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This is the Game I am currently about to begin as soon as I gather a crew to play with. I owned this game once in the mid 80's and somehow lost it. By amazing luck I managed to ferret out the title of it again, which I had forgotten. try finding a game if you don't have any name, designer, game or publisher--wasn't easy. It's pretty rare but someone on Amazon is selling them for a cool $70.99 (that's with S&H)...and for me, it was worth every penny. And no, I am not said seller nor do I have any idea who is.
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It also has a two part hexagonal Map of Britain and Ireland, nice character sheets with a front and back including a place for your coat of arms(which is important to the game), a bag of dice with three ten siders in addition to one each of all the other standard polyhedrals (and a d6), and a large glossy fold out sheet that is sort of like a DM's screen--it has nearly everything you need to run a game smoothly with very little reference to the rule books for either players or DM.
The game has a very durable slip cover box which allows you to keep it on a bookshelf.
How Does One Play?
There is a giant Map of Britain and Ireland, 459 A.D.
It is divided by numbered hexes, and the hexes are marked for terrain type, major political boundaries, and smaller provinces. Every single town, chapel, monastery, and individual castle of the game world is marked on the Map. Further, a source book tells the name of every King, Queen, Knight and Lady who inhabits every single castle on the Map. There are 300 of these castles and the Lord or Lady of each is playable as a character in the game.
These are the only characters one can have in the game, and they are all drawn from Classical Arthurian Romantic literature. They are of four sorts,: Chivalrous Christians, Renunciate Christians, Chivalrous Pagans, and Powerlord Pagans. In most cases, the characters world view is already listed but some are open.
The Four Alignments and Character Types
These four character types represent the four alignments of the game, a major focus of play.
Some of these characters come to the table with alliances, enmities, family, spouses and paramours as well as, in a few cases, special abilities.
Actual Play
When you have chosen a character, you begin on the map where the book states that your castle is.
The Game Book also has a listing of the number of peasants and militia in each province, as well as its monthly food production and the amount of gold owned by each and every king.
You leave your castle and travel the map to go upon quests.
These quests can be small and seemingly mundane in nature, such as traveling to another castle to attend a jousting tourney, or some great adventure such as to seek a lost relic.
You could simply be traveling to meet up with the other players if they are your friends or allies so you can all go on an adventure together.
A game begins on a certain day of a certain month and generally each game will encompass the events within a month.
You can manage your province as well as your individual character by announcing to the Game Guide what you want to do --the GG also has special tables and it possible for various Acts of God to occur in month that could weaken your kingdom/province.
The Game Guide must keep track of a calendar and notes of character actions that will affect them later in the game. There is a Harvest month that increases provincial holdings once per year, trade with other players or non-player Kings and Queens can also increase holdings. Warfare can increase or decrease them, as well.
There are movement rates for the Map that depend on your means of travel and the terrain. Each "empty" hex you enter (no town, chapel, castle or monastery) has a chance of a random encounter. These encounters can be with Men-Types, Faery-Types, Monster-Types, or Special Situations. Encounters can unfold to become quests, end up as role playing encounters, or become dangerous battles ...or all three.
The Game Book has a long list of Special Situations.
If you enter a castle hex, there is a table for castle reactions to you, modified by any special alliances, family, or enemies your character might start with or incur later in the game. Castle reactions determine whether a castle is hospitable to you, hostile, indifferent or hosting a tournament when you show up.
In a town or castle hex or with merchant encounters in the wilderness, you can trade and buy and sell goods.
Monasteries are like hospitals and if you reach a hex with one in it you can get healing. Certain miracles can also heal, as can all Queen and lady Characters (Just something about a woman's touch...). Certain spiritual beings can also heal characters.
The Four Modes of Play
There are 4 Modes of play, look at each at a degree of magnification of the time and events taking place.
1st Mode is traveling the map and/or taking care of provincial affairs.
2nd Mode is when an encounter occurs and you get into role playing.
3rd Mode is actual individual combat during an encounter, or sundry options a character can undertake in a town, monastery, chapel, or castle ...hide, search, send message, or negotiate..or supernatural intervention such as the use of magic or petitioning for miracles.
4th mode is large scale mass combat, tournaments, or the traditional role playing type adventure of a mapped out ruin or dungeon. I should mention that warfare is usually resolved in a few turns and is largely a matter of writing down one's troop actions secretly, handing them to the person running the battle (the GG or other helping player), and doing a set of detailed math equations when results are compared. If players opt to have their own character go along in the battle, individual battle between them and the provincial or kingdom overlord is computed separately. Outcomes can be being surrounded, routed, victory, or utter defeat. Utter defeat has a simple mechanic--it simply means the losing region pays tribute from then on to the other. If this is too complicated for players tastes, players can simply avoid mass warfare altogether.
These four modes can change as a result of the focus of the players and game guide or by chance through how play unfolds. The game can have any level of complexity or simplicity desired.
While all role playing games have these modes, very few have such a detailed and comprehensive map with peasant populations and production, as well as castle inhabitants already detailed and pre-built with character dynamics that depend on a players character choice. A great deal of the GM's world building work is already done.
Role Playing and Game Objectives
How you play your character depends on the Alignments we have mentioned, and inded, this, alignment, is a central focus of the game.
The premise of the game setting is that the Pagan Order is still preeminent in the Isles but Arthur has become King of Logres and he is a Christian but rather than seeking to establish Christianity he seeks to unite the Pagans and Christians of the Isles to repel all outer threats. The new order he proposes to achieve this unification is an order based on Chivalry.
Chivalrous Christians and Chivalrous Pagans have accepted the new order and promote it by their behavior actions and goals.
Renunciate Christians reject this compromise and serve only pure spiritual Christianity.
Powerlord Pagans likewise reject the new order and seek only their own power and advancement in the tradition of the warlord or the Pagan sorceress.
Nothing in these world views dictates that those of opposing alignments are necessarily enemies or must attack or oppose each other. Players of widely divergent alignments can all quest together if desired if there is a logical common end in mind .
There is a Faith Rating, a Power Rating, and a Chivalry rating.
The first is the only concern of Renunciate Christians, while Powerlord Pagans care only about their Power Rating. Chivalrous Christians and Chivalrous Pagans are concerned with their Chivalry Rating, but Chivalrous Christians must pay some heed to their faith rating as well.
There is a detailed list of behaviors and actions possible within the game that can give bonuses or penalties to these ratings, depending on character actions. The object of the game is to have the highest rating possible in the score that matters to your characters alignment .
Magic and Miracles
Supernatural intervention can come in the form of Magic or Miracles.
Only Pagan characters can use magic.
There are five levels of magical power and a small but well rounded list of spells under each level. Using magic has a percentage chance of being successful, the lower level the spell the greater chance it will work.
However, magic also has a chance to unleash powerful negative forces in a character's life--the chance this will happen, and how serious these effects are, goes up with the level of the magic being used.
If successful, spells are instantaneous and grant such powers as invisibility, flying, immunity to certain effects, and changing one's appearance, as examples.
Since the Code of chivalry holds that such unfair advantages as magic violate its focus on manly physical prowess and courage, male Chivalrous Pagans who use magic incur penalties against their Chivalry Rating.
Miracles can only be sought by Christians.
Miracles are healing, protective, restorative and guiding in nature.
They come as a result of prayer or through encounters with very spiritual beings such as hermits, recluses, or angelic beings.
Prayers are aided by fasting and being near chapels, and the power of a miracle is more comprehensive the less selfish is its petition.
Game Mechanics
Complex as the game sounds, actual mechanics are very simple.
Here is a sample Knight:
Name: Bertilak
Alignment: Pagan Chivalrous
Kingdom (Province): Gore (Riding)
Blazon: Ver, a battle axe in bend argent (note: heraldic terms defiend in the rules and illustrated).
Born: 10/397
Leadership Bonus: 0
Weight: 204 Swordplay Roll: 11 Offensive Bonus: +3 Defensive Bonus:-2
Unseating Number (Jousting Bonus): 16 (0)
Special Ability: By the word of Queen Morgan Le fay, can become the Great Green Knight for one day per month, whereby he becomes green in color and all wounds taken are healed at the end of the day, even fatal wounds, and none cause him to cease functioning.
And a sample Lady Character:
Name: Queen Morgan Le Fay of Gore
Alignment: Pagan Powerlord
Home Castle: Maidens Castle in Gore
Blazon: per fess Or and azure, in chief a dragon rampant sable and in base a ram's face Or.
Born: 9/395
Weight: 124
Beauty Rating: 7
Family: Husband, king Uriens; Son, Uwayne le Blanchmains; Mother, Dame Igraine; Sisters, Queen Elaine and morgause;Half-brother, king arthur.
Paramour: Accolon and Hemyson.
Enemies: King Arthur
Special Ability: (+30%) Success probability on casting spells.
Special Beginning Equipment: The Drinking horn of Chastity, Morgan's Mantle.
I have picked two examples of the more colorful Characters, but most characters have no special abilities like these do. But nor do they have the enemies or weaknesses of these two! Note that Bertilak has a no Leadership Bonus. This is a weakness--some Knights have no special powers but have a better Swordplay Roll, a Leadership Bonus, Weigh more, etc.
All Women have a base Swordplay Roll of 17, but they also have an attribute that male characters do not have, a Beauty rating, which can be used to compel characters (players and non player characters) to grant requests to them or gain service!
How simple is the combat mechanic in this game?
The Sword Play Roll is a character's base chance to hit with a d20, modified by the size of the weapon they are using, larger weapons being harder to wield but doing more damage.
Weight is the equivalent of Hit Points.
Armor is handled uniquely--there is a hit location chart and if you are not wearing armor, there is an add on to your damage.
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Very Customized Game Possibilities
There are many ways Hidden Kingdom can be played.
It is designed to be played without miniatures but it can adopt miniatures as well, and there is actually potential for a strong war gaming element if one desires.
It can be run like a traditional role playing game (4th Mode) and each person can become the game guide once they design a maze, dungeon, Ruin or what have you.
The Kingdom and provincial building aspects (trade, politics, etc) can be played to a degree desired or largely ignored.
If politics becomes a focus (beyond alignment), the depth and degree of it will depend on the gaming group's grasp of such matters as little historical material is given, though a wide bibliography is recommended and can only improve play.
If one wishes, players can oppose each other and work against each other to varying degrees, not only against non-player characters
There is very ample opportunity for role playing and the social factor for the game is high.
While a group should be small until the rules are mastered, there is no reason why a very large number (10-12 players) could not be involved once there are people present who are able to help fellow players resolve their turns, such as undertake combats, while the GG is conducting the rest of the game .
House rules could be introduced, such as making Stonehenge give power to Pagan Characters the way Chapels give power to Christians.
There may also be a way to make the Alignment Ratings more relevant to actual play in the game (like increasing chances in miracles and encounters), since as is they are really just a score.
I don't want to mess with the rules for awhile though.
I intend to keep a tally of my players ratings while they play and the player with the highest score becomes Lord or Lady of the Chalice, a special drinking cup they hold while occupying the position.
L.O.t.C. will have certain very limited but significant veto and decision making powers during the game, such as what Mode to close a session out with (this can affect someone's character if they don't want a lot of time to pass I the game world before the next adventure) and other things.
Each player could also bring some small tribute (a candy bar or the like) and whoever gets L.O.t.C. gets the loot at the end. There are other things one could do to make for a unique game, such as the use of props, themed music, or watching the occasional film and feasting and making merry instead of paying the game.
Or, you could just play the game without such nonsense.
In short, if you come to the table looking specifically for what you get out of D&D or even ballpark, you will likely not find Hidden Kingdom to your taste at all as the flavor could not be more different.
But if you like Arthurian style games, and a different kind of feel and tension in the game from the unique alignment system and the ever changing 4 modes of play, you will greatly enjoy it! The artwork form the game is beautiful and interspersed with a lot of quotes from authors of Arthurian literature.
In closing, I propose that the core engine of the game could be adapted to any sort of role playing game. A Middle Earth campaign would be very interesting using these rules, although it would require a great deal of work. For now, though, I am excited about running the game as is!
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Bircham International University Graduation
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Master of Ceremony: Prof. Dr. Sir Ige Olumide
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Click here to order the hardbound 8th edition (2008) and other materials.
Meteorites are steadily falling onto Earth. This rate was probably much greater in the past, because planets have swept from the solar system much of the original meteoritic material. Therefore, experts have expressed surprise that meteorites are almost always found in young sediments, very near Earth's surface.a (Unsuccessful searches have been made for these deep—and very valuable—meteorites, including in the Grand Canyon and along conveyor belts in coal processing plants.) Even meteoritic particles in ocean sediments are concentrated in the topmost layers.b If Earth's sediments, which average about a mile in thickness on the continents, were deposited over hundreds of millions of years, as evolutionists believe, we would expect to find many deeply buried iron meteorites. Because this is not the case, the sediments were probably deposited rapidly, followed by "geologically recent" meteorite impacts. Also, because no meteorites are found directly above the basement rocks on which these sediments rest, those basement rocks were not exposed to meteoritic bombardment for any great length of time.
Similar conclusions can be made about rock slides, which are usually found at the Earth's surface.c


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Filming is over – all the scenes requiring train movement are completed and – unless there are any technical hitches, rewrites or new scenes - my involvement in Murder on the Orient Express is complete. I stood on Friday in one of the indoor sets. Ahead of me Charlie sat, bathed in bright filming lights, and beyond stood the Orient Express of the film. I stood for a long while taking it in, trying to etch it onto my memory for cameras are banned on set and no photo anyway could quite recreate the atmosphere of the scene, the crew and 60 extras going about their work. And all there will be to show for it all is a footnote on my CV. The film, I'm told, is due for release on November 22nd, and though I suspect I'll go to watch it, you can never enjoy something on screen in quite the same way once you've seen how it is all done. After Andrew and I did Scrapheap Challenge in 2004 I couldn't watch the show without a touch of cynicism. It's like a magic trick. Once the Magician reveals how it was achieved, the innocence is lost.
Anyway, back to normality.
While I was away on Monday it fell to Steph to pop in to Sheffield to collect the tilt ram cylinders from repair and view a number of auction lots so that Andrew and I could assess whether anything was worth bidding on. And on Tuesday to she returned and bid on a number of items, some more successfully than others but came back with a quantity of verniers and micrometers which will be of benefit in due course. Meanwhile I wandered down to the post office to collect a package that would have been delivered on Monday (had anyone been in) which contained the special high pressure hose and elbow for the 50ton workshop press. Later on I popped down and connected it, if only to see the ram move.
We were dismayed to hear that Heanor Haulage is closing down at the end of the month. They have featured in this blog on more than one occasion and as our nearest heavy haulier, they have given us good service at competitive rates. We have nothing against (most of) the other hauliers around, but they are farther away and the access routes for such loads into Rowsley add to the costs. It has given Andrew reason to ponder, especially as he had planned several forthcoming moves with Heanor's rigs in mind. Unless a buyer comes forward there will be an auction of the plant at the end of March and we hear that several other firms have enquired after their trailers and tractors.
Saturday saw a bumper turnout from Team Frodingham - almost double figures - and we were down early trying to keep them all in order. Captain Idiot (or rather I should perhaps say Toe-bee) was limping somewhat having, he bragged, dropped a rail-chair on his foot which you might think was living up to his name a trifle too far. While they continued on 1382, I set about fitting a new blade in the mechanical hacksaw and continuing to cut some 25mm slab into spacers for the cradle on the press. This took rather longer than we'd expected and closer investigation made Andrew question whether we had the blade in the right way round. I was certain I had put it in the same way as the previous one had been, but watching the action came to the conclusion that it had been in wrong all along – an impression reinforced when on changing it round, it proceeded to romp through the metal and just as rapidly turned the length of former eave beam we had to hand into two lengths of 850mm.
By now it was time for an early lunch and then Andrew and I left Team Frod in charge while we went up to the Whitworth Centre to attend the Peak Railway Association AGM. The meeting room was packed – perhaps in more ways than one - and once again we pointed out that the Association accounts had been presented to Companies House long before the members at the AGM, and the summary accounts, which were endorsed on the bottom 'These do not form part of the statutory accounts' (or some such) were insufficient to comply with the Companies Acts requirements for the accounts to be circulated to members. All this had been raised hotly at the previous AGM and at that point the Board had apparently agreed to take it on board but it somehow did not appear in the minutes and nothing had changed. Similarly an undertaking made by the then-Chairman to ensure the members got 3 months warning of the date of the AGM (this in response to an amendment to the Articles whereby nominations for Directors had to be in more than 3 weeks before an AGM, but only three weeks notice was necessary to call it) had not been honoured nor mentioned in the minutes, despite a request to the Company Secretary to record that bit verbatim. There was consternation when one director was re-elected despite a significant vote against in the room because sufficient proxies were in his favour. Another Director on the top table demanded a recount as she seemed reluctant (to me) to accept the democratic vote, but the result was confirmed.
After the meeting we returned to the shed and were followed by a number of PRA members whom we'd invited to have a look round. Andrew resumed setting up the cradle bits and welding them, but with a couple of inches of weld to go, the wire in the Big MIG ran out so he called it a day. Team Frod swept up and tidied and we all adjourned to the Briddon Country Pile, for the second AGM of the day, the IDRPG one. But first Andrew insisted on showing everyone the microfiche scanner and displaying a number of 'might-have-been' GAs that the Rail Traction Department of Rolls-Royce, Shrewsbury drew up and we are hopefully about to digitise. Suitably fed by Steph working valiantly in the kitchen, and me toddling over to the chippy to pad out the burgers and pizzas that she was preparing with their excellent chips, we moved on to the meeting and had a number of interesting discussions and an election. The new Committee then went outside for a committee meeting, coming back in to the warm to declare that Captain Idiot had stood down as Chairman (fatherhood or a second time being not that far away) and Plumtree had taken over.
Afterwards I was pressured into recounting some tales, and Captain Idiot, serenaded by a violin tune on Plumtree's mobile, told the tale of how a certain AFRPS member at Scunthorpe had rashly decided to drive a locomotive with no brakes out of the shed successfully, and thus emboldened, driven it back in, not taking into consideration that it was uphill going out but downhill on the return. Thus he came forcibly into contact with 03 901 – the disc parking brake proving to be very effective as whilst it did something to retard the errant intruder, it was propelled, with all 6 wheels sliding, into a tractor which was the private property of another member. I endeavoured to match his tale with a few of mine, and admitted that I had long had a dream of railway groups booking me to entertain them along the lines of 'an evening with Pete Briddon' but that I was reluctant for it to happen in case it marked an end to my career. I think I've a good few years still to go on that. For the same reason I have declined to write my memoirs, though I've had a couple of offers for it, or at the very least a 'definitive' history of Thomas Hills. Considering I have finished a novel but have yet to find anyone prepared to publish, spending many hours on writing another tome for no – or at least distant - return doesn't really appeal.
A few weeks ago I declared that the short-story I entered in the Yorkshire Wolds Railway/Fantastic Books competition had got through to the 'long list' and that was I suspected as far as it would get. Even that had earned me a prize – or perhaps a bribe to attend the presentation – to whit a free cab ride in their English Electric 'Stephenson'-class 0-4-0DH at Fimber. Now strangely enough, I don't think I have ever ridden in an EE 0-4-0DH: there weren't that many and apart from the unique chain drive one that passed through Thomas Hills while I was there and which I don't think I ever got to cab, my involvement has always been with the 0-6-0DHs. Of these I have driven 4 or 5, solved the sequence of events behind a fatality being investigated by the H&SE and remanufactured several more.
Anyway, having returned from Longcross late on Friday night after 12 hours on set I hadn't even pondered whether the story had progressed further, although the 'short list' was due to be announced that day. It fell to Andrew then on Saturday to look it up and I was wrong – it has progressed from the long list to the short list together with five other entries.
Incidentally, if you're in to creative writing or poetry, you might like to follow up a small book that my old school-friend Greg Freeman published under the title Trainspotters. Our paths in life diverted when we left primary schools for separate grammar schools, but when he contacted me about a year ago it transpired that he'd been sculling around Yorkshire for many years unaware that I was living in Sheffield. I promised I'd give his book a plug, and I do fulfill my promises eventually!
It was a late start today before we got down to the shed. As Andrew had no spare wire in stock, but a grand plan to re-arrange the Big MIG and Midi-MIGs as to what wire they carry and the gas bottles appropriate, he opted instead to finish the cradle on the midi-MIG but it clearly wants a replacement torch as the wire feed was jittery, but with so little left to do it wasn't felt to be too important. We then positioned the cradle on the press and, for something to do, pressed out the worn bushes from one of 1382's brake hangers. This only called for about 12 tons at worst on the gauge, but even this revealed an oil leak on the ram which will require a fuller investigation.
We left the press and returned to the forklift, eventually reassembling the rams and the various bits that had been taken off to release them, but the eyes on the piston rods, which we had not previously stripped, merely de-greased, had a surprise in store as it became apparent that one had a fair amount of wear. We removed them both and the other broke up in pieces. Fortunately this is a standard spherical bearing and Andrew has already ordered a couple on-line, with them, and a thorough (overdue) service the forklift will be back in action.
As the evening approached we headed over to Eckington to collect a universal column that Andrew had spotted on e-bay, dropping it off at the shed before returning to the Briddon Country Pile.
So that's about it for this week. Grandson is up again next week so Andrew will be otherwise occupied for some of the time, but I daresay there'll be something for me to write about. You'll have to come back and see.


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Still, I like to think I tweet a few worthwhile things in those sparse 15 minutes. So here is a list of some of my better tweets from the summer months of June-August:
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tweets From A Bygone Era
Still, I like to think I tweet a few worthwhile things in those sparse 15 minutes. So here is a list of some of my better tweets from the summer months of June-August:
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"Am not a pirate. Yet." Somalia's highest income is because of piracy. Sounds like you need to move.
- September 27, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- Betty Fokker said...
I think you should follow every "arrggh" with "me hearties".
- September 27, 2011 at 12:12 PM
- Stasha said...
I submitted at least 10 of my posts to some online writing analysis page in hope of getting J.Joyce and got Vanguard every time...
So will you be canning pickles? I mean to get value for your investment.
- September 27, 2011 at 1:24 PM
- jacqui said...
Wait...you're not a pirate? That's the only reason I visit here and follow you on twitter. I thought eventually you could introduce me to Captain Jack Sparrow. Dammit!
Oh well. I guess there's still the homemade jam failures and book hoarding and not knowing the names of your childhood pets. So, I'll forgive you for misleading me into believing you were a pirate.
- September 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM
- TexaGermaNadian said...
Mmmmm, homemade botox, haha. that line killed! I don't twitter. I know, I am like the only person who doesn't. But I just can't get into it. Who knows!
- September 27, 2011 at 2:16 PM
- Angela@BeggingTheAnswer said...
@Joshua - I'm investing in an eye-patch and a ship as we speak.
@Betty - that would make the most sense.
@Stasha - my first attempt at canning strawberry jam was so traumatic, I never went on to try pickles. Also, I kept thinking I'd be getting to the farmer's market to buy a boatload of those pickling cucumbers, but never made it. Maybe next summer.
@jacqui - I should really take "pirate" off my resume too.
@TexaGermaNadian - Twitter is awesome! I just found it too enticing. Everything in moderation, right?
- September 27, 2011 at 5:40 PM
- AMo said...
Oh God, Watermelon Pucker. I now have a hangover by simply reading those words. Arrgghhh.
PS I am also not a pirate.
- September 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM
- Angela@BeggingTheAnswer said...
@AMo - I'm starting to wonder if the watermelon pucker and pirate-i-ness is related....
- September 28, 2011 at 5:42 PM
- Marianna Annadanna said...
Botox! Ha! Awesome twitter list. I should do that too one day.
- September 28, 2011 at 10:02 PM
- Angela@BeggingTheAnswer said...
@Marianna - do it!!!
- September 29, 2011 at 7:41 AM


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Thirty years ago I attended my first Writer's Conference in Rochester, MN. It was a weekend mecca for birds of a feather--hopeful writers flocking together to learn from two famous Minnesota authors.
Frederick Manfred and Jon Hassler are both deceased now, but their writing was alive in 1986, and they actually read and evaluated the excerpts that were turned in. Mine was one of them. I had already won a short story contest and been published in a few magazines and anthologies, but I was a novel novice. I was also a novice coffee drinker, nervous and trembling enough to slosh over my agenda.
Tall and formidable, the 6 ft. 9 in.Manfred pulled my excerpt first and read his comments in the margin. "Condense…use simple liquid words…polysyllabics diffuse meaning." My wings were clipped. Jon Hassler's critique restored flight. The college professor/novelist announced one graphic piece reminded him of Giants in the Earth, an acclaimed novel by Minnesota's most famous Norwegian immigrant, Ole Rolvaag. "Powerful stuff," Hassler announced, "from C.J. Fosdick." When I introduced myself to him later, he confirmed his view with that golden word, "publishable."
Sadly, that first novel was rejected, however, and its thin-skinned author banished it to a garage freezer. Iced for decades! Life, meanwhile, continued with occasional freelance work sandwiched in time slots between four children and thirty animals, including 20 horses. Horse shows, training and rescuing animals filled the family agenda.
In 2012, I visited a friend in Las Vegas and attended another Writer Conference while there. WC's had drastically changed in 26 years, along with the Publishing Industry. Only 5% of published manuscripts were first novels in 1986. With the internet and eBooks, new novelists in 2012 were storming the castle gates of traditional publishing. Pitching a novel at Conferences was a new substitute for query letters that used to end up in slush piles. Like speed dating, a writer was given 5-10 minutes to convince an agent or publisher they were "traditionally publishable." (Self-publishing was still Cinderella's ugly stepsister five years ago.) Today, new self-published authors are flooding the market with a wide range of manuscripts—widely critiqued.
I had to test the climate. I joined three National Writing Groups and in the last five years, attended 10 Writer Conferences all over the U.S. and one in London. Sometimes I pitched the freezer novel with positive results, though one agent suggested it was far too long and another suggested I write a novella first, then market the freezer saga.
It was at a Kansas City Conference with Women Writing the West that I won a Laura award for a short story in 2013. The judge suggested it begged to become a novel. I didn't pitch at that WC, but managed to dine beside the publisher of an acclaimed small press "Send me the ms. once it becomes a novel," Rhonda Penders suggested. Motivated fingers flew over my laptop keyboard, and a year later my first published novel was released by The Wild Rose Press.
I'm still flying high. With an empty nest…and barn… I'm working on my third novel in the Accidental Series, with two more stories published and occasional freelance articles surfacing in our newspaper or a Woman's magazine. The freezer novel Jon Hassler deemed "publishable" is still in the hanger, but my award-winning debut novel is still flying high, the eBook on sale in August for just .99 at the buy links below


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Gorilla gorilla is the name for the Western lowland gorilla, a large, herbivorous primate found in the forests of such African countries as the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, Nigeria and Gabon.
Aloe polyphylla is the spiral aloe, one of many species of aloe. It is prized by gardeners because its fleshy leaves grow in a spiral.
Odocoileus virginianus is the white-tailed deer, which is native to North America and is found as far south as Bolivia.


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In design it's simple, an addon of a mini carousel. The switch on the bottom controls the hue of the horses that make up the lil' carousel and gives a small illusion that the carousel is spinning. The bottles on the top are light bulbs, and the switch controls them too, so they turn on and off (again just an exploitation of the hue for the illusion). The combination of the above stated give the player a fully working carousel they can have and play with in their homes.
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It is pretty easy to change the hues in this file, while the base of this addon has to be all the same hue, you can change it easily from the script, the parts are all labeled in comments.
The harder parts will be the lights, as for these three items i used a hue you could add or subtract 3 from to make it darker/lighter, if you can get the proper hue for that, it will work just fine or you can change how the lighting process works, it's in the "GoRound()" method of the script.
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NORTH ADAMS, MASS. - Beginning Thursday, April 29, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Gallery 51 presents "Imagine. Make. Create. MCLA Student Art Show" a showcase of student artworks.
The exhibit will begin with an opening reception on Thursday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. It will include a performance of original student compositions, by the "New Music Consort," music professor Christine Condaris' students.
"Although throughout the year, MCLA Gallery 51 exhibits works by artists from around the world, once a year, the College is delighted to showcase our own students," said Jonathan Secor, director of special programs at MCLA.
"This is the second year of the art major. Our numbers well exceed our second year prediction, and we are looking forward to a show that highlights not only work created as part of class assignments, but also independent exploration," said Melanie Mowinski, assistant professor of visual art.
Coordinated by MCLA faculty, staff, and students, the exhibition will feature an installation by Advanced Art Lab students, Pam Buchanan, Danielle Christensen, Joanna Gillis, Fiona Slattery, entitled "From Trash to Treasure," this installation is a memorial to artist Susan Woolf, and expands on her philosophy that everyone and everything has value, whether noticed or not.
The show will also include two large paintings by Merritt Fletcher and Signe Kutzer. After the exhibition, the paintings will be installed in their permanent location, Bowman Hall.
The show will also include numerous artworks from students across campus, as they reveal their own ways that they imagine, make and create. Their explorations include sculpture, drawing, painting, photography, collage and more.
"Imagine. Make. Create." runs through May 23. MCLA Gallery 51 is at 51 Main St. in North Adams and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 413-664-8718, or go to Gallery51 .


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|eedless to say, anything personalized is pretty cool. A great way to ease friends into dinner (especially if there are new faces at the table) are personalized collage placemats where people sit down to a good laugh. They are a fun way to express yourself and make a personalized gift for every guest at your dinner table to take with them when they leave.
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1. Take photos of the attendees, cut out their heads as close to the actual line of their face.
2. Paste them onto humorous scenes in magazine spreads where the face is the same size as the models face or slightly bigger and insert other family members so that a little scene is created inserting objects that do or don't make sense. The two page spreads are ideal for placemats
3. Laminate each 8x10 page then tape them together in the center.


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Cool Tools in the Kitchen by Kevin Kelly
For the most part, reviews fall into one of two types. There are the more objective reviews, where the reviewer attempts to cover both the advantages and disadvantages of the product. There are also advertising or enthusiast reviews, which tell you how great a product is. This site (and my board game review site) are intended to be the first type, although the reviews tend to the positive side as I usually don't bother writing reviews for things I don't like. The Cool Tools site, on the other hand, posts a review each day that's an enthusaist telling you why he loves something.
The Cool Tools book (currently available only as an ebook in epub format) is a collection of 81 reviews from the website, for the most useful things to have in your kitchen. There's a variety of items here, from single-purpose tools to top of the line knives and comprehensive cookbooks. I'm a lousy – and infrequent – cook, but I like kitchen stuff anyway, so I was interested to see what types of suggestions were on offer.
Make no mistake – this is a light read, only about 100 pages (and priced correspondingly at $5.99) that I read through in a couple of evenings. Many of the items I found interesting even if I had no intention of getting one (for example, an apron with built in oven mitts); other items made me want to head to Amazon to get one immediately. Each item has a picture, a description of why you'd want it, and details on price and availability.
Now I need to get me one of those cutting gloves…
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"A perfect article has to begin with an Oscar Wilde quotation."
The BeginningEdit
A perfect article has to begin by mentioning enough to intrigue the reader without saying too much, so it stays interesting. A good introduction uses no more than two sentences. Well, ok, let's say three sentences but this is it, unless of course the author decides to write more than one paragraph in the introduction of his article.
In that case, it's possible to use four sentences. Maybe even five but only if there is something really interesting to tell. By the way, that reminds me of a story: one day I read a perfect article in which there were six sentences in the introduction; how funny was that!
The First Chapter Edit
Even if it's not as important as the introduction, the first chapter is essential. From its title, the reader has to understand what it is going to be about. Sometimes I read so-called "perfect articles" where I found in the very first chapter some ideas that should rather be in the second or even maybe the third chapter. This is totally inconceivable when you talk about a perfect article. The idea of perfection implies that the first chapter should only include what belongs to the first chapter. No more, no less.
Nevertheless, the perfection of the first chapter is a necessary condition but it's not the only condition to get a perfect article. You can achieve perfection only if you include - beside the words - an illustration in total osmosis with the text. The positioning of the illustration is also of the utmost importance and you should consider it with great attention. How often have I seen text with a perfect balance totally tumble down due to an illustration being inserted in the wrong spot?
And I haven't even mentioned the illustration's caption yet! Don't fall in the classic trap of neglecting the caption below the illustration in the first chapter. Consider the perfect article as a jigsaw puzzle: each piece, even the smallest, has one and only one spot where it fits. The article can be called "perfect" only when all its pieces are in the right place.
A lot of people ask me: "What should be the length of the first chapter?" The answer is pretty simple. It depends on the length of the introduction. The first chapter must have exactly twice the numbers of paragraphs in the introduction. For example, if the introduction uses two paragraphs, then the first chapter has to be four paragraphs long. There is the mathematical formula used to recall this rule: $ Lfc = 2 * Lintro $
The Second Chapter Edit
The creation of the second chapter is induced by the existence of the first chapter. Some would think this part is easy but more than often, the second chapter is much more difficult to write than the first one. Sometimes, the author, with his fingers flying over his keyboard like an unstoppable falcon over the forest, has already revealed so many new concepts in the first chapter that he doesn't know what the hell he's going to talk about in that motherfucking bitch of a second chapter.
Well, these kind of excuses can't find their place in a perfect article. It is obvious: perfection cannot be achieved by everyone. Genius is a rare resource; you won't find it in the bottom of your toilet (well, I hope not). In my life I've met a lot of pretentious authors looking for perfection, who tried to disguise their lack of literary skills by filling their articles with tons of useless and sometimes totally unintelligible sentences - and sometimes directly in the second chapter!
But you can't argue with perfection. When your goal is to write a perfect article, you cannot make any compromise. Trying to be a genius and improvising is nonsensical. It's so easy to write tons of words and sentences about any subjects - like, for example, seafood. Seafood is not a topic you will find very often in a perfect article.
Is it necessary to illustrate the second chapter? It is an obligation by all means! Perfection is a synonym of harmony which is a synonym of peace which is a homophone of piss. And symmetry is one side of the harmony. So as long as you illustrate the first chapter, you must illustrate the second one. Concerning the length of the second chapter, it also has to be in phase with the length of the first one according to this formula: $ Lsc = Lfc $
The Other Specifics Edit
The perfect article cannot be made up with only one introduction and two chapters. Like a famous recipe of a notorious French chef, some other ingredients which may seem to only have a decorative purpose to the eyes of the newbie have to be incorporated to obtain a flawless result. Among these ingredients, you will find what we could call the "other specifics" concerning the main subject of the article.
Some people ask me: "Is it possible to add some footnotes in a perfect article?[1]" or "Is there a risk they may interfere with the smoothness of the article?[2]" and sometimes "What is the maximum number of footnotes tolerated?[3]" Unfortunately there are no universal answers to these questions. This matter will be addressed in the very ending of this article.
At this point, it seems to be obligatory to talk about a very important subject, digression. A player is in an offside position if he is in his opponents' half of the field and is nearer to his opponents' goal line than the ball, and fewer than two of his opponents (which might include the goalkeeper) are in front of him. A player at equal distance from the goal line as the second to last opponent is not in an offside position.
The question of the importance you should give to these other specifics (footnotes, digression, and lists of items between parentheses…) still divides the community of the perfect authors. In my humble opinion, the total length of these specifics should not exceed the length of a whole chapter. Otherwise it would leave the whole article unbalanced.
The Conclusion Edit
The concepts I explained in this article have to be learnt by heart. Each one represents a necessary condition to creating a perfect article. And please never forget the conclusion. It has to sum up the ideas that have been revealed all along the article but it still has to let the reader try to imagine what should come next. As a perfect writer, you should not act as if you always hold the Truth. Let the reader understand that you do.
It is important to remember that the conclusion will be the final piece of text for the reader's mind to integrate. It would be disastrous for a perfect article to get an unfavorable evaluation just because of a bad ending. It's generally the quality of the conclusion that makes the difference between ordinary writing and a masterpiece of perfection. As such, you must make sure to give a satisfactory ending. A perfect ending to a perfect article must end with the title in it as well as giving a satisfactorily large vocabulary, using words such as "electromagnetism."
Notes Edit
This article is based on the Désencyclopédian text Un article parfait, made freely available to French-speaking wildebeest gnus under the GFDL.


text: Home > Bookshop > Australian Subjects > Australian History > Australian History - General « Back Prime Ministers of Australia Bruce, Jill B. Our Price Retail Price AUD$14.95 Your Price AUD$5.72 Minimum Order: 1 In Stock (1) Dispatch: 1 day Prime Ministers of Australia/Bruce, Jill B./Paper/0731811968/S026-G AUD$5.72 QTY Gift Wrapping Add Gift Wrapping (click checkbox) If you would like a gift wrapping message, please add it in the Notes section on the checkout page, thank you. AUD$2.95 Publisher: Kangaroo Press ISBN-13: 9780731811960 Series: Binding: Paperback Year Published: 2002 Note: On sale - new edition now available. This book covers each of Australia's Prime Ministers from Edmund Barton, the Prime Minister at Federation in 1901, to John Howard. It gives personal and career details. There is one minister to a page with an illustration of each often showing an interesting facet of his career or something he achieved in his time as Prime Minister. The summary at the end explains in lay terms what a Prime Minister does, how parliament works in Australia and how laws are made, plus interesting facts about Parliament House, Canberra. ID: 23503 Code: CB000354


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Yanagawa and Dazaifu Tenmangu with lunch
Visita panorámica, Cultural, Meal included
We will go to Yanagawa whici is a nostalgic town with the vestiges of its days as a castle town. Yanagawa Castle was built around 1588, and called the "Water Castle" at that time. The reason for this was the water-filled moats crisscrossing the town. A moat is a channel built around a castle to keep out enemies and animals, and often filled with water. Yanagawa river cruising takes place in these moats in small boats. In spring the cherry blossoms are beautiful, and in summer the irises bloom, for a thoroughly charming river cruise that is like a Japanese version of Venice.
After river cruise, we will visit the Kitahara Hakushuke and Hakushu memorial hall . Hakushu Kitahara who was a famous poets in Japan. He was born in 1885 in Yanagawa. We will visit the Hakushu's birth place which built in Meiji era.
Next stop will be, Dazaifu Tenman-gu. The shrine is housed in extensive grounds covering an area of 3,000 acres. The tranquil garden is planted with 6,000 plum trees and the shrine itself is built on the grave of Sugawara no Michizane, venerated throughout Japan as Tenjin, the Shinto kami of scholarship. Michizane is celebrated as a man pure in heart and deed, and after his death he was deified and worshipped as a god. After the Shrine will stop at local souvenir shop and go back to the port.
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I procrastinated posting this entry because this museum in Tokyo is so amazing that I took literally hundreds of photos and it was too daunting to go through them all. BUT! I am finally posting some of them. It's not even close to all the photos I took, but it's better this way anyway — you need to go to the museum and discover it for yourself.
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (江戸東京たてもの園) is basically an outdoor museum consisting of historical buildings (mostly Showa-era) in which you can actually go inside and poke around. Many of them are real buildings that have been carefully moved to the museum grounds. I never see it recommended as a priority when visiting Tokyo, but I don't know why because it's great and uniquely Japanese. Even if you don't think you're interested in history, being able to walk through all the buildings is way more enjoyable than a regular museum.
The nearest station is Musashi-Koganei on the JR Chuo line, which makes it super convenient to visit if you're going to the Ghibli Museum. (The Ghibli Museum is at Mitaka Station, which is only a couple stops away on the Chuo line.) It would be an excellent complement to the Ghibli Museum, since Hayao Miyazaki visited the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum a lot when he was working on Spirited Away and was inspired by some of the buildings. (You'll notice the similarities!)
I found it very interesting to wander through all the houses and buildings — the museum includes houses belonging to a variety of people, a shopping street full of stores, a photo studio, a police box, and a sento (public bath). The cool thing is that with all the details, you really get a sense of how people lived at the time.
As an extra bonus, this museum is surprisingly inexpensive for how awesome it is — the admission is only ¥400 ($4 CAD) for adults!
I have a sort of weird fascination/obsession with old Japanese advertising.
This house is part of a photo studio from 1937, Tokiwadai Photo Studio.
The upstairs is the studio.
From the the 1952 residence of Hachirouemon Mitsui.
In one of the farmhouse residences.
Me inside the Koide family house from 1925, designed by architect Sutemi Horiguchi.
A refined squat toilet.
This house was my favourite. I wish I could live here! It's the house of famous Japanese architect Kunio Maekawa. It was built in 1942 but could easily be on the pages of a design magazine today.
I love the details.
Mike also wonders why we can't live here.
A watch tower that was part of the Ueno fire department.
A koban (police box) from 1911.
Mike acts out his JR fantasies on this streetcar from 1962. (Here's a photo of Hayao Miyazaki in front of it.)
Watch out for those killer bees. (No seriously, watch out for them.)
Part of the museum includes a very realistic old timey shopping street. You can wander freely into all the shops and buildings. These are bento boxes from the kitchenware store.
More kitchen stuff.
The sign says "Yamatoya Honten" and it's a grocery store.
All your grocery needs.
Doesn't this look like something out of a Miyazaki movie?
More old signs.
A flower shop.
The flower shop from the inside.
Heading inside the stationery store.
This stuff fascinates me.
Inside the soy sauce shop.
Have I mentioned that I love old Japanese packaging?
Is there a museum of Showa-era advertising? If not, someone should open one.
So awesome.
The Kikkoman logo hasn't really changed.
You'll fit right in with the surroundings if you wear your kimono.
Kodakara-yu, the sento that inspired the bath house in Spirited Away. It was built in 1929.
Bath time!
It's a pretty classic example of a Japanese bath house.
Japanese bath houses always have fancy murals on the walls. (They usually include Mt. Fuji.)
Oh, just chilling in the bath.
A bar/izakaya called Kagiya.
The only thing missing is an ojisan bartender. And seriously, where can I buy one those Kikkoman signs?
The house of former Japanese prime minster, Takahashi Korekiyo was definitely inspiration for Spirited Away!
I am standing where Hayao Miyazaki once stood.
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is probably one of my favourite "touristy" things I've ever done in Tokyo. It's just really cool. For more info on visiting, check out their English website.
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Monday, March 14, 2016
Catholic school apologises for basketball game chants of 'You killed Jesus' at Jewish opponents
Dozens of Catholic Memorial students, which is an is an all-boys college preparatory school, attending Friday's game against Newton North High School were overheard yelling, "You killed Jesus" to Newton North fans. Catholic Memorial President Peter Folan said in a statement that the school will work diligently to end what he called "abhorrent behaviour."
Folan said the Catholic Memorial students were reprimanded and had to apologise to the Newton North principal after the game. Newton Public Schools Superintendent David Fleishman said he contacted the Anti-Defamation League, adding that Newton students would discuss the incident on Monday. Fleishman also said that administrators would also address chants of "sausage fest" that came from the Newton North cheering section.
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The Archdiocese released a statement on Saturday afternoon and called the behaviour unacceptable. "We are pleased that the administration of Catholic Memorial took corrective action immediately during and after the basketball game," the Archdiocese said. "This incident, while not representative of the school community, presents an opportunity to promote an important learning experience for the students." The Archdiocese said it will assist Catholic Memorial in providing students with awareness education to ensure this type of behaviour doesn't happen again.
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I weep for the complete idiocy of some of the fellow Americans. An immigration officer told me that I might consider becoming a British citizen if Trump becomes president. This was unprompted by me. Trump is the Jerry Springer of the political world.
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- WilliamRocket said...
I am not one to believe such books as the bible or Harry Potter, but I do think that in the bible it was the Romans that nailed that Jesus (son of god !!! go you with your interspecies mating) to the cross.
I read a book years ago that had the Jews financing the Roman armament department, but, as I sort of implied before, I think past the first stupid thing I hear, and realise some people's interpretation of what actually happened and what really happened are as far apart as my brother and I.
He is in the Isle of Man, I am in the isles of New Zealand (which is not Dutch, by the way).
- 7:38 pm
- Barbwire said...
My first thought was that these kids have been twisted by watching Trump on TV.
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It was the Romans, WilliamRocket. Typical, Catholic school doesn't know squat about the bible.
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What will be the One-to-One computer I will be receiving?
Each student included in the One-to-One deployment will receive a Hewlett Packard HP 360 or Dell Latitude 3189 Multi-functional Laptop Computer. The HP 360 and Dell Latitude are traditional computers with a touch screen that can also function as a tablet.
Specifically, where and when will high school and middle students get their computers?
Returning high school students will keep the computers they have been issued over the summer. Middle school students, incoming freshmen, and new high school students will receive their computers at their school during the school day. Keith Lutz Horizon , Millard North, Millard South, and Millard West students received their computers on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Andersen, Beadle, and Central students will receive their computers on Wednesday, August 15, 208. North Middle, Russell ,and Kiewit students received their computers on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
Why didn't I get a computer on computer deployment day?
Students who did not complete the MPS Computer Loan Agreement and MPS Cooperative Loss forms as part of the online registration process prior to the day of deployment will not receive a computer.
If I did not get a computer on the deployment day, what do I need to do to get my computer?
A student who did not get a computer on the day of deployment should visit their school's Tech Support Center. The building tech will assist the student with completing the steps needed to get their computer.
Will I receive a new computer each year?
No. When students enter high school their freshmen year, they will receive a computer that they will keep through their senior year. Students entering the sixth grade will receive a computer that they will keep through their eighth grade year.
Will I need to turn in my computer during the summer?
No, students who will be returning in the fall will keep their computers during the summer. Please click here for details on technical support and care of your computer during the summer.
Who can use my laptop?
Each computer is labeled and configured for an individual student and only that person can login into that computer. Do not let friends or siblings borrow the computer.
May I personalize my computer?
With the exception of non-permanent static stickers only, students are not to personalize or embellish the computers with normal stickers, covers, cases, writing, or other identifying features. The District does label the computer with the student's name when deployed. Students may personalize the computer bag, but in a non-permanent manner (i.e. luggage tag, stickers, etc.).
Why is it important to keep my login credentials/password a secret?
Students should never share their login credentials/passwords. Login credentials can be used to access more than just the computer (Email, Infinite Campus, etc.), sharing login credentials opens students up to privacy issues.
What do I do if I suspect my login credentials or password changed or if they are no longer secret?
Please submit a Helpdesk ticket to request a password change. Include information about why the password change is needed.
Will I have a place to leave my computer at school overnight, over the weekend, or during breaks?
No, students need to take these devices home. Students are expected to bring a fully charged computer back to school each day.
Will I need my computer everyday? If yes, what if I forget to bring it?
Yes, students are expected to have their computers with them everyday and fully charged. If students forget to charge or bring their computers, temporary computers or power adapters will not be provided. There will be limited options for charging and accessing temporary computers while at school.
How often should I restart my computer? It is always best to "Shut down" a computer on a daily basis. Best practice is to "Shut down" the computer before leaving school each day. Shutting down and restarting a computer daily helps ensure the computer functions properly and receives the necessary updates. Failure to routinely shut down and restart a computer when convenient to the user will eventually result in a forced restart at an inconvenient time. Students will receive the following message on the computer when the computer has not been shut down and powered back on after 5 consecutive days: "You are receiving this message because this machine has not been restarted (shutdown and powered on) for more than 5 days. Please reboot at your earliest convenience or contact your building's Technology Support Center if you have questions. Thank you. MPS Technology Division." If a student fails to restart the computer after 15 consecutive days, the following message will be displayed at the computer will automatically restart at what could be an inconvenient time: "This machine has not been restarted (shutdown and powered on) for a time exceeding the maximum advised for dependable operation. Please save all work now as the machine will be restarted in 120 seconds. MPS Technology Division"
How do I secure my computer during while at school (i.e. lunch, gym, etc)?
Students should treat computers like any other valuables they bring to school. Please keep the computer in your possession when possible and do not leave unattended. If you are in a class that leaves for lunch or another activity, check with the teacher to make sure the classroom will be secure. When available, secure the computer in a locker. Never share your locker combinations with friends.
What is the Helpdesk?
The Helpdesk is a online system in Millard that allows students to submit requests for work on their computers, install software onto their one-to-one computers, and access Knowledge Base articles. Instructions for accessing the using the student Helpdesk documentation can be found on the One-to-One site or by clicking here.
What happens if my laptop is lost or stolen?
Immediately contact a building administrator and submit a Helpdesk ticket at https://helpdesk.mpsomaha.org. A copy of the police report will be requested, you may be able to ask your school resource officer (SRO) for assistance. The building technology team will provide guidance if needed. A computer replacement may be provided and a fee incurred.
What happens if I lose my bag or power adapter?
Submit a Helpdesk ticket at https://helpdesk.mpsomaha.org to request a replacement. A replacement fee will be incurred.
What do I do if my computer is not working properly?
When in doubt reboot the computer. Many computer issues can be resolved by simply restarting the computer. A restart can often resolve issues more quickly than submitting a Helpdesk ticket or visiting the building Tech Support Center.
Students have several options when they need help with their computer or requires service. They can submit Helpdesk tickets or visit the Tech Support Center located at their school.
What are the hours of the high school Tech Support Centers?
Face-to-face support is available from 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the middle schools and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the high schools when school is in session.
Where are the school Tech Support Centers located?
Horizon High Tech Support Center - Main Office
North High Tech Support Center - Back of Media Center
South High Tech Support Center - Front of Media Center
West High Tech Support Center - Across from Attendance Office
Andersen Middle Tech Support Center - Room 117
Beadle Middle Tech Support Center - Room C140 (Behind Media Center Circulation Desk)
Russell Middle Tech Support Center - Room C118 (Inside Media Center)
If my computer needs to be repaired, how long could I be without my computer?
The expected turnaround time for computer repair is two business days. If a repair will take longer than two business days, a loaner computer will be provided until the repair is complete. For specific drop off and return times click here.
What are the potential repair or replacement fees associated with the computer?
To see a list of charges that may be incurred when laptop damage has occurred see the One to One Computer Repair Costs document.
Will cooperative loss cover the expenses for the repair when gross negligence is involved?
No, if a laptop damaged due to gross negligence the expenses for repair will be charged at full value.
How do I get technical support when school is not in session (e.g. evenings, weekends, and breaks)?
Students can get technical assistance by visiting the One-to-One website or the student Helpdesk portal. Helpdesk tickets may be submitted at any time. MPS Technology does not support user's home networks or peripherals.
How do I physically care and clean my computer?
Any time the computer is moved from one location to another, the computer should be closed and placed in the school provided computer bag. Computers should not be stored in tablet mode, where the screen/glass is exposed. Do not leave you computer visible in your car and avoid exposing the computer to extreme hot and cold temperatures. For instructions on how to clean the computer you may visit
What is my H:/ Drive and how do I access it?
Every student in Millard is assigned space on a local server to store and retrieve files. Space is limited and the H:/Drive is only accessible while at school.
What is Google Drive?
Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service created by Google. Google It encompasses Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, an office suite that permits collaborative editing of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, forms, and more.
When should I use Google Drive?
The District recommends students use Google Drive whenever possible to store files. This allows for unlimited storage that can be accessed anytime an Internet connection is available. Another benefit of using Google Drive is that you can login and access these stored files from a home computer or personal device if necessary.
What if I have to access my Google Drive and I do not have an Internet connection?
By planning ahead, you can download files to your computer to work on when no Internet connection is available. When an Internet connection is available simply upload your updated files to your Google Drive. Some Google Suite applications also allow for offline mode and will synchronize documents when you have an available connection to the Internet. For more information on accessing Google files (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawing) offline - click here. For information on how to access non-Google files offline - click here.
Can I use a thumb or flash drive with my student computer?
Yes, students can connect and use flash drives and other external devices with the computer. Some external drives and devices may require reformatting before using.
How do I connect to wifi?
Student computers are already configured to connect to wifi while at school. Generic instructions on how to connect your computer to a non-school wifi network by clicking the link below: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3520-wireless-network-connect-windows-10-a.html
What can I do if my computer isn't connecting to wifi?
First trying restarting the computer and verifying the computer is not in airplane mode. Wifi may be disabled when the battery is depleted so make sure you do not have a low battery or plug in your computer.
Check the date and time on your computer. Allowing the battery to lose life and extended periods of inactivity can cause the date and time to become incorrect. An incorrect date and time may prevent the computer from connecting to wifi. For steps on correcting the date and time and connecting to wifi click here.
If you are at school and having connectivity issues, stop by your school's Tech Support Center for assistance. MPS does not troubleshoot or support non-district wifi networks.
Desktop alerts are appearing on my computer, what do I do with these?
The Helpdesk automatically sends out updates or patches to the computer in order to keep the computer operating system and applications up to date. For more information on how updating or patching works, please see the Student Computer Updating or Patching document.
When should I cancel updates or postpone a desktop alert/message?
There will be times when updating is not convenient such as in a testing environment or if you are preparing to shutdown or suspend your computer (closing the lid). For more information on canceling or posting updates please see the Student Computer Updating or Patching document.
What if I need to install software on my student computer?
District approved software is the ONLY software that students are able to install on their computer. These software titles are available for download/installation through the Student Helpdesk Portal. Some district software will be automatically installed by the technology department. Instructions for downloading/installing district software through the Student Helpdesk Portal can be found on the One-to-One site or by clicking here.
What if a district approved software I need is not in the Student Helpdesk Portal?
If there is a piece of software or application that is needed and cannot be found in the Helpdesk Portal, the student should talk to their teacher. The teacher can submit a Helpdesk Ticket to the technology division for software/application review and approval. The teacher may submit the software/application to the technology division for review and approval.
Will I be able to download Google applications and extensions on my student computer?
Yes, there will be a Millard Public Schools Google Chrome Store that will contain approved Google applications and extensions that students will be able to download through the Chrome browser. For instructions please refer to the Helpdesk Knowledge Base articles on Signing into Chrome Browser and Installing Google Extensions.
What if there is a Google application or extension that I would like to download and it is not available in the Millard Public Schools Google Chrome Store?If there is a Google application or extension that is needed and cannot be found in the Millard Public Schools Google Chrome Store, the student should talk to their teacher. The teacher may submit the application/extension to the technology division for review and approval.
How do I add a school printer on my computer?
Instructions on adding a printer to a computer using "Add a Printer Wizard" can be found by logging into into the student Helpdesk Portal using the following link.
Will I be able to add a personal printer and print away from school?
MPS Technology will ensure that students will be able to print within Millard Public Schools. Students can print when at the school by using the building Kiosk printers.
Depending on the make and model of the personal printer, a student may or may not be able to use their printer with the student computer.
Is content filtered on the One-to-One computers when they are connected to the Internet?
Yes, each computer is filtered for inappropriate content and always passes through the District's filtering appliance when connected to the Internet no matter the location (e.g., school, home, public wifi). When students access the Internet at home, they will be prompted to login periodically to the "ContentKeeper" filter before proceeding onto the Internet.
What if I need to access a website or content that is being filtered?
If a student feels a website should be opened up to allow access, they should talk to a teacher. The teacher can submit a Helpdesk Ticket to the technology division for access review and approval.
Are the computers protected from viruses?
Yes, the student computers are protected by AntiVirus both at school and at home.
How do I learn more about staying safe online?
To learn more about Internet safety, students and parents may visit the following website: http://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/resources/stc-tips-and-advice
What happens if I decide to transfer schools within Millard Public Schools?
If a student decides to transfer to another school in Millard, they need to take their computer with them and visit the new school's Tech Support Center in order for the computer to be properly configured.
What happens if I decide to leave the Millard Public Schools district?
If a student decides to leave the Millard Public Schools district, the computer, bag, and power adapter will be collected as part of the school's formal checkout/withdrawal process.


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I will start with pics! I haven't shared anything in a LONG time, so here it goes! Be prepared!
Belly pic- Ruthie couldn't help but get in the pic!
Ruthie riding the horse at Thanksgiving-
On to updates!
Things are going really good here. Randall is working hard. His plant has left off quite a few people, mostly temporary employees, and thankfully he is full-time. His department can't let anyone off b/c it's only a one man job per shift, so there is nothing they can do. Even though they cut out all the overtime, he still gets it. He's such a wonderful husband & father to work as hard as he does. He amazes me at how sweet and kind he is.
Ruthie is learning so much. She loves to play her little computer and she is doing so well with her numbers and letters. I haven't worked with her on her letters much, but she knows the letters that are in her name. She only goes to daycare 1/2 time, so I am very happy to hear she is learning a lot even though she's hardly there. She's really excited about this baby still. She's been super cuddly lately, and I have heard she may do this. I am enjoying every moment of it! She still hasn't made up her mind if it's a boy or girl yet. It changes by the hour. Today it's a baby sister though. She's excited about Christmas too. I think this year will be so much fun b/c she's learning about Santa. She tells me she's going to sit on his lap, but I doubt it.
The baby and I are doing great. My job is still going good. I am bored a lot, but it's easy and fun, so that's worth it for me. We are finding out the gender on Tuesday! We are so excited and ready. I still think it's a girl, but I would say 90% of people think it's a boy. Guess we will find out Tuesday....if he/she cooperates.
Thanksgiving was nice, but it was really hard. We were missing 4 people, 3 who we lost this year. We did have 2 extra people that we haven't had in a long time, so I tried really hard to look at the positive side. It was rough, but we made it through. We all enjoyed ourselves. At Randall's Thanksgiving, we laughed a lot. Skeeter (my BIL) always puts a smile on my face. As for my SIL, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She is having a really hard time carrying babies. They think she lost another. This is about her 4th or 5th miscarriage in about 2 years. It's heartbreaking. I don't know how much more she can handle.
Well, that's about it for now. I will do my best to update the gender, but I can't make any promises. I have a lot on my plate right now. I make a yearly scrapbook that I give to Randall on New Year's Eve. Last year, I had about 60+ pages. This year, I am slacking big time. I think I have completed 15 or so. I need to get on the ball, and that's where a lot of my time will be spent!
Hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
4 comments:
- Kristin said...
I am so glad you posted and update. Rutie is a doll. Can't wait to find out the gender!
- November 30, 2008 at 12:04 PM
- Cheri said...
It's so good to hear from you and I'm so glad you posted a belly picture!
Glad everything is going well- we are so blessed!
Take Care!
- November 30, 2008 at 12:50 PM
You look so cute! I love the baby belly! And that family photo is great.
- November 30, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Great photos! Ruthie is so adorable. Love the family photo, too! I can't wait to hear what you're having!
- December 1, 2008 at 6:17 PM
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We laid some foundations during the first Front Runners Forum in 2011. We strive to remain a front runner and to support our customers to be front Runners through our innovative workshops. For this, we collaborated with our distributor Sri Amman enterprises, USSEC India and Sai Smaran Foods Ltd. for our 4th BIOMIN Front Runners Forum held in Ooty, India, on 29-30 November this year.
The 4th BIOMIN Front Runners Forum focused on different species and different markets in South India. Customers were also invited to actively participate and provide feedback in the development of this concept.
Speaker highlights
On 29 November in the evening, Mr. Edward Manchester, Regional Director & Global Head of Aqua Business, welcomed the customers and introduced the speaker, followed by an entertainment program. On the next day, the technical seminar started proper with opening remarks by Mr. Manchester. He highlighted the reduction of antibiotic usage in developed and developing countries, and touched on this year's theme: "Stay ahead by preparing for the future".
"Protein for all – An initiative to overcome protein deficiency in the country" was the presentation title of Dr. Pawan Kumar and Dr. Yadhu Nandhan from USSEC India. They presented on protein deficiency, benefits of protein consumption, soya production trend and discussed solutions the protein issues on hand.
At her session on "The unique facilities of extraction," Ms. Maduri Goyenka, Sai Smaran Foods Ltd., provided an overview of her company and explained their unique facilities that help maintain the quality of their soya products.
Next was Professor Keith Manchester, Paleopathology, University of Bradford, UK, who presented "Planning for the future by looking at the past". He shared his views and experiences of how we learned from historical diseases to invent antibiotics in the past. The big challenge now is the measures we should we take to cure diseases without depending on antibiotics.
Ms. Eileen Han, Product Manager, BIOMIN, presented "BIOMIN solution in antibiotic free production – a Korean experience". She provided an overview of solutions for antibiotic free production and gave real-life, practical examples from the South Korean experience.
Mr. Srinivas Rao, CEO of The Indian Manufacturing Academy, conducted an interactive session on "Leadership in Crisis Situation". It was a thought-provoking session with a fun element to it. He explained the case study of a packed food company and how they rebounded after a crisis period. He also shared a useful checklist of leadership qualities during crisis situation.
Positive feedback
A large number of delegates from the poultry industry, including 95 customers from Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka gathered in Ooty for the two-day event. Customers appreciated the mountainous landscape in Ooty, and actively participated in the Front Runners Forum.
"I have attended all the Front Runners Forum organized by BIOMIN, and I appreciate the concept and found the presentation materials to be of practical use," said Mr. Ramasamy of Sentil Hatcheries, Tamilnadu. "This is a very useful program and I personally feel it is in need now," added Mr. Pramod of Farm India Chicken, Kerala. "This is the first time I attended this forum, and now I feel I have been missing out. I am going back with good take home messages gained from the forum," said Mr. Vincent of Anupama feeds, Karnataka.
Mr. Sekar, CEO, Sri Amman Enterprises and Dr. Sujit Kulkarni, Managing Director, BIOMIN India gave their vote of thanks. Customers were also invited to put their autographs on the BIOMIN Front Runners Forum backdrop to commemorate their participation.


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With my long winter holiday coming to an end , my lil' one back to school , design & staging projects underway ... things are getting back to a regular routine. I am happy and I am inspired to work on my Home Office Space. It's where I spend most part of my day { apart from the kitchen of-course }. And so, I want it to reflect my personality & style ... I want to make it fun and practical with a feminine touch !
First off , you do need to have the basics : A desk , a comfy chair , a few storage options and enough natural light. With those things already covered , here's my checklist of easy updates & additions that I plan to make at my work desk ...
- Inspiration Board { with motivational quotes, pictures of things & people I love etc }
- Vibrant Artwork { something with glitter }
- A stylish Desk Lamp
- Bright colored Tray { my fav' organization tool }
- Fun Desk Accents { something with color and pattern }
What I like : Eclectic Styling + Use of Colors
What I like : Stylish Desk Accents + Wall Art
What I like : The large tray to corral all the tools of the trade
What I like : Styling with a subdued Feminine Touch
What I like : Fun Desk Accents
Now that I know what I want , my next step is to do some product research and make my final shopping list. { Stay tuned for Part 2 where I will share my picks . }
A lil' note : Doesn't matter if you have a small desk space in your kitchen or an entire room for your office space , remember that It's all about what inspires you , what you like and it's all in the details !
For more inspiration and ideas for home office styling , check out my pinterest board : Room Ideas : Home Office . What are your must-haves at your desk ? Share with us. Until then ...
Happy Styling !
images via : Pinterest


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Leading Member of Drug and Weapons Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 20 Year Prison Term
Defendant With Cartel Ties Sought To Smuggle Guns Into Mexico
One of the leaders of a Mexican cartel connected to a drug and gun trafficking ring was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 20 years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. VICTOR BERRELLEZA-VERDUZCO, 24, of Everett, Washington, pleaded guilty in April 2013 to Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances; Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering; Conspiracy to Interfere with Commerce by Robbery; and Conspiracy to Possess Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime. BERRELLEZA-VERDUZCO and his brother Cristian were the leaders of a large Mexico based drug and gun trafficking ring with ties to the violent Beltran-Leyva drug cartel. At sentencing U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik said BERRELLEZA-VERDUZCO participated in "dangerous and serious crimes."
"This case shows how much our community is impacted by the crime and violence spread by international drug cartels," said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. "I congratulate the dedicated agents and officers who not only intercepted the weapons destined for the cartel leaders, but also moved in to stop drug related violence being planned in our region."
According to records filed in the case, VICTOR BERRELLEZA-VERDUZCO was involved in both the smuggling of meth and heroin from Mexico into the United States and in efforts to smuggle guns back to Mexico. In one phone call, monitored by law enforcement, VICTOR BERRELLEZA-VERDUZCO discusses obtaining a rifle with a grenade launcher, similar to the weapon in the movie "Scarface." VICTOR BERRELLEZA-VERDUZCO was involved not only in gun and drug trafficking, but in efforts to use violence to collect drug debts or rip off rival drug trafficking organizations. Timely intervention by law enforcement stopped one home invasion robbery.
"This sentencing illustrates that violent drug smugglers will ultimately pay a high price for their crimes," said Brad Bench, Special Agent in Charge of ICE HSI in Seattle. "These illegal drugs destroy lives and ruin our communities at home, and illegal weapons smuggled to Mexico add to the cartels' reign of violence. This defendant seriously compromised the public's safety and well-being in both countries. By sharing information and resources, HSI and its law enforcement partners have sent a strong message that this type of activity will not be tolerated."
VICTOR BERRELLEZA-VERDUZCO was arrested at a Utah stash house in April 2012 with more than a kilo of heroin.
In asking for a long prison sentence prosecutors wrote to the court that VICTOR BERRELLEZA-VERDUZCO "was a leading member of a violent drug and weapons trafficking conspiracy, with direct ties to a violent Mexican cartel… during the wire, Defendant's father was intercepted discussing having just met the leader of the cartel, and Defendant's brother Cristian was intercepted speaking with another very-highly placed cartel figure…. Victor and his family sent large amounts of cash back to cartel figures in Mexico, and at least attempted to move military-style firearms back to those same figures. Threats of violence were a frequent feature of this organization's activities."
This was an Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation, providing supplemental federal funding to the federal and state agencies involved. The case was investigated by the ICE's Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Lake Stevens Police Department, the Snohomish Police Department, Washington State Patrol, the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force and the Seattle Police Department.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Vince Lombardi.


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An Advanced Course in Lying
I was at a theme park the other day, and I decided to test some interaction theories I have. I was riding a small ferris wheel and while it was unloading, I was bored. The thing can only unload a few cars at a time, and the rest of the riders spend quite a long time waiting. My two year old son sat next to me, also bored, so I reached out to a strut next to the ride bucket and pushed, causing us to swing. It wasn't too long before the ride attendant noticed the motion and shouted out.
Hey, why are you swinging? By which she meant that I was not allowed to swing my bucket.
I said, Hey, I really don't know. You know I think the people in the bucket above me did something to set me swinging. By which I meant that there was nothing she could do about it. There was nothing the people in the next bucket could do that would remotely affect my ride, much less start me swinging. Nothing. The idea had no credibility at all. The attendant knew it. I knew it. The people in the bucket above me knew it.
But I said it implacably, unhesitatingly. It was impossible to contradict me. As difficult as it is for most people to lie, it is even more difficult to challenge a lie put forward confidently, no matter how obvious the lie is. Often an obvious lie is more powerful than the truth, because the truth is reasonable. Truth can be challenged, where lies must simply be endured.