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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WHDH) -- A Quincy woman was arrested on a charge of assault and battery on a child for allegedly violently injuring a one-year-old female who subsequently died, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone announced Monday.
Aisling McCarthy Brady, 34, of Quincy, was arrested Monday in Quincy on a charge of assault and battery on a child causing substantial bodily injury, according to the district attorney's office.
"This is an extremely troubling case, where we allege the defendant violently assaulted a one-year-old child, causing a devastating head injury and broken bones," District Attorney Leone said. "Children are our most vulnerable victims and where, as here, the offender has been entrusted with the care of a child who depends on them, the allegations are all the more egregious."
Cambridge Police responded to Ash Street on Jan. 14, and found the child to be breathing but unconscious, according to authorities.
The child was taken to Children's Hospital where she was found to be suffering from subdural and retinal hemorrhaging, and cerebral swelling, according to the district attorney's office.
The 1-year-old was also observed to have multiple healing bone fracture, and on Jan. 16, the child was pronounced brain dead and subsequently died, according to the district attorney's office.
The child was allegedly in the care of Brady on Jan. 14.
Through their investigation, including interviews with witnesses, police determined that the Brady had sole custody of and contact with the child during the time that she sustained injuries consistent with abusive head trauma, the district attorney's office said.
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You cant believe in evolution, only understand it as a science..., if people believe it, they have learned nothing.
I believe you, (there is a difference between believing something because you have examined the facts and have agreed that it is most likely true (until something comes along and changes that in your mind) or believing the religious people and their teachings and not bothering to examine if any of it holds any water to the truth).
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IN THOSE DAYS, Philip went down to a city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Christ. And the multitudes with one accord gave heed to what was said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs which he did. For unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, crying with a loud voice; and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was much joy in the city.
But there was a man named Simon who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the nation of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all gave heed to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is that power of God which is called Great." And they gave heed to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed.
Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
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Never had any issues here after few years of F@H and WCG. As long as temps are okay. Let's see what that kitchen sink is made out of
Well guys i haven't been around much in the last fews days and it may be a few more days before I am totally back to being as active. My rigs aren't even running at the potential they where there close but not totally full speeds. I should be a little closer by this evening.
Finally got into the top 20, 7 more ranks up and I get pie Gotta double my output somehow :/ Moar Power!!!
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Damn, only 8th. With 54thvoid coming on board, that's gonna bump everyone down one place in pie. May have to get more aggressive.... Neverless, great showing guy's! Let's see how high we can get our daily numbers!
I know what you mean, I'm likely to be bumped from #2 But I it's a good problem to be having because it means that so many are crunching it hardcore with their rigs
Yes, I think you'll need more. And I should be at ~80-85k PPD soon, so you'll need to account for that too
yeah, once you get that 7770 rocking the multi WUs, you'll be way up there. You'll be co close to the sun you'll need shades
Hopefully I can iron out my problems and be back in the high 90's again tomorrow. There's also a 50% chance I may pull out something special EDIT: I'm loving the huge numbers through all the ranks nothing like some fun close competition
WCG points are Free DC-Stats pts x7. Today's points stats (will be updated at 12:00 UTC) http://stats.free-dc.org/stats.php?page=team&proj=bwcg&team=22175&sort=today
I picked that particular sink because of it's shape. Kinda reminds me of a G34 processor(2 cores siamesed together).
Don't know how well it would go over lol. Been slowly installing on servers and systems I've gotten approval from on top of my own. The brass might not like coming into to a BOINC client, maybe a GPO with some users lol. Either way I'll get a piece of that pie one of these days.


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NASA Glenn restructures IT delivery to focus on mission needs
Randy Humphries, NASA Glenn Research Center's chief information officer, uses his background in project management to improve how technology is delivered to mission areas.
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The space agency's CIO Linda Cureton said the I3P contracts are helping NASA stay on pace as technology matures. The agency already is seeing benefits from the three awards made in 2011.
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I don't know of any specific metrics off the top of my head but before the advent of image blocking open rates were perhaps 45-50% on average. Now they are down to around 20% on average. Not all of this can be attributed to image blocking as there are other factors like inbox clutter and spam filters but I would say it is by far the biggest factor.Of course the reason open rates are important when talking about image blocking is that opens are tracked by an invisible image!
My own feeling is that image blocking is widespread as all major ISPs have this as the default setting and very few people change this.
On 10:50:25 21 September 2007 Handbags wrote:
Does anyone have any metrics for the % of people who have explicitly switched off default image blocking within their email application / webmail client?
Any insight would be much appreciated.
Hi, I'd agree with Sean on this one though would add it depends in part on the audience you are targeting. Business recipients are bound by the email software their organisation has installed - this lags the market as the software needs deploying. Consumers using web clients like Hotmail or AOL on the other hand get new the latest version of email software as soon as their provider rolls it out. The impact is that generally B2C campaigns show lower open rates than B2B.
What audience are you targeting?
Regards, Gavin
Marketing Sherpa produced metrics on this subject in their Email Marketing Benchmark Guide 2007. 2 charts of may be interest here:
1 How often do consumers see blocked images?
o Rarely 17%
o Never 35%
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o Always 19%2 Do consumers activate images in marketing emails?
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1. Cava Brut Reserva (Vegan), Can Vendrell, Penedes, Spain, NV $19.99 Tasting notes: Somewhat dry, flavors of green apple, pear and almonds.
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3. Pinot Gris, Ponzi Vineyards (Sustainable), Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2006 $17 Tasting notes: Creamy texture on the tongue, exhibits a long finish with flavors of fresh ripe pears and figs.
4. Syrah, Frey Vineyards (Organic), Mendocino County, CA, 2003 $11.25 Tasting notes: Smacks of blackberry, plum and clove flavors. Known for its earthy finish and tartness.
5. Zinfandel, Coturri (Organically Grown Grapes), Sonoma Valley, CA, 2003 $25 Tasting notes: Known for its "port like" style, intense ripe berry flavors and well-balanced acidity.
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Bacon can be just as deadly as a pack of cigarettes. At least that's what one national group is saying with a new billboard.
The group The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine is putting it up in our nations bacon capitol, Iowa.
But the group behind the claim is known for promoting meat-free diets.
With the billboard, the group hopes to show potential dangers behind eating processed meats.
The group claims consuming just under two ounces of bacon....or less than two strips a day, can greatly increase your risk of getting cancer, but dietitians say that while there is research connecting processed meats to cancer...bacon is only a small part of it.
The same group erected a controversial billboard ranting against cheese in Wisconsin.


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One of my favorite things about Spring is its promise of new life; a rebirth and renewal for the earth and her inhabitants and a foreshadow of good things to come.
It's feeling really Springish around these parts. We've had an unusually wet winter, with more gray days and heavy rain clouds than I am accustomed to, but it has also been a really cleansing time of year---the rain washing away the sleepiness of the season and on some days, awakening the child within. Heavy rains have meant more rain puddles and a soggy, wet lawn in our front yard that squishes and shifts under the weight of my feet. If it weren't for mornings where I am rushing out the door to work, I'd slip off my shoes and trudge through the mud for the pure and simple joy of it.
The cooler temperatures and cleansing rain have been lovely and purifying:
With drier days and bluer skies, I am suddenly more aware of the fresh, new blooms and bright colors all vying for my attention:
Happy Spring, to you. Be joyful. :)


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The Crypt where Ekat Kassen was laid to rest has become an important part of the town's history. This year a group of hand selected individuals have been chosen to venture to the crypt and retrieve the Everflame in time for the autumn celebration.
It was this day so many years ago on the 4th of Neth 4535 that Ekat Kassen left to fight the mercenaries of Asar Vergas and rid them of this town forever. It's a huge honor being selected to retrieve the Everflame for this year's celebration. After all, it's only every couple years that the Mayor bestows the privilege among a few hand selected individuals rather than undertake the task himself. Over the years the ritual has grown quite a bit more elaborate and when the task is granted to persons other than the Mayor and his Dignitaries, a few of the townsfolk set out a days in advance to setup traps and puzzles for the young adventurers. Although most everyone in the town plays along at the hint of danger, everybody knows that they are nothing more than tricks and illusions. Every adult knows that the "Solemn" ceremony is really just for show. Children tell wild tales to one another about what happens during the quest. Some even claim that there have been a number of deaths over the years which is untrue. There have been injuries but never a death.
It is early in the day. You have been instructed to rendezvous in the centre of town and meet your fellow adventurers. "Pack light" said Mayor Uptal when he delivered the news to you personally. "Bring only what is absolutely needed. Weapons, Armor, Spell Books etc… We will meet at midday in town square. You should probably show up early."
Arriving early, I fiddle with my armour and feel a bit awkward at all of the other people standing around. I start chatting to Harn, who I know collected the everflame when he was younger, but he just grins and starts making up stories about monsters in the woods and how someone lost an arm a few years back...
Pip casually strides into the town centre and heads towards who he assumes is another of the "chosen" to get the Everflame. With a yawn, ugh drank too much last night he thinks to himself, Pip extends his hand to the human and says "Greetings! Names Pip Nimblefinger, I take it from your pack and garb that you are one of the chosen to get the Everflame? I was chosen too."
I smile, relieved to see a friendly fellow traveller: Hello, Pip, it's good to see a friendly face. I run my fingers through my hair and fiddle with the holy symbol hanging on my chest: Any idea what's meant to happen now? Do we just hang around?
"Hey Vastar, did you get picked for this too?" Lorant comes around the corner of the candlemaker's shop. He's a dark-haired young man with a solid build to him. Today, however, he seems even bigger as he is decked out in an old chain shirt and a polished shield. A longsword hangs at his hip. Lorant tugs at the collar of the armor and flexes his shield arm. "This shirt is going to rub my skin raw in less than a day." He sighs. "But better to have it than not. You know me, always worrying about what will happen next."
You notice that as soon as the chosen start to gather in the town square anybody else that is there is quick to finish their business and leave.
Harn: I bid you farewell Vastar. The ceremony will begin soon. I will leave you to make introductions. Try to come back alive, all of you.
With that Harn hurries off with the other villagers. Before long it is just the 3 of you standing there. The large clock tower in the town center indicates that it almost midday.
Kerret strolls into the town square, whistling a jaunty tune in between bites of a crisp, red apple. He holds a longspear in his other hand with a bit of unfamiliarity. A few stray wisps of straw are caught in his hair and there is a blemish on his neck as if it had been kissed overmuch. When he sees the three already gathered in the square his eyes light up and he smiles as he makes his way over to them.
Vastar! Lorent! Mr. Nimblefinger! Oh this will be fun! I had a feeling the mayor would pick me, but I'm glad to see all of you. Can you believe my Dad insisted I carry this thing? He gestures tentatively with the spear. It's just a trek through the woods to the flame. We'll be back and dancing with the girls before we know it, right? But you know him. Runs the biggest caravan guard consortium in the country for a few years, and once he retired, he had to fill his days with something, usually telling me what to do! Anyway, is it just us?
Kerret's sorcery is not common knowledge in Kassen, but there have been a few small fires in the countryside near his father's estate the past few years.
"Aha! Kerret! I thought I left you in good company at the inn last night! I trust she wasn't too rough on you?" Pip says with a sly smile on his face as he deftly balances a dagger on the tip of his finger.
"You were chosen to go, Kerrett?" Lorant rolls his eyes. "Well, I think it's a good thing he gave you that spear. You never know what might happen outside of the town."
Kerret gives a guilty grin at Pip's comment and hastily fishes a handkerchief out of his pocket and ties it around his neck, hiding the blemish.
Whoops! He chuckles at the halfling's deft display. I shouldn't advertise, wouldn't want anyone to get upset, or caught up in a rumor. He then turns to Lorant. Well of course I was! Who else but us would they trust to bring back the flame? Anyway, I suppose we might run into a wolf, or gods forfend a bear. That's why it's good you're here! We'll just stay behind that big shield of yours! Kerret nods to himself as if the matter were settled, as it is in his mind.
Good to see we've a proper gang. I grin broadly at my companions: I can't wait to see Kerret face off with a boar or something in the woods. I give him a friendly pat on the shoulder: Don't worry, I'll ask Old Deadeye to close your wounds. Then I give Lorant a mock-critical gaze: And don't worry about the shirt, it suits you.
"Well if it's traps and snares we come across, I think I can take care of those." Pip flicks the blade in the air, does a hand stand and catches the blade with one hand before it hits the ground.
"But bears?!?! Wolves?!?! gulp..I'll leave those to you my friends. I like my hide right where it is! Besides, wolves and bears aren't known to carry much for coinpurses." he says as he does a back flip and makes his dagger disappear into his traveling cloak.
Pip then starts to check that his gear is all in place.
Lorant sighs. "Kerret, why did you get him all worked up? Pip, if there are any wild animals, we ought to be able to scare them off. Just stay behind me."
Kerret gives Pip his best reassuring grin. Hear that Pip? If we run across any ferocious beasts, Lorant will nobly sacrifice himself to save us, and Vastar will heal our wounds! Besides, it's not like anything dangerous will actually happen. Kerret lowers his voice conspiratorialy. I have it on good authority that any difficulties we encounter will be purely for the entertainment of the townsfolk. Nothing to worry about, we'll be back quaffing ale before you can say "Abadar's ancient eyeball"!
And when the old men are sitting around the smithy, telling tall tales and being cryptic: we'll know, and they'll know we know.
I pause for a second and furrow my brow.
Something like that...
Just as Vastar finishes his sentence the bells atop the Temple of Erastil toll their midday song, echoing throughout the quiet town of Kassen. As the peals begin to fade, the first of the townsfolk make their way into the square, dressed in black, as if attending a funeral. They slowly fill the square, moving quietly across the cold, hard ground, their eyes downcast and mournful. After a few moments, a murmur passes through the crowd as it slowly parts to let Mayor Uptal through. He leads the way with a tarnished silver lantern. Behind him, an old pony drags a cart laden with backpacks and supplies. Once he reaches the center of the crowd, Mayor Uptal stops and calls out to the assembled townsfolk.
Mayor Uptal: "Once again the winter winds blow through the Fangwood, marking the end of another harvest. There are wolves in the woods, howling at our walls, and serpents in our shadows, waiting to strike. Just as it was one hundred and seventy-four years ago, when Kassen himself left these walls to protect us, so it is today. Where are the heroes? Where are the brave folk that will venture out to Kassen's tomb and retrieve the flame to keep this community safe for another winter?"
Pip steps forward as he glances to Kerret and Vastar. "Here sir."
Lorant steps up beside Pip. "I will keep our town safe." He catches Pip's eye, nods at him, and smiles.
Kerret steps forward and spreads his arms, seemingly to encompass the rest of the group and the town as a whole. His voice is loud and clear, carrying through the square. I, Kerret Malconnen am here! My brave companions and I shall brave the dangers of the Fangwood! We are your sons, your brothers, your cousins and your friends! We shall carry the hopes and prayers of Kassen with us, and we shall return with the flame! His voice crescendos as he speaks, rising into a triumphant shout at the end.
Perform(Oratory) (Untrained): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Kerret steps forward and spreads his arms, seemingly to encompass the rest of the group and the town as a whole. His voice is loud and clear, carrying through the square. I, Kerret Malconnen am here! My brave companions and I shall brave the dangers of the Fangwood! We are your sons, your brothers, your cousins and your friends! We shall carry the hopes and prayers of Kassen with us, and we shall return with the flame! His voice crescendos as he speaks, rising into a triumphant shout at the end. [Dice=Perform(Oratory) (Untrained)]1d20+4
[Dice=Perform(Oratory) (Untrained)]1d20+4
Very nice. You also get a +10 bonus since the crowd already believes in your success. A cheer would rise from the crowd except the ceremony doesn't call for it.
I too will stand for Kassen.
I stand with my fellows and nod my head seriously.
Mayor Uptal:"Retrieving the Everflame from Kassen's toomb is a special honor that is not handed out to just anyone. You have all been selected because of your talents, your strengths and your dedication to the town of Kassen and preserving its legacy. This venture is not without its perils and the town of Kassen has placed its faith in you to come back victorious."
With that the Mayor takes a step back to the wagon of supplies. He reaches deep and recovers an old weathered lantern. The Mayor looks at the party and extends his arm to hold the lantern out while he paces a line in front of you.
"Even though there are 4 of you, only 1 will have the privilege of carrying the lantern and lighting it from the Everflame. Which one of you will have the honor of carrying the lantern on your journey?"
Kerret turns to the others and lowers his voice so as not to be overheard by the crowd. Well friends, shall I carry it? Lorant will need his hands for sword and shield, Vastar his for the healing arts, and I would not dream of burdening Pip's nimble fingers. Are we agreed?
I lean in close and whisper back I'm happy for someone else to take it: as long as there's no lovely ladies to distract you, Kerret.
I look to the others Kerret?
"By all means my friend, take it."
Kerret nods to the others and turns back to Mayor Uptal. I shall carry the lantern for our group, Mayor Uptal, but the honor belongs to all of us. With that said, Kerret steps forward to the mayor while shouldering his spear and accepts the lantern into his hand.
Lorant nods in agreement and shifts his shield on his arm. "Better not lose it, Kerret."
I shall carry the lantern for our group, Mayor Uptal, but the honor belongs to all of us.
The Mayor hands the Lantern over to Karret. With a smile on his face he replies.
Mayor Uptal: "That is exactly the kind of attitude I want to see from the group charged with this task. In addition to the lantern we have some extra gifts and supplies for your journey."
The Mayor hands each of you a backpack from the cart. He leans in close and notes.
"The rest you are free to divide amongst yourselves."
Mayor Uptal turns around and addresses the crowd.
"I present to you the brave heroes who will follow in Kassen's footsteps to retrieve the Everflame! Some of them may not return, but I say to you that their sacrifice shall not be forgotten. Go, brave heroes, and do not return until you have the eternal fire."
With that, the mayor points to the south, the direction of Kassen's tomb. The townsfolk begin waving goodbye with cold, solemn looks on most of their faces.
Each Masterwork Backpack contains 5 days trail rations, a small tent, a winter blanket and a full waterskin. In addition the cart contains a trail map to the Crypt of the Everflame, 50ft. silk rope, a box containing 3 tindertwigs, a potion labeled Cure Light Wounds, 3 torches, a grappling hook and a bottle of local Brandy. *Items are linked for quick reference
If nobody objectsI take up the rope and then the map, studying it closely.
So, to the broken glade.
Kerret picks up one of the backpacks and says, Oh, this is much nicer than mine. He swiftly transfers over the items from his old pack to the new, and then hefts it all on his back, carelessly discarding the old backpack in the cart without a thought. After a few, tentative steps he realizes that there is a proverbial straw about to break his camel's back, and with a shrug places his whetstone and a sack full of caltrops in the cart.
Updated equipment in alias. Whoo hoo, just barely inside medium encumbrance.
Yes Vastar, to the glade. Let's waste no time!
Looking back, Kerret pauses for a moment and says, Mayor Uptal, does 'the rest' include the pony and the cart? He fixes the man with his best winning smile. They would certainly help speed us on our way!
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Lorant picks up the new backpack and smiles. He begins transferring his other items into the new backpack, and like Kerret, he discards the old one too.
"I'm ready when you are!" he exclaims, the excitement of the moment finally getting to him.
"I will take the torches and the box of tindertwigs. Vastar, you might want the grappling hook to go with the rope, unless you'd like someone of a smaller and lighter stature to handle the climbing?" Pip says with a wink. "On second thought, maybe someone who plans on walking in the front should take the torches?" Pip says sheepishly as he puts the torches and box back and picks up the potion and the brandy. "Now THIS I can keep safe!" Pip too starts to transfer his belongings into the new pack, careful to place the two flasks of acid and the sunrod into places where they won't jostle around too much.
Looking back, Kerret pauses for a moment and says, Mayor Uptal, does 'the rest' include the pony and the cart? He fixes the man with his best winning smile. They would certainly help speed us on our way! [Dice=Diplomacy]1d20+4
The Mayor strokes his mustache while he ponders Kerret's request.
Mayor Uptal: Normally no... Although I can see a few of you are a bit encumbered with your supplies. With the best interests of the town in mind, I would want to ensure you are back before the festivities begin. I will allow you to take it on the promise that you return everything in the same condition you were lent it. Tha,t and it appears you have already started loading it with your supplies.
Lorant takes the torches from Pip as he puts them back. "Anyone want else want another torch?" He slides one of them into his pack and then dumps the tent into the cart. Lastly, he walks over and picks up the potion. "If you are planning to 'hide behind my shield', then perhaps I should take this too."
Without that tent, I can carry anything else. Any objections to me taking the potion?
Excellent! We'll have it all back before you know we were gone! He turns back to the group and begins unloading the tent and the blanket from the pack into the cart. Vastar, you're good with animals. Do you want to take the reins?
I'm going to create a 'Stuff in the Cart' doc for the Skydrive
Just make sure we know where it is whichever one of you takes it. It wouldn't do to need to pour it down your throat and waste valuable time hunting around for it. Kerret gives Lorant a sly wink and takes a place beside the cart. Shall we go?
"Right here, Kerret." Lorant pats a pouch setting on his belt. "No need to search anywhere else for it."
He grabs the grappling hook and looks at the others. "Let's be off."
Pip jumps into the back of the cart and makes himself comfortable among a pile of the old packs. Settled in his "nest" he starts to play a game with coin. Holding it between his thumb and pointer finger in one hand, covering it up with the other and making it "disappear" from both hands, then appearing to pull it out of his ear. "Heh, been working on this one for awhile now." he says to no one in particular.
"Let's be off."
With that Vastar tugs on the reins and the pony starts moving jerking the cart into motion. The town's folk watch in silence as the party leaves town and fades off into the distance.
Just 2 hours outside of Kassen the narrow path winds through the raking claws of the trees, now bereft of their leaves, which crunch loudly underfoot. Up ahead, a fallen tree trunk blocks the path. It almost looks as if the tree had exploded. Suddenly a trio of snarling humanoids leaps up from behind the log, all greenish skin and fearsome tusks, bellowing vulgar challenges.
Our first battle everyone, are you ready?
3 Orcs stand on the other side of the shattered tree ready to attack. The pony, startled begins stepping over its own hooves trying to back away from the threat.
Initiative Rolls:
Pony: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Pip: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Vastar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Lorant: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 Kerret: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 Orc 1: 1d20 ⇒ 11 Orc 2: 1d20 ⇒ 19 Orc 3: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Combat Order:
The map is posted to the Party folder in Skydrive. Since vision doesn't come into effect for this encounter there is no point in individually keeping track of separate maps for all of you. That will happen in future encounters. I have taken the liberty of rolling everybody's initiative to speed things up. Post your turn as soon as possible and I will resolve things as they happen in order. If you want to add contingencies (E.x. I attack Orc 1 but if it dies before I can I will attack Orc 2) go for it. I'm still new to this so we may need to work some kinks out as we go along.
Those aren't townsfolk... Kerret whispers nervously, then visibly steels himself. He drops the spear and lantern into the cart and takes a step back and to the right as he raises his crossbow to his shoulder and sights at the orc closest to him. He whispers a quick prayer and depresses the lever, sending the bolt towards the foul humanoid.
"What is that?!" Lorant yells. He grabs his bow and clumsily nocks an arrow. He tries to steady himself and fires at the middle creature.
Startled from his pleasant snooze by the sporadic movements of Pony, Pip sits up, hears the orcs and leaps from the back of the cart Z17. Staying as low as he can not hard for a 2'8" halflingPip draws and loads his light crossbow.
I struggle to control the pony untrained handle animal 1d20 ⇒ 7
Round 1:
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 (Miss)
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Attack: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 1 - 2 = 10 (Miss)
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Reposition Attempt CMB: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Suddenly, up the trail comes running a young woman. You all recognize her from town. Its Kaylee Pruitt. What could she be doing here though?
Kaylee's Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
1. Kerret 2. Orc 2 3. Pip 4. Lorant 5. Kaylee 6. Orc 1 7. Orc 3 8. Vastar 9. Pony
New map added to Party folder on Skydrive
Kerret Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Lorant Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15 Pip Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Vastar Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
If you've succedded on the DC I will PM you the results.
Round 2 begins now.
"Kaylee, what are you do-? Nevermind! Get back!" Lorant whips his head around as Kerret yells his warning. He peers at the orcs again. "Are you sure?" He lifts his bow again and fires another arrow, this time at the right-most orc which Kerret had hurt. Then, he drops the bow and steps forward in front of the pony, drawing his sword at the same time.
"I'm not letting you boys have all the fun!" Kaylee smiles at Lorant. "Besides, they may not even be real." Her eyes begin to glow faintly as she whispers to herself, gazing intently at the orcs, trying to see through them. Just in case... she thinks to herself as she pulls out her sling and grabs a bullet, ducking close to the cart for cover.
Moving out of the way of the frightened pony, Pip tries to line up a shot at the right most orc. "Thank the gods you are here my dear! We could use a bit of your mystic powers at the moment." He yells over his shoulder.
Lorant squints at the orcs from over his shield as he steps in front of the others. "I...I think Kerret is right. There's something...wrong about the way their shadows fall." Still, the young man keeps his sword and shield up, ready to defend against an attack.
Come on, you daft animal. Stay still!
untrained handle animal 1d20 ⇒ 16
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"Do people tell you that you look like…Kathy Griffin?"
Why, yes…yes, they do. Pretty much every day. But especially when I am in airports or train stations or anywhere that people — gay men in particular — think Kathy might be out and about.
I think it's the hair more than anything. I'm sure if we stood side-by-side, they'd notice I'm a good half-foot taller, eat more and curse less.
I really don't mind. Even though Kathy's show on Bravo is called "Life on the D-List," let's face it — the lady is an A-List celeb now. She's won two Emmys and has been nominated for two more this year.
If you watch the "D-List," which used to simply chronicle her attempts to promote her tour — you've probably noticed it's morphed into something decidedly more high concept this year. Yes, she's still a shameless self-promoter, but now she's using her celebrity to draw attention to causes she believes in, like the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and ovarian cancer awareness.
Her methods are uniquely Team Griffin, which means she is often cleaning up messes she made along the way. That's what makes the show so hilarious.
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The third page of BMW's HP4 press material says everything you need to know about BMW Motorrad in one short sentence; it reads, "Even the S 1000 RR left some room for improvement..." Few journalists, racers or consumers would have the guts to throw these eight words together in a sentence, and yet here stands BMW itself, admitting that the overly successful RR has yet to reach full potential. The Bavarian manufacturer isn't simply talking the talk either; this year it sent a group of engineers back to the drawing board to create an even better package than what was already offered. The result of their efforts, dubbed the HP4, is hands down the most sophisticated sportbike to be sold on showroom floors.
The S 1000 RR's four riding modes, Rain, Sport, Race and Slick, have all found their way into the electronic programming of the HP4, although Rain mode now delivers an identical throttle response to the others as well as access to all 193 horsepower. The only hint of Rain mode's neutered nature in fact, is a slightly smoother torque and power curve from 2500 rpm through 8000 rpm. In all modes, torque is said to have been increased from 6000 rpm to 9750 rpm by means of electronic programming and a new titanium exhaust. More power — just what the S 1000 RR needed to literally beat your senses into oblivion.
The HP4's reworked traction control system is tasked with helping you manage that newfound acceleration, and now offers on-the-fly adjustment in Slick mode. Fifteen levels of intervention are offered in total, with the range reading -7 to +7 and 0 offering the most similar feel to that of Slick mode on the standard RR.
Bigger news than the HP4's added levels of DTC adjustment is its Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) system, which pulls data from various sensors to provide semi-active suspension adjustment in real-time. The system itself is a first for production sportbikes, although not new technology for BMW, who's been using nearly identical equipment on its M series automobiles for years now. When compared to Ducati's electronic suspension, the HP4's setup is different in that it provides real-time damping adjustment on-the-fly, without rider input.
The DDC's lifeline is a control unit that is mounted behind the front fairing and analyzes such parameters as lean angle, lean angle rate of change, acceleration, speed and spring travel. Upon crunching these various numbers, the DDC manipulates damping rates at an astounding speed by either closing or opening internal damping orifices via an electromagnetic valve. Transition aggressively through a chicane, for instance, and the damping rate will go from soft to hard (for stability at the peak of your transition) then back to soft again as you tip the bike on its opposite side. Similarly, as you increase lean angle through a corner, the front suspension will soften up for better compliance and to not overwork the carcass of the front tire.
A new-for-2013 menu option allows the rider to adapt front fork damping rates manually by means of a switch on the left clip-on, and more importantly, signifies that BMW computers don't have full control over suspension adjustment. Front fork changes are made as a single rate however (no separate rebound and compression adjustment), while rear damping is separated by compression and rebound adjustments made possible by the HP4's shock travel sensor. At their baseline, Rain and Sport modes focus on around-town comfort, whereas Race and Slick are centered on aggressive track riding.
The laundry list of track-oriented features rolls on with the addition of launch control, which can only be accessed with the bike toggled over to Slick mode. Accessing LC is as simple as holding the starter button for five seconds then dropping the bike into first gear (take note, Aprilia). Once activated, revs are kept to 8000 rpm and wheelie control is activated so that the engine's torque doesn't overwhelm the rider in either of the first two gears. From there, consistent, World Superbike-esque starts are a matter of feathering the clutch out of the box and simply holding on as the bike drives forward.
Although the HP4's electronics admittedly steal much of the press material limelight, the bike's long list of tangible add-ons is nothing short of impressive. Seven-spoke forged aluminum wheels save 5.3 pounds where it matters most and complement the 10-pound-lighter exhaust. BMW's quick shifter now comes standard, as does a larger 200/55-size rear tire and lighter battery, which all combine to make the HP4 the lightest four-cylinder production bike currently on the market, claims BMW. Getting the newly slimmed packaged slowed down is a set of Brembo monobloc calipers equipped with specially developed brake pads that work on the HP4's 320mm brake discs.


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Time: 9:00 pm
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Contact: , Zoey Lengjak 608-436-6621/ Advisor: Christina Eddington 608-363-2275
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An up-to-date look at free software and its makers
The new Debian Sarge version is finally released after months of anticipation and years of effort. You'll learn more about Sarge and also hear about some promising Linux music tools.
Linus Torvalds recently made the first move towards a new, free version control system entitled Git [1]. See last month's Kernel News for more on Linus's Git version control initiative. The Git system was developed very soon after the software company BitMover revoked an arrangement that let Linux kernel developers use a scaled-down version of the BitMover's BitKeeper version control tool. Git is designed explicitly for Linux kernel development and is not intended as a generic replacement for other version control systems such as CVS or Subversion. The current Git version is already stable and looks likely to completely replace Bitkeeper in kernel 2.6.12. Sarge Released Good things come to those who wait, assuming you are patient enough. On June 6, 2005, long after many had given up hope, the Debian project finally announced the release of Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 Sarge. Many believe it is high time that Sarge has finally reached the public. Version 3.0 of Debian Linux, alias Woody, is about to celebrate its third birthday and can hardly be called state-of-the-art.
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Ready-mix plants all around the country sell hundreds of different concrete mixes. Fine-tuning your mix and your techniques can get pretty complicated. But you can usually do good work if you just grasp the essentials.
Because I'm covering the basics here, I may oversimplify a few points. Experts in the industry could point out exceptions to many of the general statements I may make. But by and large, the ideas I'm about to explain hold true.
Let's start by discussing the essential ingredients of concrete. A typical concrete batch, by volume, contains roughly 10% cement, 20% water and air, 30% sand, and 40% gravel. The exact proportions vary up or down a little, but 10-20-30-40 is a good rule of thumb.
So 70% or more of any concrete structure is nothing but sand and gravel. That's very cost-effective: Good aggregate is actually stronger than cement, and much cheaper. The main idea when you make concrete is to use as much aggregate as practical, with just enough cement paste to glue the mix together.
To achieve this, you want a "well graded" sand and gravel mix (containing roughly equal proportions of the various aggregate sizes, from large gravel on down to medium or fine sand). That way, the smaller particles fill in the void spaces between the larger chunks, so that there is very little void left to fill with cement paste.
When you pump concrete, the stone shouldn't be too big - 3/4-inch gravel is a typical maximum for pumped concrete. But if you're taking your mix straight off the chute, gravel as large as 1-1/2 inches should give you no trouble, and large aggregate is actually a good thing to have. For one thing, it helps reduce shrinkage. A lot of shrinkage happens when water evaporates out of the cement paste - which means the more stone and sand there is, the less overall shrinkage. Also, large chunks of gravel interlock against each other, which helps restrain shrinkage.
There's another benefit to large aggregate. The larger the particles you use to get well-graded aggregate - the bigger the gravel and the coarser the sand - the less water and cement your mix will require to begin with. This is because it takes less fluid to coat big particles than to coat little particles. A mix that uses less cement is more economical; and other things being equal, lower water demand will mean better concrete.
We'll get back to the water, but first let's consider cement. In the mixing truck, the cement and water form a paste. After you place the mix in the forms, the water and cement react together chemically (hydrate) to form a solid matrix. This hydration reaction (which also generates heat) binds the sand and gravel into a hard mass.
There are five main kinds of cement on the market, known as Type I through Type V. If you include the air-entraining varieties of Types I, II, and III, there are eight types; but air-entraining cements are less common now that there are air-entraining admixtures that we can use instead.
Probably 90% of the cement sold in the U.S. is either Type I or Type II. Standard Type I cement is good for almost every residential purpose, except where soils and ground water contain sulfates that can attack concrete. In sulfate areas (mainly out West), Type II is used because it's sulfate resistant. Type V, the cement with the highest sulfate resistance, may be necessary where extreme sulfate conditions exist.
Most ready-mix plants don't stock Type IV cement, and a residential builder would probably never need it. This "low heat of hydration" cement is used for massive industrial placements like big dams, where the heat buildup in a large volume of concrete could create problems.
But Type III cement, the "high early" variety, is common. Residential contractors often call for it when rapid strength gain is important - either because the schedule is tight or because there's concern about freezing. You can also achieve high early strength by just adding more cement to the mix - say, an extra 100-pound bag per yard - or by using an accelerator like calcium chloride. (In my part of Minnesota, where summers are short and winters are cold, we'll often do all three: use Type III cement, add an extra bag of cement per yard, and also add some accelerator.)
For most residential work, some amount of air entrainment is essential for long-term freeze/thaw resistance. Air-entrained concrete has billions of microscopic air bubbles mixed into it. If you order air-entrained concrete, your concrete supplier will either use air-entraining cement or add an air-entraining admixture at the batching plant. The mixing action of the truck blends air into the concrete, while the admixture helps the tiny bubbles hold their shape.
When the concrete sets up and hardens, the little air voids give excess water in the concrete space to expand when it freezes. Air-entrained concrete can hold up over many more freeze-thaw cycles than non-air-entrained concrete. By the time fresh concrete reaches a strength of 500 psi (usually within a day or two), the air entrainment is well enough developed that the concrete can withstand freezing.
Entrained air bubbles are very small - mostly between a tenth and a hundredth of a millimeter. Air bubbles larger than a millimeter are not "entrained" air, but "entrapped" air. Entrapped air is not very helpful, and you can mostly get rid of it by rodding, spading, or vibrating the wet concrete as you pour. That consolidation process still leaves the little entrained air bubbles intact.
In Minnesota, we commonly use 6% or even 8% air in a slab designed for outdoor use, or when a freeze might hit before a basement is closed in. A 2% or 3% entrained-air mix is a good precaution, even in moderate climates.
If you think your slab won't ever see freezing, you can do without air entrainment altogether. But the lubricating effect of the little bubbles in the wet mix, which acts to make the concrete more workable with a lower water content, is a good enough reason by itself to use air-entrained concrete most of the time.
Air entrainment affects the art of finishing slabs. The tiny air bubbles increase the buoyancy of the paste, and slow the upward movement of bleed water. This can influence your finish timing: Where you'd ordinarily wait for bleed water to evaporate before troweling the surface, you may not even see bleed water on an air-entrained slab. Don't be too quick to jump on the slab, though: That water's still there under the surface, and some of it needs to evaporate out. Otherwise, you can trap the water under a hard-troweled skin, where it may build up and cause scaling later. If you're just broom-finishing, no problem, of course.
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