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I am getting an error message when performing a CFA multiple group analysis (comparing males and females) using the following syntax:
Factor1 BY var1 var2 var3 var4;
Factor2 BY var5 var6 var7;
Factor3 BY Factor1 Factor2;
Factor3 represents a "dimensional" factor which comprises factors 1 and 2.
The first two syntax lines run fine but the "Factor3" seems to be the problem - as suggested by the Tech printout. I don't have any problems when running the 3 syntax commands on either the male or female group data individually. But when I run the syntax across both groups (using mgroup)that's when the problem occurs.
Could you advise please?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 8:22 am
A second-order factor must have at least three first-order factors for the model to be identified. Your model is not identified.
akiko tanabe
posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 1:40 pm
Thank you for the help, Dr. Muthen. I don't understand, though, why the second-order factor worked when using data from one group (e.g., males). No error messages was generated. It seemed to have worked with two (not three) first-order factors.
But now the second-order factor with two-first-order factors does not work when using data with both groups (males and females). Could you please explain why the second-order factor having two first-order factors worked in one case but not the other?
Thank you very much.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 3:14 pm
You must have had some other restriction in the earlier model. I would have to see both outputs to see what the difference is. A second-order factor model with two first-order factor indicators is not identified.
akiko tanabe
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I will send you the outputs. Thank you, Dr. Muthen!
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Let $S_n$ be the number of binary strings of length = $n$ which do not contain the sub-string $010$.
Find a recurrence relation for $S_n$.
I tried for $n=4$. There are two positions in string, how to place $010$.
[]010 or 010[] ... so last place is choosen from 2 possible numbers -> $2^1$ and multiplied by $2!$ because of permutation of two items.
Number of all strings is $2^4$. Number of string with $010$ for $n=4$ is $2^1*2! = 4$. Result is 12 strings doesn't containt substring.
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Saudi Arabia and US proxies in Syria: Does Sept 11 and the cleansing of Christians in Iraq mean nothing?
Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker
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September 11 should have been a wake-up call to the people of America about the reality of their so-called friends in Saudi Arabia. This applies to the overwhelming majority of Sunni Islamic terrorists who did September 11 being nationals of Saudi Arabia. Of course, the Saudi Arabian feudal monarchy could claim innocence but with so many ratlines in the past emanating from this nation, then this would be stretching the imagination to beyond what is feasible.
James Philips, the Heritage Foundation, commented that "The Saudis were in denial for a long time that they even had a terrorism problem…As long as Osama bin Laden was killing Americans instead of Saudis they weren't that concerned." This was stated in 2005 but surely Iraq proves that America cares little about defending the armed forces of America from the Saudi Arabian threat.
After all, it is factual that the majority of international terrorists who went to Iraq came from Saudi Arabia. Yet despite many American soldiers dying with "Saudi Arabian blood on their hands" and killing untold numbers of Iraqi citizens, still America plays the compliant nation state. Therefore, why aren't American nationals demanding the "heads" of their own policy makers who favor "special interests," over the safety of American nationals and military personnel?
In the Tehran Times, they published WikiLeaks cables which comment on statements made by the Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki. He states according to WikiLeaks that "If they (the Persian Gulf Arab states) want to talk about violence, maybe we should have a conference about Saudi Arabia. Most terrorists here are Saudis… The Saudi people have a culture that supports terrorism. The Saudi government cannot control it, and they cannot get rid of the terrorist institutions that are creating and funding terrorism."
Also, in the same article it is stated that "Statistics also seem to confirm that during the past eight years, majority of suicide bombers captured or killed in Iraq were either Saudi nationals or natives of countries that are closely allied with Saudi Arabia such as Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates." However, despite this, the United States was unwilling to clampdown on Saudi Arabia and so-called friendly governments. This implies that American soldiers "are expendable" just like American citizens were "expendable" after September 11. However, for secular Iraq, this nation wasn't expendable despite having nothing to do with September 11.
More alarming, the same "Saudi Sunni Islamic terrorism" which unleashed September 11 would replicate their killing of Americans, but this time they would target American military soldiers in Iraq. Of course the main target for Sunni Islamic jihadists was to kill and slaughter innocent Shia Muslims but given the nature of terrorism, they also killed vast numbers of Sunni Muslims who opposed their fanaticism. Yet why didn't America take action?
Turning to modern day Syria then once more the United States is following the Saudi Arabian agenda of destabilizing the secular nation of Syria. Not just America, but also the usual culprits like the United Kingdom and France will play their hand. Turkey along with Qatar are also doing their best to make sure that secular Syria falls in the hope of a Sunni Islamic state being formed.
Therefore, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the bastion of "secularism," France, are all supporting the Saudi Arabian foreign policy goal of destabilizing Syria. Of course, for America this isn't such a bad thing because the "people of Syria are expendable." The main American concern is reducing the influence of Iran. Therefore, while the United States is involved in "geopolitics" and "special interests," the nation of Saudi Arabia is dreaming of a Salafi Islamic Sharia state.
Also, the Christian angle is lamentable and appears to have never even hit the radar. Ironically, it was Syria which opened the door to fleeing Christians, not Saudi Arabia, during the Iraq war. After all, apostates face death in Saudi Arabia and not one single Christian church is allowed in this land of "institutional hatred." The treatment of Shia Muslims is also based on discrimination just like women in this nation who face being whipped for not dressing properly.
Aamer Madhani, USA Today, comments that "Before the U.S.-led invasion in 2003 there were about 1.4 million Christians in Iraq, a Muslim-dominated nation of nearly 30 million. Since then, about 50% of Iraq's Christians have fled the country, taking refuge in neighboring Jordan, Syria, Europe and the USA, according to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)."
"Here in northern Nineveh province, life for Iraq's diminishing Christian community is particularly bleak. At least 5,000 Christians from the provincial capital of Mosul fled the city after targeted attacks in late 2009 and early this year left at least 12 Christians dead, according to a UNHRC report."
It must be remembered that the leading Sunni Muslim cleric in Saudi Arabia stated that Christian churches should be banned in Arabia. Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah, commented that it is "necessary to destroy all the churches in the region. There are not to be two religions in the [Arabian] Peninsula."
With 50% of Christians fleeing Iraq since the American led invasion and now with America siding with Saudi Arabia against secular and multi-religious Syria, it could well be that American elites are taking this message to heart. After all, if the central government of Syria collapses because of outside meddling and then an invasion of Syria, it is clear what the end result will be. This applies to the systematic persecution of Alawites, Christians, and the Druze – and in time the doctrine of Saudi Arabia will impose an inquisition against moderate Sunni Muslim leaders.
In modern day Syria it is abundantly clear that in areas under the control of the Syrian government, then all communities reside together. For example, a visit to Damascus will witness Alawite Muslims, Sunni Muslims, Christians, the Druze, and minority sects within the mainstream faiths, all living and sharing the same environment alongside atheists and secularists. However, in areas under the control of the so-called Free Syrian Army (FSA), which really stands for mercenaries and terrorists, it is clear that minorities have fled their indoctrination and hatred because of their sectarian nature.
John Pontifex, Catholic Herald, states that "The Syrian Orthodox Church has told Fides that 90 per cent of Christians have been expelled amid what it fears is "an ongoing ethnic cleansing".
"Until now, Homs has been home to one of Syria's largest Christian populations, and Church sources have said the faithful have borne the brunt of the violence, escaping to villages in mountains 30 miles outside the city."
"Islamists have reportedly gone from house to house in the Homs' neighborhoods of Hamidiya and Bustan al-Diwan, forcing Christians to leave without giving them a chance to take their belongings."
Therefore, if Christians and other minorities like the Shabaks, Yazidis, and Mandaeans, were expendable in Iraq after the American led invasion, then clearly minorities have much to fear if central forces in Syria are defeated. Not only this, the four above named communities couldn't flee to Saudi Arabia because of institutional discrimination in this country. This applies to their respective places of worship being illegal in this land of religious bigotry.
The Christians still have Lebanon to flee to but for how long is debatable given the destabilization of Syria by Saudi Arabia and America. Alawites and the Druze also have much to fear and the same applies to Sunni Muslims. After all, Saudi Arabia is intent on destroying the diversity of Islam irrespective if Shia or moderate Sunni Islam. One only needs to look at Northern Nigeria, Somalia, Mali, and other nations, where traditional versions of Islam in these nations also face the wrath of Saudi Sunni Islamic fanaticism.
Syria is a war of "civilizations" alongside the self-interests of all the enemies of this nation. Either the central government will remain intact thereby protecting the rich mosaic of this nation. This applies to protecting the rights of women and all faith groups. Or alternatively, the "dark forces" of the FSA/terrorists/Muslim Brotherhood/Salafists will turn the clock back and turn Syria into a Sharia Islamic state.
If American elites don't care about September 11 and the role of Saudi Arabian nationals in killing American soldiers in Iraq. Similarly, another ally, Pakistan, still gets military aid from America despite radical Sunni Islamists using northern Pakistan to launch attacks against American soldiers. Then clearly the fact that the FSA/terrorist ratlines are persecuting minorities isn't going to cause alarm bells in Washington. The cleansing of Christians, Shabaks, Mandaeans, and Yazidis, in Iraq is testimony to this and the same applies to Saudi nationals killing American soldiers in Iraq along with butchering Iraqi nationals.
Foreign Policy in Focus in commented that "…according to official U.S. military figures reported in the Los Angeles Times on July 15 (2007), about 45% of all foreign militants targeting U.S. troops and Iraqi civilians and security forces are from Saudi Arabia. Fighters from the kingdom are believed to have carried out the majority of suicide bombings in Iraq."
Therefore, the rich mosaic of Syria is under great threat from the Saudi Arabian and American axis with the United Kingdom, France, Qatar, and Turkey, wagging their tails in compliance. The future of the last bastion of secularism in the Arabic speaking Middle East is being threatened by sinister forces which care little about human rights. If the worse comes to the worse then one of the richest civilizations on the earth faces the final nail in the coffin because Salafists, the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Qaeda will see to that. Of course, the money will be supplied by Saudi Arabia openly and by America covertly but the "strange alliance" will do its best to crush the most powerful independent nation in the Arabic speaking Middle East.
Given this, you have various forces targeting the independence and diversity of Syria. These forces include America, Saudi Arabia, Al Qaeda, and a host of other nations and terrorist movements which are spreading hatred towards the people of Syria. After all, the current crisis in Syria belongs to outside meddling which is supporting terrorism and sectarianism. This is a crime against humanity and violating all principles of international law. Therefore, it is essential that major powers which don't support this remain firm in order to prevent yet another bloody intervention. It is also imperative to stop the funding of terrorism and to force the FSA/terrorists out of all parts of Syria in order for political dialogue to take place.


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I have to hand it to the big brains who run the show at D.C. Comics: They're doing a good job of trying to get young readers hooked on comics at an early age.
Brown: Super Sons takes a Silver Age device and wraps it in a modern guise
I have to hand it to the big brains who run the show at D.C. Comics: They're doing a good job of trying to get young readers hooked on comics at an early age.
The latest attempt comes in the form of Super Sons: The Polarshield Project, arriving this spring, which is being marketed on the strength of writer Ridley Pearson's reputation. The book takes a Silver Age contrivance – Batman and Superman both have tween sons, who are the stars of the story – and wraps it in a modern guise. The pretext for the action is how the heroes are trying to stop what's termed "climate disruption."
Is it possible to make the fight against global warming exciting? I think Pearson (and artist Ile Gonzalez) do a good job.
Ian Wayne and Jon Kent are likeable protagonists. However, Super Sons isn't wall-to-wall punches and Bat-devices. There are sizeable sections that will require readers from ages eight to 12 to think in order to follow the plot.
Pearson and Gonzalez have pared their graphic novel down to its essentials. There are no sections of overlong exposition. In other words, the creative team doesn't talk down to its intended audience.
The Polarshield Project is the first sleek instalment in a larger story. That's a good move on DC's part, because it teaches patience, necessary preparation for the kids who will – with any luck – grow up to be the next generation of graphic-novel fans.
There has never been more content for young readers than there is now. Parents, I urge you to take advantage of works like Super Sons.
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When I, You and Everyone We Knew Could Believe, Do, and Share in What Was True
Wha? Just five? Huh?
Considering that I have 158 feeds in bloglines, a folder of 14 more sites that aren't available on bloglines and a folder of four sites to check weekly and yeah that gets a little overwhelming.
So... here's some people that I love that you may not know about.
Oil Cloth Junkie -- I heart Michelle. Big, gushy-gushy heart love with sprinkles and sequins. She is my new best friend, and knows it as well. Did you know we live in a hand basket going to hell together? We do. It's lined in purple velvet and it's oh, so comfortable. She lives in Lawrence, about an hour away from me, with her husband and two kids. And she makes stuff, lots of stuff. And lives with color, lots and lots of color. And she even let her husband rip out part of their driveway for a garden plot. Seriously, seriously, awesome.
Tomfoolery -- Tommy doesn't update too often, but when he does it usually contains snarky commentary of his homosexual escapades, which let's face it: that's hawt. And he totally talks smack about famous people and doles out free advice that they don't take, but should.
Meegan Blue -- Meegan is awesome. Meegan has been writing as long as I have (actually, a month longer) and tells of her life as a mom (she has three kids -- that's more kids than hands; MORE KIDS THAN HANDS, PEOPLE) and the struggle to find some time to craft and make stuff too (hmmm... sounds familiar).
This is Me -- Laura has more than she knows what to do with. A single mom of a very awesome special needs boy and a crafter, she is a Wonder Woman to be looked up to. And her tales make me want to buy a gun and open fire at insurance companies.
Craft Junkie -- Emy and her husband and son are currently living in Italy (Italy! Italy! Italy!), she too is a fabulous crafter who makes all sorts of fabulous stuff, including recently boiling plastic spoons and turning them into jewelry. I'm totally not kidding. Jewelery. And it is adorable.
So, there. You can choose to play along. Or not. I'm a rule breaker like that.
Yesterday I did manage to get out and plant all my flowers...
::sigh:: Children. Gah. They always dodge into the frame at the last moment, don't they? Here's a close-up...
Ah. Much better.
And for extra fun, has anyone heard about this yet?
It's a documentary on the new wave of indie craft in America. I'm all over that.
17 comments:
Fantastic video. Thank you so much for posting it. I'm so excited!
- Friday, May 11, 2007
- Oil Cloth Junkie said...
My handbasket would be oh, so lonely without you!
And since I'm lame and can't play videos at work, is it about the pinup latch hook rugs? I love those!
- Friday, May 11, 2007
- Unknown said...
That looks like the coolest movie ever! Thanks for sharing.
- Friday, May 11, 2007
- Angelina said...
Can I join you guys in the handbasket? Because I'm in one of my own and no one has joined me in it yet.
Or do I swear too much?
Your flowers look so cheerful. I notice there's no rain in that shot too. Yay!
- Friday, May 11, 2007
I feel so honored! You're one of my faves too!
- Friday, May 11, 2007
- nuttnbunny said...
Thanks for all the great links!!!
- Friday, May 11, 2007
- lera said...
I have to laugh at the little Darwin (?) poking in the frame. When we first bought our house we took a lot of "before" pictures. Taylor was somehow in almost every one. It was like a "Where's Waldo?" Not on purpose though. (And he was usually dressed in camos like his dad.)
- Friday, May 11, 2007
- Kim -today's creative blog said...
you're not my friend anymore. :)
(said in my best preschool voice)
- Friday, May 11, 2007
- Stacey said...
I checked you out through Samantha's top five. Great blog, really good reading.
I look forward to reading more.
- Saturday, May 12, 2007
I haven't been to any of these before - thanks for the introductions.
- Saturday, May 12, 2007
Yay for cool blogs and indie crafting docs! The planters look great and may guilt me into doing something the the empty buckets of dirt next to my front door.
- Saturday, May 12, 2007
- LJ said...
Aww! Well thank you for the mention today. You're a doll!
The flowers are gorgeous just like you! :D
- Saturday, May 12, 2007
- Berber said...
Wow, you've got steps to your frontdoor... tres chique!
- Saturday, May 12, 2007
- You can call me Betty, or Bethany, or Beth ...Just don't call me late for dinner. said...
Happy Mother's Day Laura!!!!
Hope it is a crafty adventure!
( ... step 2: cut a hole in the box..)
- Sunday, May 13, 2007
- Meegan Blue said...
Hey! Thanks for the mention! And really, right back at ya' with the blog love. Eric and I have singing "My dick in a box..." (rather, humming the tune and cracking up, 'cause we'd never say words like that in front of the kids...right?) ever since I saw it here.
You're the best! Happy Mother's day, sweet girl.
- Sunday, May 13, 2007
- Renee said...
Love your flowers. I planted some this weekend too, but some are already biting the dust. Sigh.
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007
- Chara Michele said...
My cats do that last minute dodge into the picture when I am trying to take one.
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007


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Palladium Books® Weekly Update – March 24, 2011
Palladium Books® Weekly Update – March 24, 2011
By Kevin Siembieda
I'm keeping this Update brief as Wayne and I work toward getting two new books to the printer.
Wayne, Alex and I have been putting in longer days than usual, even for us, these past several weeks. A lot of that time was spent on getting Thundercloud Galaxy™ finished and to the printer, along with The Rifter® #54 and a foursome of popular titles back in print. In between, we've been working on the new Palladium web site which is looking great, plus I have been doing all kinds of work prepping for the Creators Conference (only two weeks away!). There were times when we didn't know what day it was, and there were a couple days where my head was spinning.
Ah, but it is all paying off.
UPDATE: The Rifter® #54. Even as you read this, The Rifter® #54 is in final production and layout. It will go to the printer on Monday and is another rockin' issue with a cool cover, great interior art, new monsters from around the Megaverse®, super-heroics, Rifts® adventure and a final farewell to the long running Hammer of the Forge™.
UPDATE: Thundercloud Galaxy™ is almost done. The book is in the final stages of production, with the last few bits being written and edited. Layout begins as soon as Wayne is done with The Rifter® #54. Yes, that means it goes to the printer next week!
I think Thundercloud Galaxy™ is epic. I am very pleased with the final result. Editor Alex Marciniszyn can't stop raving about it. I must admit, it is jam-packed with all kinds of useful data, new weapons and gear, new alien races, new monsters, new monster creation tables, new and expansive colony creation tables, other random tables and more than 100 adventure ideas. Plus mystery, Dominators and more! Alex says it's the best "space opera" book Palladium has ever done. Just yesterday Alex came in after editing the latest batch of text and said, "Kev, this is space opera at its best. It feels like there are a dozen riveting ideas on every page, and that's in between all the other great stuff." Thanks, Alex. I hope our fans agree with your assessment. See the new description later in this update. Hey, don't forget, the "aliens and creatures" of the Thundercloud Galaxy can be used on Rifts Earth and other settings.
Back in Print and Ready to Ship: The following out of prints books arrived at the Palladium warehouse today and are ready to ship.
- Rifts® Dimension Book™ 6: Three Galaxies™
- Rifts® Black Vault™
- Rifts® Mercenaries™
- Aliens Unlimited™ – A Heroes Unlimited™ sourcebook
Rifts® Baseball Caps are back due to popular demand. Be certain to get yours. All are adjustable in size, extremely comfortable and look great. They are done and arrive at the Palladium warehouse tomorrow, Friday, March 25, 2011.
UPDATE: Palladium Website. The new website keeps getting better and better and closer and closer to being ready to go live. Rex Barkdoll and Thom Bartold continue to get this bad boy finished. I think it will be a crowd pleaser.
UPDATE: Creators Conference. Two weeks away. I'm excited. Big plans.
UPDATE: Online sales. Sales picked up this week, though they were still weak. But it was relief to see a significant rebound. A big bounce back is coming with the release of The Rifter® #54 andRifts® Thundercloud Galaxy™, both scheduled to ship next month around April 12. And they will be followed in short order by more new releases all Spring and Summer long.
UPDATE: Rifts® Lemuria. John Zeleznik is working on the cover, and writer Greg Diazyck is whipping up a few additional touches for the content. This is going to be another book that will surprise and please people as we push the envelope on everything we do.
UPDATE: Robotech® New Generation™ Sourcebook. Hmmm, haven't heard from Apollo Okamura lately. I should probably check on the progress of that cover. Can hardly wait till I dive into the manuscript for this title.
UPDATE: DriveThruRPG.com – People are discovering and enjoying the 90+ Palladium PDF products available from DriveThruRPG.com because sales were up 250% last month! A lot of the interest was on back issues of The Rifter® (issues #1-48 are available, as well as fan favorite titles like The Mechanoid Invasion®, all the books in the Rifts® Siege on Tolkeen series, Rifts® RPG1st Edition rules, and other books). If you haven't taken a peak at it, you probably should.
UPDATE: Kathy Simmons is feeling better and has two amazing new ghoulish creations going up on her eBay store this weekend – queenofghouls.com. As most of you know, Kathy creates and sells one of a kind, life-sized Halloween props of zombies and other monsters.
Keep those imaginations burning bright.
– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher
Aliens Unlimited™ – Back in Print
A sourcebook for Heroes Unlimited™
Aliens Unlimited™ brings alien beings to your Earth-based Heroes Unlimited™ setting and enables you to take your Earth heroes to alien worlds. This sourcebook has everything you need to launch an alien based campaign or galactic adventures, or introduce alien invaders, villains, heroes and campaign ideas.
Aliens Unlimited™ makes the perfect resource and companion to the Thundercloud Galaxy™ or any of the Rifts® Dimension Books and Minion War™ series. Looking for some new space aliens, villains and monsters to add to your Thundercloud Galaxy™ or Minion War™ campaign? Need some unique Splugorth slaves? Demon henchmen? Take a look at Aliens Unlimited™(and the Aliens Unlimited™ Galaxy Guide™ companion sourcebook); easy to adapt.
Rifts® Dimension Book™ 6: Three Galaxies™ – Back in Print
A guide to the Three Galaxies, this book takes a look at dozens of solar systems, notable planets, select alien races, people, civilizations and monsters, as well as space anomalies, spaceships and more. This is another sourcebook that is ideal for campaigns involving the Minion War™, the Thundercloud Galaxy™, Phase World® and adventures in the Three Galaxies.
Rifts® Adventure Sourcebook: The Black Vault™ – Back in Print
For generations it has been rumored the Coalition States maintains a Top Secret facility where it locks away and stores all the magic weapons and items it confiscates from adventurers and mages. The CS, of course, denies these rumors, but they are true. And the truth is revealed for the first time in this epic sourcebook packed with secrets and magic items. Do your characters dare to rob the Black Vault?
Rifts® Mercenaries™ – Back in Print
This fan-favorite sourcebook presents everything you need to create and run a mercenary company on Rifts Earth. It includes creation rules, new Occupational Character Classes such as the Professional Smuggler, Thief, Safecracker, Spy, Bounty Hunter, Master Assassin, and others, plus a treasure trove of mercenary weapons, vehicles, gear and arms dealers.
"Rifts® Logo" Baseball Cap – Back in Print
Back by popular demand. A black Rifts® Logo on a khaki baseball cap with black trim. Looks great and fans love it! Makes a great gift.
Don't forget about the "Rifts® Logo" Dice Bag
Gold print on a rich black, faux velvet material. Looks gorgeous, a sturdy and well made drawstring bag. A big 7x9 inches, can hold a lot of dice.
New Releases Coming Soon
NEW! Rifts® Dimension Book™ 14: Thundercloud Galaxy™
– Ships April 12, 2011 – in final production
In the final stages of production.
The Thundercloud Galaxy is a place for action and adventure. It is where the Dominators still tread and where the last of the Elder Races are said to hide. Ancient ruins of the Elders and other advanced people litter the worlds of the Thundercloud Galaxy. Some hold the secrets to riches, others threaten to unleash forgotten technology and ancient menaces.
Colonization efforts in the Thundercloud sponsored by the civilizations in the rest of the Three Galaxies offer the promise of a new beginning and a glorious future. Colonists flock to the Thundercloud filled with dreams. Space Pirates and an array of cutthroats also flock to the galaxies, guns in hand, ready to rob and fleece the colonists. Lawmen and heroes are in great demand, and the opportunities for clever adventurers are said to be without limit. Strange beings like the feline Shing, insectoid CheDive, and Whetu, who defy description, and monsters like the devouring Yboorare just the tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to life in this galaxy. It is also home to the Bushi Federation and the Splugorth Kingdom of Desslyth, and is a playground for space pirates, raiders, the mysterious Exiles and the dark forces of the Minion War.
As the civilizations of the Anvil and Corkscrew Galaxies scramble to colonize the Thundercloud Galaxy in a mad rush to grab as much as they can, they are beginning to realize the galaxy holds more riches, beauty, horrors and secrets than anyone has ever imagined, making it a place of discovery, adventure and treachery like no other.
Thundercloud Galaxy™ is a perfect companion to the rest of the Phase World®/Three Galaxies™ based Dimension Books as well as the Minion War™ series. Players can be pirates, raiders, brigands or hired guns, or they may be explorers, adventurers, Spacers, or any number of heroes trying to protect the colonists or the indigenous peoples of countless worlds and colonies. The possibilities are truly limited only by your imagination.
NEW! The Rifter® #54
– Ships April 12, 2011
This is going to be another landmark issue of The Rifter® filled with epic source material, exotic places, strange critters, adventure settings and ideas.
The Rifter® is your doorway to unlimited imagination and numerous Palladium role-playing worlds. It offers new heroes, powers, weapons, magic and adventure for your games. It presents new villains, monsters and dangers to battle, and new ideas to consider.
The Rifter® #54 includes:
NEW! Rifts® World Book One:
Vampire Kingdoms™, Expanded & Updated
Kevin Siembieda is reorganizing, tweaking, expanding and updating one of the most popular Rifts® World Books ever published: Vampire Kingdoms™. This will include some new artwork and an expanded page count. The book will be updated and expanded in much the same way as Kevin did with Rifts® Sourcebook One a few years ago. Best of all, it will be accompanied by theRifts® Vampires Sourcebook™.
NEW! Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™
All new source material
Trouble is stirring in the Vampire Kingdoms as ambitious vampire lords, ladies and misanthropes seek to expand their power to dominate more mortal life forms.
Written by Kevin Siembieda and a handpicked selection of other writers, this sourcebook explores the vampires of Mexico and their kingdoms in ways you never imagined. Tons of new data, adventure ideas and revelations.
NEW! Robotech® New Generation™ Sourcebook
This Robotech® sourcebook will be an early 2011 release.
NEW! Rifts® World Book: Lemuria™
At last, the underwater realm of Lemuria. The people and history of Lemuria, new magic, sea herbs and healing, sea monsters, and more.
NEW! Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames™
The Minion War spills across Rifts Earth, where demons and infernals hope to recruit allies and use the Rifts as gateways of destruction. Their influence shakes things up across the planet, especially at locations where demons and Deevils already have a strong presence. More details to follow, but for now, 'nuff said.
NEW! Rifts® Chaos Earth™ Sourcebook: First Responders
Data about the chaos and madness of the early days of the Great Cataclysm, and the brave men and women who tried to stem the tide of destruction and save lives, the First Responders.
Armageddon Unlimited™
for Heroes Unlimited™ and the Minion War™ – Available now
Armageddon Unlimited™ is the ultimate good vs evil setting and adventure. The fate of the world hangs in the balance and only you can stop its destruction as demons and Deevils fight for control of the Earth and bringing about the end of life as we know it.
Armageddon Unlimited™ is more than an epic world-saving adventure, it is also a sourcebook jam-packed with new powers, magic, weapons and Power Categories that can be incorporated into any Heroes Unlimited™ campaign. This book can be used as a standalone adventure sourcebook for Heroes Unlimited™ or as a pivotal plot in an expansive Minion War™ campaign. Get a freesneak preview of the book from DriveThruRPG.com.
PDF downloads from DriveThruRPG.com
This is a great resource for getting out of print Palladium titles and other select books. We've made 90 titles available as PDF digital downloads from DriveThruRPG.com. This is a great way to try Palladium products and get access to out of print RPG source material. Some notable titles include.
- Splicers® RPG
- Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, First Edition Rules.
- Boxed Nightmares™ for BTS, First Edition Rules.
- Nightbane® Book Four: Shadows of Light™.
- The Mechanoids® RPG and The Mechanoid Invasion® RPG Trilogy.
- Palladium Fantasy RPG®, First Edition Rules and select 1st Edition sourcebooks.
- After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks.
- The Rifter® issues 1-48.
- The Best of The Rifter®
- Deluxe Revised RECON® RPG and Advanced RECON® Sourcebook.
- And more – go to DriveThruRPG.com and check 'em out.
2011 Releases
Available Now & Back in Print
- Armageddon Unlimited™ – New – Available now!
- The Rifter® #53 – New – Available now!
- Rifts® World Book 20: Canada – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Dark Conversions – Back in print – Available now
- Palladium Fantasy RPG® – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Game Master Guide – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® World Book 5: Triax & The NGR – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Bionics Sourcebook – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® China One – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Megaverse® Builder – Back in print – Available now
March 2011 Releases
Note: All items listed below should be available by March 24.
– Rifts® Baseball Cap – BACK IN STOCK
– Rifts® Dimension Book™ 6: Three Galaxies™ – BACK IN PRINT
- Rifts® Black Vault™ – BACK IN PRINT
– Rifts® Mercenaries™ – BACK IN PRINT
- Aliens Unlimited™ – A Heroes Unlimited™ sourcebook – BACK IN PRINT
April 2011 Releases
- Rifts® Dimension Book™ 14: Thundercloud Galaxy™ – New – April 12
- The Rifter® #54 – New – April 12.
– Additional titles back in print.
May 2011 Releases
- Robotech® New Generation™ Sourcebook (tentative)
- Rifts® WB One: Vampire Kingdoms™, Expanded & Updated
- Rifts® Book of Magic (back in print)
June 2011 Releases
- Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™ – New
- Rifts® World Book™: Lemuria – New
July 2011 Releases
- The Rifter® #55 – New
- Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames (Minion War™ crossover) – New
New Releases Coming Soon (tentative)
- Rifts® Chaos Earth™: First Responders Sourcebook (as soon as we can slot it in)
- Dead Reign™ Sourcebook Three
In the Pipeline
- Robotech® UEEF Marines and other Robotech® sourcebooks.
- Rifts® sourcebooks
- Rifts® Chaos Earth™ sourcebooks
- Palladium Fantasy®: Mysteries of Magic™ Two & Three
- Palladium Fantasy® other sourcebooks
- Warpath™ Urban Jungle RPG
- And other good stuff. Lots of other good stuff!
Recently Back in Print
Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game®
Rifts® World Book 20: Rifts® Canada™
Rifts® Dark Conversions™
Rifts® Game Master Guide
Rifts® Bionics Sourcebook™
Rifts® World Book Five: Triax and the NGR™
Rifts® World Book 24: Rifts® China One
Rifts® Dimension Book 7: Megaverse® Builder
The Queen of Ghouls: Life-Sized Halloween Props
Start planning for Halloween early as Palladium's very own Kathy Simmons will start to offer her 2011 selection of life-sized Halloween props (most are 6 feet or taller) that are to die for.
Each is an all-weather, life-sized Halloween prop that can handle rain and snow, and is a one-of-a-kind work of art (no two are exactly the same). Each looks frighteningly "real." All come apart and fold down to slightly larger than a king-size pillow for easy storage. Comes with easy instructions, a plastic storage bag, and the lawn stake to stand it up in your front yard. Indoor stand sold separately.
Types of "Ghouls" include: Zombies (all kinds!), killer clowns, wizards, witches, devils, grave ghouls, scarecrows, executioners, mad doctors, deadly nurses, vampires, werewolves, and more. Kathy's also now offering an array of hand-painted Halloween signs, signs with heads and bodies hanging from them, witch's brewing pots, Halloween centerpieces and more. Best of all, her high quality creations are much more affordable and imaginative than most competitors or mass produced items in a store, making them affordable Halloween fun.
If you think the photos online look good, you should see them in person. A typical "ghoul," as she calls her creations, costs $129-$259. You can see some of her work at her Queen of Ghouls™ Ebay store – queenofghouls.com.


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Man's body pulled from Orlando retention pond
Son discovers body, calls 911
ORLANDO, Fla. – A man's body was pulled from a pond early Monday in Orlando after he took his dog on a walk, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
The man, described by deputies as in his 70s, was found dead around 3 a.m. in a retention pond behind his home on Spyglass Street near Colonial Drive.
According to deputies, the man had been missing for about two hours when his son found his father's body in the pond. It's not known how the man got into the water, but officials say he had a history of medical issues.
The son called 911, and rescue officials pulled the body from the retention pond.
Detectives said foul play was not a factor in the death of the man, who they say may have slipped into the water while walking his dog.
No other details, including the man's name, have been released.
Watch Local 6 News and stay with ClickOrlando.com for more on this story.
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Jan 30, 2013
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The circus is coming to town - not only that, it's making a big donation to benefit area children.
The Arab Shrine of Topeka donated 5000 tickets worth 50-thousand dollars to the United Way of Greater Topeka.
The annual Arab Shrine Circus takes place February, 22 - 24, and will feature a trapeze act, elephants, prancing ponies and more.
The United Way of Greater Topeka partners with organizations from across the community, who have contact with children on a daily basis, to offer the tickets to children and families who normally would not be able to afford them. Non-profit organizations that want to help distribute the tickets to kids can contact the United Way at 273-4804.


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Jun 22
Meandering Microsoft Dissing and a Public Service Message
Perhaps with a touch of maundering.
You see, trying for a few days to make sense of Microsoft instructions on how to do something induces maundering. And drinking.
All I wanted to do was download Windows 7, 64 bit and install it on hardware far exceeding the minimum standards. Now don't go thinking I got to that point by any reasonable or common sense method. If I'd been able to get the same computer to connect to the internet running Windows XP, I'd have gone no further. What I didn't have laying around were XP service packs that are probably available somewhere on the internet, but why go to that much trouble when it probably was time to upgrade to the latest and greatest anyway. (I'm a late adopter… sometimes.)
So, I'm using an old laptop also running XP. It hadn't been booted in well over a year, so there were numerous automatic updates immediately downloaded (156 of them, if I remember correctly). OK… I can do some housework while waiting for all that. After all, it's been a while since I've been offline when there was also electricity in the house.
Housework. Bah. I'd rather read about it, than actually do it. I suddenly remember I've got another laptop here and a netbook too. And my phone. And a Kindle. Alas, out of the 8 power supplies I eventually found, none of them fit the other laptop. I settle on the netbook because it's got a bigger screen than the phone. Except… it refuses to connect to my wireless. At that point, I'm irritated enough to actually do the dishes and clean the stove.
I still have no idea what, if anything, is wrong with my wireless router. My phone connects to it with no problem. But when the old laptop was through updating, it wouldn't connect either. AHA, the phone! I call and reactivate the hotspot on it. That call to Verizon is very informative. I'd heard they were changing their plans and data was going to be limited, but hadn't looked into the specifics. Being the pessimistic sort, I figured it was going to cost more for less and I'd worry about that when I had to. Well… it's going to be cheaper and the hotspot isn't going to cost me extra. (After June 28.)
While browsing for information and trying to decide whether I wanted the Home version or the Pro version of Windows 7, the router starts working again for the laptop (it was set to prefer that connection). I even use live chat to talk with a Microsoft representative during which the specs of both the computer I'll be downloading the file to and the one I'll be installing it on are discussed. I decide on Pro and 64 bit. So, I go to download it. No problem… so far.
Next step: copy those downloaded files to either a DVD, a flash drive, an SD card, or a portable hard drive. DVD is my first choice since the only flash drives and SD cards I have were old and had probably been abused and I was reluctant to go digging through all those power supplies to find the one for the portable hard drive. I get an error message when trying to copy the executable — something about it was probably downloaded to a read only folder. Back to Microsoft and live chat. That Microsoft representative told me that it was because the drivers for my DVD software were out of date and I should use a flash drive.
Ugh… do I want to go surfing for updated drivers? No. So, I decide that a new flash drive is reasonable and I decide to go buy one the next day. During this trip I also buy wine and a bottle of scotch, which turned out to be the best decision I made that day. I download the files directly to the new flash drive, but when I try to open them on the computer I want to install Win 7 on, I get the same message about "read only" folders.
I'm going to leave out a few chapters here, on how I tried to use the Microsoft Store's download manager instead of the browser, and how I had the same results trying to copy the ISO file and the storm and power outage… but I'm sure you can figure out now why the scotch and wine were such good ideas.
Now this message lead me to believe I could change a folder's attribute to not be "read only". Silly me — actually, I should have known… perhaps remembered it from way back in time when I used to be paid for helping people solve computer problems — that this pretty much impossible and that it's a feature, not a bug. When you 'uncheck' that 'read only' box, it applies only to the files in that folder, not the folder. I tried changing the folder attributes as instructed (by Microsoft) here. Didn't work.
At this point, live chat at the Microsoft Store is offline, and I've unloaded all my problems on my daughter who is a kind person and listened sympathetically. She's also helpful and sent me a link to this page at the Microsoft store which explains that Windows XP users will need to upgrade and download some additional software to be able to successfully download a usable file. I wonder why the live chat people didn't tell me those things.
The first software that needs to be downloaded and installed on an XP computer is supposedly .net 2.0. Remember that I'd just installed all the Microsoft updates on the XP laptop? It seems that .net 2.0 is "incompatible" with the version now on my laptop which was .net 3.? I think. Does Microsoft never update these pages? Does Microsoft think I'm going to uninstall a newer version of their software to install an older version so that I can download and use the latest version? And possibly screw up the one relatively full-featured computer I have working?
Hell no.
I poured three fingers of scotch and started reminiscing and… shopping. After a few moments of fond memories of Commodore 64s and the wonders of 1200 baud modems, I revisited my initial choice of PC over Apple some 20+ years ago and decided it no longer mattered since Microsoft Windows adopted the icon over text which was my initial objection. I still prefer text. It's explanatory (unless written by Microsoft). Icons aren't.
Theoretically, I could afford a Mac. In reality, I have more important things on which to spend the few discretionary funds available to me. Plus, I have all this PC hardware littering the house as well as one working laptop even if laptop keyboards cause me physical pain. A USB keyboard could solve that problem. It would be downright silly to spend $1000 or more to get a Mac. Even spending half that much for a new PC wouldn't solve the problem of having a computer (with possible better hardware) that works just fine except it needs a new operating system.
Now I know that it's a cliche that it's men who won't ask for help or directions, but I realized many years ago that it's quite normal for females to also carry the genes responsible for that sort of behavior. I bit the bullet, poured two more fingers of scotch, and searched for local computer repair services. If you live around here, I recommend Paul DePringe. His rates are so reasonable, they are unreasonable. For example, for $10 he picked up my computer, delivered it back to me the next day with my software installed, and did all the bending and reaching behind the desk to hook it up. In addition, he took four hard drives and transferred all the data to the newly functional computer.
Oh yeah — that Public Service Message: No matter what Microsoft representatives tell you, no matter what Microsoft writes on their support pages, DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO USE AN XP COMPUTER TO DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 7.


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This Thursday July 4th marks the anniversary of the birth of our nation, the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As Americans, while we all appreciate the significance of this historic document, we also hold these truths as self-evident – that July 4 is the official beginning of summer, a great excuse to get together with friends and family, enjoy some all-American hot dogs (or tofu pups for the vegetarians among us), and watch some fireworks.
With that in mind, we'd like to dedicate our blog this week to a special group of workers who volunteer to not take July 4th off, who toil without compensation, and without whose efforts no Fourth of July celebration would be complete: the grillmasters.
As attorneys who work to ensure the rights of workers throughoutMaine, we thought it would be important to create a Grillmasters' Bill of Rights:
Grillmasters' Bill of Rights
1) The right to choose. The grillmaster is volunteering his or her time to feed the masses. He or she should be allowed to do so in the way he or she sees fit. There should be no interference involving: steak cooked in any specific way, sterilized grates for veggie burgers, requests for more cheese/less cheese, or complaints about burnt chicken wings from the occasional grill flare-up.
2) The right to be free from harassment by Uncle Joe (or other friends or relatives displaying similar traits). The grill is a vulnerable place as there is nowhere to escape certain party guests. The grillmaster should be protected from relatives and friends who share certain unfavorable traits. These traits include: hovering, critiquing grill techniques or detailing their own grilling techniques, picking at food on grill, asking why it's taking so long, noting that the grill isn't hot enough, and telling long boring stories about themselves. Also, grillmaster should be heavily protected from all whiny children.
3) The right to cool refreshing drinks. The grillmasters are working over hot coals, or gas grates. One or two friends from the party should be available to check in on the grillmaster to ensure he or she is properly hydrated with the refreshment (alcoholic or otherwise) of the grillmaster's choice.
4) The right to bathroom breaks when needed. With proper hydration comes the need for occasional (or even frequent) relief. Friends from the party should be available to take on grilling duties to allow grillmasters to use the restroom.
a. Grillmasters should also be allowed to cut in front of all men under 65, all women under 65 who are not pregnant, and any child over the age of 5 who is not knock-kneed and bouncing.
5) The right to first bite. This is possibly the most important. As the only one at the party who has opted to refrain from swimming, horseshoes, dancing, or any other frivolous activity in order to stand over a hot grill and cook food, the grillmaster should have a plate set to the side of the grill for the sole use of taking the best cooked pieces first.
6) The right to be free from clean up. Possibly the next most important. After sweating all day over a hot grill, the grillmaster is entitled to a free pass when it comes to clean up at the end of the party. Leave it to the spouse or guests (or better yet, the kids—good luck!).
This Fourth of July, provide your grillmaster with this bill of rights (and a hearty thank you!) and you may just find it easy to recruit him or her to all your cookouts this summer!
Happy Independence Day to all from your friends at McTeague Higbee!
If you believe your rights have been violated, contact us.


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In 2006, the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County adopted a 10-year plan to end homelessness, entitled Heading Home Hennepin. This plan was developed by a commission of business and civic leaders, human service support agencies, advocates, and individuals who have experienced homelessness. It has since garnered community-wide support. Part of a burgeoning national initiative, Heading Home Hennepin was created to address the continued cycle of homelessness and change the cultural paradigm from managing it to ending it.
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Opened as a 9-hole Scottish links in 1900 and now a par 66/67, 18-hole semi-private golf course, the scenic Port Hope Golf and Country Club winds through the grounds of the historic Penryn Park on the bluffs of Lake Ontario. The mansion overlooking the 16th fairway was built in 1859 and offers a spectacular setting for weddings, tournament parties and corporate seminars.
Port Hope Golf & Country Club is located just a short drive from the Toronto area and offers an intimate, country setting with an atmosphere that is unparalleled by any other golf course. Our ability to create the perfect atmosphere is our specialty. Our delectable menus, superior service, and graceful surroundings are absolute perfection - extraordinary and unforgettable!
Situated less than five minutes off the 401 Highway, on the outskirts of downtown Port Hope, Port Hope Golf & Country Club is strategically located to attract local golfers and their guests as well as the Toronto area golfer who enjoys first-class service, a challenging length golf course, captivating scenery and a relaxing environment.
The course design integrates an interesting blend of nature and design. The generous fairways and gently contoured greens amidst a mature mixed forest setting are both inviting and enjoyable. Brilliant white sand bunkers, refreshing lake breezes and dramatic elevation changes add excitement to every round.
Port Hope Golf & Country Club has a special feel and distinction, defined by its natural park setting. These environmental features have been highlighted within our outstanding golf design that is in keeping with the natural beauty of Central Ontario.
Whether you are considering Port Hope Golf & Country Club for your next round of golf, your special day, or a family event, we are confident that you will not be disappointed.


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SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! ROBOSAURUS LIVE! Ever felt like yelling that in a crowd? Now you can if you just purchase this real-life Robosaurus and a simple PA system. The 42-foot tall, car-eating, Transform-tastic, fire-breathing, automobile-automaton can be parked in your very own backyard. Find out how you can get the keys to the behemoth who was parodied as Truckasaurus on The Simpsons.
The owners of Robosaurus have decided to put the dragon-like robot car up for purchase because they're retiring him from car shows, the giant robot's bread and butter. Starting January 19th, Robosaurus and all of his materials will be up for auction. If you've been saving your pennies for a rainy day and you want a transforming robot that you can drive, this is it.
You can find out everything you need to know about Robosaurus at his private robo-website, and study up on what you'll need to know about the steely beast, even the tooth engineering. Plus, if you're thinking that you'd love to buy him, but you don't have any way to get him home... not to worry. He transforms into a fully functional tractor-trailer, Optimus Prime style.


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Every time Gov. Jerry Brown fails to get what he wants on taxes, there's a new bogeyman, someone who is pulling the strings and keeping GOP legislators from going along with his proposals.
First, it was Southern California radio talk show hosts.
Then it was the Washington DC anti-tax enforcer Grover Norquist.
U.S. & World
This week?
Brown is blaming the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and its president Jon Coupal.
The governor should knock this off. Yes, conservative groups and anti-tax advocates and GOP legislators have stood in the way of more revenues.
And your blogger is sympathetic to the view that they should compromise and that the state needs more revenues.
But these folks on the anti-tax right aren't operating in a vacuum. They're a minority in the state.
They're able to obstruct tax policy because the state's constitution and budget system -- which was constructed by voters -- gives them every right to block revenue increases.
Faced with this reality, Brown has two choices.
Do the responsible, grown-up thing and seek to change the state's constitution so that Republicans and anti-tax allies can't obstruct. Or he can whine about how these folks are blocking him, and thereby shift attention away from his own unwillingness to fix the state's broken system.
Unfortunately, he's chosen the latter.
Until Brown reverses course and takes on two-thirds, he would be wise to stop playing the blame game.
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.


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Yes, it's been six years since this blog was started. And each year just keeps getting better, thanks to you!
This past year, this blog was recognized as being among the best in the business by being accorded the following accolades –
Ø Named as one of Internet Genealogy Magazine's 25 Top Genealogy Blogs
Ø Named as one of the 40 Best Genealogy Blogs in 2013 by FamilyTree Magazine
Ø Named as one of the Top 90 Genealogy Blogs from Free People Search.org
And there are plans to continue on with this success, so please stay tuned.
Last year, of course, was the Year of the 1921 Census.
It was the singular most popular subject on my blog, by the amount of traffic and comments by you, faithful readers. When the indexed version was finally released by Ancestry.ca in November, it was met with much enthusiasm by the public!
I also held a contest on Canada Day where readers were given the chance to get some help with their brick walls. There were four winners.
So, here's hoping for another good year, full of more news from across Canada.
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Parcel media
"Parcel media" is stuff you can play on your land parcel(s) in Second Life — like music, movies, webpages, etc. Once you learn how, it's easy to do.
The basic steps are:
- Go to Edit menu > Preferences and in the Audio & Video tab, make sure the Play Streaming options are checked and the volume sliders are loud enough. See a video:
- Go to World > About Land.
- In the About Land window, click Media tab.
- Enter in either a Media URL or Music URL (or both).
- In the Media tab, replace the current media texture with any texture from your inventory. This texture needs to be used on at least one prim surface in the land parcel for the media to play.
- The media should play automatically; if it's not set to, click the play buttons near the bottom right of the Viewer window.
We have a helpful selection of articles in our Knowledge Base detailing how you can play parcel media. In particular, see:
You can also watch video tutorials like how to make your own movie screen:
What will play?
Any format that QuickTime supports should work inworld, as well as standard webpages. So a good general rule is to try to play URLs in QuickTime Player or your web browser.
Formats like Flash video and Windows Media aren't supported at this time.
Play YouTube videos
Second Life (as of 2009-05-03) can't play Flash media from YouTube and most other popular video-sharing sites.
There are workarounds to convert Flash videos into formats which are QuickTime-compatible, and hence, playable inworld. YouTube tools have a tendency of disappearing, so don't depend on this. However, it's most reliable to:
- Convert a Flash video to QuickTime-compatible format.
- Upload the video file to a reliable server you own or have access to.
- Use that video file's URL in your About Land's Media tab.
You can also search Xstreet SL for media players that, through clever scripting, might allow you to watch YouTube inworld without using external tools.
Not all YouTube videos are available in QuickTime-playable H.264. Reliability is sketchy, so if something doesn't work, that's probably why.
Play media outside of Second Life
Media streams used inworld can also be played in external players, depending on what formats they support. The following are some popular options — if you're confused, start with QuickTime Player. Since these are 3rd-party programs, Linden Lab doesn't support them, but here's simple steps to enjoying media streams.
Once you have a media URL:
QuickTime Player
For Windows and Mac. Second Life movie playback is based on QuickTime, so if it plays in QuickTime, it'll play inworld (and vice-versa, with the exception of some media types like HTML and Ogg Vorbis).
- Use File menu > Open URL.
- Paste the URL and click OK.
Video for the above steps:
For Windows and Mac. Good for most Internet radio stations and plays QuickTime movies. It can't play RTSP/RTP, but QuickTime Player can.
- Use Advanced menu > Open Stream.
- Paste the URL and click OK.
Only for Windows. It's a popular player for Internet radio stations (like MP3-based ones) but doesn't play QuickTime video.
- Use File menu > Play URL.
- Paste the URL and click Open.
For Windows, Mac, and Linux. It plays a vast variety of formats, but isn't the most elegant to use and has some quirks (e.g., it doesn't play all RTSP/RTP streams).
- Use File menu > Network stream.
- From the Network tab, select an appropriate option, paste the URL, and click OK.
Can I download music or video in Second Life?
Whether you can or should are related but different things. There certainly exists a lot of 3rd-party tools to record media. However, you should respect intellectual property laws, and each case is different.
That being said, if media URLs with certain filetypes like ".mp3" or ".mov" are shown in About Land's Media tab, if you enter them into your web browser or a specialized download utility, they should download to your local hard drive.
If the music or video was created by a Resident, ask them to see what distribution options they offer. For example, many musicians sell MP3s and CDs, and they thrive on your support.
Related resources
- Streaming Music - Learn how to broadcast your own audio stream into SL, and more.


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I lol'd at the second picture."Dude, he's checkin' us out! He can see through the screen! He knows we're here! Woah. Pass the joint."Thanks for the link, made my day. Or is it night? I can't tell anymore, all I can think about is Spore. >.>
its sad how low my expectations have gotten for this game...Sigh 4 years of waiting for a casual half done game to come out...Heres to the mod community to maybe one day turn it into the game it was supposed to be!
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The Queen has made Apple's British-born designer Jonathan Ive a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) in recognition of Jonathan Ive's services to design and enterprise.
Accepting the honour, Apple's Senior Vice President of Industrial Design Jony Ive said: "I am keenly aware that I benefit from a wonderful tradition in the UK of designing and making. To be recognised with this honour is absolutely thrilling and I am both humbled and sincerely grateful."
He added: "I discovered at an early age that all I've ever wanted to do is design. I feel enormously fortunate that I continue to be able to design and make products with a truly remarkable group of people here at Apple."
Jonathan Ive becomes Sir Jonathan Ive, and the knighthood will be conferred by the touch of a sword by Her Majesty The Queen.
This is the second royal honour for Ive, who was awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2006 for his achievements in British design and innovation. The current Knighthood recognises his work on raising design standards generally in consumer, industrial and professional goods and for his championing of British design.
Ive has previously been recognised with numerous design awards including being named Designer of the Year by the Design Museum London and awarded the title Royal Designer for Industry by The Royal Society of Arts.
Ive joined Apple in 1992, and following the return of Steve Jobs in 1997, became Senior Vice President of Industrial Design, designing the first iMac in 1998 and those that followed, and then the iPod, iPhone and iPad.


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Childless city: Seeing N'awlins as a phoenix
"Imagine a city without children," says New Orleans based architect Stephen Bingler, conjuring an image out of The Twilight Zone.
"Recently I drove around New Orleans for four hours," he says, "and I didn't see one house that was habitable. I didn't even scratch the surface of the damage."
Bingler, a Charlottesville native and graduate of UVA's architecture school, pauses. "It's important to understand the scale of this event," he says somberly.
Indeed, for architects and urban planners, the task of rebuilding New Orleans is so daunting that just the act of imaging it can be difficult. Fortunately, there seems to be no shortage of imagination out there.
"I'm very impressed that the normally conservative environment in Louisiana has become very progressive," says Bingler, whose company, Concordia, has helped to plan and design communities across the country.
"There's a spirit of cooperation in New Orleans that I've never seen before. Even architects are cooperating," he laughs. "It took something like Katrina to make that happen."
In addition to protecting the city from the sea, which would cost billions of dollars and involve repairing coastal marshes, strengthening levees, and raising the lowest parts of the city closer to sea level, a true resurrection of New Orleans will require an understanding of the city's complex social fabric.
"Yes, of course, we need to improve the physical infrastructure in New Orleans," says Bingler, who says he was born "across the tracks" in pre-gentrification Fifeville. "But the key here is to engage the community in rebuilding the city. Without the concept of 'ground truth' in the rebuilding process, it's very possible we could do more harm than good."
One silver lining in the aftermath of Katrina, says Bingler, is the fact that the Louisiana State Legislature recently voted to take over the New Orleans public school system. "That means a clean slate," he says. "That means we could create one of the most creative, innovative school systems in America. That's now a real possibility.
"The conversation that is broadest now is that schools should be built as 'community centers,'" he says. "This is an opportunity. The mayor has agreed to this system, and so has the governor. Now the U.S. Congress has to decide this is a good idea. If they don't, it's just not going to happen. All of us in New Orleans hope that Congress wants to do it. "
New Orleans has always had the raw materials to be one of the most impressive cities in America, Bingler says. "Some would argue it's the most 'interesting' city in America– but if we can rebuild the right way, it could truly be one of America's most amazing cities."
"Ground truth" would probably mean something entirely different to Charlottesville architect Bill McDonough, one of the world's leading experts on environmentally sustainable design. In a recent issue of Fortune Magazine, McDonough says that cleaning up the ground itself may be the most daunting task.
Typically, McDonough has a few creative ideas in mind. "All the areas that are dead should be allowed to die," he tells Fortune. "We don't want to bring children back to where it's dangerous. We can use a process called phytoremediation, which uses plants like mustard or indigenous species to decontaminate instead of burying soil and burning."
McDonough is one architect who appears comfortable in The Twilight Zone. Like Bingler, McDonough sees opportunities for New Orleans in the wake of Katrina. For example, he imagines porous paving that would make parking lots like giant sponges. He also suggests that the city turn low-lying areas into lakes and wildlife areas and build "mounds" to create areas of higher ground for people to live on.
Although New Orleans and the rest of the Gulf Coast are in need of big ideas from people like Bingler and McDonough, some planners think that smaller-scale projects are just as important.
Local architect Katie Swenson (see HotSeat, page xx) likes the approach that Charlottesville-Pearlington Relief and The Building Goodness Foundation (BGF) have taken in concentrating their efforts in rebuilding the small Mississippi community of Pearlington, population 3,000. BGF is a local non-profit organization founded in 1996 that sends skilled tradespeople around the world to help with rebuild projects. Presently, BGF is providing temporary shelters for Pearlington residents.
"I would like to see the local architectural community, including the UVA school of architecture and our Design Center," says Swenson (who directs the Center), "commit their efforts to developing a larger community development plan for Pearlington.
"I think that would help provide a larger vision for the rebuilding of the town."
On the big-picture front, two local architects are playing key roles in the Gulf's planning and redesigning. UVA architecture professor William Moorish (a finalist in the World Trade Center's Freedom Tower competition) was recently appointed to a panel that will advise New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's Rebuilding Committee, and which will issue recommendations by the end of December.
"The devastation is way bigger than you can even conceive," says Moorish. "It's the exact opposite situation of the World Trade Center bombing. In New York, a relatively small part of the city was destroyed. In New Orleans, the whole city was destroyed, leaving only a small part intact."
Moorish believes that FEMA and the White House need to let go of their power struggle over the city and start letting the local government act. However, according to Moorish, there are problems on the local level as well.
"No one trusts the existing system in New Orleans," he says. "The people down there need to start speaking with one voice. He notes that much of the decision-making needs to be made as early as June 2006.
In addition to Moorish, associate professor Maurice Cox was recently dispatched to the Gulf to provide mayors in the area with advice and guidance on planning and designing their rebuilding projects.
Since Katrina hit, Bingler and his family have lived in Houston, Atlanta, and three different places in New York City. He has until January to find yet another place, and he's still paying his mortgage in New Orleans.
But he considers himself lucky.
"We weren't one of the thousands who lost everything," he says. And he's optimistic about his childless city, even though it's hard to imagine a metaphor that represents so well the city's uncertain future.
"The New Orleans community is ready to rise to the occasion, " says Bingler. "New Orleans is coming back better and stronger than before– maybe even bigger."
"There's a spirit of cooperation in New Orleans that I've never seen before. Even architects are cooperating," says Stephen Bingler.
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Jana Kramer, of One Tree Hill fame, announced she is engaged to country singer, and fellow best new artist nominee at the ACM awards, Brantley Gilbert.
Gilbert proposed to Kramer on his 28th birthday at the Ryman Auditorium Theater in Nashville. The couple, who has been dating a year, told People in a statement, "We could not be happier! We are so excited to share this special time with our loved ones and cannot wait to start the rest of our lives together."
Gilbert seems to be a true southern gentleman, even asking Jana's mom's permission before popping the question.
This will be Kramer's second marriage and Gilbert's first time walking down the aisle.
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"Hush" is a song written by American composer and musician Joe South, for recording artist Billy Joe Royal, whose single peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 28 October – 11 November 1967. DEEP PURPLE and KULA SHAKER have also had hits with covers of the song.
The chorus begins "Hush, hush, I thought I heard her calling my name", which is a takeoff from the traditional gospel song lyrics "Hush, hush, somebody's calling my name". Session musician Barry Bailey, who later became the lead guitarist for the ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION, plays guitar on the track. After Royal released his version, "Hush" was quickly recorded by many artists in a variety of styles. The song is about a guy who is so crazy in love that he'll drop everything if he thinks she might be calling his name. Royal's recording has a definite country feel, while Deep Purple used a heavy rock sound.
Joe South adapted the song from an old Negro spiritual, which included the line: "Hush I thought I heard Jesus calling my name." It was a cohort of producer Joe Meek, Rod Freeman, who taught Deep Purple this song. Keyboardist Jon Lord recalled to Mojo magazine January 2009: "Initially we thought it's a bit too disco, or whatever the word was then. But Ritchie (Blackmore) said it would work if we toughened it up a bit."
Jon Lord (from Mojo magazine): "The whacka thing on the organ was something I started doing in (his previous band) The Artwoods. I played it almost like a set of conga drums. The rhythm of Hush is like a samba."
Today's Thursday Cover is made by the Swiss hard rock band GOTTHARD, taken from the bands self-titled debut album, released in 1992, featured a cover version of "Hush" recorded by the band themselves, enjoy!
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I have long wondered how this would be carried out.
Is the muslim involved allowed to live at home? Is the muslim permitted to go to the mosque? Will he be allowed to have his peers visit him at home?
How can the Koran be used to show that Islam is peaceful when it has far more hatred and violence levelled at non-muslims?
The established programmed brain is notoriously difficult to change its programme as facts and reason tend to make little or no impact as the brain has the facility to filter out anything that contradicts what is already programmed into the brain.
"Trying to use reason against someone who is brainwashed is like giving medicine to a dead man."
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Still looking for plans for New Year's Eve? Last week we gave you this round-up of comedy shows around Philadelphia tonight.
Chip Chantry wrote this piece about his ten most awkward moments of 2012 for Philly.com.
In case you missed it (or if you want to see it again) Emily and Micah McGraw's set from Secret Pants' Christmas show A Banner Year at the Ol' Bender House has made its way online.
Pick up a copy of this month's Philadelphia Magazine to check out an article on comedian and storyteller Juliet Hope Wayne. The article also talks about the comedy scene here in Philly and mentions a certain website that reports on it (it's us!).
The Sideshow: Happy New Year! show will take place this Friday at The Arts Parlor (1170 S. Broad St.). The show will feature performances from improv groups Gross Butler and Malone and sketch group Daring Daulton plus more!
This Friday will mark the first of three shows of The New Dreamz Experimental Residency Performance Art Program. The New Dreamz is the comedy performance duo of artists Andrew Jeffrey Wright and Rose Luardo. During the residency, the audience can expect to engage with material that will never be performed again and material that will be indoctrinated into The New Dreamz fat folds. Each of the three performances will be unique. The residency will be held at Space 1026 (1026 Arch Street) a Philadelphia collective art community and institution that was established in 1997.