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International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM
ACT on the UN Resolution - Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilation (FGM)
Roundtable discussions on FGM
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Equality Now, together with regional partners around the world, will be marking the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM on 6 February 2013 with events in Narok, Kenya. The events will revolve around the activities that are carried out by our partner in Narok, the Tasaru Ntomonok Initiative (TNI) at Tasaru Girls Rescue Centre.
TNI will hold roundtable discussions geared towards local authorities and the media to highlight their work to help girls who have fled from home to evade FGM and early marriage. The organization which provides food and accommodation for the girls and assists them in pursuing their education also supports the community in developing alternative rites of passage that do not include FGM. They also assist FGM practitioners to learn the laws that prohibit FGM and the need to find alternative income generating activities.
"TNI has been engaged in community awareness-raising and education against the practice using workshops and seminars for specific target groups such as community leaders, circumcisers, health workers, journalists, police, the youth, teachers, women's groups and peer educators to inform them about the dangers of FGM", says Ms. Pareiyo.
Discussions at the roundtable meeting will focus on ongoing FGM campaigns in Narok, the role of local authorities and health workers in the protection of girls from the practice, media involvement, the various legal parameters that prohibit FGM and their implementation in Narok as well as the recent (2012) UN General Assembly ban on the practice and what it means for the campaign, as well as the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, which in Article 5 specifically calls on states parties to ban all forms of FGM through legislative measures.
"Though the Government of Kenya recognizes female genital mutilation as a human rights violation and has put in place a number of legislative measures and policies to protect women and girls from this harmful practice, officials need to do more to guarantee that the law is working effectively to deter perpetrators from harming girls and take swift action when violations occur, thereby sending a strong message that FGM will not be tolerated in Kenya," says Equality Now's Nairobi Office Director Faiza Mohamed.
For further information please contact:
Ruth Njeng'ere (Equality Now)
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Tel: 0726888084
Christopher Murray (TNI)
Tel: 0721339985
Equality Now works for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and girls around the world. Working with grassroots women's and human rights organizations and individual activists since 1992, Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support efforts to stop these abuses.
Tasaru Ntomonok Initiative is a local safe house for girls escaping FGM that is funded and supported by Equality Now.


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- 2 cups dandelion blossoms
- 4 cups water
- 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
- 5-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange or lemon extract
- 4 to 6 drops green food coloring, optional
- In a large saucepan, bring dandelion blossoms and water to a boil; boil 4 minutes.
- Line a strainer or colander with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place dandelion mixture in prepared strainer. Strain mixture, reserving 3 cups liquid. Discard blossoms.
- In a Dutch oven, combine pectin and reserved dandelion liquid. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; add extract and, if desired, food coloring. Skim off foam. Ladle hot liquid into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
- Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Yield: about 6 half-pints.
Editor's Note: Verify that dandelion blossoms haven't been treated with lawn-care chemicals. The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. Add 1 minute to the processing time for each 1,000 feet of additional altitude.
Originally published as Dandelion Jelly in Birds & Blooms April/May 1998, p55
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"I have made this for a couple of years. I use one each of lemon and orange and no food colouring. Everyone loves this jelly."
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"I liked this recipe, a honey-tasting jelly as the description called it. I made only half and I lessened the amount of orange extract by less than half called for, which turned out well according to my tastes. I did not color the jelly & followed some other instructions: removing most of the green part, so that it wouldn't be bitter and instead of boiling the flowers and water, I poured boiling water over the yellow flower petals and let it sit for 24 hours. A nice way to bridge the gap until some of the more standard jam recipes become seasonal."

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The next stop on the Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan was Memphis. On Monday night, Butch Jones, Donnie Tyndall and Holly Warlick met with fans and talked UT sports before a sell-out crowd at the Great Hall in Germantown.
Both Jones and Tyndall made it clear that Memphis is very important to them when it comes to the fan base and recruiting.
JONES: This is Memphis, TENNESSEE.-- Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) May 13, 2014
TYNDALL: The City of Memphis has been recruited very hard for a number of years. We have built relationships in Memphis & hope to build on— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) May 12, 2014
Tyndall spoke openly about the want for a series against the Memphis Tigers, one which was dormant this past season. Tyndall said he and Memphis coach Josh Pastner are friends and thinks the game would continue spark interest in the state.
"Josh and I are friends, and I think at some point in time we'll talk about that" Tyndall told the media in Memphis. "I think it's good for the state, and I think it's good for Tennessee in regard to just branding the state in basketball and having that natural rivalry that's so important to high-school and junior-college and middle-school coaches across the state."
TYNDALL: I would love to continue the series w/Memphis. I am friends with Josh. Its great for the state of Tennessee. Its important to play.-- Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) May 12, 2014
He continued on the importance of playing the series.
"I know, from my standpoint, I'd like to play the game. I think it's good for our university, and it'd be good for Memphis. And I think probably Josh has just got to decide if he thinks it's in the best interest of his program moving forward. I don't see why it can't happen, but if it doesn't, we'll respect Josh's decision and go from there."
Butch Jones spoke for the first time publicly since UT held its graduation ceremonies last last week. He preached the importance of graduation and pointed to the Vols 2014 NFL Draft first-round selection Ja'Wuan James as the model for his team.
"Yes, we are excited for Ja'Wuan James," Jones told the sell-out crowd. "Yes, he's a first round pick, but most importantly, he's a Tennessee graduate."
This quote sums of Jones' mission first and foremost in leading the Vols:
JONES: Our #1 goal in our program is to graduate. Not only are we here to win championships, but we are here to mold mature individuals.-- Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) May 13, 2014
Tyndall spoke about rising sophomore Robert Hubbs' decision to return to Tennessee after some debate whether he would leave the program.
"Robert is a cornerstone of what we're trying to build at Tennessee," said Tyndall. "He's a fantastic young man. His parents are phenomenal people. I think, at the core of who Robert is, he's a Tennessee guy, and he's very, very prideful to wear a UT uniform, and he expressed that in our meeting.
TYNDALL: Hubbs is a cornerstone of what we are trying to build at Tennessee. He's very prideful in wearing the Tennessee uniform.-- Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) May 12, 2014
"I think his parents understand myself and our staff a little bit better. And that's always tough, because he doesn't really know me. He doesn't really know if he can trust me. So it's just about getting to know each other, and I think that we went away from the meeting fully trusting each other as we move forward."
Jones always preaches the importance of former players being around the program, whether it be at practice, games, or just stopping by.
"It's all about our letterwinners and former players," Jones said. "They built Tennessee football with their sweat-equity."
Jones gave the crowd at the Great Hall some insight into some of his conversations, with one of the legends of the program:
JONES: I spoke with Peyton for an hour last week. We are Tennessee football.-- Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) May 13, 2014


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Young activists from the Egyptian April 6 movement organized a protest over the arrest of 14 of their compatriots. The 14 youths were taken off the beach as they prepared to celebrate a national holiday and are being detained for at least 15 days by the police. Activist Waleed Rashed told the Daily News, "we felt we could spread political awareness through plays and songs. What we were doing was certainly not a demonstration or a protest, but a celebration for Egypt…We also decided to try a new form of protest through patriotic songs." In Mubarak Egypt, gatherings with more than five people forming an organization of more than five people are outlawed under emergency laws. It is also illegal to hand out leaflets the police deem to be political in nature, and, naturally, that express views contrary to those of the government.
Rashed said they were singing songs and flying a kite which had a picture of the Egyptian flag when police arrived, destroyed the kite for some reason, and then ordered the group off the beach. One can only gather from this incident that Egyptian students should be careful to avoid singing patriotic songs without permission of authorities. Such is the state of democracy in Egypt, in the year 2008.


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2012: Ravi Shankar, the sitar virtuoso who became a hippie musical icon of the 1960s and introduced traditional Indian ragas to Western audiences over a 10-decade career, dies at age 92 in San Diego, California. The musician's foundation issued a statement saying that he had suffered upper respiratory and heart problems and had recently undergone heart-valve replacement surgery. In the 1960s, Shankar took Eastern music mainstream in the West. He lent ethereal, spiritual sounds to the Beatles through his friendship with George Harrison, who recorded them on the "Sgt. Pepper's" album in the song "Within You Without You." Virtuoso performances at Monterey in 1967 and Woodstock in 1969 helped cement Shankar's place in Western musical history as an ambassador of Eastern wisdom to a generation looking for new values. [ + - ]
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Given the "love" expressed here by the "FANS" of CTC, I think we now where the expression "Ali Baba and the 40 mechanics" came from.
I have also seen the good and bad of the CTC. From what I have experienced, i would never go to an outlet in a bigger city, because it seems they just want to turn a dime and dont really care about the customer. On the other hand, I worked at a small town outlet for some time on the parts desk, and also the shop window. The guys (2) that we had, one did tires, and one was a tech, were some of the best guys you could meet, and never screwed a customer. I did work orders, and everything was always in line. In fact, we often went the other way to help the customer, such as over estimating tread measurements, warranty where we believed it was due, rather than what the corp. thought, and doing extras like topping up washer fluid. If a customer had a large bill coming, I'd often get the junior guy to wash the vehicle before it left.
To be honest, there was little to like about working there, and i left when the manager left, because with him went our deal that I`d be in the shop and doing apprenticeship when there was an opening.
Cant screw people in an area where the population is only a few thousand....pretty soon there`s nobody left to screw.
|When I worked flat rate you learn to cover your but. When I did my stint at CT I was doing a front end on a early 70's Dodge and didn't sell control arm bushings and eccentrics. when i couldn't get them to budge the customer got to pay for the bushings and I got to install them for nothing. Comebacks are also on your own dime... There was a push to sell labor for sure at the time, when we sold brake jobs we rebuilt the calipers and wheel cylinders... The Dodge dealership was the worst I have ever witnessed and looking at all their new buildings are doing very well!
At any rate the guys/service at CT was top notch, the great thing was they handled the entire process including calling the dealership and arranging them to pay for the sask safety as well the repairs, what more can I say, hats off.
got that right good guy at canadian
i worked cross usa at a few VW dealers in the 60's then in 68 started my own shop but over all the VW dealers had good tech's i only new of one tech that riped some off but i had shop's in three states an did see some bad work come out of a few but alot tryed hard to do good work
so guy's heres ya a good one=====Always try to be the best, but don't ever think you are the best. ====we all mess up at times
I happen to be a technician at a Canadian Tire, and I have to say the generalization that we are all crooks is a little insulting. I have never cheated anyone in my life, and I take pride in my work. Not all CT techs are rip off artists, just as not all techs at any auto service are crooks.
Of course, it's not JUST CTC that can screw things up BIG TIME There was another thread on here about Firestone service centers.
I have had bad experiences with others as well. Once upon a time, I was heading to the cabin at the lake, pulling the boat behind my '68 390 Mustang, and it occurred to me that I was due for an oil change. So, idiot that I am, I stopped at a gas station (I SAID it was a long time ago!) and got them to do it. Long story short, when I slowed down to make the turn up the road to the cabin, I could hear my lifters clattering. Pulled over - NOTHING on the dipstick! They had stripped the pan drain bolt and oil was dripping out.
Sounds like the same management that's running one of the largest parts store chains down here. Non-mechanical people running parts stores. It's said that any manager who likes girls gets pressured out. And that coming up the ranks from parts associate will never be promoted or work the same schedule twice if they are found to be normal. Same techniques as the OP mentioned... reschedule them on their first day off to work the next day and not call them.. Then fire them for not showing up......Heard it several times.
Can't afford a legal fund donation big enough to comment on who it is.. but some of you probably know. az
|Well my latest experience with them is a good one. Last year we bought a 96 Murano from a dealer in Manitoba. The car was a one owner from the US that the dealership had purchased at auction and brought into the country for sale up here. The dealer ship said that the car had passed the US to Canada inspections etc and was good to go. Because it was out of province we had to get it safetied here in Saskatchewan before we could plate it. I decided to take it to CT cause they also do the out of country inspections in our city and I wanted to take it somewhere familiar with the rules in case they found something. Sure enough they found a worn lower ball joint which should have failed the original US to Canada inspection. Canadian tire handled everything including calling the Manitoba dealer ship, explaining the situation, the dealership payed for the repairs and the inspection, we were on our way full safety certified at no cost,,,good job in this case CT.
For people like you. Who don't have a clue, Canadian Tire
Wish i knew how to communicate the tune it's sung to.
There are no canadian tires down here............. But yikes!
Shamefull stories..... Im so glad I fix my own
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My last (in every sense of the word) experience with CTC was typical. About 5 years ago I had a wheel out of balance on my pickup - and I figured "anyone" can balance a wheel! "After all, what's the worst they can do?"
Well - I found out!
They balanced all 4 (Actually got that part right! No more shake)
Then, on the left front, they cross-threaded 2 studs and then drove them on with a rattle-wrench that must have been set at a zillion foot-pounds. Two weeks later when I got a flat, 75 miles from home, at night, in the rain, temps just above freezing...
Will I ever get ANYTHING fixed at CTC again? Yeah, right!
What also has to be remembered, is that CT does not corporately own the locations, they are independantly owned and operated. There are no standards that apply uniformly to every location. So you will get dealers who don't give a sh1t about the shop, leave the hiring to some "service manager" they hire who has no auto experience, and give a budget so thin you could use it as window glass. So they hire bottom of the barrel, crooked techs because that is all they can get.
Another scenario is the dealer starts out gung-ho, hires good techs, then when they have been there for a time, and demonstrated their abilities and built a customer base because they are good and honest, then the dealer refuses to pay them accordingly, and the good techs leave. The shop gets a rep for not paying worth a crap, and then all they can get are the crappy, crooked techs.
Third scenario is rare, but you get a dealer who cares, hires the right managment people, and hands down a reasonable shop budget. Regular prformance reviews, and pay increases to the people who have demonstrated that they are an asset to the business. Thses are the stores that have a profitable shop, happy techs, and happy customers.
Car repair ripoffs are nothing new. When I was a line mechanic at our local Ford dealership I continually watched our two front end mechanics turn 80 to 120 hours a week flat rate. They specialized in Fords twin "I" beam axle on the trucks. Rarely did a Ford truck get on their lift that did not need a complete front end overhaul. These guys actually did the work, but billed each operation out like that was the only thing they were doing. R&R shocks 1.5 hours, R&R drag link 1.5 hours, R&R kingpins 4.5 hours, on and on. Later when I worked as a service writer at the same dealership I saw how difficult it was to explain to a customer how they could drop off their truck in the morning and pick it up about 4:00pm and have 10+ hours labor billed to it. If these thieves didn't flat rate 20+ hours a day they moped around like first graders. Meanwhile myself and several other line mechanics were busting out butts to make 40 to 60 hours a week. Nothing new at all when it comes to car repair I'm afraid.
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Raúl Cano is a professor of microbiology at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif. In 1995, he and colleagues in his lab stunned the world when they announced they'd revived 30-million-year-old bacteria from spores taken from the gut of an ancient bee entombed in amber. There were skeptics who wondered whether the bacteria were really just modern bugs that contaminated the tools used to get at the bee gut tissue. But in October 2000, another research group used many of the techniques developed by Cano's lab to revive 250-million-year-old bacteria from spores trapped in salt crystals. With this additional evidence, it now seems that the "impossible" is true.
Cano has received several awards for his outstanding teaching skills and is recognized for his laboratory training of undergraduate students. This is his story of how he went from living in Cuba to becoming an American citizen, from hating biology to loving it, and from planning to be a doctor to becoming a scientist.
"There have been times in my life when microbiology was not a high priority, but not too many! I am sometimes asked to reflect on the chosen path of my life and queried about how I would live my life differently should the opportunity arise. Without reservation, I would do as I did because I am satisfied with the direction my life has taken.
Career goals were not a high focal point for me when I was growing up in Havana, Cuba. It was assumed, even by me, that I was to follow in my father's footsteps and become a physician. I attended a parochial school whose primary mission was to make sure I did just that. Then, in 1959, all these plans were put on hold when Fidel Castro took control of the Cuban government. In 1962, at sixteen years of age, I immigrated alone to Miami, Florida, in hopes of continuing my education. While at a refugee camp in the Everglades of Florida, I continued my high school education and began learning the English language. One of my least favorite subjects was biology, so I started to think that becoming a physician wasn't such a good idea.
In May 1962 I was relocated to Spokane, Washington, where my life as an "American" really began. I enrolled at Gonzaga University as a chemical engineering major, but a combination of homesickness, inability to understand English, the Cuban missile crisis, and the Vietnam War prevented me from focusing on my studies, and as a consequence I did not do too well. Thus, up to this point, my academic career was not the resounding success my parents (and I) had expected. From 1963 until 1968, I worked as a physical therapy and surgical orderly in a local hospital. After much deliberation, I decided to pursue a career as a physical therapist.
In 1968, after a brief stint in the Army, I married my wife, Pat, and returned to college, this time for good as it turned out, ready to become a physical therapist. At Eastern Washington University, I took the required chemistry and math courses and did well, but my nemesis—biology—continued to hound me. I was frustrated with my inability to dominate this subject, especially genetics, until I took a course in microbiology from a first-year faculty member named Norman Vigfusson (my idol). Dr. Vigfusson was a high school teacher who decided to pursue a microbial genetics career well into his thirties (a veritable old man).
My first college-level microbiology course was a career-maker. After so much frustration and failures, I fell in love with microbiology. I was absolutely certain that I wanted to be a microbiologist when I grew up. So, I informed my wife, apologized to my parents, and immersed myself into becoming a competent microbiologist. I'm still working at it!
My first exploration into microbiological life was with Neurospora crassa. My mentor, Dr. Vigfusson, studied the genetics of the life cycle of this fungus as part of his doctoral dissertation. My senior project was to study the first step in fertilization of the female gamete and to see if there were any chemical signals (pheromones) involved in making the female organs receptive to the male gamete. . . . I learned a bunch of biology and discipline along the way. I continued my explorations of the sexual development cycle in Neurospora crassa for my master's thesis. My efforts culminated in my first publication in Nature.
From that point on, I was hooked! In 1972 I entered the laboratory of my second "idol," John J. Taylor at the University of Montana. To this man, too, I owe a big debt of gratitude. He taught me the scientific method and the precision of scientific nomenclature, but more important, he instilled in me a deep respect for life and for the awesome diversity of microbial life on our planet. This respect and appreciation have motivated me to explore hidden microbial habitats and to study the diversity of microbial life throughout my career.
I received my Ph.D. in 1974 and was fortunate enough to be offered a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, which I accepted without hesitation. Through my early years at Cal Poly, I focused on becoming a microbiologist and developing my teaching skills. I moved through the ranks and became a full professor in 1983.
One summer day in 1984, while I was mowing my lawn, I had a thought that changed my life dramatically. I decided to take a sabbatical leave and rediscover my roots. In 1985 my family and I went to Seville, Spain, where I was to spend my sabbatical working with José Carlos Palomares and Evelio Perea at the University of Seville. Under the tutelage of these two fine scientists and, more important, with their friendship, I learned the rudiments of molecular and clinical microbiology. I actually extracted DNA! Moreover, for the first time in my career, I directed the research of a Ph.D. candidate. During that year, I truly learned the value of a teaching experience that integrated research in the learning experience. This experience was so powerful and rejuvenating that I resolved to return each year—a commitment I have never violated.
Needless to say, I was heartbroken when I had to return to my professorial duties at Cal Poly, but I was resolved to change my approach to teaching and to include research in the learning experience of my students. [My] laboratory slowly developed into a first-class molecular biology laboratory and has served as a "home away from home" to more than 500 students.
A central goal of the [lab's] research projects was to provide undergraduate students with extensive experience in all aspects of a meaningful research project, to pique their scientific curiosity, and to teach them the scientific method. One such project was again to change my life. It started innocently enough with a simple question. How old can DNA still be analyzable? To that end, Hendrik Poinar, a biochemistry undergraduate student at the time, obtained some amber samples from his father, and together we developed a protocol that would prevent the contamination of the amber samples with modern DNA and microorganisms in the environment. At first we were unsuccessful, but after a few tries, we obtained sufficient DNA from bee tissue trapped in amber from the Dominican Republic (20-35 million years old) that could be analyzed by DNA hybridization and amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). We published this study in an obscure journal, but it gave us the hope that a better, more controlled experiment could be designed and carried out under even more stringent conditions.
Hendrik obtained a piece of Middle Eastern amber (from about 120 million years ago) containing a weevil and proceeded to extract its DNA. . . . This allowed us to carry out phylogenetic studies and determine that the DNA extracted was most closely related to modern weevils. This discovery captivated the nation (and the world) and initiated a great deal of scientific dialog.
The publication of our results in Nature coincided with the release of the movie Jurassic Park, and it created a great deal of media frenzy. This notoriety was definitely a double-edged sword. It created havoc with the everyday operation of the lab, but the publicity also attracted top-notch students to the laboratory.
There was also controversy, and well there should have been. After all, how can we be sure that the DNA we extracted was indeed from the ancient weevil and not from modern sources? This question has not yet been answered to the satisfaction of the scientific community, and in my estimation, it will never be. How can you use negative results to support a hypothesis?
They say that everyone has his or her 15 minutes of fame. Well, I have had two periods of 15 minutes of fame in my career (and I think two is quite enough!). While Hendrik was working on DNA, another student, Monica Borucki, and I were working on the possibility that viable spore-forming organisms were trapped inside the amber. This possibility insinuated itself in my consciousness after viewing some electron photomicrographs of abdominal tissue from an amber-entombed bee. There, in plain view, were endospores with obvious exposporia and a seemingly intact matrix. They really did not look much different from electron photomicrographs of modern Bacillus megaterium endospores.
With this observation as the motivating force, we again toiled over the proper experimental design to [avoid] environmental contamination of the amber samples. To further reduce the possibility of contamination, we extracted and cultured gut tissue under stringent containment conditions, having a fair idea of the gut's microbial flora in modern bees. From this experiment we isolated a culture of Bacillus sphaericus that, to this date and after numerous verifying experiments, we think originated from the amber inclusion. The hypothesis that this organism resided in viable form in the gut of the bee has never been disproved.
After the onslaught of publicity and worldwide attention (and scrutiny) after the publication of our discovery in Science, there have been, as expected, a considerable number of challenges to our claims, but in this case, the scientific method has smiled on us. There have been at least three independent verifications of the isolation of a living microorganism from amber.
Since 1986, when I returned from Spain as a changed man, I have focused on becoming a microbiology teacher and sharing with my students the wonders of microbial life. During that time, I have developed a philosophy of teaching microbiology with the premise that in order to be a successful teacher, you have to be a successful researcher. The scholarships of discovery, application, and teaching have to merge into one to be truly useful. In the classroom, students can learn the fundamentals, but they must apply their knowledge, not only in experiments with known outcomes, but also in a discovery environment. There they have to apply their theoretical knowledge to formulate a hypothesis, develop experiments to test the hypothesis, perform the proper methodology well, and interpret the results. After all, microbiology is a science of "learning by doing."
This philosophy has guided my career since 1986. I have taught and investigated as hard as I could with all the strength that I had. These efforts have been rewarded by the high quality of students who leave my laboratory and their subsequent professional achievements. But my greatest reward has been the recognition of my efforts by my peers, the professional microbiologists. When I was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, my research accomplishments were recognized, but when I was awarded the 1997 Carski Foundation Distinguished Teacher Award, I received the greatest accolade of all: I was recognized as a teacher!"
(This profile is taken from a book called Many Faces, Many Microbes, a collection of personal essays written by a wide variety of microbiologists.)


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I had a few folks asking about the Jango gauntlets I made for theme-park client, so I figured this was the appropriate place to post some pics. Sorry the pics aren't that great, but you get the idea.
More pics (including the raw parts):
These are nowhere near what Fettpride has accomplished- those gauntlets are truely art! Mine are more an exercise in practicality; I had less than 6 weeks to create a full head-to-toe Jango (and other costumes at the same time), so I was reasonably happy with what I was able to do.
The part I was the proudest of was that I was able to obtain a quanitity of silver-color plastic to do these and the rest of the Jango armor. Therefore, the only painting I had to do was weather them with flat-black and repeated wearings didn't rub off the color!


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Drakxxx wrote:Here's hoping I can get my Steampunk to you guys this time.
Thanks as always.
I hope so too... the near-comeback before was epic. I've been waiting for this guy, and with a lot of luck I might just get two shirts this time (with edgar's Air) after a long shirt-drought.
binkdrop wrote:An explanation of the design!! Yayy!
Red Giant and White Dwarf are enjoying a game of marbles. To further explain how this fits the space theme, Red Giants and White Dwarves are both star stages, and the "red giant" and "white dwarf" are playing marbles with our planets. Pluto is out of the marble ring because it was revoked of "planet status".
I would have also accepted: It's a loose reference to Red Dwarf. >..<
Re: Sunflowers: Vase-sized photon sources
GMV again! Great flow to this one.
Re: Air
I like this one, but I would've preferred his dinosaur one, TBH.
I'd like to see a closeup of this without the over-sized shirt texture. I'm just curious to see how it would actually look printed. Because it's going to be like 80% halftones.
Re: Red Giant, White Dwarf.
Woo the Red Giant and White Dwarf are back!
Re: I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.
I love this art. Too bad I don't think I would wear the shirt =(
Re: Some BBQ
I'm so glad to see this one back and in the fog. I really wanted it last time around. It was my 'must-have' from the BBQ derby.
I've been waiting for this double take derby in the hopes that I'd be able to get this shirt. Let's hope it stays in the fog this time.
Once again, I really like this shirt. If it doesn't win here, do you have it somewhere else?
Re: Gonna Make You Lunch
I am super excited we have another chance to get this one made. Yay!
Re: Blue-Footed Booby Dance of Seduction
The birds' expressions alone make this a wonderful shirt.
binkdrop wrote:I really like this one. It works surprisingly well on orange, and I really like the way the whole picture was done.
Thanks! I'm glad you like it on the orange, it was the only color I thought it looked good on too
Now this is how cute animal shirts should be done. Love the art style and the cleverness of the scenario and concept.
Re: Acherontia lachesis IIIx
I do so enjoy this moth... even more so than your original skull one.
Fingers crossed that I'll be able to get my first drakxxx shirt. Love this design.
krisrobinson wrote:I would have also accepted: It's a loose reference to Red Dwarf. >..<
I think a couple people mentioned that when this was up for the last derby, but I've never heard of that show before. It seems really weird from what little I've read and seen of it since it was mentioned. British humor can be totally hit or miss for me.
Still love this one as much as I did before sir. Wilbur is undeniably good eattin'.
you know, he reminds me of this kid that comes down to the bar we have that has karaoke twice a week... he'll rock out near the stage like a crazed fan to any song. It could be slow, rock, or 'Happy Birthday', and that guy will dance like no tomorrow to 'impress the ladies'.
I can't help but laugh when I see this... that's what I think of every time.
Re: The Pressure Lessens
Cool effect having the ROV in the mask reflection! We'll spread the word about your shirt over at http://cDiver.net!
Re: The Mysterious Evolution of The Killer Whale
Re: Steamworks Operatica V.2
I'm so glad this is back, and it's definitely going to print this time! GMV
Re: BearBQ
As a bear, I'll be so sad if this doesn't print. Again. :[
Re: Hearth
Yes! Such great colors.
This design still doesn't grab me well as a *shirt*. Great execution, I just wouldn't want to wear it. Still, 'grats on fogging.
Re: Absent Friends
This shirt deserves my 1000 pennies!
I like the absence of strong color except in the front guy.
This is morbid...my childhood is now in shambles! >_<
Re: Taj Mahal
I loved it the first time and I think I love it more the second time.
krisrobinson wrote:: ) Thanks Omni. Now that I own a yellow shirt and see how bright it is, I may have picked a different color for this one, but doesn't seem to matter nehoo.
God, I think that the color and composition on this is just so great. I'm glad I didn't see it lose the first time. :P
Re: Calling John Henry!
This shirt was brilliantly executed, and a great play on an American Tale.
Re: Pressure at the Office
I don't understand why this design doesn't have more votes. It's one of the cleanest and most brilliantly executed shirts in this derby.
I would like to purchase me an Edgar shirt sometime soon, if you guys would let me.
It's peanut butter jelly time!
Awesome - thanks! Your community is full of the great people this design is for.
I can't even imagine what the next evolutionary step will be from here!
noisdois wrote:Thanks! I'm glad you like it on the orange, it was the only color I thought it looked good on too
We gotta do this again sometime... : )
Re: Dancing in the Rain
Hehehe, I'm still diggin' teh style!
I'm calling John Henry! This epic shirt just HAS to get a print or and EC. Thanks for the privilege, Robbie!
I love this shirt design. I loved it before and voted for it, and I'll vote for it again!
Re: Rock of Mages
What happens if you mix 1 part Merlin with 2 parts ZZ Top?
You get "Rock of Mages!"
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Good looking pup you got there TedMac. I like that smile too.
Best Baldy
Shes a Boston Terrier, and her small size aside...is quite the hand full haha
Nothing like a smiling pet to warm one's heart.
Not to camera shy either! I'm ready for my closeup Mr. DeMile!
Ted Mac, So THAT'S where Kahr Arms got the idea for thier "Bubba Blitz" mascot. You should get royalties.
You know, it's funny... there was a Motel 6 commercial on TV with a dog just like that (because they take in pets) talking - aka huffing with subtitles - to the camera right as I opened this thread.
Looks like the dog on the animal planet AKC commercials that's blinged out in the backseat.
I couldn't resist.


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March 9, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley announced Friday that the Vols have hired Josh Conklin as safeties coach. Conklin served as defensive coordinator and safeties coach at The Citadel for the last two seasons.
"Josh brings successful coordinator experience and consistent secondary production to our defensive staff," said Dooley. "He comes highly recommended and I believe will be a great fit for our football staff."
In each of the last two years, Conklin's Bulldogs defense ranked third in the Southern Conference in total defense. In 2011, seven of 11 Bulldogs opponents were limited to fewer than 20 points, and two years ago, eight of 11 foes scored fewer than 20.
During Conklin's tenure with The Citadel, cornerback Cortez Allen was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft and played in 15 games as well as the NFL Wild Card playoff game against the Denver Broncos. Defensive end Erik Clanton, who finished tied for 12th in the FCS in sacks in 2010, earned a free agent opportunity with the Steelers after originally signing with the Montreal Alouettes.
Prior to joining the staff at The Citadel, Conklin spent three seasons coaching defensive backs (2007-09) at Wofford and added special teams to his responsibilities in his final season in Spartanburg. With Conklin on the staff, the Terriers led the SoCon in scoring defense in 2007 while intercepting a conference-high 20 passes and adding 13 picks the following season.
Conklin began his coaching career at South Dakota State, serving as a graduate assistant in 2003 and 2004 before being elevated to a full-time position coaching the secondary and special teams during the 2005-06 seasons.
The South Dakota State secondary ranked second in the Great West Conference in pass defense in 2006, while Conklin's kickoff return and kickoff coverage teams were the top-ranked units in the conference.
Conklin graduated from Dakota State University in 2003 with a degree in physical education. He started at linebacker his junior and senior seasons and was an Academic All-American. He also received a master's degree in sports administration from South Dakota State in 2008.
2012- » Tennessee, Safeties
2010-11 » The Citadel, Defensive Coordinator & Safeties
2009 » Wofford, Defensive Backs & Special Teams
2007-08 » Wofford, Defensive Backs
2005-06 » South Dakota State, Secondary & Special Teams
2003-04 »South Dakota State, Graduate Assistant


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Kristen Stewart is a single teenage mom whose skin is black and when the landlord opened the door and saw it was a young black woman he made clear there was no room at his inn for such people. A ground breaking study conducted by the Canadian Center for Equality Rights in Accomodation offered statistical evidence that Kristen was not the only black single teenage mom who cannot find housing in the right Toronto rental market. According to the report, "even when rental housing is available, thousands of marginalized individuals and families cannot make it through the door" and secure an apartment. The Center had individuals with heavy South Asian accents apply for an apartment only to be told there was none open, but an hour later a man who called with a European name and accent was offered an apartment.
There is nothing new in such discrimination. A hundred years ago, east European Jews and Catholics were denied the right to live in many areas of the United States. Today, the descendants of those who faced discrimination use the same words of hate to deny those who seek a decent place to live. Plus ca change, plus c'est le meme chose.


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Discussion in 'Off The Beaten Track' started by victorskid, Feb 11, 2010.
The two hour episode of Villains & Heroes airs tonight. A little pre-Olympic viewing...
I'm so not excited about this season
eville Russell
I can't say that, but there are some people that I definitely prefer not to see. Of the 20 people that are playing we have so many that are returning for a 3rd time. Half never have to grace my television again. I can't imagine that we're going to see something new from them that we haven't seen yet. I'm hoping the other contestants feel the same way and get rid of them (and previous winners) fast!
I'm already hoping that Russell wins. I still think he should have one last season.
There are some people I am not looking forward to seeing a second viewing (Tyson, Coach, Sugar), and god knows some (Rupert, Bahston Rahb, Parvati, Stephenie) who I am not looking forward to a third time. But some will have enduring amusement factor for me (James, Russell), and others I am looking forward to seeing how they change their gameplay for the second or third time (Sandra, Tom). It should be interesting, and actually, I think it will be an easier season for me to get into, since I have seen all of them before. There is no need to wonder about the 15 people you have seen only 30 seconds of in the first three weeks, like in most all-new seasons.
Someone should start a poll asking how many idols James will have with him when he gets voted off this time!
Or maybe the produceers got rid of the idols since Russell has a nose like a hound and manages to find them without clues.
The new season starts tonight! 2-hour premiere!
Everyone involved with the show (Probst, Burnett, production, etc) seems to have very, very good things to say about this season.. I hope it's not a letdown!
(Go Cirie & Sandra!)
Thanks for reminding!
Sandra or Tom for the win (again!).
I forgot about Sandra. She's cooler than a fan. I guess I have to take that back!
I'm excited! I love that it's two hours, because on top of already knowing everyone, we'll hopefully eliminate a couple of people that most of us didn't want to see again anyway, and get to the meat of the game that much faster.
Good point! Hopefully Boston Rob will get tossed on his ass right away
I'd settle for a satisfying immediate elimination of any of the following: Amanda, Stephenie, Rupert, Tyson, um that chick no one could remember who traded tribes in Jonathan Penner's season....
You forgot Jerri Manthey, she wasn't that good in the first place and certainly didn't deserve a third chance.
BTW, there's some good vids out there from Probst on how they selected the cast, specifically talking about Fairplay, Skupin and Yul. His reasoning on why Skupin not getting a chance was basically because he wasn't in the game that long to be a hero or villain. Probst says if they do a Survivor "what might have been" Skupin gets another shot. But not for HvV
IIRC Skupin was a dominant force in his tribe and I remember him regardless of how many wks he was there and not just because he caught fire. There are some people on this list I had to google. And there are some people on their third tour of duty who should just go away.
Boston Rob is why I'm watching.
Okay, maybe dumb Colby too.
The spoilers are all swearing this is a great season with lots of twists and turns and great gameplay, so bring it on!
Skupin also killed the pig (which PETA got mad about) which combined with getting burned made him notable. But according to Probst, that doesn't make him a "Hero".
I think they are playing fast and loose with the hero/villain labels as it is. A few of those people arent really either.
You mean like Sandra? I don't know any Survivor fans who would have put her into that category. She was a good player, but not in the same class with Hatch, Eville Russell or Parvati.
BTW, Hatch was asked to participate but his parole officer wouldn't let him!
I'm so excited!!! I love seeing Cirie and JT again!
Sweet opening - Probst starts with the inquisition and now there's a reward challenge?
I'm having a tough time recognizing some of them...
oh oh.. our first injury.. poor steph.. those bad villains dislocating her shoulder I'm actually watching and haven't watched survivor in years - but I do like some of these characters from the earlier years
I dont think some really played before, I think they filled the cast out with production assistants
I wish Tyson could do all of the commentary
1/2 hour down and 2 injuries - both on the "heroes" team! Despite that, they win fire.
Looks like no one is going to go gently in this series!!
Russell show, part II.
that Danielle is all wrapped up in it, and Parvati knows exactly what he's up to.
ETA: I have the same bathing suit as Colby. Random.
IIRC Cirie never has a bathing suit that fits her properly
i think boston rob will do well with this bunch.. cool fire making skills
I hate rooting against Cirie, but Boston Rob and Russell are my heroes.
The editing on this is killing me. The music! The sudden cuts!
Loads of Rupert tonight, will he be our first casualty?


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For over 60 years the name Fronius has stood for intensive research and the constant search for new, innovative solutions. The perfect efficiency of every product has repeatedly been awarded both national and international prizes.
around 1950
around 1955
Innovation Prize of the Province of Upper Austria for product design (MagicWave 2600).
Innovation Prize of the Province of Upper Austria for "Virtual Welding".
Market launch of a series of MMA welding units (TransPocket 1100 / 1500 / 1500 RC / 1500 TIG) with resonant intelligence, which permits an almost perfect approximation to the principle of the ideal characteristic.
Market launch of the VarioSynergic and VarioStar product ranges. These step-controlled welding systems are synonymous with low operating costs, easy handling, long life, and flawless welding quality.
The TransPuls Synergic 7200 and 9000 are launched on the market. These systems consist of two linked TransPuls Synergic 4000 or 5000 systems and produce a current of 720 and 900 amperes respectively. This procedure is designed to deliver the kind of high performance that is required in automatic and robot welding.
The remote control unit RCU 5000i with full text display. This RCU features logical user prompting and is easy to use. To standardise procedures for backing up, exchanging, and documenting welding data, a Smart Media Card is used. Another new feature is the Windows-compatible USB interface for easy data transfer.
All high-performance Fronius welding systems are now fully digital, including the TIME 5000. Extended stick-out means up to 30 % improved wire feeding speeds or burn-off rate.
The 100 percent digitally controlled welding system range is extended to include Resonant Intelligence with the TransPocket 2500/3500 – extremely robust, small, light, but powerful.
Market launch of DeltaSpot. The "world first" of this resistance spot-welding system is its spooling process tapes which protect both the electrodes and the workpiece, revolutionising the weld quality.
Steel Transfer Technology. The long service life of the TransSteel devices is impressive, especially when they're being used all the time. What's more, they're even equipped to take advantage of future technological developments.


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Congrats on the new acting role...
Sorry Art..It was too perfect to pass up!!!
Congrats on the new acting role...
Sorry Art..It was too perfect to pass up!!!
Wow...a little chin hair on that guy and he's a dead ringer
I dont know...
a while back I told Brak's how much he looked like an old Youth Minister at my old church. Im gonna try to dig up a picture of him, I mean, these 2 would be like twins...
well triplets...this guy already has a twin brother...so Braks would finish it as a trio.
Mmmm sorry, Braks is MUCH better looking than that guy!!!
if you wanna see someone that looks like that guy there...go to my bands site...
hes wearin the jacket w/ the thinning hair...kinda the same face...
Are you sure we`re talking about the same Braks?Mirax H said:
Who loves ya Braks?
I whole heartedly agree.Mirax H said:
Heh heh. The girls love me so I am not sure how much weight I am going to place on whether or not Craig thinks I look good. In fact, I am kinda glad he DOESN'T think so. And that guy is strange looking so what the heck are ya trying to say anyway???
Yeah but I do........Brak's is dreamy in my book!
mmmmmmm.....hmmmmm....lip smacking with mayo all around.
OK, I need to rethink my above statement..
The girls (and some of the more questionable guys) love me so...
Um.... eeewwwwwww?
Got Maul said:
Here's a little somethin' somethin' to make y'all swoon some more...
Can I throw up now?
Mirax H said:
Looks into crystal ball and sees that sooner or later the pic of Kimmy grabbing Fett's butt making its way into this thread...
I just threw up in my mouth a little.
Jango_Fett_Jr said:
Don't lie... you know you looked more than once. Just admit it.Jango_Fett_Jr said:
Oh yeah? Well I threw up first. uke
When they throw up it mean they like you.....learned that from South Park.
Can you boys please move the throwing up to another thread? The smell is starting to ruin my enjoyment of the Boba butt pic. Thanks.
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all the places in my town have it behind a counter or locked in a cabinet, its bs haha
theres some paint at my work that I could steal but its fluro colours and I dont really want any fluro colours
all the places in my town have it behind a counter or locked in a cabinet, its bs haha
theres some paint at my work that I could steal but its fluro colours and I dont really want any fluro colours
Nah man, fluor paint sucks. It doesn't cover, just "highlights" the under stuff if anything.
yeah didnt think it would be any good, I know this is completely off topic haha but would like car paint be any good to tag with?
Ironlaks are 10 dollars each here an I can get cheap shitty paint for like 6.50 so I might go with the shitty paint an just use Ironlak for my good pieces
in some stores here, you must walk through the checkpoint stand so to put it in your pants is better
I don't write this i'm just messing around with the letters
looks like kedey
coloring looks good kedek
Working on new throwie
sove or save? taht V looks fresh, but im not diggin any of the other letters. maker your throw just like that V and work off that imo.
I'm chill as a cucumber, man.
And that right there is ya problem sir
that says soup ?? damnmm that P is def an 'e' the fix that. and if tthats a U you need to not make it pointy and round it on the bottom, anyway
some little shit i came up with, workin on a new D for my throws so im just puttin this here
havent ever tried drawing a throw not quite sure where to even try, any suggestions? im gonna try some tomorrow so i'd like some tips before i start
MCsatan , bubble letters= throwup, keep that in mind those bubble letter you had to do for titles of projects in like 3rd-5th grade is what you need to be doing lolol
and nyc sno i concur, not that because Sane/Smith are some of my favorite writers, but i cant stand it when people jump in this game thinkin they can just pick a name, yeah you can, but you gotta do some research and give some people respect, cuz if i see toys usin big names like revok, sane, cope , or even blest( from that movie) im crossin that shit out straight up.
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Crits on new throw? I got fuckin attacked by wasps doin' the 2nd one x]
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I started writing "isor" as my first name but went to google images and iSoR is bumpin' in NYC. Changed right away. I'm with you on this one;do some research and if someone is getting up way harder than you,Drop it.


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Proving Irina's words to be true, the ogre grasps the prisoners head and slowly begins to twist. The man struggles and screams but is unable to resist the creatures powerful strength. The prisoner spasms once, then goes limp. The ogre does not stop its twisting though and continues to turn the prisoners head in a full circle and more, splattering itself with blood. Head held in one hand and body in the other the ogre bellows out again, "The same will be done to any who do not surrender themselves. Ha ha." As the ogre marches back to the goblin encampment, head in one hand and corpse in the other, you can hear the high pitched squeaks and jeers of the goblins accompanied by the pounding of swords on shields. Nearby several of the mercenaries are retching, faces pale, legs trembling.
Calid begins talking again, quietly, his face ashen, "That was even worse than the first prisoner. We tried to shoot the creature with our bows the first time, but it seemed impervious to our arrows. Some magic is protecting it. And to many arrows missed their mark. I fear half of our men will flee when the goblins charge us if we don't do something to boost their morale." He looks west to the setting sun. "We have about two hours till dark."
|Irina Moretskya
Taking Calid aside, along with the group, Irina says, trying to sound confident, "That's why we're here, to deal with that. With night fall, we'll be overrun. We need your force to be the diversion, making like you're making your last stand before darkness falls. In the meantime, we'll pretend to flee, frightened off by the display, circle round, and take out that ogre. With the ogre dead, those goblins' morale won't do much better than that of your men."
|Warren Enzroth
Calid interjects, "That is my fear too, but staying here means we get overrun. We either need to keep that ogre off the front lines when they attack, or we need to somehow take the fight to them while we still have the advantage of daylight."
Just a correction, you actually have about 4 hours of daylight left, not 2.
"I have been told I have a knack of angering the evil, perhaps they envy my righteousness and the aura of light that I bring. Some say I push it too far. First you can never go too far. If i'm going to die, its not going to be by a beast like that.
I will get its attention. and I suggest we do it while we have light."
|Irina Moretskya
"Offer it the age old tradition of deciding the battle through single combat. When it refuses, I know a phrase or two of goblin that should shame the bugger into either agreeing, or charging out to reclaim its lost pride and manhood."
As an aside, she adds, "Men are similar in so many ways, no matter the species."
|Warren Enzroth
|Irina Moretskya
|Warren Enzroth
"We will want to set up those lanterns around and throughout the town so that even if nightfall comes, we can still light them and see our enemies. I will begin doing that while Irina and Alma decide on the specifics of their plan."
On a side note, if Irina can put the ogre to sleep, then someone can coup de grace it and it should die.
|Irina Moretskya
|Warren Enzroth
"Well, I guess all I have to do is dodge ... Here goes nothing."
Moving to the front of the settlement Alma raises his voice so the ogre can here him.
"Hey you son of a motherless ogre. Retreat not behind your denizens. Come face me in mortal combat. Unless you fear me, and cower behind the scum in front of you."
There is a disturbance in the goblin camp and the ogre strides forward again, stopping near a pair of trees, one to either side of it. C44-D45
The ogre says something to the goblins nearby and the goblins soon back up 50 or 60 feet. "Haha sniveling human. Come and meet me in battle then and I shall break your back and toss you in the pot, with him for company." The ogre holds aloft the head of the prisoner for a moment, then tosses it back over his shoulder and pulls both a javelin and a large club from off its back. It hefts the javelin in one hand while idly holding the club in the other. The ends of two more javelins can be seen peeking over the top of the creatures head.
You will need to move up to within 30' before you can demoralize him with initimidate.
Demoralize: You can use this skill to cause an opponent to become shaken for a number of rounds. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier. If you are successful, the target is shaken for 1 round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC. You can only threaten an opponent in this way if they are within 30 feet and can clearly see and hear you. Using demoralize on the same creature only extends the duration; it does not create a stronger fear condition.
Note also that doing an intimidate in combat is a standard action.
As for the settlement itself, they've already placed lanterns on the corner of each building and a couple along the picket line.
|Warren Enzroth
|Irina Moretskya
Irina follows with Alma. She embraces him, mumbling the verbal components of a guidance spell into his shoulder. "I'll use an enlarging spell on you once the battle starts. Try not to die first."
Releasing the paladin, she glares at the ogre and shouts,
The ogre snorts loudly, "Call me a coward, then refuse to face me singly. Bah. And you bring a child who thinks to play at combat. When I crush your skull I am declared victor, and no other rules are needed."
At Irina's insult the ogre growls deeply which then turns into a laugh, an ugly leer on its face, "You can come to me next woman. But you will be spared the cook pot." Its mouth opens into a wide grin.
|Irina Moretskya
|Warren Enzroth
With a cry of blood lust, a wicked grin on its face, the ogre hurls its javelin at Alma
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
its aim is off mark though. It then grips its large club in both hands preparing to fully engage.
The goblins to the north begin again banging their blades against their shields in imperfect rhythm.
Party may act (or if you intend to merely stand and watch please indicate it).
|Warren Enzroth
|Irina Moretskya
|Irina Moretskya
The ogre rolls its eyes at your pop culture references.
The great brute steps forward E44-F45 swinging its massive club, while out of Alma's reach. It does not appear to be aiming for Alma directly though.
Sunder: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 = 13
The blow ricochets off of Alma's blade, leaving the blade slightly bent.
The blade is still perfectly usable with no adverse side effects, but it has been damaged.
The ogres lips turn into a snarl, disappointed that it did not snap the blade off at the hilt.
Many of the goblins most likely did not hear Irina over the noise, but several near the front lose the rhythm of beating on their shields as they attempt to digest Irina's promise. So far all continue to watch the battle though.
Party may act. Irina goes before Alma in init, so the enlarge person will complete before Alma's action.
|Warren Enzroth
If Irina does something that would change my move such as cause the Ogre to sleep, Then I will change my move, otherwise I do the following.
Smite Evil +4 AC, +4 to Attack, +2 dmg based on level
Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 + 3 = 12
Make sure my dmg is right. +4 for smite evil, +3 from normal strength, +1 for Enlarged size
Alma slices with all his might back at the Ogre.
|Irina Moretskya
|Irina Moretskya
Shield of faith does not stack with the smite evil AC bonus, so Alma's current AC is 24
Alma draws blood from the brute. It returns the attack, aiming for Alma's head.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
The swing is wildly inaccurate. "You call me coward yet come forth to fight needing the aid of your friends to defeat me."
It then bellows loudly, "PAG-ATAKE SA NAYON"
The racket from the goblins ceases and many sheathe their blades and pull out their bows. It is chaos in the goblin camp though, a disorganized array rather than a uniform fighting force.
Party may act, Irina has a readied action to hex the ogre upon Alma's attack.
|Irina Moretskya
|Warren Enzroth
Um...I thought that was on the previous attack, since Alma's last attack included the size bonus from the enlarge, I figured that means she was done with the enlarging, and now ready for the hex.
Ah sorry, I'd misunderstood, since you'd posted the readied action after Alma had posted his attack.
Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
So back track that, the ogre doesn't get a chance to call out, it promptly falls to the ground asleep right after Alma smacks it.
The goblins go silent, while a shout is raised from behind you as the mercenaries rejoice.
Party may act based on revised events, the ogre is currently asleep. You may alter your actions Warren if you wish.
|Irina Moretskya
|Warren Enzroth
Alma raised his sword with the hilt high. Thrusting down as hard as he can.
Coup de gras w/ Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 + 4 = 15
damage coup de gras w/ Power Attack: 4d6 + 4 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6, 4, 2) + 4 + 8 + 4 = 33
again just to numbers check, everything is doubled right? So 4 for the smite evil, 8 for the strength bonus, and +4 for the doubled power attack.
With the Ogre slain, Alma spreads his arms wide while slowly circling, shouting to all that can hear. "Are you not entertained?"
|Irina Moretskya
Damage numbers are correct. No need to make an attack roll during a coup de grace though as it is an automatic crit, just the damage roll is needed.
Alma slams his blade into the ogre slaying it instantly.
Alma you are now suffering a -1 penalty to all die rolls for the time being for unlawful/dishonorable conduct. See the discussion thread for details.
The goblins break into an argument after the shock of seeing the ogre slain settles in, shouting at one another in goblin.
"...should attack them now..."
"...you can fight the big one if you want..."
"...return to the cave..."
"...we must take their food..."
|Irina Moretskya


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