need for reservation stuff and titles :D
Originally posted by skyexile Because investments are so reliable these days? Currently Playing: ESO and FFXIV |