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|Matt, Game Master
Seekers of the Grail
On the present day of the 1st of Highsun, 1045 BY, let it be known that King Alevander of Keddenmark and Queen Gwenehart of Nivmadas have granted the opportunity to the citizenry of the two realms to join in an expedition to the Borderlands to aid in the recovery of Avelonian ancestry. Applicants need be of mature age and of courageous spirit for the journey may be arduous. Applicants need only present themselves on the 10th of Highsun in Areillons at the Legion's Mortar Tavern. Please contact Captain Pelemynn of the newly founded Seekers Expedition. Expedition duties involve following military command, a weeks travel to the Borderlands, the search and exploration of the discovered ruins, translating and identifying found relics and remains and protecting the other members of the Expedition. Payment of 25 gp is offered upon signing on, with further compensation of 10 gp a week and a final payment of 100 gp upon return. As well, discovered wealth of strictly materialistic value will be divided equally between all applicants.
Signed, Head Archaeologist Erwynn Tallis
The Legion's Mortar Tavern is bustling with activity when you arrive, obviously having drawn a wide crowd of people from all corners of the two realms. Peasants, knights, mages, priests and nobles alike mingle among the tables laden with all manner of beers and meads. A roaring fireplace sheds a hearty light throughout the tavern. The sounds of merrymaking and joy fill the air, and the sounds of down payments being spent clinks all around. At the far end of the tavern you spot a large wooden table with a pair of well armored men, decorated in fine green capes with a golden chalice brooch affixed to them. They obviously appear to be in charge, especially the taller of the two, whose presence is quite daunting.
Welcome everyone to the Seekers of the Grail Campaign. I'm immensely grateful to all of you for joining along on this journey with me. We have a large group (9-10) and therefore we'll have to be mindful that patience is required, especially during combats.
I will have Spoiler bars for information dependent on skill checks but that may not mean I will always ask for them. It is up to you to use your own skills at times to gather additional information.
As for combat, I will roll Initiative for all players, announce order and current Round and then proceed in order. I will Puppet any player who has not posted within 2 days if in combat based on the play style I've seen from you. You may leave me note on your character sheet for such events describing preferred actions. I will always try to maximize utility and avoid using limited use actions, especially items.
Once again, thank you.
|Tim Deamon
Tim walks into the tavern and looks around to see whats in here and where the sign up table is.
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Staying clear of,and keeping an eye on, those angry people in the corner, he squeezes his way through to the table with the guys in charge, "Hello, I'm Tim Deamon, I'm here to sign up for the expedition."
|Matt, Game Master
Tim walks into the tavern and looks around to see whats in here and where the sign up table is.Perception
At the far end of the tavern you spot a large wooden table with a pair of well armored men, decorated in fine green capes with a golden chalice brooch affixed to them. They obviously appear to be in charge, especially the taller of the two, whose presence is quite daunting.
The taller of the two is most likely Captain Pelemynn, your contact. Currently there is no one in the line to apply and everyone else appears busy celebrating their good fortunes and spending their down payments on liquor and servant girls.
edit: The taller man speaks up. "Well met friend, I am Captain Pelemynn and this here is my aide, Lieutenant Curens." The Captain gives you a check over, listens to your qualities and answers to a few questions and shakes your hand. "You seem like a capable man and we need all the experience we can get. I won't say we're lacking in numbers but we have very few experienced men on the field. In any case, here's your down payment, twenty-five gold pieces as promised. Welcome to the Seekers. I suggest you get rested unlike the rest of the fellows. We leave in the morning."
|Tim Deamon
I guess from now on Ill put my reaction to rolls seperatly. didnt think id be ninjad, but I should be used to that by now
Wasting the down payments on drink and girls when about to go down some unknown hole in the ground, I am not impressed by the general intelligence level in this room right now.
|Matt, Game Master
I guess from now on Ill put my reaction to rolls seperatly. didnt think id be ninjad, but I should be used to that by now
Wasting the down payments on drink and girls when about to go down some unknown hole in the ground, I am not impressed by the general intelligence level in this room right now.
I'll try and edit as little as possible and especially to avoid Ninjaing my players. I'll do refresh before posting from now to avoid this. And yes, we cannot say that the citizenry is doing a fine job of appearing educated at the moment.
Endrian strides into the tavern making his way directly towards the sign up table.
"Good morn Captain, I hear you are seeking those who would venture into the borderlands in search of important artifacts. I wish to offer my services for this noble quest.
|Matt, Game Master
Don't forget to do your Perception check next time my friend. Wouldn't want to miss out on potential key information.
|Leon the Landless
|Leon the Landless
perception: 1d20 ⇒ 15
The man who enters is tall, broad shouldered, obviously quite strong and possesses a rugged attractiveness. In spite of that he is obviously a haggard and brooding man. He has not shaved in weeks and his hair is in dire need of cutting. His eyes are hollow as though he has sleep troubles.
On his back is a beautiful sword, obviously old but well cared for. It is sheathed into the back side of a canvas-wrapped kite shield.
He walks to the table slowly, waiting his turn in line, not really looking at his surroundings. At the table he looks down at the paper and then up to the recruiters.
"Leon of... Just Leon."
|Matt, Game Master
|Koldir Shadowhammer
Koldir slinks into the tavern, quickly and quietly taking in the occupants.
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Satisfied with the level of confusion and distraction, he makes his way to the large table. Brushing a lock of unwashed hair from his eyes, he speaks tersely:
"My name is Burrin, and I would pledge my hammer and my shield to this expedition, if you'd have me."
|Matt, Game Master
Did you mean to give a different name than Koldir Shadowhammer?
|Koldir Shadowhammer
Yes, he's a naturally rather paranoid fellow, and sees no reason to give out his full name in this situation, especially since "Shadowhammer" isn't exactly a name he's proud of. Since he has an interest in making friends he will likely give his true name if engaged in conversation, but for purposes of signing up, and until he gets more of a feel for the situation, he's going to be Burrin.
|Matt, Game Master
|Leon the Landless
|Koldir Shadowhammer
Koldir takes another look around the tavern, specifically looking for the "fellows of stature" he has heard about. Feeling awkward in such an overwhelmingly social situation, he looks for a table out of the way, to sit while watching those that enter, the others who have been accepted into the Seekers, and the malcontents he saw upon entering.
I wonder what the Captain meant by Grail Hunters, that seems like exactly what the Seekers are... Well, I won't be able to help anything without an idea of what's going on.
Perception check for general watching of the room, picking out the more impressive people, and keeping an eye on the rejects.
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
|Matt, Game Master
|Jevon Ryker
As soon as Jevon walks into the Legion's Mortar he steps immediately to the side, back against the wall and surveys the chaotic scene.
Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Bunch of drunken whoresons, and peasants with grandpa's blade. Maybe competition won't be as fierce as I anticipated.
After confirming that there is no one he owes money to, or anything particularly threatening in the room, he heads for the recruiter's desk.
"Hello boy-os! You look to be the ones in charge round 'ere. I'd like to sign my glorious hide over to your loving care for the duration. I'm good in a fight, and I know the borderlands like I know me own member." He ends with a giggle, puts his rough scarred hands flat on the table and leans in with a smirk to await their response.
|Leon the Landless
"I noticed." Leon said, looking sideways at the unsavory group. "Thank you."
Pouring himself a tall drink, he smelled it, then started sipping. He was in no hurry. He did not seem to enjoy the drink much, but it was clear that enjoyment was not it's purpose.
Finally looking around the bar, he noticed the dwarf for the first time and his eyebrows rose.
Never expected to see one of the stout folk in all my life. Then again, I never expected a lot of things. Why would a dwarf care about the chalice?
|Matt, Game Master
|Jevon Ryker
|Matt, Game Master
|Koldir Shadowhammer
Koldir watches the large man with the club, noting his quick assessment of the tavern as well as the way he carries himself as he heads to the table.
That's a man grew up on the streets, he'll be a good one to have around when we hit trouble, provided he's not it himself...
Seeing the surly man with the tall drink staring at him, Koldir's stomach sinks. He has been wanting to meet people and make friends, but he has forgotten his distaste for interaction. He grudgingly nods his head at the man.
|Leon the Landless
|Koldir Shadowhammer
Hoping to avoid further direct attention, Koldir pushes back as far as he can from the main hustle and bustle. He continues his observation of the people around him as discreetly as possible.
|Jevon Ryker
"I'll be back in a bit Cap'n, got some business to wrap up first." He snatches the bag of coin from the table and ferrets it away somewhere almost quicker than the eye can follow. Executing a sloppy and borderline mocking salute, he turns swiftly on one heel and strides towards the exit. On the way he catches the dwarf looking at him.
That little bearder must fancy my bum! Lets put some rough in his feathers.
He slows for a second, looks 'Burrin' directly in the eye, and gives him a smirking wink before continuing his way out the door.
I want to see if I can find someone to sell me a Greataxe at this hour.
Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
If that doesn't work for some reason
Diplomacy (Gather Information): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
As soon as I've made my purchase I'll head back to the Legion's Mortar.
|Matt, Game Master
|Koldir Shadowhammer
Koldir grimaces and looks away from the man walking out the door.
So much for avoiding any more attention... I'd forgotten how much I hate street rats. A few years back I would have made sure he never winked with that eye again. Damn I need a drink...
Reluctantly rising from his table, Koldir walks to the bar, hoisting himself up on a stool near the man with the tall drink. He briefly considers a greeting, but decides against it.
At least this one didn't openly mock me, and doesn't seem to be particularly talkative.
"Barman, when you've got a moment, I'll take whatever's cheap an' strong"
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|Koldir Shadowhammer
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|Jevon Ryker
After an absence of some time Jevon strides back into the tavern, a large axe having replaced the club on his back. He immediately looks for the dwarf.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Seeing the other patrons reeling away from him at the bar he strides right over, taking in Leon with a single long glance. He leans sideways against the bar, his elbow a few inches from 'Burrin's' drink. "Good Sir dwarf, my name is Jevon. You look the rough and ready sort...You don't happen to be one of my fellow Seekers do you?" While he speaks to Koldir, his eyes remain on Leon the whole time. Taking in his ancient clothing and equipment.
Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
"And you there, what's your name? I've never seen that sort of clothing before, you must have come a long way?"
Not really awaiting a response he pulls a wooden pipe out from under his armor, and begins to fill it with a sweet smelling herb from a pouch behind his belt. "Bartender, you haven't got any virgin cider have you?" he briefly sniffs in the direction of Koldir's cup. "Or really anything opposite of what he's drinking?"
|Matt, Game Master
The bartender looks at Jevon. "I've got many different and fine drinks to suit many a taste. Cider's just one of the many that I have. It'll cost you more than my dwarven friend's drink though and won't clear the area of rabble but it's your drink. The bartender hands you an unopened bottle of cider. "You can all pay up now or when you're done consuming. I have a feeling I'll be keeping tabs all night anyways."
|Tim Deamon
K Nobility 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
K Religion 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
"Thank you Captain."
He goes to the bar and quietly keeps an eye on those discontent ones, trying to recall if any of them are wanted.
Int to remember 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
In the meantime, he also notes who all sign up, particularly anyone who looks capable.
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|Jevon Ryker
"No need, bring one more and keep the change. " Jevon slides three silvers onto the bar. Assuming prices here, I'm attempting to tip him aprox. the price of one of the drinks. The actual amount can be adjusted to reflect Jevon's knowledge that I as a player lack. Lighting his pipe he leans back and begins to smoke while sipping on his cider. He doesn't actually sit, but turns so that his back is to the bartender and his eyes are towards the room. Though at the moment they rest expectantly on Koldir and Leon.
|Tim Deamon
After Leon sits down, Tim strolls over, "I don't recognize your Tabard. Where do hail from? I am Tim Deamon of the Kjald Northlands"
He orders a lightweight drink from the bartender, and continues to watch those in the corner.
If they leave after someone or something else equally suspicious Tim will excuse himself and follow.
|Jevon Ryker
Looking at Tim Bloody hell, a noble. What have I gotten myself into. Outwardly he smiles at the newcomer. "Evening Tim. My name's Ryker. Jevon Ryker." He offers his hand to shake behind the backs of Koldir and Leon.
|Matt, Game Master
On the subject of drinking prices, they range from a single copper piece for the kind of weaponized liquor Koldir is having to a single gold piece which will get you the kind of fine ale that Leon is consuming.
On the subject of Wanted subjects, there are none that you can remember. Of course, a lot of them are passed out on anything from tables to the doormat.
|Leon the Landless
Definitely surprised by the sudden attention, the sullen man looks between the two outgoing chaps with wide eyes for a moment.
"Uh, it's... it was... my grandfathers." he stuttered, Composing himself he looked down at his chest where a faded red lion reared before a black throne.
His voice was smoother when he continued, holding a somber gravity that belied his relative youth. Somehow, he spoke with the lack of sophistication of a peasant, but with the poise and precision of someone far more educated. "I actually don't know where it's from. I've never traveled much and I'm not good with maps. I didn't really expect anyone to ask about it. It's just all I had that would fit over armor."
Looking up at the boisterous pair he takes a drink, then extends his hand. "My name is Leon."
|Tim Deamon
Tim shakes warily, looking at Jevon as though wondering whether he was likely to lose his purse from simply shaking hands. Deciding that Jevon was probably just trying to know others on the team he doesn't say anything about it, but he does keep an eye on his purse.
"Here for the expedition?" He asks Jevon.
|Tim Deamon
Tim laughs, not insultingly, "Some kind of lost noble or something Leon? Oh well, no worries, maybe you can find out when we make it back after all you'll be rich enough to find a library at the very least."
"It is funny the similarities." He turns to present his own crest which is a red set of scales on a black mountain.
|Leon the Landless
|Matt, Game Master
|Jevon Ryker
"Yes I am. Just signed on with the Seekers. Muster out in the morning." He replies to Tim's query. "Grandpa's clothing eh Leon? No wonder I didn't recognize it." Noticing Tim's gaze lingering on his coin pouch Jevon decides to have some fun. He waits for an opportune moment and attempts to snatch it unseen.
Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
|Aldus Cottontail
Perception 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Aldus steps into the tavern with a mostly calm expression until you meet his eyes. Aldus stands there bug-eyed, turning his head in swift, jerking motion he stares at the people here. Walking forward he steps up to the bar and quietly lays down a copper piece, taking his mug he walks over and takes a seat at the table of one of the suspected expedition members.
Holding his mug at mouth level he tilts it back every few minutes to take a sip but otherwise quietly stares at whoever happens to be talking.
Still in shock from the quick processing of his application, Endrian collects his advance payment from the table saying "Thank you Captain, I will do my best in the borderlands to obtain that which is to be sought".
He then regards the rest of the room, attempting to find the others who had successfully applied while he had stood stunned by after his quick processing.
Noting that a small group had moved towards the bar, he makes his way over to their location, grinning widely and bellowing "Ho friends, how does the day greet you all? I too will be coming along on this foray to the borderlands."
Endrian isn't the kind of person to pay attention to most things, focusing more on what is involved directly with what he is doing than outlying factors. He won't be rolling perception all to often even if that means he will miss out on important information.
|Koldir Shadowhammer
Koldir looks up from his nauseous drink after a little while to see the man who had winked at him earlier leaning rather nearby. He recalls that he was just spoken to, although the drink is taking up most of his attention.
"Ahh, yessir, I'm seekin' the grail..."
he trails off as he realized Jevon's own attention is now on Leon and Tim. He frowns down into his drink, wishing he could pull off a debonair attitude like the tall man who...
That greataxe is new... and he's definitely from the streets, there's no mistaking that look. I should keep an eye on him.
Perception to notice the pickpocketing: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Since Koldir happens to be looking at Jevon at the moment, I rolled perception against the slight of hand, is there any other protocol I should follow in regards to opposed rolls?
EDIT: wow, didn't expect to make that one
"Hey, you! What's yer game? We all signed up for this together, an' if yer goin' to be workin' against yer team before we leave the tavern, well you might as well show yerrself out now!"
|Matt, Game Master
Koldir that's perfectly fine. If your character would have had the chance to witness the an action requiring an opposed role made by me it will usually be in a bracket like always, but for player actions, assume that if your character had a reasonable chance of witnessing said action, by all means go ahead and make an opposed roll. I trust in all your good judgement on such things
We're only missing three of our team in the Gameplay section but they've all been active on Recruitment and Discussion so I'm glad we have everyone still on-board this journey! Today's going to be tougher to respond as I might not be able to get on my laptop quite as often. Still, I have my evenings for that. In any case, keep up the great work so far everyone!
|Jevon Ryker
"What this?" He holds up Tim's purse with an innocent look on his face. "I just noticed it lying on the floor and thought I'd ask if it belonged to anyone." Jevon dangles it above the bar waiting for a response.
Bluff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Sir Shortpants Mcbearder here is sharper than he looks. If I'm not careful he'll ruin all my pranks.
Edit: Seeing Endrian come over, Jevon listens to his introduction, the purse still poised over the bar. When he see's Endrian's armor and the symbol of Eveldine, he involuntarily winces for a split second. By Eveldine's bountiful bosoms, a paladin! First nobles, now paladins. "Well met Sir...? This day greeted me as has every other, with a nice long piss."
|Koldir Shadowhammer
Koldir glares at the man, grudgingly respectful towards his fast hands and words, but more than a little reminded of the street rats he used to live with. They weren't pleasant memories.
"Yer full o' dung, sir, whether or not ye mind me sayin', an if we're goin' t'be traveling together I want ye t'be watching my back, not my wallet."
He doesn't interfere any further with the liar's tale, but he does make sure his own coin purse is securely tucked inside his clothing.
I left the cities to get away from people like him, now we'll be traveling buddies, what fun...
He turns to the newcomer, feeling somewhat more comfortable now that he's had a drink. It may have been awful, but it did it's job.
"Hullo there, good to see a man with some civility. Ye can call me Burrin, if ye do at all."


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Comment Re:Better off enforcing an EA boycott (Score 1) 469
If everyone bought just one share in EA:
- then agreed to sell it on a specific day in the future it would seriously fuck them over.
- and went to the annual stockholder meeting they could literally bring the company to its knees due to the loud majority of "investors" there clamoring for EA to change.
That's the only way they're going to listen or change. Sadly it requires too much organisation from gamers.

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What is up with Hasbro and these Skywalker boys in the POTJ line with cruddy paintjobs?
First, Anakin has brown paint dropped on his head instead of his customary yellow and brown streaked job, and his pit droid is a nice minty green with rust, apparently in a "before-n-after" homage to the Statue of Liberty. Now, Hasbro has Luke X-wing wearing pudding on his hair and a smile that would frighten Donny Osmond!
Why does Hasbro persist in painting these figures like crap in the new line? They were just starting to get it right with Anakin, Luke was still a yellowhead in POTF2, but they were making progress. Now, with the rest of this new line having some big improvements in design and paint application, I smply cannot figure out why Hasbro drops the ball with these 2, the core of core figures! What's worse is that it's not that hard for Hasbro to turn a big mistake of a figure like Luke X-wing into a champion simply by getting those paints right! Look at what I did in 45 seconds in Photoshop (attached, image on right), if I can do THAT in less time than it takes to pay for a figure at TRU, then why can't Hasbro make a color that's believable and less paint on the teeth?


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The attachment IMG_20131219_165644.jpg is no longer availableUp at 4 a.m. and out the door by 5 a.m. but not before a fruit enhanced bowl of cereal, 5 pieces of bacon, and 3 cups of jet fuel. It's going to be a great day to hunt turkeys in Lukin Township and enjoy nature's finest sunrise and sunset. The temperature was 38 degrees, wind was from the south, humidity was fairly high, the moon was full, water was flowing from the snow melt, and the soil was muddy. After loading the John Deere Gator 825i with two hen decoys and my Excalibur Equinox Crossbow I headed out on the 1.5 mile trip to GZ and then a 200 yard walk through a cornfield to my ground blind. I was a little worried because it was so light even though sunrise was 45 minutes from emerging. My blind was on the edge of a White Oak timber and bordered a large cornfield so I was able to glass the trees for turkeys roosting in the oaks. If I could see them they could also see me and this was problematic. Many times turkeys will fly off their roost in the opposite direction if they see you walk in and the full moon made me stand out like a scarecrow in a melon patch. I didn't see any turkeys rocking in the trees and was ready to slip into the Ameristep Ground Blind. Something was not quite right because there was a rustling inside the blind. There was a critter in my blind and all I had was a crossbow. Sure wish I had my 44 magnum. This was a little scary, but it turned out to be a raccoon eating a candy bar that I had left in the blind. Rats, I forgot to bring the decoys and it was too late to go back and get them. After zipping down two sides of the blind I sat back to enjoy the early morning and listen for any turkey talk before fly down. Although I didn't see any turkeys in the trees, I could hear some tree yelps a few minutes after sunrise. A few soft yelps from my Primos Box Call and the woods sounded like a high school band and then the turkeys started to fly off their roosts. The flapping of their wings and the cackle of the hens as they flew down caused my heart rate to flutter and my blood pressure to spike. If this was going to cause my demise it was not a bad way to go. Unfortunately the flock of 30 turkeys (only one gobbler) flew down and circled around my blind and then spent the next 2 hours walking 318 yards across the corn field before entering a cutover area. I noted that they entered the cutover in the same area that I harvested 2 gobblers last spring. This was the end of my morning hunt so I headed in for a mid-morning snack and a cup of java. I got back out to my blind at 1:00 p.m. and got my 2 hen decoys set up. One of the decoys was in the eating position and the other was alert watching for any danger: an effective setup for me in the past. No action for 2 hours and then I saw movement across the field. It was a doe and two young deer. At about 3:30 p.m. there was movement to the west; it appeared to be two of the largest coyotes that I had ever seen. Just then turkeys emerged from the cutover and entered the cornfield. I figured the coyotes (turned out to be two large dogs) would scare the turkeys, but they didn't. The turkeys started to walk the edge of the cornfield away from me, but after a few yelps the rear half of the birds started toward the decoys and then the other half turned and came toward my blind. They took about 5 minutes to get to the decoys. At times they were running and then they had my decoy surrounded. I waited until the biggest "baddest" hen got within 20 yards and lined up the cross hairs on her wings and pulled the trigger on the crossbow. Whack and the feathers exploded; the hen started running and flopping toward the woods and then expired right at the edge. Eight or ten birds chased after her, circled back to the decoys, chatted a bit and enter the woods for a nice nights rest in an oak tree. Hey, it doesn't get any better than this!


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Great Resort
Pros: Vast terrain, largest area in Utah, great for families
Cons: Few beginner runs
The Canyons quickly changed for the better since it was purchased by Talikster. Iron Mountain has opened, additional restaurants have opened, the base of the gondola has moved in front of the Cabriolet lift, and a new Orange Bubble chair was installed to alleviate traffic at the bottom of the mountain. A mile long terrain park was added, too. Wow. The lodging options all fall in the upscale to luxurious category, with many offering the ability to ski in/ski out. The Waldorf was recently listed as a top 5 hotel in the country. The resort cracked the top ten for SKI Magazine's annual overall award, with high marks for service, lift access, food, and the terrain park(s).
The Canyons comprises nine mountains of varying terrain. One option is to figure out where you want to ski, and then ski on that side of the resort for half the day before moving on. The other option is to try to ski it all--you really can't--but it is fun trying. It is best to spend at least two days there, since there is a lot of distance to cover when attempting to ski the entire resort in one day.
There are great runs there most visitors will unknowingly ski past (e.g., Grande into Pinball Alley). In fact, most experts will go to 9990 skiing past some great runs. I suggest asking locals or the ski patrol where to find the fun stuff. Also, check for avalanche blasting before starting out on deeper powder mornings. Have a "Plan B" in place in case your favorite lift is opening late due to avalanche control.
My kids have taken lessons there, and that is my only experience with the ski school. The class sizes are generally small and the instructors are highly competent.
There are various dining options in the village at the base and in the surrounding hotels/condos that range from casual fare to the finest cuisine in Utah. Most people will also want to spend time dining and shopping in Park City, a short drive away. A shuttle bus regularly runs to take people without other transportation.
The Olympic Park (bobsled, luge, jumping, & freestyle activities) and the Alf Engen Museum are close by, and well worth a visit.


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Hmm... This is interesting. :-)
This is my first entry. I don't have much to say at the moment, just uploading the latest libtabe (NMU) and xcin for Debian. I really hope they make it into frozen. :-)
Wow, I couldn't believe that time flied by so quickly. It is already Holy Week. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter will be here in no time, and I am in no way prepared spiritually. I wish I could've lived this Lent again, although I wonder whether I would've lived it any better even if given the chance.
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Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate is a white to off-white crystalline powder and is racemic. Pantoprazole has weakly basic and acidic properties. Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate is freely soluble in water, very slightly soluble in phosphate buffer at pH 7.4, and practically insoluble in n-hexane.
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Ruth to speak on NYC's post-Sept. 11 fiscal challenge, Feb. 14
Posted February 8, 2002; 03:48 p.m.
Heather Ruth, the former president and chief executive officer of the Bond Market Association will present a lecture titled "New York City's Fiscal Challenge Post-Sept. 11" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Bowl 1, Robertson Hall.
The Bond Market Association represents securities firms and banks that underwrite, trade and sell debt securities in the United States and internationally, serving as an advocate for the dealer community. Ruth left her position of 18 years at the association after overseeing a period of unprecedented growth in the association's scope and effectiveness. She has been consulting and traveling while writing a book since May 2001.
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Enema Use and Acceptability in HIV Negative Men Who Have Sex With Men
This study has been completed.
Johns Hopkins University
University of California, Los Angeles
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Craig W. Hendrix, Johns Hopkins University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: June 4, 2008
Last updated: March 30, 2015
Last verified: August 2009
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This study is looking at 3 different types of enemas used before receptive anal intercourse in men who have sex with men (MSM). We are investigating whether the enemas cause any damage to the lining of the colon, how far up the colon the enemas travel after they are given, and how much study participants like using each of the enemas.
HIV Infections
Drug: Fleets enema
Drug: tap water enema
Drug: Normosol-R enema
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Blinded, Comparative Study of the Mucosal Toxicity, Colorectal Distribution, and Participant Acceptability of Three Different Preparatory Enemas (Hypo-, Iso-, and Hyper-osmolar)
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDSU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Johns Hopkins University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To evaluate the mucosal toxicity of enemas of varying osmolality [ Time Frame: One year ]
|Study Start Date:
|July 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: A
Drug: Fleets enema
hyper-osmolar preparation
|Experimental: B
Drug: tap water enema
hypo-osmolar preparation
|Experimental: C
Drug: Normosol-R enema
iso-osmolar preparation
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male
- ≥ Age of 18
- HIV-1 status antibody negative as documented at screening
A history of RAI at least twice per month in the prior 3 months*
- Required to assure that subjects are likely to complete each stage of enema test article use in a reasonable amount of time.
- History of enema use prior to RAI at least some of the time
- Willing to use each study product prior to RAI on 3 separate occasions.
- Willing to refrain from RAI for 48 hours before and after inpatient periods.
- Willing to use condoms for the duration of the study
- Availability to return for all study visits, barring unforeseen circumstances
- Understands and agrees to local STI reporting requirements
- Able and willing to communicate in English
- Able and willing to provide written informed consent to take part in the study
- Able and willing to provide adequate information for locator purposes
Exclusion Criteria:
- Female
- HIV positive at baseline
- History of inflammatory bowel disease
- Active inflammatory condition of the GI tract at baseline
- Active rectal infection at Visit 2 (Infections identified during the screening period must be treated prior to Visit 2)
- Presence of any painful anorectal conditions that would be tender to manipulation. (Participants with hemorrhoids and/or anal warts that are not painful may participate.)
- History of prosthetic cardiac valves, including bioprosthetic and homograft valves, previous bacterial endocarditis, surgically constructed systemic pulmonary shunts or conduits, and complex cyanotic congenital heart disease such as single ventricle states, transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot or similar conditions that put the subject at high risk for bacteremia during endoscopy, hence requiring antibiotic prophylaxis.
- Unwillingness to refrain from chronic use of aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Use of warfarin or heparin
- Use of systemic immunomodulatory medications within 72 hours of Visit 2 baseline
- Use of rectally administered medications, including over-the-counter enemas, within 72 hours of Visit 2 baseline
- Use of product containing nonoxyl-9 rectally within 72 hours of Visit 2
- Use of any investigational products within 72 hours of Visit 2 baseline
- Any other clinical condition or prior therapy that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make the patient unsuitable for the study or unable to comply with the study requirements. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, current or recent history of severe, progressive, or uncontrolled renal, hepatic, hematological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, pulmonary, neurological, cerebral disease, or coagulopathies.
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00696618
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00696618
|United States, Maryland
|Johns Hopkins University
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
Sponsors and Collaborators
Johns Hopkins University
University of California, Los Angeles
|Principal Investigator:
|Craig Hendrix, MD
|Johns Hopkins University
More Information
Keywords provided by Johns Hopkins University:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on April 26, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Craig W. Hendrix, Professor, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00696618 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|June 4, 2008
|Last Updated:
|March 30, 2015
Keywords provided by Johns Hopkins University:
HIV prevention
HIV Seronegativity
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
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Microsoft's MSDN a lesson in how NOT to present important information for your customers.
Go here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp and you try and find information regarding, say, VBSCRIPT's ERR object, and you tell me how easy it is. These people at Microsoft are INSANE. That is the only conclusion I can find.
At first glance one would think that the overall HTML layout is a pretty good choice: a header across the top, a narrow left side "navigation" frame, and a large right side frame for the information you want. However, Microsoft manages to completely ruin it.
First thing you will find is that the navigation frame (their "TOC") is extremely large, extremely redundant HTML (well, XML generated, but HTML in its final presentation to a Browser); HTML that at first is not very large but its size increases as you start "navigating". You will find that initial navigation by clicking in the navigation frame is easy and does not generate much HTTP traffic as at this point the entire TOC has not been loaded (assuming you have started viewing the MSDN Library for the first time). And the Browser caches things nicely.
For example, I navigated the TOC frame and after several ten's of clicks got the tree down to the VBSCRIPT ERR object.
The description of the Err object is a nice overview of the object but lacks completeness. I know it's an object; I want to see it's properties and methods. A couple are mentioned in the text. The text is great if you already have knowledge of this object! But for someone wanting to get a complete reference to the object the information about this object is entirely inadequate. Okay -- so we just have to click another level in the TOC or a link in the description page: Err Object Properties and Methods .
Clicking in the TOC brings up the properties and methods page in the description frame. All well and good as the saying goes. Things get worse from here on in as the saying goes.
At this point the TOC tree has ended and there is a list of links for the properties and methods of the Err object. No descriptions of them, just links. Now clicking on a property link results in a curious thing, we get to the description of the property and then the entire TOC reloads and we suddenly find ourselves very far down in the TOC. So, there is a Book analogy of sorts, we were at a page reading a list of object properties and each property had a reference to a page further down the book to get an actual description of the property. Okay fine. In this case the page was only say, 20 pages away. And the TOC that the browser had to reload had only several more branches expanded*. Well, not too bad. The Browser does have a "Back" button.
So now I read the description of the property I want to learn. And I click several more times to learn about the rest of them.
At this point I (starting form the point where I got to the base Err Object page) I had to click a dozen times to learn about the 5 properties and 2 methods of this object, for the property descriptions are linked together, they are not linked to the methods. All the while for every click the TOC reloads each time. And how Microsoft has implemented the TOC it is not cached**.
What Microsoft has done, is to list consecutively, all objects, then all properties, then all methods (and keywords, functions etc.) for not only the entire VBSCRIPT reference but their entire MSDN reference as a whole.
Instead of listing each object as AN OBJECT! with all of it's properties and methods, for each object, they have linearized their entire database!
And what makes things worse is that each time you want to read the description of something you must load just that one something (property, method, etc.) and at the same time the entire TOC!***.
There is no "next" button in the content of an object, i.e. go to the next description of the next property, you can not navigate a single object as a single object! You can only "move" from next to next for all properties or all methods. This lineararity works within a single context only; all statements, all constants, all events, and all properties of a object for each object. It is horrible that they linearize on all properties for all objects. Compounded by the fact that they have a single page for each property, method, etc.
Now, VBSCRIPT has five objects with a total of 11 properties and 7 methods. So it actually ain't too bad. However, the references for Excel.Application or Word.Application objects are far more complex with hundreds of properties and methods.
It takes hours to navigate MSDN. Hours. Hours.
Fully, 90% of my time programming for Microsoft Office is spent navigating MSDN (and Googling). The tops of their reference tree for all of their objects are slight overviews only, with simplistic, useless examples that show only one or two properties or methods. There is no complete set of links all in one place for any one Office Object.
MSDN is a horrible, horrible quagmire of twisty little passages all alike. There is no wonder whatsoever as to why people say that Microsoft Sucks. MSDN is an example of either design by compartmentalized committees, planned obsolescence, or stupidity. I actually believe that it is a combination of all three, with most of the problem based on the sickness of "getting people to buy CDROMS and BOOKS" to try to get better programming references. However, have you ever read a popular book about Microsoft Programming? They too are horrible. Every book about Microsoft Programming that I have ever purchased or seen -- with the exception of O'reilly's VBSCRIPT reference -- has been as poorly presented as MSDN with the addition of being never complete and having lame examples.
I have come to the conclusion over the last several years that Microsoft's programming languages, VBS, ASP, along with COM and the DOM, are actually VERY GOOD THINGS. PHP and Perl also integrate well into this model. HOWEVER. The Documentation SUCKS COMPLETELY!


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Well the Kentucky 2011 deer season is over and I was wondering if you boys got any meat in the freezer? Did you kill that target buck? Any does? Did you eat your buck tag? Or did you completley eat tag soup? Feel free to list the weapon used to take the animal, or a story.
As for me... September 14 I took a big doe for the freezer with my bow.... Also on October 21, I killed a button buck, which was HUGE for a button buck and I mistaked him for a young doe even though I always said I would never do that. Anyways, he makes fine table fare and he actually made good table fare yesterday ..... I did eat my buck tag, not because I didnt see bucks, just because The bucks that presented a shot, just wasnt big enough for me (figures..)
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A swimmer has been the victim of a shark attack at Fish Hoek beach today 12 January 2010. Shark Spotters offers our heartfelt condolences to the man's family and friends.
The beaches along the False Bay coast from Strandfontein to Glencairn will be kept closed tomorrow and only opened when the City of Cape Town disaster management has reviewed the situation.
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It is amazing the comments that are left on here… some so sensible and others so idiotic. Next someone is going to be askin for a shark cull. The ocean is the sharks territory just like the land is ours. if we go into it we know there are risks. Things like spotters help mitigate that risk – and i really respect and appreciate the work they do – but in the end we go in the ocean of our own free will and are responsible for what happens to us. It is not the sharks fault any more than it is a cows fault when it ends up on our dinner table.
I can only hope that before the fools make knee jerk comments they research a little. imagine a world where people thought before speaking.
? safe beach – will have to go to KZN for that one. And the west coast beaches are too flippen cold. I agree shark spotters are eco – friendly but aren't we taking it too far when human life gets involved? And shark cage diving will only attract more sharks.
Please don't advocate Shark cage diving on this site – you can see first hand the dangerous association with man being food it creates in the minds of these awesum creatures. Secondly – Shark spotters…Guys do you blame the traffic department for all the drunken drivers on our roads that kill innocent people? They do their best to stop it but ultimately – PEOPLE DONT LISTEN! What more can you do than warn, maybe we should fine pple too for not listening. Ultimately – If you going to swim in such a dangerous place you gotta be personally responsible for your own safety. Surfers, swimmers, divers and kayakers – All of us need to take responsibilty for our own actions. We can't blame anyone. Go swim at a safe beach if you don't wanna get eaten!
Sharks are amazing and dangerous animal. I did a shark cage diving and it was great to see one so close and with protection. Unfortunately, as soon as we enter the water, we enter their territory and we have to accept that an attack can happen at anytime. The sharkspotters are here to watch them coming but they cannot stop an attack if the shark already chose a target.
What happened to this person is very sad but we cannot changed it now but we have to improve research to better understand them and protect us from them and protect them from hunters.
Sad how so many of us seek to find blame when tragedy strikes. And in the case of a shark attack, the almost primeval horror that we all feel seems to push reason out of our minds. While I have deep sympathy for Lloyd Skinner and his family, the reality is that we can not `insure' ourselves against life. Anyone who wants a `safety warranty' needs to move to a nanny state where all the wild creatures have been exterminated. But by accepting that we share the planet with the diversity of nature, we enjoy the richness this adds to our lives, but need to accept the associated risks. I believe that the Shark Spotters significantly reduce the risks to swimmers and surfers. But given the weather and poor visibility on the day, I don't believe that they could have prevented the tragedy. And judging by the numerous sightings of sharks inshore at this time of the year, we are not preferred prey. So what was different on Tuesday? We may never know! No doubt the authorities will learn what can be learnt from this tragic event and will seek to improve the risk assessment and risk management. But the onus should always be with us as individuals to accept the consequences and the privileges of living with other wild creatures. I am going to carry on kayaking -the immense pleasure of being at sea far outweighs the low risk.
The victim's remains have not been found and are not expected to be found – the shark appeared to return after the first hit and probably swallowed the victim.
No pics of the shark were taken.
with regards to the attack on tuesday 12jan10, were the victims remains found and did anyone manage to get a picture of the shark ( shark spotters)responsible for this?
thanks to the shark spotters you guys are doing a great job keep up the great work!!
to the person who say put up some shark nets are you DOM would you like to be trap in your own house.just think of all the fish that will die!!!!!
I want SHARK NET's!!!!!
The attack took place some 70m out from the beach at high tide, about half way between the FH Surf Lifesaving Club and the catwalk.
The victim was standing in neck-deep water when he was attacked.
The sharkspotters were on duty, but given the conditions – strong wind and big waves – the visibility was bad and the black flag was flying.
The sharkspotting program works very well but was never promoted as being a 100% solution. There IS NO 100% solution – except staying out of the water.
I am part of the False bay Kayaking community centered in Simonstown. We Kayak, as to the Fish Hoek Surfskiers, almost exclusively in the general area between Miller Point and Kalk Bay. As such we interact regularly with all the natural residents of the bay.Those of us who use False Bay, or any part of the ocean regularly, including (particularly surfers and divers) are sensitive to and aware of the pleasures and dangers which it presents. All too often my real sense is that the casual Saturday swimmer is cut – off and distanced from what goes on beyond the foam. Without wanting to sound arrogant we need to develop a connection with the environment – that connection breeds both respect, tolerance and understanding in what is otherwise an alien environment. When it is experienced as alien there can be only a limited understanding and any experience is filtered through the only environment of which we have experience – land. My earnest hope is that more of us will take the step, in whatever way, to begin to experience the ocean holistically as more than just a pretty sight or a place to cool off on a Saturday morning.
Paul Weber
Please can you estimate when Muizenburg will be open for surfing?
Please in future update your website immediately if there has been a shark attack. The attack happened yesterday afternoon and the website was only updated with the news late last night. Meanwhile, rumours were flying (e.g. like the attack having happened only 15m from the restaurant and a dinosaur-like shark the size of a mini-bus being involved). There was nowhere to get official information from. By now, you should also have posted an update on the situation.
Shark spotters are doing the best they can with limited resources and I am very gratefull for the work they have done.
The person who asked about the 'mermaids purse' clearly does not do their research before complaining as it is general knowledge that large species of shark give live birth. Next time think before you talk..
Does the idiot who wrote "so much for shark spotting" really believe that spotting a shark will prevent an attack. These people are rendering a service to the general public and attempt to warn of the potential for attacks. Come on, how much intelligence does it take?
Always going to be someone blaming somebody else! The shark spotters do a great job and as has been said they have probably saved numerous lives in the past. You sit on the beach and try and spot a shark!
The mermaids purse issue- as far as I know the sharks that are going to attack man don't lay eggs (mermaids purses) they give birth to live young so seeing one will most likely mean there is shy-sharks or rays in the area.
To the idiot who has to leave sarcastic comments at a time like this – the shark spotters are doing as much as they can. The effectiveness of the system relies on the public taking heed of their warnings. It's a pity there's no way of knowing how many lives have been SAVED by the fantastic work that they do!
A few days prior to the last shark attack in Fish Hoek a few years ago my brother-in-law was diving and saw a large mermaid's purse in the rocks very close to where the attack took place.
Yesterdays attack took place in more a less the same area. Is there not an institute that could investigate if there isnt currently also a mermaids purse in the rocks to see if this is not why the shark is attacking?
so much for shark spotting
hi guys – no offense – but please can you give us an update on how far the person was out in the sea when attacked and why the sharkspotters weren't able to see the shark.


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I can't find any markings on my Battle Squads boxes about the scale size of the vehicles.
There's a different line of military aircraft at BigLots which is 1/72 scale. They have a B17 and P38J that are pretty nice looking, and seem to be proportionate to the Battle Squads P51 Mustang & Fokke Wulf 190. I was just trying to verify whether or not the two different brands really are to the same scale.
The other planes are by Newray, and are called the Sky Pilot Collection. The assembly and paint jobs I saw were inconsistent, so you need to look at several of each model to find ones with the plastic seams all tight and aligned, and the paint nice and even and straight. I went through about 15 boxes and found three that look pretty much perfect - two B17s with separate paint schemes (a camoflage bomber and a yellow & silver rescue plane), and a gorgeous P38J in Silver and Blue. They also had a couple other paint jobs on the P38 - one was a cool matte black and red, which I may go back for. The only weak point on these is the pilot figure. It is the same in all the planes I saw and is an unpainted, khaki-turd-brown, unarticulated lump of plastic. The canopies appear to open, and I'm definitely putting Battle Squads pilots in these, if I can find some spares - even SWAF "rebel pilots" would be an improvement!
The reason I'd like to verify the scale is because these are going to be x-mas presents for my son to open and hang from his ceiling with the Battle Squads ones. It would be nice to know if the planes really are accurate next to each other. So far, he has the F14 Phantom, C130, Fokke-Wulf 190, Apache 'copter, and A-10 Warthog, all hanging up in his room. I still need to find an opener P51 Mustang & MiG-19 Farmer for the display, too, if anyone knows of any.
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Bob Barker signs off after his final Showcase on "The Price is Right."
Blowing kisses to the camera, Bob Barker signed off on 35 years on "The Price Is Right" and 50 years in daytime TV in the same low-key, genial fashion that made him one of daytime TV's biggest stars.
Barker, who had said before the taping on Wednesday of his final appearance that he would try to act as if it was "just another show," stuck to that promise. He ended the program as he always has, signing off with the words: "Help control the pet population, have your pets spayed or neutered. Goodbye everybody."
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By Parrish Alford/NEMS Daily Journal
OXFORD – There's way too much basketball left in this very young SEC season to start talking about must-win games.
Still, as I watched a determined Ole Miss team – "super-hyped" in the words of Rebels coach Andy Kennedy – defend with energy and hit big shots Saturday night against the No. 10-ranked team, I couldn't help but think of the last time they had such an opportunity against a key RPI opponent at home.
That was late last season as Ole Miss was trying to play its way into the NCAA tournament and came out flat against Vanderbilt, losing 102-76.
"Different year, different team," Kennedy said.
It certainly looked like a different team this past week for the first two games of SEC play. The Rebels backed up a dominant 92-74 road win against Tennessee with a solid 64-49 win over No. 10 Missouri.
Yes, Missouri was playing without forward Laurence Bowers, a key player who averages 16.8 points, but the Tigers had the advantage of being in games like this before and emerging from them with big success.
But this is a different Ole Miss team.
Looking down the roster many of the players are the same. There's only one newcomer in the starting lineup – junior college transfer guard Marshall Henderson.
different chemistry
What's different about this team right now, though, is its chemistry. There is no disease eating away from the inside. Suspensions are down, productivity is up.
Following the regular season game against Vanderbilt last year, the Rebels' chemistry problem spilled into public view with a Jelan Kendrick meltdown just outside the locker room.
Prior to that incident, there was the arrest and dismissal of sophomore guard Dundrecous Nelson, the team's leading scorer at the time.
This Ole Miss team is much more united.
Most of the players are the same, except for Henderson, but he's a pretty big piece. He went into the Missouri game as the SEC's leading scorer coming off a 32-point night at Tennessee. He's such an impact player that even when his 3-point shots aren't falling he affects the game by giving Murphy Holloway and others room to work inside. Teams have to guard Henderson, and he creates spacing in the post by simply standing in the corner.
Had the Rebels lost to Missouri – a very talented team even without Bowers – it would not have immediately doomed them to the NIT.
Just like winning didn't guarantee an NCAA bid.
Winning did send a signal, though. This is a different Ole Miss team right now, with a chance to do something different in March as well.
Parrish Alford (email@example.com) covers Ole Miss for the Daily Journal. He blogs at InsideOleMissSports.com.


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Score updates …
– 1A Girls Final: Byers 72 Bogue Chitto 35
– 1A Boys Final: Coldwater 63 Hinds AHS 50
– 1A Girls Final: Hinds AHS 52 Ashland 47
– 1A Boys Final: Biggersville 61 West Lincoln 55
– 2A Girls Final: New Site back to the 2A finals with a 71-59 win over Amite.
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The Mississippi High School Activities Association's state basketball tournament tips off today with six semifinals games at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson.
Five of those feature Northeast Mississippi teams – the H.W. Byers, Ashland, New Site girls and Biggersville and Baldwyn boys.
New Site's Lady Royals, the defending state champions in Class 2A, plays Amite County at 6:30 p.m. while Baldwyn's 2A boys, who play Williams-Sullivan at 8, are looking to win the program's eighth state title and their first since 1987.
Byers plays Bogue Chitto at 9 a.m. and Ashland meets Hinds AHS at 1 p.m. in 1A. Biggersville plays its 1A game against West Lincoln at 2:30 p.m.
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John Paul Primeaux as Max, from left, Gabi Fontenot as Sid Sorokin, Matt Tonkovich as Vernon Hines and Zac Hammons as Hasler perform in a scene from ''The Pajama Game.'' (Rick Hickman / American Press)
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By Cliff Seiber / American Press
The cast of ACTS' latest production will be singing "The pajama game, that's the game I'm in" on opening night Friday, March 15, and the two subsequent weekends as Walt Kiser directs what he terms one of America's best-known musical plays.
Performances of "The Pajama Game" will be Fridays through Sundays, March 15-17 and March 22-24, in the 1 Reid St. theater, at the corner of Railroad Avenue.
The play opened on Broadway in 1954 starring Job Raitt, father of singer Bonnie Raitt, and Janis Page in the leads.
A relatively unknown understudy was called into service in the role of Gladys Hotchkiss, Kiser said. It was in her tenure of several months in the role that Shirley MacLaine was discovered by Hollywood and signed by Paramount Studios.
"Two cast members wrote to Ms. MacLaine and she sent us an autographed photo," he said.
The play and 1957 movie are best remembered for the songs "Steam Heat," "71⁄2 Cents," "Hey There" and "Hernando's Hideaway," Kiser said. Doris Day replaced Page in the movie, which otherwise used most of the original Broadway cast.
The story centers on a labor dispute in a Midwestern garment factory where management is resisting the employees' union-organizing movement, mainly over a demand for a raise of 71⁄2 cents.
Romantic fraternizing between labor and management, as well as among workers and union organizers, adds conflict that keeps the plot interesting.
Cast as Sid Sorokin is ACTS stage veteran Gabi Fontenot ("Beauty and the Beast," "Kiss Me Kate"), and as Babe, St. Louis Catholic High School senior Emmie Lancon ("Into the Woods"). Other cast members are Matt Tonkovich ("South Pacific," "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum") as Vernon Hines; Paula McCain ("A Christmas Story," "Lilies of the Field") as Gladys; Kelly Rowland ("Into the Woods," "The Importance of Being Earnest") as Mabel; Matt Dye ("A Christmas Story," "Kiss Me Kate") as president of the union.
Zac Hammons ("South Pacific") plays the boss, Hasler; John Paul Primeaux makes his ACTS debut as Max; Teresa Labbit ("Auntie Mame," "Annie Warbucks") plays Mae; Anjo Elsbury ("Auntie Mame," "Dirty Work at the Crossroads") is Poopsie; Chanda Withers ("Dirty Work at the Crossroads") plays Brenda; Anita Fields-Gold ("Lilies of the Field," "Oliver") plays Virginia; Casey Doucet makes his debut as Joe; Roselie Kelly makes her debut as Sandra; Jonathan Frantz makes his ACTS debut as Charlie; Bob Jines, set builder at ACTS, plays Pops; and ACTS board president Rebecca Pack ("Lilies of the Field," "Chicago") is Carmen.
"The Pajama Game" is produced by Betsy Doucet, stage managed by Diane Flatt and choreographed by Cathy Kurth, assisted by Kristen Harrell. Neil Quinn, a music teacher at LaGrange High School, directs a six-piece orchestra and was rehearsal pianist.
• Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, March 15 and 22, and Saturday, March 16 and 23, and at 3 p.m. Sundays, March 17 and 24.
• Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online at actstheatre.com or by calling 433-ACTS. Vouchers for tickets may be purchased at the Civic Center box office, Moss Bluff Flower and Gift, and Lakeshore Medic Pharmacy on Enterprise.
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Zoé Chantre offers an intimate and wry self-portrait that celebrates the healing qualities of art and the power of defining one's own story. Diagnosed as a child with scoliosis and a large angioma of the left brain, conditions that prevented her from carrying anything heavy and caused ophthalmic migraines, Chantre found solace in creative expression—first in drawing, and eventually in filmmaking. The product of five years of collecting, recording, and editing images, this autobiographical film incorporates collage and animation to showcase a wholly unique voice and fresh visual style. Addressing her delicate, poignant, and very personal subject matter with humor and spirit, Chantre has produced a beautifully realized and original debut that marks her as an extraordinary emerging talent.


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Integrating state-of-the-art technology into top-of-the-line Yamaha grands, Disklavier Pro™ Series grand pianos provide a uniquely effective, high-performance solution for studios, institutions and today's most discerning musicians. Their servo-controlle...
The New Disklavier Pro Extended Power for a New Era of Musical Creativity and Production
Integrating state-of-the-art technology into top-of-the-line Yamaha grands, Disklavier Pro™ Series grand pianos provide a uniquely effective, high-performance solution for studios, institutions and today's most discerning musicians. Their servo-controlled drive system and other advanced components record and reproduce acoustic piano performance with unprecedented power, precision and control.
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In addition to offering all the traditional attributes of Yamaha acoustic pianos, Disklavier pianos can also play themselves, providing exciting musical entertainment at any time, with or without a pianist.
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Sensors on the Disklavier Pro Series grands register not only the down stroke but the release speed of the keys – a major advance in Disklavier technology. This generates the data required for accurate damper control, reproducing the delicate nuances of staccato and legato phrasing. Even conventional software, recorded without this additional key-release data, sounds better on the Disklavier Pro Series pianos, as these instruments determine and recreate the natural release speed for each keystroke.
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The new Disklavier Pro Series full-function models now play compact disc software in addition to floppy disks, further expanding your options for musical entertainment. This enables your Disklavier piano to reproduce high-fidelity vocal and instrumental audio tracks, so you can experience the sound of your favorite groups – complete with vocalists and instrumental soloists – enhanced by the live concert presence of Disklavier acoustic piano playback. With a variety of audio/MIDI CD software already available, and others including the exciting new Yamaha PianoSoft PlusAudio™ titles in development or production, your Disklavier can offer you a wider variety of prerecorded concerts than ever before – all with the convenience, durability and ease of use of conventional audio CDs.
Powerful Pro MIDI Data Format Holds Expanded
To achieve its superior recording and playback performance, the Disklavier Pro generates extra MIDI data to accommodate precision parameters. All essential data such as hammer speed, key release speed and pedaling is recorded and reproduced within the standard MIDI format, enabling full compatibility with other MIDI devices. For recording piano performances with even more subtlety and detail, you can select the expanded Yamaha XP MIDI format. This utilizes general-purpose controller numbers in the MIDI specification to record additional performance data including key speed and stroke depth, for recordings of enhanced sensitivity and precision. Multi-mode flexibility allows the Disklavier Pro to interact smoothly with existing MIDI configurations and reproduce data generated in either XP or enhanced mode, with automatic selection of the appropriate playback format.
Silent System Offers Privacy and Aids Multi-track Recording
The Yamaha Grand Silent System provides additional versatility. With the touch of a button, you can prevent the hammers from striking the strings, while generating superb real-time digital piano tones – so true to life that they even recreate the harmonic resonance resulting from incremental use of the sustain pedal. The Silent System is also ideal for multi-track recording, allowing you to record orchestral tracks from the piano keyboard without sounding the piano. An exclusive Quick Escape™ action mechanism and dual-mode sensors automatically compensate for hammer stroke variations, maintaining natural touch and response in both Silent and conventional modes.
XG 'Ensemble' Tone Generator Produces Hundreds of Instrumental Voices
An integrated Yamaha XG tone module can generate 697 digital voices, 491 of which are now selectable at the control panel. This makes it easy to record other instrumental sounds in addition to the piano, or reproduce fully orchestrated piano/ensemble concerts through headphones or your own amplified speakers.
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For anyone who's ever dreamed of playing the piano, but thought they didn't have time to learn, the new Disklavier grands can make your dream come true, without lessons, and even if you've never touched a keyboard or read a note of music in your life!
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The responsive sensitivity of the grand piano action makes this an incomparable MIDI controller – far superior to other digital keyboards – as well as a superb acoustic instrument. Silent System technology lets you 'turn off the piano' when playing on connected equipment. You can even cancel the movement of keys or pedals during playback, to facilitate overdubbing or collaborative performance.
MIDI and Computer Interfaces add Power and Versatility
Terminals, including MIDI In/Out, AUX In/Out and a pair of headphone jacks, let you link with external devices. And the direct computer interface gives you easy access to PC software, peripherals and the Internet.
'Standard' Disklavier Functions Offer Uncommon Flexibility
In describing the advanced features of the Disklavier Pro, it's easy to overlook the remarkable capabilities of 'standard' Disklavier pianos. Keyboard-direct recording onto standard floppy disks or internal memory disks, for example. 'Live' acoustic playback complete with key and pedal movement, plus tempo, volume and transposition controls. Separate left/right recording and independent playback. Repeat, search, utility functions and more. These features are all available on the Disklavier Pro Series as well.
Dual Position Shutter
A special dual-position shutter allows hammer sensors to deliver optimal performance in both normal and Silent modes.
Yamaha Servicebond™ Assurance Program
The Yamaha Servicebond Assurance Program is provided to the customer, without additional charge, 3-8 months after delivery of their piano. This service is a thorough check up and adjustment procedure to "rejuvenate" a piano after play-in and acclimation to its new environment. After 3-8 months or so of settling and becoming acclimatized, the piano will receive the benefit of a service visit to return it to the conditions specified by the manufacturer.
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|An extensive collection of pre-recorded music (3 1/2" diskette) featuring a wide variety of music categories and well-known performers are now available for the Disklavier. Visit Yamaha MusicSoft.com This is a unique new website where you can purchase and/or download software for the Yamaha Disklavier or call Music Dispatch (800) 637-2852
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|Sensor System::Keys
|Continuous-position optical sensors (key speed, depth and release speed sensing) 16-note polyphonic
|Sensor System::Hammers
|High-precision optical speed sensors with dual position (normal/Silent) shutter High-precision digital optical position sensors
|Drive System::Keys
|Servo drive system with dedicated Yamaha LSI and high-power servo solenoids 16-note polyphonic
|Drive System::Pedals
|Servo-controlled solenoids with dedicated CPU
|Record/Playback Modes
|Enhanced, XP
|Data Storage::Internal Memory
|1MB x 16 flash memory disks (16 MB total); Up to 9 groups and 99 program sets; built-in clock/timer
|Data Storage::File Format
|Standard MIDI File (format 0,1)/E-SEQ
|Removable Media
|3.5" 2DD (720 KB) or 2HD (1.44 MB) floppy disks, compact discs (Yamaha PianoSoft™ Plus Audio, audio/MIDI CDs)
|Control Unit::Main Display Function Indicators
|Song number plus 24-character x 2-line LCD LEDs, including drive/disk number indicator CD and floppy disk drives
|Control Unit::Switches
|Power, Host Select (MID, PC1, PC2, Mac)
|MIDI In, MIDI Out, AUX In, AUX Out (R,L/Mono), Headphones x 2, To Host, To Piano, CD Control, Audio/Analog MIDI In, Foot Controller
|Ensemble Tone
|Advanced Wave Memory2 (AWM2), 32-note polyphonic, 16-part timbral, XG/GM modes
|Ensemble Tone::Normal voices Drum voices
|676 (128 selectable) 21 kits total (9 selectable), Tunable ± 50 cents in 1-cent steps (in unison with digital piano tone)
|Grand Silent System::Activation Piano Tune
|Motor-driven hammer shank stopper Digital stereo sampling (CFIIIS concert grand) 30 MB wave memory 32-note stereo polyphonic Sustain pedal resonance effects
|Power Source
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|794 lbs. (361 kg.)* *Weight includes detachable control unit
|All models available in polished ebony finish.
|Playback Functions
|L/R part select Media select (floppy disk, memory disks 1 ~ 16, audio/MIDI CDs) Song select (Rev/Fwd, song by song; numerical selection) Music Search (Rev/Fwd, with or without sound; direct by time or measure) Repeat (disk, song, segment, random) Programming (9 disk groups, 99 program sets, chain play, timer play) Auto start, space playback SmartKey™ technology
|Playback Controls
|Volume (0 ~ -10) Tempo (-50% ~ +20%) Transposition (± 24 semitones) Piano/ensemble master balance Keyboard, pedal action cancel Pedal count-in
|Recording Functions
|16 tracks L/R (split or full keyboard) Quantize, re-record Track edit (mix, move, copy delete, transpose)
|Silent Controls
|Silent on/off button w/pilot lamp Piano tone volume Reverb (3 modes, depth control)
|Visual and/or audible (w/volume control in Silent Mode) 30 ~ 400 bpm, 1/4 ~ 9/4 time
|Utility Functions
|Song copy, sort, delete, XP strip, type convert (SMF, E-SEQ), time format convert, Disk format, copy, type convert, title entry Clock/timer (current time display, time/date stamp for recording)
Songs are played back at the wrong tempo or in the wrong key.
Disklavier / Silent Piano / Hybrid Piano – Removing "Ghost" Files from USB Thumb Drives Using a Mac / Apple Computer
Disklavier, Silent Piano and Hybrid Piano: Removing "Ghost" Files from USB Thumb Drives Using a Mac / Apple Computer


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Have a good night world. I am really going to sleep.