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Krokod the Firetongue
Human (Varisian)
Oracle (Flame) -3
5 foot 11 inches
Calistria, Desna, and Sarenrae
Varisian, Shoanti, Taldan (Common), & Ignan
Krokod Firetongue
Male human (varisian) oracle 3 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 42)
CG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +2; Senses Perception +0
AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +2 dexterity, +1 dodge)
hp 24 (3d8+6)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +3
Resist fire 5
Speed 40 ft.
Melee club +3 (1d6+1) or
. . dagger +3 (1d4+1/19-20)
Ranged light crossbow +4 (1d8/19-20)
Oracle Spells Known (CL 3rd; concentration +7)
. . 1st (6/day)—bless, burning hands (DC 15), cause fear (DC 15), cure light wounds, shield of faith
. . 0 (at will)—detect magic, guidance, light, spark{super}APG{/super} (DC 14), stabilize
. . Mystery Flame
Str 13, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 18
Base Atk +2; CMB +3; CMD 16
Feats Dodge, Extra Revelation[APG], Prophetic Visionary[UM]
Traits child of infamy, fast-talker
Skills Acrobatics +6, Bluff +9, Diplomacy +9, Heal +6, Knowledge (planes) +5, Knowledge (religion) +6, Perform (act) +10, Perform (dance) +10, Perform (sing) +8, Sense Motive +5, Spellcraft +6
Languages Common, Ignan, Shoanti, Varisian
SQ mystery (flame), oracle's curse (tongues), revelation (cinder dance, fire breath, molten skin)
Combat Gear oil (2); Other Gear studded leather, club, crossbow bolts (20), dagger, light crossbow, backpack, masterwork, bedroll, blanket, trail rations (2), wine, fine (per bottle), 32 pp, 35 gp, 8 sp
Special Abilities
Energy Resistance, Fire (5) You have the specified Energy Resistance against Fire attacks.
Fire Breath (15' cone, 3d4, 1/day, DC 15) (Su) 15' cone of flame deals 3d4 fire damage, Ref Half.
Prophetic Visionary (1/day) Once per day, enter a deep trance and gain a prophetic vision
Tongues (Ignan) You can only understand and speak one language in combat.
Physical Description: Krokod is a fine example of a Varisian man. Years of dancing have honed his body so that while lithe, it is also muscular. His shoulder length hair is light brown with red highlights and his eyes are hazel with gold flecks, both the highlights and the flecks seem to grow more pronounced when he is near flame, or using his Oracle abilities. When not prepared for battle, Krokod fancies open vests and breaches that allow him to move about with ease. His kapenia, or family scarf, is a prized possession of his and is only rarely not about his waist.
Personality: Krokod may have the interest of the gods like any cleric would, but he certainly lacks the wisdom of a priest. That's not to say he's a fool, but there are gaps in his common sense and willpower that mean he's going to have a long hard haul to any form of enlightenment that sticks.
For one thing, he's far too susceptable to the fairer sex's charms, and prone to bad choices where they are concerned. He can be vain about his talent as a peformer and fearful in facing the more spiritual questions of his existence lest he find himself under some obligation which he'd only resent.
That said, he's still a good human being who genuinely enjoys sharing joy with others. He is often kind to those in need and generous with his coin. Krokod has been in enough trouble of his own that he's often driven by an urge to help others who are in over their heads.
Age: 6
Krokod stamped his feet and twirled in orbit around his mother and aunt alongside his siblings while the sound of his father's flute and his uncle's drums filled the air. He was too young to take the center of the circle, but already many praised his growing skill. That praise was as sweet sounding as the music, and sweeter even than the clink of coins falling onto the cobblestones of the street. A month ago, they'd entertained a Shoanti tribe, then came here. They would be in this town for another month at most, and then head farther south following the path of seasons.
Age: 10
"Sczarnzi trash!" the older Cheliaxian boy shoved Krokod against a wall while the bully's friends cheered him on. Being out numbered three to one was bad enough, but to be mislabeled on top of it was worse.
"I'm Varisian, not Sczarni! My family are honest performers!" Krokod protested as his assailant balled up a fist.
"You're all the same," the little bigot sneered. Every city had its share of invader blooded bigots, but Korvoso was by all means the worst. It also paid well, but Krokod knew that if he lived through this, his father might still take the switch to him for his foolishness in wandering off alone.
At the last moment, Krokod weaved to the side causing his attacker's fist to slam into a very hard wall. Invaders of Cheliax blood had brought some misery to these lands, but credit where credit was do, they made solid buildings. Making a note to thank his mother for teaching him how to move quickly and gracefully, Krokod took the opening and ran.
They ran too, right after him, but as much as Krokod wanted to avoid a thrashing, if he had to have one, he'd rather have it stay in the family. The faces of the bullies paled when they turned yet another corner only to find Krokod behind a wall of a wall of his older brothers and cousins, all of which were now brandishing clubs or knives. The look on his tormenters' faces made the switching later so very worth it.
Age: 14
Not all Cheliaxans were bad, Krokod decided as he and Norava continued to kiss behind the wagon. His dancing was getting better, and a lot of girls his age seemed to enjoy watching. Of course, of late, he'd rather enjoyed watching girls in return. His grandmother had once told him to never stop learning, and while she was the last person on his mind right now, it was proving to be enjoyable advice.
Not so far away, his grandmother was tending another dancer's strained leg while his mother and father had a discussion.
"You mark my words, a woman maybe the death of our boy one day!" She paced.
The father tried and failed to keep the pride out of his voice, "Bah. He's young. Let him sow his oats. A few burns may yet teach him about how to respect the flame, eh?"
It was an ironically prophetic choice of words.
Age: 18
The shimmering damsel on the bed with him was only slightly older than Krokod himself, and her beauty was quite intoxicating. He had never dallied on silk sheets before. Years had refined Krokod's performance in more than one area, and while Krokod was a charming flatterer and dotted on those involved in delightful mutual conquest, he wasn't ready to stop his oat sowing yet. If the gods didn't want him sleeping around, they really should stop making so many lovely creatures.
Krokod reached to stir her with a kiss, when a servant came in a rush.
"What's the meaning of this?" The maid's mistress demanded pulling the sheet over her in a modest gesture that was, at this stage, something of a waste.
"He's returned!" The maid blurted, "He's on his way upstairs."
"What?" Krokod's lover's eyes went wide, "He was supposed to be gone for another half a month yet!"
The maid shrugged helplessly. Anything she'd say at this point would be obvious. Well, obvious to anyone but Krokod who was confused.
"He's here? Who's here?" Krokod was baffled.
"My husband!" His paramour started to push him out of the bed.
"You have a husband?" Krokod's eyes widened in surprise, "Why didn't you tell..."
"You never asked," She explained, "Now go, before he has his men tear you apart!"
"Gods!" The performer scrambled for his clothes and made it to the door only to have it broken open by two of the biggest men he'd ever seen. Behind them was a shorter wrinkled man in fine garb. His expression was furious.
"Oh, Chelchius! Thank the gods you're here, this masher almost took advantage of me!" His wife's eyes filled with instant tears.
Krokod suddenly realized he was the SECOND best performer in the room. And then the punches from the hired goons came. They beat him within an inch of his life and through the blackness and blood, Krokod heard the older man's voice say
"Burn the remains of this... trash!"
It looked like the last inch would be taken by fire. Obedient to their employer, the two fellows bound him up, built a bonfire on the estate grounds and then threw him onto it.
Krokod wasn't sure what happened after that. He wasn't sure if he was praying or screaming (or both) but it was in a language he'd never spoken before. His clothes caught fire about him, and so to did the ropes that held him. But Krokod himself was surprised to find that the flames were actually healing his wounds! Hidden by the smoke and flames, he stopped screaming in the odd tongue, and played dead.
Minutes later, the thugs had left, and while still dazed, confused, and very very nude, Krokod ran with a speed he's never achieved before any time of his life.
Age: 19 (A week ago)
Krokod wasn't sure about this. Westcrown was filled with dusty old nobles who paid dearly for any chance to forget their troubles. It was said that a true master of the craft could find coin raining done on him or her.
His cousin, Meralda certainly had done well, and she'd insisted he come to Westcrown to join him. She'd heard of his new 'gifts', and while it made some kin nervous, it would make him all the more in demand in Cheliax.
And perhaps, he could learn more of his new nature in such a land. It would give him a new chance to hone his talent, and maybe, just maybe, he could placate the fires that still spoke to him in his dreams with sizzling whispers and bright secrets.
Just stay away from married women, Krokod He warned himself, The next fellow is likely to drown you, and I don't think we'll have the next element be nearly so merciful.
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"What do you mean you have no resources to look into this at this time?" Krokod glared. He had to keep his temper in check or he'd lose control of his tongue again.
"Mind your tone, foreigner," The guardman snapped, "It's not a priority. We have true Cheliaxians who need us. Famous as she was, your cousin isn't a priority."
"She was murdered, aren't you curious about that sort of thing?" Krokod had trouble not being sarcastic.
"Probably a burglary gone wrong," Another guard shrugged.
"None of her items were stolen." Krokod reminded. At least none that he knew of. What kind of burglar left that much gold around?
"Okay, VERY wrong then," The same guard shrugged, "What do you care? You're a richer man for her death."
"Yeah, in fact, if we keep pursuing this," the first guardsman grinned a bit, "YOU might be a suspect." His smile vanished, "I suggest you drop it."
Krokod's mouth tightened, and he realized he couldn't understand them anymore. He'd grown so angry the firetongue was upon him again. Instead, he held up his hands in an 'you win' sign, and walked away.
Damn Westcrown and the powers that move in it! He thought.
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Bread Machine /Zojirushi questions?
I had been planning on buying a bread machine when I happened onto a Zojirushi BBCC-S15 at GW for $5.00. Then discovered another identical machine at another thrift for $18.00. I bought the first one. It looks well cared for and hardly used, however the measuring cup and spoon is missing.
I am thinking that these are either older technology or someone got tired of bread baking. Before I buy the second one (for a daughter), tell me the cons of this machine and the advantages of newer models. I know some prefer the horizontal loaf, but if I'm not using it to bake, it shouldn't matter.
Also, is there anything special about their measuring cup/spoon that I need to order replacements or can I just use my own?
I bought an older model BBCC Q20 Zojirushi at the thrift store too. It was still in it's box and didn't even look like it had been used. It had all the parts including the measuring spoon and cup. I have compared it to another 1 cup measuring cup and it is the same. Also true for the tablespoon and teaspoon measuring spoon. So if you already have accurate measuring spoons and cups, you don't need those.
The only problem I have had is the bread, if baked in the machine, rises too much and sticks to the top. That is probably due to operator error rather than the bread machine. Most of the time I bake it outside of the machine in the oven because I want a round or other shaped loaf. Otherwise it is the best bread machine I have had. I can't think of any cons at the moment. I have baked all kinds of bread from all whole wheat to oatmeal to molasses rye and they all came out great whether I baked them in the oven or machine.
Hope you enjoy your machine as much as I have mine.
I have an older one and I love it. I seldom bake in it, because I like the crust better in the oven, so I can't tell you how well/poorly that works.
I use any bread recipe I have and haven't had a failure yet. Wet ingredients first, dry next. Yeast in last. Dough setting. I haven't found that any measurements are different and I can make whole grain loaves and thick dense doughs without problems.
I love the Zojirushi I have, I only hope yours serves you as well. Mine has chugged through hundreds of loaves of bread, getting used at least two or three times weekly and it's still going strong.
If it quit tomorrow I'd buy another one in an instant!
I believe the Zo you purchased is the original (or next generation) that makes a small loaf in a bucket (recipes will have around 4-cups of flour in them for this machine). I have a friend who has used this model for nearly 20-years making one loaf of 100% whole wheat bread each week for all that time.
The measuring cup and measuring spoon are cheap plastic and nothing that will make or break your breadmaking experience. You ALWAYS need to check the condition of the bread dough because you may need to adjust the hydration. Check the dough about 5-minutes into the kneading. The dough should be formed into a very soft, sticky ball. If the dough is sticking to the sides or the bottom of the pan, you need to add a bit more bread flour. If the dough is crumbly and not in a ball, or if the ball appears firm, add more water. It is better to err to a wet dough than a dry dough.
I rarely bake bread in my Zo, but it's great at mixing dough. I generally bake my bread in my Solar Oven or in my Sharp Convection/Microwave Oven. I don't like the holes the paddle/s leave in the loaves.
I forgot to include this earlier. I don't if you have the manual with yours or not. Mine has some great recipes for the machine and lots of good information on using the machine.
Here is a link that might be useful: Recipe book and manual
The Zo S-15 is supposed to have a 4-cup capacity if you bake or use the dough cycle in it. To be on the safe side, if you use a recipe with 5 cups of flour (much more than that and you might risk burning the motor out - especially if it's 100% whole wheat dough), take the dough out of the bread machine as soon as the kneading cycle is done and let it raise in a bowl or dough-rising bucket. Too much dough rising in the bread machine bucket will actually push the lid off and you could have a messy clean-up session on your hands. You can prevent that by taking the dough out and letting it raise outside the bread machine.
I'd also suggest scaling (weighing) your dough so you use the correct size loaf pan.
Jumbo Pan - 10x4.5-inches - 4-5 c. flour - 2+# of dough
Quick Bread Pan - 9x5 - 4 c. flour - 2# of dough
Standard Loaf Pan - 8.5x4.5 - 3 c. flour - 1.5# of dough
Medium - 7.5x3.5 - 2-1/2 c. flour - 1# of dough
Small - 5-3/4x3-3/4 - 1-1/2 c. flour - 8-oz. of dough
How do you people get so lucky with finding those...my guess is the $18 one will not be there if it's in good condition! All I ever find are junky old worn out ones and the one I bought that wasn't worn out did not even turn on! GAH! OH and our GW store thinks everything is made of GOLD apparently. I go to thrift shops and garage sales all the time and still never find any Zoji!
Thanks Grainlady for that chart of loaf pan sizes, I was wondering this the last loaf I baked!
arkansas girl, I'm with you and can seldom find good buys. I say seldom only because after months and months of looking I did find my daughter a Nesco roaster. By the time I found the roaster I could have bought a new one for all the gas I used up looking.
Lol Mine was $1.99! It's the BBCC S15 model so its older. I really don't think the thrift store had a clue that it was a high end machine. They get bread machines in all the time and priced it to sell. My GW on the other hand charges an arm and a leg for appliances. I paid $11.99 lat week for a dehydrator.
I've never found a Zoji or a Kitchen Aid or any high end appliance at GW either. I sometimes find canning jars, but they want $1 each for them, I can buy new ones with lids cheaper than that. Baking pans and cookware are pretty well used too, I sure don't find copper or All Clad.
What I do find are the "normal" appliances like GE or Rival, and relatively unused bakeware like tube pans. I did find a brand new OXO salad spinner, the big one, for $1.99 so I do get some good buys but nothing like a $18 Zojirushi or a $30 Kitchen Aid Mixer or a $5 All Clad skillet!
Craigslist here is the worst, people want more on Craigslist than I can buy it new sometimes. I've tried to buy two things on Craigslist and got no call back on either of them. I've tried to sell a couple of stepmother's items on Craiglist, like her 2 year old Maytag dryer, but I get no valid calls, just a lot of SPAM.
As a result, I don't go from place to place, I just stop in the second hand stores or GW when I happen to be in the area, I never make a special trip.
Thanks for all of your responses!
Aptosca: Thanks for the link to the manual. The person who donated this had printed one off, but I see it's for another model. There was also an obviously used, whole wheat recipe included w/notations that I may try. And glad to know I don't need measures.
Annie: Love your simplified version of how to make bread. I printed it off--I hate reading instructions. Also, glad to know you love your Zo.
Grainlady: Thanks for those loaf pan measures-another thing I printed out. Also appreciate all the tips on how the dough should look, hydrating, etc.
Tracey: You really got a bargain! Glad to hear it kneads well.
Arkansas Girl: I haven't had time to go back and you are probably right about it being gone.
I am going to be gone for about a month, so won't be trying it out for some time. When I do, I will probably be back with more questions!
Thanks again!
lizbeth, I've found that bread is as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. It can be an exact science, weighing every ingredient (but you still won't get the same results every time with bread, the variables are too great), or you can use a recipe, dump the stuff all together and mix/knead. You do have to check the hydration levels in either method, because of the age of flour, the brand, the temperature, the humidity, etc/etc/etc.
So, I dump everything into the machine and set it for dough. When I hear it knead I check to be sure there's enough liquid. When it becomes a cohesive mass I can tell whther it needs more flour or more liquid and adjust from there.
Wherever you're going, have fun. Good luck baking when you get back, I see some delicious experiments in your future.
OH YUMMY! I wish mine would bake and all but it just won't bake right. Mine is not a Zo though, it's an Oster. I baked bread just yesterday using the bread machine for the dough and it was wonderful! I used Annie's recipe, the honey whole wheat! It was soft enough to be used for a sandwich. I ate with honey for my breakfast this morning!


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Sacramento animal control officers are looking for the person responsible for deliberately setting fire to a puppy that has since died. Reward money offered in the case is up to $8,000.
The dog, about 4 months old, was left for dead Wednesday near Calavados Avenue and Oakmont Street in North Sacramento, officials said. It apparently had been placed in a plastic container and set afire on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.
Veterinarians put the dog to death to end its suffering.
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the abuse. Red Rover, a nonprofit animal protection group based in Sacramento, is offering $2,500, and Scooter's Pals is offering $500.
Karen Brown, Red Rover program director, said chief city animal control officer Dan Torres contacted the agency Wednesday asking for help in solving the crime.
"That is what our reward fund is for," Brown said. "All of these cases are shocking, but to see a law enforcement officer so upset does speak to the horror of this particular case. We're hoping our reward will encourage someone to come forward."
Anyone with information about the case should call Torres at (916) 808-5855.
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God has a plan and a purpose for you, and He can turn things to good regardless of the situation you face. These two key principles, rooted in Scripture and evidenced in the lives of Christians throughout the ages, must color the lenses through which you view adversity. In Advancing Through Adversity, Charles Stanley provides a new perspective on adversity. You'll learn which questions to ask and what lessons can be learned from adversity. Understanding God's role and bolstering your courage can help you advance through adversity rather than be overcome by it.
The Life Principles Study Guides are perfect companions to Dr. Stanley's Life Principles Bible or for use on their own. They are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Whether you use a study in a group or as an individual, it will help you get in touch with the Bible, God, and yourself.
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camellia leaf drop
I'm new to camellia growing, and have a C. Oleifera "Winter's Beauty" in my zone 7 garden. It is blooming like crazy, but many of the stems are nearly bare, especially near the ground. The shrub is in a bed facing southeast, but is protected by a 3-story wall on one side, and a 2-foot wall on a second side. The site gets bright, dappled shade from May through November, but in the fall, when the leaves drop from the maples overhead, it is in full sun for the remaining six months of fall and winter. I noticed last November that the sudden change in light exposure didn't sit well with the plant, even though the days were shorter. Sone upper leaves became brown and scorched-looking.
It has been getting enough water. We had a dry spell in March, but I watered thoroughly twice. I also fertilize biannually with Holly Tone, in November and March.
When I bought the shrub, it was espaliered, but when I planted it in my own garden, I freed it to grow more naturally. Don't know if this would effect the leaves.
Will it refoliate? I see some new growth at the ends of stems, but not, at present, lower down.
Do I dare prune it after it stops blooming? If so, how? It is about five feet tall and is a very slow grower, so I hate to cut any growth away if it will leaf out on its own.
Mary McCauley
My sasanquas/japonicas suffered last Summer AND Fall from a severe drought too. The ends of the stems are refoliating and certain areas in the lower stems are also refoliating too. They say that your oleifera shares many things with sasanquas so I am going to hope yours do too. Be aware that refoliating happened here in late March.
As for pruning, I would do major pruning during the winter and early spring. Nowadays, I would only tweak things here and there instead.
I have two unknown varieties of japonica(20+ years old) in my front garden/southern exposure. This is the first year I can recall seeing SOOoo many leaves bronze and drop, and the flowers were slightly blighted as well. I've sprayed w/insecticidal soap and a natural fungicide, but the drop continues. I fertilize w/HollyTone twice a year. I mulch. I've aerated the base with spikes. There are now bare branches, mostly down low, where only months ago they were full and lush. Otherwise, I see lots of new growth, but only on the terminus... the "bald" areas are now basically deadwood which I'll prune out. I'm in NYC outskirts... think zone 7?
Any input is appreciated!
pieper - You all had alot of snow this past year and sometimes it takes awhile for the damage to finally assert itself! And especially with them facing south, any snow would have reflected the strong south sun right up against them, potentially causing alot of winter burn - and moreso because of the generally mild winter and freeze/thaw. I would just leave them be. They have been around for a long time and have seen some of the best that NY can offer in terms of weather! LOL They will most likely recover if you don't overly baby them and try to cure them of something that might not be the problem. One of my sisters has one twice the age of yours and she used to worry too but then just opted to make sure it was mulched, fertilized, and watered. And even when it looked worse for the wear, it has bloomed beautifully every year and yearly makes alot of new growth inside.


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Amazing, amazing news this morning as we just got word that Magnet Releasing (Magnolia) has acquired North American rights to the incredible vampire film from Sweden, Let the Right One In (review), which tells the story of a lonely twelve year-old boy and his friendship with a young girl, who appears to be a vampire. Read on for the entire announcement, which also tips us off that they have also acquired Dainipponjin (review)!
We've learned this afternoon that Bavaria Film International has sold all rights to its European Film Market hit "Let The Right One In" to Magnet, Magnolia Pictures new genre arm, for North America. Right on the heels of its first market screening negotiations got under way over Thomas Alfredson's romantic horror film and two times Gothenburg award winner with Magnolia finishing the race.
"Let The Right One In", based on a best-selling novel by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist, tells the story of a lonely twelve year-old boy and his friendship with a young girl, who appears to be a vampire.
"This modern-day vampire romance proves to have the right amount of poetic art house feel injected into the horror genre and therefore appeals to a wide audience", says Stefanie Zeitler, Head of Sales with Bavaria Film International. "The cross-over potential is immense and I am very glad that Magnolia sees it the same way. They are the perfect partner as they have proven the right touch for films like this and we look forward to this cooperation".
"A stand out film in any market or festival, `Let The Right One In' is a master work of horror," says Tom Quinn, Senior Vice President at Magnolia. "What Bong Joon Ho's `The Host' did for monsters, Tomas Alfredson's `Let The Right One In' will do for vampires."
"Let The Right One In" is produced by Carl Molinder and John Nordling at EFTI in association with Sandrew Metronome, Filmpool Nord, Sveriges Television, and WAG.
Aside from this deal, further sales to Germany, UK, Spain, South Korea and Latin America are imminent and soon to be announced. Strong interest is also coming from Japan, France, Italy and Australia.
"Let The Right One In" joins Magnet's already robust slate of films, which includes the exquisite corpse-style thriller "The Signal"; the sexually charged horror film "Donkey Punch"; the anticipated documentary "Cocaine Cowboys 2: Hustlin' With The Godmother"; Toronto Midnight Madness selection "Big Man Japan (Dainipponjin)" by Hitoshi Matsumoto; Chilean action epics "Kiltro" and "Mirageman" starring Marko "the Latin Dragon" Zaror; the atmospheric French sci-fi/horror film "Eden Log"; Tony Stone's heavy metal Viking epic, "Severed Ways"; action omnibus "Triangle" from Hong Kong greats Ringo Lam, Johnnie To, and Tsui Hark; Jeremy Saulnier's darkly comic, hipster slasher flick "Murder Party"; Olivier Assayas's Cannes-selected thriller "Boarding Gate" starring Asia Argento and Michael Madsen; and Mark Hartley's expose on classic Australian genre filmmaking "Not Quite Hollywood".
Magnet is the recently launched genre arm of Magnolia Pictures (www.magpictures.com) specializing in films from the vanguard of horror, action, comedy and Asian cinema. Magnolia Pictures is an operating business of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, a vertically integrated group of media properties co-owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban that includes 2929 Productions, HDNet Films, Magnolia Pictures, Landmark Theatres and television stations HDNet and HDNet Movies.


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We note with sorrow the passing on December 1 of a special CVEC member, Shirlee Madow, of Faribault. Shirlee was recognized at the annual membership meeting last May as the student who took the most courses (52) over the past 10 years—and now digging farther back to our 1997 beginning, we find a grand total of 73, far surpassing anyone else's. Clearly the Elder Collegium was an important part of the last fifteen years of her life. She also served on the Board as our "Faribault representative" between 2008 and 2011. We will miss her presence.


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Unlike many hipster trends, there is at least one that science may have successfully demystified. Men are growing beards to assert dominance over other men and appeal to women, a report suggests.
Those are the findings of a new study commissioned by The University of Western Australia, according to a report in the UK publication The Telegraph. Published in the journal of Evolution and Human Behaviour, researchers studied 154 different species of primates, and found many males developed "badges" that boosted their sex appeal and made them more attractive to the females of its species.
Dr. Cyril Gueter told The Telegraph that the distinguishing characteristics among apes and monkeys correlated to beards in humans. The recent boom in male facial hair, Gueter says, is related to intra-societal competition among males.
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Hi Jeffrey,
I've recently attended the Level 1 Teaching Guitar Workshop offered through NAMM and GAMA. I had a great time and brought home great materials. I've had a guitar session online through facetime on mac about 2 years ago. Except for my lack of technical skills, which are slowly improving, it was a great experience. However, any "extra" support and ideas are a welcome opportunity.
Currently we have enough guitars for every student in a class, a smartboard, and with a minimal amount of effort, I think I could hook up a camera (will need to work on that part) to give a view of the classroom. What opportunities and ideas, etc. did you have in mind?
Thanks Jeannine, thanks for your reply. I can help alot with the tech issues and for the camera I would recommend the Logitech C910 webcam. It has the mic built in and is a usb device so just plug it into the computer you will be using for the broadcast and we should be fine.
What I would like from your students is a songlist of fun music they would like to learn. I will prepare some writing for the kids based off their songlist to make the broadcast fun. I would also like to spend additonal time talking about note reading, counting, how to practice with a metronome, technique and any other questions the students might have.
I usually write in tablature with rhythmic values, and chord diagrams and will explain the difference between standard notation and tablature since guitar music can be written in both.
Your class sounds perfect fo me! I will look forward to working out all the tech issues and I like to run a test call to make sure we have good audio & video ahead of the broadcast.
What is a "smartboard"? Thanks, Jeff
Hi Jeff,
A smartboard is a large, interactive screen that can be used as a projection device, a writing tool, like a chalkboard, can display and interact with computer programs, all with a touch of the finger or special pens, depending on what you're doing. For lack of a better way to describe it, it's like a giant touch screen computer. You hook up a lap top, and then the board itself is interactive with the computer simply by touching the large screen. It's a fabulous tool and will allow students to see you in almost life-size proportions. It is compatible with Mac or PC (I have a Mac at my disposal now at school) and the students love to use it.
We're not quite ready to start our guitar unit. I was planning on November or December. When did you have in mind to begin?
Also, I may have to ask for permission from my principal to have you "in" our classroom. Would you be able to give me biographical information so I can get that permission? Thanks!
Sure, anything you need I will even allow a background check if needed. A brief bio is on my website: www.jeffrey-thomas.com My new cell # is: 808.779.9841
I think it would be good to watch the student testimonial video I have on my website home page since it has parents of students talking about me and the lessons on skype.
I would really like to run a test once permission is granted. The smartboard sounds awesome! You can project the skype broadcast onto it and the students will have great visability. I think I have seen this used in other school to school broadcasts. Thanks, Jeff
I wonder how this went? We are hoping to expand our offerings for skype lessons. So far we only have information related to pre-taped video lessons (http://shredkick.com).
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Disney's Aladdin on Broadway
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See 'Aladdin' for the hilarious, high energy performance of James Monroe Iglehart, who won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as the Genie. His rendition of "Never Had a Friend Like Me" is so over-top, it's worth the price of admission alone!
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The tale of the eponymous street kid unfolds with the help of choreography and music by a team of Tony Award winners. If you love the animated film, expect to see your favorite characters including Aladdin, the Genie, Princess Jasmine and Jafar singing and dancing their way through classic numbers such as "Arabian Nights" and "Prince Ali." Fans can also delight in scenes specially written for the stage and a selection of songs, written by Howard Ashman, that didn't make the cut for the original film score.
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What is this pretty insect?
Late yesterday after I got home from work I went out to feed the pond fish and spotted this rather pretty insect laying eggs on my desert rose. It's body is about an inch long and looks like a butterflies body but the wings don't look anything like a butterflies except for the spots. Whatever it is was really fixated on that desert rose since I kept twisting the pot around and tilting it trying to get a good picture and it only flew off once only to come back less than a minute later. Anyone recogize it? I really need to get a decent book on florida insects.
Congratulations, you have an Oleander Moth. Also called a Wasp Moth for the way it looks.
Thanks for the quick response! Yes, it is really pretty and I am sure glad it's harmless as I had my hands within a couple inches of it as I was twisting around leaves trying to get the perfect shot! She layed far too many eggs for my one small desert rose and there aren't any oleanders growing in my neighborhood. Will the plant come back if I let the cats eat all of the leaves?
Neighbor's desert rose was defoliated by one. It was hard on the plant, it took a while but it did come back. Am i remembering correctly that some people have a sensitivity to contact with the spines of these caterpillars?
From Unv. of Fl regarding affect on oleander:
(which I think would apply to adenium as well)
"Total defoliation will not kill the plant but, if it occurs repeatedly year after year, the plant may be more susceptible to other pests such as scale insects."
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This is a photo mosaic created from many of the faces of people who attended the Barack Obama rallies that I photographed.
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I'm a photographer. I photograph interactive panoramas for websites and newspapers. When I photographed Obama rallies I could always find a spot on the risers that faced the sea of people. The rest of the press was there to photograph Barack Obama, I was there to document the enormity of the event, the people who attended. I wish you could have seen what I saw every time I stood up on the press risers and looked into the crowd.
Barack Obama would say that this wasn't about him, it was about us. I heard his message of inclusion and unity when he spoke and when I looked out into the crowds I saw that same message. The largest and most diverse crowds I've ever seen gathering together to be a part of this process, many for the first time.
I wanted to illustrate what I saw every time I climbed to the top of those risers and looked out into the crowd. This is what I saw.
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great picture and I like the way you symbolize the meaning of "Out of many, We are one" sentence. Great !
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Very nice concept for the mosaic. Barack Obama should put that on his business cards.
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Given the stakes involved in achieving a correct understanding of Russian and Chinese defense policies and military developments, the magnitude of Mary Fitzgerald's enlightening accomplishments in this regard becomes clear. However, the problems that we have outlined in this volume were not unfamiliar to students of the Soviet Union. Indeed, they are enduring strategic issues for Russian policymakers as well as those who analyze or contribute to foreign policies toward the Russian military, despite the magnitude of the tremendous changes that have occurred since 1989 when the Soviet empire began to collapse. Even more importantly, Mary and her colleagues recognized that the issues outlined here are not just tasks relevant for the general study of Russia, but by addressing these strategic issues, and their underlying implications, policymakers will engage in the essential tasks necessary for the creation of an enduring structure of peace.
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When I read..."heard of a bug to enter not in a raid" I stopped... as it was patch notes... not a bug not like there is a level restriction to be in a raid anyways...
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One reason for WoW decline I often hear is that its an old game and naturally people get bored with it. But TV is much older and people still watch that. Surely if a thing you once enjoyed keept staying fun, you would still use it?
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If you're an adult like me, you've probably head to McDonald's when there are Nintendo promotions. You know, because that's what adults do. Get ready to zoom to one of the restaurants with you, as McDonald's next set of Happy Meal toys are from none other than Mario Kart 8.
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