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This article was published 26/4/2013 (1575 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The late arrival of spring means waterways are still clogged with ice and trails are in soggy condition across southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.
If you own a drysuit and have superior paddling skills, you could find an open seam of water on the edge of Lake of the Woods. And if you don't care about erosion, you could take your bike and chew up the sandy soil at Spruce Woods, Grand Beach or some other quick-draining area.
The vast majority of us will wait another week to allow the shortest shoulder season in recent memory to get the hell out of the way. This is not because we're afraid of getting muddy (have you ever met a mountain-bike owner who cared about getting covered in goo?) or afraid of getting cold (it's supposed to be 15 C today). It's because we don't want to be freaking annoyed when we do the things we love.
Three years ago, on a relatively balmy March 19, I decided I couldn't wait for the shoulder season to end and headed out to Sandilands Provincial Forest to ride the multi-use trails.
Some sections were clear of snow and ice. Some were not. Within 20 minutes, the combination of stop-start riding and my lack of skill as a cyclist (this is not false modesty; I am awful) led me to break my chain.
So if you are, like me, a mortal human, here are some alternative activities for the brief shoulder season, however long it takes to end:
Block out those summer trips
Of course you know your own schedule. But you probably have no idea what responsibilities your spouse, friends and other potential tripmates have slapped into their iCalendars and Outlooks over the next few months. If you're mortally afraid of solo wilderness travel, now is the time to ensure someone else is going with you.
Check your gear
Did a mouse chew a hole in your ultra-light tent over the winter? Did some strange microbial growth clog your water filter? Does your camp stove still work? Wouldn't it be a great idea to check out this stuff well before you have to be anywhere? Doesn't it suck to scramble at the last minute? Isn't it way cheaper to repair gear instead of buying new stuff you don't really need, merely out of desperation? Don't you hate it when people ask questions they have no intention of allowing anyone else to answer?
Start getting back in shape
Yes, you hate the gym. I hate the gym, too. But Winnipeg's streets have been clear of ice for weeks now, so there's no excuse to not get your bike or feet out on the road. You actually didn't have an excuse in the depths of January, either but I'll spare you the hypocrisy -- I didn't ride this winter, more out of laziness than anything.
Reduce your food costs
Depending on how much trail food you precook and dry at home, you can spend very little or a tremendous amount of money on food for a longer wilderness trip. Getting the cost down depends on advance preparation that allows you to purchase fewer of those commercially produced trail meals that cost $7 a bag and taste like reconstituted cardboard bits, anyway. While dehydrators are great, an oven on low heat can approximate the same task, if you have the time and patience to ensure you are not burning trays of steamed veggies or pre-cooked lasagna bits instead of turning them into leather.
Upgrade your maps
Up until two years ago, I thought I was an orientation rock star simply because I marked up topographical maps with campsite info and threw a GPS in the daypack as a backup. Then I went on a river trip with a real rock star, who took photocopies of (legally purchased!) maps and guidebook entries, cut them into snippets and rearranged them into an annotated trail handbook, easily slipped inside a waterproof mapcase. Such a move takes time -- but then again, time is what you have right now. Your window of inactivity is about to close.


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Did everybody watch the Billboard Music Awards 2006 last night? Yeah, me neither, but apparently this is what we all missed. It starts off okay, but slowly degrades into a drunken slur. I mean there's bad rap, and then there's bad rap, and then there's whatever it is Fergie is trying to pull off here.
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An Impatient Preventionista
Over the past week, I have rediscovered my inner activist. Patience is not typically one of my virtues. It's something that I've had to work on, because as you know prevention of sexual violence takes time. So, I've spent a lot of time training and talking to people, working with groups, and waiting patiently as they climbed aboard the Primary Prevention Express. It has been exciting and rewarding to see the shift in thinking and the re-connection to our roots as a movement when it comes to social change and community mobilization.
And then I see something that causes me to stop in my tracks and realize that there is still so much to be done. And I am tired of waiting patiently. That realization hit me last week when I (finally) had the opportunity to see the Invisible War documentary about military sexual assault (check out a wonderful post on this documentary by my fellow Feminism blogger). If you have not seen this film, please do yourself a favor and watch it. As the brave survivors recounted their experiences of rape at the hands of fellow service members, I found myself overwhelmed with anger – at the perpetrators and also at an institution that would treat them so unfairly and essentially turn its back on them. The realization that many of these institutions are still operating under the illusion that prevention means that women are the ones who need to protect themselves - that somehow they are to blame for the assault because they did not walk with a buddy, watch their drink, or hang out with better people – was disheartening. Prevention programming in many of these institutions still focuses on risk reduction, or what women can do to keep from becoming victims, and NOT what the institution can do to stop potential perpetrators.
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I'm a bit tired of waiting patiently for people to "get" prevention. To understand that there is nothing a person who is raped does that makes them in any way responsible for the crime. That until we focus on perpetrator prevention, we will not get far in our work. But I can take my anger and use it to be an engaged citizen – by making phone calls, writing letters, and educating my friends and family about these issues and what they can do to help. And I can continue to provide training, assistance, and resources and wait patiently as social change happens. Change might not come as fast as I'd like it to, but collectively we are making a difference and it gives me hope that there will be an end to sexual violence. Thank you for working alongside me!


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The AnandTech Podcast: Episode 6by Anand Lal Shimpi on 9/27/2012 8:57 AM EST
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dishayu - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkDoesn't show up in my rss feed yet. Will have to download the m4a, i guess. Reply
n00by - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkWhoop Whoop, thanks for the awesome podcast! :D Reply
Fiercé - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - link...I'd like to suggest a roundtable on the relatively new Smartphone OS environment. With the iPhone5 gorilla getting its annual walk up the tallest skyscrapers of the press corp, I'm very interested to hear opinions and impressions on where Google, Microsoft and Apple stand with their Windows 8 Phone, Jellybean and iOS6 situations.
Particularly with the lauded performance improvements encountered on iPhone5 hardware, I'd like to know where Android is with it's Project Butter and how Windows Phone 8 stacks up at stock. I have an HTC One X and while I agree the series doesn't get nearly as much love as it deserves (from a previous podcast), I'd much rather settle for updated timetables regarding Jellybean updates from HTC, Samsung and their ilk as well as if Project Butter will be included in those updates indicating Adreno 225 can handle it... or if we'll have to wait another eternity for another validation period.
This is of particular interest to me now that HTC has released Windows 8 Phone devices, as that suggests a possibility of split resources for OS improvements at HTC HQ.
Cheers! Reply
Fiercé - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkGeez, I absolutely butchered the Windows Phone 8 nomenclature.
More coffee, more coffee... Reply
Impulses - Saturday, September 29, 2012 - linkI doubt you'll get any kind of accurate update timetable out of HTC or Samsung, although I believe the latter promised JB by end of year and update leaks have already been floating in the wild, so that's a good sign.
Frankly I'm not terribly concerned with Jelly Bean, the performance improvements and updated notifications are nice but it won't drastically change how I use my phone, my EVO LTE is already pretty damn snappy and if I get a hankering for JB I can just flash CM 10.
I'm much more curious about the future direction of the Nexus line and the rumors of an expanded manufacturer lineup. Reply
tipoo - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkSpeaking of the Lightning cable, what do we think of that maybe-authenitcation chip found inside it? Will that block third party cables,or at least make them significantly more expensive? Reply
tipoo - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkAnd also since the same port can be used for different outgoing connections, maybe when they shift to USB 3 the same port will be compatible, but you'd need yet another cable becauseof the new pins in USB 3. With 150MB/s smartphone memory chips coming out soon, we may want those sooner than expected. Reply
scavio - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkMost people seem to think that it will take a long time before we see fully compatible non authorized third party cables (if at all) due to the chip. I would think that third party cables in general would be more expensive.
Has anyone figured out what exactly the chip does? Hopefully the knock off folks can figure out how to get cables without the chip to at least charge the phone. Maybe it'll only work if you insert it a certain side up or something. I haven't owned an iPhone for a while, but having to purchase $20 cables so that I can charge a phone would stink. Reply
tipoo - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkYeah, maybe that chip detects which way it is connected and reroutes the signal, and third party cables would work without it but only in one orientation. I hope, at least. Reply
repoman27 - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkI was hoping the topic of the "authentication chip" would be addressed. It's right along the same lines as the iPhone 5 "NFC" chip identified by the same reliably inaccurate rumor sites.
Lightning is clearly not a bog standard USB interface. It supports at least USB 2.0 OTG and HD digital video output just like MHL. However, since Apple has announced Lightning to HDMI and VGA cables (and not adapters that require an external power source), it's fairly obvious that Lightning is Apple's implementation of MyDP over their own custom connector.
If you look at the ribbon cable that the connector is attached to in the iPhone 5 teardowns, there only appear to be two differential signaling pairs. I'm not sure the Lightning interface is anywhere near as "adaptive" as some people are making it out to be. While the connector is reversible and the system can use either of the signaling pairs interchangeably, auto-MDIX has been around for Ethernet cables since '98, so this isn't terribly revolutionary. I'm sure it's extensible and we may see SuperSpeed USB and increased video bandwidth in future iterations, but for now I think the design is fairly straightforward.
Also, regarding the pricing, you get a Lightning to USB cable with every device you purchase, and additional ones are $19—the same as an Apple USB to 30-pin dock connector cable. I'm not sure how anyone can rationalize the cost of designing and engineering a new connector like Lightning with this move being a cash grab on Apple's part. At this point, they're making a lot more profit off of the $19 30-pin cables that they're still selling. It is odd that they don't have Lightning cable / power adapter bundle out yet though. Reply
Kevin G - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkI suspect that this authentication chip is actually just for calibration similar to how the chips found inside Thunderbolt cables. The chip could also be used for cable identification so that the iPhone 5 knows what is being plugged into it. Reply
GrizzledYoungMan - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkLove the podcast, fellas, and I'm impressed with the top-notch audio quality right out of the gate.
A quick suggestion: your recording might benefit from some addition compression applied during editing. (I'm talking about dynamic range compression, not data compression.) While having a broad dynamic range is great for music and movies, voice-heavy stuff like this becomes considerably easier to 'hear' with a bit more compression and the resulting increase in perceived loudness.
A real life example: I often listen to your podcast while doing something else (walking, cooking, being an millionaire playboy astronaut cowboy, etc). If I set the listening volume to a reasonable level, some of the quieter sections get lost easily. Reply
SeannyB - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkI remember suggesting the use of compressors & limiters in the comments of the first episode. This episode is the most problematic one I've heard so far. I don't know if something going wrong in their processing chain, or if people are moving their heads toward & away from the mic as they speak, but it sounds like there are regular 6dB drops all throughout the recording. I'd turn up the volume, and a few seconds later, Anand's voice is blowing up in my headphones, prompting me to turn it back down.
This is exactly the problem that well-tuned dynamic range compression solves. Reply
SeannyB - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkWhat it actually sounds like is some automatic "ducking", specifically input on Anand's mic automatically pushing down Brian's level in a poorly configured way. Reply
Brian Klug - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkIt's funny you should mention that, I've noticed as well on my side that when he's talking my audio level gets pushed down. We're still trying to work out some of the details quite honestly.
-Brian Reply
Death666Angel - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkThese audio issues won't stop me from listening to the podcasts, but it would be great if you could get a handle on them. :-) Reply
Sunrise089 - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkAgree, the podcast is generally excellent but there is definitely room for improvement on this margin. Reply
Lucian Armasu - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkI'm so disappointed Haswell will only have OpenGL 4.0 support at launch. OpenGL 4.0 is 3 years old, and yet they will support DirectX11.1? Does Intel care about OpenGL at all? Also no surprise that even their new Medfield chips won't support OpenGL ES 3.0 either. So how do they want us to take them seriously in the mobile market? Reply
tipoo - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkWhat uses OpenGL 4.1-4.3 on PCs anyways? Just curious. On Windows at least, almost every game I can think of is DX minus two or three. Reply
Kevin G - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkProfessional level applications still use OpenGL and with fewer laptops sporting a discrete GPU, OpenGL support is important for that market. Reply
tipoo - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkMakes sense, thanks. But would a HD4000 ever be used for those high end applications though? Reply
tipoo - Friday, September 28, 2012 - link(or the haswell integrated equivalent, I mean) Reply
SeleniumGlow - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkWe used to have Vodafone Tuesdays in India (1+1 movie ticket or 1+1 pizza)... they stopped that an odd year ago.
If I'm not wrong some other operator here is giving a similar deal... Reply
AndraZ - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkI really enjoy this podcasts. Anand and his crew have so much technical knowledge, I love when they go into details of architectures, manufacturing, and also all the background they experience during their work.
I hope this episodes keep on coming for a long time! Reply
sp3x0ps - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkI have been visiting your website a lot lately with the new iPhone 5 coverage and I must say I love the depth and quality of your reviews, very interesting to read all of the tech details that other websites just can't match.
This is my first time listening to your podcast and I must say I was very impressed, normally I would never of listened to an hour long podcast but you make it interesting and fun to listen to the news and your opinions. Keep up the great work! Reply
repoman27 - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkI anxiously await...
I also wanted to mention that the UBM TechInsights teardown revealed a SanDisk flash module, so we've seen Hynix and SanDisk as suppliers thus far.
Out of curiosity, did the previous iPhones not use standard e•MMC modules? I mean, heck, considering the observed performance of 20-22 MB/s, they could have used a 50 MHz, 4-bit SDIO or 26 MHz, SDR e•MMC interface. Clearly they weren't building a custom NAND controller into the SoC.
Although it is doubtful that the iPhone 5 is using the new e•MMC 4.5 modules or ONFI 3.0 / Toggle 2.0 flash, e•MMC 4.41 modules capable of managing 45/20 MB/s have been out for a while now.
Also, I read somewhere that the new embedded flash controllers could partition the storage space such that an area could be designated as system space and treated as SLC to speed up boot times and application loading, while the rest of the NAND could be addressed as MLC or TLC to maximize the area available for user storage. Does the iPhone leverage such tricks? And as more phones do, how is NAND performance going to be tested? At the moment, is it merely a test of sequential reads from the area designated for user storage? Reply
peter123 - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkNice podcast but I'm disapointed for such small talk about the motorola razr i. ALso don't forget next podcast to talk about the Texas Instruments drop out of smartphones SoC, implications of OMAP5 etc :) Reply
Kevin G - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkGood job covering the iPhone 5, a bit of Haswell and Borderlands 2.
The USB thing is kinda odd as not all systems will put the USB port 'up'. I recall seeing a laptop which placed them upside down to shave a bit of vertical space (though I can't remember which one...). Also not all USB ports are parallel with the motherboard, some are perpendicular. Not all USB cords have the proper USB icon on the upside either (those simply omit the visual cue altogether).
Good to hear a real prediction out of the group: Apple will either go all x86 or all ARM in a few years and merge iOS and OS X. Makes sense and Apple realistically could go either way depending on where things are in the market and what is left on the roadmaps (manufacturing processes 4 years out will look rather barren afterwards as they're approaching atomic level). If Intel is the only one with a clear plan on that level, Apple may go with pure x86 on the idea that it'd be the only player with a road map. Then again, Apple could just whip out the checkbook and pay Intel for manufacturing Apple's own in-house designs. At this moment Apple and Intel are content to indirectly battle each other in the mobile market with Intel now giving active support to hardware designers to help protect the x86 laptop turf. Intel at this point doesn't have to win the majority of the mobile market as long as they can continue to demonstrate a clear manufacturing process advantage over the long term.
Too bad the Kindle Fire stuff has been buried over the past couple of podcasts. Probably will be thoroughly forgotten with Trinity impressions cropping up on next week's podcast. :) Reply
Death666Angel - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkI've personally never met a "wrong" USB port and the cables I use usually have the USB icon and in the right place. Those that don't, a quick glance at the front and I know which way to put them. The only times I've seen perpendicular USB ports was on a USB hub of mine. :-) Guess I'm just lucky. :D Reply
Peanutsrevenge - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkI'm with Ian here, the Physx really is amazing.
I can't really run it with smooth fps due to running a core 2 system, but when I have it on or play on mates Ivy/680 system it's awesome, like, OMG, if I wouldn't die before I was able to afford it, I'd probably fast for a year so I could upgrade system finally just for the Physx effects.
Would love to see a 4 player coop with full Physx and see what mess is made with the rocks and elemental effecrts flying around.
BTW Anand. Brian and everyone else, BL2 is the same as BL just updated with new areas and a continued story. If you liked the first, you'll like the second.
And thanks for taking the time for another Podcast guys, keep it up (I don't mind you not playing BL2 if it means I get podcasts weekly ;) ). Reply
makedots - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - linkRegarding iOS 6 maps..
Apple's Split with Google Over iOS Maps Driven by Turn-by-Turn Navigation Dispute
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/09/26/apples-split-w... Reply
makedots - Thursday, September 27, 2012 - link"The maps app is already done. It's the data that's lacking. Maps will be improved much faster with customer feedback than they could have been in private. " - arn (macrumors)
"Apple chose to cut the cord with Google now and go ahead with Apple's own mapping services — which have been in development for years, with several prominent acquisitions of mapping technology companies — so that they can add turn-by-turn directions, greatly improve the aesthetics of the map graphics, use vector map tiles, add the visually impressive Flyover mode, and, most importantly, take control of their own destiny." - John Gruber Reply
jameskatt - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkLike the podcast stated, if it isn't the iPhone, it isn't relevant to regular people.
Maps is NOT that big a deal for regular people. Even on Android, most don't even use maps or even know it exists.
Regular people also know that the iPhone will keep getting better. After all, Apple is capable of rapid multiple sequential updates to the iPhone system software to improve its capabilities. The iPhone keeps getting better over time - unlike competing phones. Reply
Peanutsrevenge - Friday, September 28, 2012 - link"The iPhone keeps getting better over time - unlike competing phones."
Unlike the competing phones that are improving faster than the iPhone you mean?
I assume you're saying that regular people are stupid people, that they like having a dedicated sat nav that has to be taken from the car, plugged into their PC (which they might not even have anymore) to update it and have two devices floating around their dashboard, rather than just one device that auto updates, allows for a simple click on next appointment to load navigation and be on their way/
The Apple way has its merits certainly, it's just that the merits are fading, especially if they're going to be using their customers as beta testers, which is the opposite of what Apple are best known for (solid working software out of the box). Reply
Space Monkey - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkLove these pod-cast's! Great to listen to while in the office doing paperwork. Makes the day relaxing. Reply
andykins - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkIan more... he was under-utilised in previous podcasts. Loving the podcasts in general; really informative and also funny! Reply
Rappr - Tuesday, October 02, 2012 - linkFYI, maps are not bad everywhere on iOS 6 I live in a small town in the Midwest in the US, and the maps work flawless. Not sure what problem everyone is having. The turn by turn directions have worked perfectly, and the maps themselves look much better than google maps on iOS and android. Reply


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Bassett took the opportunity to reorganise during the break and came out much stronger in the second half. Two quick goals from Barnes at the start of the period put the result beyond doubt before Turner added his second of the day and Matt Daniell added a drag-flick from another penalty corner.
The scoring was complete when Daniell fired a ball into the circle and it deflected into the goal off a West Wilts stick.
The victory leaves Bassett 10 points clear at the top of the table, needing just two more wins to secure the league title.
Next Sunday the RAF Under 23s will be visiting Bassett for a friendly match in the run up to the inter-services tournament the following weekend. The match starts at 1pm at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.
Elsewhere, Bassett B lost 3-2 to Bath Buccs G. A depleted squad managed goals courtesy of Nick Thomson and Tom Fieldsend. Fieldsend was named joint man of the match with James Gregory.


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It's a moment that, I must admit, I'm very happy about. And in this moment, it's quite fitting that Marni is launching a line with H&M. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, just a month after we snagged a piece of Jason Wu for our closets, it's time to make room for the next big name.
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Game play thread is now open.
Once your character is done post in here that you have completed and feel free to introduce your character to the rest of the group - you have been traveling together for the past 6 weeks now.
Also feel free to ask any questions about Bendon, his caravan, or other parts of the world.
Last of all, I'm eager/impatient/excited to get this going. If you are able/want to start sooner than the 7th please indicate it. If everyone is ready sooner we will start sooner.
And now for some mini walls of text. These are intended to keep the game moving in the PbP format.
|Irina Moretskya
Dotting. I put Irina's true story under a spoiler, along with her edited version that the other PCs might know.
Missing +1 HP or +1 skill or other for favored class bonus, and 135 GP missing - take max starting gold. Otherwise good to go. Looking like you spent 103gp and 3sp.
|Warren Enzroth
Realizing that the barkeep may very well throw him out if he doesn't show some coin, Warren throws a few copper pieces onto the table and asks for a bowl of soup (If he does not have soup Warren instead requests some soft bread). He proceeds to eat it slowly and silently, doing his best to get rid of his pounding headache.
Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Note that all knowledge rolls have been made using the +2 bonus from Monster Lore.
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
|Cedric Valentine
Cedric rubs his head, groggy from the long and unintended sleep. He takes a moment to take in his surroundings. Seeing the proprietor, he stands up and extends his hand.
"I'm terribly sorry for the intrusion, sir. I'm not precisely sure how I ended up here, but I assure you I did not mean to take advantage of your hospitality. Please, take some coin for any trouble I've caused."
Diplomacy to put the man at ease: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
He hands the man five silver pieces. If the man seems amiable after the apology and payment, Cedric orders a small meal and sits at the bar. If he still seems upset, Cedric apologizes again and exits the establishment.
Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Perception 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Perception 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Perception 3: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Perception 4: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Perception 5: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
|Cedric Valentine
|Malaswyn Tyddewi
I sigh, somewhat ruefully, and rub my aching head.
You think you know someone...
As I rub the sleep from my eyes I realise it is daybreak already: And I'm denied the dawn as well!
Excuse me, fellows, I nod to my companions, Sarenrae awaits.
I head outside and seek a spot to commune with the sun and offer my prayers.
|Malaswyn Tyddewi
initiative 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
knowledge Religion 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
knowledge Religion 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
knowledge Religion 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
|Irina Moretskya
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Knowledge - Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Knowledge - Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Knowledge - Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Knowledge - Nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Knowledge - Nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Knowledge - Nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 +2 if Scree is nearby
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 +2 if Scree is nearby
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5 +2 if Scree is nearby
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 +2 if Scree is nearby
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10 +2 if Scree is nearby
Irina also fishes out some coins for a drink to wash the taste of poison and betrayal out of her mouth.
"I suppose it's a miracle we still have the shirts on our backs, let alone all of our possessions."
|Rufus "Hotshot" Cullen
Rufus fishes around in his pocket, grabbing enough coins to buy a mug of ale. He pulls his hat down over eyes, letting the darkness soothe his aching head.
"Aye. Wish my pouch was a bit heavier, though."
Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
|Irina Moretskya
Alma rubs his throbbing head.
"What manner of evil is this. Never again will I take a person at face value. Robbing of of our earned wages. There are consequences for such a vile betrayal."
Initiative 1d20 ⇒ 10
Perception 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14
Perception 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (9) - 2 = 7
Perception 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (13) - 2 = 11
Perception 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 2 = 16
Perception 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 = 18
|Markov Galan
"Well now I know how my test subjects felt."
Markov rubs his head and pulls out his kit and begins preparing a mutagen(dex). He also hands the barkeep some coins and asks for a meal and a drink.
Knowledge(Arcana) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Knowledge(Arcana) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Knowledge(Arcana) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Knowledge(Nature) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Knowledge(Nature) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Knowledge(Nature) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Still waiting for Heligar to post in here, but I expect she will be ready tomorrow, so going to start things happening here. I'll be posting some tomorrow but won't be around Sunday.
The shade of the tavern provides little relief from the heat of the day. The last few hours with your drug induced nausea have been wretched ones, fortunately the illness has passed. The tavern is an old building, that judging from the section of ceiling sporting new wooden planks nailed down alongside old weathered boards has undergone some recent renovation. A sign over the door labels the place as 'The Last Hope', but the smell of sweat and alcohol makes one wonder what one might hope for in a place like this.
With the sickness having passed though you find yourself famished and thirsty. The menu doesn't offer much in the way of food, but the smell of beef and potato stew wafting in from the kitchen does seem promising. Or you may order some bread and cheese. A wide selection of drinks is available, something for every discerning taste.
Standard equipment list prices for any food or drink you buy. The food is of common quality, so 3sp for a meal.
A dozen local patrons sit scattered around the spacious room, some playing dice, a few whispering quietly, and others bursting into occasional fits of laughter. Given it is only late afternoon you suspect these don't represent Gumlat's best and finest citizens. Probably not their bravest either, a few have glanced at your group in a somewhat unfriendly manner, but none have found the courage to come near the tables you have claimed.
Sanders, the spindly proprietor, brightens considerably once he sees some coin start rolling in, his hands quickly scooping in the coins. He chats with Cedric a moment, "Lot of strange folk been coming through here of late. We don't need all of that lot 'round here. They should move right on through without stopping if you ask me. To many mouths to feed what with the drought and all." Realizing who he is talking to he backpedals a bit, "Not you of course, I mean..." he trails off.
"Heeyaaa!", a loud whoop from one of the dice players. "Who's next?" He looks uncertainly in your direction.
The front door swings open as a gnome comes in off the street, his clothes worn and ragged, his face is one of weariness, his short cut black hair in disarray. Sanders looks over at the new comer and chuckles a brief moment, then calls out loudly, "Derig, you find that buried treasure you've been looking for yet?" Many of the locals burst into raucous laughter. Derig slumps a bit and meanders over to a table in a corner of the tavern, trying to avoid looking directly at anyone.
|Cedric Valentine
Cedric chuckles good-naturedly in response to the 'strange folk' comment.
"No offense taken, we didn't mean to stop here anyhow, and I'm sure we'll move on fairly soon. Speaking of strange folk though, you didn't happen to see or meet a man by the name of Bendon pass through or near here with his caravan? He's a rather short and portly fellow, black hair and a short beard. Any ideas?"
Cedric gives any other information and physical characteristics he knows about Bendon. He doesn't pay attention to the gnome for the time being, more interested in figuring out where the hell Bendon went. Under his cheerful exterior, he's extremely ticked off.
"Bendon the merchant? He passes through here every couple o' months. I expect he will show up again within the next week."
As Irina comments about being fortunate to still have all your equipment several of you recall, as though through a fog or in a dream, someone shouting about "...the Duke...must hurry...furious..."
To make sure I'm setting up google docs correctly and everyone will be able to see the maps. Let me know if you can't open it for some reason. Feel free to enter your name next to one of the empty tables, at the bar, or just outside the door, to indicate where you are located.
Alma moving over to the wearied gnome. "Barkeep, bring him some hot soup. You may put it on my tab."
Alma kneeling down to match the gnome's size. "Derig is it? Tell me your story, Why are your clothes so torn. It is ok, you are amongst friends."
Alma looks softly at the gnome awaiting a response.
Detect Evil.
sense motive check
1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3
|Warren Enzroth
As Alma goes to speak to the gnome Warren finishes his meal and steps up behind him. Upon hearing the paladin's words Warren chuckles quietly and gives the man a friendly slap on the back.
"Oh come on Alma--We all know how much you like treasure, but can't you give the man a break? He barely got back; give him some time to settle down. Just because we suddenly find ourselves unemployed does not mean you need to immediately jump at the prospect of cash."
Turning to Derig, Warren continues "I apologize for the rudeness of my friend, he isn't the most charismatic of fellows.
Although I must admit that I myself am curious to hear your story. Perhaps after you have had a bite to eat you could tell it to us?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Sense Motive for his response: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Clouds roll over the Yoke and a new gust blasts over the ridge from below. Bells tinkle. A little boy frolics in the pen with the goats, making a mess of himself. A father's distant laughter in the late sunshine. Dark clouds loom. A horn echoes off the mountain wall. She arrives with a bucket of cold water from the stream, her strong arms flexed. The pen is empty. The laughter now lost in the howling of wind over the ridge.
Heligar opens her groggy eyes and coughs slightly. She remains there staring at the table glumly until she notices the proprieter scowling at her. She motions to him "An ale - some soup". She gets up to stretch...and in spite of her haggard condition - bags under her eyes - she still has plenty of highlander vigour and beauty. Checking her pouch for funds she grimaces ...not much left.
Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
No training in knowledge skills.
Perception #1 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Perception #2 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Perception #3 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Perception #4 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Perception #5 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Derig startles at the sound of the chair moving as Alma seats himself, his head snapping up and eyes opening. His eyes dart furtively towards Sanders at the mention of being among friends.
Sizing up Alma in his shining plate he seems unsure of himself, and beckons the paladin the closer and gestures for the inquisitor to take a seat.
He speaks in a low voice, not quite a whisper, but glancing nervously towards the locals frequently as he speaks. "A few months back I found some writing left by my grandfather as I was going through his things. He made passing mention of a fort in this region he sometimes frequented. I've never known of any such fort in these parts, but my curiosity was roused. I've been searching for it though, and I think I've found it." His shoulders slump. "But I can't get in, the doors are stuck fast."
He pauses as a bar maid places the bowl of soup generously provided him and begins consuming it. He fidgets as if uncomfortable. "Maybe... maybe I could hire you to help me?" His eyes look over the engraving of a rose over the left breast in the paladins armor. "I... I could trust you, a paladin of the Mithril Rose." He licks his lips as if unsure though.
Out the window behind the gnome you see a man in medium armor dismounting from a horse in the middle of the street. Normally you wouldn't think much of this otherwise rather ordinary sight, but you can tell that he has a large wound on his left arm. The sleeve of that arm is rolled up and he is favoring the arm as he dismounts. He stalks off grimly down another street and disappears from view.
|Markov Galan
The local grins up at Markov and passes him a pair of five worn dice and a dice cup.
"Betting starts at two silver and bidding is in increments of two or more. You get three rolls of your dice. Each player takes their initial roll and bids, calls, checks, or drops. After everyone is done bidding you may take your second roll by re-rolling as many or few of your dice as you wish. Another round of bidding, then we do the third roll and winner takes the pot."
"Five of a kind beats all, with the eyes low and the sixes high. Followed by four of a kind, full house, straight, three of a kind, two pair, single pair, and high die. First player rotates for the next round."
One of the other men sitting at the table stands and comments "My luck has run dry Stan, I'm out for the day." And he moves over to one of the other tables to chat with some of the other men.
Stan and the other man each toss their two silver into the middle of the table and roll their dice in turn.
Stans rolls
1d6 ⇒ 3
1d6 ⇒ 3
1d6 ⇒ 3
1d6 ⇒ 1
1d6 ⇒ 5
Bills rolls
1d6 ⇒ 5
1d6 ⇒ 2
1d6 ⇒ 2
1d6 ⇒ 5
1d6 ⇒ 3
Your turn to roll Markov. Any other players who want to join in the game feel free to roll as well.
For everyone, we don't need to wait for the dice games to 'finish' to continue the story line. We can continue to move forward with whatever else on the assumption the dice games are in compressed time and don't actually interfere with other things going on.
|Markov Galan
|Cedric Valentine
Cedric excuses himself from the conversation with Sanders as he suddenly remembers a snippet of conversation through the haze of his memory.
Duke... something about a duke... an angry duke? Someone was angry at the duke?
He rubs his temples with his hands, attempting to remember anything else from the past day.
Is there anything I could roll for an attempt at further remembering? A straight Int check perhaps, or maybe concentration?
Alma shoots a warning glance at Warren. Alma turns back to Derig. "You have heard of the Mithril Rose? I was unsure that the light had made it out this far. Regardless, you are correct that you can trust me. And though Warren is rough around the edges, you can trust him as well. In fact, should you hire us, we will both pay 10% of that sum to the orphanage in honor of Iomedae." Alma looks over at Warren with a slight smirk. " Isn't that right Warren?".
Noticing the commotion of the gambling. Alma speaking to Markov loud enough for him to hear. " Markov my friend, why do you play that devil's game? One cannot expect to get what he seeks when it causes others to lose out to chance. Better to put in a hard days work and earn your reward." Shaking his head in disgust Alma mutters under his breath, "Why does this town let in the corruption so easily, first it is gambling, next it will be murder in the streets. I will have to see if we can remove this corruption before its too late."
|Markov Galan
|Malaswyn Tyddewi
Feeling mentally refreshed, but now hungry and thoughtful, I return to the inn and ask for some of that stew, then I take it over to where Alma and Warren are sitting with the bedraggled gnome: Room for one more?
I sit with them: So, where have we ended up? Still near Coran?
|Irina Moretskya
|Malaswyn Tyddewi
|Warren Enzroth
|Cedric Valentine
Dropping 3 silvers for her meal reluctantly, Heligar hears the gnome conversing with Alma and Warren. She moves her way to their table.
I couldn't help but overhear. So if there is some money to be made, little gentleman, I might be interested in your scheme. Please tell us more...although I would like you to explain what it is that makes it so ..unbelievable.. to the other folks in here? My name sir, is Heligar.I can vouch for these men too, even if they look silly.
|Rufus "Hotshot" Cullen
His hat still pulled down over his eyes, Rufus sips his ale, not paying much attention to his surroundings. His pounding headache finally subsiding, he decides to to finally join the conversation. Taking his hat off and laying it on the table, he nods in agreement to Irina.
"I know you've got that "holier-than-thou" disposition, good friends, and I do understand it, I truly do. But as Irina said, we are here to make friends, and more importantly, find Bendon. I do hope he has a good explanation..." His voice trails off as another headache shoots through him, and he slowly massages his temple.
|Markov Galan
Acknowledging Irina and Rufus, "Its not that I am telling them what to think, I am only helping them know how to. " Looking over at Malawyn, with a flash of anger showing in his forhead. "Bendon must be found. He must be brought to justice. We can worry about the other iniquities later."
|Irina Moretskya
At the possible mention of flogging the volume of noise in the room drops a couple of notches. One of the locals, his face pale as a ghost, stands and moves to speak with Irina. "We didn't really mean anything by it miss, we 'as just having a little harmless fun." How bows awkwardly and fails miserably at trying to act casual at leaving the establishment. As the door closes behind him you can hear the pounding of feet fading away in the distance. That brings another round of laughter from those remaining, though it is a bit more subdued then before.
Derig's face pales slightly as both Malaswyn, Hotshot, and Heligar crowd in around the table. He shrinks back into his chair as though trying to hide from all the attention. His eyes stopping briefly on Heligar seemingly awed by her. A brief glance in Sanders direction, "They think I'm crazy. Everyone said my pa was crazy too." He looks down at his feet and continues quietly so only those a the table can hear. "Maybe I am crazy. I don't know if there is any treasure. I couldn't open the door. The wood was all warped and twisted. I suppose surrounded by the marsh all this time it would be." He seems to shudder thinking of the swamp. He looks up at Alma, eyes pleading and wild, a touch of moisture in them. "I have to prove I'm not crazy. I only have a hundred gold I could pay you. But.. but if their is a treasure you could each have a share of it."
I'm going to make a minor change to the dice game rules so that it will flow a bit faster, you will raise, check, or fold (drop) at the same time you do your re-roll. Bid first, then re-roll.
Current Pot: 14sp
Current bid: 4sp
Stan looks over the rolls of Bill and Markov. "I'll raise it 4 silver." He keeps his three 3's and re-rolls his other two dice.
3, 3, 3
1d6 ⇒ 5
1d6 ⇒ 1
He groans quietly as he sees no improvement for his score.
Bill calls his 4 silver, "Come on full house."
5, 5, 2, 2
1d6 ⇒ 4
Markovs turn again, still holding the high roll with three 4's.
Ignoring the babble in the tavern around you a couple of other words make their way through the fog. "...impossible....five days...". And the sound of wagons and horses moving away at a reckless speed.
|Markov Galan
|Malaswyn Tyddewi
Stan hesitates a moment, then tosses in a gold. Keeping his threes he takes his final re-roll.
3, 3, 3
1d6 ⇒ 2
1d6 ⇒ 5
He scowls at a his dice.
Bill drops from the round.
Markov wins 1 gold 14 silver, in addition to the the 1 gold 6 silver he placed in the pot.
Stan and Bill both toss in another 2 silver for the next round, with Bill rolling first.
1d6 ⇒ 2
1d6 ⇒ 6
1d6 ⇒ 2
1d6 ⇒ 1
1d6 ⇒ 6
Markov your roll.
|Markov Galan
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Thinking too himself, "Well I do like mazes". Leaning back in his chair observing his companions interest. "I think we should help our friend out here. And I would recommend that we not take his 100 gold, as he clearly needs it for clothing and food. Especially considering that there is bound to be vast amounts of riches if we are able to open the door that has prevent Derig from going further. Are we agreed?"


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Azerbaijan Novoye Vremya, 6 October 2008
Presenter: What would you say about the global crisis throughout the world?
Adnan Oktar: NOTHING WILL HAPPEN TO TURKEY. NOTHING WILL HAPPEN TO TURKISH ISLAMIC COUNTRIES. ON THE CONTRARY, THERE WILL BE PROSPERITY AND ABUNDANCE IN THOSE PLACES. Here comes the age of abundance and prosperity Insha'Allah. By the leave of Allah we enter the Golden Age. Turkish countries will be happy, joyful and live in comfort. These crises are temporary indeed. They do not actually affect us but we of course do not want America be affected because of the crisis. We do not want the Christians to be in dire straits. We do our utmost regarding that Insha'Allah.
Adnan Oktar: Çay TV, 23 July 2008
Adnan Oktar: Everyone must honestly believe that TURKEY IS HEADING IN GOOD DIRECTION AND THAT WE WILL REALLY BECOME A SUPER STATE. Turkey will be a greater state than it has ever been in the past. Insha'Allah, it will be the leader of the Turkish-Islamic world. We are at the initial stages of this historic mission. And the Turkish nation is one that will free the whole world from anarchy, terror, distress, pain and all its sufferings. It is a really noble, decent nation toughened by troubles and sufferings. It has a spirit oriented towards managing the world and being of use to it. It seems that Allah has bestowed this task on our nation, insha'Allah. We shall soon see this coming true, insha'Allah.
Star, 2 July 2011
The secret in becoming the world champion in growth is "confidence in the future"
The world is talking about the record growth rate of 11 percent of Turkey. According to the Turkish businessmen, the record growth rate stems from confidence in future that accompanies economic and political stability. The repercussions of Turkey attaining an 11 percent of growth rate during the first quarter of the year continues. Local and foreign businessmen and economists praise Turkish economy. According to businessmen, the secret of Turkey, which is referred as the tiger of the EuroAsia and the only country in the world that attained a growth rate figure with two digits, surpassing China is "confidence." Businessmen think that reforms that have been accomplished in the recent years have enabled the Turkish economy to settle on sound grounds, making both the business world and the citizens to look at the future with confidence and thus increasing investments and expenses. Local and foreign investors' considering Turkey as a secure harbor in a climate when economic-crisis hit Europe and uprisings trouble Middle East and North Africa has become a repelling force in the growth rate.


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My name is Alexander Daniels and I currently live in Newark, DE, where I study and research at the University of Delaware.
Since my first physics course at high school, I realized the power of a well-crafted (mathematical) expression that describes a particular phenomena. I found that such statements could be employed in a number of solutions and over a range of topics, if one dared to meditate on the fundamental truths each one expressed. As a result, I developed a passion to dig for unapparent truths, to demonstrate and apply them, and to discover hidden patterns and untapped potential from a given system.
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A SWINDON mum is backing a national campaign to get more children diagnosed swiftly with diabetes.
Judith Alexander, of Wroughton, is supporting Diabetes UK's efforts to highlight the main symptoms – or four Ts – of Type 1 diabetes: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired and Thinner.
The mum says she is passionate about the cause after her daughter, Emily, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was three.
Judith has to help Emily, who is now 11, on a day-to-day basis to manage her condition, and says that spotting the tell-tale signs in children is vital before they become seriously ill.
She said: "Emily had always been a typical toddler. Then she started to feel a bit poorly, she was quite moody and pale, with dark circles under her eyes.
"One night she went to bed and drank a whole pint of water, and I just thought she must be diabetic. She didn't want to wake up in the morning, but I took her to the GP who sent us to hospital, where she was diagnosed.
"The impact of diabetes is massive, but Emily is doing really well. She has about five injections of insulin a day and her diabetes is well managed.
"If people in Swindon know a child who is going to the toilet a lot; has increased thirst, is more tired than usual or is losing weight, then they need to be aware that it could be a sign of Type 1 diabetes "And they need to make sure they visit a doctor immediately for a test."
If Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed quickly, the right treatment can be given to bring the condition under control and stop diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition, from developing.
Barbara Young, the chief executive at Diabetes UK, said: "A quarter of children with Type 1 diabetes become seriously unwell before being diagnosed and we need to bring this situation to an end.
"I fear that unless there is a big increase in awareness of symptoms, we will continue to see hundreds of children a year become seriously ill completely needlessly.
"We hope the 4 Ts will make them easier to remember and so help ensure children with the condition get diagnosed at the right time."
For more information about Diabetes UK's campaign, go to www.diabetes.org.uk/The4Ts.


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Pretty Peach Soup Recipe
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- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
- 3 cups fresh or frozen peaches, thawed
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup peach nectar
- 1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup sugar, optional
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Place raspberries in a blender; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds. Cover and refrigerate puree. Place peaches and lemon juice in the blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the nectar, yogurt, sugar if desired and extract. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.
- To garnish as shown in the photo, drizzle 1 tablespoon raspberry puree in a 3 in. circle on top of each serving. Use a toothpick to draw six lines toward the center of circle, forming a flower. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Pretty Peach Soup in Taste of Home June/July 1998, p53
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an eclectic collection of the creative soul
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Jeff Gladstone has been the witness to and lived through a life of pain, healing, sorrow, joy, loss, accomplishment, death, life, success, and failure.
In 2002, he became HIV positive and has since then battled to become and remain undetectable. He has used writing as a tool of expression, therapy, freedom and self-realization to face this life.
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From page to page the reader will encounter entries that are whimsical, full of love-ridden desire, thought-provoking, deeply spiritual and even down-right silly.
Come explore what lies inside. You may find a little of yourself within this creative corridor.
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DOCTORS have reported a 'huge spike' in the number of patients seeking treatments for hayfever in East Lancashire.
The increase mirrors a national trend, which has seen a five-fold increase in the number of people seeing their GP for hayfever symptoms or allergic rhinitis, compared to the previous two weeks, according to the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Although the college did not publish local figures, doctors and pharmacists said many more people in East Lancashire have been suffering than usual.
Helen Hughes, a pharmacist at St Peter's Health Centre in Burnley, said: "It been particularly bad over the last few days and we've been dispensing a great number of anti-histamines, nasal sprays and eye drops.
"The pollen count has been very high."
Dr Paul Fourie, of Witton Medical Centre in Blackburn, said: "You can only put it down to the warm and dry start to the summer. We are still advising people to ask the chemist for advice as a lot of anti-histamines are available over the counter, as are eye drops and nasal sprays."
Mid-June traditionally marks the start of the hayfever season as pollen is released into the air.
Maureen Baker, RCGP chairman, said: "While in some cases it may be necessary to see a doctor, especially if the symptoms persist, there are many anti-histamine medications that can be bought over the counter that should provide effective relief.
"Patients that suffer from hay fever can also take simple steps to help minimise their exposure to pollen, such as wearing a hat with a wide brim and sunglasses, and to applying Vaseline to nostrils to help trap pollen particles."
Caused by an allergy to pollens, hayfever is estimated to affect about two in 10 people in the UK.


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UF's Murphy may miss USC game
Published: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 3:03 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11:14 p.m.
Florida's already crippling injury situation could grow even worse this week. There's a chance starting quarterback Tyler Murphy could miss Saturday's game at South Carolina with a sprained right shoulder.
Murphy has not practiced this week and he's listed as day-to-day, according to offensive coordinator Brent Pease.
"I think it's probably a game-time decision," Pease said Tuesday. "Same situation we've been in before. He's got to get in some practice time at some point in time (to play Saturday).
"I think it's day-to-day based on what the trainers have to say. I know he was sore (after Saturday's loss to Vanderbilt). I didn't know he was sore right afterwards. On Sunday when they come in to report, that's when I found out."
If Murphy is unable to go, redshirt freshman Skyler Mornhinweg would start at quarterback against the No. 11 Gamecocks. He has yet to take a snap in a game. The No. 2 quarterback would be walk-on Christian Provancha, a redshirt junior from Cocoa Beach.
Along with Murphy and Mornhinweg, the only other scholarship quarterback on the active roster is true freshman Max Staver. Pease said the decision has already been made to redshirt Staver this season and he is not an option.
Murphy said Monday he's "not 100-percent sure" he'll be ready to play in Saturday's game.
"It's more of a day-to-day thing," he said. "I'm just trying to get healthy so I can get back out there and contribute to help out this team.
"It's just frustrating being banged up a little bit and having to sit out and try to get healthy. I'm going to live in the training room and get healthy and try to get back out there as soon as possible.
"Going into practices (the last few weeks), I've been fighting a little bit of pain, but nothing too crazy. But when I get to the game, adrenaline takes over and I'm usually good to go."
Murphy injured his shoulder in the Oct. 12 LSU game and did not practice until the Thursday of the Missouri game the following week. He's been dealing with pain and discomfort in every game since the injury occurred, and got hit on the shoulder in the Vanderbilt game.
Murphy and UF coach Will Muschamp said Monday they are hopeful he will be able to practice some today. Until he returns, Mornhinweg will continue to get all the reps with the No. 1 offense.
"We've been in a situation before with Tyler where he was getting the reps in place of Jeff (Driskel)," Pease said. "Now, a couple of weeks ago, Skyler was taking all the reps going into the Missouri game.
"It's not something that is a new situation for us, but you've got to plan and make sure the things we do with Skyler, Murph should also be able to perform. Fit things around both of them in a game plan that's really going to benefit our team."
Pease said Mornhinweg is prepared to play.
"He's ready to go," Pease said. "The thing that's tough on a kid in his situation is just experience. You hope you never really have to play with a redshirt freshman.
"Nothing against him because he's a smart kid, he works hard. But in a developmental situation, you hope that you get into your sophomore and junior year before you're in that situation, whether you're competing for the job or in a backup role ready to play."
Pease said Mornhinweg has been making progress in practice and is capable of managing the offense.
"Just in practice, the reps he's taken, I've seen him get better," Pease said. "Now, is he going to go out there (and be ready to do it in a game)? "I know just preparation-wise, all of them (Murphy, Mornhinweg and Provancha), I know how they all prepare. They all study the game. They all understand what we're trying to get done in the game plan. It's more go execute that plan to the best of your ability and understand there's going to be some times when you've got to improvise."
Several offensive players expressed confidence in Mornhinweg on Tuesday.
"I'm pretty confident in him," fullback Hunter Joyer said. "He knows the playbook. If he gets in there, I think he'll do all right. He throws it pretty well. He's good at reading defenses and checking out of bad plays, just reading coverages and making smart decisions."
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WINTER PARK, Fla. – Saint Leo senior catcher Brittany Yates has been recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Softball Player of the Week it was announced by league officials on Monday afternoon.
Yates batted .562 with eight RBI and five runs as the Lions went 3-2 in the Saint Leo Spring Invitational. She also hit safely in all five games and tallied multiple hits in three contests.
The Riverview, Fla. native drove in at least one run in every game and batted in multiple runners three times. She recorded a double and a home run and was a perfect 3-for-3 in stolen base attempts. For the week, Yates recorded a .812 slugging percentage and a .611 on-base percentage. She was flawless behind the plate, posting 23 put-outs.
The conference honor marks the first weekly award for Saint Leo Softball in 2012 as she is one of 24 Lions to earn SSC Player of the Week honors in 2011-12. Yates is also one of three Saint Leo student-athletes to earn the weekly award this period.
Yates and the Lions will continue with early-season tournament play when they travel to the ESPN Citrus Classic and face North Georgia on Friday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee, Fla.
Click here for the entire Sunshine State Conference Weekly Release for the period ending February 19.


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 22/7/2013 (1492 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The names, the dates, and the scenarios in which it unfolds may change, but the storyline remains the same for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2013. Entering Week 5 of the CFL season, this team is, once again, waiting to learn the injury status of their starting quarterback.
It's a new ailment (abdominal), the backups are different (Justin Goltz and Max Hall instead of Alex Brink or Joey Elliott), but the decision-making process the team is faced with this week is old hat. I could resurrect a column I wrote from a year ago, change a few names, dates and injury classifications, and it would fit perfectly into the scenario that has unfolded yet again.
Fresh off a comeback win against the Alouettes, the Stampeders are galloping to town Thursday for a Friday-night contest against the Bombers. Initially, Tim Burke said if Buck doesn't practise today, he won't play Friday. Since then, he has waffled a little bit on his timeline, saying he hopes they won't have to wait until Wednesday to make that determination. Historians advise us if we don't learn from our past, we are doomed to repeat it and make the same mistakes. Unfortunately, this appears to be a familiar path the team is walking down.
As I'm sure I wrote at least once last season, when you are uncertain about the availability of the most important player on your team -- the quarterback -- it has an impeding trickle-down effect on the readiness of everyone else. For most regular-season games, the players essentially have three days of physical preparation and four days of mental readiness. With kickoff set for Friday, Monday is Day 1 of physical and mental prep, Tuesday and Wednesday are Days 2 and 3, and Thursday is a mental-only day, with little to no physical work outside of a walk-thru.
If you have to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday to make a final determination on a player, it impedes the work week for both the incumbent and the one that may be replacing him. If Buck doesn't practise at all on Monday or Tuesday and then they decide he can play and start practice on Wednesday, will he be ready for Friday? No. If he practises in some capacity on Day 1 and Day 2, and then the decision is made that he can't play on Friday, will Justin Goltz be ready? No. And if Buck doesn't practise at all this week, and Justin Goltz takes all the reps but doesn't find out until Wednesday or Thursday that he is the guy, will he be mentally prepared? No. A lot of players at a lot of positions can play without a full week of practice and a full vote of confidence from the coaching staff. I don't recommend doing it at the QB spot.
Backup players are always told they need to practise and prepare like they are going to start, because they never know when someone will go down and they will be thrust into the starter's role. Yet it is one thing to say it, and another thing to do it. You can say you were preparing all week to be the starter, and even expected it, but if you don't know where you stand and realize they don't necessarily want you there, the difficulty of the task is compounded.
Whether a player admits it publicly or not, when there is ambiguity over the extent you will be playing on a weekly basis, it affects you and your preparation. When the incumbent takes the majority of reps during the week and doesn't make it through the game, or takes half the reps and doesn't even play, you are left in a very compromising situation. No other position on the field requires as much preparation, vis-a-vis familiarity with the timing, habits and strengths and weaknesses of the weapons at their disposal, than the pivot spot. When Goltz ended up playing half the football game last week, he wouldn't have taken anywhere near the same number of reps in practice or have been anywhere near as prepared as the starter.
The longer the starter situation remains murky and undetermined, the harder it is for any player coming in relief to have success.
If you don't put a player in a position to succeed by declaring him the QB from the outset, committing all the repetitions to him in practice and creating a game plan to accentuate his skill set, you can't be surprised if he doesn't live up to your expectations on short notice.
Doug Brown, once a hard-hitting defensive lineman and frequently a hard-hitting columnist, appears Tuesdays and the days following game days in the Free Press.
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NATIONAL Australia Bank is securing its future staffing plans with the consolidation of six offices in Melbourne's CBD into its new six-star property at 700 Bourke Street. By mid-year it will have the bulk of its staff in three locations on Bourke Street.
The new building, at 14 storeys and equal to 63,000 square metres, was developed by the owner and largest super fund in the country, Cbus Property.
Designed by Woods Bagot, it has one of the largest building floor plates in the country at 5000 sq m and will accommodate the latest in activity-based workplace formats.
NAB recently extended its lease at 800 Bourke Street, Docklands, until 2027 with the owner of that asset, GPT's wholesale office fund.
NAB's head of commercial property, Monica Klyscz, said the plan to consolidate the businesses into the Docklands area was an indication that the banking sector remained a force in all capital cities.
''The new property is highly flexible and highly intuitive for our employees, who all have different requirements from an office,'' Ms Klyscz said.
''We went to the market with three properties shortlisted, but the convenience and location of the Docklands precinct to transport for our staff was the key attraction. And being next to our headquarters gives us a very flexible footprint.''
Ms Klyscz said NAB was also undertaking a refurbishment of the MLC Campus at North Sydney.
In the Property Council of Australia's office market report for the six months to January, Sydney's CBD vacancy fell from 8.l per cent to 7.2 per cent.
In contrast, Melbourne's rose from 5.6 to 6.9 per cent, its highest in six years.


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Lydia Wilson, Senior Fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, draws lessons from a visit to Iraq in a compelling new feature for The Nation. Read more
Students in the Ph.D. Program in Classics have received a notably high percentage of honors and awards of late, with 15 of 20 eligible students recognized by peer-reviewed journals, at conferences, and in fellowship competitions. Read more
The Graduate Center has been awarded $3.15 million from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a major humanities initiative to enhance pedagogical training for doctoral students.
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Senior Scholar Branko Milanovic, a leading researcher on income inequality at the GC's Luxembourg Income Study Center, was featured in a "Marketplace" news segment on the increasing concentration of the world's wealth. Read more
The Leon Levy Center for Biography has announced its 2015-2016 resident Biography Fellows. Read more
On Tuesday, October 13, the GC's Luxembourg Income Study Center (LIS Center) featured prominently on Bloomberg Radio. Read more
Professor Lev Manovich (Computer Science) will present new findings on social computing at the IEEE 2015 Big Data conference, scheduled for October 29 through November 1 in Santa Clara, California.
Professor David Bloomfield (GC/Brooklyn, Urban Education) has been appointed a Content Expert on the New York City Children's Cabinet. Read more
Lindsay Green-Barber (Ph.D. '12, Political Science) has been named the first director of strategic research at the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), the California-based journalism nonprofit that investigates cases of injustice and exploitation of power. Read more
The Graduate Center announced the addition of five faculty members for the 2015-16 academic year.


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MSOC: Tar Heels punch ticket to ACC final
Posted November 9, 2012
Germantown, Md. — No. 3 North Carolina advanced to its third straight ACC Final with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Virginia Friday night in Germantown, Md.
The Tar Heels and Cavaliers battled to a scoreless draw after 110 minutes before heading to the penalty shootout for the right to advance to Sunday's final.
Virginia's captain Will Bates took the first penalty and put the Cavaliers up 1-0. Junior Rob Lovejoy was the first Tar Heel shooter and sent his effort just off the left post to give the Wahoos an advantage after the opening round.
Grant Silvester pushed the advantage back to even when he missed his shot off of the right post prior toMartin Murphy converting and making the score 1-1 after two rounds.
Todd Wharton and Raby George traded makes to make the score 2-2 before Zach Carroll and Alex Walterspushed the score to 3-3 after four rounds.
In his fifth career shootout, goalkeeper Scott Goodwin made another penalty save to give Carolina a chance to advance to the ACC Final.
Fellow captain Jordan Gafa strolled to the spot looking to give UNC a shootout win. Gafa calmly placed the penalty into the back of the net and the celebration ensued for the Tar Heels.
The penalty shootout win was the fifth straight for the Tar Heels who won three straight in the 2010 NCAA Tournament and in the NCAA Semfinal a year ago.
Carolina and Virginia went back and forth throughout the contest as neither team was able to gather much momentum.
Goodwin opened the night with the first save in the 13th minute when Darius Madison backed his way into the box before receiving a pass eight yards out. Madison turned and fired into Goodwin's chest.
The best chance of the first half for the Tar Heels came in the 40th minute when Rob Lovejoy sent in a searching cross from the right wing. Andy Craven ran onto the ball and hit a right-footed shot just wide of the net.
Virginia nearly found the winner in the 74th minute when the Cavaliers mounted a counter attack on the Tar Heels. Senior Will Bates raced down the right side and unleashed a shot just inside the 18-yard box that was wide left of the target.
Carolina earned a pair of late corner kicks in regulation but were unable to break through as the match went into extra time.
The Tar Heels had a pair of opportunities in the second overtime period when Andy Craven earned a free kick in the 104th minute of action. Verneri Valimaa took the free kick for the Tar Heels but sent the effort over the crossbar.
Raby George had a later header attempt but it was all the Tar Heels could muster before the match headed to the decisive penalty shootout.


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Reynolds High School Tragedy
Our hearts are with the educators, students and families members impacted by the shooting at Reynolds High School on Tuesday, June 10. As an education community, we mourn the loss of freshman student Emilio Hoffman. We also honor the bravery of Reynolds High School PE teacher Todd Rispler, who, despite being injured by a grazing bullet, alerted police to the presence of a gunman and initiated the school lockdown - likely saving the lives of countless other students.
The Oregon Education Association is here to offer our support to anybody impacted by the tragedy at Reynolds High School. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at 503-684-3300.
If you or your students would like to send notes of support to the educators and students at Reynolds High School, you may mail them to the OEA office in Gresham:
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- Refer. Teachers are not expected to provide counseling. Refer students to mental health professionals.
- Reassure students that they are in a safe place and tell them how the school is working on safety issues.
- Monitor behavior. Know the signs of children at-risk and get help for those who need it. Communicate concerns to parents and mental health professionals.
- Maintain consistency and predictability. Routines are comforting to students during times of crisis.
- Understand cultural differences. It is not only language, but also culture that may affect how students react to trauma and death. Different cultures have unique beliefs about crisis, death and burial practices. Grieving and memorial practices also vary by culture. The National Association of School Psychologists has a Web page about cultural issues and trauma: click here.
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CROOKS posing as cops duped an elderly man out of hundreds of pounds.
Two men told the man in his 80s they were detectives when he found them in his home in Keeble Way, Braintree.
While he was distracted they stole the cash. The incident happened at around 3pm yesterday (Sunday January 20).
One of the men is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, with a shaven head and between 45 to 55 years of age. He was wearing a black fleece, black trousers and boots.
The public are reminded police officers always carry a warrant card with their name and photo and you can check by phoning Essex Police on 101.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con Liz Young at Braintree CID on 101.


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It's more than just alliteration; it's a statement, a proclamation that Thursdays are when the weekend should really start. Kicking it off right is the key, and what better way than with a cocktail that not only takes the edge off, but tastes good too. A hard thing to disagree with, we know. Drink up, get down and go to sleep happy.
The essential component to any summer cocktail party isn't the right balance between tequila and salt, but the musical ingredients that create the perfect soundtrack. We enlisted expert musical programmer Andrew Wintner of The Beat Advisory, who curates musical experiences for dozens of restaurants, bars and hotels across the country, to round up a an eclectic collection of tunes that will make your soiree a memorable one. Here's a taste:
1. "Boa Sorte" – Ben Harper joins Brazilian star Vanessa da Mata on this swimmingly beautiful track which means "Good Luck" in Portuguese. It's a great vibe to kick off the evening as your guests are coming and grabbing their first drink.
2. "Psycho Killer" – Bruce Lash's stripped down cover of this Talking Heads classic is getting a second life with its inclusion in the new Oliver Stone film "Savages." Its simple beachy vibe will definitely put you in the mood while you sip on that fanciful rum concoction.
3. "Harvest Moon" – LA-based DJs Filip Kinolic and Jeffery Paradise blissed-out take on this Neil Young track is a great blend to end a sun-soaked day.
4. "World Upside Down" – No cocktail party is complete without some great Jamaican beats and this track from the biggest name in reggae (whose surname isn't Marley) has the perfect party beat.
5. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" – This amazing blend of Afro-Cuban rhythm with one of the most well-known tracks in the last 25 years makes for a thoroughly vibrant beat.
6. "Losing Keys, Katalyst Remix" – Nothing says summer more than Jack Johnson and this fun remix. Its pulsating horn section makes you want to stick your feet in the sand and groove along.
7. "Tropicalia (Mario C 2001 Remix)" – One of the most distinct voices in world music joins the musical genius of Beck on a remake of his 1998 classic with some flavorful beats added by Brazilian producer Mario C.
8. "Say So" – The music industry is all abuzz over new soul singer Allen Stone and his track "So So." It's the ultimate summer soul steamer.
9. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" – No party should ever do without Stevie Wonder. Period.
10. "All Night Long" – We all love Lionel Richie whether we admit it publicly or not. Now with his recent monster hit of re-imagined classics, Lionel is back in the limelight. When you blast this classic (a collaboration with the king of summer party Jimmy Buffet), everyone in the room will be on their feet, singing along to the chorus as your party goes "all night long."
Of course you'll need some top-notch seasonal cockail recipes, too. Here are 50.
You can learn more about Andrew and The Beat Advisory at www.facebook.com/thebeatadvisory


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TPWD Game Warden Field Notes
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
- Covert Work on Catfish Case Ends — The termination of a two-month covert investigation into the unlawful sale of fish from Lake Fork Reservoir in Northeast Texas ended May 10 with the arrest of an Emory man. Gene Henderson pleaded guilty before Rains County Justice of the Peace Don Smith to charges of selling and offering to sell protected game and finfish. The charges alleged that Henderson sold Flathead, Blue and Channel catfish taken from Lake Fork to covert investigators on three separate occasions. Prior to the arrest, the subject displayed and offered to sell 800 pounds of catfish being held in wire cages tied to piers near his waterfront residence. After the arrest, game wardens released twenty flathead catfish, the largest weighing 65 pounds, as well as 49 channel and blue catfish. Henderson's fines total $6,750.
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