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DJ Nabs
The International Party Rocker...CLICK HERE to learn more about DJ Nabs!
Nabs: American DJ Story documentary -coming soon
Fashioned from his personal treasure trove of never-before-seen archival and behind-the-scenes footage, Nabs: American DJ Story chronicles one man's struggle as a true school DJ in a fickle and unforgiving industry as told thru the lives of famous friends and family.
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Action Thriller
Frey successfully makes the transition to "espionage" thriller from his earlier "Wall Street/finance" thrillers. Though Cole is a stock broker, very little of the story involves investing as Frey's "The Takeover" and "The Vulture Fund."
As the story unfolds we find that Cole is a loner who did not know his mother and barely had anything to do with his father, while he was raised by his aunt and uncle. He is an interesting personality and during the course of the novel he is paired with the pure Nicky from his hometown and Tori, who had a similar upbringing as Cole. Tori is the more interesting of the two as her goal is to make her mother notice her for who she is. This means that she must do things on her own and win acclaim on her own merit.
We also have Bennett Smith, who seems to get to the right place at the right time to get Cole out of jams. As the book unfolds, Smith seems to be the most interesting character.
The books main credo throughout seems to be "trust no one." The book is definitely one to take with you for that long plane ride."
What did you think of this review?
Action Thriller
A Novel by by Clive Cussler


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BOISE -- There are about three weeks left in the legislative session and this past week several hot topics came to the forefront. From controversy over the agriculture security bill, to debates on guns on campus, and another appearance at the Capitol from the Adds the Words group, it was a big week at the Legislature.
Guns on Campus
The House State Affairs Committee sat through a seven hour hearing Friday on Senate Bill 1254.
The testimony was overwhelmingly in opposition to the bill, but it really didn't seem to have much of an impact, said KTVB political analyst Dr. Jim Weatherby. It was a party line vote, the bill came out and it, no doubt, is destined for passage on the floor of the House.
Weatherby said with the Republican primary right around the corner he expects this bill to make it easily to the governor's desk.
I see no reason why, given the politics of this issue, that it will not pass and become law, Weatherby said.
Agriculture Security Bill
Friday afternoon, Gov. Butch Otter signed Senate Bill 1337, the agriculture security bill, into law.
Weatherby said those in the agriculture industry are concerned, adding that there are animal rights groups and activists who are really out to destroy the industry and through their films showing abuse could threaten the property and livelihood of dairy producers.
This issue had some strong opposition, too.
There are those who say that these kinds of abuses need to be exposed, said Weatherby.
Add the Words
This week saw another appearance from Add the Words protesters. This time, about four dozen people blocked committee rooms, resulting in another round of arrests and it has some starting to question whether this is helping or hurting their cause.
There are various ways to lobby legislation, said Weatherby. The powerful only have to symbolically whisper in the ear of a few legislators and they can get their legislation through. Those who are on the outside, who don't have power and do not have the influence that well-entrenched interest groups have, have to make noise.
Weatherby said the silver lining is individual cities in Idaho are passing their own non-discrimination measures.


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Iraq: 14 bodies of government employees found as 11 people die
An armed Sunni group kidnapped 18 Iraqi government employees in response to the alleged rape last month of a Sunni woman by three Shiite policemen, according to a statement and images posted Friday on the Internet. The statement was signed by the Islamic State of Iraq, a Sunni group with ties to al-Qaeda.
"This blessed operation is a response to crimes carried out by those infidels in their fight against the Sunnis," the statement said. "The latest of the crimes committed by these traitors was to rape our sister in religion." Hours later, the government said the bodies of 14 security officers had been found.
Brig. Gen. Abdul-Karim Khalaf, an Interior Ministry spokesman, said the 14 bodies were found Friday afternoon in Diyala province northeast of Baghdad. He blamed al-Qaeda for the killings and said Iraqi authorities would "chase those who assassinated these unarmed people."
In Baghdad, a pair of car bombs killed at least 11 people in separate attacks across the city. The bigger occurred at a used car lot near Sadr City, killing 10 people, wounding 17 and setting several cars ablaze, police said.
Meanwhile, an American Marine died in combat in Iraq's western Anbar province, the U.S. military said Friday. The Marine was killed during combat operations on Wednesday, the AP reported.
The U.S. command said Thursday that two other U.S. Marines were killed the day before in fighting in Anbar province.


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WLM Sub Series, Basic Duo
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The usual speakers are expected to reproduce the full frequency range of a signal. In this compromise particularly the lower frequencies of the music to be played are suffering.
Most of us have knowingly or unknowingly resigned and accepted this "castrated" sound the usual speaker systems are offering. On the other hand, low sounds are relying on large volumes of air and big waves as only massive and big driver membranes, powerful and perfectly controlled, can deliver.
When comparing all loudspeaker concepts available today, WLM is strongly recommending separating and allocating the various frequency levels to adequate drivers, preferably not interfering with one-another and operating on different locations.
The bass frequencies should be taken care by a loudspeaker having a larger membrane and capable of "blowing" big volumes. Also, because of the different propagation of lower (larger) waves, it can be placed almost anywhere in the room (preferably somewhere in front of the listener).
In a very convincing way the DUO bass speakers are representing together with the WLM main speakers the high level of know-how and expertise of WLM in the building of loudspeakers. This active bass speaker made in the highest standards auf Austrian craftsmanship, with high quality components is coming very close to reproducing music in the most authentic manner.
The decision to employ natural products has been taken to improve the performance of the speakers, while also helping the environmental cause.
The uncompromising choice for the active operation is proof of WLM's conviction that it is simply the superior technique of today.
The housing, to be free of resonances, has been made of multi-layer real wood (birch) having a wall thickness of 20 mm and strengthend by additional reinforcements. This structure is supporting the heavy and powerful bass drivers with ease. In addition to the added stability, this construction is also enhancing the acoustic properties. The production in the best tradition of Austrian craftsmanship is warrant fort the lasting value and reliable functioning for many years.
Paper membranes and pure wool for dampening are used for acoustic performance and environmental purposes alike.
The quality of the components and of craftsmanship of the DUO series is the same as applied in the WLM main speakers. The choice of wood grains and their surface finish are also identical in both series thus forming a harmonious entity.
In all DUO subs 2 powerful and specially stiff membranes are placed horizontally, 1 above and 1 below in the hexagonal boxes. The 3 models are of identical height and follow the same blue print of construction. However, they have different diameters of the diaphragm: 12'' 15''and 18'', resulting in different cross-sections of the boxes and also in volume of bass to be emitted. In smaller rooms or when only reduced space is available the DUO12 can contribute quite an astonishing bass supplement to that of the main speakers. In large rooms the DUO 18 can show its full bass potential. The DUO 15 is ranging between the 2 others as far as space requirement and bass power is concerned.
Only when you expose yourself to the impact of these extremely powerful drivers will you be aware of the shortcomings you have been suffering in the meantime and you will find out to which mind blowing lows a full orchestra or an acoustic bass can reach in your listening room.
Like a building, realistic musical recital needs a solid foundation, a solid bass base, on which the more tender and sensible midths and highs of a signal can rest and extend. Find out for yourself the sovereign and unobtrusive way in which any of the DUOs is doing its job and is thus in an altruistic manner supporting the performance of the main speakers.
The teamwork of these WLM-speakers is best coordinated by the flexible, external WLM filter modul System Control. It splits the frequency range of a signal in highs, midths and lows for separate amplification and is thereafter responsible for their perfectly blended, homogenous and coherent sound image creation by the different drivers, without a gap or disturbing overlap, for the purest and most natural musical enjoyment.
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Ejecta mix for SSENSE
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AES News
- First Book in "AES Presents" Series from Focal Press
- New edition of Handbook for Sound Engineers, edited by Glen Ballou
- 137th Audio Engineering Society Convention Breaks Records and Draws Acclaim from Attendees, Exhibitors and Presenters Alike
- Convention reminds West-Coast audio community, "If It's About Audio, It's At AES!"
- AES 2014 Election Results
- The results are in!
- Time to Vote: 2014 AES Elections
- Deadline was Friday, July 11th
AES Board of Governors Award
Toru Kamekawa
The AES recognizes and honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of audio in engineering, technology, service, and the arts through its Awards Program.
In 2011, Toru Kamekawa was presented with the AES Board of Governors Award in recognition of co-chairing the AES 40th International Conference on "Spatial Audio: Sense the Sound of Space" in Tokyo, October 8–10, 2010.
Other AES Awards
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ST. TAMMANYPARISH, La. -- A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Interstate-12 Thursday, according to State Police.
Tyler Bernos, of Mandeville, wrecked his motorcycle around 5 p.m. on Interstate-12 West, near LA 1088, said State Police, after he veered left, went off the road and hit a cable barrier.
He was taken to a hospital in New Orleans where was pronounced dead.
Bernos did not have a license to ride a motorcycle and was wearing helmet, though it was not fastened properly and came off during the crash. Speed is considered to be a factor. It is unknown if alcohol is a factor, but a blood sample was collected and results are pending, said State Police.


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Raven Industries Reports Fiscal 2014 Second-Quarter Results SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raven Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:RAVN) today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended July 31, 2013. Raven's second-quarter net income was $8.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, versus year-earlier net income of $11.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share. For the second quarter, sales were $93.4 million, versus $101.7 million in the prior-year second quarter. Sales rose modestly in the Engineered Films division and were down slightly in Applied Technology. Reflecting the current constraints on federal spending, Aerostar sales declined 23 percent. For the six months, net income totaled $22.3 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, versus $30.6 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, in fiscal 2013. First-half sales were $197.1 million, down from last year's $219.6 million. The company anticipates a better financial performance in the fiscal 2014 second half. "As expected, the economic headwinds and near-term challenges we faced in the fiscal first quarter, persisted in our second quarter," said Daniel A. Rykhus, Raven's president and chief executive officer. "Raven continues to become a more technology-focused company—centered on solving the specific great challenges of hunger, security, energy independence and natural resource preservation—transitioning from a company with a strong contract manufacturing orientation. "We are 100-percent committed to executing our strategy, generating profitable revenue from our existing core markets while driving growth in closely adjacent opportunities. Our pipeline of past investments in technology, capacity and market expansions, offers plenty of growth and stability while staying focused on markets and strategies that we understand." Multi-layer Films for High-Value Agriculture Markets Drive Engineered Films Growth For the fiscal 2014 second quarter, sales in Engineered Films rose to $37.3 million from $36.8 million a year ago. Operating income decreased to $4.8 million, from $6.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Said Rykhus, "Within this division, we're seeing strength in agricultural barrier films, which had double-digit growth over the prior year—fueled by sales of fumigation and silage films. This growth was substantially offset by lower deliveries of geomembrane films which were particularly strong in the second quarter a year ago, stemming from a reservoir project in Ohio. We are encouraged by signs that the energy market is stabilizing. And within energy, we actually posted a sequential sales increase from the fiscal 2014 first quarter." Operating income was constrained in the quarter due to substantially higher resin costs compared to the prior year, combined with market conditions that did not allow pass through, as well as lower manufacturing efficiencies due to new line start-up costs. The company is working swiftly to address these issues through process improvements, along with utilization of its reclaim production line—which is designed to capture and recycle excess polymer material from internal manufacturing processes. "Despite a difficult environment, we continue to expect revenue growth for Engineered Films for the full year. In the near term, we're capitalizing on the opportunities with agricultural barrier films, working with our energy market distribution partners to increase energy sales into the Bakken formation, and growing sales for our new multi-layer geomembrane products that help reduce the environmental effects of landfills," said Rykhus. Aerostar Enhances Vista Research Sales and Announces Collaboration Effort With Google Aerostar's sales in the second quarter were $20.7 million versus $26.8 million in the year-earlier quarter. The decrease was expected and primarily due to reduced demand from U.S. government agency customers—specifically within parachutes and to a lesser extent tethered aerostats—and the planned transition away from avionics customers. Divisional operating income was $1.0 million, versus $2.3 million in fiscal 2013—primarily due to lower volume. During the quarter, Raven announced that Google plans to use Aerostar-designed and developed high-tech balloons as part of its new project for balloon-powered Internet access, Project Loon. While the program is still in its early stages, a successful trial took place in June involving 30 balloons providing Internet connectivity to an area covering nearly 10,000 square kilometers. For the remainder of fiscal 2014, Raven anticipates modest revenues from the project with the possibility of significant revenue growth in the first half of fiscal 2015, subject to continued success as Project Loon progresses. Within Aerostar, Vista Research continued to deliver strong sales, rising approximately 20 percent, driven by support activities under existing contracts for Vista's Smart Sensing Radar Systems. Over the past year Raven has accelerated investments in advancing our radar technology through improved designs, anti-tamper software, government certifications, ITAR compliance and approvals, marketing and months-long tests and demonstration efforts. Based on these efforts and successful field test performance results with the Vista radar systems, Vista Research has been selected by a large U.S. prime contractor as a preferred radar solution for future U.S. and export opportunities. This has already resulted in the sale of multiple systems through the new channel. Said Rykhus, "Our involvement with Google is another example of Raven's ability to pioneer leading-edge applications of our adaptable technology, and if this unique collaboration effort overcomes a number of significant risk factors it may constitute another breakout opportunity for which Aerostar has positioned itself in recent years. "Looking ahead to the rest of the year and beyond, we will continue to work to compensate for government uncertainty by focusing on expanding our proprietary technology opportunities, including advanced radar systems, high-altitude balloons and aerostats to international markets. Over the past three years, we have been allocating capital to these three breakout growth drivers, believing that over the course of the next two to three years any one of these more speculative, higher risk growth opportunities could double or triple the size of the division, or any of them could deliver just enough revenue to cover their cost of capital. "As a diversified company, we consider this Aerostar role a benefit, believing that Applied Technology and Engineered Films are well positioned to deliver more incremental growth, and Aerostar gives us the potential for strong upside, albeit with a higher risk of uncertainty." Applied Technology: New Products to Drive Growth For the second quarter, sales in Applied Technology were $39.1 million, versus $40.1 million last year. Operating income was $11.9 million, compared to $12.9 million in the prior-year period. The decrease stemmed from lower sales amid continued investments in research, marketing and product development to secure future growth. Said Rykhus, "Seasonally, the second quarter is the weakest from our Applied Technology division, so comparisons can be challenging, but we're pleased that demand appears to have stabilized and may be recovering. Also encouraging is that OEM demand stayed strong for certain precision agricultural solutions, specifically, Raven's advanced guided steering systems. "Internationally, we continue to invest in growth for the long term. In particular, we've heightened our focus on growing the South American markets. We're doing so by working more closely with our strong OEM and aftermarket customers in those geographies." Within Applied Technology, Raven introduced three new products during the second quarter: *Viper 4: Raven's next-generation field computer designed to be a simple, powerful and connected platform bringing the latest in computing technology. *SmarTrax MD: The first easily transferrable assisted steering system capable of up to RTK performance. Farmers looking for ways to upgrade their current equipment to increase efficiency can utilize SmarTrax MD across various machines on their farm. *Multi-Hybrid OmniRow: Raven's patent-pending planter technology that allows farmers to switch between different hybrids and seed spacing on the go. Said Rykhus, "We help farmers feed the world's growing population by driving innovation and new product development. And it's this innovation and development that will fuel Raven's growth in the second half of fiscal 2014. We're pleased with the progress we made in the second quarter. Now it's time to leverage those investments and new products to drive sales." Strong Cash Position At July 31, 2013, cash and investment balances were $55.7 million, up from $44.1 million a year ago. First half operating cash flows were $29.7 million, down from $44.5 million in the prior year. Accounts receivable decreased to $49.2 million, compared with $49.9 million at July 31, 2012. Inventories were $54.4 million, up from $50.4 million one year earlier. Business Development Pipeline to Fuel Growth Concluded Rykhus, "For the third quarter, we see strength across all of our divisions. Applied Technology will be driven by sales of our new products and improving market conditions. Within Engineered Films, we'll leverage the agriculture opportunity and move forward with new film capabilities serving our construction, geomembrane and industrial segments. Aerostar will continue to experience reduced demand from Raven's U.S. government customers, but we have opportunities to substantially offset this by increasing Vista Research and other proprietary product sales. We are reassigning resources within Aerostar to support this transition. "Looking ahead to the rest of the fiscal year, we have a strong balance sheet and have created technological leadership in our chosen markets. This gives us confidence for the long term, despite potentially volatile results as we transition to a more technology-driven company. We continue to expect a stronger second-half performance on a year-over-year comparative basis, but we do not believe that will be enough to deliver profit growth for the full year. "We will maintain an intense focus on executing our strategy and generating profitable revenue from our existing core markets while driving growth in closely adjacent opportunities. And we will remain true to the Raven business model, exercising fiscal prudence and honoring our purpose of solving great challenges." Conference Call Information Raven will host a conference call today, Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss second-quarter performance. Analysts and investors are invited to join the conference call by dialing: 1-866-393-0676. Alternatively, the live call can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the company's website at http://investors.ravenind.com/. Please log on to the website at least 15 minutes early to register on the Events & Presentations page, and download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call ends through 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. To access the replay, dial 1-855-859-2056 and enter conference ID: 25140774. A replay also will be available on the company's website. About Raven Industries, Inc. Since 1956, Raven Industries has designed and manufactured high-quality, high-value technical products. Raven is publicly traded on NASDAQ (RAVN) and has earned an international reputation for innovation, product quality, high performance and unmatched service. With strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and technological innovation, Raven serves the precision agriculture, high performance specialty films, aerospace, and electronic manufacturing services markets. Visit www.RavenInd.com for more information. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance these assumptions are correct or that these expectations will be achieved. Assumptions involve important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect results in the future. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to weather conditions and commodity prices, which could affect sales and profitability in some of the company's primary markets, such as agriculture, construction and oil and gas drilling; or changes in competition, raw material availability, technology or relationships with the company's largest customers, risks and uncertainties relating to development of new technologies to satisfy customer requirements, possible development of competitive technologies, ability to scale production of new products without negatively impacting quality and cost, and ability to finance investment and working capital needs for new development projects, as well as other risks described in the company's 10-K under Item 1A. This list is not exhaustive, and the company does not have an obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date these statements are made. RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollars and shares in thousands, except earnings per share) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended July 31, Six Months Ended July 31, Fav Fav (Unfav) (Unfav) 2013 2012 Change 2013 2012 Change Net sales $93,421 $101,674 (8)% $197,101 $219,589 (10)% Cost of goods sold 66,686 71,610 135,450 148,390 Gross profit 26,735 30,064 (11)% 61,651 71,199 (13)% Research and development 3,989 3,564 8,225 6,964 expenses Selling, general and administrative 10,178 9,093 19,924 18,396 expenses Operating income 12,568 17,407 (28)% 33,502 45,839 (27)% Other (expense), (219) (96) (417) (148) net Income before 12,349 17,311 (29)% 33,085 45,691 (28)% income taxes Income taxes 4,012 5,743 10,754 15,100 Net income 8,337 11,568 (28)% 22,331 30,591 (27)% Net income (loss) attributable to 4 22 (5) 2 noncontrolling interest Net income attributable to $8,333 $11,546 (28)% $22,336 $30,589 (27)% Raven Industries, Inc. Net income per common share: -basic $0.23 $0.32 (28)% $0.61 $0.84 (27)% -diluted $0.23 $0.32 (28)% $0.61 $0.84 (27)% Weighted average common shares: -basic 36,446 36,343 36,420 36,318 -diluted 36,610 36,565 36,600 36,545 RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. 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Wyrmking's Ring
Royal Orders Quest
The Wyrmking's Ring is a quest available in Dragon's Dogma.
- This article is about the mission given to you by Aldous. For the ring itself, see Wyrmking's Ring.
A thief made off with the duke's magick ring, a treasure of the realm. It must be reclaimed.
Royal Orders Quest
Start the quest by speaking with Aldous and selecting "Recover stolen item". You are informed by Aldous that Duke Edmun's ring has been stolen. Your task is to find out who stole it and to get the ring back.
Learn More of the Thief
- Speak with castle residents to discover what you may of the thief.
Inquire About Salomet
- Speak with the locals to learn of Salomet , a prime suspect in the robbery.
Confront Salomet
- Salomet is said to lurk in the ancient quarry. Make for the area and retrieve the Wyrmking's Ring .
Report Salomet's Escape
- You've need of further information in your pursuit of Salomet . Travel back to Aldous to report on your progress.
Renew Your Inquiry Into Salomet
- Speak with the local residents to learn where Salomet may have fled.
Confront Salomet
- You're told Salomet fled to the Bluemoon Tower . Travel there and retrieve the Wyrmking's Ring .
Ferry Back the Ring
Quest Successful
- You returned the magick ring to Aldous . Quest reward received.
This quest is obtained by speaking with Aldous in the Duke's Demesne and selecting the option "Recover stolen item".
Before undertaking this quest, consider the following :
- After successfully obtaining the Wyrmking's Ring from Salomet, it is highly recommended that the player forge a duplicate to give to Aldous while keeping the original. The benefits of doing so will be discussed at the end of this walkthrough.
- Before completing BOTH The Wyrmking's Ring and Pride Before a Fall, be aware that doing so will automatically begin the quests Honor and Treachery and flags the start of Bad Business. The Bad Business quest will render Madeleine's shop inaccessible until Post-Game, so be sure to acquire any desired items from her BEFORE completing The Wyrmking's Ring and Pride Before a Fall.
- The boss battle with Salomet may be more easily won if the Arisen is a ranged vocation (Strider, Ranger, or Assassin).
- If already in possession of a ring (or a forgery) from a previous playthrough, the Arisen may bring it to Aldous to immediately complete the quest.
- SPOILER : The conversations will the townspeople may be skipped if the Arisen already knows where to go to find Salomet (the Ancient Quarry and the Bluemoon Tower).
Learn More of the ThiefEdit
In order to find the thief, speak with some of the people in the castle. This is done in the following order:
- Speak with Pering. He can usually be found strolling around.
- Speak with Ser Gyles in the storehouse
- speak to Ambrose. Usually found close to the Duke
- Speak with Aldous after all inquiries are complete.
Inquire About SalometEdit
Salomet is the alleged culprit, but his current whereabouts are unknown. Aldous suggests speaking with more Gran Soren citizens outside the castle.
Speak to Mellard who can usually be found in the Noble Quarter. He claims Salomet is in the Ancient Quarry.
Confront SalometEdit
Travel to the Ancient Quarry. Exit Gran Soren from the southern Gate and head west. The Ancient Quarry is located south of the fork. There will be Goblins along the way.
Enter the quarry and engage Salomet. He is guarded by six Bandits.
Once the fight is over, Salomet will escape.
Report Salomet's EscapeEdit
With Salomet gone, report back to Aldous in Gran Soren and see what can be done about finding him again.
Renew Your Inquiry Into SalometEdit
Aldous suggests speaking with more towns people. Head to Fountain Square in the Urban Quarter and speak with Brice. He reports that Salomet has been spotted fleeing to the Bluemoon Tower.
Confront SalometEdit
If a Portcrystal was previously placed at the Bluemoon Tower after the Griffin's Bane quest, use a Ferrystone to teleport there. If not, sleep at the inn before walking northwest from Gran Soren, through the Windworn Valley and Pastona Cavern to the Bluemoon Tower.
Upon entering the tower, the party will immediately be assailed by seven Bandits at the main gate (four Striders, two Warriors, and one Fighter).
Past the first treasure chest on the left and three Crows, ascend the first staircase to the second floor. The second floor is occupied by six more Bandits (one Strider, one Warrior, one Fighter, two Rangers, and one Magick Archer). Beware the enemy Ranger's Great Gamble shot, which can propel a character into the water below. Avoid falling off the steps by walking cautiously and not running.
On the thrid floor, the Arisen may through one of two doors. On the right is a solid metal door the Arisen initially entered to battle the Griffin (assuming the Griffin escaped to the Bluemoon Tower in the earlier quest Griffin's Bane). This solid metal door will lead to Salomet with zero Bandit opposition.
The door on the left is a "jail" type metal door which is accessible if the Arisen destroyed the wooden plank blocking the door on the other side during an earlier visit to the tower. This path (the left door) is more treacherous, with eight Bandits guarding the ascending staircase leading to Salomet. This eight Bandit cohort is comprised of one Strider, one Fighter, one Sorcerer, and five deadly Rangers who will pelt the party with Tenfold Flurry arrows during their ascent. If possible, snipe them from afar with Lyncean Sight (Assassin skill) or Comet Shot (Ranger skill) before they have the chance to attack.
Before reaching the top of the staircase, save the game.
At the summit, the final battle with Salomet ensues. Salomet's offensive capabilities include Ingle, Comestion, Seism, Miasma, and summoning Skeleton Warriors and Skeleton Lords. Melee vocations may expect to be hampered by Salomet's teleportation when the Arisen closes the distance. Be persistent, as his teleportation around the battlefield will eventually cease. Ranged Vocations will have an easier battle, as Salomet may be shot from afar.
Once Salomet is defeated, he will drop the Wyrmking's Ring near the cliff's edge. Pick up the ring, the nearby Ferrystone, and the 46,100 Gold.
Ferry Back the RingEdit
With the ring recovered, travel back to Gran Soren, but DO NOT HAND OVER THE RING YET.
Once back in Gran Soren it is highly recommended that the Arisen immediately make a forgery of the ring to give to Aldous.
KEEP THE ORIGINAL Wyrmking's Ring, and hand Aldous a forgery ! The Wyrmking's Ring has the unique ability to hasten the charge times for all magick skills (for Mages, Sorcerers, Magick Archers, and Mystic Knights) by 15%.
The Wyrmking's Ring Forgery has no special properties, but it can be submitted to complete the quest successfully, with all the experience points and Gold rewards.
A Wyrmking's Ring Forgery made by Montebank at the Black Cat in the Venery of Gran Soren will cost 99,990 Gold.
Go back to Aldous and turn in either the Wyrmking's Ring (not recommended) or the Wyrmking's Ring Forgery to complete the quest.
Quest SuccessfulEdit
Completing this quest and Pride Before a Fall will automatically begin the next Royal Orders Quest called Honor and Treachery. As stated it also starts the sidequest Bad Business.
- Salomet is weak against Thunder enchanted weapons and spells, so a good idea would be to get a Mage/Sorcerer with Thunder Affinity and have them cast it on a ranged weapon as Salomet teleports away.
- Salomet teleports to three different locations at the tower's summit.
- 1. Near the staircase originally entered during the Griffin's Bane quest.
- 2. Near the opposite staircase.
- 3. Near the treasure chest and Gold pouches.
- These teleports are usually in a predictable pattern. Generally, Salomet's pattern will warp to 1-3-2 (based on the order above) or 2-3-1-2-1-3. This is not concrete, but seems to be the general consensus.
- Focus on defeating the summoned Undead Warriors and Skeleton Warriors first. If left unheeded, they can overwhelm the party with sheer numbers. High level players can instead focus on Salomet directly while leaving pawns to deal with the summoned monsters.
- Magick Archers : Ricochet Seeker/Ricochet Hunter is a Thunder based skill effective against his summoned Skeletons.
- Mystic Knights : Sky Dance/Rapture and Blink/Burst Strike are ideal for dealing with Salomet. Sky Rapture is preferred, as players can jump and use it at the right moment to score a blow to the head. Take caution as players can still be hit and thrown back by Comestion.
- Handing over a Wyrmking's Ring Forgery to complete the quest (highly recommended), will consequently forfeit access to the Paladin's Mantle from the Treasury room. However, the Paladin's Mantle can still be stolen after nightfall.
- To get into the Treasury room without getting caught, sleep at the inn until Nightfall, then run to the Duke's Demesne. Exactly 2 minutes after Nightfall, wait for the guard (Ser Elthar) in front of the room to walk outside the southern entrance. While his back is turned, run into the castle and into the Treasury room. There will be a one minute window before a guard arrives. Once the Paladin's Mantle is obtained, use a Ferrystone to escape or run for the Duke's Demesne exit.
- Plant a Portcrystal at the Bluemoon Tower entrance. Post-Dragon, there will be a Wyvern at the tower's summit.
- Slaying the Griffin early in Griffin's Bane (before it can escape to the Bluemoon Tower) will NOT close off the top of the Bluemoon Tower permanently. Proceed to the top of the stairs where the two doors leading to the summit are located. The barred "jail" door on the left will be automatically open for The Wyrmking's Ring quest.
- ps3xbox360Mellard can be spoken to before speaking to everyone in the Duke's Demesne. Despite him telling the Arisen where Salomet has run off to, it is still necessary to talk to everyone in order for the quest to update. The quest log will state that players must inquire about Salomet however the quest marker will never update.
- To bypass this bug, go to the Ancient Quarry and the quest will continue normally.


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Ogi is a fermented cereal pudding from Nigeria, typically made from maize, sorghum, or millet.[1] Traditionally, the grains are soaked in water for up to three days, before wet milling and sieving to remove husks. The filtered cereal is then allowed to ferment for up to three days until sour. It is then boiled into a pap, or cooked to make a creamy pudding.
In Kenya the porridge is known as uji (not to be confused with ugali), and is generally made with millet and sorghum. It is commonly served for breakfast.,[2] but often has a thinner gravy-like consistency.[3]
The fermentation of ogi is performed by various lactic acid bacteria including Lactobacillus spp, and various yeasts including Saccharomyces and Candida spp.[1][4]
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- ^ a b "Fermented Cereals - A Global Perspective". United Nations FAO. Retrieved 2006-07-22.
- ^ "La vida locavora".
- ^ "Bella online".
- ^ "Characterization of the Beninese traditional ogi, a fermented maize slurry: physicochemical and microbiological aspects". International Journal of Food Science & Technology. June 1998. Retrieved 2006-07-22.
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The Saved! star and her family relocated from Florida three years ago and her parents moved in with her when she bought a luxury Los Angeles property.
But the 22-year-old is keen to become independent and is looking forward to having more space to herself.
She explains, "My parents moved in with me, I'm very close with my family, but the time came about a year ago to actually kick my parents out–because it's my house!
"So I had to have the awkward talk with them like, 'I think it's about time you guys moved back to Florida,' which is where I grew up.
"Not only did they lose me, they lost my younger brother who was going to live with me as well, and stay in the house.
"They became homeless and empty-nesters at the same time."
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Yes, it is.
Why did Joseph travel to Bethlehem with his betrothed Mary, who was pregnant at the time? Perhaps Luke 2:4-5 can give us some insight: "And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child."
Joseph was going to Bethlehem to be taxed, a tax which was first made when Quirinius was governor of Syria, and was accompanied by his espoused wife who was great with child.
What possible conclusion fits the narrative other than that it was taking place while Quirinius was governor?
You failure and or inability to to read and comprehend makes the fact you were able to get through your first year, much less complete several years of college absolutely amazing to me.
There is no contradiction, and all I can do at this point is strongly suggest that you learn how to read and comprehend above beyond your emotional involved stubbornness. If you'll simply read it as written it is easily understood, but you are literally creating a baseless contradiction out of emotionalism rather than the text itself.
This will make it simple for you ( I hope...)
If the text read, " And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (
[And] Jesus was born when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.
)...," then you would have a foundation for your argument, but you are without anything to rationally support you position at this point.
But it doesn't say or imply any such thing, it merely states, "([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)"
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I have some pink Corina from remodeling the kitchen. If you want a hunk, pm me and
we will work something out. I think the problem with any of the thick counter top materials, Corian, granite, soapstone, ect is the additional work around the sink, faucet, icebox and stove as well as the fids. The stainless steel approach is practical as well as functional but a bit cold aesthetically IMHO.
Most of the synthetics like Corian can be worked with with normal wood working tools abet carbide bits. Routers make quick work of holes for faucets and sinks. Though they are available in different thicknesses. For a boater the epoxy glues should not be much different than working with fiberglass.
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i found over time since 1956, when i began noticing the counter tops in mommas house that formica is an inferior product from 1950s that equates with inavbility to cleanand keep clean and stains happen and do not come out and the dings and open sores made with pots and pans..ugly stuff. was made for cheap kitchens in tract homes and v=brought to boatdom by cheapest builders.
if ye dont believe it dings and comes apart and stains a lot more than other surfaces, then hit it a few times with a decent pot or pan or a baseball bat, lik emomma did when we bought our house in ny..she hit it to see if it stood up to her kids. it did not. mpmma had tiles placed by 1958. bought house in 1954. no tlong to last, methinks, for a large investment, one would think the surface would not be levittown quality.
Zee, I think in the last 50 years they may have improved it just a bit. I just put in an offer on a house though that was built in 1958 and has the original counter tops and they look new. Very ugly but look new. I don't think they had very much use as it is a two bedroom house likely no kids. Current owner was an elderly lady. But in my "newer" houses I have never had any modern laminate counter top get any significant damage except one guest that decided to cut a lime for drinks without a cutting board, but that was real abuse with an extremely sharp knife.
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I am soo happy today! i just love all this sunshine! and the kids and i had a great day. we went to the beach, drove all they way to MA to go to TJ and sonic (lol YES i filled my kids up with junk! hahaha!) the whole trip we sang songs (the stereo is broken) from harry potter musical, and disney movies and greenday. made up limericks. it was just great.
so happy AND dh and i will be married 19 years! tomorrow!
Sounds like a wonderful trip with your kiddos. I love those kinds of days. When my ds and I were coming back from the OBX, we had an hour to kill in the early morning before the seafood store opened. We went to Jockey's Ridge and he got to run around in the sand for awhile, and also to the sound and he splashed in the water, and I got some great pix. I love watching my kid have fun.
Mercury Retrograde is impacting communication between my son and I - or it might just be his puberty.
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I'm looking forward to tonight...we're headed to Western MA for a night in a hotel, and then checking out Northampton tomorrow. There's a Tibetan restaurant we've been dying to go to for ages there. Then off to the ILs...whee! Of course it has to have a foreast for scattered showers, but ah well, what can you do?
I'd love to know where the planets are currently in my chart? How does one do that? That's something I've never been able to check out.
Wow, at 9? Yikes. I know I started growing boobs when I was nine, but girls start earlier than boys. Puberty is such a b$%*&. I am not looking forward to it with DD, but since she's not quite 2, I suppose I have some time to go.
He's pretty mature, in lots of ways, and very immature in others. We've had lots of talks and he knows mostly what he's in for, in the next couple years. That doesn't stop him from being a snot, sometimes, though *sigh*
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dd1 is holding her own with the abx, but she is pretty touchy.... least little thing and she yells/cries/gets very emotional. Like, I put her ricotta next to her pancake and she got really upset that it wasn't ON the pancake. I think puberty is going to hit this house like a load of bricks.
So, there were more ticks at preschool AND a kiddo with chicken pox. Anyone know how cp hits 8mos? It seems the universe is still gettin' it's yahyahs out around here.
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I read your post yesterday and have been going around singing "I gotta get back to Hogwarts!" all day....the Harry Potter Musical is just pure wonderfulness, one of the best creative things I came across last year. Thanks for reminding me!
Puberty -- I'm negotiating that with my daughter right now. So far, so good -- we've got a few years to go yet, though.
My 6 yr old son has had an unusually deep voice since birth -- his first yell was quite startling! He takes after his dad's side so I have an idea what's coming. I am imagining that when it breaks he will go proportionately lower and have maybe a deep bass. And he's going to be hairy, too. Someday, about 8 years from now, I expect that I will walk into the kitchen and there will be this tall manling with a stubbly chin, hairy legs and a hairy chest, and BO who sounds like James Earl Jones taking up the whole room. He'll be belching and washing down a platter of dagwoods with a gallon of milk and I will think "This - this is my itty-bitty baby?"
Hope L feels better soon, Clay. Yikes for the health issues at the preschool: bet you are feeling even better about the HS decision now. And the preschool admin is probably tearing their hair out about the potential of losing families over this stuff.
Have you told them your family isn't coming back next year? I haven't told my dd's school yet. I need to be filling out some registration forms for HS today, actually.
He's now almost 21. And hot. And a talented artist. And I feel dirty.
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Anyway, they know we're not going to be there next year and that Ro will go to a "sister school" for at least a year. I do feel a bit bad since Laia does love the program. But we just can't afford two kiddos there, and it's just not Ro's speed yet. So....
We actually don't HAVE to report HS this year since technically dd1 would be in kindy. We need to report next year though. So I kind of see this as a freebie year.... we'll do 1st grade level stuff (which is where dd1 is) and then if HS is a total fail she'll go into 1st grade no harm no foul. I mean, kindy here is 25-30 kiddos, aged 4-5, in each room so it really wouldn't work for her. She'd act out and get labled, and that would stick. I think HS will be a good thing, but it's nice to have a sort of "risk free" year.
abx- she's doing ok, just a bit more emotional than normal and a bit more "bathroom urgency" than normal. We're upping her probiotics, and hopefully we'll make it through the next month more or less incident free.
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Keep me posted on the puberty front. I think my ds is in the very early stages. He's only 9!! But he's sleeping later and eating more and about 2 weeks ago, he came pointing at me (he was nekkid and I think he'd just got done...um...) and said "MOM! I think I'm growing a pubic hair!"
So, there were more ticks at preschool AND a kiddo with chicken pox. Anyone know how cp hits 8mos? It seems the universe is still gettin' it's yahyahs out around here.
This is so weird. A kid that I used to teach (and babysit in the summer) is on fb. I just friended him.
He's now almost 21. And hot. And a talented artist. And I feel dirty.
Glad I didn't get booted from your fb
Went to my eye exam today... need glasses... can't afford them... DH's insurance don't cover any glasses but his. DH don't understand how my prescription is twice the price of his (I need prism lenses+correction for hypermetropia) and well... I'll blame Mercury Retrograde for the drama. And I've been told that I'll need bifocals in a few years since I already show signs of presbyopia.
DD2 has perfect vision and perfectly healthy eyes!
Went to my eye exam today... need glasses... can't afford them...
I do know some people who buy their prescription glasses online but I just can't do it. I absolutely must try them on first.
I hope you can find some nice, inexpensive ones!
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I'll look at Zenni but do they make prism lenses?
I just use regular plastic lenses with the no scratch. I can get that 'Transitions' but I always turn it down.
I'll keep the name though... maybe DD1 could find something that she likes.
I hope everyone is well!
Glasses- I don't understand how insurance won't cover them. I used to go to walmart becuase it was the cheapest local place to do appts and get lenses. I still spent 100-150 on them though. *ugh* which is a lot.
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How does one check for dark, tiny deer ticks in dark hair?! And I don't have anyone to check my hair today so that takes care of that.
Today will be grocery, laundry, and cleaning day.
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DH's insurances are gradual: with the amount of hours registred, we have access to a number of things that are covered - x hours= x coverage. So, at our level, things like glasses, physiotherapy, massages, etc are only covered for the worker, not his family.
Oh well... I already needed glasses 4 years ago (but choose not to get them because I was breastfeeding and my vision could change with weaning) and I've function without so... The presbyopia is a new thing though. (and my glasses wouldn't correct that part for now)
Breakfast, collage activity, outdoors with five kids, stringing a low clothesline and helping the tots hang laundry, off to the playground and bush for the balance of the morning, lunch...
better get going!
I'm wrestling with a tough topic for me which is happening on another forum here that I am super passionate about and would love to see change happen, but I'm putting waaaaaaaaaay too much energy out and into it that its starting to creep into being a bit out of control.
I hope get out and enjoy the sunshine today and hugs and love to everyone!!
re: glasses - I've heard good things about zenni as I'm blind as a bat and my usual script w/ frames goes for $350 (and that's with insurance!), I'm thinking next year I'll try them to see if its a better deal.
To all you mommas with growing boys - thank you for the heads up of what I get to expect in the next 6-10 years.
And you who seek to know Me, know that the seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without.
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We told the kids that it was Earth day, so they ran outside and told the earth. I guess they felt it didn't realize it was earth day and needed to be reminded.
When I asked them why they reminded mother earth that it was earth day, my dd says, "because you always forget stuff mom, so why wouldn't mother earth?" LOL!
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i'll be back later to post more, but i just had to say, word to wise pagans who fly-- security told me that my tarot deck "reads" as explosives in their machine... it's a tight box shaped package of organic material...and here, i was blaming the homemade playdough for ds's bag always getting checked twice....
Earth day I have been totally not paying attention lately... got wrapped up in TM excitement.. and surrounding that has been school 'drama' so I completely forgot. Picnic lunch to enjoy outside today, since mother nature has been nice enough to give us our first blue sky day for well over a week!
Eyes.. I thankfully have good 'extras' insurance (which is stuff like eye, dental, chiro, massage,physio coverage) and I am GOING to get contact lenses this year! I need to buy a very good pair of sunnies as eye damage due to crappy little sunglass lenses is very common here. So picture me in a pair of gargantuan sunglasses with a ginormous straw hat (ala practical magic aunts ) working in my garden
Maybe now that I've posted I'll be able to keep up with the thread for the rest of the month! lol!
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We are having a Ben 10 party today to celebrate the new series starting tonight. Our only guest has cancelled and I feel bad for Roo. Oh well. Maybe I'll get him a small Ben 10 toy to make up for it. And cupcakes. Ok, he doesn't eat cupcakes but I do. LOL.
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Style: Kali/Jun Fan/CSW--Originally Posted by Garbanzo Bean
Here in Belgium, judo is a great choice because:
a) the weather is sucky enough that people'll nearly always walk around in a jacket and b) even in my little hometown with Pop: 25K there were 4 judo clubs and knowing how not to get thrown by a judoka then becomes important as well.
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4/04/2006 6:24am--Originally Posted by Meager
Let me get this straight.
Somone did a shoulder throw on you, you landed on a hardwooden floor and your still walking around in one piece ? Bullshit. If anyone does a correct shoulder throw or any other forward throw and you land flat on a wooden floor, then its hospital time.
Getting thrown and landing on thick crashmats still hurts as it is. Your a bit winded, but you can get up again. I honestly can't see anyone landing on a hard wooden surface safely.
My guess is your bullshitting about the whole thing or are confused on what a shoulder throw is.Hannibal: The sworn enemy of dishonest politicians, source of entertainment on Bullshido and newly appointed Office Linebacker. Terry Tait ain't got **** on me !!!!
Style: Judo, BJJ--Originally Posted by Hannibal
On the other hand, I've been buried in crash mats by muscular dans who would almost certainly hospitalise me if they threw me for real. Sufficient acceleration plus somebody else making a crunching landing on your rib-cage is going to **** you up on concrete.
textbook lift and dump + bad ukemi
(not saying you can regularly shrug off a hard fall on a hard surface, but to say one would cripple you is a bit much)
In otherwords, hannibal, he didn't land flat, he landed right. (a trick I'm notoriously bad at)
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Style: Yudo, Karate--Originally Posted by Hannibal
Best way to injure someone in Judo is improper text-book execution of throws. At my old school, my instructors were cool or crazy enough to teach us how to improperly throw someone with specific intent to cause much injury as possible.
for example, in shoulder throw, instead of throwing the opponent so he'll drop toward's his back. we were also taught to throw the opponent so he'll drop on his head or face first if we wanted to hurt someone.
You still can injure someone with text book throws if you do them hard but best way to injure someone is to execute the technique non-text book. Like Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi, we actually did more of kick rather then sweep...that is not text-book.
How long did you do Judo for and what rank are you?
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From my personal experience, JUDO is better for SD. I've used this more than JJJ or BJJ in real fights. If you Judo sucks (like Shumas does) then you will need BJJ. If your Judo is good then I don't know many pple want to keep fighting after meeting the ground at a high rate of speed.______
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Guild Wars 2's first update following the end of the living story, Festival of the Four Winds, will be going live later today to celebrate the launch of the game in China.
"The Zephyrites have returned to Labyrinthine Cliffs in their large-sailed flying ships to support Lion's Arch in its time of need," according to ArenaNet. "Although Lion's Arch suffered a devastating blow as a result of Scarlet's nefarious plans, Captain Ellen Kiel of the Captain's Council is grateful to see the Zephyrites return with their generous offer of materials and moral support.
"And to help reinvigorate trade and provide some joy to its citizens, the Zephyrite Master of Peace and Queen Jennah of Kryta are hosting a festival to honor Lion's Arch. Visit Labyrinthine Cliffs and experience the rush of Aspect movement skills, take part in the Sanctum Sprint, or enjoy one of the brand-new events; then take a hot-air balloon to Divinity's Reach and enjoy the reopened Crown Pavilion, including a new version of the Queen's Gauntlet, the Boss Blitz. Join Braham, Rox, Marjory, Kasmeer, Taimi, and Scruffy as they enjoy the festivities and usher in the return of Lion's Arch services!"
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As reviewed by Toni Whitmont in the Booktopia BLOG: "All praise for The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell"
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'This is a marvellously wrought novel, full of fully formed characters and the kind of detail that allows you to sink deep into its imaginary world. I was sorry when I finished...brilliant' - HERALD SUN
David Mitchell's novels have captivated critics and readers alike, as his Man Booker shortlistings and Richard & Judy Book of the Year award attest. Now he has written a masterpiece. The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet is the kind of book that comes along once in a decade enthralling in its storytelling, imagination and scope.
Set at a turning point in history on a tiny island attached to mainland Japan, David Mitchell s tale of power, passion and integrity transports us to a world that is at once exotic and familiar: an extraordinary place and an era when news from abroad took months to arrive, yet when people behaved as they always do - loving, lusting and yearning, cheating, fighting and killing.
Bringing to vivid life a tectonic shift between East and West, The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet is dramatic, funny, heartbreaking, enlightening and thought-provoking. Reading it is an unforgettable experience.
About the Author
David Mitchell's first novel, Ghostwritten, was awarded the Mail on Sunday/John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and was shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award. His second novel, Number9dream, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize as well as the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. In 2003, his third novel, Cloud Atlas, was shortlisted for six awards including the Man Booker Prize and won the British Book Awards Best Literary Fiction and South Bank Show Literature Prize. His previous novel, Black Swan Green, was shortlisted for the Costa Novel of the Year Award.
Compared with almost everything being written now, it is vertiginously ambitious - and brilliant The Times Spectacularly accomplished and thrillingly suspenseful Sunday Times Unquestionably a marvel - entirely original among contemporary British novels, revealing its author as, surely, the most impressive fictional mind of his generation Observer A world of stories in prose that brings a lump to the throat ... David Mitchell has done it again. Independent on Sunday Arguably his finest ... It will doubtless earn Mitchell his fourth Man Booker nomination and, if there's any justice, his first win. Sunday Telegraph However densely charted and richly sketched, this sumptuous imbroglio never drags ... Mitchell flexes his prose virtuosity. More than before, those muscles do the heart's work. Independent Spectacularly accomplished and thrillingly suspenseful ... a narrative of panoramic span. Mitchell fills his pages with a medley of accents, idioms and speech habits. Prodigiously researched, his book resurrects a place and period with riveting immediacy ... it brims with rich, involving and affecting humanity -- Peter Kemp Sunday Times Lose yourself in a world of incredible scope, originality and imaginative brilliance -- Katy Guest Independent on Sunday That rare thing - a novel which actually deserves the accolade "tour de force" -- Kamila Shamsie Daily Telegraph Books of the Year Moving, thoughtful and unexpectedly funny -- Richard Eyre Observer Books of the Year Hugely enjoyable ... the descriptions of Dejima and what life there must have been like are extraordinarily accurate Literary Review A masterpiece Scotsman David Mitchell is back with a bang ... superb Irish Independent Ambitious and fascinating ... Comparisons to Tolstoy are inevitable, and right on the money. Kirkus Reviews Pitch-perfect -- Boyd Tonkin Independent Books of the Year Confirms Mitchell as one of the more fascinating and fearless writers alive Dave Eggers, New York Times Book Review
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A look at the facilities management company selected by the city to manage Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium:
Headquarters: Philadelphia
Other facilities: SMG manages the Memphis Cook Convention Center, the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans and Reliant Stadium in Houston, among many others.
Web site: smgworld.com
The city of Memphis, following criticisms of operations at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium and the overall game-day experience, has selected SMG to privately manage the facility.
Philadelphia-based SMG is negotiating a three-year deal with the city and will begin its duties for the 2007 football season. SMG-managed facilities include the Louisiana Superdome and, closer to home, the Memphis Cook Convention Center. It also managed The Pyramid.
SMG was selected over another Philadelphia-based firm, Global Spectrum.
SMG had "the stronger proposal" in the view of a city selection committee, said parks director Cindy Buchanan.
"They really have a strong system to ensure a good game-day experience," she said, also commending SMG's "understanding of the local market in terms of rental capability, and their plans for rentals of the stadium and fairgrounds."
Attempts to reach SMG officials were unsuccessful. Financial terms won't be available until negotiations conclude, but Buchanan has said the city should fare better financially with private management, adding that the Liberty Bowl already is close to breaking even.
Private management also is expected to remedy concerns of fans, sponsors and tenants about such issues as customer service, cleanliness, traffic and parking at the 42-year-old stadium.
"We're familiar with them and their work. They're very professional," said R.C. Johnson, University of Memphis athletic director. "We think it will be terrific for the presentation of Tiger football and our push for customer service."
Another source of stadium criticisms -- restrooms -- has been addressed with an off-season project focusing on the lower concourse and costing about $1.5 million, Buchanan said.
"They look brand-spanking new," she said. "They look very bright and clean, and something we can be proud of.
"We had already, in the last three or four years, replaced the field with the artificial turf. We painted the stadium interior. We'd done all new signage on concessions and restrooms and all of that.
"So I think the restroom proj-ect is just an extension of those kinds of upgrades. It's another piece that's now a much more acceptable standard.
"The stadium had just grown old."
The city continues to study whether to replace the Liberty Bowl with a new stadium. A report on new stadium feasibility and financing options is due from national consultants by late August.
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Tonya Peeples, professor of chemical and biochemical engineering, lives the College of Engineering's tagline: "Be an engineer…and something more." She is the mother of two grade-schoolers, a singer and active participant in her church, a member of the UI African-American Council, and an adviser for the Grant Wood Area Education Agency, among other things.
Peeples has mentored 50-some undergraduate students working in her research lab, and has received both a UI Collegiate Teaching Award and a National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Now, as the college's first associate dean for diversity and outreach—she was appointed to the new position in June 2013—she is tasked with making sure that populations underrepresented in engineering fields are aware of the career possibilities offered through an engineering education.
What drew you to engineering?
When I was in high school, I was good at math and science and I participated in an engineering workshop at North Carolina State University. I really was drawn to the hands-on type of problem-solving activities and, in particular, to the chemical engineering demonstration. That got me looking at engineering as a field. Unfortunately, a lot of young people don't really know what engineering is. Most people can identify with doctors and attorneys, but engineering is a bit more mysterious. So it was great for me to have that experience.
What was your first order of business when you were appointed associate dean?
As a female engineer and an African-American engineer, I had been involved in diversity and outreach efforts throughout my career, collaborating with people across campus to build community among UI students and to reach out to K–12 students.
There are quite a lot of people dedicated to student services in the college and within the institution, so my first order of business has been to build a team and organize our efforts. That involved hiring a director of diversity in K–12 programs and a director of scholarships and recruitment, and then figuring out how to function as a team and move forward. It's very exciting. In some ways, it's sort of a validation of all I've been involved in throughout my career. It's also great to know that these efforts are valued and supported in the college, that getting more people to participate in engineering is seen as a key mission.
Why is it important to focus on these efforts?
To spur innovation and economic development in in our country, it's important to have a workforce of people who are interested in and excited about engineering careers. Being part of the problem-solving community is valuable. Plus, you can go to school for four years and get a job at the B.S. level that brings in a relatively high salary. But, just as in my experience, there's a large section of the public that doesn't know about the opportunities that exist in engineering.
What are the biggest barriers to recruiting women and minorities?
In male-dominated fields like engineering, having role models is important. Also, we need to get students earlier in their career to stay with math and science courses. Research shows, for example, that a lot of middle-school girls interested in math and science end up going in a different direction. We need to make sure people see the value of math and science at an early age and are encouraged to pursue those disciplines. Not all students are being encouraged equally. I believe that anyone can be an engineer—it's a viable career, and it's important to have families and teachers see that, too, along with the students themselves.
Is there anything you'd like to say to parents?
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Students can now connect with librarians and research resources directly from their online course materials in Canvas, thanks to a collaboration between UW Libraries and UW-IT to integrate Library Subject Guides with the UW's learning management system. TurningPoint student response clickers also are now integrated with Canvas. Instructors can have students register their clickers through Canvas so that their response data can be imported into Canvas to track participation, quizzes and other scores.


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Christina Grimmie tickles the ivories on stage during Radio Disney's Family VIP Birthday held at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Saturday night (November 22).
The 20-year-old singer joined Leslie Grace and Jacob Latimore, plus R5, The Vamps and more at the birthday bash.
"Ready for Radio Disney's birthday party today!! Gonna play some songs on keeys ! GONNA be so fun," Christina wrote ahead of the show.
She added later on, "HAD SO MUCH FUN AT #RDBirthday thanks so much for having me…crowd was INSAAANE @radiodisney."
Remember to catch highlights of Disney Channel Celebrates Radio Disney's Family Birthday on Saturday, December 13th @ 8PM ET/PT on Disney Channel.
30+ pics inside of Christina, Leslie and Jacob…


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Teen Cooking Mini-Series: Meals in a Mug
Tuesday, June 24 @ 6pm
Microwave cooking at its easiest. Learn to make tasty meals and snacks in a coffee mug at this mini-series spinoff of our popular Teen Survival Cooking. Teens (Ages 11-18) are welcome to this program, sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.