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Obviously, such a "corny" (or, as Capra called it, "Capra-corny") plot line could not hold our attention without excellent acting, but the cast meets the challenge. Jimmy Stewart as Smith is warm, lovable, and believable; his innocence andidealism are humane, yet not maudlin. Further, Jean Arthur as his secretary Saunders shortcircuits what disbelief we might have in Smith's childish character by expressing that disbelief for us and then transforming the doubts into infatuation. Against these two, Claude Rains as Senator Paine and Edward Arnold as Boss Taylor form the perfect counterpoint. Rains's austere dignity and polished rhetorical style are perfect for the suspect political practitioner. Arnold's active style and rotund figure also seem to fit perfectly his role, that of a businessman whose power borders on the Machiavellian. However, all this talent might have gone for naught if Capra had not knitted it together with the techniques of his craft.
Aside from his usual talent for balanced composition and natural lighting, Capra applied some special skills to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The use of the Washington background, and the Lincoln Memorial in particular, added much inherent interest in a Depression era of restricted travel. This innovation was matched by the perfect duplication of the Senate Floor at the Columbia Studios. To add to the realism of the filibuster sequence, Capra had Stewart's throat painted three times a day with a substance that made him artificially hoarse and sore. Likewise in his choice of small part players, Capra gave each of them a personality which added to the fullness of the whole picture; one example is Guy Kibbee as the weak governor. Even in his rendition of legislative procedure Capra was extremely careful: James B. Preston, former superintendent of the Senate press gallery, acted as technical adviser.


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Scott Robertson, a former walkon who finished his career ranked No. 6 in Washington baseball history with 10 career saves, joins the coaching staff this season after completing his four year playing career last season.
Robertson, who made 50 career appearances as a relief pitcher from the 2000 through 2003 seasons, will aid head coach Ken Knutson in coaching the pitching staff while he completes his bachelor's degree in sociology/law, society and social policy.
As a Husky reliever, Robertson enjoyed his best season as a sophomore in 2001, when he went 3-0 with seven saves over 20 appearances. His seven saves that year ranked him second in the Pac-10 that season and were sixth-most in Husky history at the time.
A 1999 graduate of Mercer Island (Wash.) High School, Robertson was a three-time All-KingCo Conference selection during his prep career, when he teamed with UW classmate Sean White. He helped the Islanders to a KingCo title his junior year, when he went 10-1, before posting a 9-3 record as a senior.
Robertson also earned first-team All-KingCo honors for the M.I. football team.

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Groups say monarchs threatened with extinction
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will have until late November to respond to petition
Marshall Helmberger
REGIONAL— One of the iconic symbols of summer in North America is rapidly disappearing and faces possible extinction, according to a coalition of conservation and food safety groups. The groups, which include the Center for Biological Diversity, the Xerxes Society, and the Center for Food Safety, as well as prominent butterfly researcher Dr. Lincoln Brower, have petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the monarch as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act. The petition was filed with the USFWS on Aug. 26 and the agency has 90 days from that date to indicate whether a review of the petition is warranted.
The monarch butterfly, with its large size, striking black and orange markings, and migratory habit, is the best known and among the most widely distributed butterflies on the continent. But the monarch population is in drastic decline throughout the eastern two-thirds of the country and is threatened with possible extinction, according to the petitioners. They say the monarch population east of the Rockies has fallen by an astonishing 90 percent over the past two decades.
The petitioners contend that several factors are contributing to the butterfly's demise, including the drastic loss of habitat in recent years. "In the Midwest, nearly ubiquitous adoption of, glyphosate-resistant "Roundup Ready" corn and soybeans has caused a precipitous decline of common milkweed, and thus of monarchs, which lay their eggs only on milkweeds," state the petitioners in their filing with the USFWS. "The majority of the world's monarchs originate in the Corn Belt region of the United States where milkweed loss has been severe, and the threat that this habitat loss poses to the resiliency, redundancy, and representation of the monarch cannot be overstated."
The high price of corn and other grain crops has also sparked a rapid conversion of grasslands and other milkweed-containing lands, that had previously been enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program, to corn and soybeans. Nationally, CRP acreage has fallen by 30 percent since 2007, converting 11 million acres of once monarch-friendly landscape to intensive agricultural lands largely devoid of milkweed.
Finally, residential and commercial development of open spaces, combined with the loss of wintering habitat in the mountains of central Mexico, has further exacerbated the decline.
The petitioners note the dramatic and rapid nature of the monarch's decline. As recently as the winter of 1996-97, the monarch population east of the Rockies was estimated at one billion. "In the course of less than 20 years that number has fallen to fewer than 35 million, representing a decline of 97 percent from the 1996-97 high," note the petitioners. "The number of monarchs that overwinter west of the Rockies has also undergone a dramatic recent decline of 90 percent from the 1997 high (when monitoring began) and a 51-percent decline from the 17-year average."
Petitioners argue that the rapid nature of the collapse indicates environmental change on a large and rapid scale, and they note that monarchs are just one of many insect species, including honeybees, to have experienced rapid die-offs in recent years. They argue that the loss of insects, particularly pollinators, "threatens the wellbeing of people because the food security of humans is dependent on their ecological services."
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I look after a network where the servers are Server 2008 [Domain controllers] and the client stations are either Windows 7 Pro SP1 64 Bit or Windows XP Pro SP3 32 Bit.
I have configured GPOs to protect the workstations/servers and the network generally and I am happy with most of this. However when a user clicks 'Save' or 'Save As' in an application they can type a UNC path to a server or a client and see any shares that are not hidden.
I would like a way of blocking this. Some of the server shares I have created [for operational reasons] are not hidden and are open to all users to make modifications to. Even if the shares were hidden if the users knew the path to the share then they can still open that share]
Is there a way of preventing the users form entering a named UNC, like
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'Dreams of the Red Wizards' presents a module that should take a number of nights to explore and complete, and offers a wide scope for players and DMs who like non-linear adventures. It mixes exploration, intrigue, social encounters, and combat, so there should be something for all classes.
Set in Daggerford, the module asks the PCs to make a number of choices that will influence the resources at their disposal later in the game, but does so by prompting the characters to express their values (and their commitment to said values). The DM could easily tailor these to reference the characters history, or a recent module (although this starts at Level 2 - an odd choice - so chances are the characters have only completed a single module beforehand). Daggerford is not well-presented and subsequently appears to be very dry. It has potential, but running this module off-the-cuff is not recommended.
Overall, the module makes good use of a variety of monsters (some of which are played very intelligently and woven into the overall plot) and locations - again with the clear intent to ensure that not any one class or race is constantly in the spotlight.
The only downside to this module is the lack of practical design. Puzzles that aren't repeated in handouts (and have the answer on the same page), maps that have both player and DM information (instead of two separate maps which I thought was standard development), and a lack of xp amounts on monsters means that you'll need to prep this before playing quite well and think about the implementation choices that weren't catered for by the design team.
That said, the writing is on standard with other Wizards modules, and the adventure is suitable scaled and challenging for a party of second-level adventurers. The module offers the opportunity for far more than one night's play, and with some work, Daggerford could be developed into a 'home base' for a much longer-term campaign.
'Dark Convergence' deals with the incursion of the Convergence of Cyriss and the attempts of the Cygnaran forces (under Nemo) to not only repel them, but also find the purpose of their unexpected aggression. As a game novel, this does well to show the day-to-day workings of the Iron Kingdoms and those who play either of these forces in the miniatures game will probably enjoy the character exploration. Those unfamiliar with the game may struggle initially as the book introduces a great number of established NPCs in the first chapter with little explanation of who they are and how they operate. However, as the story unfolds, this is explored in more detail (and it does answer the question of how effective the Devil Dogs are against 'jacks and the usual casualty rates).
Unlike many other game novels, I could not imagine the sounds of dice rolling in the background during the combat encounters which was highly gratifying. Whilst the author has clearly 'done their homework', it doesn't play out in any sort of mental book-keeping. Additionally, the personal touches and sub-plots to the main characters mean that this isn't simply a battle-report, but rather a story about individuals as their lives and possible catastrophe intersect.
It's an easy read that will be enjoyed by fans of the miniatures and role-playing games alike.
After reading over the 'Fated Almanac' I was keen to see more of the world of Malifaux and the 'Fatemasters Almanac' does not disappoint. At a five-chapter, 226-page book, it makes not only effective use of space, but the overall layout and artwork choices make this a beautiful book to own. Having also now seen a physical copy at my FLGS, I'd say these are some of the smoother products on the market right now.
I seriously thought about skimming the first chapter 'Fatemastering' so that I had an overall impression of the tone of gamesmastering that Wyrd prefers and instead found that it warrants close attention. I'd recommend this chapter as reading for any GM, as it goes much deeper than any other guide I've read to date, and incorporates a lot of current discussion into the chapter. Besides general advice on running and pacing the game, it delves into 'Getting to Yes' (the notion of 'yes, but…' to encourage player interaction and investment rather than a simple 'no' to player ideas), 'Actions have Consequences' (my favourite section in this chapter by far, and a subject that RPG books like this need to address), as well as running prologues and epilogues (these terms have specific meanings in 'Into the Breach', but should be adapted to other games). This sets high hopes for the rest of the book.
'Secrets of Malifaux' introduces the Fatemaster to the world in more depth and goes to great lengths to illustrate how daily life 'works' in the game. This can be used for set pieces, backdrops to scenes, or as plot hooks and encounters. As someone not terribly familiar with the miniatures game, I found this easy to understand (and in fact absolutely necessary) and could think of ideas immediately for fleshing out scenes and bringing the world to life.
'The Lost City' then deals with how to create stories in Malifaux. This deals with how to construct stories generally, but then adds in Malifaux-specific elements and how to make the games personally relevant to the characters. It offers many more opportunities than just 'loot and pillage' (although that is certainly possible) and plays back to the lessons from the first chapter to illustrate ideas.
The leads of course into 'Dramatic Encounters' which gives a range of adversaries and allies, motivations, schemes, intrigue, and stat blocks. You'll get a lot of ideas from this chapter and the anecdotal additions provide some in-game flavour for the factions.
Lastly, the book gives you some 'Advanced Pursuits' and is mainly mechanical in nature, providing options for Death Marshalls, Freikorpsman, Steamfitter, Grave Servant, and Torakage. I haven't played the game enough to meaningfully evaluate content from the perspective of rules, but these are options readily identifiable to those who have played the miniatures game.
If you intend to run 'Into the Breach' this purchase is non-negotiable in my mind. It makes an excellent addition to the 'Fated Almanac' and manages to deliver an incredibly practical tome that will serve any Fatemaster well. The ideas alone are well-worth the purchase, and I especially appreciated that the authors do not assume the reader is familiar with (or has played) the miniatures game. This was a particularly valuable design decision as it means the world can be enjoyed by those who have no interest in miniatures, whilst also offering an enhanced appreciation of the world for those who do.
I will continue to have a high interest in pursuing this game and further offerings from Wyrd. The high expectations and hopes after reading the first chapter were certainly met.
As the product blurb states, this is part of the W20 Kickstarter and it is great to see new products still arriving so long after the initial rulebook release. I read a lot of gaming fiction, and White Wolf has novels that sit across the quality spectrum. This novel is certainly one of the better ones that I have read and it shows that the author not only has a good grasp of the core concepts and game material, but a great love for the setting.
The main story is about a besieged Sept ruled by a Shadow Lord Elder. Even though the Sept is part of a greater area, the Elder has autocratically locked down the city, whilst playing political games with both the Garou Nation and the human world. His former Glory is enough to cement his position, but the city is falling steadily to the Wyrm. His daughter Ingrid is the main character and the daily war against the Fomori (and worse) falls to her.
The setting is well-imagined and I'd love to see Onyx Path follow the same 'enhanced fiction' route as Catalyst - that is, a novel that presents the story and then includes game statistics in the back for major characters, places, and items. The overall feeling of the city is one of creeping, inevitable doom - perfectly evoked for Werewolf. The sense of impending Apocalypse is portrayed through a confluence of events that overlap and interact meaningfully and add to the story. Intertwined are the character relationships, influenced by Rank and Tribe (there is plenty of prejudice against the Ronin and Metis that is not overdone) and the reader is treated to a view of the Garou Nation that is fractured by petty rivalries, personal grudges, and past hatred. There are a lot of small details included from the use of Rites, the portrayal of the Umbra, and even Spirit Weapons that I appreciated as they all worked to make the world more consistent with the game whilst at the same time written in a way that didn't feel like a retelling of a gaming session. When reading some game novels, I can almost hear the dice fall on the table behind the descriptions, but this is not the case here.
It is a setting that I'd like to see explored in further novels and possibly a short sourcebook, and I'd recommend this for any fan of Werewolf. Mike Lee's work has already been included in 'When will you rage? II', and if Onyx Path is to produce more novels, then he should be part of the regular mix of authors.
'Malifaux' is a game setting that has intrigued me for a while and so I leapt at the chance to review the RPG. The miniatures line has been running for a few years and has a very distinct look in both the sculpts and the artwork (much of which has been transferred across to the RPG book). The 'Fated Almanac' is the players' book for 'Into the Breach' and contains everything you need to build a character (referred to as a 'Fated').
The setting is simply fantastic and it is clear that a lot of development has occurred to ensure a consistently themed and intriguing world. In short-form, the city of Malifaux was discovered on the other side of a breach (the same mentioned in the title of the book) as well as the mysterious substance known as 'Soulstone'. Earth's economies adjusted quickly to the new trade item and the city soon fell under the sway of rival factions, and fed by a broad array of folks wanting to find their fortune on this new frontier (or folks wanting to flee from whatever wrongdoing they had committed on the Earth-side of the Breach). The city of Malifaux has a strange feel – a slightly Western, steampunk, Victorian feel that mashes the genres in a pleasing fashion. Whilst some elements are reminiscent of Deadlands and even Mordheim (both feature similar motifs and supernatural stones – both Ghost Rock and Wyrdstone), Malifaux manages to evoke a separate tone.
The game system is card-based and whilst there are 'official' decks for the game, you do not need one to play. There are a couple of quick modifications that allow you to use a standard deck of cards. This in particular lowers the barrier to play given that everyone at the table will need a deck. Skills and Talents are used in conjunction with revealed cards (called a 'Flip') to beat a Target Number. Some abilities will allow you to Flip additional cards, and each player also has a hand (called a 'Twist Deck') that allows for card substitution if the card you Flip is too low. However, there is an element of resource management as the Twist Deck is finite.
Overall, anyone familiar with Target Number-based systems, and the notion of mechanics to influence the outcome of a score will find the system easy to pick up.
You'll also find an array of spells, equipment, and special items to either round out or enhance your character. As with the other aspects of the game, character creation is handled by the cards. You lay a 'Tarot spread' of cards and then consult the character tables for the results. This will give you your stats (which can be assigned) and other aspects of your character. A nice touch is the prophecy lines that accompany each result. You can take all of these and construct them into a stanza which actually has an impact on the game. The GM (referred to as the 'Fate Master') uses these prophecies to provide plot hooks and there are in-game benefits when they come up in an adventure. After trying the character creation rules a few times, I easily understood the system, and there is certainly enough flexibility built into the process so that no two characters will emerge the same.
Overall, this is a great book. It's worth mentioning that you don't need anything from the miniatures line to play the game, but you might like to purchase some of the minis for the table nonetheless. The game line has a distinct look and simply having the models on the table might be evocative. The book mentions quite a few of the named models and how they fit into the world, but there is no sense that these NPCs would overshadow the PCs – they are simply mentioned as a matter of course and then left alone.
For anyone who likes the genres I listed above, I'd say this is a must-have. You could learn the game very quickly, but it does strike me as one that would support a number of very different play experiences for a long-term campaign. I will also check out the 'Fate Masters' Almanac' and review it soon, but obviously if you are to run this game you'll need both books.
These are a fantastic addition to any Shadowrun game as both a ready-reference for the GM and the players. Given the amount of gear and additional rules that are offered in Shadowrun (a constant in every edition) this is the sort of resource that makes life a little easier. I had been using some hand-written pieces of card to represent weapons looted and purchased during a 'run, but these are far better. The images on the cards are a great asset in a game where your choice of weapon is a statement of style and there is a good variety to the cards.
It would be great to see an annual set of cards released that includes weapons from the publication schedule as an expanding set (or perhaps title specific sets as a bonus with each PDF release) but this is a solid product that will get a lot of use at my table. The price point is excellent and includes 33 guns of varying types. I was surprised to see the Ares Predator was not included - which is the weapon synonymous with the Sixth World - but this is minor consideration.
When added to the Spell Cards these have the potential to make running the game a lot smoother.
By now you probably already know that 'Sail Away Sweet Sister' is the sequel to 'Another Rainy Night'. If you didn't, go back and pick up the first in the series. Whilst some will say that this novella could stand alone, readers will have a much more coherent experience if the companion volume if read first.
Now - on to the actual story. It is a well-written piece of fiction that pays attention to little details, good characterisation, vampires-as-monsters, and Shadowrun continuity. The author is obviously a fan of the setting and this shines through in their style. All of the characters are given solid personalities, drawbacks, and (in some cases) slightly disturbing vices as coping mechanisms for the Sixth World. It would be really easy to mine the concepts in the novella to flesh out NPCs for your next game. The story ties into the hints from 'Storm Front' (a brilliant source book from 4e) that those afflicted by HMHVV are experiencing far worse symptoms than usual. The novella offers no deep revelations, but does show some practical effects of this situation.
It is always refreshing to read a novel about vampires that treats these creatures as monsters. The Monster part of the psyche is written well, and the struggle to retain humanity echoes World of Darkness themes and was really appreciated. Lastly, the author paid attention to the smaller details, reminding long-term fans what the Sixth World is like. One great example was how Thomas' magical ability was perceived by those around him. Most reacted with suspicion or were deeply unsettled by anything magical - which is exactly how it should be.
I'm amazed that a title like this is available at this price point. It represents excellent value, and I look forward to reading the third instalment in this series (and maybe a compilation volume). Highly recommended for any Shadowrun fan.
'Bullets & Bandages' could be the title of most of my Shadowrun campaigns, but it is nice to have a book specifically dedicated to healing and healers for the Sixth World. Even with SR2 books like 'Missions' the role of DocWagon, their tactics, and composition have always been a little hazy which is a shame considering how much potential this organisation has to impact any campaign. Likewise, there is a lot material in this book for those with a medical bent, as well as for the GM, so it's equally useful on both sides of the screen (and at this price, it's affordable for every interested player/GM to have a copy).
The writing is solid, from the opening fiction to introductory corporate training piece from a DocWagon instructor, to the rules mechanics which make up the lion's share of the book.
You'll find new equipment, spells, Adept powers, toxins, medicines and drones – all useful kit for runners interested in staying alive long enough to collect their nuyen at the end of the run. The Qualities are extremely average, and even unnecessary (Did we need the Negative Quality 'Pregnant' with accompanying rules? Could we have left this story element to house-ruling? I'd argue that there are better ways to treat the issue) but there is nothing completely unusable about them.
Overall, the book represents good value for good content, and this is a welcome addition to my Shadowrun books. The value is also increased by the addition of dual-statted SR4 and SR5 rules references, so fans of both editions have a reason to pick it up.
'Of Predators & Prey' succeeds as gaming fiction, and in that alone it is a fine resource for players and Storytellers alike. Gaming fiction should provide practical examples of how people live and interact within a game world, should be internally consistent, and should provide ideas for character and chronicle design. The authors of this anthology deliver on all points, as well as providing a suite of fresh, engaging stories around what could have been a very 'tried and true' product.
The stories all manage to offer something slightly different, but focus on the 'everyman' as either individuals or as groups. There are no super-powered action heroes, just regular folk who have glimpsed the reality of vampires and are simply trying to find an appropriate response. From folk who have turned their houses into fortresses that would make an AD&D DM envious, or a small organised force with some basic training and military hardware, or even a gang of children keen to save a school friend, there is an element of believability to each story. Of particular interest is the marriage of reality television and the hunt – and the possible reaction of vampires to televised interviews, but the story told of the vampire who's 'only trying to do the right thing' is just as strong.
It is all too tempting to go through each story and provide a brief synopsis, but you should go into these cold and simply enjoy the experience. Every piece vies for the 'favourite story' position in my mind, and it is clear that the editor did a fine job of selecting this showcase of work.
In short, do yourself a favour and pick up this book in whatever format you can. Keep a notebook and pencil nearby and I'll guarantee that you'll not only have a great time reading the book as fiction, but allowing your imagination to run with the ideas from these characters and their stories.
'Deep Magic' is a truly spectacular book, reminiscent of the grand sweeping epics that were the HERO product line. In many ways, this is what a Tome of Magic should be - that is, a huge collection of options that add not only vast amounts of new spells to the game, but also tons of story ideas for future campaigns. 'Deep Magic' succeeds in abundance on both counts.
This review has taken a long time to write simply because writing this piece after the first reading would have been a grave injustice to writers. This is a book that requires a clear head, and plenty of time, and should not be tackled lightly. The depth of explanation, the possibilities arising form the spells and societies and even the broader concepts all need time to slosh about in one's head before use. In all seriousness, a DM could purchase any 3.5 core rulebook, pair it with this tome and and a manual of monsters and be very content for a long long time.
You'll find a huge range of new spell types and lists from 'Dooms of the AntiPaladins', 'Minotaur Magic', 'Ring Magic of the Reaver Dwarves', 'Ley Line Magic, and my personal favourites 'Clockwork Magic' and 'Ioun Stone Magic'. These are but a taster of the full breadth of information in the book. It is very clear that the writers were involved in deliberate re-imagining - taking core ideas and then weaving additional layers of interest into each idea. The writing displays consistent conceptual strength backed by an extremely readable style. Given that this is 378 pages of (essentially) new ideas and rules a constant danger would be to overwhelm the reader by taking a textbook publishing approach to this subject. I can assure you that nothing is further from the truth. The artwork is of a likewise high standard and works in near seamless unison with the text to provide evocative emphasis and story inspiration. I could well imagine printing out some of the images and using them as the basis for NPCs in my next campaign.
The level of usefulness of this book cannot be understated. I would imagine that any DM would get a strong return on investment, as there are simply to many good ideas to use in a single campaign (although you would be excused for trying to fit it all in). This volume receives one of my somewhat rare five star ratings as I simply cannot think of any way I would have improved on this offering.
A must have for all DMs.
Bundle of Trouble Volume 6 continues the fine tradition set up by the previous strips. In this volume, the reader is treated to the progression of the 'Bag World' storyline resulting in B.A. facing a HackMaster Audit at the request of his players (in which Weird Pete interrogates his game notes), a return to the the previously defunct SpaceHack campaign, and a trick from Nitro Ferguson that has the Knight LARPing in a biker bar (with unsurprising results).
As always, it is frightening to see how many of the Knights mirror my normal gaming group, but that has always been a part of the appeal. Jolly Blackburn has a keen eye for the hobby and it is wonderfully translated into this comic.
If you are unfamiliar with KoDT (shame on you!) or a long-time fan, these volumes represent excellent value not only in terms of price point, but also the enjoyment of reading these stories in full in one sitting.
'Darkening Sky' is the latest in the new line of classic WoD titles. It is good to see this 'lost title' finally in print.
The book covers the eclipse of 1230 AD from five different game lines, and each line has been set in a completely different geographic area. This decision was a pleasant surprise, as the developers have chosen to cast the net across the medieval world so that a wide range of plots can be explored. From an aesthetic standpoint, the book remains true to the designs of the original lines, the art is consistently of a high standard (as we have come to expect from White Wolf), and the editors have been meticulous. At this price point, the book represents excellent value.
The only segment of each chapter that I found of little use was the section on cross-over ideas for each story. Whilst I can understand that the authors aimed to make the book as useful as possible, each story stands well on it's own. Each story is well-situated in its' own line and their strength lies in 'keeping true' to their own line.
The chapters are as follows:
Set in Volga Bulgaria, 'The Evergreen Prison' (Werewolf) deals with an imprisoned spirit against the backdrop of an invading army. The chapter introduces the Stargazers and Uktena to Dark Ages Werewolf, including a range of Gifts and Rites. The Sept is well-realised, and there is plenty of storyteller advice about local cultures to use. Likewise, the plot will keep players on their toes as they need to explore and address very different story needs.
'Accidents and Deliveries' (Fae) moves the lens to the British Isles, with the story focused on ancient grudges and challenging the might of the Church. The story excels through personalising the NPCs. None of the characters charges are simply stats and stereotypes; and the storyteller is given ample tools to make the players actually care about the focus of the story. As with the preceding chapter, this is no simple linear plot, and the characters have a chance to seriously affect the outcome.
'Phantasmagoria' (Inquisitor) - set in Italy - is the high-water mark for this title (which is saying a lot considering the extremely high quality of the writing throughout). Whilst I have never played Inquisitor, this chapter really opened my eyes as to the possibilities for this simply as a single module. The story deals with a range of situations in which regular people have seen the supernatural and reported it to the Church. The characters are dispatched to mediate these difficult situations and the outcome is never a foregone conclusion.
'The Abyss Gazes Back' (Vampire) takes us now to Sevilla into a political story with the fate of a torpored Elder in the mix. It deals heavily with Lasombra mysticism, and draws in the Crimson Curia. As with any good Vampire story, the charm lies in the non-linear nature of story (despite the nature of the events set to unfold) and the depth of character given to the major NPCs.
Lastly, 'Divine Right' (Mage) is set in Jerusalem and is -at it's heart - a story of apotheosis. The religious backdrop of the city (something that has appealed to me since reading 'Jerusalem by Night') is brought to light, and in context the main NPCs' actions will be contentious and heretical. This story, more than any of the others has the potentially to go horribly, horribly wrong.
So, there you have it. Five quality stories in one book. If you're willing to run a series of short stories, it would be possible (and highly enjoyable) to work your way through the book - and the game lines - over the course of a few month. The title comes highly recommended and stands as a testament to the fact that these writers are still able to seamlessly evoke the feeling of the classic WoD, which is highly impressive and appreciated.
Whilst designed more for the GM than the player, 'Coyotes' is a solid addition to the Shadowrun product line in an appropriate price bracket.
I came across the term during Season 4 of Shadowrun Missions, as Coyotes were integral to the border crossings in Denver. Generally, I winged any scene involving this profession, and always lamented the lack of additional story information. This book addresses my needs admirably, and will be folded into my next game with great enthusiasm.
So what do you get?
In all, it's an extremely handy resource - especially if you're intending to take your Shadowrun game on the road and expose characters to some new locations. It's well worth the cover price.
'Halaster's Lost Apprentice' is one of the D&D Encounters seasons that nominally ties into the forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. Nominally tied, because the dungeon and lore used in the Encounters are linked to Undermountain, which receives two products in the Fourth Edition line.
The season is structured as twelve interlocking encounters and it is advised that a party will complete each encounter in 90 minutes to two hours – so there is a substantial amount of material in this product. The party is ideally five first-level adventurers, and substantive advice and mechanics govern progression and treasure acquisition during the Encounters. This guidance was required for the organised play aspect of the game when it was originally issued, and some gaming tables may find it interesting and fun to play under similar strictures to replicate the experience.
The title excels however, when removed from the organised play structure. All of the Encounters are very straight-forward and could be easily run by a novice DM. As players progress sequentially through the season, they are introduced to the mechanics of Fourth Edition in a purposeful manner. This is not to suggest that this product is only for beginners; quite the opposite in fact. Experienced DMs will find a good skeleton for a short series of adventures, and can add their own flavour, tinker with the opponents, and also with the motivations of the NPCs. Whilst this would require additional investment of time in terms of planning, the results (especially if the DM could blend this with content from the AD&D boxed set 'Ruins of Undermountain') would be worthwhile.
The design of the title is clean, with statistics boxes clearly able to be read, and organised with quick reference at the table in mind. The maps are likewise presented in an unambiguous manner, but for full use of these the DM will require set of Dungeon Tiles. All of the artwork is of a high standard, and these elements combined make for an enjoyable and streamlined read.
'The Assassin's Primer' is a good document to have at the table for anyone wanting to take this Archetype. At only seventeen pages (including cover), you get
All is told from the viewpoint of an assassin who realises that he has a very short time to live and wants to pass along his knowledge. Interestingly, this is the second SR product I've reviewed this week with a White Wolf connection (the other be 'The Vladivostok Gauntlet'). In this product, the handle of the assassin is Quietus (the signature Discipline of the vampire assassins in Vampire: the Masquerade). Interesting.
So, is it worth it?
The book reads like a long magazine article with some rules at the end, a format that should be fairly familiar to most gamers. It does offer some good advice and would be very handy reading for anyone considering running an assassin-type character in the Sixth World. I question the longevity of usefulness for the product; I can see players reading it once, building a character and then maybe referencing it once or twice again. The Creeds are a mixed bag, and mileage will really vary. However, you could wrap an entire character concept around them, so for that they are useful. The edges they provide are situational, but a clever player can engineer this to their advantage.
It was an enjoyable read, and I can see this document having a role at my table, but mostly during character creation.


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Scammers Launch Paid Facebook Ad Campaign to Target Pinterest Fans
The ad, created by a web site promoting Pinterest bots, promises to show interested parties how to "make money with Pinterest." This is an element of novelty as scammers actually seem to be taking money out of their pockets to make sure that their scams hit it big.
The paid advertising campaign can increase the efficiency of scams as the Facebook ad targeting mechanism allows you to "define your ideal audience by what they are interested in, using terms people have shared in their Facebook profiles (timelines). These may be drawn from their listed interests, activities, education and job titles, pages they like or groups to which they belong," according to Facebook's help center.
The embedded link in the ad takes users to a web page that features a survey they are supposed to take in exchange for a Visa gift card and an e-mail address submission form for possible subscribers. While the "free gift card" method is reminiscent of a recent spam wave that hit the Pinterest platform, the bot-based money making mechanism advertised in the ad is very similar to the #followback scams on Twitter.
The Pinterest team indicated that the spam and money-making mechanisms violate the platform's acceptable use policy in two areas: unsolicited advertising materials and use of the service for third parties' benefit without Pinterest's agreement. Pinterest recently updated its policies to eliminate a few unclear matters regarding ownership of pinned content and more general copyright issues.
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Scrabble word: SPOUT
In which Scrabble dictionary does SPOUT exist?
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Definitions of SPOUT in dictionaries:
- noun - an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
- verb - gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
- verb - talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
- To gush forth in a rapid stream or in spurts.
- To discharge a liquid or other substance continuously or in spurts.
- To speak volubly and tediously.
- To cause to flow or spurt out.
- To utter volubly and tediously.
- Chiefly British.
- A tube, mouth, or pipe through which liquid is released or discharged.
- A continuous stream of liquid.
- The burst of spray from the blowhole of a whale.
- A pawnshop.
- verb - to eject in a rapid stream
There are 5 letters in SPOUT: O P S T U
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What are your favorite literary resources when it comes to working on nails? We asked techs to tell us a little bit about a book they continually refer back to as they progress through their careers.
The textbook I could not live without would have to be "Milady's Standard Nail Technology," which I received in nail school. This book has been a wonderful source of information for me. From basic "how to's," to nail diseases that you can and can not work on, I have continually referred to this book throughout the course of my career. I have even covered it in contact paper so that it lasts forever without falling apart.
— Kimberly Wiatrak, Sebastian's Hair-um and Day Spa, Middletown, N.J.
I would be incomplete without my copy of Doug Schoon's book, "Nail Structure and Product Chemistry" (second edition). He has an amazing talent for breaking things down in a way that makes nails and the nail industry easy to understand. The book is fact-based and brings together every aspect of natural nails and enhancements you could ever want to know — and things you might not have even thought of yet. I could write its praises for pages. Every nail professional on the planet would benefit from this book.
— Holly L. Schippers, Education Ambassador CND, Oskaloosa, Iowa
I've been a nail technician for more than eight years now, and with the constant changes that take place in our industry it is vital that we have good resources available to us. One of the books that I absolutely cannot live without is "Manicure, Pedicure, and Advanced Nail Techniques," by Elaine Almond. The book takes the nail technician from the basic manicuring and pedicure techniques, to the advanced level nail extensions and nail art. It covers everything, and it gives new technicians the information they need to further their knowledge in this ever-changing industry.
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Scrabble word: CHART
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Definitions of CHART in dictionaries:
- noun - a visual display of information
- noun - a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
- verb - make a chart of
- verb - plan in detail
- verb - represent by means of a graph
- A map showing coastlines, water depths, or other information of use to navigators.
- An outline map on which specific information, such as scientific data, can be plotted.
- A sheet presenting information in the form of graphs or tables.
- Often charts.
- To make a chart of.
- To plan (something) in detail: is charting a course to destruction.
- verb - to map out
There are 5 letters in CHART: A C H R T
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A SCHOOLGIRL has been helping The Fonz to inspire children struggling with dyslexia.
Megan Blackburn, 14, was one of a group of children invited to film at St Catherine's high school in Halifax with actor Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz from iconic 70s' TV show, Happy Days.
These days he is known to a new generation as Mr Rock from CBBC comedy drama show Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever.
The show was inspired by a series of books by Henry and writer Lin Oliver. They tell the story of Hank Zipper, a 12-year-old boy with dyslexia who is growing up in New York.
Megan, of Roundacre, Wilthorpe, who is studying drama at Penistone Grammar School, was invited to film with Henry as she is signed up to Barnsley's Tykes 2000 Casting agency.
Megan appears in the show as one of about ten children in a classroom scene with Mr Rock. Filming for the second series finishes at the beginning of September.
Megan has also been in a Christmas TV special with Johnny Vegas, BBC drama Prisoners' Wives, children's sitcom All At Sea and crime drama DCI Banks.


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Softball teams face off this weekend for chance to play big leaguers
Tourney winner gets to play Yadier Molina and other pros
Published: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 5:16 p.m.
At least 16 amateur men's slow-pitch softball teams are scheduled to take part in this weekend's Brawl at the Beach tournament, which will reward the winning team a chance to play a charity softball game against Major League Baseball players on Dec. 8.
Brawl at the Beach
WHAT: Charity amateur slow-pitch softball tournament
WHERE: Coraci Park in Port Orange and Chuck Lennon Park in DeLeon Springs
WHO: At least 16 amateur men's teams
AT STAKE: The winning teams from the Coraci Park and Chuck Lennon Park tournaments will play each other for the right to play against a team of current and former Major League Baseball players
HOME RUN DERBY: Amateurs will compete at 7 p.m. Friday at Coraci Park, with the winner earning a spot in a home run derby against current and former MLB players
Friday, Dec. 7:
WHAT: Home run derby featuring amateur winner, plus current and former major leaguers
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Ballpark, Daytona Beach
TICKETS: $10 for adults, $5 for children 4-13, free for children 3 and under; available at daytonabeachbrawl.com or Daytona Cubs' ticket office
Saturday, Dec. 8
WHAT: Charity amateur softball game pitting local tournament finalists, followed by amateur champion facing a team of current and former Major League Baseball players
WHEN: 1 p.m. for amateur final; 3 p.m. for amateur champion vs. major leaguers
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Ballpark, Daytona Beach
TICKETS: $15 for adults, $5 for children 4-13, free for children 3 and under; available at daytonabeachbrawl.com or Daytona Cubs' ticket office
Teams will be playing at Port Orange's Coraci Park and DeLeon Springs' Chuck Lennon Park this weekend. The two finalists will play the championship game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
The Brawl at the Beach champion will get to stay on the field at the Jack and play at 3 p.m. against a team of major leaguers headed by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. Other Cardinals expected to play, according to tournament director Danny Acosta, include outfielder Carlos Beltran, shortstop Rafael Furcal, closer Jason Motte, outfielder Jon Jay and first baseman Tony Cruz.
Proceeds from the amateur tournament, charity softball game and a home run derby will benefit Molina's Foundation 4, a charitable foundation that supports various causes.
Yadier also will be joined by his brothers, Jose and Bengi. Jose, a 13-year veteran catcher now with the Tampa Bay Rays, played for the Daytona Cubs in 1993, '95 and '97 on his way to the majors. Bengi retired earlier this year after a 13-year career in the big leagues.
Nine-time all-star first baseman Albert Pujols, who had been on the list, is not going to attend, Acosta said Wednesday.
"I don't know the specific details, but that's what Yadier relayed to me," Acosta said.
Pujols had arthroscopic knee surgery in October. Although the Los Angeles Angels first baseman had previously confirmed his attendance, it was based on him receiving medical approval, Acosta said.
Free-agent relief pitcher Pedro Feliciano is the latest addition to the pros, Acosta said.
An amateur softball home run derby will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Coraci Park. The winner will get a spot in the home run derby with the pros at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Tickets for adults are $10 for the pros' home run derby and $15 for the charity softball game. Children 4 to 13 are $5 for each event, while children 3-and-under are free.
Tickets and more information are available through the website daytonabeachbrawl.com or the Daytona Cubs' ticket office.
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A PET scan may be used to evaluate people with the following illnesses:
Cancer PET scans can be used to detect cancerous tumors, to determine how much cancer has spread) and to determine how well cancer treatment is working. They are used most often in patients with brain cancer, colorectal cancer, lymphoma, melanoma or lung cancer.
Brain diseases PET scans can be used to evaluate neurological illnesses, especially epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Cardiac illnesses PET scans can be used to evaluate how well the heart muscle is functioning in patients with coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy.
PET scans also are used for research in other areas, including drug addiction, psychiatric illnesses and stroke. Medical specialists are just beginning to discover how PET scans can be used to evaluate a wide range of patients. New uses are being found every year. Because some types of PET scans still are considered experimental by some medical insurers, check with your doctor and your medical insurer before your scan to verify your coverage for this procedure.


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I have an older laptop and Ubuntu does not have drivers for my wireless PCMCIA card. So I found the Windows drivers and loaded them with
ndiswrapper via the Windows Wireless Drivers utility app. I can load the drivers and the card then works fine... no problems at all. The problem is to keep these settings once the machine is shut down or rebooted. At present, the settings are lost if this is done and I have to reinstall the wireless driver every time. I have tried various suggestions on how to keep the settings but so far none of them have worked.
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Sunday, July 26, 2015
A Statuette from Uruk
This statuette is a remarcable example of the art which is perserved in Musée du Louvre, most likely dating circa 3300 year B.C, from the late Uruk period.
I believe we can shift our outlook on these figures, from being immobile and mute objects, perhaps forgotten, and instead in them see the potential of art, through which we may stumble into an appreciation of time which is neither automatic, 'dead', nor exclusively seen as a series of now-points (Aristotole).
What do you experience, 'think', looking at this figurine? Can you peel away at the intricate layers of boredom, familiarity, and look at her from a perspective of awe?
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Labels: Apocalyptic folk, art, time, Uruk
Sunday, May 03, 2015
The Chopin Project
There was even a rather succesful video game released a few years ago centered around Chopins music; Eternal Sonata.
I am writing a review of The Chopin Project in swedish for Tidningen Kulturen, but any who stumble across this blog would be advised to look it up, either on ITunes, Amazon or Spotify.
The music is vibrant and a lovely homage to Chopins world, and is not a strict performance of the compositions, but rather a dialouge between Arnalds, Ott and Chopin.
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Labels: Alice Sara Ott, Chopin, Classical, Eternal Sonata, Lovely music, Neoclassical, Olafur Arnalds
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Kom nu, vind!
Come now, wind! is a poetry inspired mix of some of my favorite music, a follow up to bordering between neo-classical, ambient, hints of jazz and sound experiments, all while focusing on labels such as Serein and Erased tapes.
The title is a reference to words by german poet Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin, associated with the artistic movement of romanticism. In a book by Aris Fioretos, Kom nu, eld! he translates and interprets Hölderlin in swedish.
This is a dialouge between the world and music, which is related to poetry and all reference the nine daughters born of Mnemosyne and Zeus, the Μουσα, godesses of dance, music and a source of insperation to poets.
1.Something has changed by Peter Broderick
2.Such owls as you by Brambles
3.Absolutely heavenly by Diazo and Retoriation
4.The sea & electricity by Imprints
5.Slate by Wil Bolton
6.In the androgynous dark by Brambles
7.Wolf v359 by the The colossal Ithaca trio
8.Four hands by Nils Frahm
9.Proun by Strië
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Labels: Aris Fioretos, Hölderlin, Music, Neoclassical, Suecae
Friday, April 03, 2015
Carpe Naturam
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Monday, February 16, 2015
Composition, lines and the virgin Mary
I created this image, in which we see Jesus and the virgin Mary, an image resting inside an ornamental brooch. It was made to illustrate the point of framing, of diagonal and dynamic lines in photography, of circles and rectaungular shapes within the framing of the image itself.
According to the English writer G.K Chesterton, "The essence of every picture is the frame". The frame here has is a proportion of 16*9, instead of the usual proportions that are often associated with modern 35mm photography, both film and digital.
The diagonal rectangular shape creates dynamics and intererest, tension which is added to by the ´"new moon"-shape of the shadow created by the tilting light source. The outer part of the ornament creates a cicle within the rectangular shape, and yet another circle, the inner border between the metalwork and the glass protected image of Jesus.
The image is a unification between dynamic movement of the rectangle wihtin the frame, the added movement of the new moon and the "circle within circle", which pulls the viewer in, into a classic despiction of grace.
In this image we may yet consider the circular shape of the halo, which draws out attention to the face of Mary!
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Labels: art, Grace, Jesus, photography, Virgin Mary
Sunday, December 28, 2014
"Solen besegras ej
hon firas i sin vila"
- Dikten Sol, (2014)
"Ty solen är också kärlek."
- Guido Zeccola
I recorded a holiday mix yesterday to celebrate the winter sun, with artists such as James Blackshaw, Nils Frahm, Lubomyr Melnyk, Blamstrain and others. I hope you may enjoy it.
hon firas i sin vila"
- Dikten Sol, (2014)
"Ty solen är också kärlek."
- Guido Zeccola
I recorded a holiday mix yesterday to celebrate the winter sun, with artists such as James Blackshaw, Nils Frahm, Lubomyr Melnyk, Blamstrain and others. I hope you may enjoy it.
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Labels: Apocalyptic folk, Lovely music, Mixcloud, Neoclassical, Sol
Friday, December 26, 2014
One of Several Threads
Tiny robots, Secret games and Terraform, as well as contributing a couple of images for album and EP-covers. As far as I can see, it is actually close to three years since I was part of their artist roster.
The track in question is also something which I wrote a couple of years ago. It is called Spirit level, a name I saw in a recent book by Richard G. Wilkinson and Kate Pickett. But I interpreted the term less through a political or sociological horizon and more in a musical sense.
Download the release here
The track in question is also something which I wrote a couple of years ago. It is called Spirit level, a name I saw in a recent book by Richard G. Wilkinson and Kate Pickett. But I interpreted the term less through a political or sociological horizon and more in a musical sense.
Download the release here
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There is not enough space to fit all your menu items so it's pushed down. You have to reduce your logo width and menu items.
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This will to to advanced for me;( I really like this theme but can you recommended another theme. If I change theme will all content remain?
I changed the font size and now it works on ipad in vertical mode:)
I don't think so because every themes have different ways to manage and display their content.
Hi ThemeGoods, I purchased Core theme one year ago. Today I've logged to my admin pannel for the first time in two mpnths, I've created a new gallery, and I cannot add any images from the library o r directly with the url!! Only if I upload them again… could you please help me? It's very confusing… The button "add image to gallery" has disappeared. My wordpress version is 3.8. Thank you very much
Please update to the latest version of theme. It should fix your issue.
Download from Themeforest > your account > downloads and replace all theme's files and folders using FTP account with the new version.
Thanks for your reply. I did as you told me, but something went wrong. The web does not load anymore, and the message in the browser is: Fatal error: Call to undefined function get_option() in /homez.743/eliasagu/www/index.php on line 16
get_option is default Wordpress function. Please re install FRESH Wordpress and theme. Some files are broken.
Ok, I did it. No more fatal error. But now with the new version of the theme, my homepage is totally corrupted (just the home). I use the kenburns style. Thank you for your help
And the initial problem with gallery still remains
Provide URL of page which has issue please.
Hi The pixel effect on the home page is this just the image you are using in the demo? or is this the style of the theme?
Sorry, I am not sure I understand you correctly, could you send me some screenshots with description please?
You forgot to answer to my question on previous page and the page before Could you answer please ? I Please note that I face the same problem mentionned by Ricchezza on pvious page about Header Font size. 2 pbs for me : The Page Header Font Size without effect, and the transparent and unreadable menubar ? To reproduce easily the 2nd bug : display my website ( http://www.mariagephoto.fr/?p=779 ) in Firefox, as soon the width is below ~1450pixels , the menubar becomes transparent and unreadable. It occurs under 1450pixels on FF and under 865pixels on IE. Please help.
Help Please
Did you edit any theme code?
Thanks for your answer. I dont think..how could I check it ? I check the file date it seems ok.
When I''ve updated the CORE release, I copy paste the full directory, so , and I didn't edit any file since the update.
If so can I logged in to your FTP and reupload all themes files and folders to original ones?
can I send you a zip file by email ?
Could you send your Wordpress account and FTP detail please. I will have a look.
Where should I send it ?
Send it using my profile form mail please.
Hey! I can't seem to change the order of my gallery images anymore. When I try to click and drag on the 'Gallery Editor' page, nothing will move. Not sure if this has anything to do with the theme…
Please update to the latest version of theme. It should fix your issue.
Download from Themeforest > your account > downloads and replace all theme's files and folders using FTP account with the new version.
Is it possible to allow attachments on the contact form?
This is very important to my business.
Many Thanks
Sorry, it needs a custom modification. This type of customization is a bit more complex and is not covered under normal theme support.
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Hi, I just bought it and I have a problem. I cannot install the theme because it seems like style sheet is missing? Reports missing style.css
thanks for your
Ok, I found the solution for that, but now this is appearing: The path /www/htdocs/w01203d8/wp-content/themes/core/data/ is not writable, please login with your FTP account and make it writable (chmod 777) otherwise all file uploader won't work.
The path /www/htdocs/w01203d8/wp-content/themes/core/cache is not writable, please login with your FTP account and make it writable (chmod 777) otherwise all images won't display.
How can i make it writeable? oO
Please login with your FTP account and make it writable
I have enabled the Facebook button. However when I view it on the phone it is not there?
Hi I have been able to get it all working well on my Iphone thank you. The only problem now is that I would like the iPad version to have a drop menu too like the iPhone. When I view it on an iPad I can't kick on the menu bar it is too close to the photo
Sorry, I am not sure I understand you correctly, could you send me some screenshots with description please?
Hi there! I´ve got some problems with this theme. Website: www.phjphotography.com
1.) The scaling of the fullscreen images is not correct (vertical images are ok, square and horizontal pics are not okay) The "auto fit image to screen" option makes it worse, when enabled.
2.) At the homescreen, is it possible to show the menu, but hide the thumbnail preview at the bottom?
3.) If you click on a gallery, you will be forwarded to a "sub page" with huge letters and big, ugly thumbnails. if you click on the thumbnails you come to the gallery i want. How can i skip this "sub page" and get straight to the images? (i have tried to link directly to the first photo of the set, but then there are no navigation arrows)
4.) If i want social media sharing buttons for each photo or album, which plug in should i use?
5.) if i delete some photos of the album which is used for the homepage gallery, the deleted pics are still there. how can i clear the cache?6.) How do i switch to 4 column mode? you told other people in the comments to go to "blog portfolio", but the settings aren´t there http://phjphotography.com/screenshot1.jpg
Thanx in advance
Hey guys! There are small bugs in a theme. When you change the size of a heading font in admin panel it does change on pc's but still the same size on retina ipad screens. Looks weird actually)) Hope to provide more feeedback soon! Hope to see a fix soon!)))
PS! Please give me a possibility to translate A WHOLE THEME into Russian. I would send you freely a copy of .po .mo files just make it possible (all widgets, titles, functions, admin panel etc etc)
I am a patient person – this is the SECOND time i post the ISSUE! no reply – bad review on your theme. Hope you understand me. I use ThemeFusion themes as well – and support there answers ANY QUESTION IN MINUTES!
concerning font size: the problem is only in portrait mode of ipad screen. In landscape mode – it is ok.
Another bug – fullscreen gallery doesnt work on ipad in any screen mode. Shows just a black screen.
hello, i really like your template, in the default view, can i have also a categories menu somewhere?
Yes basically you can control menu items using Wordpress custom menu system.
Hello, Is there any chance that you help your customers when they face a Core bug ?
Hi, i need ur help with 1 thing with this theme i would like to change the social media icons for the social media icons on the header how do i do that how do i upload the new images and where do i put where is the social media icons image files located? let me know as soon as u can thanks.
It's located in theme's /image/about_icon folder.
When I put the Keyburns homepage, my footer appear on the top, just behind the menu. How can I desable the footer?
Please update to the latest version of theme. It should fix your issue.
Download from Themeforest > your account > downloads and replace all theme's files and folders using FTP account with the new version.
I , sorry for my english :
). Ok, my web run good and suddenly my menu pagination run all mixed. I finded is my setting on Menu name disappear. So when I did a correction the pagination comes good just for few minutes. Each time I do a modification I have to repaire this. And my second problem, on de main top menu, before it run good but sudennly The fonction menu disappear. When you pass with your mouse pointer on it is not run. And if you go in menu Menu to see all pages normally you see in french (page) but now this menu is wrote (lien) and is not run …......... ???? Why :(
I can't read your question. Please check.
The flow galleries stopped working suddenly! Any idea what's wrong? thank youhttp://julianogodoi.com/blog/?gallery=trash-dress-aiko-e-clynton-fazenda-santa-gertrudes
You have to create a page and attach gallery to it instead of directly link to the gallery.
Theme documentation's located in your downloaded file from Themeforest Please follow the theme's instructions in /manual folder it will help you get through all theme features.
Can I have more than more than one Video Portfolio? I like for instance have one that is Video Portfolio Football and Video Portfolio Baseball etc…
Please advise since I just purchased your theme on the basis that I could…
Can I get an answer please?
Currently It doesn't support that. I will add this option in the next release.
I installed the theme for a customer of mine. For some reason the top-menu is always full with and additionally in full screen gallery mode the top-menu and the bottom thumbnails do not fade out.
I sent you an email with the site URL for privacy reasons.
Thanks Fabian
Please make sure you have the latest version of theme. Then open Core admin > Blog Portfolio check "Enable/disable main menu and footer auto hiding"
After reinstalling the theme: Top-menu-width-problem fixed but for some reason in Full screen mode the thumb-container have a little bottom margin and in safari the top menu has a top margin…
Sorry, I am not sure I understand you correctly, could you send me some screenshots with description please?
I'll do. To which e-mail addess should I send them?
Send it using my profile form mail please.
hello. i am having a problem with widget sidebar on posts. i have the most up to date version of theme. on the blog page the widget is fine and in its place. HOWEVER, when clicking on the post, in the ACTUAL post page the widget sidebar is on top of my post text. i can NOT figure out how to fix this. the post text goes far over unlike the blog page with the summaries of posts. there is no way to change the width of post so widget sidebar is not on top of text? i shut off widgets because i need my post to be able to be read. i don't want widget on pages just on my posts so people can subscribe to my posts. thank you. (also i am illiterate at code so i need like layman's terms on possible fix)
So your issue is sidebar doesn't display on single post page or what?
it displays but over the post text. when i put widgets on, the blog summary page resizes and shifts over working fine. the POST does NOT resize and the widgets end up over text making it impossible to read or see either widget or post text where it is.. here i put the widgets back on to show you….http://www.robinspaldingart.com/myphotogear/
the blog main page resizes to fit widget but the post does NOT. widgets are on top of post text . here http://www.robinspaldingart.com/myphotogear/ i can find no where to change post page to not screw up with widget
the widgets lay jumbled on top of post text making either unreadable
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For quick fix. Open /css/screen.css find ".post_detail" add width:100%;


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This isn't Miami, this isn't New York. It's not even Chicago. But if you want to dance in Birmingham, you can shake it with the best of them. Below you'll find a simple guide to where to get down when in town!
Best Nightclub:
Tie--"Zen" and "1120."
-ZEN- Once known as "the Station", Zen is a stand-alone nightclub that serves the best in pop and hip-hop dance music, and perhaps has the most eclectic crown around Birmingham. Located on Morris Avenue, on the border of Northside and South, the club has plenty of parking, police typically posted out front, and 2 fully-stocked bars with friendly personnel. The club also has a pool-table and stage for the occasional live act. Additionally, with 3 VIP rooms and 7 VIP areas available for reservation, you are sure to party in style while in Birmingham. Thursday is typically 18+, Friday and Saturday 21+. Cover charge is $10.
-1120- Located in the heart of Birmingham's 5-Points nightlife district, 1120 is a 2 floor nightclub with large bar and seating area on the first floor, and dancing area on the second floor with 2 additional bars. 1120 is also notable for a spacious VIP area and view of 5-Points to boot. Lastly, official after-parties for many of the city's big concerts in town are frequently held at 1120 with many students from local universities crowding the club on the weekend. Unlike Zen, 1120 is 18+ most nights and cover charge ranges from $5-15.
Best Alternative Dance Party:
-Kids Got the Disco- Popular with hipsters, college folk, and yuppies alike, "KGTD" as its known in short form is the party in town. Held once a month at "Bottletree," KGTD plays the best in electronic and dance frequently bringing guest DJ's from coast to coast and across the pond--that's right, the UK! Featuring a fully stocked bar and spacious patio, moreover, Bottletree's monthly party is a fantastic place to take friends or make a few new ones. Given its popularity, however, expect to wait in line; moreover, as the night progresses, the bar tends to fill up quickly. Always 18+, the party starts at 9PM and the cover charge is $5.
Other Honorable Mentions:
-Nana Funks- Located in the Lakeview District, 'Nana's' typically brings in a younger college crowd. The bar features DJ Matrix on the tracks spinning hits from the 80's and 90's, as well as 2 pool tables and 2 fully stocked bars.
-Above- Atop the Redmont Hotel, the view is definitely the selling point but a particularly good one when dancing to DJ's spinning nightly. The bar itself is a little more upscale and the DJ is not usually the same from night to night, giving the party a little less predictability.


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They say love means never having to say you're sorry. They apparently didn't mean "being held at love."
Russian tennis player Mikhail Youzhny was in the first Saturday match on the French Open's second-biggest court. He was the considerable underdog to No. 6 seed David Ferrer, but figured to give the Spaniard enough of a match to please the weekend crowd in Paris. Unless there were huge fans of Ferrer and/or masochism at Court Suzanne Lenglen, that didn't happen.
Youzhny dropped the first eight games of the match. When he finally got on the board at 1-1 on the second set, Youzhny left the changeover early and scrawled a message on clay with his foot.
"Sorri," it read.
[French Open: Novak Djokovic rallies from two sets down to survive]
"People in the stands may not have noticed, but I think I had to do this," Youzhny said after the match. "There was a lot of people. That's why I write 'sorry' — because I can't show them a nice game. The way we played in the beginning, it was not really interesting for people."
Youzhny went on to lose the match 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 in just over 100 minutes. It's weird that writing a conciliatory message of defeat to fans early in the second set didn't bode well for his chances the rest of the way, right?
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your state securities regulator to find out how to
do a broker check.
You'll want to find out, and I talk
about it in "The Big Payoff," about some
of the designations that planners have. You can find
that on the NASD site, too.
60/40 budget
solution I've heard most often to cut corners and
start saving is giving up coffeehouse coffee. I'm
not sure how caffeinated authors think we are, but
is that really the solution -- give up the demon drink
and you'll be financially secure? Or do you have some
advice for tea drinkers?
think one of the keys to financial security is about
seeing what money's coming in and going out. That's
where the latte factor comes in. Do you have to focus
on every latte? No. See what your committed expenses
are -- including taxes and the six things you have
to pay every month like utilities and car payment
-- and try to limit them to 60 percent of your total
gross income. Look at savings: Invest 20 percent in
long-term savings (education, retirement) and then
you have 20 percent left. Ten percent is for your
emergency fund. You never know when the boiler's going
to break. That's where emergency money comes in. The
10 percent that's left is fun money, this is what
partners divvy up -- 5 percent each. If you don't
have 5 percent that month, you don't have the fun.
It's important to separate an account
for each partner. You want to keep a marriage exciting
and fresh, and if you have a joint account you always
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Well I started loading up some of my sized, belled and primed Federal American Eagle brass last night and well I have issues.
My Speer brass loads up fine on my RCBS dies, have done 1000 rounds with no problems.
The Federal brass feels really tight \ firm going into the Seating \ Crimping die and the case is coming out either wrinkled, crushed or with very defined crimp line.
Ive checked size of case with calipers against my Speer brass and it all seems OK.
Has anyone had this issue ? do I need to change my crimp setting for this batch of brass ?
seems weird as I have had FC, Speer and Win brass mixed in my supply and havent had this issue before.
Im thinking of depriming the whole lot and turfing it. Shame as I have about 700 rounds of American eagle to shoot and dont want to waste the brass.


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The results of the poll to decide which story I will be updating next with a new chapter are in! With five votes, I will be updating "Keeping Old Promises". So Abilityshipping fans, this story will be updated next! So for fans of "Guardian Prince of Aura" and "Training the Guardian" will have to wait until that chapter is written and the next chapter of "Time's Changes" to be written before I update either one of those two stories. (I have some great ideas for the next chapter of "Training the Guardian" to boot! 😉 )
Also for Abilityshippers and Pearlshippers, I've started posting Zombyra's "Love In Sinnoh" to Unlimited Fan Fiction and will continue to add new chapters until all the chapters he wrote are posted there as I took over that story from him a few months ago. 😉 You can expect longer chapters from me when I start adding to what he wrote. The reason why I said both Ability- and Pearlshippers is a surprise (unless you've read his original posting at FF.Net).
With the ending of that poll, a new poll has arisen. This one closes on the 24th of December at 9 am. It's a bit political, but I want to see what my fellow Canadians think on the issue!
Should Canada bring back the death penalty?
- Only under certain circumstances (100%, 5 Votes)
- Yes (0%, 0 Votes)
- No (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 5
That's all for today, until next time, take care! 😉


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Walker's Pace: Hasay Named West Athlete of the Year
Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 12:00 p.m.
Pac-10 and NCAA West Regional champion Jordan Hasay has been named the 2010 USTFCCCA Women's West Region Athlete of the Year. The sophomore from Arroyo Grande, Calif., won the NCAA West Regional over Cal's Deborah Maier by five seconds. Hasay also claimed the Pac-10 individual title and, despite losing a shoe with a mile left, was seventh at the Notre Dame Invitational earlier in the season.
She is the second Duck to be selected as the West Region athlete of the year in three seasons. Teammate Alex Kosinski was the 2008 winner.
Here is a link to all the regional award from the USTFCCCA.
Click here to bid on the special pink uniforms the teams wore at the Oct. 16 Bill Dellinger Invitational.
Check out the 2010 Oregon Cross Country Multi-Media Guide.
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Novell iPrint Client Browser Plugin GetDriverFile Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityTPTI-10-08: August 23rd, 2010
Affected Vendors
Affected Products
TippingPoint™ IPS Customer ProtectionTippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID 10264. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS:
Vulnerability DetailsThis vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of the Novell iPrint client. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page.
The specific flaw exists within the ienipp.ocx ActiveX control with CLSID 36723f97-7aa0-11d4-8919-FF2D71D0D32C. The function exposes a GetDriverFile method. When this method is invoked for the first time a pointer in the .data section is mapped to an external function within another module. When invoked the second time, the process fails to load the library and assumes the pointer is still valid. When the uninitialized pointer is called the process jumps to an address space easily controlled by an attacker. This can be leveraged to execute remote code under the context of the user running the browser.
Vendor ResponseNovell has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
Disclosure Timeline
2010-08-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2010-08-23 - Coordinated public release of advisory


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Students in Action
CCA's Film students have a wide range of production opportunities, working on their own projects and crewing on fellow students' projects, shooting in the field, on location, and within the Carmen M. Christensen Production Stage.
Outside the Classroom
Class field-trip opportunities have included visiting such professional venues as Sundance Film Festival and Skywalker Ranch, located in the countryside of Marin County in Northern California.
Student Films
"James" -- First-Place Winner, 2011 R.A.W. Video (real artists at work)
Film Program students Lina Vezzani-Katano, Erik Lee, Fred Kolouch, and Yeni Che are the collective first-place winners for this short documentary about an industrious Fashion Design student who gives fashion design his own personal makeover!
"CCA Life" -- Second-Place Winner, 2011 R.A.W. Video (real artists at work)
Film student Bander Saleh's CCA Life took second place in CCA's fourth annual R.A.W. Video (young artists at work) contest.
"Hamburger Art" -- 2011 R.A.W. Video (real artists at work)
The short film Hamburger Art, by Film student Sky Richards, placed third in CCA's fourth annual R.A.W. Video (young artists at work) contest.
"In and Out of the Studio" -- 2011 R.A.W. Video (real artists at work)
CCA Film student Kevin Cho's video submission, In and Out of the Studio, offers a creative insight into what it's like to study at CCA, both inside the studio and off-campus in San Francisco.
"Action 2010": Winner of the Vote Again 2010 Video Contest
CCA Film students Ted Hayden's and Sunday Wang's video submission, Action 2010, which in a surreal visual style depicts a young voter on a symbolic journey toward mailing in her absentee ballot, was awarded first place in the Vote Again 2010 Video Contest.
"Gray Sally" Receives Audience Award
The Advanced Production class produced Gray Sally, which earned the Audience Award at Night/Light, the 2010 end-of-year Film Program show.
"CCA Getting Out for Oakland's First Fridays" by Edward Hayden
Hanh Nguyen -- Why I Chose CCA's Film Program
"I chose CCA because of its diversity. Now that I'm here, most of my inspiration comes from my classmates and the hard work they do. Watching a class take their ideas from the first step to the final stage is such an inspiring process."
Meet Kevin
Find out how CCA is helping this Film student realize his vision to make art that matters.


text: Feb 09 , 2012 The Daily Fetch A Thundershirt helps a terrified dog trust humans by Lisa, Petfinder Foundation executive director The Petfinder.com Foundation recently partnered with the Thundershirt company to award 5,000 Thundershirts to Petfinder.com members across the country. Thundershirts' constant, gentle pressure has a dramatic calming effect on most dogs when they are anxious, fearful or overexcited. Thundershirts have already helped hundreds of shelter dogs find forever homes. Hertford … Permalink | | Read More


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I'm learning real analysis.
A subset $G$ of $X$ is called open if for each $x \in G$ there is a neighborhood of $x$ that is contained in G
My question is that is $\emptyset$ a open set in $X$?
The set $\emptyset$ has no elements, so there is no neighborhood of $x$ is contained in $G$. Hence, it is not open set. However my intuitive tell me it should be a open set. What's wrong? Could anyone explain it? Thanks.


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Looking for students to work on your research project?
Welcome to the IU Bloomington website for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity (UR&CA). This website is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (OVPUE), and we're delighted that you are considering mentorship of undergraduate students.
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