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OK. We've started with Legacy's IntelliShare. With the file-name MasterFile. We could have named it anything.
We decided my family file should be the starting point because my file is the one with the MRINs already defined to follow the MRIN Filing System. It's already linked to source documents, thousands of source citations and the portraits. My cousin already files her paper by marriages so we're close to having the same system, hers just lacking the numbers right now.
We're related through our fathers' fathers. So, I made a copy of my main ANCESTORS file, then unlinked my mother's line and my father's mother's line and found the floaters through TreeFinder. Then I tagged and deleted all of them and purged the Master Lists using File Maintenance. That left 6,635 shared relatives, 846 Master Sources, 1,500 linked source documents and 200 portraits. Which is nothing really. She has most of it in un-scanned boxes. But that's another story.
My cousin linked up the SOURCES and Portraits folders (sent to her through our shared Dropbox folder) by using Options/Customize/Locations/View Current List of Multimedia Locations and adding the file-paths. Of course, I've also sent her the MasterFile.
Her job now is to start merging people from her main file into the MasterFile. Not too many at once and then she'll send a copy of the MasterFile back to me for merging. As I've done she'll also keep her mother's line and father's mother's line out of it.
Since we plan to do this slowly we'll have time to discuss our differences as we go along and for her to share source documents that I may be missing. We agree that merging her 7,500 people at one time would be too much. (Change of plan: See IntelliShare 5)
The next step is next week but this is what I'm expecting. When I get the file back from her with her changes I'll import it into my copy of the MasterFile, then go to Merge/Find Duplicates and the Special Duplicate Searches tab and click on the IntelliShare option. What this should do is scan our two files, automatically merge what's identical and only present for merging what's been changed in her file. I'll do the merge, noting any areas for discussion. Then I'll send her a copy back.
If I've made any changes to my file in the meantime, she gets them back in the new MasterFile.
Then we'll carry on again until she's ready to send me another changed file. We've got a plan.


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The government has asked local commercial banks to bolster their service delivery and reduce the incontinences they cause to customers so as to lure more customers.
This was said yesterday in Dar es Salaam by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (Investment and empowerment) Dr Mary Nagu, at the launch of Akiba Commercial Bank (ACB's) mobile and relocation of its Kijitonyama branch in dare s Salaam.
She said the number of Tanzanians who access banking services remains small, hence there was a need for financial institutions to change the situation. At the moment it is estimated that less than12 percent of Tanzanians have access to banking services
According to her the percentage could be raised through public education, reduction of banking costs such as interest rates and increased loans.
"We have to make sure that more people access these services for the improvement of their livelihood and country's economy," she said.
Dr Nagu said the government will continue to support the banking sector to make it grow more and increase its coverage.
She said most of the banks operate in urban areas, hence there was a need for the instituions to extend their activities in rural areas.
"I urge ACB to open more branches in the Mainland, particularly in regions where agriculture is dominant like Manyara, where farmers need such services," he said.
Dr Nagu, also urged the bank to make sure that the new mobile service is made affordable and it does not inconvenience the customers.
"These services should be cheap and available at any time whenever needed by customers, she added
For his part, the ACB Managing Director, John Lwande, said the services has been designated specifically for easy access to one's account in facilitating payments of utility bills such as Luku, DSTV and Dawasco, money transfer from one account to another and mobile phone top ups.
He said the services to be available at home or office would reduce costs incurred by customers and delays experienced earlier.
Lwande urged the bank's customers to register for the services which are available in all ACB branches located in Dar es Salaam, Moshi and Arusha regions.

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As part of E3 2010, Sony has officially announced a Surround Sound System for the PlayStation 3 entertainment system which will be available in Japan on September 30, 2010.
The sound bar utilizes Sony's S-Force PRO Front Surround Sound to create rich, deep sounds without the expense of a full surround sound system.
Sony has revealed the device will cost $199, and the device includes two audio inputs: analogue and optical.
To quote: "Users will be able to enjoy immersive audio on the PlayStation 3 system, including upcoming games supporting PlayStation Move motion controllers, Blu-ray movies, as well as stereoscopic 3D content by simply placing the speaker in front of the television and connecting it to the PS3 system with the optical digital cable.
The Surround Sound System comes with two audio inputs ? an optical audio input for connecting high-end entertainment systems including PS3, and an analog audio input for connecting portable devices like the PSP® (PlayStation Portable) system to enjoy listening to music in the living room.
The form factor of the system features a sleek and casual design that matches perfectly with the PS3 system, and delivers dynamic sound without the physical space required by a traditional home theater system."
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Comments On Jun 12, 2011:Heres an exact part of the description on the product page on this website (thor obviously wrote this though).
"Stay hydrated during those long rides with the Thor Vapor Hydro Bag. It has a slim profile yet still carries an adequate water supply and has just enough room for a few essentials in the exterior pocket."
I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and Ill start by saying i've ended up VERY happy with the pack. When i ordered it online I assumed by the use of the phrases "long rides" and "just enough room for a few essentials" meant it actually had enough room for a few essentials (keys, cell phone etc)... When I filled the pack with all 2-liters I could BARELY press my jeep key (JUST the key) into the exterior pocket. Room for a few essentials??? NOOOOO the pack is very tight when filled with water but thats why I ended up liking it so much. I've worn heavy camel backs with water, tools, cell, keys, food etc in them and the weight on your shoulders with those heavier bags isn't comfortable with me while riding. So I bought this pack and a week later ordered the matching 'Thor Vault' Tool bag to put the weight on my hips instead. Im VERY happy with this setup now.. Having the water on my back and an easy to get to fanny pack works out better anyway!
Maybe Thor can be more clear in the description of this pack though..
Additional Comments On Aug 25, 2011:So i've been using this pack for 3 months now and its done great. The only thing that went wrong with it is the hose connection at the bottom of the hydration bladder slipped off somehow.. Theres nothing really securing it onto the hose connection so I fixed it easily by putting a zip tie around the hose/hose nipple.. Other than that no complaints
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This Flemish linen canvas is woven entirely of line yarns to create a very fine, uniform weave that is ideal for portrait work and other fine techniques. Manufactured to Fredrix's highest standards of quality, it is available with either a single-primed or double-primed surface.
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It's crazy how comfortable we are in our everyday norm. The simple two-week changeup from my work/gym/dinner routine (peppered by a three-day cleanse and bout of the flu, mind you) has left me asking myself in earnest – do I really have to try something new today? Can't I just cuddle up at home and watch a new TV show?
So I've consoled myself: trying something new doesn't have to mean scaling a mountain, blindfolded (you know, since that was totally on my "try something new every day in January" list…). It can be as simple as wearing a bold new lipstick. Or sating flu symptoms with a first attempt at home-brewed loose-leaf tea. Or setting my alarm an hour early to see the sunrise on my walk to work. (Check, check, and check.)
Below, peep some highs – and lows – from Week Two:
Sea Urchin. Mixed with heirloom egg at Inman's new (and totally worth visiting) Puritan & Co., this unusual little sea creature honestly didn't taste like much of anything. It tasted runny. It tasted like texture. But it looked like a trip to the Maldives – right down to the driftwood serving board.
Coffee Detox. I said no to coffee – for three days. Actually, I did a "smoothie cleanse," three days of drinking concoctions of kale, flax, cayenne, spinach, berries, and the like – all whipped up and primed to banish supposed toxins (read: bloody Marys) in the system of yours truly. Overall impression: drinking only smoothies for three days? Easy. Giving up coffee? So. Expletive. Hard.
Brow Threading. Using simple cotton thread and an age-old technique, my stalwart Newbury Street thread master cleaned my brows up in under five minutes. The fleeting feeling of a bajillion imaginary pinpricks aside, they've seriously never looked better.
Bone Marrow. On a random Sunday evening at Back Bay's The Salty Pig, I did the unthinkable – I asked the waiter to bring me absolutely anything weird, chef's choice. The surprise? Tiny melt-in-your-mouth nuggets of deep-fried bone marrow. (Bonus: they were gratis!)
High Tea. High Tea at BOND in The Langham hotel – a three-course affair of crustless sandwiches, sweets, and, of course, tea – was so much less Samantha the American Girl than I'd hoped. Where are the petits fours? Flowery china teacups? Next overindulgent girls' afternoon, I vote brunch.
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Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA
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Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA
Born on Aug. 20, 1958 in New York, David Russell was raised by father Bernard, a sales executive at Simon & Schuster, and Maria, a homemaker and local political activist. Though the family lived in San Francisco, CA for three years, they eventually re-settled on the East Coast in Larchmont, NY. Passionate about literature, Russell made his way to Amherst College in Massachusetts, where he studied English with writer Robert Stone, and religion with Professor Robert Thurman, father of actress Uma Thurman. He was eventually pulled into the political activism of the early 1980s and spent four months teaching English in Nicaragua. Though eventually disillusioned by both President Ronald Reagan an... Continue Bio >>
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The Bravado Buffalo is a muscle car and sports sedan which appears in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, The Ballad of Gay Tony and Grand Theft Auto V.
3D Universe
The Buffalo in GTA San Andreas appears to be based on the third-generation Chevrolet Camaro, but there are influences from other vehicles. The headlights are circular, similar to a Opel Manta B2 and the third generation Honda Integra. A C-pillar has also been added, bearing a resemblance to a Dodge Daytona. The shape of the taillights looks closer to some third-generation Pontiac Firebird models. The Buffalo also features a ram air hood.
HD Universe
In The Ballad of Gay Tony, the Bravado Buffalo is a sports sedan based on the LX Platform 2006-2010 Dodge Charger. The front fascia and headlight covers bear a subtle similarity to the fifth generation Ford Mustang GT. In GTA IV, the game's rendition of the Buffalo had not been made available as a consumer model, despite numerous billboards advertising the car. Rather, the vehicle is depicted as a law enforcement vehicle for the Federal Investigation Bureau, dubbed the FIB Buffalo.
The Buffalo features a custom body kit that includes larger exhaust tips, chrome wheels, and ground effects, suggesting that it is based on the Charger's SRT-8 model. Compared to the FIB Buffalo's normally-aspirated V8 engine, the civilian Buffalo has a supercharged, high-displacement V8 engine.
The Buffalo returns in Grand Theft Auto V, with the normal version having the same design as The Ballad of Gay Tony model. Franklin owns a unique next-generation Buffalo, based on the 2011-present Dodge Charger but still retains the design of the previous generation and with the tailight design similar to the Acura NSX concept.
Franklin's Buffalo has a much more aggressive appearance, giving it the look of the modern American muscle car. The front fascia consists of one large grille that extends from the hood to the front bumper and two smaller grilles near the tyres. On the side, there are two small CFRP panels that give an even more aggressive look. Franklin's Buffalo also has unique rims that consist of ten spokes. The rear of the Buffalo remains largely the same except for the taillights. This version can only be obtained through him as it does not spawn anywhere else other than outside his house.
3D Universe
In GTA San Andreas, the car is laid out in an FR layout, and sports a high-performance V8 engine that delivers great acceleration and speed, but comes at the cost of high rear end power, which may lead to loss of traction. Despite being a sports car, the Buffalo handles very well off road, making it a spectacular cross-country vehicle.
HD Universe
The Buffalo's performance in TBoGT is very good for a four-door sedan, courtesy of its supercharged 6.5 liter V8 engine which is more superior than it's law enforcement variants. As expected, the car is capable of good acceleration which is 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and an excellent top speed of 201 mph (323 km/h) and a 5-speed gearbox in a FR layout, because it is being lighter than the FIB Buffalo. While the car is still prone to fishtailing, the car's grip on the road is equally excellent. And like the Infernus, Banshee, F620, Sultan RS and Bullet GT, the Buffalo burns excess fuel from its exhaust when shifting gears.
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Unique variants
Only found in the mission This Ain't Checkers, Mori's red Buffalo, along with the other 3 cars available, is equipped with Nitrous to help the player win the Triathlon set up by Mori. It is best to only use the nitrous on straightaways, as it provides an enormous amount of speed in a short amount of time, but makes it nearly impossible to take a corner or slow down. A pink canister icon is displayed on the hub next to the mini map during the race. It empties as you use the Nitrous and is refilled as the player drives.
At the start of the mission Bang Bang, the player has the choice between Tony's black Schafter or a unique blue Buffalo. This Buffalo is presumably Evan Moss' car as he is the only person in the apartment other than Tony and this is the only time the Buffalo is seen.
In the game file "carcols.dat" there is a car known, internally, as the "buffal2". It is a faster, more stable Buffalo that is found in Drug Wars as a drug transport. It is aesthetically identical to the Buffalo, but the "buffal2" has quicker acceleration, and the handling is much more firm.
In Grand Theft Auto V, a unique Buffalo which cannot be found anywhere else, appears at Franklin's house with a unique plate reading FC1988. Despite the stock version being white, this car can be modified and will respawn outside Franklin's house in its modified state. It resembles the 2011-present Dodge Charger.
Modifications (GTA San Andreas)
The Buffalo can only be modified at TransFender.
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|2x Nitrous
|$ 200
|10x Nitrous
|$ 1000
|$ 820
|$ 770
|$ 1000
|$ 620
|$ 1140
|Off Road Wheel
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|$ 1030
|$ 1230
|$ 1200
|$ 1560
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- Note: The TransFender in Las Venturas charges 20% more except for colors.
GTA San Andreas
- Catalina owns a Buffalo, located beside her hideout in Fern Ridge, Red County, even after she has left for Liberty City with Claude.
- Will spawn at the Xoomer Gas Station in Easter Basin when wanted for export.
- Available for export for $28000 at the Import/Export dock in Easter Basin, San Fierro every Friday after completing all 3 export lists.
- A white Buffalo with a license plate reading "PULASKI" is driven by Eddie Pulaski in the mission High Noon. If the player destroys it during the mission, it re-spawn's when they get the "Mission Passed" notification, undamaged and available to be driven away.
- Occasionally spawns in a pink painted parking lot in Queens, San Fierro (sometimes locked).
- Sometimes spawns in Juniper Hill, San Fierro.
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- Practically uncommon unless the player drives one.
- If the player is hijacking a boat or helicopter during a Drug War, they will be required to bring it to the docks in Northwood. The Buffalo will be right in front of the player after the ending cut-scene.
- Commonly spawns in north Algonquin in multiplayer.
- Henrique will deliver one to the player if called.
- Uniquely colored examples can be found during Drug Wars as a target vehicle for convoy missions.
- Franklin Clinton owns a unique white Buffalo that can be modified with more variations and has some unique features and spawns outside his safehouse.
- When switching to Franklin from Michael or Trevor, either Franklin is driving his Buffalo, or if he is on foot, it will be parked nearby.
- When driving Franklin's Buffalo, the TBoGT variant spawns more easily, particularly in Strawberry.
- The first generation Buffalo can be found mostly in Vinewood Hills.
- The First Generation Buffalo can also be found on the highways in Los Santos and Blaine County.
GTA Online
- Franklin's Buffalo can be used as a personal vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online via a Glitch.
- Found at the same locations as Singleplayer.
- The default radio stations for the Buffalo are:
- GTA San Andreas: Radio X.
- The Ballad of Gay Tony: San Juan Sounds.
- GTA V: Radio Los Santos.
- In GTA San Andreas, the Buffalo shares its engine sound with the Alpha.
- In GTA IV, the Buffalo shown in billboards has a large Bravado logo within its grille, unlike the FIB Buffalo or the civilian Buffalo which have a small logo above the grille. Interestingly, the billboard Buffalo also retains the police lights found on the FIB variant.
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, if the player takes a Buffalo to a Pay 'n' Spray too many times, it will turn a unique, dark green color. This color will then be permanent, and no amount of subsequent resprays will change it. This is most likely a glitch, as almost every other car in the game will continually cycle through its color palette. The exceptions are the Dukes, the Infernus and the PMP 600, which all suffer from the glitch.
- Though the paint-job of Mori's Buffalo is regarded as unique in-game, Buffalo's with the same color can be found, driven by pedestrians.
- The Buffalo appears in Drug Wars where it is used to escort drugs. These sometimes have unique paint-jobs.
- The original San Andreas car's name may be a reference to the Ford Taurus. Both names are a reference to forms of cattle (in the Buffalo's case, a type of bison).
- Another possible name association is that the primary method of defense of a buffalo (bison) is to charge at a threat with its horns. As the later versions of the vehicle were modeled after the Dodge Charger this may be the reason the name was used in the HD games.
- The Buffalo in TBoGT features the same wheels as the Rebla.
- The Buffalo is one of the vehicles to feature more than one generation in one game. The others are the Schafter and the Faggio from TBoGT, the Baller, the Cavalcade and the Oracle in GTA V.
- If you abandon Franklin's Buffalo, it will respawn at his safehouse. It will spawn on the west side of Aunt Denise's house in front of the garage, and just outside the front door of Franklin's safehouse when it is acquired.
- If the player modifies Franklin's Buffalo, it will respawn in the same modified state. This also works with Franklin's Bagger, Michael's Tailgater, Trevor's Bodhi, Tracey's Issi, and Amanda's Sentinel.
- Despite the front part of the 2nd Generation version shown in the artwork of Dave Norton (possibly another variant of the FIB Buffalo), Franklin is the only one who owns that version. This may reveal that the 2nd Generation Buffalo was also to be a law enforcement vehicle, or that it would serve as a replacement of Dave's Oracle.
See also
- Ruiner, a similar car in GTA IV that fills the 1980s sports car slot of the GTA San Andreas's Buffalo.
- FIB Buffalo, the law enforcement vehicle of the Buffalo found in GTA IV and GTA V.
- Police Buffalo, the law enforcement vehicle of the Buffalo found in TBoGT's multiplayer and GTA V.


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Jacob H. Schiff Playground
Amsterdam Ave. bet. W. 136 St. and W. 138 St.
Directions via Google Maps
This parkland honors philanthropist and financier Jacob H. Schiff (1847-1920). Born into a middle-class Jewish family in Frankfurt, Germany, Schiff emigrated to the United States in 1865. Soon after his arrival in New York City, he found success as a Wall Street investment banker. In 1875, Schiff joined the banking firm of Kuhn, Loeb and Company. As a partner in the firm, and later as its senior partner, Schiff helped Kuhn, Loeb and Company to become one of the most prominent investment companies in the world, second only to J. P. Morgan.
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The Power of Independent Thinking
Clifford Thies on the American Economic Association and Richard T. Ely
Recorded: Monday, November 28, 2011
The American Economic Association (AEA) takes pride in celebrating its founder Richard T. Ely. This pride is strange, given the character of Elys thought, which is revealed in The Independent Review article The Shaping of a Future Presidents Economic Thought: Richard T. Ely and Woodrow Wilson at The Hopkins by Gary M. Pecquet and Clifford F. Thies, as well as the Econ Journal Watch article Richard T. Ely: The Confederate Flag of the AEA? by Clifford F. Thies and Ryan Daza. In this podcast, Thies is interviewed by the economist Lawrence H. White and explores Elys ideas, values, and impact. Thies is the Eldon R. Lindsay Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics and Finance at Shenandoah University.
Experts: Clifford F. Thies, Lawrence H. WhiteType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Collectivism, Culture/ Society, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economic Policy, Economists, Government Power, Immigration, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Public Health/ Consumer Protection, Race Issues, Regulation and Deregulation, Religion, Science, Welfare
The New International Arms Race in SpaceAnd How to Avoid It
Recorded: Friday, March 7, 2008
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Did the United States test an anti-satellite weapon when it shot down an out-of-control spy satellite earlier this month? Or was it a precautionary measure to protect people on the ground who might have been hit with a fuel tank filled with a poisonous gas?
Experts: Peter L. Hays, Theresa Hitchens, Jeff Kueter, Mike MooreType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Government Secrecy, History (International), History (U.S), Science, Technology
Is the U.S. Now Provoking an Arms Race in Space?
Recorded: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty designated space for peaceful purposes as the province of all mankind. Virtually all spacefaring nations now favor a new treaty to accommodate major changes in geopolitics and military technology. The United States, however, has blocked negotiations, citing potential threats to U.S. rights, capabilities, and freedom of action.
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Saved my frustration on tile and wood floors When I purchased this Vacuum, it was not working real well on my carpet. It was more of a carpet issue than an Oreck issue. My local store changed it out to a different plate (older model), and it did help with the carpet. When I moved and was back to wood floors and title, it sucked!!! I finally got smart and went on line and ordered this plate. WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!!!! This is the plate if you are going to use on you wood or title floors!!! It works fine on carpet too. Best moneyI ever spent. April 24, 2013
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Hunter J was a ruthless and cruel Pokémon hunter around Sinnoh who catches and steals Pokémon and sells them in the Black Market for money.
She appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, along with her army of henchmen whose primary means of transportation are advanced 6-wheeled armored proof trucks to take all captured Pokémon she caught to her airship and brings to the Black Market to sell. Her technology includes her huge airship with lasers and invisibility mode, high-tech visor to sense Pokémon's teleportation (in case it got away using Teleport), and a system consisting of a gun to shoot out a gold cement to turn them into stone statues, and high-tech glass cases to temporarily hold Pokémon hostage for her clients.
Hunter J has shown some interest in Ash's Pikachu, and it seems pretty rare in the anime even when it used Thunderbolt and Volt Tackle. Also she likes Team Rocket's Meowth, most likely because he can speak Human language. She managed to turn both Pikachu and Meowth into stone, but Ash and friends along with Jessie and James managed to save all the Pokémon currently turned into stone.
Unlike other villains who have appeared in the series, she is one of the few ones who has not been defeated or being arrested by police when they're alert and on to her. Ash and Gary were determined to rescue a group of Shieldon captured by her, Gary said to Ash that since they had recovered the Shieldon it was enough. Later on Ash teamed with a "High Ranked" Pokémon Ranger (in which he's called a Top Ranger) who's protecting a Riolu from J in order to bring it to her client and not even they could defeat her.
Hunter J never cares about the wellbeing of people or Pokémon and her own henchmen. J and her goons went down with their ship after it was hit by Uxie and Mesprit's Future Sight attack while capturing them for Team Galactic. Team Rocket claimed to their boss, Giovanni, that they were responsible for J and Team Galactic's defeat, causing their promotion. However, as she has not made any reappearances since, she is most likely dead.
|Salamence is used for transport when she is on-field but also to brutally attack any interference with Hyper Beam and Flamethrower.
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|Drapion is in her Poké Ball. She seems to always rely on Drapion when battling Ash 1-on-1. Drapion could easily defeat Aipom and Turtwig at the same time. Arguably her most powerful pokémon, along with Salamence.
|Drapion ♂
|Ariados is never seen in battle, but rather using Spider Web to keep her foes away.
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The Power of Independent Thinking
The Supreme Court and the Battle for Second Amendment Rights
Recorded: Thursday, July 22, 2010
In June 2008 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling on the Second Amendment individual right to keep and bear arms with its Heller v. District of Columbia decision. Two years later, in June 2010, a second historic decision squeezed through the highest court in the land.
Experts: Stephen P. Halbrook, Donald E. J. Kilmer Jr.Type: Independent Institute EventIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Culture/ Society, Gun Control, History (U.S), Law Enforcement, Litigation, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Race Issues
William Watkins on NPRs Talk of the Nation Discussing Supreme Court Nominations
Recorded: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
With the hearings on the nomination of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court, Research Fellow William J. Watkins, Jr., was interviewed on NPRs Talk of the Nation to discuss how to revise the nomination and selection process of Supreme Court Justices, based on his recent article in the Washington Examiner, A role for the people in judicial selection.
Experts: William J. Watkins Jr.Type: RadioIssues: Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Litigation, Politics
Robert Higgs on Booms, Busts and Bad Predictions
Recorded: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Robert Higgs is interviewed here by Scott Horton of Antiwar Radio. They discuss the economic baloney of mainstream economists, the failure of most to understand the potential for mass inflation given the money supply currently sitting around in bank reserves, the reality of the business cycle and the politicians and medias failure to grasp it, and why none of us should make sweeping predictions about how the future will unfold, even if we do understand economics, since human action and the flexibility of markets are impossible to quantify.
Experts: Robert HiggsType: RadioIssues: Banking and Finance, Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy/Debt, Politics
Jonathan Bean on The Bill Meyer Show
Recorded: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Research Fellow Jonathan Bean, author of Race and Liberty in America is interviewed on The Bill Meyer Show KMED-AM Medford, OR, January 2010
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The Power of Independent Thinking
Alex Tabarrok on Economic Growth and Innovation
Recorded: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Originally aired on 12/16/10 on Reckoning America. Alex Tabarrok talks about the global economy and how the story of economic growth is rapidly changing.
Experts: Alexander T. TabarrokType: TelevisionIssues: Economic History and Development (International), Economic History and Development (U.S.), Trade
Ivan Eland on Secretive Oil Deal in Kyrgyzstan
Recorded: Thursday, November 4, 2010
Ivan Eland on Russia Today comments on the recent secretive U.S. oil deal in Kyrgyzstan and its efforts to maintain its air base in the country.
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Ivan Eland on U.S. Embargo on Cuba
Recorded: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ivan Eland on Russia Today discusses the counterproductive effects of the current U.S. embargo on Cuba.
Benjamin Powell on U.S. Pork Barrel Farm Policies
Recorded: Friday, August 20, 2010
Benjamin Powell on CNBC discusses the pitfalls of U.S. protection of the farming industry with pork barrel farm policies, and how they hurt both Americans and producers in underdeveloped countries.
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Currituck County is now under a State of Emergency because of Hurricane Irene.
The county says due to the unpredicted track of the storm, a mandatory evacuation is ordered for all tourists.
They are also recommending that all citizens in low-lying areas and those prone to flooding evacuate or move to a more safe location on Thursday.
Schools in Currituck County will be closed on Friday and because of the State of Emergency all alcohol sales are suspended.
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Currituck County recommends that tourists leave in advance of Hurricane Irene. The Dare County town of Southern Shores has also issued a mandatory evacuation for non-residents.
They are asking vacationers to leave no later than Friday and that incoming tourists should consult with their rental agency, and consider delaying their arrival until Monday.
The county says at this time, no evacuations have been ordered for Currituck County and no hurricane watches or warnings have been issued.
Those that do stay behind should have a three-day supply of water, food, flashlights, batteries, radio, cash, clothing, medicines and pet supplies. Vehicles should be fueled in case a full evacuation is needed.
A State of Emergency has been declared by the mayor of Southern Shores. A mandatory evacuation for all non-residents begins at 8:00 a.m. Thursday.
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Dare County officials are still deciding if they will issue an evacuation order as Hurricane Irene approaches.
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Toshiko Kasen
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Toshiko Kasen (Japanese: 加瀬俊子, Kasen Toshiko) is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series who appears in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (set in 1998). She is the wife of Yakuza leader Kazuki Kasen. She is voiced by Hana Moon, who has also appeared in Sunrise.
Character history
Toshiko Kasen was born and raised in Liberty City, where she met her husband Kazuki Kasen, who became the leader of the Yakuza in the city. Kazuki, however, preferred to spend his time with his men than with Toshiko who, feeling neglected, hires Leone Family made man Toni Cipriani to ruin and humiliate her husband after he destroys a Yakuza tank. She first tells Toni to steal a Yakuza munitions delivery, taking them to Phil Cassidy at a small dock in Rockford/Aspatria. Toshiko, happy of giving revenge, hires Toni to destroy the money being moved from Kazuki's casino before taking her to an opera at the Fort Staunton Opera House. After that, the Forelli Family attempt to ambush by smashing the limousine. although Toni manages to return her safely to her apartment. Toshiko, having humiliated her husband and shown her allegiances, tells Toni to kill her husband. Toshiko, feeling free, becomes depressed and releases her pet canary into the wild. Toshiko wanted to be "truly free" and commits suicide by falling out of her apartment window and falling on to a car below.
- Despite her holding a gun in the concept art, she appears a very peaceful and tranquil woman in the game, even letting her pet canary out of its cage to fly away into Liberty City before committing suicide.
- Despite being born and raised in an English-speaking environment, she speaks in a stereotypical Japanese accent, sometimes pronouncing an L as an R.
- She is one of few known characters to commit suicide rather than dying either naturally or being killed by another character, another being Margot in The Ballad of Gay Tony.
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- GTA Liberty City Stories
- Shogun Showdown (post-mission phone call)
- More Deadly Than the Male (Boss)
- Cash Clash (Boss)
- A Date With Death (Boss)
- Cash in Kazuki's Chips (Boss/Committed Suicide)


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Kato Kaelin Thinks O.J. Simpson Is a Double-Murderer . . . But He Doesn't Have Any Proof
KATO KAELIN believes that O.J. SIMPSON killed his ex-wife NICOLE and her friend RON GOLDMAN back in 1994. But he doesn't have any actual proof.
--As you may recall, Kato was staying in a guest house on O.J.'s property when Nicole and Ron were murdered. And the prosecution put him on the witness stand, because he supposedly had testimony that contradicted O.J.'s alibi.
--But when he took the stand, he was so fidgety and uncooperative that prosecutors had him declared a HOSTILE WITNESS.
--Well, yesterday morning, the "New York Post" printed some supposed quotes from Kato putting the hammer down on O.J. He supposedly said, quote, "The statute of limitations has now passed . . . so I can now say . . . yes, he did it."
--Asked why he supposedly let O.J. get away with murder, he said, quote, "I was too scared. I was terrified."
--But Kato claims he never even spoke to the "Post", and he was shocked when he read his supposed quotes in yesterday's edition.
--Now, Kato does BELIEVE that O.J. was guilty. And he's said that before. But he adds, quote, "I have no firsthand knowledge."
--For the record, the "New York Post" writer who "quoted" Kato admits she never actually spoke to him. But she adds, quote, "He said it."
Paris Hilton Was Recorded Saying Gay Men are Disgusting . . . and Most of Them Probably Have AIDS
PARIS HILTON has been caught saying ignorant and downright BIGOTED things before. And it just happened again.
--When Paris was in New York City for Fashion Week earlier this month, a cab driver recorded Paris and a friend talking about an app called Grindr . . . which is for gay guys who want to hook up.
--After the friend explained to Paris how it works, she said, quote, "Eww. Eww. To get [effed]? Gay guys are the horniest people in the world.
--"They're disgusting. Dude, most of them probably have AIDS . . . I would be so scared if I was a gay guy. You'll like, die of AIDS."
--Interestingly, the friend Paris is talking to IS gay. Although he makes it clear he doesn't allow himself to be ENTERED.
--Paris' rep tried to explain away her dumb-ass remarks with this thin excuse, quote, "Paris Hilton's comments were to express that it is dangerous for anyone to have unprotected sex that could lead to a life threatening disease.
--"The conversation became heated, after a close gay friend told her in a cab ride, a story about a gay man who has AIDS and is knowingly having unprotected sex.
--"He also discussed a website that encourages random sex by gay men with strangers. As she was being shown the website her comments were in reference to those people promoting themselves on the site."
--The rep added that the clips released by the cabbie were taken out of context . . . and that Paris is a huge supporter of the gay community and did not mean to offend anyone.
Kim Kardashian Would Like to Trade Places With Jesus for a Day
In an interview with some Australian website, KIM KARDASHIAN was asked who she'd like to trade places with for a day. She chose JESUS. She said, quote, "I think it would be pretty fascinating to see the power that he had."
Is Lindsay Lohan Paying Six Figures for Car Insurance?
With all her vehicular mishaps, you've got to figure LINDSAY LOHAN is paying a lot for car insurance. But how much? One expert thinks it could be SIX FIGURES.
--A spokesperson for AutoInsuranceQuery.com says, quote, "Lindsay's auto insurance policy is likely to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, not to mention that some insurance providers in California may require a bond.
--"Insurance companies can refuse to insure anyone if they have been suspected of insurance fraud or had too many accidents. It could happen to Lindsay, but as long as she can afford a very expensive insurance policy or custom plan, she can get insured."


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Despite just having graduated from Central Saint Martins in February, Nicomede Talavera is already preparing the release of his third collaboration with the American bag giant Eastpak as well as having debuted his namesake menswear line during London Fashion Week. Although he could still be classified as a fashion freshman, Talavera has developed a strong signature look, which he's masterfully translated from bags to a very noteworthy first collection.
"I always imagine my designs being worn when I'm designing and am always in touch with reality. I am not interested in just creating editorial pieces that people can't wear," Talavera says. Having been schooled by the notoriously blunt and business-savvy CSM MA Fashion leader Louise Wilson, commercial appeal is something he's been forced to always keep in mind.
"I have always wanted my pieces to be accessible and for people to be able to buy and wear them and for them to be relevant to my customer's lifestyle. So the price point is something I have thought about a lot."
The 26 year old grew up South-West London in a multicultural community where style often was a mix of culture-determined style and mainstream fashion. "Young Muslim boys was something that I was surrounded by everyday growing up and my collection was the perfect time to take something that was relevant and personal to me," he says, noting that he's put an American sportswear twist on traditional Muslim dress.
"There wasn't a political or social message for the combination of the two. But what appealed to me was the oddness and unexpectedness of them. With all my work I like to take elements that sit at opposite or conflicting ends of the spectrum and combine them to create something that feels modern."
His first post-graduate collection plays on materials as well as proportions: wide-legged pinstriped pants combined with a fitted, crackled white leather jacket; flared iridescent shorts with a sleeveless leather top underneath a transparent t-shirt decorated with a bold white stripe; and a pair of baggy black pants with what could be a zippered thobe.
The sporadic color blocking – rectangles on tops and two-colored shorts and jackets – were inspired by Talavera's color-hero Ellsworth Kelly. "What attracted me to Ellsworth Kelly's work was how he translates the lines and shapes that he sees in everyday relatable objects and scenes, but translates them using vivid color to give them new meaning and create amazing abstracted compositions," the designer says.


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New Vol State Vet Tech Program Already in Demand
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Volunteer State Community College has received approval to launch a new Veterinary Technology program at the college this coming fall semester, and local vets say it couldn't come soon enough. The two-year program is the next step, after students complete the currently popular Animal Care Technology certificate. Students are already expressing strong interest.
"The Associate of Applied Science degree is in demand because it makes the student eligible to take the national board exam, and that's how they can become licensed to practice," said Vol State assistant professor and licensed veterinarian, Dr. Doug Shaw.
Passing the exam will make the students Licensed Veterinary Technicians and that's a job field that is in high demand.
"There's a huge shortage of veterinary technicians," said Dr. Bryan Bondurant of the Critter Clinic in Gallatin. "Veterinary technicians are like a specialized nurse in the human field. They're extremely valuable."
"Our local veterinarians have begged for this," said Vol State Dean of Math and Science Nancy Morris.
The new Vol State program will be one of just a handful in Tennessee and the only program in the immediate area. It will have a structure to help students complete each step at a time. The first step is the Animal Care Technology certificate, which can be completed in one year. The next step is the Vet Tech AAS degree program. The Animal Care credits will apply toward the Vet Tech degree. However, students can also choose to go from the Animal Care certificate program into a General Business Administration degree program, utilizing the Animal Care classes as electives.
"To have someone with that animal care knowledge and the business skills makes the person of great value in the front office of a veterinary practice," said Morris.
The Vet Tech path itself provides students with many options in specialization later in their career, ranging from radiology and ultrasound to dentistry and anesthesiology. That will require additional education, but the Vet Tech AAS degree will provide the foundation.
"I'd like to work in a lab setting," said Alexandria Rice of Hendersonville. I just like being able to run tests and look at things under a microscope." The Vol State student is in the Animal Care program and has already been hired by Critter Clinic.
The profession has many challenges and isn't for everyone.
"They have to be an animal lover, but this isn't just about animal petting, puppies and kittens," said Dr. Shaw. "It's a tough job. There's death. There's saving lives. There's trauma."
"We'll have a Parvo puppy that is completely pitiful. We'll have him for three or four weeks, and to see them finally get to go home feels great," said student Cassie Woodward of Gallatin.
The 70-hour Vet Tech program will be longer than most associate degrees, primarily because of the required veterinary clinical work. Vol State is working on American Veterinarian Medical Association accreditation, a process that will take several years.
The U.S. Department of Labor says job prospects for veterinary technicians and technologists are excellent, with a 36 percent growth rate projected for the next seven years.
"The job security is the first thing that comes to mind," Rice said. "But it's also a job I like doing. I wake up every morning and think- I'm going to get to do something different today. There's lots of learning."
The Vet Tech program is expected to be extremely competitive, but the number of options available at Vol State will provide several paths to the workforce for students.
For more information visit www.volstate.edu/Veterinary or call 615-230-3261.
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Paula Wolfson, wtop.com
WASHINGTON – Winter can play havoc on human skin, but it can be even worse for our pets.
Walking them outside on treated roads or sidewalks can create big problems. But there are things pet owners can do to to make winter a lot easier for their dogs and cats.
Veterinarian Katy Nelson says pets can come in contact with rock salt, chemical de-icers and even antifreeze that are on the streets.
She says it is essential to clean their paws well as soon as they come inside, and suggests leaving a box of baby wipes near the door for that very purpose.
"Wiping that stuff off their paws is extremely important, because the first thing they are going to do is sit down and start licking off their paws," she warns.
Nelson warns that could mean been trouble.
"All of those chemicals, all of those things they have just come in with are going straight into their G.I. tracts and possibly into their bloodstream."
A bit of paw balm is a good follow-up, especially since paws can get dry or cracked from walking on chemically-treated cold sidewalks.
Nelson says imagine how it feels to get salt into a cut on human hands. The same thing happens to our pets when a little split or cut on a paw comes in contact with rock salt or de-icer.
There are pet boots and paw-protectors available, which Nelson says are especially good for tiny dogs with sensitive feet when they go outside in winter.
But the best prevention for most pets may just be to keep them on the grass whenever possible on cold winter days, and away from treated paved surfaces.
There are pet-friendly de-icers available, and Nelson says they are a good way to go.
"If you can find these, absolutely use them, and encourage your friends and neighbors to use them as well so that it protects all of the pets that are walking up and down your street."
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Molecular Gastronomy Creations: 15 Super Scientific Meals
Nearly every region in the U.S. has a barbecue style — and each style is unique. So it's understandable that when it comes to 'cue everyone has an opinion, including TV chefs. We tracked down a few of our favorite star chefs at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival's BubbleQ to find out which barbecue flavors they favor. Read on to find out their picks.
Plus, check out the celeb chefs' secrets for throwing a great party.
Emeril Lagasse's Favorite BBQ: "I always love barbecued ribs and pulled pork. What I love about barbecue is that there are so many varieties and ways to prepare it: Southern-style, Carolina vinegar-based sauces, dry rubs. The key is the long, slow cooking process for a tender and tasty result."
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Hi, welcome to GTA Wiki. Thanks for contributing to the Michael Keane page, and for taking interest in the wiki. Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything, or as alternatives, leave a post on a forum, or refer to the Help pages. Mikey Klebbitz (talk) 21:47, April 22, 2013 (UTC)
The McReary siblings in the Sims
Hey Razor.
Your Sims personifications of the McReary's are very good (the best is that of Francis). Only Packie looks a bit softened up, though haha.
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Looks really good (very painterly), though it could do with some label's and a compass rose and such. Good to see you back as well. I hope you will continue to do more work in Cartography in the near future.
Hey everybody, it's been over a year since I last did some cartography and it felt great to get back into it. I tried out a new style compared to my older work, it's fairly rough cause I didn't want this to be a time sink but I'm happy with the final result.
I'm up for the harshest of critic to improve this one, enjoy!
Looks really good (very painterly), though it could do with some label's and a compass rose and such. Good to see you back as well. I hope you will continue to do more work in Cartography in the near future.
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I really like the style of this map. Even though I'm fairly new here, I'd say that this map would benefit most from very scarce map-type details, like labels and compass roses, but that opinion might be a minority. Nice job.
That is a beautiful map! It looks like a painting in its own right (a land seen from above, not necessarily a map...). I do not know how it would look like with typical map elements like labels added. I am curious how you would incorporate them into this wonderful piece however.
Really beautiful!
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Besides the lacking labels a very good map.
Thanks for the comments guys! This was sort of a study in the painterly style but now I'm convinced to actually add some labels and a good ol' fashion compass rose. Stay tuned for an update!
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I'd put that in frames and hang it on my wall
Awesome work and well worth repping!
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It's good to see you back,
This is a lovely map, love the new touch
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The newest trend is 'Baby Mugging'. You might have run into numerous photos of babies in mugs photos. This is how it's done. Have you done some 'Baby Mugging' already, or now have plans to do it?
How to 'mug your baby'...
1.Put your baby on the floor (or a flat surface).
2. Hold a mug in front of your baby.
3. Snap a photo and share it on the Mommy Shorts fanpage or use #babeinamug and tag @mommyshorts on Instagram.


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June 11, 2010
Forming a Regional Fire Authority to replace the three departments currently
serving the Greater Wenatchee area is an idea Wenatchee City Council wants to pursue. Last night the council
approved proceeding with formal discussions leading the possible merging of fire protection services with Chelan
County Fire District 1 and Douglas County Fire District 2. A letter will be sent to both rural fire districts
expressing the city's interest in pursuing the possble merger. Two council members have volunteered to represent
the City in future planning discussions. A third will be added later. Commissioners with the two rural districts
would then respond. Consolidating the three agencies into one regional fire authority is an idea that Wenatchee
Mayor Dennis Johnson finds appealing since the three entities already have in place mutual aid agreements for
fires in their shared service areas . Council members Tony Veeder and Jim Bailey will represent the city in future
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If I use Lelein on Shvara the hp 0 is done to Shvara and another unit at once then close skills resolve right?
Will the unit Lelein hit be hittable by Shvaras effect still? Aka if I Lelein Shvara and opponents Star Dragon can Shvaras close skill damage and remove Star Dragon or will it be closed before Shvara takes effect?


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Wednesday night, reports of USC's fate with the NCAA surfaced, while Thursday the results of the report were clear. What remains unclear is the impact the pending sanctions will have on recruiting. Just hours after the official findings from the NCAA were published, USC's future became the topic of conversation for recruits nationwide. While initial impressions can be fleeting, the Trojans still maintain interest from recruits inside and outside of California. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
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This sounds very interesting to me especially as I could do something which would fit in my own game world (see http://karnorthe.skaran.net) if you are interested.
As everyone must be tired of hearing by now I write ViewingDale and I am willing to ship a copy out to anywhere (that I am allowed to) as a prize so I thought that it would need a relevant challenge for it.
What I would think would be a great idea would be to have a world, a region, a city or town, a building and a token that fit together.
Gasp what all of those ? No, you can steal all of them from anywhere including these boards and the CWBP but you must create just one of them new.
The point of the challenge is that they must all be viewed top down and should all match up so that they fit together.
So you could create a new token for a fighter character and put him on an existing map of a castle then choose a town, a region, and a world for them to go on.
Or you could take the CWBP world, pick a CWBP region and create a new town for it. But you should also find a suitable building and character token for that building too.
You may substitute the building for a battle map scale bit of terrain, or a boat for the building etc just as long as there are there is a set of items at those approximate scales. For example, you can substitute a monster as the character token if you feel like.
You could create more than one of the items but you should select one part as the challenge entry.
Entries will be marked on quality and originality plus the ability for them to all fit together.
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This sounds very interesting to me especially as I could do something which would fit in my own game world (see http://karnorthe.skaran.net) if you are interested.
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Happiness is knowing your mapping software won't crash partway through an operation.
Problem I have with this is you will end up trying to judge apples with elephants nevermind oranges, I just don't think there will be a consistant enough feel to the challenge
It wasn't until "Not my Father's Dungeon" challenge (Mar or Apr ??) that the challenges forced us to rely on a specific floorplan or arrangement of structures like this month's challenge.
I prefer "apples and elephants", I like room for creatively even to develope the idea, not just the particulars. I'll go on a participate in the challenges as I can, but the recent flavors of pigeon-holed map challenges are too restrictive for my tastes.
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Hey, You supply the prize you can pick the challenge. ViewingDale looks amazing, a review copy would be sweet.
I'm in the middle of a mapping challenge that would be great in viewingdale. Take a look at.
One of the huge issues is how do you represent something like a continent on a 'normal' machine. I'm planning on 'pasting' my mountain tops on an FT world - I'd love any advice you care to post in the forum.
You're the next step, seemingly anyone can make a detail but how do you integrate it into the whole ?
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I saw your huge map and its cool and you have chosen one 'island' and started on that too so theres two of the scales done already.
I wouldn't care what maps people chose even copyrighted ones where you just post a link to it and submit one new bit of work. But it would be better to have stuff we can reference like CC stuff and even better if its a set of maps that you have done yourself - theres more incentive to fill in something thats missing.
That's really the point of my suggestion actually. All our maps on this site bar CWBP are maps out of context. You get a post about a whole world but know nothing about what it looks like inside or you get somebody's battle map with no idea about where that is in relation to any world so thats what I would like to fix. It might be good to see if people can trawl this site and tie up lots of bits of maps together into a collection which would almost certainly need some 'glue' which is what you make for the challenge. The judging ought to be on quality of map / art but also strongly influenced on the selection and integration of the set. The best would be two unrelated maps 'glued' in scale with an excellent in between 'filler' entry.
It would be like the sum of the 5 maps/art would then be more than the individuals because of the relation between them. Or its like getting 4 maps for free by making another 1.
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You know on reflection this is really an ideal challenge for the Mapping Project: we have big tiles (and the rights to them), we have millions of miles of space to fill (and the project could use the support.)
Why don't you tighten the criteria to say the entries have to be start from the world project, zoom once regionally, and then again into a new town or location.
You can judge it any way you like, but I'd consider, artistic success, visual interest, and world project contribution.
If you want to prep the contest to create something you can display why not take the most developed square (Grome?) and use that for everyone. They then have to come up with two new zoomed sections. That'll give you a single context with lots to see. Maybe even demo that square on your site?
If we're friendly enough to work together it could make the project more interesting by showing what can be done.
If the task is daunting make it a 2 or even 3 month contest.
I'd be interested to see that.
ps. What are the hardware requirements for the new version?
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My take on it is that if you don't have a world then use CWBP but there might be many people out there with their own campaign setting and they could enter a map that they need or have just completed which works for them.
If you do go for the CWBP then your almost bound to go for something in Ansium like Groam and you could even take one of the great city maps of Torq and map out just one of the tiny buildings in it. That would be good. Or maybe take one of the inns from the July challenge and make a new town for Groam and ensure that the inn was somewhere in it.
But its just as valid to do your island map or a city in any number of the host of campaign maps that we have been presented with by the members. I dont think we should artificially restrict it to our world here.
Whats the hardware req ? Well, windows 2K thru to Vista64 but not 98,95,Me etc. You need a PC with at least about 500MHz CPU so really anything but it should have a decent graphics card with at least 32Mb of video memory. Every graphics card that you can go out and buy today is easily powerful enough, even the bottom end ones and they are pretty cheap now. The only PCs it has some issues running on is older laptops with on board graphics chips not designed for games use. Its not for Linux or Mac tho - sorry. Theres a functionally limited demo on the web site if you want to try it - if it doesn't run like you think it should then there is a test and fault find app there too to help out - else mail me cos then I'd need to know why.
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I think this is a great idea. It would be perfect for all those people out there who use VTTs and as many people are still in the early stages of mapping out new 4e campaigns it makes a lot of sense to have a challenge like this. I'd love to have a shot at this as it would tie directly into the mapping I'm doing anyway for my 4e campaign - unlike some of the more recent challenges that have been a little too specific for me.
This idea has merit. I'm fairly confident that my machine doesn't have the video capabilities to run ViewingDale, but I'd enjoy the challenge anyway.


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In the past few years, several new synthetic, "designer drugs" have emerged as the new thing. Bath salts are probably the most well-known. Another big one is Spice, or K2, a kind of synthetic marijuana. Spice is potent, and can have intense side effects, but efforts to ban it at both the federal and state levels have proven tricky. And as Samantha Fields reports, in Maine it's still widely accessible and increasingly popular among young people.
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