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Hotel ADLER in Bagno Vignoni
Hotel ADLER Tuscany - for the combination of art, culture and nature in Tuscany
Hotel ADLER THERMAE Tuscany in Bagno Vignoni occupies a dream location at the heart of Tuscany in Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the South of Siena. Bagno Vignoni is just a few minutes by car from the wine-growing centres of Montepulciano and Montalcino, from the Renaissance gem Pienza, from the pretty city of Siena and other cultural and scenic attractions.
Val d'Orcia
a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tuscany
Renaissance architecture, natural idylls and culinary delights – Val d'Orcia, with the communities of San Quirico d'Orcia, Montalcino, Pienza, Radicofani and Castiglione d'Orcia, is the place for pure holiday pleasures.
On the hills of this picturesque Renaissance landscape, historical villages, castles and monasteries set fascinating architectural accents with world-famous art treasures and gourmet highlights.
The harmonious landscape has often been chosen as the setting for great cinema:
- Romeo and Juliet by Franco Zeffirelli
- Under the Tuscan
- Nostalghia by Andrej Tarkovskij
- The English Patient
- The Gladiator
- New Moon
Val d'Orcia
magical rolling hills and cultural treasures
In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Gothic style was a symbol of the past, of the Middle Ages, while the Renaissance style stood for the modern view and progress.
Val d'Orcia was transformed into a Renaissance ideal of harmony between form and function. Leading artists of the Sienese school recorded the beauty of this man-made cultural landscape in their paintings, and Val d'Orcia became the landscape icon of the Renaissance.
In 2004 Val d'Orcia was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site for the following reason: "The Orcia Valley is a unique example of the Renaissance that lends outstanding expression to the ideals of an aesthetic landscape."
Our luxury Spa Hotel is in Bagno Vignoni
The Etruscans and later the aristocratic Romans recognised the curative effects of the waters of Bagno Vignoni. In the Middle Ages, this tiny spa with its long bathing tradition lay on the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route. Illustrious visitors came to take the waters at the famous bath on the main square of Bagno Vignoni, including the Medici ruler Lorenzo the Magnificent, St. Catarina and Pope Pius II.
The Hotel ADLER Thermae is located in Bagno Vignoni and has revived Bagno Vignoni's spa tradition as a modern wellbeing centre created with respect for nature.
Via Francigena - a Pilgrim walking trail in Italy
Bagno Vignoni lies on the Via Francigena, one of Europe's most important medieval pilgrim routes, which in part followed the route of the ancient Via Cassia and connected Rome with Canterbury.
The Via Francigena was a lively path of cultural and linguistic exchange within the Christian world of Northern and Southern Europe, and it is still possible to follow the historical route. The towns and villages situated on it are particularly rich in world-famous treasures of art and architecture.
Bagno Vignoni was popular with pilgrims as a place to rest, with accommodation available in the Ospedale della Scala in San Quirico d'Orcia. The main centre of this, the oldest hospital in the world opposite the cathedral in Siena is now a famous museum. As part of the Way of St James, the Via Francigena became a European Cultural Route in 1994.
home of the Palio & city of art
The Hotel Adler Thermae Tuscany, situated in the countryside near Siena, should definitely be included in your planned excursions.
Siena lies in the heart of Tuscany, and in the heart of Siena lies the enchanting Piazza del Campo with the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia. Siena has the biggest completely preserved medieval city Centre in Europe, with buildings dating back to the 14th century. The Palio di Siena is Italy's most famous horserace and one of Tuscany's oldest traditions.
The Hotel Adler Tuscany is the leading 5 star spa and wellness Hotel in the Siena region!
Enjoy a visit at the Piazza del Campo in Siena
The beginnings of the Piazza del Campo can be traced back to 1169 and the development of a plot of land that was originally the site of a livestock market. At the end of the 13th century, it became the seat of the municipal authority.
The Campo was laid out in the shape of a scallop shell with a diameter of 333 metres. The Fonte Gaia was built by Jacopo della Quercia. The bas-reliefs are copies of the originals now kept in the Santa Maria della Scala Museum.
The Del Mangia Tower is 87 metres high and was built to be just as high as the cathedral, although it stands on lower ground. It was named after the first bell ringer, who was known as Mangiaguadagni because of his wastefulness and gluttony.
The PALIO di Siena
Twice a year, the Piazza del Campo is the scene of the Palio, Italy's most famous horserace, in which the city's various quarters compete. But the Palio is more than a horserace; it is a symbol of the passion in the soul of a genuine Sienese.
The course comprises three circuits of the square, with the horses raced tightly packed and the jockeys seeking to harass and hinder each other and deal blows left and right. Victory calls for good luck as well as a good jockey, as lots are drawn to assign the jockeys to the various horses shortly before the start of the race.
The Palio lasts several days, with the city decked out in the colours of the various quarters. In the evening, dinner is served in the streets as part of the social function of the Palio.
MONTEPULCIANO noble wine in Southern Tuscany's Renaissance pearl
From Hotel ADLER THERMAE Tuscany, it takes just a few minutes to drive to Montepulciano, the biggest and most historic town south of Siena, with its world-famous works of art and outstanding Renaissance architecture from the 16th century.
The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces built for senior Florentine officials. The Hotel ADLER Tuscany is located close to Montepulciano and every week organises wine tours to Montepulciano and wine tasting sessions.
Also the Hotel Adler Tuscany has the best Montepulciano wines in his cellar.
Musical and culinary pleasures of Montepulciano
Montepulciano borders on Val d'Orcia but is actually located in Val di Chiana. The valley has given its name to the Chianina breed of cattle, which has been kept in the area for over two thousand years. It is noted for its excellent, lean, juicy, protein-rich and low-cholesterol beef, which is used for the real Bistecca Fiorentina or Florentine Steak.
"King of Wines" is the accolade given to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The wine is made with at least 70% Sangiovese grapes and must be left to age for at least two years (3 years for the Riserva), including at least twelve months in wooden barrels.
Montepulciano is also a centre of art and culture, with a focus on classical music. As the home of the Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte, which was founded by the German composer Hans Werner Henze, numerous workshops for young artists are held every summer. In July, the town also offers a varied program of opera, theatre and concerts of classical music.
MONTALCINO - Brunello di Montalcino
Montalcino is one of Tuscany's most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino.
As a leading spa hotel, the ADLER Thermae near Montalcino offers the ideal combination of an enjoyable wellbeing holiday and the opportunity to discover Montalcino and the Brunello di Montalcino wine. You can walk or cycle from the Hotel Adler to Montalcino, passing romantic vineyards and attractive unspoiled scenery on the way.
In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant'Agostino and Sant'Egidio, and the Musei Civico e Diocesano, whose collections include paintings and documents covering the period from 1300 to 1900.The Hotel ADLER nearby Montalcino organises wine tours to Montalcino and wine tasting sessions. Also the Hotel Adler has the best Montalcino wines in his cellar.
World-famous wine cellars
Around 1860, Ferruccio Biondi-Santi began using Sangiovese Grosso, a clone of the traditional Sangiovese grape, to make a red wine which quickly made its mark for quality and longevity and is now world famous as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
Strict rules apply to Brunello di Montalcino: The yield per hectare is limited, and the wine has to be left to mature in oak barrels for at least two years and may not be sold until at least five years after the grape harvest (6 in case of the Riserva).
Montalcino has more than 200 wine cellars and many of them offer the beautiful experience of a special tasting directly to the producer.
The Hotel ADLER Thermae offers to the hotel guests the possibility to book wine tours (private or in a group) to the best wineries of Montalcino.
ideal Renaissance city
Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is visible from Hotel Adler Thermae Tuscany.
Originally called Corsignano, Pienza was the place of birth of Pope Pius II, who renamed the town and set about transforming it into an ideal Renaissance town in the ancient tradition. With its outstanding Renaissance architecture, Pienza is considered the first example of humanist urban planning. The work was started by the Florentine architect Bernardo Rossellino in 1459 but was discontinued after the death of Pius II in 1464.The 5 star hotel ADLER Tuscany is the first wellness and spa hotel near Pienza and offers every day guided excursions and sport activities.
PIENZA – UNESCO World Heritage site
At the heart of Pope Pius II's magnificent project are the trapezoidal square in front of the cathedral on Corso Rossellino, Palazzo Borgia and Palazzo Piccolomini, the papal residence with its elegant Renaissance garden. In the cathedral there are significant works of art from the Sienese School and a marble altar, which is attributed to Rossellino. The Museo Diocesano has works by Il Sodoma and Sano di Pietro as well as Flemish tapestries from the 15th and 16th centuries.
PECORINO di Pienza
Delicious cheeses of Tuscany
In southern Tuscany, cheese-making from sheep's milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste.
Local gourmets like to taste the countless variants of Pecorino with honey or jam. This is a Tuscan tradition that goes back to 1719, when cheese was served with jam at a carnival banquet.At the Hotel Adler Tuscany, every day you will find a big selectoin of the best Pecorino di Pienza in the open air hotel restaurant.
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San Quirico d'Orcia
For your travel to Tuscany, San Quirico d'Orcia is worth a visit. This ancient hamlet is probably of Etruscan origin. It has an interesting collegiate church (Collegiata) with three different portals. From the main square of the village you can enter the Horti Leonini. This split-level Renaissance garden was laid out on the inside of the village walls by Diomede Leoni in 1580 and has retained its original layout to the present day.
As a stopping point on the Via Francigena, the main medieval pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome, San Quirico d'Orcia also had a hospital, which was built by the Sienese Ospedale della Scala in the 13th century. In the courtyard there is a 15th century well.The Hotel Adler Tuscany is situated near San Quirico d'Orcia.
Ten kilometres from Montalcino, concealed in a picturesque little valley with cypress trees and hundred-year-old olive trees, and surrounded by vineyards of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Sant'Antimo DOC, lies the abbey of Sant'Antimo, an exceedingly fine example of sacred architecture in the Romanesque style.
According to legend, the first church on the site, whose remains can still be seen in the apse as it exists today, was built by Charlemagne in 781. He hoped to please God with the construction of the church so that He would put an end to the epidemic which was afflicting his retinue and had caused him to make in unplanned stop and set up a temporary camp in Montalcino on his way to Rome.
Since 1992, a community of French monks living in accordance with the Rule of St. Augustine have been caring for this architectural gem and have revived the centuries-old tradition of Gregorian chants, which they intone for seven services and masses a day.
Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore
This picturesque Benedictine Abbey houses splendid works of art. It is the motherhouse of the Olivetan order, which was founded in 1313. The monastery comprises various buildings, which were constructed between 1300 and 1700. The impressive frescoes on the vaults of the Great Cloister are the work of Luca Signorelli and Antonio Bazzi aka Il Sodoma.
This tiny village, which formerly formed part of the municipality of Pienza, is still surrounded by its medieval walls. It is one of the finest examples of the architectural heritage of the Republic of Siena. The magnificent panoramic views from Monticchiello take in practically the whole of the park of the Orcia Valley.
In winter, the local people have a tradition of writing their own plays, which they then perform themselves in their Teatro Povero (Poor Theatre) on the Piazza San Martino. Before and after the performances, the audience is invited to an evening meal with traditional local dishes prepared by the ladies of Monticchiello and served in the old granary under the church. The Teatro Povero has made a big success due to the quality and originality of the performances (in Italian only).
Rocca d'Orcia
Like other fortified villages in the area, Rocca d'Orcia was a product of the Via Francigena. Rocca d'Orcia offers not only splendid views on Bagno Vignoni and Montalcino but also a journey into the past, as the village has maintained its medieval aspect until today.
There are hardly any new buildings, and many of the streets still have their old cobbles. Together with the neighboring village of Castiglione d'Orcia and the castle of Torre di Tentennano between the two villages, Rocca belonged to the Abbey of San Salvatore on Monte Amiata and the big and powerful family of Aldobrandeschi, but the latter had to cede their possession to Siena.


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Both versions feature the same gameplay conveniences, updated 3D graphics, and StreetPass abilities as in Etrian Odyssey IV.
The biggest addition to Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl is the story mode - a first for the series. The story mode gives players five pre-made characters, each with their own personalities and dialogue to explore a side of Etria not seen in the first game. Adventurers must brave new dungeon layouts, floors and enemies to find out the truth behind the Yggdrasil Tree, and the mysterious girl, Frederica.
Also new to the series is the Grimoire Stone system, available in both modes. In previous Etrian Odyssey games, skills were set to specific classes, but by collecting, synthesizing, and equipping Grimoire Stones, players can hybridize their party to excel in combat. With the right Grimoire Stones, combatants can even learn powerful enemy skills.
To take full advantage of the 3DS system's power, EOU features animated opening and story cutscenes by MADHOUSE Inc., renowned for its extensive background in animation, including other ATLUS games Persona 4 Golden and Persona 4 Arena. There will also be voiceovers for the story and battle scenes and the option for orchestrated background music.
"Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl is so much more than a remake," said Tim Pivnicny, vice president of sales and marketing, Index Digital Media Inc. "The ATLUS team went above and beyond to create a full-length story mode that really explores the world of Etria. The updated gameplay conveniences from Etrian Odyssey IV make the game approachable for new players, while the added voices, 3D graphics and new gameplay systems continue to push the series forward."
The game goes beyond story mode with the inclusion of classic mode, a full-length experience in itself, for players to create their own classes and explore the world of Etria. The same chart-making mechanic is back, along with first-person dungeon exploring and intense turn-based combat in new dungeon layouts. EOU also brings new difficulty modes, which can be changed at any time: "Picnic" and "Standard" mode are for players new to RPGs or the Etrian Odyssey series, while "Expert" adds new challenges for veteran adventurers.
Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl will be available simultaneously in retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Gov. Jerry Brown is coming off a year of political success in which he delivered on a promise to persuade voters to raise taxes and made headway on other long-standing problems, such as runaway public pension liabilities.
The Democratic governor's State of the State address Thursday gives him an opportunity to focus on his vision for the state. With tax hikes helping the budget, Brown can turn his attention to other priorities.
Those could include overhauling California's school finance system, building a massive tunnel system for water in the Central Valley and constructing what would be the nation's first high-speed rail line.
He already has given a partial outline of his vision for reforming California's education system, calling for more money going to poorer districts and greater local control.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
DIY'ing, crafting and a little love.
Since my post last week about my relationship with fashion and money etc I've been thinking a lot about my particular aesthetics.
I have a lot of issues finding items that both fit my personal aesthetic and match my aforementioned criteria.
Once upon a time I dealt with this by making or fixing up almost everything I wore.
My issue with that right now is that it's really time consuming, expensive and time consuming.
At some point I have to decided how much of any given week I want to dedicate to trying to change clothing so that I like it more.
I also have an issue with not really having the disposable income to use to fuck a few things up before I get them right.
Maybe when/if I get my crocheted things etsy store off of the ground I'll feel differently.
I think a huge part of my reluctance to go all out with my DIY'ing is having been poor for so long.
I don't really know how else to explain it.
There is also the issue of a fear of failure in this. What if I spend all that time and money for nothing? The time loss I could chalk up to a learning experience but the money makes me nervous. I would honestly feel really guilty about that.
Let's call it here. THe real bottom line truth is that I am yes afraid that if I spend say 50$ on crafting/sewing supplies maybe my partner and I will need that money for food. Or something might happen and we might need X other thing. That is absolutely a fear based on shit that has happened in my life.
Now for those who really get where I'm coming from here what do I do?
How do I help myself get over this fear and just go with my joy?
The fact is my joy and bliss is leading me down the glittery path of hot glue guns and humming sewing machines but my still scared shitless poor girl self is balking.
So I need some help with this.
Any advice y'all have feel free to offer I'm listening.
Homo Out.
PS YES MOAR links people. Fling em. Do it do it do it.
I'm really congested and feeling bossy. So do it. Also if you're on Ravelry I am http://www.ravelry.com/people/CrankyShannon be my friend there too because it's awesome.
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Look at it this way - you spend money on make-up to make yourself look how you like to look and to feel better about yourself, right? So why shouldn't you spend money on crafting/sewing supplies that are going to do the same thing for you? If you still can't justify spending $50 in one shopping spree on crafts/sewing supplies, then make a list of what you need or want and buy it in more affordable bits that don't make you feel like you're breaking the bank or taking money away from necessities.
And if you're worried about ruining clothing when you're remaking it, practice on things you got really cheap at thrift stores or clothes you hate and were gonna toss anyway. That way, if it doesn't turn out the way you expected and you don't like it, you haven't invested much, other than your time (and maybe someone else will like it and you can re-thrift it or something).
When I first started making and altering patterns, I bought a fuckton of used sheets from thrift stores. I used them to make samples so I could see how my alterations were going to work - did I want to keep an alteration, did I need to change an alteration, did I need to modify an alteration. It was cheaper than using fabric, and some of the sheets actually made decent blouses (and when I was done wearing them and gave them to a local thrift store, they sold right away, being plus-sized).
Look for free or cheap craft shit. Remnants of fabric are cheap sometimes (if there's less than a yard left on the roll) if there is a Jo-Ann or Michael's or something that is easily accessible for you.
The season for this is almost over, but I often find clothes at yard sales that I buy not to wear but to cut up for fabric (to change the shape of a piece of clothing or patch it, or make a bracelet or headband or something else neat and small). Sometimes there's yarn too. You can tear or cut up thin fabric and knit or crochet with it -- it looks like that posh ribbon yarn that I can't afford either. Sometimes you can even unravel a yard-sale sweater and get for $2 a quantity of yarn that would probably cost you $20 (this will only work if the sweater doesn't have sewn seams). Or unravel old knit things of your own that are worn-out as garments but could be used as materials. You can do the unraveling while watching TV or on the phone. Basically the idea is to cannibalize old, cheap shit rather than buy new, expensive shit.
Another possibility is eBay. My dad is an artist and gets a lot of materials online like old hooks and eyes, discontinued fabrics, etc. The starting bids for these are often really cheap, $1 or less. Just set yourself a limit going in, so if the bidding goes above your limit you can back out.
I'm sorry it's taken me a long time to get back on this one, but this is a very emotional issue for me. Growing up, I knew how much every piece of food cost that I put into my mouth, and even when I was hungry, I knew to hold back sometimes when I didn't think we could spare the money if I ate something - so I have had a struggle as well with feeling non-guilty about doing things that make me happy that involve spending money.
First of all, I would say, it's important to remember that you are an amazing, wonderful, deserving human being. You deserve happiness - and you deserve to provide yourself with it, to the best of your ability. This can be a hard idea to master, actually. So I am repeating it at you, just in case you need it.
Secondly, I agree with the suggestions on acquiring experimental materials for cheap - thrift sheets and pieces that can sell for cheap, some fabric places might give you bits and pieces they would toss; freecycle, if it exists in your area, is a great way to acquire things as well. This will provide you with the materials to experiment and learn, and help you not worry about spending money.
But when you do spend money, it is OK to do so. Money is first of all for survival - buying us food, hopefully healthcare, a roof, transportation. But then, what is it for? It is for enabling us to do the things we want in life. In reading your blog the past few years, it is so clear to me that you do want to create. (Financial gurus say, spend money on experiences, not things - it has a bigger payoff. Learning and creating - this can get you both!) You will enjoy it, and it will bring goodness to your life - a challenge when you want it, the satisfaction of accomplishment (which can be great when you're feeling down), and learning and experience and validation. You deserve all of these things.
Remind yourself that just because you're nervous or scared - that's a natural reaction to coming where you are and approaching this thing. It doesn't mean anything is wrong. And once you jump in, that nervousness will turn to joy.
You can do this, there are lots of ways to begin the process. And, since it is compelling you and will make you happy, I encourage you TO do it!
Much love


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Originally set to ship right around now, Valve delayed Portal 2 in June to "sometime in 2011." That date was later nailed down as February 9, 2011. Today the developer/publisher announced the new release date as April 18, 2011.
The brief, classic Valve press release reads:
VALVE ANNOUNCES SHORTEST DELAY IN VALVE HISTORYPortal 2 is being developed for Windows and Mac OS, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.
Valve today announced that Portal 2 -- the sequel to the ground-breaking title that won over 30 game of the year awards, despite missing its original ship date -- will now be available the week of April 18th, 2011. This two month slip not only marks the shortest delay in Valve's proud tradition of delays, it represents the approaching convergence of Valve Time and Real Time. Though this convergence spells doom for humanity, it will not affect the new Portal 2 release date.
Sharkey says: When you develop and publish your own critically acclaimed games, you ship them when they're ready. It's the Valve way, and no matter how frustrating that may be for fans waiting on Episode 3, the results speak for themselves.


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Had any interesting conversations with students lately? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Had any interesting conversations with students lately? Goto page 1, 2 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Turkey View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message sixthchildJoined: 18 Apr 2012Posts: 298Location: East of Eden Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:29 am Post subject: Had any interesting conversations with students lately? No, strangely enough I have to say the same! I think that ıt has to be said that their ability to express themselves and generally communicate in what we laughingly label "the target language" is a pretty clear indication that language learning in this country is not working as well as it should or in more than a few cases is not working at all. I would be interested to see how many people on this forum agree or disagree with that statement. All those registered users who look at a thread but never EVER bother to post a comment or even give an opinion perhaps just this once you may have the strength of your convictions to write something. I will tell you why I agree with that statement. I sat down for a bite to eat and noticed that the person sitting next to me had a book entitled "Power Systems Analysis", I was interested in the book and the reader and attempted to engage him in what I had hoped would be a "common" language. After about 5 futile minutes of one sided conversation the "reader" got up and beat a hasty retreat leaving me with the notion that I had tried to discuss nuclear physics with a 5 year old. Apparently, it is his last year here,his 4th and he will soon go back to his native Mongolia where no doubt he will impress those too ignorant to know otherwise with his less than perfect linguistic ability. So its not just this place, some small comfort in that then, still doesn't really address the problem, why is this country such a crap place to learn another language? I would offer for consideration the fact that L1 just totally dominates and does not allow room or opportunity for another language to be used. Back to top QaaolchouraJoined: 10 Oct 2008Posts: 539Location: 21 miles from the Syrian border Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:02 pm Post subject: I actually have had some interesting conversations with students, both about their own lives, and Turkey in general. Usually these students have either traveled extensively outside of Turkey, where they've used it to communicate with other non-natives who have a different L2, or their job requires English, but I've got a couple high school students who've never left the country and yet are surprisingly good, mostly because they put a lot of effort into it. Mind you, most of my students have studied English for years and could barely speak it, but even those students generally make remarkable progress (well, compared to the progress I was able to observe in my Korean students), when they come to the school I work at. I think a large part of it is that the school I work at has a "no Turkish" policy, which isn't always enforced with the staff and Turkish teachers, but is rigorously enforced with the native speakers (I'm not even allowed to say "nasılsınız" and though I sometimes translate a word for true beginner students, with other students I play dumb as to any knowledge of Turkish. This school has also had some natives who spoke fluent Turkish, and were likewise forbidden from speaking Turkish). Even when I can explain things in Turkish to students who are above beginner level, I don't. I make many attempts to explain in English and demonstrate through pictures and mime, and as a very last resort ask the Turkish teachers to explain it. This means that with me, they learn that they absolutely have to use English during English class. This is in contrast to Turkish teachers at public schools, who often use the Arab method of teaching a language: a lot of explaining the rules in L1, but very little use of the target language in class. This is helped by the fact that schools often don't consider speaking the language you're teaching very important. I have one student who was laid off from her job teaching social studies, and was promptly offered a job teaching English, despite being barely able to communicate in the language, on account of she studied it in college. Fortunately she recognizes her limitations, and is making a serious effort to improve her English now, but there are plenty of English teachers in Turkish classrooms who can't speak English. Most of whom don't bother trying to learn it, and the schools don't make them. I remember, when in Izmir, I went to one school that advertized English courses, and tried to give them my resume. It was a bit of trying to communicate before they told me, in halting English, that they only hired Turkish speakers. I remember another school in Sivas where the director couldn't speak English and made it clear through the Turkish teacher that he didn't really want to hire native teachers, and could see no benefit to it, but the company he'd franchised with was making him. I won't say that you have to be a native speaker to teach good English (Northern Europe is proof of this), but I will say that given how prone Turkish teachers are to using Turkish as a crutch to explain English, having a "bad cop" who can't or won't speak any Turkish is probably a good idea. Regards, ~Q Back to top sixthchildJoined: 18 Apr 2012Posts: 298Location: East of Eden Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:13 am Post subject: Hi Again We seem to move and teach in different worlds, I have come across the same things that you mentioned, especially the "no Turkish zones" it usually is enforced only by the native speakers but then when it comes to one on one sessions those who can use it do so excessively in my opinion. It does of course, go a long way in terms of "cudos" if you can pull out a string 0f idioms of the mother tongue with your Turkish collegues, who seem to judge all foreign teachers by how well they intergrate into Turkish society rather than how well they actually do their job. It does not surprise me one jot about your comments relating to trying to get hired when the school owner hasn't got a clue about English. In addition, the number of times I have attended English department meetings where the entire discourse was done in Turkish just reinforces the notion that English is just regarded as another subject like Maths or History. Unbelieveably, I have worked with a number of Turkish English teachers who adamantly refuse to converse in any other language than their own outside the classroom, they also teach by translation and expect their students to translate every word they know, yes these people are living and breathing in the classrooms as I write this, they drive cars and they even have children, they are part of the educated elite. They also own language schools! Frightening eh! I take your point about the more able students who seem to have a bit more idea about communicating their opinions, almost 99% of them have travelled or lived abroad for at least 6 months and were immersed in the culture and the language of the country, it makes a big difference when L1 doesn't get in the way. Back to top cartagoJoined: 19 Oct 2005Posts: 282Location: Iraq Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:55 am Post subject: I've had some very advanced students but I find that most students I teach are low level. Actually I prefer this because I find it a lot easier to teach than having to read up on relative clauses or reported speech and try to explain that. Of course conversation classes are a different story. I've even had some students who were complete beginners, they had absolutely no knowledge of English whatsoever. So far I've never had a successful student from that background. It seems to me an adult who has never studied a foreign language has an extremely difficult time learning it and some people seem to think they'll just walk in to a class and pick up the language without trying too hard and later they just give up. I think a lot of the fault is in the education. My roommate's nephew asked me for help with his English exam. He's someone who if I asked him "Where are you from?" He wouldn't understand me. His exam was about the passive voice in all tenses. He said his whole class failed the exam and they were given another chance to take it. Back to top oipivoJoined: 02 Jan 2012Posts: 163Location: Poland Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:00 am Post subject: Nope! Back to top QaaolchouraJoined: 10 Oct 2008Posts: 539Location: 21 miles from the Syrian border Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject: Personally I like explaining grammar, but I only have a handful of students who can understand explanations in English. So if I can't teach it by demonstrating (which usually works, though possibly because they've already learned it), I shrug it off and have the Turkish teachers explain it. I get the temptation to speak Turkish with co-workers, but couldn't you go out to dinner and speak it with coworkers then? (Of course when I do it, I end up completely lost, but hopefully that'll change as my Turkish improves.) And of course I can practice my Turkish the whole rest of my time in Turkey, where the most English I'm ever likely to encounter is "how are you?" and "where are you from." While it's probably too much to expect that native Turkish speakers won't speak Turkish among themselves or with students outside of the actual class, it seems like it'd be far easier to make native English speakers stick to English. Like I said, my school strictly enforces the "no Turkish out of native English speakers during work hour rule" which means that I can simply tell my coworkers "sorry, I'm not allowed to speak Turkish here," something even the least proficient of my coworkers seem willing to go along with it. That said, sixthchild: it sounds like you're teaching at a public school? If so, it would reinforce everything I've heard about Turkish public schools, and also explain how so many Turkish students can have studied a language since fifth or sixth grade (an amount of study which would usually indicate fluency in the United States), and still be barely able to communicate the most basic personal information (as you described with your roommate's nephew, and as I see with some of our newest students). I used to complain about the state of language education in my home country, but the main complaint there is that it about quantity, not quality: it doesn't start early enough, classes don't happen often enough (in some schools three times a week for an hour), and that most schools only offer Spanish, French, and Latin. But in America, my college Arabic professor, who "taught" the target language in L1 was the glaring incompetent exception, whereas in Turkey the "Arab method of instruction" (as I've seen it described in the ME forums) seems to be the rule. Regards, ~Q Back to top sixthchildJoined: 18 Apr 2012Posts: 298Location: East of Eden Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:14 am Post subject: Hi Again Qaaolchoura, you make some predictable and incorrect judgements. Firstly, I have never worked in a public or state school, I understand that the situation there is much worse there, only eclipsed by the worst pay scales you can imagine. Secondly,I can see why explaining grammar can have its attractions, the learners feel comfortable with it and a lot of them know it fairly well, its how your host co-workers teach and they can only percieve the language through grammar labels and structures, just to make it even more demanding their pronunciation ranges from bad to just unintelligble. Thirdly,A lot of them are very wary of conversing with a "native" speaker as it will show up their shortcomings , blissfully unaware that by doing so would give them an opportunity to do sometying about it! Therein the conundrum lies, without any model available in any teaching establishment that reflects correct usage and utterances there will always be that wide gulf between learners and those who may one day become proficient and fluent users of the language. Finally, one of the most often asked questions I have been asked when I first set foot in the classroom is "Do you know Turkish?" in L1 of course, says it all really! Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 11061Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:38 am Post subject: Interesting topic! However, I think the answer very much depends on where and whom you teach. Many classes that I taught in dershanes back in the day were quite low-level, and predictably the natural interest level on my part was fairly low. But not always. I had low-level Turkish learners who still managed to say something interesting, relevant and thought-provoking, despite quite limited restrictions on their language. In addition, I also taught students who had a really good level of English, and other languages, and were happy to discuss topics such as Tomas Aquinas and his relationship to Islamic thought, for example. Admittedly, these groups of students were very much the minority. But then the same minority would probably exist within the EFL teachers I knew too. Back to top QaaolchouraJoined: 10 Oct 2008Posts: 539Location: 21 miles from the Syrian border Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:07 pm Post subject: sixthchild wrote: Hi Again Qaaolchoura, you make some predictable and incorrect judgements. Firstly, I have never worked in a public or state school, I understand that the situation there is much worse there, only eclipsed by the worst pay scales you can imagine. Secondly,I can see why explaining grammar can have its attractions, the learners feel comfortable with it and a lot of them know it fairly well, its how your host co-workers teach and they can only percieve the language through grammar labels and structures, just to make it even more demanding their pronunciation ranges from bad to just unintelligble. Thirdly,A lot of them are very wary of conversing with a "native" speaker as it will show up their shortcomings , blissfully unaware that by doing so would give them an opportunity to do sometying about it! Therein the conundrum lies, without any model available in any teaching establishment that reflects correct usage and utterances there will always be that wide gulf between learners and those who may one day become proficient and fluent users of the language. Finally, one of the most often asked questions I have been asked when I first set foot in the classroom is "Do you know Turkish?" in L1 of course, says it all really! Sorry sixthchild, I'm not clear which of my judgements are incorrect, aside from where you actually teach. Though I'll freely concede that you've been teaching Turks far longer than I and probably have a better overall feel for it. It seems to me that everything you said more or less confirms my point, though you add the additional factor of being nervous around native speakers. I must say that even people who tell me they're nervous around a native speaker get over it very quickly, though of course I'm teaching mostly adults, and I'm not clear who you're teaching: I thought you were mostly kids and teenagers, which is a very different bucket of fish. Regards, ~Q Back to top sixthchildJoined: 18 Apr 2012Posts: 298Location: East of Eden Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:00 am Post subject: Hi Q Indeed I teach younger learners at this time but have taught older levels in the past, basically they are all learners regardless of their ages. So many in the past have confirmed what you have already written, that they have had more than a decade of language learning under their belt and yet are unable to communicate with it, so, back to the starting point, how does this happen? Is it the teachers, the methods, or the instituition that allows this continue? Perhaps we might find some common ground here where we can at least agree that most language learners are been short changed regardless of their fish family! Back to top billy orrJoined: 15 Jul 2009Posts: 229 Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:44 am Post subject: I worked at a state university for 6 years in a faculty of education. I found the great majority of students to be excellent, intelligent, very enthusiastic and responsive to learning opportunities. They learned quickly and happily when they had the chance. I had many very interesting conversations with them. I am certain that the main reason why the English language proficiency of students entering university is disappointing is because of poor teaching at high school. There are other factors too, such as the aim of education being more about control and obedience than about achievement. However, I do not feel students in Turkey are much worse than those from many other countries. Most erasmus students from Italy, Spain and Portugal seemed comparable to the average Turkish student. Back to top sixthchildJoined: 18 Apr 2012Posts: 298Location: East of Eden Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:34 am Post subject: I think that it is generally accepted that the majority of more able students tend to end up in the state unis, they generally are more motivated and from my own personal experience would agree with most of what you've stated. However, seeing as you have mentioned the students from the Erasmus programme, in the conversations that I have had with them, they said that they came over here to continue their studies at an English medium university, only to find that the medium of instruction in the classroom was in fact, yes you've guessed it, Turkish! Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 11061Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:41 pm Post subject: I'd have reservations about the whole notion of expecting students, any students, to come up with interesting conversations in the first place, but especially in a second language. It's great when they do have something genuinely interesting (to me) to say, but that is not really a prerequisite to learning. Back to top sixthchildJoined: 18 Apr 2012Posts: 298Location: East of Eden Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:26 am Post subject: Yes an "interesting" word that one and yet it seems too much to expect anyone to use it in a very well, what can I say, except "interesting" way how about entertaining or productive, thought provoking, what ever doesn't really matter, just wishful thinking on my part, in fact conversations of any kind would be welcome, period! Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 11061Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:36 am Post subject: Yes, it can be fairly disappointing when confronted with a classroom of blank faces. Yet, when I was a student, I'm not so sure that any of my teachers would have found anything my classmates had to say to be very thought-provoking or interesting. Didn't stop them teaching us. Funnily enough, many language learners often complain about how boring the course materials are. 'Couldn't the teacher do better than this stuff?' is a typical comment. 'Why all this talk about the environment/ women's rights/ life in the UK or US/ extreme sports? - boring!' 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10 Different Types of Kisses
Takes Two to Kiss
A kiss is a drop of dew on the cheeks of a cold winter morning. It is that subtle expression of intimate love that falls freely from a significant other's lips. You know the French one and the cheek one but do you know there are about 15 kinds?
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The Butterfly Kiss
This kiss is delicate and cute. To butterfly kiss your partner, make sure your faces are less than a breath away. Open and close the eyelids against the partner's and you would feel your heart fluttering with joy.
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The Cheek Kiss
The cheek kiss is the best "I like you" symbol that you can find. You'd find yourself skipping a beat when the boy or girl you have been crushing on comes over and bends to plant the kiss on your cheek. Another intimate way to blow a cheek kiss if you are a male is to put your hands around the girls shoulder and softly touch her cheeks with your lips. And, babies love the cheek kiss!
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The Eskimo Kiss
We bet you would have enjoyed the Eskimo kiss when you were in school without realizing it is an expression of subtle intimacy. The Eskimo kiss involves two people standing so close to each other as to hear one another's breath. Nothing works more romantically than altering the tune of breathing by rubbing each other's nose.
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The Eye Kiss
This is not the eyeball kiss that will put you at risk of infections, but one that is many times tender and soulful. Hold your partner's head with your hands. Slowly move their head in the direction that you want to kiss and when your lips have reached the eyes, plant a kiss.
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The Eyelid Kiss
This is a very intimate kiss that your partner would probably never come to know of unless they are awake. So, as it is clear already, the eyelid kiss is done when the partner is either sleeping or has his/her eyes shut. When your partner is in such a position, gently kiss the spot below their brow bone.
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The Earlobe Kiss
This kiss may not be liked overtly by a lot of people, so if you want to be sure that your partner would not mind it, gently plant kisses on their cheeks and move towards the earlobe. Now, gently sip and suck on the earlobes. Try not to make loud sucking noises because the ears are sensitized noise detectors.
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The Finger Kiss
You may already have done this with your partner without really knowing that it is a type of kiss in itself. The finger kiss involves gently rubbing the partner's fingers and sucking on them. This can be surprisingly seductive and deeply passionate.
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The Forehead Kiss
This is another type of kiss that most couples share. It is also referred to as the motherly kiss. This type of kiss can be intimate and at the same time comforting to anyone, be it your romantic partner, sister, mother or friend. All it needs you to do is just brush your lips across the crown of the person's head.
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The Fruity Kiss
To do the fruity kiss, take a small piece of any fruit and place it between your partner's lips. Now, start nibbling half of the fruit and let your partner nibble the other half of the fruit. This can prove to be a fun activity that may snowball into being passionate with the juice of the fruit running into both of your mouth.
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The Hand Kiss
This kiss was historically done with bow to show deference to a lady. To do it, gently raise your partner's hand close to your lips and lightly brush the lips across the top of their hand.
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I have noticed the rain collector on my Vantage Pro started showing less and less amounts of rain after a lite, heavy or a all day rain event. This didn't happen over night. Been doing this for over a year now.
I see nothing wrong when I open the unit up.. I started to adjust the two screws for the dippers as per a phone call to Davis techs. Seems I'm getting close to correct rain reading now BUT can't figure out why I had to do this in the first place when it's been fine for years.
Anyone else have or had this problem?
Thanks.. Bill in NW Ohio
16 Mar 2011
I got something going on that is kinda crazy. For the last week or so and the sun finally shines here in NW Ohio for a few hours in the afternoon, the outdoor temperature will shoot up to 10 or more degrees than what it really is (wireless unit) and the outdoor humidity reading will go blank (nothing but ---- on the display). Wind speed and direction work fine so I'm guess there is no problem with the outdoor unit sending data to the console.
As I am typing this the real outdoor temp is; 50 but the Davis wireless is transmitting 61. There is also no outdoor humidity reading. The time right now is; 7:30pm EDT. The problem started around 1:00pm. I also just noticed the system recorded a -39 degree temp at 5:49pm.
I'm guessing it *may* have something to do with the angle of the sun in the sky this time of the year. I *think* this very same thing happened to me last year about this same time.
What is causing no humidity reading, I have know idea. All this will correct itself as sunset arrives. This are no errors being displayed, not even battery being low.
All of this will stop and return to normal when the sun gets at a higher angle in the sky as March ends. At least that is what I remember from last year.
What is going on? Anyone have any ideas?
03/17/11 Update; I found the problem this morning and thought I'd pass it along. The problem was a dirty wet connection under the cover for the Temp and Hum input plug. Mine is located on a tower about 30' in the air. I didn't have any luck trying to get it to work while still mounted to the tower so I removed it. I thought I was going to have to order a new Temp and Hum plate but for some reason I reset the plug one more time and it was working in the house. I then cleaned the socket and the connections and put LOTS of silicone dielectric compound to help keep any moisture out. I also cleaned and used compound in the rest of the sockets. I also replaced the battery and cleaned the rain dipper as long as the unit was easy to work on.
Want to see it in action? Go to; www.fremont-oh-weather.com
With spring storms around the corner, I'm glad it's ready to record it...
17 Jul 2010
Vantage Pro 2 on line 24/7/365 since 2007.
All of a sudden within the last couple of weeks the wind
speed stops working (zero reading) during the heat of
the day. Comes back to life again when temp begins
to cool off.
There is NO problem with the wind direction, just the
wind speed.
It seems to be heat related. Any ideas guys?
Thanks... www.wx.tatorz.com
Monday: 07/19/10 - hailstorm, it's a wireless system.
After my Heath 5001 wx (wired) station took a direct
lightning hit, I wish I would have stayed with a wired
30 Jul 2009
I have been sending ARPS raw weather data for over two years.
My ID is/was; CW6752. The problem is I'd find my WX systems
program hung up do to ARPS servers not *telling* my system to go
ahead and send the raw data.
I sent a E-Mail to the operator of the web site and he told me that it's
not his problem but the servers that collect the data and sends it on
to his site. I *guess* the *real* problem is NOT the servers at all so I
was told BUT the weather program we are using. Something about
how things are handled, ie; programming.
So, I stopped sending data to ARPS. I found my system hung-up up to
three times a week.
Anyone else seen this happening to their system?
Have a great WX day! Bill here in NW Ohio. Ham Callsign; N8FIS
8 Jan 2007
I'm running two Davis Vantage Pro systems. One at my home and
the other at work.
Both units are using Weatherlink programs. One is version 5.5.1 on
the work system and the one at my home is 5.7. Both are using the
serial interface.
Here's the problem with both. Both units send data to a host system
that puts them on the Internet for all to see. Every once in a while,
BLANK data will be sent, either the graffic screen or no midnight
data (archive) is sent, again only a blank screen. The ONLY way to
*fix* this problem is to re-boot the computer.
When I called Davis a few months ago about my unit at home using
the USB port at the time hanging up, they FINALLY admitted there is
a problem with USB and I got the serial interface. I kinda doubt they
will admit to a problem I'm having that's it's their problem.
I'm guessing even with the serial interface there is a loss of data
between the weather console and the computer every once in a
BTW, both computer do nothing else. 100% used for the Davis
systems only.
Any idea guys??
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|2008-07-08, 01:47
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hm....contrary to beta, I really liked the OP song.
The overall animation quality is pretty good as is Maaya's voice acting. Premise is interesting and makes me regret selling my DS not too long ago since the game's coming out for DS in a few months. However, with the mix of races and how they're drawn, it's a little hard to take seriously...wish they took a page or 2 from Utawarerumono.
Will keep watching, though
|2008-07-08, 21:43
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Kazumi sure is cute...
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Wow its really pretty and the op... what a surprise, it was kinda electro, like nakata did it I am ripping it from my file to jam out Well I really liked it, but I can understand it not being a popular one this season... But maaya was awesome! I loved her character and I really loved the cat king guy Well the first episode will definitely keep me watching. I will be importing this game! I think this is too awesome. Has anyone picked this show up yet?
Edit: I found out some one named nakata wrote the song, I was talking about nakata yasukata (perfume, capsule)
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|2008-07-09, 12:13
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If anyone else is seeing double in the first subbed ep, rename the .ass file and load it from the player using File -> Load Subtitles. Didn't catch this problem since I only renamed the files after making the torrent
Having said that, really like the OP and animation in this. Sad to hear it only has 13 eps but hope you guys enjoy my speedsub lol (Done between 1:00am-4:00am!).
|2008-07-09, 14:53
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Kazumi sure is cute...
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I wonder why this series is getting so attention, I mean it has a ds game (promotional video can be seen here ) to be released with a top notch production staff and the anime's story is very interesting, the anime its self was not shabbily made, but why? What makes so this series gets so much attention? Why put so much money into something new?
I am not anime otaku but the only other series I watched like this was utena. In which it spawned an anime, manga, game, and movie but all came out together, like the manga was running at the same time the anime was then the game came out as soon as the series finished and the movie came out as soon as the series finished as well as the manga. But it was an all original project that developed from nothing yet all this stuff came out together...
Why is world destruction like this? Is it the brainchild of some big shots in the anime world? They could do that with utena because it was directed by the same guy that did the last season of sailor moon... right after sailor moon.
Anyways the manga will begin serialization this month in Dengeki Maoh according to ann.. I'll check the site later... Any word if anyone is going to scanlate this? If not I need to start collecting the actual maoh magazine... Don't want to get too far back on the releases, its released every month, but so what....
Yea I checked the main site world destruction is supposed to be in the next issue.For those who care enough to check themselves... linkie poo is here.
|2008-07-09, 15:30
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The first episode was quite good, though there were some bad facial expressions in the second half.
Some scenes, in particular those with the cats and the Teddy Bear made me laugh nyan~, but others were quite serious and the action scenes with Morte were pretty good. nyan~
I don't know if someone already noticed, Morte's boots remind me of Yoko's, but the zip is not on the side Kyrie, instead, is quite lively and carefree also in the most dangerous situations, though he seemed a little scared.
I hope the plot will develop in good way, since destroying the world is not your usual quest to complete.
Morte is HAWT! kuma~
|2008-07-09, 16:09
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Oooh well i've just finish watching the first episode and i liked it!It's quite a cool anime and the plot seems original.It also have the right mix of funny scenes and weird things !
Btw in my mother language the name of the girl,Morte,means Death !Lol that's quite ironic
|2008-07-09, 16:15
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Anyway yeah,she was destined to end something with a name like that... XD
i'm starting to regret not having a ds...
|2008-07-09, 18:27
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|2008-07-10, 03:18
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oops! deleted instead of editing. Like I was saying. The show seems good, it just feels kind of BORROWED (other than the obvious anti-hero world destruction ploy). 13 episodes huh? Will that be enough for something as daring as world destruction? Second season perhaps? Will continue to watch.
|2008-07-10, 08:37
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the characters look interesting,and frankly,i have watched enough movies,dramas and animes about world destruction,but i rarely watch those with the protagonist intending on destroying the world.I really wonder how this will turn out in the end.But i dislike 2 things:
1)the supposed hero.man,he is really weak and clueless.hopefully that would change soon(lol at the fake breast)
2)those beast?they are the main reason why i couldn't take this anime seriously although the story look interesting
13 episodes look a bit too short,but 26 or 24 may seem a bit too long as well.They will have to rush through the 13 episodes to give a satisfying ending
|2008-07-10, 09:58
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Or maybe it's like .hack and what we see is happening before the beginning of the game?
|2008-07-10, 13:26
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Age: 43
So, I've got around to watching the first episode. It's not bad, but it's not really "WOW" either. Like Kamina-san said, "world destruction" is hardly an original idea — the meme has been done to death (pun intended) in countless JRPGs, and I daresay that Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne's version of apocalypse is by far and away the one for all other games to beat. World Destruction seems like a stroll-in-the-park, by comparison.
I noticed from the credits that P.A Works and Studio DEEN provided supporting animation. P.A Works was responsible for last winter's True Tears, which featured gorgeous art and animation, so I'm guessing that the shoddy animation quality in the second-half of the episode — which tigerwoods observed — was probably a result of DEEN's involvement? I seem to recall alot of grumbling about this particular studio, so I wonder if someone can confirm my suspicions?
As for the characters, I'm not terribly impressed with the cutesy beastmen and the softish Kyrie (isn't that a girl's name?), but I'd readily agree that Morte is sexy eye-candy. Her design reminds me immediately of Sango from Inuyasha, especially Morte's weapon, which is shaped similarly as Sango's Hiraikotsu (see below).
Ah well, due to the relative lack of promising summer anime, World Destruction at least seems to provide suitably light entertainment. I'm likely to follow it for at least a few more episodes.
|2008-07-10, 13:58
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|2008-07-10, 18:18
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Is felling in love with the kuma... I don't know why....
Just a note to those who don't know. The anime, the manga, and the game well have different plot development and slightly varying settings. (Like how the dragon girl is an independent fourth party int he game, but a member of the World Salvation Association in the anime).
Though knowing who drafted the basic plot, I really fear the story would eventually crash and burn....
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Range: Self or other by spell or ritual up to 20ft away
Duration: Two melee rounds per level of experience.
Saving Throw: None
Level: 6th level Wizard spell
Fleet feet is an extremely popular and powerful magic spell. Its popularity and commonness that makes it a 6th level spell.
The incantation doubles the physical prowess, speed and mobility of the enchanted person for 30 seconds (2 melee rounds) per level of the spell caster. This means the character's speed and P.P. are doubled (providing increased P.P. bonuses to strike, parry and dodge) and perhaps most notably, the character's attacks per melee round are all doubled for the duration of the spell.
While the character is a veriable whirlwind of action, the enchantment does have some drawbacks. The character is moving so fast and doing so much that the character is -2 on initiative and not likely to see a surprise attack coming (in most cases, a surprise attack or strike from behind is automatic). Furthermore, the performance of delicate skills like picking locks or pockets, carving, writing, etc., are all at -20% and the character cannot control his precise movement.
Range: Self or other by touch
Duration: 10 minutes per level of experience
Saving Throw: Everybody who encounters the magically disguised character gets to save vs magic, but are -4 to succeed. A successful save means the true features are seen, not the mask.
Level: 6th Level Wizard spell.
The spell magically creates an illusionary mask over the person's own facial features. AGe, gender, skin color, hair, hair length, and specific features are composed by the thoughts of the spell caster. However, the magic is limited to facial features and does not apply to any other part of the body, nor does it add to one's height. The mage can attempt to imitate a specific person's face, but has a mere 20%+3% per level of experience success rate. The disguise skill adds a bonus of +10%.
Range: Self or other by touch
Duration: One minute per level of experience.
Saving Throw: Not applicable.
Level: 3rd level Wizard spell and 2nd level Air Warlock magic.
The spell causes the character's entire body to glow with an illumination equal to 10 candles, but is gentle to the eyes. The light can be used to shed light on the area around the character like a lantern without the flickering. The light also has a calming effect and adds +1 to the charisma of the character who is aglow.
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The Nightowls Natural Abilities list bio-regeneration at 4D6 M.D. per minute ... It should have been 4D6 S.D.C. Magic and MD fire ... should be Magic and SDC fire ...
Same goes for their combat damage the claw strike should be 2D6 SDC not MD.
One of the natural abilities of the Palladium Elf is to see in total darkness; nightvision 60 feet (18.3 m). Somehow, this was omitted.
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There were two missing WPs in the 2nd edition, they are as follows:
+1D6 damage at level two, +1 to strike at levels, 1, 3, 5, 8, 12 and 15; +1 to strike when thrown or to parry at levels 2, 4, 8 and 12 (not designed for throwing).
+2 damage at levels 2 & 8; +1 to strike and parry at levels 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12; +1 to strike when thrown at levels 3, 7 and 12 (not designed for throwing).
W.P. Lance for the Knight & Paladins can be found with their OCCs. The Way of the Lance.
The SDC for Hard Leather armor (full suit) should be 30
The SDC for a half suit of Soft Leather is 10; A.R. 6
The SDC for a half suit of Hard Leather is 12; A.R. 8
The SDC for a half suit of Studded Leather is 20; A.R. 9
A half suit of padded, quilt or cloth isn't worth the while.


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Toby Perl Freilich's "Inventing Our Life: The Kibbutz Experiment" is a straightforward, somewhat dogged documentary about a historical movement that was established by Jewish Zionists in 1910 when a dozen young Eastern Europeans settled in the Jordan Valley and founded a collective, called Degania, to practice socialist utopianism.
Since that time, the kibbutz movement, which fulfilled its idealism when Israel achieved statehood, has morphed into many branches, some of them quite disparate. No longer, for example, are children in most kibbutzim housed and educated in separate quarters from their parents, not all are agrarian, and earned income is not always shared equally within the commune.
Freilich includes interviews with three generations of kibbutzniks and some fascinating historical footage going back to the 1920s. Grade: B (Unrated.)


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 13th Oct 2006 14:12 UTC
Recent high-profile security problems with Internet Explorer have done little to dent its market share - or maybe not, according to conflicting reports on web browser use. Web analytics firm OneStat.com reckons that IE's global usage share is 85.85 per cent, an increase of 2.8 per cent since July 2006. Mozilla Firefox's open source browser claims second place with a share of 11.49 per cent, a decrease of 1.44 per cent since July 2006. Apple's Safari claimed 1.61 per cent (down 0.23 per cent), and Opera held 0.69 per cent of the market. However, statistics from websites tools firm Net Applications, cited by Ars Technica, paint a contrasting picture.
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I feel like I have been running around like a wild man these past few weeks. I'm continue to juggle several projects, and there are many exciting things going on in the areas of new product and behind the scenes. All projects from Rifts® to Robotech® are moving forward, but it feels like a non-stop whirlwind over here, and we're still behind where we want to be with releases. I guess I long for the day Palladium can add a few people to the staff. Read on.
Online sales have been strong and exactly where we want to see our numbers. Sales have been bolstered, in part, by the release of the Rifts® Black Market Gold Hardcover, but have been good across the board for several game lines, including Dead Reign™, Nightbane®, Robotech®, Heroes Unlimited™ and, of course, Rifts®. What is especially encouraging is that it is the month of September, during which sales are historically soft to terrible, so this is very nice to see. Very nice.
Folks are loving the Rifts® Black Market Gold Hardcover. I'm glad my surprise has been well received. It is a very limited, signed and numbered printing of only 250 copies and destined to be a valued collectible. That is the lowest number we have ever printed of a Gold Edition. 250 copies, 8 signatures and an awesome cover for $60. Sold on a first come, first served basis, in the sequence in which they are ordered.
What caught me by surprise was increased sales of the Rifts® Black Market "softcover," which have shot up. I think positive word of mouth about the array of fun and useful material it contains is helping to keep the excitement going and the good buzz alive. Thanks for the positive chatter and purchases. Game on!
All the material has been gathered, Alex has given it an initial edit, Wayne is working on his edit, and the artwork is all coming in. As I've said, this is another excellent issue. It should go to the printer by the end of next week and see release around October 12, 2012. I still have contracts to mail out.
Despite my plans and best efforts, I'm still working on the final edits and tweaks of the last third of Robotech® Genesis Pits™ Sourcebook. My time and attention continues to be divided to keep several books and projects progressing. I hesitate to reveal too much, before we get approval on much of the new material, but assuming approvals go well: Wow, this book is going to make Robotech fans happy. Fun source material, new insight, creation and encounter tables, new monsters, mutants and ideas for adventure.
Things have been quiet on that front this week, though I did have a conversation about the project with Tommy Yune last Friday, and I expect to have another one today or tomorrow. I can't reveal details yet, but I can say Palladium is looking to surprise and impress fans with the level of quality of the game pieces and scope of the game. Robotech® fans should go wild when I can start revealing details in a month or two.
When I finish Robotech® Genesis Pits, I jump into Vampires with both feet. I can hardly wait. The book has been growing and changing as Matthew Clements and Chris Kluge supply me with new ideas and text for consideration. It's all excellent and you will love this book. As soon as I'm done working on Robotech® Genesis Pits Sourcebook I'm all over Vampires!
Chuck Walton is working away on art and it is marvelous. If you thought his work in Rifts® Lemuria was great, I think his tech designs are even more impressive. You can think of the two Rifts® Northern Gun books as Rifts® Black Market on steroids.
I want this book out by the end of the year and will do my best to make it happen. This is an epic book that will provide ample new avenues of adventure and change the face of Rifts Earth and the Coalition States!
Alex and I have added a few new Palladium collectibles to my online store and will continue to add items from time to time. There are no more than five Rifts® Lemuria Emerald Editions earmarked for the store and other items such as the Rifts® Machinations of Doom Gold Hardcover, Rifts® RPG Silver hardcovers, BTS Gold, Rifts® Ultimate Gold, Erick Wujcik's Amberzine #11, etc. are also in short supply. In most cases, I have only a dozen or less to offer. That's why we continue to dole them out one at a time. Once they are sold out, of course, they are GONE! Other collectibles include first printings of books, signed books, "proofreader" copies of books (a couple more coming your way soon), original artwork, and other collectible odds and ends.
There are also a large number of collectible toys and action figures in my online store. All are from my personal collection. More toys and collectibles are added on a weekly basis.
I actually took part of last the weekend off for the second week in a row. I worke on the chop-shop and laboratory Halloween display at Kathy's and it turned out great, too. Perhaps the best display I've ever done. Kathy and I love Halloween, so it was a nice break from the usual routine. Not only that, but even that little bit of time off rejuvenated my creative juices. This weekend we'll be working. Wayne and I will be at the Alliance Open House Friday and Saturday. It is always a good venue to meet retailers, get input and talk business, and we are looking forward to the event.
I have been a bit remiss in posting my daily Murmurs from the Megaverse® and Facebook comments because it has been a crazy week. Heck, I still have a few emails and numerous Private Messages I need to respond to, not to mention calls to several dozen people from the crowdfundings earlier this year. Gah. Don't worry, I will continue to post as frequently as possible and try to step up my postings again. Enjoy the Rifts® Black Market Gold Contraband Edition and the last few days of summer before they are gone. I don't know about where you live, but the days are getting short and much cooler. Game on.
– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher
Everything you want to know about the Black Market of Rifts® North America presented inside a pair of gorgeous black leatherette covers. Gold foil embossing on front cover and spine. Historically, gold collector editions only increase in value on the collector's market, and often quickly. This is the lowest number of a Collector's Gold Edition that Palladium has ever printed.
See what everyone is talking about and order yours today. Rifts® Black Market™ is an epic, 192 page sourcebook that contains a wealth of information about the inner workings of the Black Market, the Five Factions, new Bandito Arms/Black Market weapons and gear, how to make any O.C.C. a Black Marketeer, special abilities of the Black Marketeer, criminal enterprises, Black Market loans, merc and crime jobs, and much more. This book has it all. AND best of all, a lot of it can be easily adapted to just about any world setting, not just Rifts Earth.
Unknown to most humans, deep within Mexico the vampires have established entire kingdoms. There they live like tyrants and gods, dominating an underclass of cattle people used as slaves and food stock. Learn more about the vampires, their rivals, allies and the humans who willingly serve their supernatural masters for a chance to join the undead. A must-have guide for those who wish to travel deeper into the Vampire Kingdoms or play as vampires and their human minions. In final production right now with art and text coming in and final editing and writing restarting next week.
The Rifter® Number 60 is an action-packed issue that delves into adventure, magic, monsters and strange war machines. In production right now.
The Rifter® is an idea factory. The key to unlocking the unlimited resources of the imagination for numerous Palladium RPG world settings. It helps players and Game Masters to generate new ideas and keep their games fresh, and provides useful, ready to go, source material that gamers can just drop into their ongoing games.
Every issue of The Rifter® offers new monsters, villains, characters, O.C.C.s, powers, magic, weapons, adventure and ideas for your use in games and campaigns. There is usually source material for at least 2-3 Palladium game lines, often more.
An in-depth look at the Invid Genesis Pits, their purpose, function and the creatures they create. Many, many avenues of adventure and ideas to spice up your Robotech® campaign with unexpected menaces and intrigue. In production right now!
Northern Gun™ is the largest independent manufacturer of high-tech weapons, robots and vehicles in North America. Outside of the Coalition States, one could argue, no other kingdom is as powerful or influential, at least when it comes to technology and weapons. The manufacture and sale of Northern Gun weapons and vehicles has given virtually every kingdom, town, colony of settlers and adventurer group a chance to survive and prosper. Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, NG has been the premier outfitter of mercenaries, adventurers and upstart kingdoms for generations. Now, for the first time ever, learn Northern Gun's history, goals and plans for the future. Of course, that means new weapons, robots, power armor, vehicles and gear.
More information about the weapons, vehicles and practices of Northern Gun, including the new rage of robot gladiatorial combat.
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. Demons, Deevils and supernatural beings run rampant and wreak havoc across the world.
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.
The following are in development:
Everyone at Palladium has a Rifts® Dice Bag, shouldn't you? It is a good size, sturdy, drawstring bag made of imitation black velvet emblazoned with the famous Rifts® logo in gold.
Russian mythology and magic come to life in this fan favorite Rifts® World Book. The book includes all kinds of demons, monsters, new magic character classes (O.C.C.s), and nine different types of gypsies – some of whom are adventurers, others mystics and mages, some psychics and one is even a beguiling shape-shifter. Plus more background about Russia and the Sovietski.
Magic vs Technology. The infamous Coalition/Siege on Tolkeen story arc starts with this 160 page sourcebook. Not only does it lay the groundwork for the Coalition's all-out siege on the kingdom of magic, but it includes a vast number of Techno-Wizard weapons and vehicles, powerful magic artifacts, demons, monsters, magic and a historic Crisis Time-Line from 12 P.A. to 106 P.A.
The Siege on Tolkeen goes into full swing as the Coalition Army makes the first devastating attacks on Tolkeen. Coalition Generals, Special Forces squads, and strategies are presented with a wealth of adventure ideas.
We didn't want you to forget about this excellent sourcebook in the series. The Coalition's siege on Tolkeen has had a devastating impact on people across North America. None have been more affected than the Cyber-Knights. This sourcebook reveals not only the history and secrets of the Cyber-Knights, but the schism the war has created among the fabled warriors.
Earth is home to thousands of alien species from beyond the Rifts. One of the strangest and most dangerous is the Xiticix. A danger nobody seemed to realize until the sprawling Hivelands began to encroach on the territories of other people. Armed with new breeds of aggressive warriors, new weapons and legions of insectoids willing to fight to the death, people are beginning to wonder if they are the next threat to humanity.
The war between the people of the New German Republic and the Gargoyle Empire rages on, but only the heroes of the NGR seem to be getting the upper hand. See where things stand in the year 109 P.A. and get a closer look at the NGR Army, government, society and people. This World Book also presents the latest weapons, combat vehicles, power armor and robots of the NGR as well as commercial vehicles, robot helpers, and more.
Archie 3 and Hagan Lonovich are two of the most beloved villains (anti-heroes?) in the Rifts Earth setting. This sourcebook highlights their strange relationship, plots and blunders. One of which is inadvertently unleashing The Mechanoids® into the world!
The Mechanoids have one driving goal: To destroy all humanoid life! This book has it all. Source material, the Mechanoids, new equipment, monsters, adventure and cryptic prophecies.
Endless Dead™ is a new 96 page sourcebook that will send your Dead Reign™ campaign in new directions or add depth (and zombies). What are you waiting for? Order your copy today. And if you haven't taken a look at the Dead Reign™ RPG yet, but love zombies, you need to give this dynamic game a try.
● New! Rifts® Pencil – Cat. No. 2561 – 50 cents per each pencil. People love this item and often buy them in sets of 10. Enjoy.
● New! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Coffee Mug – red on a black, 15.5 ounce mug – Cat. No. 2560 – $10.00.
● New! Dead Reign™: "Survive or Die Trying" T-Shirt – Cat. No. 2556 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95
● New! Rifts® Wilk's Laser Technologies™ Logo T-Shirt – Cat. No. 2557 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95
● New! Imagination Unleashed T-Shirt – black image on a red T-shirt – No. 2558 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95
● New! Rifts® Northern Gun™ Logo T-Shirt – Cat. No. 2559 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95
● Property of the Coalition™ T-Shirt – Cat. No. 2528 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95
The following new Rifts® miniatures have never before been released by Palladium Books.
● MI8021 – Rifts® Shadow Beast – $12.00
● MI8022 – Rifts® Mystic Knight – $6.00
● MI8023 – Rifts® Lord Magus – $6.00
● MI8024 – Rifts® High Magus – $6.00
● MI8025 – Rifts® Coalition Psi-Stalker (new-style Dead Boy armor) – $6.00
● MI8026 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy in DPM-D1 Armor – $6.00
● MI8027 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy #2 (with energy rifle) – $6.00
● MI8028 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy #3 (with rifle and Vibro-Knife) – $6.00
● MI8029 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy #4 (German Shepherd with rifle and Vibro-Claws) – $6.00
● MI8030 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy #5 (Bulldog with energy rifle and Vibro-Claws) – $6.00
The following favorite Rifts® miniatures are back in stock. Some, like the Glitter Boy, have sold on the collector's market for as much as $50-$120. They are being re-released for the first time in a decade.
● MI8031 – Rifts® Glitter Boy Power Armor – $20.00; this is a large, heavy figure.
● MI8032 – Rifts® Glitter Boy Pilot – $6.00
● MI8033 – Rifts® Kydian Overlord (Atlantis) – $20.00; this is a large, heavy figure.
● MI8034 – Rifts® Dragonsaurus (Atlantis) – $10.00
● MI8035 – Rifts® Slaver and Slave (Atlantis); 2 figs, no plastic bases – $10.00
● MI8036 – Rifts® Crazy – $6.00
● MI8037 – Rifts® Juicer #1 (with laser pistol) – $6.00
● MI8038 – Rifts® Juicer #2 (with Vibro-Sword) – $6.00
● MI8039 – Rifts® Cyborg #1 (with Rail Gun) – $12.00
● MI8040 – Rifts® Cyborg #2 (with gun hands) – $12.00
● MI8041 – Rifts® Cyborg #3 – $6.00
● MI8042 – Rifts® Coalition Officer (old armor) – $6.00
● MI8043 – Rifts® Coalition Grunt #1 (old armor) – $6.00
● MI8044 – Rifts® Coalition Grunt #2 (old armor) – $6.00
● MI8045 – Rifts® Coalition Grunt #3 (old armor) – $6.00
Over the next seven weeks, Palladium and various staff members will be making appearances and selling product at various gaming events. We sent out a special email last week to let folks know about some of these events, but here's a more complete listing. Come on over and join the fun.
This is a retailer trade show sponsored by Palladium's largest distributor, Alliance. We'll only be onsite Saturday in the Exhibit Hall to chat with retailers, tell them about upcoming releases and sign autographs. Wayne Smith and I (Kevin Siembieda) will be manning the booth. It's always a worthwhile experience.
Timothy Lutheran Church
8820 Wayne Road
Livonia, MI 48150
10:00 A.M to 11:00 P.M.
Julius Rosenstein and Palladium pal and G.M., Jim Cross, will be running Palladium gaming events. Jim is also the convention organizer. There will be all kinds of fun gaming events. I'm sure I'll pop in at least briefly considering its just down the road from the Palladium Office.
This a rapidly exploding anime convention the could have 15,000+ people this year. It includes a wide range of amazing costumes, guests, events, cosplay, gaming and multi-media fun.
Palladium Books will be exhibiting in the dealers' room and we'll have members of the Palladium staff and other maniacs at the booth, including me (Kevin Siembieda), Wayne Smith, Alex Marciniszyn, Julius Rosenstein, Chuck Walton and maybe a few other Palladium madmen. Artist Ben Rodriguez will be there too, but he'll have his own booth. It all happens at Cobo Hall, downtown Detroit, near the waterfront. Join the fun.
Speaking of which, have I mentioned that I will be one of the guests at Anime North in Toronto next year? Well, I will. The event takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2013. This will be my first time back at a convention in Canada in something like 15 years. Too long. www.animenorth.com
Oh yeah, we can hardly wait for Gen Con next year. We may even need to expand the size of our booth.
Note: No Palladium Open House in 2013 and right now, there are no plans for one in 2014.
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Contact: Karen V. Gregory, Secretary (202-523-5725)
On Thursday, September 30th, you may notice some changes to the Commission's website. That's because the Commission is transitioning to an upgraded website operating platform, the first of two major phases in the Commission's website upgrade and redesign process. These upgrades will provide more transparency and public access and input for the Commission's activities, information, and services. "This new foundation will support our continuing work to make the Commission more open, useful, and responsive to our customers -- the public and the shipping industry that serves them. The Commission is fully committed to President Obama's directive that government should be transparent; government should be participatory; and government should be collaborative," said Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr.
We anticipate minimal service disruptions during the launch process. Should you experience any difficulties accessing information on the Commission's website please contact the Commission's Office of the Secretary or call (202) 523-5725.
While many of the improvements to the upgraded platform will run in the background, some of the immediately noticeable front-end benefits to the public include:
Users of the Commission's service contract filing system, SERVCON, may access this system either through the Commission's website or directly via https://servcon.fmc.gov. If SERVCON filers/publishers require access to SERVCON during the launch period, they are encouraged to access SERVCON directly via the above link.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the nation's international ocean transportation for the benefit of exporters, importers, and the American consumer. The FMC's mission is to foster a fair, efficient, and reliable international ocean transportation system while protecting the public from unfair and deceptive practices.
This site is an official U.S. Government Website