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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Study
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Principal Investigator: Paul Crits-Christoph, PhD (NIMH funded)
Investigators at the Center for Psychotherapy Research conducted a study of state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy in combination with medication in the treatment of GAD. In this study, some of the patients receiving medication treatment for their Generalized Anxiety Disorder were also offered the option of adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to their medication treatment. Karl Rickels, MD was the Principal Investigator of this study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Combined Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Study
The "Combined Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder" study was a preliminary randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of combined medication and psychotherapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The current study assessed efficacy of combined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and venlafaxine XR compared to venlafaxine XR alone in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) within settings where medication is typically offered as the treatment for this disorder. Patients with DSM-IV–diagnosed GAD who were recently enrolled in a long-term venlafaxine XR study were randomly offered (n=77) or not offered (n=40) the option of adding 12 sessions of CBT.
Of those offered CBT, 33% (n=26) accepted and attended at least one treatment session.
The outcome results indicated no differences between the combined treatment group and the medication only group on primary or secondary efficacy measures in any of the sample comparisons. Many patients who present in medical/psychopharmacology settings seeking treatment for GAD decline the opportunity to receive adjunctive treatment. Of those that receive CBT, there appears to be no additional benefit of combined treatment compared to venlafaxine XR alone.
The results of the study are described in the primary article:
Crits-Christoph, P., Newman, M. G., Rickels, K., Gallop, R., Gibbons, M. B. C., Hamilton, J. L., Ring-Kurtz, S., & Pastva, A. M. (2011). Combined medication and cognitive therapy for generalized anxiety disorder.Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 25(8), 1087-1094.
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Hilton Head Island, SC (Sports Network) - Steve LeBrun carded his second
straight 3-under 68 on Friday to grab a share of the lead at the RBC Heritage
before second-round play was suspended due to rain.
Seventeen players remained on the course when play was halted. They will
finish up their second round at 8:00 a.m. (ET) Saturday prior to the start of
the third round.
LeBrun was joined atop the leaderboard by Kevin Streelman and Charley Hoffman,
who each finished their second round with a 1-under 70 to end 36 holes at
Harbour Town Golf Links at 6-under-par 136.
Luke Donald (68) and Bill Haas (69) occupy fourth place at 5-under, while
Graeme McDowell tied the low round of the day with a 4-under 67 to move into a
large group of players tied for sixth at 4-under 138.
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Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Tony Parker didn't let three stitches above his
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totaled 23 points and 10 assists in leading the San Antonio Spurs over the
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DeJuan Blair and Gary Neal chipped in 22 and 18 points, respectively, off the
bench for San Antonio, which was without future Hall of Famers Tim Duncan and
head coach Gregg Popovich for the second straight game.
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"If you build it, they will come," is a famous quote from the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. But in Afghanistan, the United States is asking itself the opposite question. What if you build it, and nobody shows?
As the U.S. tab for Afghan reconstruction nears $100 billion, America's top investigator in that country is finding that billions of tax dollars have been wasted on unneeded and underutilized projects, such as the headquarters for the Afghan Border Police in Kunduz province.
Although built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help Afghans maintain their own security, investigators from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, or SIGAR, found the $7.3 million facility was sitting largely unused.
"Built with a capacity for 175 persons, only about 12 Afghan personnel were on site during SIGAR's inspection," said a report released by the office.In fact the compound was so deserted that inspectors were unable to complete their evaluation.
"SIGAR's inspection was limited to two buildings and a portion of a third of the total 12 buildings at the facility because most buildings were locked and on-site personnel did not have keys," investigators said.
Investigators found strong evidence that Afghans may have already decided to abandon the facility. "Most buildings appeared unused and some equipment —specifically, wood-burning stoves near the site's dining facility—had been dismantled," the reported.
For failng to manage a construction project to ensure taxpayers got their best investment in the Afghan reconstruction, the Army Corps of Engineers earns this week's Golden Hammer, a distinction awarded by the Washington Guardian to the worst examples of waste, fraud and abuse in government.
The Special Inspector General himself, John Sopko, told the Washington Guardian he doubts the needs of the Afghan police were closely examined before the project was undertaken.
"We don't think the Afghans were really consulted with before this was built," he said. "The people there didn't have keys, and they didn't know where the keys were. So how well is this being used?"
The Army Corps of Engineers agreed with the inspector general's report that all projects be well planned and completed with a specific goal in mind, but disagreed it had any responsibility for the current lack of use of the police site.
"USACE has no control or authority over how the end-user, [Afghan National Police], uses a facility once completed and accepted," said Col. John Hurley.If SIGAR had concerns about the facility's use, they should be addressed to the Afghan government, he added.
Meanwhile, the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan noted that during planning, the facility was upgraded to serve as a headquarters for police companies, enlarging its capacity from roughly 60 people to the now 175. But NATO couldn't find exactly why the expansion had taken place.
"There are few historical records in the project's files, none relating to a change in requirements," U.S. and NATO Col. Andrew Backus said.
Investigators are worried about the future of the facility. SIGAR expressed concerns that the Afghans might not have the capability to maintain the police headquarters.
"Sustaining the facility will require personnel with appropriate skills to keep the electrical generator; fueling station; water treatment system; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in working order," SIGAR said. "However, there is neither an operation and maintenance contract nor a plan to train Afghan personnel to operate and maintain equipment."
Sopko said it's becoming a common problem across the country.
"Sometimes we're turning over bases, or we're turning over hospitals, or clinics or whatever, and the cost of maintaining them is going to drive the Afghan government bankrupt," he said.
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Mrs. Everett was born in Beeville on Feb. 14, 1918, to Emma Susan (Mills) and John Franklin Gaskins. She was an artist, winning Artist of the Year for Bandera County. She enjoyed doing creative stitchery, arts and crafts, home decorating and raising funds for the Camp Bandina Church of Christ, which she designed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ebb Everett.
Survivors include her daughters, Ebba (Jim) Sanders and Maggie (Dick) Foerster; three granddaughters; one grandson; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her sister, Linda (Mel) Allen.
A memorial service was conducted Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m. at the Camp Bandina Church of Christ in Bandera. A private interment followed in the afternoon.
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Town Councilman Anthony Santino told residents that he and Murray would send town sanitation workers into Oceanside that day to clean up the streets, many of which were still lined with waterlogged furniture.
County Legislators Denise Ford and Howard Kopel expressed their sympathy for their constituents' troubles as well as their anger, calling LIPA's inability to restore their power a crime. U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy had difficulty speaking to the crowd as frustrations began to boil over, with many shouting, "Where have you been?" Though she explained that members of her family and staff were also still without power and that officials were doing all they could, McCarthy was unable to appease the crowd.
The last politician to speak, State Assemblyman Brian Curran, acknowledged that residents did not want to hear more of the same; they wanted information. "All of you are not here to have us tell you what you already know," Curran said. "LIPA has now promised that north Oceanside will have full power by the end of this day. We hold them to it. And we demand they get crews down here for south Oceanside and we don't stop until everyone has power in Oceanside."
Curran described north Oceanside as everything north of Atlantic Avenue and west of Long Beach Road.
Jenna Maughan, a resident of Oceanside, also spoke to the crowd. "Twelve days ago, Sandy destroyed the homes of my friends," she said. "And now LIPA is preventing them from rebuilding their lives. We see through your stall tactics and confusing misinformation. You must give us clear, truthful information in a real timeline."
Brown concluded the rally by reiterating the efforts the district and Oceanside Community Service had made to help residents and bring a sense of normalcy to their children's lives. "The school behind me, School 8, was damaged and will not be usable for at least a month," he said. "We are starting school for 450 kids on Tuesday at another location, School 6. If you think that's an easy thing to do, try it someday. We're doing that, and LIPA can't turn on one light? They can't turn on one traffic light? They can't turn on our homes?"
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Kate Murray has nerve criticizing the performance of any agency.
FOUR(4) Town of Hempstead dump trucks and a payloader came into my neighborhood, all having KATE MURRAY's name on the side of them. They cleared a tree in the road and pushed all the debris to the side taking NONE OF IT!!! Eight guys, and only TWO(2) chainsaws. One supervised, two cut the tree, and the others WATCHED!!!
This is standard practice in the Town of Hempstead. Dump trucks, regardless of the need, regularly patrol the streets looking for debris.
In another month the dump trucks will have their salt hoppers installed and will be patrolling the streets looking for debris. I have told Supervisor Kate Murray about this wasteful practice for the last 3 years, yet it still continues.
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I own 3 homes in Long Beach and Lido Beach . One home in Long Beach got destroyed by the flood. That electric was turned on the other day with out any inspections. My other property in Long Beach also got electric without any inspection. My property (Home) in Lido still has no power and we never had even an inch of water. We left a note on our door telling the inspector this and also leaving our phone numbers. We are freezing and I have tried calling every possible number for TOH Lipa and the electric co with no luck. Please turn on our power. This is insane that we have been in the dark and cold for 2 weeks now.
No one knows what the other one is doing. Are they just randomly choosing homes to inspect? It doesn't seem to matter if you are home or not. I have never seen such mismanagement in my life. Learn from Fl They go through this often. Learn from Latrina. Learn Organize and GET THE DAM POWER BACK ON
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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Lavoy Allen pulled down a career-high 22
rebounds -- half on the offensive glass -- to go with 14 points, and the
Philadelphia 76ers sent the Charlotte Bobcats to a seventh straight loss with
an 87-76 decision at Wells Fargo Center.
The Sixers were outscored at the free throw line, 20-7, but had 24 more points
in the paint and got a spark from Jeremy Pargo, who played 29-plus minutes and
posted 12 points and six assists two days after signing a 10-day contract.
Jrue Holiday netted 20 points, Spencer Hawes added 17 and Evan Turner recorded
16 points and 10 boards in a balanced attack for Philadelphia, which improved
to 5-2 on an eight-game homestand that concludes Monday against the Clippers.
Ramon Sessions had 20 points for the Bobcats, who shot just 31 percent from
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San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Mark Calcavecchia fired a 5-under 67 on
Friday to take the lead during the suspended first round of the AT&T
A 3-hour, 15-minute weather delay due to thunderstorms set play back on Friday
and the whole field couldn't complete the first round before darkness set in
at the TPC San Antonio.
The first round will resume at 10:45 a.m. ET Saturday, but the second round
will begin with players in the same groups from the first round at 9:30 a.m.
Kenny Perry is second at 3-under par, but the Kentucky native completed 15
holes of his opening round.
Tom Kite is in the clubhouse at 2-under 70 and he was joined in a share of
third by Willie Wood, who only has his final hole of round one to finish
Saturday morning.
David Frost, Mark Brooks, Peter Senior, Tommy Armour III and Mark Mouland are
all at 1-under par, but have yet to complete the first round.
Gil Morgan, Jay Haas, Mark Wiebe and Tom Pernice, Jr. each posted rounds of
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Last year's winner, Fred Couples, is not on hand to defend his title as his
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Jetboil designed its larger, group-sized Sumo Canister Stove with a single push-button ignition, a highly packable design, and feathery-light titanium to boot. Liquid fuel stoves can be a slow, patience-testing mess, but the Sumo uses simple, screw-on canisters to get you set up and cooking fast. Melt snow during the winter, simmer some soup, or heat up the morning coffee and hit the trail fast thanks to this self-contained cooker.
- FluxRing heat exchanger system maximizes fuel efficiency and promotes even heating by uniformly distributing flame along the bottom of the cup
- Thermo-Regulate technology keeps a consistent heat to 20 degrees Fahrenheit for easy cooking
- Adjustable burner is surrounded by a windscreen to reduce heat loss and improve fuel efficiency
- The 1.8-liter, titanium cooking cup is ultralight, transfers heat efficiently, and cleans up fast
- Neoprene cozy designed to stay in place while stove is in use; increases heat retention and improves cooking efficiency
- Push-button ignition and wire heat adjuster make stove operation simple and quick
- Included fuel canister stabilizer attaches to the bottom of your fuel canister to enhance stability
- Clear measuring cup with graduated lines unsnaps from the bottom of the cooking cup for greater precision when preparing meals or hot drinks
- Larger groups can take advantage of a variety of pot sizes while smaller groups can easily downsize (additional pots sold separately)
- Jetboil fuel canisters (sold separately) are light and provide ample burn time, and they simply screw onto the bottom of this stove to keep things mess-free
- Note: fuel canister and pot support are sold separate
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The best extreme or multi-use stove
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Very very comfortable, easy use in all conditions, lightweight for this big size.
Easy for coocking rice, pasta, legumes, porridge. All with slow gas.
the star of the show!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Just got back from an October backpacking trip. The Jetboil definitely stole the show, and saved the day! Temps got into the upper 20s at night, but this jetboil didn't even notice the nice layer of frost on everything in the morning. It still boiled water like a champ for some hot tea and hot oats in the freezing temps. My take on this is as follows;
- Get a TITANIUM Jetboil for sure, sumo or otherwise. The weight difference is noticeable.
- 3 guys on a 3 day trip, sumo capacity was more than enough. Would've been just fine with a smaller Jetboil.
- No need to clean if just boiling water. If cooking in the Jetboil, cleaning is a breeze; just boil some more water and scrub.
- Find a small stuff sack to put the auxiliary items in; fuel canister, ignition stand, and base. That way, when you pack those items into the Jetboil, it won't get dirty/wet/rusty.
- The heat adjustment handle was easy to turn with gloves on.
- The self-ignition worked about half the time. Don?t rely on it.
- Side note; consider using chopsticks on your next excursion. Works great for stirring, stabbing, and even spooning if your food is ?sticky? enough (oats, rice, noodle types)
This was a huge improvement to my backpacking experience, and I can fit my entire camp kitchen into one pocket on my bag. Definitely recommend this product!
great little stove
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I got one of these this summer for a three day canoe trip and it works great it could bring a can of soup to a boil in about a minute and a half. It has an electric starter so you don't have to carry matches but you should anyway. I'm also a boy scout so i plan on bringing this to philmont and northern tier which this is good for since its compatible with other jet boil cooking cups
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
A friend of mine got one of these, and he tried to use it on a colder weather backpacking trip. After the first day we really stopped using this system and just used my msr dragonfire. Like stated before kinda small cup to melt snow, and doesn't work the greatest in cold weather,7-15*F, although works a hell of alot better than other canister type fuel stoves. It worked but was just alot of trouble. I think for the money, and for the purpose of cooking for multiple persons, this stove falls a little short in the winter months. So you know though in muggy, windy, wet, adn other poor conditions in 3 season backpacking this thing has been easier to use than my liquid stoves.
Can I take it with air fly? I am wondering...
Can I take it with air fly?
I am wondering if i could pack it as carry on or checked in bag when I travel by air?
I'm pretty sure you'll be able to carry it on or check it, as long as you don't bring the gas canisters with it.
You'll definitely want to check with the airline before committing to it. I know some airlines and/or countries say absolutely no stoves or gas if they have been used. Even if you don't have the canister the stove will have traces of fuel on it that may set off some alarms with nervous baggage screeners or the TSA.
I agree with Arthur. Always check with your airline as well as TSA regs. The best option is to ship if you'll be doing a domestic trip. I'm heading out to Rainier soon and I'll be shipping a package from Chicago with my jetboil to Seattle first.
TSA claims you can pack empty stoves and fuel bottles as long as they have been aired out and washed.
Check with the airlines as they might have different regulations.
Anyone know what the weight of this is...
Anyone know what the weight of this is WITH pot support, fuel stabilizer and measuring cup?
12.1 oz
I'm wondering if anyone knows if this...
I'm wondering if anyone knows if this jetboil lights well at elevation? 14,000 plus.
HI Karen,
"Lights" as in how using the push button ignition goes?: No, it doesn't, bring a lighter. No electronic ignitions on any stove do at that altitude. Also, depending on what the temperature is during the time of year you plan on using it at 14k, Isobutane begins to burn very poorly below about 25 degrees F. The altitude and colder temps make either a stove that burns white gas or at least one that allows you to invert the canister better choices, IMO. Another thing to consider is that the volume of the cup is generally what many would consider too small to melt enough snow for drinking water and cooking without going through lots of fuel and long burn times. Snow is 90% air, 10% water, and the recommended fill line of the cup is half way. Hope this helps.
How much does this weigh in comparison to...
How much does this weigh in comparison to the regular Titanium sol?
The Sumo Ti cup is 285 g and the regular Ti cup is 185 g.


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CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) - Two Prince George's County firefighters received minor burns when they battled a house fire in Capitol Heights.
The fire was reported about 3 p.m. Friday on Addison Road South. Firefighters who had entered the two-story wood-frame home were evacuated when conditions became dangerous. The adult occupant was found safe outside.
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The bulk of the fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes. The two injured firefighters were taken to a burn unit.
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Assembling the perfect bite is the goal at Khe-Yo, the City's first and only Laotian restaurant. Using your hands, fold a morsel of browned coconut rice with spicy sausage into a baby iceberg lettuce leaf; add a dash of hot sauce and taste the interplay of fragrant flavors and textures. (Lemon-scented hand towels arrive beforehand in case you haven't had a chance to wash up after exiting the subway.) Creekstone Farms sesame beef jerky with smoked chili sauce, and crispy pork belly and shrimp rolls are also delicious finger food. It's better to use a knife and fork with the succulent Bell & Evans grilled half-chicken trussed with bamboo skewers. Executive chef Soulayphet Schwader was born in Laos and worked for years with Marc Forgione, who is a partner at this dark, brick-walled, stylish restaurant, replacing the long-running Duane Park Café. Look for a Khe-Yosk to open soon out front, selling banh mi sandwiches to go.


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The long-awaited court case between billionaire collector William Koch and California collector Eric Greenberg has finally started a day late.
London fine wine merchant Bordeaux Index has opened an office in Los Angeles to target fine wine investors and drinkers in the US, as well as overseas interest in California's finest.
UK wine distributor Boutinot has completed a management buyout led by three senior directors.
A former employee of Brunello di Montalcino winery Soldera has been sentenced to four years in prison after sabotaging thousands of litres of the celebrated producer's wine.
German wine exports slid by 15.2% in 2012 compared to 2011, continuing a declining trend from the previous year, according to statistics released by the German Wine Institute.
Brazilian winery Lidio Carraro has beaten off competition from larger rivals to be the official wines supplier for the FIFA 2014 World Cup, to be held in Brazil.
Competition for wines being sold off by the UK Government, including bottles of Latour 1961, has been described as 'intense' by Christie's.
Global Cava exports hit record levels in 2012, although the domestic market has contracted further since 2011.
Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma announced last Monday that it has purchased Geyser Peak Winery in Geyserville.
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You can help your child obtain a well-rounded education throughout the high school years by involving him/her in several extracurricular activities. Planning these activities at the beginning of the high school years will maximize possibilities for the student to grow into leadership positions. Opportunities abound for employment, community service projects, church-related ministries, sports teams, orchestra, band, etc.—the list goes on and on. Check out your local support groups and state homeschooling organizations to investigate extracurricular activities that may already be organized. If nothing is currently organized in an area of interest, consider having your child initiate an activity that others may want to join! Choose extracurricular activities wisely, and assist your child in maintaining a healthy balance of academics, outside interests, and work. As your teen participates in extracurricular activities, consider recording them on an extracurricular sheet, and then add to the sheet each year of high school. Keep in mind that many college admissions officers prefer that students be involved wholeheartedly in several activities, rather than minimally involved in many activities.
Many contests and competitions are open to homeschool students. Each competition or contest has its own eligibility requirements, so be sure to carefully comply with the stated rules and deadlines. Contests can motivate your student to write an essay, draw a picture, or even build a robot! With most contests offering monetary rewards, they are well worth the effort and offer an opportunity for your child to earn scholarship money. The College Board's article, "Where the Scholarships Are: How to Develop a Scholarship Strategy," provides helpful information as you begin to research scholarships.
Finding a scholarship might appear to be one of the mysteries of higher education. But it doesn't have to be! Starting your search in the right places is the key, and the resources listed here will help you do just that. You'll be amazed at what you might find—there are scholarships for just about every conceivable category. One HSLDA member family had a daughter who was a swimmer and had asthma. They actually found a scholarship for asthmatic swimmers. You just never know what's out there. Try checking your local pubic school's website. It may include information on local, state, and national scholarships. Happy hunting!
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Cross-cultural experiences will stretch your student physically, mentally, and emotionally and broaden his/her perspective of the world.
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- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens for teens
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Shippensburg University plans to bring an accredited Master of Social Work program to Schuylkill County in partnership with the Schuylkill Community Education Council (SCEC). Go to: http://www.schuylkilleducation.org/About-Contact.asp for directions to the location.
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I've been working on a world map since 2004 and have remade this map quite a few times, all by hand on A4 to the largest thing is a Table Cloth. I myself is not that good an artist and now on recent days I've decided I want my map made by someone better and hopefully also more stylised and with a more professional look. I don't have a lot of money to spend but I am flexible with the price and I'm sure we can agree to something if you require payment. I would prefer free but this means a lot to me so I'm also prepared to pay whatever I think I can afford.
I will somewhat copy my layout for this post from another post mentioned in the post describing how to phrase these posts. I hope nobody minds.
Project Scope
The map is for a very small role-playing game for private use (so far). I have, as mentioned, made the original myself. I have both a coloured version as well as an outlined black/white version. I also have a picture of the Table Cloth I made the map onto. I will share them on request. They are photographed by an digital camera approximately 2 megapixel, but clear enough to see. If you want background information on the world I have a homepage/blog dealing with this as well as PDF-documents and is willing to answer any questions about the world necessary.
The map will be used by me mostly, and used in my role-playing as a reference and display. If I decide to publish it I will contact you again to renegotiate a deal which benefits you as well, but its doubtful I will do this other than for free if at all.
Design Concept
The world is half the size of our earth (approximately). And has in essence three large continents and three small continents/large islands. It is, divided into twelve distinct countries/realms with smaller countries/provinces within each. The planet is sphere-shaped but the map could be in any shape that is to your and my liking.
The map should cover the whole world, but without too much details. I have started on a map series on the countries separately. This will provide most detailed data. But the map should make the general terrain visible, and some of the larger cities and points of interest.
There are a big archipelago in the middle of the world, visible on a planetary scale. Around a million small islands. Of course most of them wouldn't be visible on a map such as this, but at least the general area should be visible as an archipelago.
The style could be something like this or like this. But I'm flexible. I want cities to be more that specks on the map and such, and also the terrain to look more living that just shades of colouration. But I take what I can get and afford.
This depends greatly. I would say around 300dpi to 600dpi. But I'm very, very flexible. It should be able to look fine on A4 to A3/2. I'm not very well acquainted in how the result differs so I'm flexible in this region. As for the format, I prefer to have it as JPG or psd or similar file with layers if possible.
Full colour would be preferred.
Here I don't really mind much. I would like to be able to use the map as if it were mine. But made by you. If I were to sell it or earn money I would gladly renegotiate about this. Though it's a given that you would receive extra payment for every penny I earn. I doubt this will ever happen though. You can use the map if you want, but I would at least prefer it to be referred to the planets name Yurin or Nianze, and associated with my role-playing game and the home-page. Other than that, copyright and the rest can stay with you.
We'll decide this when you take the job. I'm flexible. But I would like to have it finished within the next year (2012) but if I were to get a good deal I can wait for this.
As previously mentioned I am not wealthy. I might live off game-mastering but I barely earn 1000$ a month, and this is going to rent, food, and utilities as well.
I would reckon though that I can pay you at least 50$ and depending on your patience and the results you're willing to give me I might be able to pay you more, a lot more (given time).
And other payments is possible as well.
I do not have pay pal, yet. But if we can't fix this by master card or bank transfer I can either send you money by mail or get pay pal.
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Jeffrey Jones, the managing editor of the Gallup Poll, which did the study, said, "People who are near retirement age in their 50s and 60s are looking at the cost of living, medical costs, Social Security benefits, retirement plans and food costs have a better sense of what things might be like when they actually retire. They are more aware that early retirement might not be as much of a realistic option for people today as it was 30 or 40 years ago."
Think of what their plight might be like, considering retirement without the safety nets of Social Security or Medicare.
So, next time you hear a politician talk about entitlement programs and public employee pensions as if they were the culprits for our present fiscal problems, think of what the nation and our senior citizens would be like without them. Take a look at your paycheck and see what you are spending each week for FICA and health costs.
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Holyoke was hit with 7.5 inches of snow over the weekend, causing many cancellations around town. Snow began to fall Friday night and continued through Saturday. The wet, heavy snow blanketed Holyoke streets, homes and trees, as pictured at top right. With temperatures not rising above freezing from Saturday through Monday, many houses were decorated with icicles hanging from roofs, like the one pictured at top left.
Lee Smith and his son Brody took advantage of the snowfall by getting in possibly the last round of sledding for the season. The spring storm totaled .69 inches of precipitation.
The Friday round of play for the HHS girls' golf team was postponed until Thursday, April 4. Saturday competition for HHS baseball and track were all postponed as well. The baseball team will have to wait until April 15 for their doubleheader with Sedgwick County, and the track squad will now head to Yuma for the Early Qualifier Meet Thursday, March 28.
The high school musical was postponed from Saturday night to Sunday evening, and the Dragon Hoopsters basketball tournament and the annual East Phillips County Hospital District Health Fair were both canceled.
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Okay, as much as I fucking hated that piece that SarahMC just posted on, with all its crap generalizations and monolithic "we" language, I have to laugh a bit, because before I logged in to write this post, I planned to link to that same post, and comment on its truly puke-tastic "hee hee! seekrits! winkiness.
OMG, Jane Hoskyn is right about the LadyHiveMind: ALL YOUR THOUGHTS ARE BELONG TO US.
Ennnyways, I planned to do that as a prelude to the FFT, not then asking our readers to share all our womanly secrets (I'll keep my "rogue hairs" to myself, thankseversomuch), but rather to contribute to the betterment of womanity by sharing your hard-won knowledge. Last week was about advice from your mama, but this week is about your advice, specifically regarding romantic/sexual relationships (with laydeez or menz, whichever you prefer). About dating, about sexytimes, about making a relationship work, about what to do when a relationship just really isn't working. Litmus tests, flashing red lights, stuff you wish you had known, stuff you'd want to tell the kids in your life. Or the non-kids in your life (my mom is considering dating for the first time in years, for example).
I happened into my relationship with the Dude early, thinking he was Mr. Rebound, and haven't been on the market in many, many moons. So my thoughts might be exactly no good at all, but a few general thoughts:
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- Listen to and trust your gut about a person's intentions.
- Falling in like with someone is just as important as falling in love with them.
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Nebraska and KC teammates join Gordon to help Diamond Dawgs
On Saturday night, Gold Glove outfielder Alex Gordon and his wife Jamie hosted Playing for Pink Casino Night to benefit the Nebraska Diamond Dawgs baseball team and the American Cancer Society.
Two of the young players on the Diamond Dawgs have lost their mothers to cancer. The entire team has rallied with a Playing for Pink motto- they wear pink jerseys with inspirational words on the back. Alex and Jamie have become regular supporters of the Diamond Dawgs, with the fight against cancer a personal one as Alex's mother is a breast cancer survivor.
Half of the proceeds from Saturday's event will help the Diamond Dawgs reach their goal of competing in a tournament next summer in Cooperstown, New York, with the other half going to the American Cancer Society.
Attendees at the Lincoln event included: Royals Billy Butler, Jeff Francoeur, Luke Hochevar and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, plus Nebraska alums and fellow MLB stars Joba Chamberlain, Brian Duensing and Tony Watson.
You can see more photos from the event on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/PlayingforPink
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I met the Diamond Dawgs in Cooperstown last week. I am an umpire from Jacksonville, Florida, and I hope all of these boys do well in the future. If not for the Cooperstown Tournament, I would have never heard about the generosity of these Major League players and coach. Had they done something off the field, we surely would have heard all about it down here. Whenever the Royals are in Tampa, I will happily make the drive down to go see them play. Congratulations on allowing your players the time to Support events such as this, as well as signing players who understand the importance of giving back.


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'Open Carry' Gun Fight Moves to Target Stores
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, the Michael Bloomberg-funded gun-control group that shamed Starbucks and Chipotle into asking customers to leave their guns at home, is setting its sights on the Target chain.
The group turned its focus to Target after gun-rights groups advocating open-carry laws in Texas photographed themselves shopping at Dallas-area Target stores toting rifles strapped over their shoulders.
(Update: The president of the Texas gun group said Thursday his group has already quit carrying large guns through Target stores.)
"Moms have their eye on Target because it's a place we take our children to shop — and we've been disturbed by some of the demonstrations that gun extremists have held with loaded rifles inside and outside some stores. Assault rifles have no place in the baby aisle," said Erika Soto Lamb, a spokeswoman for the group.
The group is poised to launch a campaign on social media to pressure Target. The group also held protests in front of local franchises during its efforts to influence Starbucks and other outlets.
Don't let #GunGrabbers like @MidwestSarabeth insult lawful #OpenCarry #GunOwners at @target helping keep us safe. #2a pic.twitter.com/r28oMKSSUG
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The National Rifle Association last week warned Open Carry Texas against staging demonstrations in stores, calling them "downright weird" and "not neighborly." (Update: The NRA on Tuesday apologized for the comment.)
The Bloomberg-funded group aims to take advantage of the rift between the gun rights groups.
"We're surprised that Target hasn't already taken action to prohibit these displays — especially since the NRA has already spoken out on this front," Ms. Soto Lamb said.
Target, which boasts on its website that between 80% and 90% of its customers are women, has no restrictions on customers carrying guns in its stores. Spokeswoman Molly Snyder said Tuesday that Target has not been in contact with Moms Demand Action.
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"The safety and security of our guests and team members is our highest priority," Ms. Snyder said. "Target does not sell firearms or ammunition, and while I do not have information specific to this organization to share, what I can tell you is that Target is committed to following all state and federal laws."
The Moms group, launched after the Dec. 2012 school massacre at Newtown, Conn., hasn't gained much traction from its effort to influence members of Congress, despite sustained efforts to write and call the Capitol. But it did get the Starbucks, Chipotle and Jack in the Box chains to ask customers to not bring guns into their stores – though none of the chains issued outright bans.
"When Americans actually see what's happening they get angry," said Shannon Watts, who founded the Moms group before joining with Mr. Bloomberg's gun control operation. "Some of this is about showing the public what's going on and the implication of these lax laws."
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Maria Sharapova is still in Arizona rehabilitating the balky shoulder that forced her out of the Olympics and US Open.
But don't think it's all work and no play for the Russian fashionista. In fact, here's proof she's made the best of a bad situation: watch Shrieka ski on water! watch her eat and pose!! watch her bust out the strange mime dance from her wacky European vacation with BFF Camilla Belle!!!
Oh, good times Shrieka...good times.
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
PHOTO OP: All work and no play makes Maria a dull girl
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You know, cuz waterskiiing won't hurt your shoulder AT ALL.ReplyDelete
she does have her priorities now - posing, eating, miming...ReplyDelete
- Uvijek ArgenAugust 14, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Wakebaoarding?? thats the worst thing you can do to your shoulder.ReplyDelete
Whoever are Maria physical coaches are getting paid for giving her bad advice.
yeah and her physio never saw the tears in her rotator cuff in april so she may need to rework her team or something uvijekReplyDelete
who knew that rehab and summer camp were the same thing??ReplyDelete
"who knew that rehab and summer camp were the same thing??"ReplyDelete
...or rehab and the set of some teenage hacker flick...
- Uvijek ArgenAugust 14, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Thats right RichReplyDelete
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never heard of the world, but its a nice-looking map. i have a soft-spot for pangea-worlds.
Here's the start of another commission. This is being done for a fan, rather than for Palladium Books. I cut my teeth on Palladium as a kid and even though it's been years since I've played it, I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for this game/world. Next update I'll add in other climate zones.
never heard of the world, but its a nice-looking map. i have a soft-spot for pangea-worlds.
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It's for the Palladium Fantasy RPG. I did not actually get to play it much, but it pre-dates Rifts and all that other nonsense that came later. It was a very dark setting. Santa Claus was a demon lord for example. Magic users started out with a very limited selection of spells and summoning dangerous beings in order to learn more was one method of getting access to additional spells. Clerics and Palladins (Paladins) had no inherent powers granted to them by divine beings. In fact, Palladin was nothing more than a title of sorts.
My favorite part was the Wolfen, a race of humanoid wolf people who were organized very much like the Roman empire. Still have those old books in my closet.
As to the map, looking good so far. Looking forward to seeing this one completed.
Never heard of Palladium,
but that's the darkest map I've ever seen. If Palladium is such a dark setting as nolgroth says, I think it fits well.
I like the way you've realised the rivers.
Ah yessss......A Wolven Diabolist (I am not sure if that is how it is spelt - been that long...) was one of my first RPG characters, and the Dragons were no joke either if I remember correctly. And smart, crafty Kobolds that just LOOOOVE traps...Painfull memories there...
I still look through those books from time to time....
As for the map, NICE! can't wait for more.
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Wow! That's awesome. I still have not gotten the hang of doing the mountains in the same way that you do them. Back to work for me!
Great job and i think it really captures the world itself in a great style!
Well sounds like at least a few folks here remember this game. Apparently there's still a thriving, albeit small, group of Palladium devotees still gaming in this world. Perhaps one day when I head back to the States I'll see about looking up a campaign somewhere and dropping by for a few sessions. OK here's the latest update: added, to the best of my knowledge, the appropriate climate zones. Course these may change slightly depending on what my client thinks (he's way knowledgeable about the geography of this world). Next up, I'm going to add more specific geographical features, such as the Great Rift and the volcanic activity surrounding Mt Nimro and Mt Nimrod.
I have quite a few Palladium Fantasy books, myself. They released a second edition a few years back, so there must still be a decent number of players. I loved the Cthulhuesque Old Ones backstory, and I still go back to those naval combat rules for other games. Palladium also published some top-notch reference material that I try to always keep around. The two weapons compendiums are probably some of the only dead-tree books I'm going to hang onto as I convert the rest of my library to digital. Speaking of which, there are some decent castle plans in the fantasy weapons book; I may dig that out tonight and refresh myself on them.
This is looking like a pretty good start, although I'll probably have a bit more to say when you get to the labels and icons stage. The only critique I have at the moment is that it looks like it lacks anti-aliasing. Maybe that's just a result of a resize, though?
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SACRAMENTO California veterans may be losing out on $400 million in federal benefits annually and among the options some are looking at to capture that money is to use potential savings by cutting costs at veterans homes.
The emerging debate centers on whether the state spends too much on its homes for veterans who are older, ill or disabled and instead should focus more resources to help younger returning veterans with their claims for federal benefits to prevent rejections and even more delays.
The untapped amount of federal dollars alarms advocates for veterans, who are urging Gov. Jerry Brown to spend what they view as a modest amount to hire more people who could drastically increase the benefits for veterans.
The veteran groups are lobbying for $11 million in spending that was authorized by previous legislation but never materialized because of nagging state deficits. Brown has offered $2.6 million in his proposed 2013-14 spending plan — an amount unchanged since 2006-07.
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