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Pacelle counters with a laundry list of Humane Society programs dealing directly or indirectly with sheltering and pets, and he challenges Martosko to show evidence of deceptive fund-raising practices.
As for the "absurd" notion that he's out to abolish livestock production, Pacelle is dismissive. "We are an organization with 11 million supporters, and David Martosko gets his money from a handful of animal-abuse companies, and he won't disclose who they are. His group has not cared for one animal, sheltered one homeless person or provided a cure for one disease. They are an entity that works to subvert the work of organizations trying to benefit a civil society.
"He's a paid gun."
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Nine hundred miles from Washington, D.C., in the tiny town of New Florence, Missouri (population 735), a farmer is gearing up for his spring lambing season, solidifying plans to sell his product at farmers' markets in St. Louis 80 miles to the east—and fretting that his state is next on the Humane Society's war map.
"Taking up this profession, you have to fight the weather, you have to fight disease, you have to fight so much," says Dave Hillebrand. "You shouldn't have to worry about the next piece of legislation coming down the pike."
The Humane Society is seeking a November ballot measure in Missouri—to outlaw so-called puppy mills. But it's an incursion that has the state's ag rank and file fearing the group will tackle farming and ranching next. Lawmakers are so rattled that the Missouri House of Representatives has issued a preemptive strike: It passed a proposed constitutional amendment to ban anyone from seeking a ballot measure concerning crops or livestock if it is not "based upon generally accepted scientific principles."
Hillebrand, though, is no industrial farmer. His 700 sheep nosh on fescue and perennial rye, sea salt and kelp. His operation involves no confinement. For the past 10 years, Hillebrand's flock has had more than 160 acres to mow.
Yet he's just as scared as his large-scale competitors that broadly written laws formulated by outsiders could spell practices that are cost-prohibitive or that go against the grain of animal husbandry. "If they dictate to me how to treat my animals," says the sheep man, "I'll pull the plug."
It's not knee-jerk libertarianism, insist fellow small-scale farmers around the nation. "The food system in this country quite frankly sucks in every way possible, starting with food-safety issues, the whole 9 yards," observes Iowa Farmers Union president Chris Petersen, who pasture-raises hogs on the Iowa-Minnesota border. "Now, whether it's Food & Water Watch or Humane Society at the national level, I think they're doing a lot of good work. At the same time, though, they're interfering."
Politics is a delicate art, Petersen elaborates. Outside groups can't parade into a state raising hell for old-school animal husbandry. "Let me give you an example," he says. "Bobby Kennedy Jr., whom I am the best of friends with—I can call him on his cell phone!—he came to Iowa in 2002 and stepped in it real bad when he said CAFOs are a bigger threat to Americans than Osama bin Laden. It was a year before we recovered from that deal! Farm Bureau and all them guys were so mad. We lost a whole bunch of meat out of our back-end cheeks for that one."
Petersen reserves the right to weigh in on the Humane Society's agenda—he can't opine before talking to them, he says. But the larger point stands. The activists need to engage all kinds of farmers when trying to cut deals and remember the cardinal rule in politics: The locals know best.
"Look at Ohio," he adds. "I absolutely don't like the way Humane Society rolled into that state and basically ignored the people doing things the right way."
By "the right way," Petersen means the Ohio Farmers Union. In February 2009, the Humane Society asked the Ohio Farm Bureau to help craft an anti-confinement law and shepherd it through the state legislature. The nonprofit didn't invite the Farmers Union to the table, neither to weigh in nor to help broker a compromise when the talks broke down.
Farm bureau spokesman Joe Cornely recalls the rendezvous with the activists all too well. "Mr. Pacelle basically said, 'This is what we're going to do. You can help us or fight us.' Well, it's not a negotiation when somebody says, 'These are the terms of your surrender!'"
The state's commodity groups decided they weren't going to play ball. Instead, with the farm bureau's help, they launched their own ballot-measure campaign to create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, a politically appointed regulatory group with full authority over animal-welfare issues.
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Targeting generation X, Pt. 2
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Editor's note: This is the second article in a six-part series. Click here to read the first in the series.
Generations: Working definitions
So who are these "generations?"
There is a multitude of literature and research on the subject. Since many of the generational issues are based upon observational evidence, two or three caveats should be kept in mind. First, any attempt to state assumptions based upon one large grouping of individuals is necessarily "broad-brush" and subject to stereotyping. No matter what observation is stated as a "fact" about a given group, some member of that group will immediately jump up to claim, "Hey, I'm not like that at all!"
True enough. And none of the following material is meant to take the place of an effort to understand each individual for what they want and need, based upon their individual perceptions and attitudes.
But the uniqueness of individuals doesn't negate the clearly accurate observation that many of those individuals, as a group, share common values and perceptions, based upon common experiences. For example, parents of a given age group see the world differently than people without children, but they may all have watched the same television programs or listened to the same music growing up and will always have that in common.
Second, it isn't critical to pin down the exact starting and ending date of each generation. There are many arguments in favor of the baby boomer generation, for example, starting in 1946, at the end of World War II , and ending in 1964, the last year the annual birth rate exceeded four million until 1989, and thus, the end of the "boom". Others use 1942 to 1960, which is basically defining "kids of the World War II generation." This discussion is not to nail down specifics — there won't be a quiz later — but to create categories that will prove value in discussing differing views and attitudes.
Third, it is far easier to make assumptions about others than about ourselves. This applies to accepting generational attributes, as well as those of individuals. As the famous, at least to boomers, observer of popular culture Marshall McLuhan once observed, "We don't know who discovered water, but it probably wasn't a fish." Every generation must begin to see how its own attitudes and perceptions may be blocking an ability to clearly view those of others. Of course, this applies equally to the younger generations looking at older ones. But given the focus of this particular paper, our narrative is directed to those in the best position to implement true changes in an agency — the current "ruling class" (principals), predominantly made up of boomers.
There are four generally accepted generations currently affecting the agency system, either as prospects or employees.
- Seniors — born prior to 1946
- Boomers — born 1946–1964
- Generation Xers — born 1964–1978
- Generation Next — born after 1980; also knows as Generation Y, Millenials or the Net Generation
This generation, famously dubbed by Tom Brokaw's book as "The Greatest Generation," is predominantly made up of the veterans of World War II. They grew up in the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, won a massive and terrible war, and came home to go to college, raise families and go into business. Their background in the military gave them a respect for command hierarchy and following the orders of superiors that, to a large extent, set the pattern for their business lives. Their contract with the military came down to "Follow orders, stay loyal, pay your dues, and we will take care of you."
This was affirmed by the GI Bill putting them through college and the Veterans' Affairs administration financing their homes. In much the same way, they felt if you paid your dues in society and to your company, they would reward your loyalty with Social Security and job security. This is not to dismiss them as drones. These folks built the strongest nation on Earth, eradicated polio and smallpox, and put a man on the moon.
As a result of their experiences, seniors tend to be hard workers, adhering to the rules, patient in delaying reward, and conservative in their financial lives. They are used to taking orders and likewise, see no problems in giving them. They have a great deal of trust in leaders and expect the same from their followers. Questioning their motives and decisions is not going to sit well with them, nor is the promise of a quick return on an investment or procedural change.
They are not happy with the seeming acceptance of chaos and turmoil in the business world. Not only does it conjure up bad memories from the Depression days, but since they largely see a successful business as one which provides long-term support of its people, the latest waves of downsizing and rapid changes of direction strike them as ill-informed and largely the result of self-centered greed on the part of leadership. After all, the contract was always to reward loyalty with loyalty.
Contrary to wide belief, they are very prone to using computers, but only to the extent they offer a practical method of pursuing an activity they are already interested in — checking their retirement portfolios and quickly getting the latest pictures of their grandkids, for example. As to the other "bells and whistles," they accept them but wonder, "What's the big deal? We lived this long without them and did just fine."
For our purpose, the key contribution of the seniors was to create the societal and business environment in which the boomers came of age and prospered. Many current agency principals and clients belong to the boomer generation, but except for the very youngest among them, they are moving rapidly into retirement and out of the prospecting/hiring window for the vast majority of independent agencies.
In future articles we will study the rest of these generations, and the effect each has had and continues to have on the market.

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Method for automatically detecting fires, based on flame and/or smoke recognition by analyzing a sequence of images. The analysis is based on several image processing algorithms. One algorithm consists in comparing the frequency content of at least an image of said sequence with the frequency content of a reference image so as to detect an attenuation of high frequencies independently of variations on other portions of the spectrum.
1. An automatic fire detection method, based on the recognition of flames and/or smoke from the analysis of a sequence of images, the analysis being based on several image processing algorithms,
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25. An automatic fire detection method, based on the recognition of flames and/or smoke from the analysis of a sequence of images, the analysis being based on at least three different image processing algorithms selected among the following algorithms:
a first algorithm comprising a step of comparing the frequency content of at least one image of said sequence with the frequency contents of a reference image in order to detect an attenuation of the high frequencies independently of the variations on the other portions of the image's spatial spectrum; and/or
a second algorithm comprising a step of detecting smoke by measuring the saturation of colors in at least one portion of said images; and/or
a third algorithm comprising a step of detecting the disappearance of straight segments in at least one portion of said images; and/or
a fourth algorithm comprising a step of analyzing the variations between consecutive images in order to detect objects whose outline oscillate with a frequency greater than 0.5 Hz; and/or
a fifth algorithm comprising a step of identifying objects whose shape and/or color vary in a non-regular manner; and/or
a sixth algorithm comprising a step of evaluating the color temperatures in at least a portion of said images in order to detect the presence of flames; and/or
a seventh algorithm comprising a step of using several image sequences representing the same view at different angles; and/or
an eighth algorithm comprising a step of detecting the presence of a new object in a portion of the image.
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This application is a continuation based on PCT/CH02/00118, filed on Feb. 26, 2002, which claims priority of Swiss application CH0340/01, filed on Feb. 26, 2001, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
The present invention concerns a method and device or a system for detecting fires based on image analysis, in particular by analyzing sequences of digital animated images.
In the field of surveillance and security of industrial sites or lengths of roads or tunnels, the speed of fire detection constitutes a predominant security factor. In particular, it is necessary to be able to detect the start of a fire as quickly as possible in order to be able to fight it efficiently and to take measures to limit the extent of the blaze. For cost reasons, it is however generally impossible to employ human surveillance continuously. Automatic surveillance and detection systems are thus highly desirable.
Different systems have already been proposed or commercialized in order to detect fires or smoke.
Most of the currently used systems make use of punctual smoke sensors that must wait until the smoke propagates up to them to have a chance of detecting it. These sensors are unusable outside (refineries, storage of containers, etc.), on large premises in which the smoke disperses and takes a long time to reach the sensor (hangars, nuclear power station, etc.) or on premises with strong air draughts (tunnels, strongly ventilated rooms, etc.). The sensors must be sufficiently near and wired; the cost of wiring a large number of sensors can however prove prohibitive. These solutions are thus poorly suited for the surveillance of large volumes or ranges.
Other known systems are based either on measuring the temperature increase in the room, or on measuring the received quantity of UV or infrared radiation.
Systems using the temperature-increase principle are relatively slow (temperature lag) and do not function reliably outside or on large premises. Systems based on measuring UV radiation function in any environment but quickly loose their efficiency when the sensor is soiled, without this being detectable.
Systems based on measuring infrared radiation function in any environment but generate false alarms when they are in the presence of a hot object or when they are exposed to solar radiation.
More recently, it has been suggested to detect fires with the aid of methods based on image analysis. Many potentially dangerous sites are already equipped with surveillance cameras connected to a central fire alarm system and used for example to detect breaking-ins or accidents. Use of these surveillance systems for also detecting fires makes it possible to save the costs of installing and connecting a separate system of sensors. Automatic image analysis solutions, using already installed video cameras and software for processing the video signals supplied by the cameras, have also been suggested.
Smoke detection by image analysis has the following advantages over the solutions using punctual sensors:
Systems for detecting fires by analyzing video images have already been described in the prior art. WO00/23959 describes a system for detecting smoke, consisting of a video camera equipment, a unit for digitizing video signals and a unit for processing digital data. The smoke is detected by image processing algorithms based on comparing the pixels between successive images. The comparison methods used aim for example to detect if an important change has occurred between an image and a reference image that could indicate the appearing of smoke but also of any other object within the filmed visual field. Another algorithm detects the convergence of color of several pixels towards an average value, capable of indicating a drop in contrast caused by smoke. Such a convergence can also indicate a change in the lighting conditions. A third algorithm measures the changes in the sharpness of the transition zones, affected by smoke but also by optic characteristics that are modified for example during zooms or changes of aperture. These methods are uniquely adapted to detecting smoke but not flames emitting little or no smoke. The algorithms employed are complex and require considerable processing power.
WO97/16926 describes a method for detecting changes in an image sequence in order to detect events. The method of detection is based on taking a reference image that contains the background information of the recorded scene. The appearing of new objects is detected by thresholding and pixel grouping methods. The algorithms employed are poorly suited to distinguish between the appearing of smoke or of any other object in the filmed visual field.
EP0818766 describes a system for detecting forest fires by processing animated images. To detect the fire, a smoke detection algorithm is used. This document describes a method for detecting temporal variations of the pixels' intensity at low frequency (between 0.3 and 0.1 Hz). The system is thus fairly slow to react since many cycles of several tenths of seconds are necessary to detect a de-correlation that could indicate the presence of smoke.
FR-A-2696939 describes a system for automatically detecting forest fires by image processing. Processing algorithms are based on the detection and analysis of the movements of volutes and clouds of smoke; they are however poorly adapted for detecting flames or smoke that develop in unusual ways, for example under the effect of wind or of a ventilation.
The existing systems for detecting fire by analysis of video images are well suited for detecting particular types of fire in well-defined environments. A firm wishing to specialize in the surveillance of fires in different sites must however acquire and become acquainted with different software programs; there is at the present time no solution sufficiently robust and polyvalent that allows the detection of very different fires by means of the same software.
One aim of the present invention is thus to propose a method and a device for detecting fire that are more reliable, faster and more polyvalent than the methods and systems of the prior art.
Another aim is to propose a method and a system for detecting fire that can be used by means of a video surveillance system already installed on the site to be watched.
The invention will be better understood by reading the description given by way of example and illustrated by the figures, in which:
The results of the detection algorithms can be displayed locally on the screen of the digital processing system 6 or processed by a result-interpretation and decision-making system 7 capable of generating fire or smoke alarms or pre-alarms when certain predefined conditions are fulfilled. This alarm can be transmitted to a central fire alarm system 8, to an apparatus 9 generating an acoustic alarm and/or to an operator through a graphical interface 10 on one of the systems 7 or 8. The central fire alarm system manages all the alarms coming from the result-interpretation and decision making system. The system 7 can be used by an industrial computer close to the zone under surveillance or by a program or set of programs executed by the digital processing system 6. The central fire alarm system can be situated at a distance and generate alarms coming from different sites under surveillance.
In order to make reliable decisions on the state of the site under surveillance, i.e. to reduce the number of false alarms or non-detected fires, the digital image processing system 6 and the result-interpretation and decision-making system 7 use several image processing algorithms that are distinct and combined with one another. The used algorithms can be based on the following methods:
1. Frequency Analysis of the Current Image and of the Reference Image with a Comparison of the Results
The presence of smoke reduces the sharpness of the outlines of the objects present in the scene, which corresponds to a low-pass spatial smoothing filter. The high frequencies of the image 31 are thus attenuated by the presence of smoke relatively to the reference image 32 stored in the memory 5 and corresponding for example to an image of the background without smoke nor flames. The method thus consists in computing the frequency transform of each image 31 or portion of the image acquired by means of a module 33 of fast Fourier transform FFT or FHT for example, and to compare it with the aid of a comparing system 35 to the frequency transform of the reference image 32 computed by a module 34. When the comparing system detects an attenuation of the high frequencies of the image that is greater than the attenuation of the low frequencies relatively to the reference image, a decision module 36 can indicate a smoke alarm or the probability of a smoke alarm.
This algorithm can be used on the whole image. In order to detect the appearing of smoke more clearly and faster, this algorithm is preferably applied on one or several sub-portions or zones of the filmed image, an alarm being set off as soon as one or a minimum number of zones indicate an attenuation of the high spatial frequencies relatively to the reference image. It is also possible to apply this algorithm only on the portions of the image onto which smoke is likely to appear or onto which another algorithm has indicated a probability of a fire event. Finally, this algorithm can be applied either onto an image in a shade of gray or of another component, or separately on the different components of a color image. According to the smoke colors likely to appear, it is possible to weight differently the different chromatic components.
2. Frequency Analysis between Consecutive Images for Detecting Flame Oscillations
The appearing of an object whose outlines, chrominance or luminosity oscillate at a frequency higher than 0.5 Hz is a sign indicating the possible presence of flames. This can be detected by means of a frequency analysis method using successive images of a sequence of images. In order to perform this analysis, the computer must have the whole image sequence in its memory and detect in the spatial field objects by means of a shape recognition algorithm.
This algorithm can also be used to detect and track, over several successive images, objects whose shape, size and/or color vary irregularly and according to a random frequency. Object identification and tracking methods can be used.
3. Analysis of the Information on the Color Saturation to Detect Smoke
When a sequence of color images is available, it is possible to use the color information directly as criteria indicating the presence of smoke. Smoke is indeed generally rather colorless (white, black, gray, etc.). An image or an image portion that becomes less colored is thus likely to indicate smoke. According to the colors of smoke that are likely to appear, it is possible to take this color into account.
Inversely, an image portion that suddenly becomes more colored and luminous could represent flames, a fortiori if this portion is located on the bottom of the image or under a portion that could represent smoke.
4. Analysis of the Color Temperatures
When a sequence of color images is available, it is possible to approximate the emission spectrum of an object on each image by measuring the red, green and blue components, which allows an approximation of the temperature of an object. An object with a strong luminosity having an emission spectrum corresponding to a hot body with maxima in the reds-yellows can be suspected of being a flame (or the reflection of a flame).
5. Detection of the Disappearing of Straight Segments (lines) in the Current Image
The appearing of an object whose outlines have only few straight segments is a sign indicating the possible presence of smoke or flames. If a comparison is made with the reference image, the disappearance of straight segments can be detected.
6. Analysis of the Differences between the Current Image and a Reference Image for Detecting Zones of Interest
By measuring the differences between the currently filmed image and a reference image of the same scene, it is possible to detect reliably the appearing of objects that were not present in the reference image. This algorithm makes it possible to identify the zones where the probability of smoke appearing is greater. The other algorithms for detecting flames or smoke can concentrate on this zone. In order to avoid that changes in light or shadows are detected as being new objects, it is possible to regularly renew the reference image.
7. Analysis of Several Image Sequences of the Same Scene from Several Different Shooting Angles (stereo analysis)
When several images of the same scene from different shooting angles are available, it is possible to use stereoscopic vision algorithms to evaluate the position, the tri-dimensional shape, the volume and the distance of filmed objects, for example of new objects appearing relatively to a reference image. It is thus possible to distinguish for example between a column of smoke appearing in front of a wall and a shade or reflection on this wall. Outdoors, this algorithm enables to distinguish between a new cloud and a much closer column of smoke. This algorithm can be used for example to identify very reliably the interest zones of an image or of a sequence of images on which the other algorithms are then to concentrate.
Multiple image sequences can be generated for example by means of several cameras, by means of a single motorized camera allowing the position or shooting angle to be modified, by means of one or several cameras and a set of mirrors, etc.
8. Alarms Supplied by External Sensors
The digital processing system 6 can further be connected to one or several external sensors that may be present and that allow specific events to be detected, for example temperature sensors, infrared or ultraviolet sensors, movement sensors, etc. The indications supplied by these sensors are transmitted to acquisition cards in the digital processing system 6 and can be used to confirm the indications supplied by the image processing algorithms or to improve the performance of these algorithms. For example, a movement sensor can be used to trigger an optical or digital displacement or a zoom movement of a camera towards the zone where the movement occurred, or to concentrate the image processing algorithms on the portions of the image corresponding to the zone where the movement was detected.
The results of the different algorithms are combined with one another by a process of result interpretation and decision-making executed for example by the system 7 in order to detect the flames and/or the smoke reliably. This result interpretation process can take into account the evolution of the different criteria of detection as a function of time. For example, a detection level that increases rapidly is more dangerous than a stable detection level.
As previously mentioned, it is possible to improve considerably the performance of the system by segmenting the image into several portions and by adapting the detection sensitivity of the different algorithms according to these different portions. The portions of the image likely to cause false alarm problems (chimneys in a landscape, portion of a wall into which the headlights of cars are reflected, etc.) can thus be desensitized without influence on the detection in the other parts of the image. It is also possible to make more sensitive the parts that are furthest away from the scene and less sensitive the parts that are closest, in order to compensate the effect of perspective. This adaptation can be performed manually or automatically.
According to the invention, the sensitivity can be modified to adapt the system to its environment. In a preferred embodiment, this adjustment can be made by means of a unique parameter influencing all the algorithms of the system. This parameter can be modified through a sliding button on the graphical interface 10, of a potentiometer, or through any other adjusting element.
When the fire detection program is intended to be used in very different environments, for example if the same program is used to detect forest fires in a landscape or fires in a road tunnel, it is desirable to be able to adjust separately the sensitivity of the flame detection algorithms and of the smoke detection algorithms.
The one skilled in the art will understand that it is easily possible, within the framework of the invention, to image an advanced parametrization mode allowing the sensitivity of each algorithm, the sensitivity applied on each zone or on each color component etc. to be adjusted separately. It is thus possible to use the same device and a same fire detection program and to parameter it to detect flames or smoke in very different environments, for example in a road or rail tunnel, outside, in hangars, etc.
The different events likely to occur in the system are presented to the use by the graphical interface 10 in order of urgency. The graphical interface thus displays for example at the top of the list the flame and smoke alarms by listing the most recent alarm, then the flame and smoke pre-alarms, starting also here with the most recent pre-alarm, the other events or alarms possibly detected being displayed at the bottom of the list. These other events can comprise for example camera failures, soiled cameras, indications as to insufficient luminosity of the scene to be watched, or external events detected by sensors (not represented), such as unhooking of the fire extinguishers, opening of doors, etc. A visual message, preferably a pop-up window indicating the type of detected alarm and opening in a graphical interface 10, and a sound beep are preferably generated when an alarm is detected.
These different events can be stored in a log file in the processing system 6, in the system 7 or in the computer used by the remote operator and listing all the events that have occurred. This file is preferably constituted by a XML document containing also images or image sequences linked to each listed event, as well as the date of the event. An operator can thus consult the XML file corresponding to the surveillance period and load the recorded images, for example remotely, to check the detected alarms and make sure for example that the detected alarms do indeed correspond to fires.
The present invention concerns a fire detection method. It also concerns a device specially adapted to implement this method, for example a computer or an intelligent camera, programmed to implement this method, as well as a data carrier comprising a computer program directly loadable into the memory of such a device and comprising computer code portions constituting means for executing the method.
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- 2011
- Titmouse, Williams Street
- Cartoon Network
- China, IL Episode Guide
- Cartoon Characters: Ronald Reagan, Jackie Lather, Aquarium Boss, Frank Smith, Steve Smith, Baby Cakes, Pony Merks, The Dean, Agent Green.
- Vocal Talent: Dave Coulier (Ronald Reagan, Jackie Lather, Aquarium Boss), Brad Neely (Frank Smith, Steve Smith, Baby Cakes), Greta Gerwig (Pony Merks), Hulk Hogan (as Terry "Hulk" Hogan) (The Dean), Andy Richter (Agent Green), Dave Newberg.
- Directed By Mike L. Mayfield.
- Produced By Dave Newberg.
Producers, Williams Street: Dave Newberg, Ollie Green.
Supervising Producers (Titmouse, Inc.): Chris Prynoski, Shannon Barrett Prynoski.
Consulting Producer: Vernon Chatman.
Executive Producers: Daniel Weidenfeld, Brad Neely.
Executive Producers, Williams Street: Daniel Weidenfeld, Keith Crofford, Nick Weidenfeld.
- Animated By Griffith Kimmins, Phylicia Fuentes, Mike L. Mayfield, Zoe Moss, Ben Bjelajac, Naomi Curland, Angelo Hatgistavrou, Michael Moloney, Anthony Andrade, Hayden Mills, David Reilly, McKenzie Kerman, Katrina Ruzics.
Animation Director: Griffith Kimmins.
- Written By Brad Neely.
- Edited By Nicholas Veith.
Additional Crew:
- Creator: Brad Neely.
- Casting: Aaron Drown.
- Character Designers: Freddy Cristy, Myke Chilian.
- Character Layout Artists: Freddy Cristy, Traci Honda, Maha Tabikh, JC Gonzalez, Matt Taylor, Corey Barnes.
- Background Supervisor: Nathan Alex Rico.
- Background Layout Artists: Brandon Lane, Walter Mancia, Martin Lopez, Sakari Singh, Timothy Hopkins, Martin Lopez.
- Storyboard Supervisor: Corey Barnes.
- Storyboard Artists: Corey Barnes, Timothy Hopkins, John Fountain.
- Animators: Griffith Kimmins, Phylicia Fuentes, Mike L. Mayfield, Zoe Moss, Ben Bjelajac, Naomi Curland, Angelo Hatgistavrou, Michael Moloney, Anthony Andrade, Hayden Mills, David Reilly, McKenzie Kerman, Katrina Ruzics.
- Animation Director: Griffith Kimmins.
- Assistant Animators: Rachel S. Long, Phylicia Fuentes, Zoe Moss, Mariana Chan, Naomi Curland, Joshua Herron, Diego Molano, Megan Waldow, Carl Aspuria, Gina Gress, Ryan Deluca, Stephanie Simpson, Angelo DiNallo.
- Animation Processors: Rachel S. Long, Ben Bjelajac.
- Production Manager, NYC: PeeDee Shindell.
- Associate Production Manager, Williams Street: Jennifer Stephens.
- Sound Mixer: Konrad Pinon.
- Sound Engineer: George Thompson.
- Sound Designer: Nicholas Veith.
- Music: Brad Neely.
- Music Engineer: Freddy Cristy.
- Production Coordinator: Aaron K. Missler.
- Voice Director: Daniel Weidenfeld.
- Creative Director, Titmouse: Antonio Canobbio.
- Production Accountant: B. Richard Jeffery.
- Intern: Emily Brundige.
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Ronald Reagan returns to China, IL to exact revenge on Steve, who years earlier impersonated the former president in a kids' talent show on live TV.
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China's Rise in Social Media Marketing06/12/2012 | Laura Kudia 3
While China emerges as the largest, most active social media population in the world, major fashion brands and retailers are starting to recognize its potential. According to a recent McKinsey report, social media has a greater influence on purchasing decisions for Chinese consumers than anywhere else in the world.
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Wallpaper* Magazine launches Singapore Revealed iPad App12/20/2011 | Macala Wright
Last year FMM had the honor of being a part of the first Audi Fashion Festival and Asian Fashion Summit in Singapore. The five days I spent exploring, speaking and meeting with designers, business professionals and falling in love with the country led me write 15 blog posts over three months about the experiences I had and the people I met. Since my adventures, Singapore's been on my radar; from digital economic development series with Venture Beat to creative tourism pieces with Travel & Leisure, Singapore is vying to be the launchpad to all of Asia. Now, in a move into mobile, one of our favorite publications, Wallpaper* magazine has launched a beautiful iPad app called Singapore Revealed.
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Kazakhstan Fashion Week Highlights Fashion in Central Asia12/02/2011 | Nazgul Kemelbek
Fashion must be one of the universally understood languages of humankind. No matter where we are, we instinctively relate to form and structure, lines and patterns, colors and hues. Despite economic and political woes, fashion enthusiasts everywhere seem to have made a pact to bring the delight of the runway shows to eager fashion lovers, as well as fuel greater designer collaborations in different parts of the world.
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How Luxury & Fashion Brands Can Successfully Launch In China10/19/2011 | Laura Kudia 3
Now leading as the number one apparel and number two accessory market in the world, China's consumer market explodes as tens of millions of people join the middle class every year (that's 300 million and counting). Michael Zakkour, principal of Technomic Asia, gave a special guest lecture at Fashion Institute of Technology on the front lines of China's luxury and apparel market.
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A.W.O.L. (not to be confused with AWOL, "absent without leave") is an independent fashion label based in Singapore. Owned by designer Alfie Leong, A.W.O.L. stands for "all walks of life." The brand celebrates the idea that every woman has the right to believe in individualism. The label seeks originality and refinement. Though constructed unconventionally, A.W.O.L. clothing is wearable, offering today's woman beautiful, confident wardrobe staples.
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Area students create toys to benefit effort started by ill youth
Considering how much Jarrett Mynear achieved in only 13 years in this world, you have to wonder what he could have done with a full lifespan.
It's for certain he would have made a big difference, but it can be argued he did that anyway and the fruits of his labor continue today, more than four years after his untimely death to cancer.
Thanks to Jarrett, numerous hospitalized children in this state and several others receive a free new toy from "Jarrett's Joy Cart" and find their day brightened by that simple gesture.
And thanks to some 50 students at Union County High School and the school's RIDE (Responding to Individual Differences in Education) Center, Jarrett's Joy Carts at the UK Children's Hospital in Lexington and Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville received a batch of special toys last month.
Carpentry students at the high school cut out pieces for dozens of wooden cars and trucks, and the RIDE Center's students -- who are middle school and high-school aged -- sanded, painted and assembled the vehicles.
In mid-December, the toys were personally accepted by Jarrett's mom, Jennifer Mynear, who traveled from the family home in Nicholasville near Lexington to Union County.
"It was a pleasure to be there," Jennifer said in a telephone interview this week. "The kids were great, and it was wonderful." Jennifer, who regularly serves as a substitute teacher in her area, said she's recently gone to schools in Princeton, Hartford and Elizabethtown where other students "want to help out."
It was at a Kentucky Association of School Administrators' conference last summer that Union County school personnel learned of Jarrett's Joy Carts and inspired students to advance Jarrett's dream of providing toys for children who are dealing with illnesses.
Other people have been introduced to Jarrett's work through a book written by Marvin Bartlett, who is the son-in-law of Henderson residents Ike and Betty Norment. Marvin, who is married to the former Elizabeth Norment, is a news anchor for the Fox Television station in Lexington and the book is entitled, "The Joy Cart."
"Jarrett said, 'What would anybody want to read my story for?' " Jennifer said Tuesday. Though his endeavors had drawn national attention and he received a Presidential Spirit of Community Award that honored America's top 10 youth volunteers in 2000, he still had no idea what an inspiration he was to others.
He wasn't yet 3 when he was diagnosed with bone cancer, and, as Jennifer says, "There were five subsequent (cancer) diagnoses over the next 11 years. It was quite a struggle for him." He spent so much time in hospitals, and specialists used all the weapons in their arsenals to try to save him.
Among those weapons was a bone marrow transplant he received from his sister Claire, now 14. She was only 6 at the time, but knew what was involved and wanted to have the procedure to give her only sibling a chance.
Jennifer and husband Doug, an engineer, and Claire didn't get to keep Jarrett, but they did get to witness the start of his Joy Cart in March 1999, and share his delight in that project which is also established in some hospitals in Seattle, Orlando and Chicago.
Jarrett got the idea when he was hospitalized in Seattle for his first bone marrow transplant in 1995 and a volunteer brought around a selection of inexpensive toys for patients. Though Jarrett had plenty of toys and games in his room, he was touched that someone who didn't know him would go to the time and trouble to bring him some cheer.
He wanted that for all children, and with the solid support of his family saw his project grow. It was also his wish that UK's Kentucky Clinic of pediatric oncology have some physical improvements, and the Jarrett Mynear Fund for Pediatric Oncology has helped make that possible.
Jennifer said her son was "wise beyond his years," but was also very human and occasionally had a down day. He didn't, however, dwell on thoughts such as "what if" or "why me?"
Instead, he made the most of the time he was given and he'd no doubt approve of something else that was done by Union County students during Christmas.
Malinda Beauchamp, community education director for the school system, said three fourth-grade classes at Morganfield Elementary chose to buy toys to send to young patients at St. Jude Hospital instead of exchanging Christmas gifts with each other.
If you'd like to read more about Jarrett and his projects, visit the Web site: www.thejoycart.com


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You're invited to another Wondo Party at Wells Fargo!
Meet Wondo this Saturday from 11:30 - 1 p.m. in Danville for an afternoon of fun festivities, including a DJ, face painting and more.
Mark it on the calendars. The sixth annual Soccer Silicon Valley Community Foundation Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 25 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif.
You won't want to miss this marquee event in the Silicon Valley soccer community. Quakes players will be in attendance, and each guest will have the opportunity to bid on great auction items while enjoying dinner and drinks.
Plus, U.S. Women's National Team legend Brandi Chastain will be the key note speaker.
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All the speculation can begin now that the 2014 FIFA World Cup Draw is set.
Media is saying that the USMNT drew the Group of Death with Germany, Portugal and Ghana, while Honduras seemingly has the easiest task ahead with France, Switzerland and Ecuador.
We want your opinion though. Vote now:
Counting down. MT @ussoccer: 24 hrs to go til 2014 FIFA World Cup draw. Watch on ESPN2 & Univision | 8 am PT #atDraw pic.twitter.com/fNroN1MU5P
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Sources say it may be an ugly one for the United States Men's National Team considering their pot placement, but that doesn't stop us from counting down to one of the biggest events in the sport this year: the 2014 FIFA World Cup draw.
Who will be in the Group of Death? Do Klinsmann's guys stand a chance to make it out of group play? We'll only know that answer come June of next year, but all the speculation can begin tomorrow at 8 a.m. PT.
Your boss won't care if you're a few minutes late to work tomorrow morning. Set your alarms, grab your breakfast and tune in to the big event beginning at 8 a.m. PT on ESPN 2/ Univision. Not by a TV? Follow the conversation on Twitter using #atDraw.
Who knew Sam Cronin and Ty Harden were master chefs?
The duo along with some members of the Earthquakes' front office made lunch for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford on Wednesday.
Okay - so maybe they should stick to their day jobs, but we have to give it to them: they do dish out some mean quesadillas and BBQ chicken sandwiches.
Master chefs Sam Cronin and Ty Harden serving up lunch at the @RMHStanford house today. pic.twitter.com/H70U0vuMAh
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While the Quakes won't be in Kansas City this year for MLS Cup, you can still watch the marquee event with other Quakes fans.
Join Street Soccer USA at McTeague's Saloon in San Francisco on Saturday for their viewing party, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Quakes' Street Team will be there raffling off autographed jerseys and more.
Not enough Quakes in your life? Don't worry, only 94 days until we're all back together on March 9.
Thankgiving is tomorrow, and there is nothing we are more thankful for than you.
We decided to take the Earthquakes twist on Turkey Day this year and reenact the classic Norman Rockwell painting.
We need your help though. Caption our turkey dinner in comments below with your own witty responses. We'll choose our favorite to receive seven autographed player cards.
So, get your creative juices going before you sink into that Turkey coma. We can't wait to see what you come up with. I mean, you do have Muma's stink-face to work with...
We'll announce the winner on Tuesday, December 3. Happy Quakesgiving!
Congratulations to our winner Carlos Ferreira! His caption and play on words "It's not a fowl, it's a turkey " had us cracking up. Thanks to all who participated in our Thanksgiving Caption Contest. We sure do have some creative fans!
The San Jose Earthquakes are a proud local sponsor of this year's St. Jude's Give thanks. Walk at the San Francisco Zoo on Saturday, November 23, at 8 a.m. The walk, which benefits the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, is completely free for participants to register. However, people are encouraged to donate to raise money to help save kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases.
Join our team and make sure check out our Quakes Lace Up station at the event. We'll be passing out green shoelaces in honor of local patient Jeremy Kong.
Earlier this year, Major League Soccer announced the addition of the 20th team to the league - New York City FC.
Most thought that 20 would be the magic number for 2015. The 2013 USL Pro champions Orlando City SC had a different idea in mind.
Fighting to build a world-class stadium in downtown Orlando was just another goal on their list. Their main priority was to join the other 20 teams in the top league in the United States and Canada. They wanted to become an MLS team by 2015.
And today, they accomplished that goal.
Congratulations to Orlando City SC. It's a big day for Major League Soccer, and we're excited to be a part of it.
Mark it down. #MLS21 #OrlandoIsReady https://t.co/jkVajeVaxa
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 20, 2013
Today is the 150th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
And in honor of this momentous day in United States history, the USMNT recite the iconic words of our 16th President - all ahead of their friendly against Austria today (11:45 a.m. PT, NBC Sports Network).


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Yarmouth students send comfort overseas, host documentary film for the community
YARMOUTH — The high school club Help Our Troops will send personalized care packages to troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan during the holidays and host a screening of the documentary film "The Way We Get By" for the community.
The film highlights three senior citizens who greet troops returning from and going to Iraq and Afghanistan through the Bangor International airport.
Help Our Troops is led by two juniors, Hannah Waxman and Emily Clark. Their goal is to combine recycling with troop support. The students gather recyclables from the classrooms and deposit the money into a Clynk account. So far they have raised about $200. The money is used at the end of the year to send comfort items to the 209th Aviation Support Battalion stationed in Tikrit, Iraq.
"We can't stress the importance of being involved in a program that can better the lives of people outside our own community," Waxman said. "We want to make an impact on the lives of others on a global scale."
Help Our Troops is part of the larger Global Action Club that includes Safe Passage, Kiva, the Siddhartha School, Save Darfur, Iraqi War Victims, Quest For Peace, One Revolution and Cambodian Arts and Scholarship Foundation.
Neither Waxman nor Clark have any relatives in Iraq or Afghanistan, and student adviser and social studies teacher David Pearl said their involvement speaks volumes about the type of students they are.
"The incredible thing about the students at the high school is that they are not doing the donation drive and film screening because they have a parent or sibling in Iraq or Afghanistan," he said. "They are doing it because it is the right thing to do."
Pearl said he visited the airport with his children and in four hours greeted about 550 soldiers. He said since May of 2003, the three Troop Greeters have personally greeted more than 4,600 flights and 934,000 troops.
"What these people do is incredible," he said.
The film follows the lives of three Bangor residents who gather daily to talk to American soldiers leaving for and returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. The film explores the aging process, loneliness, war, mortality and appreciation.
Clark said the film makes a connection between the alienation of the elderly and the troops returning from war.
"This film helps to remind us how our elderly and returning soldiers are cast aside from society," she said. "This is a way for us to realize what they do for us and bring them back into our hearts."
The screening of "The Way We Get By" will start at 7 p.m. at the Yarmouth Performing Arts Center. The show is free and open to the public. After the film, the students and the audience will package items to send to the troops in Iraq.
Food items to donate include macaroni and cheese, beef jerky, protein and granola bars, trail mix, oatmeal, gum, candy, Oreos, premium coffee, sugar, Splenda, instant hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, crackers, peanut butter, Ramen noodles and tea. Fun items to donate include CDs, sudoku game books, action and comedy DVDs, hand-held electronic games, flip camcorders and magazines. Miscellaneous items to include are white boot socks, AA and AAA batteries, premium shampoos and lotions in travel sizes, Axe for men and Dove for women.
Waxman said members of the community are welcome to donate food items or goods, or they can sponsor a box and donate the $13 it costs to ship the box overseas.
"The more personal these boxes are, the better," she said. "This is one way we can support our troops."
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'My Father's Daughter': Gwyneth Paltrow's Grilled Tuna Rolls
Have you ever found yourself with an unexpected group of hungry guests and nothing planned for lunch? Well, you're not alone. Actress, country singer, blogger and new cookbook author Gwyneth Paltrow has found herself in the very same situation, proving that even celebrities find themselves in awkward spots. These Grilled Tuna Rolls from My Father's Daughter came into being as an impromptu summer lunch, when Paltrow found herself having to feed a crowd with just a few tuna steaks and a bag of hot dog buns on hand. More


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What are the rhetorical devices in King Lear's speech in Act 4, scene 6?
It is the speech where Lear is talking about adultry and saying that Gloucester's son Edmund is kinder than his daughters.
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King Lear, Act IV, scene vi, is one of the great monologues in literature. It's full of sexual imagery, analogies, and verbal irony (sarcasm). Literally translated, it reads something like this (according to my No Fear Shakespeare):
Women are sex machines below the waist, though they're chaste up above. Above the waist they belong to God, but the lower part belongs to the devil. That's where hell is, and darkness, and fires and stench! Death and orgasm!
In the monologue Lear uses the following rhetorical devices:
Rhetorical question: "What was thy cause? Adultery?"
Animal imagery: "The wren goes to 't, and the small gilded fly"
Eye / Sight imagery: "Does lecher in my sight."
Verbal irony (sarcasm), sexual imagery, and analogy: "Let copulation thrive; for Gloucester's bastard son Was kinder to his father than my daughters Got 'tween the lawful sheets."
Animal imagery: "The fitchew (a skunk), nor the soiled horse, goes to 't / With a more riotous appetite."
Hell / fire imagery: "There's hell, there's darkness, there's the sulphurous pit," AND "Burning, scalding, stench, consumption;"
Appearance vs. reality motif (women are gods above the waist, devils below):
"Down from the waist they are Centaurs,"
Though women all above:
But to the girdle do the gods inherit,
Beneath is all the fiends';
Analogy and apostrophe (compares Gloucester to an apothecary; addresses an apothocary not present):
Give me an ounce of civet,
good apothecary, to sweeten my imagination:
there's money for thee.
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Lab Time: Thursday, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Lab Location: Hum 219
Topics include: The logic of the test for significance and controversies concerning it; ANOVA and its underlying linear model for between- subject, within-subject and split-plot designs; orthogonal comparisons for trend analysis and for special contrasts; restricted randomization and the randomized-block design; partial confounding in latin-squares; balancing conditions against trend; hierarchical designs; ANOVA and multiple correlation; designs including organismic variables; random- effect models and the fixed-effect fallacy; data transformations and non-parametric tests.
Psyc 802: Introduction to Multivariate Analysis
Instructor: Jill Jacobson
Term: Winter
Time: Monday, 1:00pm-2:30pm; Wednesday, 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: KINGST 310
Lab Time: Thursday, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Lab Location: Hum 219
The objective of PSYC 802 is to provide instruction and practice in using multivariate statistical techniques and in the communication of findings. The aims are to offer a course that: a) provides practical skills training in multivariate statistical analysis and writing up results, b) helps students learn how to choose the right the test or at least be able to defend their selection; and c) familiarizes students with SPSS, HLM, and LISREL for conducting multivariate analyses. Topics include: Factorial, within-subjects, and mixed-design ANOVA; ANCOVA; MANOVA; multiple, mediated, and moderated regression; hierarchical linear modeling; exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses; and structural equation modeling.


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Rising to the Challenge
A look at challenges, misfortune, and modifiers in WFRP
In the grim setting of the Old World, life can be difficult, and things rarely go exactly as planned. Obstacles crop up, other characters offer resistance, and some actions are just inherently more difficult than others. In Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, these difficulties and complications are represented by challenge levels and misfortune.
Thankfully, sometimes things do go in the character's favour, whether it's having the right tool for the job, gaining tactical advantages, or simply having fortune on his side. These minor beneficial effects are often managed with the use of fortune dice. These factors can influence task resolution just as the adventurer's characteristics and training can.
Challenge Dice & Challenge Levels
For standard tasks, there are five challenge levels – Simple, Easy, Average, Hard, and Daunting. A standard task's challenge level is a general indication of how difficult something is to accomplish, or how much resistance there is to achieving success. It represents the baseline, default difficulty inherent to the task. In addition to providing a general classification to describe difficulty, the challenge level also indicates how many of the purple challenge dice are added to a dice pool when attempting that particular task.
For example, the steepness of a cliff doesn't change depending on who is trying to climb it. The complexity of a lock securing the baron's keepsakes is the same regardless of which thief is trying to pick it. These represent the basic challenge posed by the task -- how difficult the task is to accomplish based on its own intrinsic complexities.
By comparison, an average task represents a routine action where success is common enough to be expected, but failure is not surprising when it does occur. A typical character with the proper training, resources, and the right approach to the situation should reasonably expect to succeed at average tasks more often than he fails. An average task adds two purple challenge dice to the action's dice pool.
Misfortune While challenge levels represent the default difficulty of a task, few tasks are attempted in a complete vacuum, immune to outside influences. A variety of factors can impact success and failure. The niggling complications that undermine success are referred to as misfortunes. Misfortunes come in many shapes and forms, but are represented in the same manner – black misfortune dice added to the dice pool.
For each complication that makes this particular attempt less likely to succeed, the Game Master adds a misfortune die to the dice pool. Misfortune can represent a variety of factors – bad weather, lack of proper equipment, being pressured and out of time, the effects of a nagging critical wound, or being vastly outnumbered are just a few examples.
FortuneThe white dice are fortune dice, and represent small ways that things tend to go right for a character. The fortune dice have a few sides with beneficial symbols, and no detrimental symbols. Fortune dice most often represent things working in favour of the character like having the proper equipment or resources, ample time, or a good strategy. Fortune dice can also be awarded by the GM for clever thinking, enjoyable roleplaying, or tactical advantages. Finally, players can spend fortune points to add fortune dice to their dice pools. Each fortune point spent allows the player to add one fortune die to his pool.
An Example Using Challenge, Misfortune, and FortuneOn two separate days, two different characters reach the same spot at the base of a cliff and attempt to climb it to reach the summit. The cliff is the same steepness each day -- it isn't changing. The default difficulty for climbing the cliff is based on the inherent challenge posed by the cliff itself, and not other factors. In this case, the GM determines that climbing the steep cliff is a Hard challenge, which adds three challenge dice to the pool.
On day one, Mellerion the wood elf hunter arrives at the base of the cliff. It's a crisp, clear day. It's bright and sunny out. He's got ample time. He has a rope, pitons, and some climbing gear. The difficulty of the cliff hasn't changed -- but the circumstances surrounding this particular attempt to climb it are pretty favourable. Rather than impose misfortune dice on the task, the GM would more likely award several fortune dice, reflecting the optimum conditions and appropriate equipment.
On day two, Aldo the human thief arrives at the cliff. It's pouring rain, and he arrives in the thick of night. While he's being chased by the town watch. While he's carrying a heavy, cumbersome bag filled with his ill-gotten gains from tonight's haul. And he slipped in the mud on his way here and sprained his ankle. Again, the default difficulty posed by the cliff or the climb itself hasn't changed – it's still the same height and steepness as when Mellerion attempted his ascent the day before.
However, now there are a variety of factors undermining Aldo's chances for success on this particular attempt. The GM would probably add several misfortune dice to Aldo's dice pool – reflecting the darkness, the slick conditions from the rain, the awkwardness of the heavy bag Aldo is carrying, the fact Aldo twisted his ankle, and so on. Exactly how many misfortune dice are added is up to the GM, based on how the story has progressed, and how significant a factor he feels these circumstances are to success or failure.
Combat Tactics & ModifiersAdvantages and disadvantages during combat work the same way as advantages or disadvantages work while attempting skill checks or social actions – the application of fortune and misfortune dice. The GM should be willing to add fortune dice to actions that benefit from advantages, and likewise impose misfortune dice to actions suffering from disadvantages. The more significant a particular advantage or disadvantage, the more dice the condition can add to the action. There are a number of possible conditions and situations that could warrant modifiers.
Here are several examples of possible advantages that could warrant fortune dice being added to a combat action's dice pool:
- Superior terrain
- Outnumbering the opponent
- Strong tactics and strategy
- Sneaking up on an opponent
- Ambush or surprise
- Creating a distraction
- The opponent is prone or incapacitated
- Clever, creative use of the scenery
- Great roleplaying or dialogue
And here are several examples of possible disadvantages that could warrant misfortune dice being added to a combat action's dice pool:
- Being outnumbered by opponents
- Poor footing
- Inclement weather (heavy rain, strong winds)
- Bright, dazzling light
- Utter darkness
- Target hidden, behind cover, or obscured
- Being inebriated
- Being intimidated or frightened
- Groggy, exhausted, lack of sleep
A Guest SpeakerAs an added bonus, I wanted to share the stage for a moment, and present a guest spot by one of the contributors to the project. Clive Oldfield worked on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay as both a writer and a playtest lead. WFRP fans may recognise Clive's name from his contributions to previous editions of the game, and his involvement in Warpstone magazine.
When I asked Clive what he liked most about the new edition, as both a writer and playtest GM, here's what he had to say:
When I first read the dice rules, I admit I wasn't sure what to make of them. They were certainly unusual and I had never seen anything like them before. And as I sat there for many hours painstakingly cutting out hundreds of little coloured stickers and sticking them on my dice blanks to assemble the prototype for my playtest group (including even sticking blank stickers to the blank sides of blank dice, for some reason) I wondered what might be going on and how this strange system was going to play out. But seconds into the game it all became clear and this seemingly complex, multi-coloured dice system was suddenly simple and intuitive.
The use of dice as difficulty modifiers is a fast and clear way of representing the contributing factors to any task. Add an extra black dice for something the GM thinks is bad, a white one for anything the players collectively think is good. Simple.
And the factors that contribute to task resolution are colour-coded and easy to see. The factors that result in successes and boons and the ones that result in challenges and banes are clear. For example, a hunter fleeing his pursuers might fail to jump a flooded brook in the rain. Based on the dice results, you can see perhaps the task was too difficult for him, he could never have made it. Perhaps it was the rain and the sodden conditions under foot that made him fail. Or perhaps his training was inadequate. Or he simply wasn't strong enough to make it. All this can be woven into the game's narrative however the players and GM like.
Sure, this is all stuff you can make up when you play any game, but the system in WFRP puts that information in front of the players, ready to use – if they want to. Just because this information is there, the players aren't being forced to use it. Sometimes the pace of the game or the nature of the resolution means you only want to know success or fail, boon or bane. And that works, too. It's an extremely versatile tool.
Set in the grim world of Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy universe, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay is a roleplaying game that sets unlikely heroes on the road to perilous adventure. Players will venture into the dark corners of the Empire, guided by luck and Fate, and challenge the threats that others cannot or will not face.
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HDMI signal loss after power cycling receiver
I have an EVGA 9300 motherboard that I use to send video and audio from Mythbuntu to an Onkyo 508 receiver via HDMI. Everything works fine as long as the receiver stays on. Once the receiver has been turned off and back on again, without touching the computer, the signal to the receiver is never re-acquired.
Can anyone suggest what might be the cause of this or how to solve it? My only guess is the video driver not properly handling a new HDCP handshake from the receiver. Other components connected to the receiver via HDMI (cable box and PS3) work fine if I leave them on and turn off and on the receiver again - the signal's re-acquired.
I'll happily provide any logs that might be helpful but I'm not really sure where to start. I see no activity in my Xorg.0.log file from the time I turn off the receiver to the time I'm ultimately forced to restart the Mythbuntu machine as this is the only way I've found to get the signal back.
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It was a "dream season" for the Harwood Union varsity field hockey team, who took home the State Championship trophy following what spectators called a "nail-biting" 2-1 game that took place Saturday, October 25, on the turf field at UVM.
The Highlanders defeated defending Division 2 State Champions, the Woodstock High School Wasps, thus completing their perfect season with a record of 16 wins, 0 ties, and 0 losses.
The game got off to a slow start, which allowed the Wasps to take an early 1-0 lead. The Highlanders came back with the help of freshman Jill Pierce, who scored the Highlander's first goal, tying the game up.
Harwood had no previous experience playing on the artificial turf field, which was made slick by rainy conditions. Harwood's speed and vigor ultimately wore the Wasps down, when midway through the second half, senior Karli Stemple scored the winning goal with the assistance of sophomore standout Sophie Lisaius, who completed a pass redirected by Stemple.
It was a Cinderella season of sorts, for first year varsity coach Heidi Hill, who led the Highlanders to their first state title since 1986, consequently before any of the players were born. "I just can't believe this," Hill said. "I am not one who is ever short of words, but this time I am honestly speechless," she said, immediately following the victory.
This year's varsity squad was a unique combination of veteran starters and strong young talent, including the strength of sophomore goal tender Chelsea Delphia, who made several key saves in Saturday's game.
The team had a total of 10 seniors, some of whom had been on the varsity team together since their sophomore year. Their teamwork and hard work came together at the right moment, according to spectators, providing for a fulfilling and gratifying big win in front of the copious fans at the UVM stadium.


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Tip o' the Week: It's About Time!
Time. There's never enough of it, we're always running out of it, we can't make more of it, and we spend loads of cash on devices to help us manage it. How often do you use your iPhone to help you manage your time better? Sure, there's a calendar. But what about the Clock app? How often do you use it to set alarms? What about the stopwatch -- only good for timing your running or swimming laps?
Speaking of time -- it's time for this week's Tip, so take a little of your time now and read on about using your iPhone Clock!
You see that little Clock icon on your iPhone every time you power it up. If you are like me, you haven't used it much and rely more heavily on the time displayed when you turn on your iPhone, just before sliding to unlock. Or, you simply take notice of the tiny time display along the top center edge of your iPhone screen.
If you are feeling adventurous, tap on your Clock icon now and take a gander at the four options you are presented with. By default, the Clock app will open to whatever app you were using last. So, if you had the Alarm tab open, then that's exactly where you will return the next time you open the Clock app.
Along the bottom, the options available are World Clock, Alarm, Stopwatch, and Timer. In World Clock, you can add as many locations as you wish. From Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates to Zurich, Switzerland, you can search for the city you desire and add it to your World Clock list.
As you can see on the right, the World Clock even works up in Canada (just a little tribute to my esteemed colleague, Rene Ritchie). You get the benefit of both analog and digital. Military, or 24-hour time, is also displayed if you make that selection in Settings.
If you watch closely, you can observe the red second hand ticking away when you open World Clock.
Now things start getting more fun. There's nothing quite like the buzzzzzzz of the alarm clock in the morning, eh? What about using the Alarm feature of your iPhone? Then, at least you can awaken to the pleasant sound of "Marimba" or the "Bark" of a dog (oh, sorry, your neighbor already helps you with that one?).
Additional options within the Alarm app include Repeat (choose what days of the week the alarm will repeat), Snooze (On or Off), and even the label. Rather than the plain 'ol generic "Alarm", you can get all fancy-pants and name it whatever you want. For instance, "Stop Playing WoW and Join Real Life" might be the customization you are looking for.
The Alarm app will allow you to specify the time right down to the minute, so you can be as precise as you want to be. Like different locations in World Clock, you can add as many Alarms as you wish.
Use Alarm to remind you of important appointments or tasks. Set the Alarm to remind you to move clothes from the washer to dryer, finish up an appointment, or even drop more money in the parking meter. Or, just use it to wake you up in the morning.
Moving on to Stopwatch, I'll show you how it just keeps getting better and better. The Stopwatch keeps time to the tenths of a second (hundredths would have been nice, but how many of us are competitive downhill skiers?). The Lap feature is nice as well to compare time differences between multiple laps (running, swimming, competitive power walking, etc.).
Personally, my favorite feature about the Stopwatch is the amount of time and energy it saves me. How does it save me time and energy, you may be asking? It's simple. If you have children that are still young enough to think that being timed for anything is like a game, then the Stopwatch app is invaluable. "Let's see how fast you can go to the mailbox, get the mail, and bring it back to me!" Genius. My hat is off to Jobs-O and company for including Stopwatch.
Finally, last but not least, is the Timer app. With all of these other options, you might think that all your timekeeping needs can be accomplished with the World Clock, Alarm, and Stopwatch. This may be true, but the Timer provides a way to specify the number of hours and minutes, then perform a countdown resulting in your choice of sound when the countdown ends.
The number of uses for the Timer is as varied as your creativity. The Timer is useful if you have a time-sensitive job, like attorney or therapist. Use the Timer for cooking or as a reminder to feed the parking meter. The Timer may come in handy if you are a member of the Bomb Squad or, once again, if you have kids that really dig the challenge of getting a glass of water for you before the alarm sounds (this used to work, but my kids are older and wiser now -- ahhh, those were the days).
Thanks again for stopping by for this week's Tip. Come back next week. Maybe now you'll think to set an Alarm to remind you to check out the Tip on TiPb. If you have a tip of your own that you would like to share with the rest of us, please leave a Comment or you can email me at: email@example.com.
Disclaimer: Tip o' the Week makes no guarantee, express or implied, that any tip found herein will be new or particularly useful to the reader (but you can at least try the Stopwatch or Timer with your kids. Yes, they may be twenty-five years old, but the eye-candy of the iPhone is hypnotic).
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Tip o' the Week: It's About Time!
One of the best features that I use every day is the timer, and the option to "Sleep iPod" as the action when timer ends. It's a nice thing to fall asleep to music or audiobook and then have it auto sleep.
The alarm clock function on the iPhone rules. Despite the speaker not being loud enough for a phone ringer imho (I use my own MP3s), if I set the alarm sound to "electronic" it scares my pants off and wakes me up no problem. Or you can set it to marimba, and not wake up but have dreams of sunny warm places.
Why won't the alarm function allow you to select from an iTunes playlist? How about running a macro that would wake up the unit, select Pandora and start playing your favorite station? As is, the alarm function is practically worthless unless you like waking up to the sound of a beep.
Yes the clock is nice, and I've found the worldclock to be a really useful function, but I'd like Apple to take it a step further. Let me replace my old clock radio with an iHome Table Radio. All the brains are in my Touch, so it can provide the clock, iTunes and WiFi radio. Spare me having to purchase yet another overly expensive redundant device (table-top WiFi radio anyone?). Keep the Clock visible whenever docked so the audio unit doesn't need any kind of display at all.
Not only is this solution cheaper, but it saves resources. Isn't that a good thing?
Just thought everyone might want to know about this cool app since you were talking about timing your swim workouts. It's called SwimExpress and it records not only laps but every stroke as well. A must have for coaches or parents of swimmers. Available on the app store.
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