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As I said in a recent Murmur from the Megaverse, excitement and activity continue to run high at Palladium Books.
We've been shipping out piles of Christmas Surprise Packages, Wayne and I attended the Alliance Trade Show (Sunday and Monday), I've been orchestrating and troubleshooting several Palladium projects, trying to write, trying to draw, juggling bills, and assigning art and working with a number of new and long-time freelancers. Exciting, but . . . whew.
The Rifter® #56 has shipped. It arrived two days early, so we shipped books to subscribers Wednesday and to distributors and contributors today (Thursday). It's another great issue and I highly recommend it. The Rifter® is always an excellent resource for new and alternative ideas for gaming and adventures. This issue is especially rich in both.
UPDATE: Christmas Surprise Packages. The first 80-100 Christmas Surprise Packages have shipped this week. The vast majority were shipped Media Mail (as per customer request) so it can take anywhere from 3-14 days for delivery (longer during the holidays). I always try to make the first 50 or so jam-packed with goodies, so I hope you guys and gals are happy with what you receive. We'll be shipping out X-Mas Surprise Packages every day or two from now till December 23, so keep those orders coming. I don't know how anybody can pass up $80-$90 worth of books and cool stuff for $38 plus shipping and handling. It's a great way to get Christmas gifts for your gaming buddies, fill in holes in your collection, get back issues of The Rifter®, and try new game settings. Ask for autographs and we'll sign every book in your Surprise Package.
UPDATE: Palladium Open House, May 4-6, 2012. Every week we see people ordering tickets and reserving hotel rooms. See the revised description of the event toward the end of this Weekly Update. Join the fun. Folks are starting to ask about V.I.P. Thursday – more tickets to this catered event will be made available in February. We'll keep you posted.
UPDATE: Rifts® Lemuria nears completion. Work on this has been slow this week, as the Alliance Trade show, X-Mas Surprise Packages and other things have demanded my attention. Otherwise, I think this book is going to be an excellent new addition to the Rifts® Megaverse® and I will dive back into it Friday.
UPDATE: Robotech® New Generation™ Sourcebook is pretty much done. I need to submit the last of the artwork and get final approval and changes from Harmony Gold. As soon as we get those two things, we lay the book out and send it to the printer.
UPDATE: Robotech® Genesis Pits™ Sourcebook. No word on its progress, but I know writer Irvin Jackson has been working away.
UPDATE: Dead Reign® Sourcebook 3: Endless Dead™. Mike Mumah is whipping up something special for the Endless Dead™ zombie sourcebook. It's . . . well, you'll just have to wait and see for yourself. I can say he had me running around taking a bunch of photos so he could finish it. You'll love it. I know I do. Thanks for brightening my week, Mike. Meanwhile, Matthew Clements is done with his contribution to the book and cannot wait to finish the book up and get it in your hands. Probably a November release.
UPDATE: Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook. As I stated last week, when I'm done with Rifts® Lemuria, I plan on completing this book, then it is on to Dead Reign™ Sourcebook Three, followed by Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames™. I wish I could magically work on them all at once.
UPDATE: Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames™. I need to assign art out for this bad boy too. Shooting for a December release.
UPDATE: Back in print – soon. There are several books that need to be reprinted, but these are coming soon.
UPDATE: T-Shirts back in print. We plan to bring the following T-Shirts back in print over the next 2-3 weeks:
That last item is an often requested shirt we did years ago. The Coalition Christmas T-shirt has not been available in a decade. Gamers have been asking for it forever, but the T-shirt shop that originally did it went out of business. The artist, Scott Johnson, sold the original art years ago, and the photostat we had of it disappeared. We thought the artwork was lost forever. In a stroke of luck, I recently found a high quality photostat of it while searching the Palladium archives for something else entirely. As soon as I get samples of the shirt, we'll place an order for it. We expect it to be available in sizes Small to 6XL in about 2 weeks. Cat. No. 2553.
Property of the Coalition™ T-Shirt will also be back in print in time for Christmas. Printed black on grey in sizes Small to 6XL. Cat. No. 2528. Don't forget there is also a fabulous Property of the Coalition States™ coffee mug; white image on black cup. Perfect for that hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter's night, or soda when you game. Looks very official. Everyone at Palladium has one. Holds 15.5 ounces. Mircrowave safe. Cat. No. 2543. Other coffee mugs include Rifts®, Dead Reign™ and Gamer mugs. See the Palladium Books online store for complete details.
UPDATE: Game Master Support Kits have not been forgotten. Wayne is working on them in his spare time, adding character sheets and stats for Non-Player Characters to Carl Gleba's original material. This should give Game Masters a nice, beefy resource to draw upon to run games on the fly and help in running demos, games and campaigns. The Game Master Support Kits will be made available for free to Megaversal Ambassadors and sold on DriveThruRPG.com for a small fee. We'll let you know when these items are available.
UPDATE: DriveThruRPG.com. We'll be posting G.M. Support Kits as well as sneak previews for Rifts® Lemuria, Vampires Sourcebook, and Endless Dead™ on DriveThruRPG.com as soon as we can.
Don't forget, DriveThruRPG offers more than 90 out of print titles (and a few that are not) as PDF downloads. It is a good resource for getting The Rifter® #1-48 and to fill in your RPG library with first edition copies of Rifts®, Palladium Fantasy®, Heroes Unlimited™, and other game lines, as well as books such as Nightbane® Book Four: Shadows of Light™ and both versions of the The Mechanoids® RPG (1985) and The Collected Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy (1981-1983).
The Alliance Trade show. The event hosts something like 150 retailers and gives us a chance to meet, talk, make recommendations and give away copies of The Rifter® and flyers for coming releases. I was delighted to see so many retailers eager for all the new releases Palladium has in the pipeline. They are excited about everything from Robotech® to Dead Reign™. And like you they want more! We also got positive feedback from the Alliance staff and enjoyed talking to retailers and exchanging ideas. Our appreciation to everyone who stopped at the Palladium booth.
Steve Jackson of Steve Jackson Games made a point of swinging by to say hello and chat for a while. Wayne took the opportunity to snap a picture of the two of us in the same space time continuum and promptly posted it on the Palladium Facebook page. In some circles, there has been a fun, long-standing rumor that Steve Jackson and I are the same person. For decades, Steve and I were seldom seen together, even when we attended the same convention. Furthermore, when we were younger, Steve and I shared a striking resemblance. That gave birth to the conspiracy theory that we were actually the same person. As fate would have it, at one Origins, some of the Palladium crew noted that when Steve Jackson was on the convention floor, I was nowhere to be found and vice versa. Funny. Coincidence, of course. This photo proves that Steve Jackson and Kevin Siembieda are two distinctly different people. Either that, or two alternate Earth realities are colliding.
Wayne and I were also able to chat with a couple other old pals, sign some autographs, and eat some good pizza before heading home.
The first Rifts® comic book script is finished. Matthew Clements was boiling with excitement the other day about finishing his first Rifts® comic book script. He let me hold his handwritten draft before taking it home to be typed and tweaked on the computer. I'll be "allowed" to read it in a day or two when Matthew feels it is truly done. I'm looking forward to it. We talked more today about expectations and deadlines.
He has many ideas for the comic book, interesting characters and has a loose plot outline for the next 12 issues. He and I developed the broad concepts and a few particulars together, the rest is all Matthew Clements. Now I need to find the right artist for the job.
We don't want to reveal too much about any of our comic book projects just yet, but I can say that it follows the misadventures of a young Shifter in search of fame and fortune. He has something to prove to the haughty powers that be back in the Federation of Magic™, but tends to be reckless and a bit too daring. Good stuff.
Meanwhile, Jeff Lilly (probably a new name for most people), an outstanding writer, is developing an idea that I've wanted to see done for many years now – The Adventures of Erin Tarn™ (as a girl/teen). It's an idea that Mark Dudley has been encouraging to see life as well, and we both think Jeff is the guy to write it. A new artist, Noah Page, is slated to pencil the comic, with inks by Ben Rodriguez. Noah, in particular, is pumped up about this project and will be working on concept and character drawings very soon. You'll catch your first glimpse of Noah's art in the Dead Reign™: Endless Dead™ sourcebook, though his comic book work will be in a different, somewhat anime-influenced style.
Irvin Jackson is slated to write a Nightbane® comic as soon as he's finished with the Robotech®: Genesis Pits™ Sourcebook.
Plus we have a few other things up our sleeves. I'm hoping to have the various Palladium comic books we're developing published by an experienced comic book publisher. Not sure who that publishing partner might be, but my agent is talking to a promising company right now. Fingers crossed.
UPDATE: Kevin's Online Toy & Collectibles Store. Alex has continued to put up new toys, including more super-hero action figures, McFarlane Movie Maniacs and other good stuff. There is a selection of Palladium artwork, prints, and out of print books (signed) and more should go up over the weekend or early next week. Most of the toys are at low to blowout prices. Many of these items are ideal as Christmas presents. We'll be adding new items once or twice a week so keep your eyes peeled.
Halloween Store – QueenofGhouls.com – If you are looking for Halloween decorations that are truly unique and fun, then check out this website. Palladium's very own Kathy Simmons makes and sells life-like, life-sized Halloween props that are realistic, durable, fun and funny. As good as they look in the photos, they are so much better in person. Her Ebay store currently offers a host of zombies, killer clowns, a sinister circus ringmaster, a werewolf, scary nurse, a new type of crawling zombie, wizard, witch and much more. Plus, she has plans for a Mad Doctor, more zombies and monsters in the works. Halloween is only 39 days away.
Kathy's life-sized Halloween props are unlike anything you have ever seen (unless you've been to the Palladium Open House). If you are looking for a standout Halloween item for your front lawn, one of these will do the trick. Easy to set up, wet weather is no problem. Folds up for storage. WARNING: Once you see one of Kathy's ghouls in person and get rants and raves from everyone who visits your home on Halloween, you may find yourself buying a new one every year. QueenofGhouls.com
Kathy's Home Display is bigger and wilder than ever. We'll make sure some photos get posted over the next few weeks. I've enjoyed offering ideas, tattering clothes for zombies, painting masks and hands, and helping where I can, but Kathy is the mad genius behind the display. It is nice to see, hundreds of people visit it and stop to tell Kathy how much they appreciate this annual treat. She really is the Queen of Ghouls.
A sad anniversary. Tuesday was the one year anniversary of my Dad's passing away from bladder cancer. I often feel him with me and I have nothing but fond memories of my father. I was very lucky to have had a Mom and Dad who were both loving and supportive, and so very special, each in their own way. Still, I was feeling pretty blue the first part of the week. I miss my Dad and hope he can see how well his beloved sports teams, the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions are doing this season. Love you, Dad. A call from my son, Adam, helped lift my spirits, and as I write this, I'm happy to report I'm doing fine, so no need to worry about me. I have plenty of happy memories to make me smile.
We are moving forward with gusto, but I have so many balls in the air, I feel like no matter what I get done, I'm falling behind. I will feel much better when the next three books are at the printer. So I'd better get to it.
Don't forget to order your copies of The Rifter® #56, pre-order the upcoming releases and Christmas Surprise Packages to keep those imaginations burning bright.
– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher, Writer & Surrogate Santa
The Rifter® #56 has shipped to stores and distributors. Have you ordered your copy?
The Rifter® is your doorway to unlimited imagination and numerous Palladium role-playing worlds. It offers new heroes, powers, weapons, magic and adventure for your games. It presents new villains, monsters and dangers to battle, and new ideas to consider.
The Rifter® #56: The articles are expansive and fun.
The battle for the liberation of Earth starts here. For the first time in its history, the Earth has been invaded and occupied by alien invaders – the Invid. The Invid think they have won, but Freedom Fighters, UEEF soldiers and other heroes continue to fight. This is the first sourcebook to combine ALL generations of Robotech® into one epic setting.
The power, secrets and magic of the underwater realm of Lemuria revealed. Player characters can use symbiotes, magic and technology to breathe underwater and spend time below the waves.
Lemuria is more than an underwater civilization of aquatic beings. They can trace their lineage as far back as the Atlanteans and can survive on dry land as well as underwater. In fact, their greatest secret is that there is no one resting place for the Lemurians, their great cities are always moving. Learn about the people of Lemuria, new Biomancy magic and weapons, Biomancy engineered riding animals, sea herbs, new powers of healing, sea monsters, and more. Epic adventure awaits.
Unknown to most humans, deep within Mexico the vampires have established entire kingdoms. There they live like tyrants and gods, dominating an underclass of cattle people used as slaves and foodstock. Learn more about the vampires, their rivals, allies and the humans who willingly serve their supernatural masters for a chance to join the undead. A must-have guide for those who wish to travel deeper into the Vampire Kingdoms or play as vampires and their human minions.
As time goes on, the zombie hordes only grow in size and strangeness. This book contains horrifying new zombies to haunt your player characters along with new O.C.C.s and tons of tables for detailing Survivors' Hideouts, Safe Haven Communities, Death Cults and more. Survival is not enough. Now is the time for the war against the Endless Dead™. This book is going to be epic. Kevin and all the Palladium creators are pushing the envelope with each and every book they work on.
With zombies and horror all the rage in film and books, this RPG captures all the best aspects of the zombie genre. The setting is as much about survival in a post-apocalyptic world as it is about battling legions of walking dead. If tales of human survival, horror and zombies are of interest, you will love this fast paced game and its sourcebooks.
The Minion War spills across Rifts Earth, where demons and infernals hope to recruit allies and use the Rifts as gateways of destruction. Their influence shakes things up across the planet, especially at locations where demons and Deevils already have a strong presence. More details to follow, but for now, 'nuff said.
An in-depth look at the Invid Genesis Pits, their purpose, function and the creatures they create.
Data about the chaos and madness of the early days of the Great Cataclysm, and the brave men and women who tried to stem the tide of destruction and save lives, the First Responders.
This is a great resource for getting out of print Palladium titles and other select books. We've made 90 titles available as PDF digital downloads from DriveThruRPG.com. This is a great way to try Palladium products and get access to out of print RPG source material. Some notable titles include:
All of the following (and more) are being written right now. A few are already finished. Most will be 2012 releases. And this does not include projects I would like to do for Palladium Fantasy®, Dead Reign™, Warpath™: Urban Jungle and new mediums.
Beyond the Supernatural™: Arcanum
Beyond the Supernatural™: Tome Grotesque
Beyond the Supernatural™ Sourcebook
Chaos Earth™ First Responders
Chaos Earth™ – Zombie Apocalypse Rifts-style during the Great Cataclysm.
Heroes Unlimited™ – Had two people who were supposed to be working on a pair of books, but they disappeared on me, so we are looking for folks to write a couple of HU2 sourcebooks.
Nightbane® – An as of yet untitled project, and looking for more.
Palladium Fantasy® – Mysteries of Magic 2 & 3
Palladium Fantasy® – Tombs of Gersidi expanded and new. Plus I have a few ideas on this front myself to revitalize this line, including writing Land of the Damned 3 for 2012 release.
Phase World®: United Worlds of Warlock™
Phase World®: Pirates of the Three Galaxies™
Rifts® Antarctica
Rifts® Black Market
Rifts® China Three
Rifts® Deep South
Rifts® New Navy™
Rifts® Northern Gun™ Books One & Two.
Rifts® Sovietski™
Rifts® Titan Industries™
Robotech® Genesis Pits™ adventure sourcebook.
Robotech® UEEF Marines™
Splicers® Sourcebook One – concepts and art by Charles Walton.
Splicers® Sourcebook Two – concepts and art by Charles Walton.
The Christmas Surprise Package is our way of saying thank you to our fans and to putting smiles on the faces of gamers around the world.
What is a Palladium Christmas Surprise Package? $80-$90 (or more!) worth of Palladium Books product for only $38 plus shipping and handling. A minimum of eighty dollars ($80) retail. Sometimes much more! Santa Kevin often packs in $90-$100 worth of goodies.
It's a surprise package because you never know exactly what you're going to get or who will sign your books. We try to include many of the items on your "wish list," but we'll surprise you with stuff you are not expecting. All Surprise Packages are "handpicked" by Kevin Siembieda from YOUR "wish list." All books will be autographed if you want us to sign them. For many of you, this is the only way to get autographs!
We are taking orders right now and start shipping them out on Tuesday, October 11. Buy one or ten, but get at least one. Buy them as gifts or to try a new game line, or fill holes your collection. Just don't miss out. The Surprise Packages start shipping on October 11 till December 23, 2011.
Spread the word. Tell all your gaming pals, because the Christmas Surprise Package is only publicized by word of mouth, to readers of The Rifter® and on Palladium's website, so tell everyone you know. Buy one for every gamer you know and have a very Merry Christmas.
Click here for more information and to place an order.
The Palladium Open House (POH) is, plain and simply, a blast for everyone.
Think family reunion with people you like from around the world that involves laughs, fun and three days of role-playing games. (Four for those who attend VIP Thursday.) We invite you into our home – the Palladium warehouse and office – where we make the games you love and treat you like family and welcomed guests.
● 40+ Palladium creators are there for you. The Palladium staff and as many of the freelance writers, artists, Game Masters and Megaversal Ambassadors as possible (typically 30-45) are present the entire event. Many run games you can play in. All are there to sign autographs and talk with you.
Unlike game conventions, at the Palladium Open House you have unprecedented access to Kevin Siembieda and other Palladium creators, because they are there, on the floor with you all day long. They are happy to talk about Palladium Books, artwork, writing, movies, comic books and exchange stories about their own gaming experiences as well as listen to yours. Some artists are willing to do sketches of your characters, others bring prints and original artwork to sell. All are friendly and goofy gamers just like you. It seems like we laugh and have fun all weekend long, stopping only to catch a little sleep.
● Gaming events are run all day and into the night. Many are run by the very people who create the games, like Kevin Siembieda, Julius Rosenstein, Carmen Bellaire, Carl Gleba, Brandon Aten, Mark Oberle, Irvin Jackson and many others. There is also an open gaming area for pick up games. When gaming ends for the day at Palladium, there are two meeting rooms at the hotel where you can continue to play games, chat and have fun into the wee hours of the night.
● Panel talks (every day). I and others host several panel talks and question and answer sessions that reveal secrets, offer G.M. tips, player tips and lots of laughs.
● Costume contest (Saturday). YOU should make a costume based on one of Palladium's RPG settings and enter the costume contest. It is always a ton of fun and winners who take 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place all get Palladium gift certificates and a plaque worthy of hanging on the wall. Best of show gets a $100 gift certificate (actually, it's Palladium Bucks redeemable wherever you find Palladium, at the POH, conventions, or via mail order). Costume contest categories are: Rifts/Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror/Modern/Superhero, and Best of Show.
● Live auction (Saturday). Get rare, out of print books, proofreader copies, artwork, prints, posters, collectibles, and strange things put up for rapid-fire auctioning by Kevin Siembieda.
● Meet fans from around the world. This year we already have gamers coming from Japan, Australia, Germany, England, Canada and across the country. Note: Our capacity is limited to about 350 people, so if there is a bigger than usual turnout, you may not be able to attend. Order your admissions tickets and reserve your hotel room now. The hotel will not be charged to your credit card till the day before the event.
● The POH is inexpensive compared to most game and comic conventions. You get more bang for your buck, total access to Palladium creators and enjoy everything for the price of admission.
The cost of admission covers everything. The games, the panel talks, the auction, entry in the costume contest . . . EVERYTHING.
The hotel is only $69.95 a night for a room with two double beds or one king-size bed. Suites are under $140. Free hot breakfasts. Note: you MUST tell them you want a room in the Block Reserved for Palladium Books to get the special rate. Your credit card is not charged until a day before the event, so reserve early. Call 734-455-8100, Comfort Inn Plymouth Clock Tower Hotel.
Food and stores all around. There are fast food places and inexpensive restaurants to eat all around Palladium Books. A Bennigans is across from the hotel. Denny's, Dunkin Donuts and McDonald's are down the street one direction, Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Lee's Chicken, Baskin & Robbins, and more are down the other way. Westland Mall is a half mile away, so is Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, Kohls, Macy's, Sears, JC Penny, Lowes, Meijer, Sam's Club, Ikea and Dollar Tree, among many others. A large movie theater is around the block, almost walking distance, and another is near Westland Mall. We've got it all. ;)
$40 for the Three Day Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) when ordered in advance per each individual. $50 at the door and after March 31, 2012, if space is available. Cost of emission covers all events. Note: VIP Night, May 3, 2012, is an additional cost. A new batch of tickets will be made available in February, 2012.
$20 for Friday 9:00 AM till Closing.
$20 for Saturday 9:00 AM till Closing.
$10 for Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
$75 per person for VIP Night – Thursday – May 3, 2012. VIP night is a catered event limited to around 70-80 gamers plus Palladium creators. It is an additional cost, so if you plan to attend the entire weekend you must get a weekend ticket as well. NOTE: Since VIP tickets sell out so fast, we offer them in two batches. The first is sold out. The second offering will be in February 2012. VIP Thursday, May 3, 2012: 3:00 P.M. till 11:00 P.M.
Placing Your Order: Please include your FULL address and apartment number. Also include the complete NAME of EACH person you are ordering a ticket for, as well as your telephone number in case there is a problem and we need to contact you.
Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard and most credit cards are accepted. All Credit Card orders must include: Credit Card No. – Name on the card – Address of the Credit Cardholder – Expiration Date – Telephone Number of the cardholder. If you are buying tickets for several people, please make sure we have the full NAME of each person.
By Telephone: Call (734) 721-2903 – have your credit card information ready. You may place your reservation online in a similar way as placing a book order or you may use Palladium's order line (734) 721-2903.
Check or Money Order by Mail: Sent via the USPS or other delivery service. Send check or money order to:
Palladium Books
Dept. POH
39074 Webb Court
Westland, MI 48185-7606
Please include your FULL address and apartment number. Also include the complete NAME of EACH person you are ordering a ticket for, as well as your telephone number in case there is a problem and we need to contact you.
All tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis, so get your reservations in as soon as possible! Due to space and parking limitations and safety concerns, attendance will be limited to approximately 350 admission tickets.
Click here for more details and to reserve your tickets.
The Queen of Ghouls – Palladium's very own Kathy Simmons – is locked in her dungeon, devising new ghouls for the coming Halloween season. Go to queenofghouls.com to see her current selection of life-sized Halloween props. See her zombie doctor and other new zombies, Jack Skellington and Sally, and more. New creations are on the drawing board, and so is a new website. Each Halloween prop is truly life-sized (most are 6 feet or taller – Jack is almost 8 feet) and seems almost alive.
Each is an all-weather, life-sized Halloween prop that can handle rain and snow, and is a one-of-a-kind work of art (no two are exactly the same). Each looks frighteningly "real." All come apart and fold down to slightly larger than a king-size pillow for easy storage. Comes with easy instructions, a plastic storage bag, and the lawn stake to stand it up in your front yard. Indoor stand sold separately.
Types of "Ghouls" include: Zombies (all kinds!), killer clowns, wizards, witches, devils, grave ghouls, scarecrows, executioners, mad doctors, deadly nurses, vampires, werewolves, and more. Kathy's also now offering an array of hand-painted Halloween signs, signs with heads and bodies hanging from them, witch's brewing pots, Halloween centerpieces and more. Best of all, her high quality creations are much more affordable and imaginative than most competitors or mass produced items in a store, making them affordable Halloween fun.
If you think the photos online look good, you should see them in person. A typical "ghoul," as she calls her creations, costs $129-$259. You can see some of her work at her Queen of Ghouls™ Ebay store – queenofghouls.com.
Palladium Books has already reserved its booth at Gen Con Indy 2012.
We want to have a bigger presence at Gen Con Indy 2012 and that means more Palladium gaming events. We want Palladium Books to be a much bigger part of the gaming experience at Gen Con Indy 2012. Toward that end, we're hoping a number of Game Masters will step forward and run "official" gaming events at Gen Con. To do that we need your help.
Please let us know if you are planning to run at Gen Con Indy 2012, but most importantly, YOU NEED to contact Gen Con directly and fill out the Event Submission form/application and send it in to them BEFORE THE JANUARY DEADLINE. This can all be done online.
Note: Though there are different "rounds" and deadlines for submitting events, it is our experience that submitting in time for the very first deadline is the only way to sure-fire guarantee the event will be included. So please, let's plan now and get our events entered in the first round, mid-January 2012. Megaversal Ambassadors, please be a vocal and visible part of getting people to run Palladium gaming events for Gen Con Indy 2012. Any and all game settings (Rifts®, Heroes Unlimited, Palladium Fantasy®, Robotech®, Dead Reign™, Nightbane®, Splicers®, BTS, and all the rest) are welcomed. Let's make the halls of Gen Con Indy 2012 ring with Palladium gaming.
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STOCKTON - Former mayoral candidate Ralph Lee White will push ahead with his lawsuit seeking to clarify the Stockton city charter's provision on term limits despite Mayor Ann Johnston's defeat in the election.
STOCKTON - Former mayoral candidate Ralph Lee White will push ahead with his lawsuit seeking to clarify the Stockton city charter's provision on term limits despite Mayor Ann Johnston's defeat in the election.
White, 69, earlier this year sued the city and Johnston, who sought a second term as mayor after having completed two previous terms as a council member. White accused her of violating the charter by serving a total of three terms and seeking a fourth.
According to White's interpretation of the charter, a person can serve a maximum of two terms in Stockton city government.
Johnston, 70, was defeated at the polls Nov. 6 by challenger Anthony Silva, who won by 18 percentage points. White said that doesn't mean he is abandoning his charge to clarify an ambiguous sentence in the charter.
"We're not done," he said. "I wouldn't give it up now for nothing. People would lose faith in me if I quit."
Rather, White said he seeks to bring clarity to Section 606 of the charter, which reads:
"No person elected as either Mayor or Councilmember shall be eligible to serve, or serve, as either Mayor or Councilmember for more than two (2) terms ..."
White, a wealthy property investor and bail bondsman, served on the council in the 1970s and '80s before a charter amendment addressing term limits. He ran again this year for mayor but lost in the primary election to Johnston and Silva, the two leaders, who went to a runoff in the general election.
While running in the primary, White filed his lawsuit, challenging Johnston's eligibility as a candidate. It was seen as a bid to oust Johnston, his political rival. White maintains that if city leaders followed the charter, Stockton would be financially healthy.
San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Lesley Holland twice ruled against White, who now seeks a final ruling from the judge so he can take his case to the state's 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.
Mayor-elect Silva said he supports a review of the charter, but he would prefer handling it outside of court to avoid costly lawyer fees. Silva suggested, rather, forming a charter review committee possibly with White as a member.
This charter provision and possibly others need to be corrected, Silva said.
"We can't let something like that disappear," he said. "Let's get them resolved and clean our own house."
Holland is scheduled to hear White's case again Feb. 1.
Contact reporter Scott Smith at (209) 546-8296 or email@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/smithblog.

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Western Canada
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon
Genealogy & History Resources
BOOK - The Western Canada Photographers List (1860-1925)
By Glen C. Phillips
Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2002, 2010
An invaluable guide to help you identify the place and date when a photograph was taken. Many family history researchers have boxes of photographs, but do not know who is depicted in the photo nor when or where it was taken. This book lists individual photographers, where they worked and when. That means that if you have a photograph that includes a photographer's stamp or other identification you can easily find out when and where that picture was taken. Oftentimes that will help you to identify who is in the picture. ISBN 1-894378-56-3 More information
BOOK - Place Names of Alberta
By Geographic Board of Canada
Originally published by the Department of the Interior - Canada, 1928
This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2006
Place Names of Alberta includes the names of all cities, towns, villages and municipal districts, all post offices, all railway stations and the names of many of the rivers, streams, lakes and mountains as they were known in 1928. This resource is especially helpful to those who are researching Alberta families or history for the period of early setlement of the province. Many names of placs have changed in the years since 1928. Other places have ceased to exist since the printing of this record in 1928, while others have flourished to assimilate their nieghboring towns and villages. ISBN 1-894571-73-8 More information
BOOK - A History of Manitoba: Its Resources and People
By George Bryce
Originally published by Canada History Company, Toronto, 1906
This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2003 (CD 2011)
Bryce's comprehensive history of Manitoba is invaluable for those who are interested in the history of early Manitoba in general, and the families and individuals who settled in the region before 1906 in particular. In addition to the usual settlement history that one expects from a publication from this time period, the book also provides a quantity of individual and family biographies. Several of those biographies include a portrait and an image of the signature of the person. An extensive new index that includes every instance of a personal name, plus every instance of a place name has been added to this book. Check the More information link for a list of biographies, table of contents and those names that appear in the index.
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BOOK - Laying the Children�s Ghosts to Rest: Canada�s Home Children in the West
By Sean Arthur Joyce
Published by Hagios Press, Regina, 2014
Between 1869 and the early 1930s more than 100,000 children were rounded up from the streets of Britain to be used as labourers in Canadian homes and farms. Today there are two million or more descendants of what were derisively known in Canada as 'home children'. With painstaking research and an ability to bring personal details to life, Joyce imbues the stories of 'home children' with a sense of redemption and human dignity. Joyce asks, "Are we a people who have lost our ghosts? Or are we in fact haunted by them, but can't remember their names?" as he raises the specter of thousands of child ghosts who inhabit our Canadian landscape. A must-read for those with an interest in British Home Children. ISBN 978-1-926710-27-3 More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Aboriginal Ancestors in the Prairie Provinces, A Guide to the Records and How to Use Them
By: Saskatchewan Genealogical Society, edited by Laura M. Hanowski
Tracing Your Aboriginal Ancestors in the Prairie Provinces contains detailed explanations about each record group showing when and why they were created, where you will find them today and how and why you would want to access them. In addition to the records found in centres throughout Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan there are chapters or sections devoted to federal records such as census, military, and immigration, as well as the historic records created by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Indian Affairs.
ISBN: ISBN 978-1-895859-05-8 (softcover) More Information
BOOK - The Silver Chief: Lord Selkirk and the Scottish Pioneers of Belfast, Baldoon and Red River
Concerns: Prince Edward Island, Baldoon (Wallaceburg, Ontario) and Red River [Manitoba]
By L. H. Campey
Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2003
Belfast, Prince Edward Island, founded in August 1803, owes its existence to Lord Selkirk. Its bicentennial is a timely reminder of Selkirk�s work in Canada, which extended beyond Belfast to Baldoon (later Wallaceburg) in Ontario, as well as to Red River, the precursor to Winnipeg. Aptly named "The Silver Chief" by the five Indian chiefs with whom he negotiated a land treaty at Red River, the fifth Earl of Selkirk spent an immense fortune in helping Scottish Highlanders relocate themselves in Canada. Selkirk has been well observed through the eyes of the rich and powerful, but his settlers have been neglected. Why did they leave Scotland? Which districts did they come from? Why did they settle in Canada? Why did Selkirk help them? How successful were their settlements? What impact did they have on Canada�s early development? Did Selkirk realize his ambitions for Canada? In answering these questions, Lucille H. Campey presents a new and powerful case for re-assessing the achievements of Selkirk and his settlers. Using a wealth of documentary sources, she reconstructs the sequence of emigration from Scotland to the three areas of Canada where settlements were founded. She shows that emigration took place in a carefully planned and controlled way. She reveals the self-reliance, adaptability and steely determination of the Selkirk settlers in overcoming their many problems and obstacles. They brought their rich traditions of Scottish culture to Canada and, in doing so, helped to secure its distinctively Canadian future. Together, Selkirk and his settlers succeeded against overwhelming odds and altered the course of history. More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Saskatchewan Ancestors - A Guide to the Records and How to Use Them Third Edition
By Saskatchewan Genealogical Society, edited by Laura M. Hanowski
Tracing Your Saskatchewan Ancestors contains detailed explanations about each record group showing when and why it was created, where you will find the records today and how and why you would want to access them. In addition to these Saskatchewan records, there are chapters or sections devoted to federal records such as immigration, military, naturalization and National Registration.
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BOOK - A Short History of Saskatchewan
By Dr. Ed Whitcomb.
A Short History of Saskatchewan mentions in particular the North-West Rebellion, the achievement and limitations on provincial status in 1905, the way government handled successfully the problems facing a one-crop economy, the devastation of the Depression, the achievements of Canada's first socialist government, the introduction of Medicare, and the struggle to diversify the economy. More Information
BOOK - Cracking the Code of Old Handwriting
By Graham Jaunay
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2011
Sooner or later, family historians will come across a major obstacle in progressing their research - old handwriting can be difficult to resolve and this booklet is designed to overcome some of these problems. The problem rests on the fact that most of us unknowingly read by identifying whole words by their shape rather than looking at individual letters. When we come across unfamiliar writing, we are forced to look at the individual letters in their context. The unexpected shapes of old letters and a multitude of shortcuts in writing results in considerable difficulties for modern readers, and this booklet provides some strategies to overcome this problem. There are a number of books on this subject, but, apart from the practical advice within, a strength of this publication lies in the number of actual examples to help the researcher identify seemingly meaningless words. ISBN 9780980874624 More Information
BOOK - Pitfalls in Family History
By Graham Jaunay
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2012
This booklet outlines some of the issues that throw up barriers to family history research. What is a pitfall? Look it up in a dictionary and you will find that it is defined as ... a concealed pit as trap for man or animal, an unsuspected difficulty or danger or an error into which it is easy to fall. Somewhere there may be a family historian who claims never to have encountered a pitfall in their research, but most of us, if we're honest, will admit to being bruised all over by the number of falls we've taken whilst our family trees have been growing. By reading this booklet you will be more aware of many of the pitfalls waiting to entrap you! ISBN 9781921956102 More Information
BOOK - DNA for Genealogists - Third Edition
By K. Farmer
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2015
DNA testing will not replace the more familiar genealogical research techniques of gathering oral and documentary evidence and compiling family trees. Instead it offers entirely new research tools - more information to augment the documents and oral histories - as well as a way of testing family trees, to see if conclusions drawn are confirmed by this new evidence. This book shows you how you can use DNA to harness this exciting new range of genealogical tools. This publication provides a contextual understanding of DNA suitable for genealogists and discusses the currently available tests that are likely to be of interest to family historians, especially those wanting to prove (or disprove) compiled family trees, the connect 'new' relatives by means of inherited genetic material and to draw conclusions about where we fit into the greater human family. ISBN 9781925323108 More Information
BOOK - Organising a Family Reunion
By Lesle Berry
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2010
Printed and bound in Canada by GlobalGenealogy.com Inc., Milton, 2015
From a phone conference to a week long event, a family reunion is a time to gather and share. According to Wikipedia: "A typical family reunion will assemble grandparents, great-grandparents and up for a meal, some recreation and discussion. The older attendees are generally grandparents, parents, siblings or first cousins while the youngest could be second, third or fourth cousins. It is also not uncommon for regular family reunions to be sponsored by family organizations or family associations centered on a more distant common ancestor or a commonly shared surname". That said, whether you are planning a large event or a small casual get-together, a successful family reunion requires careful planning and execution. This booklet will help you plan a successful reunion for your family, reducing your stress and resulting in a memorable reunion that your extended family will enjoy and appreciate. ISBN 978-0-980776-07-2 More Information
BOOK - Preserving Your Family's Oral History and Stories
By Thomas MacEntee
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2014
Many of us got our start in tracing and preserving our family history based on a story, perhaps one you heard as a child. Fast forward to the 21st century and it seems that 'what's old is new again' with storytelling one of the hot buzz words. The fact is that oral history and storytelling involves family, and ancestry has been around ever since humans walked the earth. 'Preserving Your Family's Oral History and Stories' provides you with all the information on the latest methods and tools used to capture and preserve those family stories. In addition, once you've learned how easy it is to build a family archive of stories, you'll want to share them with others using the tips and tricks provided in this book. ISBN 9781921956386 More Information
BOOK - The Genealogy Do-over Workbook
By Thomas MacEntee
Published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2016
Back in December 2014, Thomas MacEntee made the big accouncement online saying that "Genealogy and I are parting ways. Done. Finished. Game over." While many people took that that to mean he was leaving the genealogy community or closing down his genealogy business, he then clarified what he meant by "leaving". Starting in 2015 Thomas decided to set aside his 20+ years of genealogy research aside, and started over. From scratch. If you think it's time for a genealogy makeover, or better yet a Genealogy Do-over, this workbook will take you step by step though the process he followed with his own research throughout 2015.
ISBN 9781925323399 More Information
BOOK - Google: The Genealogist's Friend
By Helen Smith
Published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2016
Everyone knows Google as the most used search engine in the world, but for genealogists it can do so much more to further their family history research. Finding an image of the ship on which your ancestor went to war, using Street view to walk the streets of your ancestral area, translating that document, finding that distant cousin who has the photos of family bible, mapping their migration path - these are just some of the ways you can use Google in your family history.
ISBN 9781925323450 More Information
BOOK - Harnessing the Facebook Generation: Ideas for Involving Young People in Family History and Heritage
By Janet Few
Published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2016
This edition printed and bound in Canada by GlobalGenealogy.com Inc., Ottawa, 2016
Despite its title, this book is not about how to set up a Facebook page, how to Tweet, or how to create a website. Instead, it is about ensuring a future for our research. It is about why we should be concerned about doing this and how we can go about making sure that our family's history is not only preserved, but enhanced when we are no longer able to be its custodian. It is about presenting our hobby in a way that is attractive to all age groups. This is a book for grown-ups who want to inspire their descendants and other young people, with a love of history and heritage. It is a thought-provoking look at how we can encourage the next generation of family historians and why we might want to do so. Suggestions cover activities, outings, toys, games, books and ways of exploiting the internet in order to motivate and enthuse young people, even toddlers.
ISBN 9781925323320 More Information
BOOK - 500 Best Genealogy and Family History Tips
By Thomas MacEntee
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2014
'500 Best Genealogy and Family History Tips' could be be described as a 'brain dump' of me, Thomas MacEntee, and my many years of knowledge about genealogy and family history. Basically what I've done is to extract my favourite tips and tricks from over 85 presentations, 10 books and numerous articles. In addition, I've reviewed the social media posts and conversations from Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to highlight those issues most important to today's genealogists. What will you find in this 'best tips' guide? Everything from practical ways to use Google, advice on protecting your privacy online, information about secret or little known resources for genealogy research and more. The best way to use this guide is to browse the table of contents to find a topic of interest. Also simply search the book when trying to find a solution to a problem, such as how to cite a source or locate an app to generate bibliographic information. ISBN 9781921956799 More Information
BOOK - Evernote for Family Historians
By C. Riley
Published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2015
Printed and bound in Canada by GlobalGenealogy.com Inc., Milton, 2015
Family historians have more need than most people to be organised. Evernote, an online site designed for notetaking and archiving, gives you a place where you can collect everything together, all in one place: digitised images and digital photographs; scanned documents; research notes and database printouts; PDFs and ebooks; web pages and links emails; voice recordings and family videos. Organise all of this treasure, access it quickly and easily, and synchronise it between your computers, phones and tablets. Evernote can change your life, and this book will show you how. ISBN 9781925323061 More Information
BOOK - 'Til Death Us Do Part: Causes of Death 1300-1948
By J. Few
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2015
The diseases and accidents of our ancestors are an integral part of our family history, and one thing that all but our most recent ancestors have in common, is that they are dead. This booklet examines a wide variety of possible causes of death for our ancestors, describing their symptoms and prognoses. It also suggests records that may be used to provide information about how an ancestor died. You'll find a timeline is included which outlines some major British epidemics. In the absence of a definite cause of death for a particular individual, we can at least gain an impression of the major killers of their time. ISBN 9781921956461 More Information
BOOK - Family History Trippin': A Guide to Planning a Genealogy Research Trip
By Thomas MacEntee
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2014
Weather you've been researching your family history for over 20 years or you are just getting started, there comes a time when you need a trip to assist you in your research. There are many options available to genealogists: some within the genealogy community and others in the greater travel industry that can be adapted for research trips. ISBN 9781921956362 More Information
BOOK - Pinning Your Family History
By Thomas MacEntee
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2014
It seems that pinning sites are all the rage and are becoming more popular. Sites like Pinterest and others can let you share your family history finds with family, friends and the public. But be warned! Pinning can become an addictive way to surf the web! Besides Pinterest, sites like Google Maps, What Was There, History Pin, and uencounter.me allow you to share your family photos and content easily. And you never know who will find that content and how you might connect with other genealogists. Pinning in the new "cousin bait!" ISBN 9781921956379 More Information
BOOK - Guide to Wolfram|Alpha for Genealogy and Family History Research
By Thomas MacEntee
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2014
Most genealogists and family historians these days are familiar with a variety of search engines used to locate information on the internet. The process is pretty straight forward: you enter your search terms, and you get back a list of links to relevant websites. But what if there were a search engine that allowed queries in the form of a question and, in fact, preferred that format? You could classify the resulting search engine as more of an answer engine that anything else. And what if you could take the concept one step further and have this answer engine calculate information based on set input parameters? Well such a search engine does exist: Wolfram|Alpha. What sets this computational engine apart from other search engines is the ability to pull data from websites outside of Wolfram|Alpha) that are selected for their data reliability and sources. ISBN 9781921956393 More Information
BOOK - Solving Riddles in 19th Century Photo Albums
By Graham Jaunay
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2011
Many people mistakenly think that the photography process has been around for a very long time. This is of course untrue and indeed the pictures in your heirloom photo album are unlikely to predate the 1860s. Photographs came in many forms in the nineteenth century and this book assists the reader to identify each type, as this is an essential dating indicator. The booklet then addresses in great detail the other characteristics of photographs with examples to assist the reader in dating the item - the mount itself, the material printed on the back of the photograph, the composition of the photograph including the pose of people depicted and the clothes being worn by the people depicted. This booklet also addresses the issues related to preserving your photographs for the enjoyment of future generations. ISBN 9780980874662 More Information
BOOK - Writing and Publishing Your Family History
By Lesle Berry
Originally published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2010
This edition published by Global Genealogy, Milton, 2014
Family historians spend much time and effort researching their family lines and gathering stories, photographs and documents -- but then run into a brick wall when it comes to knowing how to put their findings into an interesting and readable family history book. It is said that everyone has one good book in them and many family historians are trying to find theirs. This guide will assist you achieve that goal. From design and publication elements to writing tips. A self-help guide to achieve your dream of writing your book. ISBN 978-1-77240-008-3 More Information
BOOK - How to Write Your Family History: A Guide to Creating, Planning, Editing and Publishing Family Stories
By Noeline Kyle
Published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2015
Printed and bound in Canada by GlobalGenealogy.com Inc., Milton, 2015
At some time as you tread the seductive, wonderful pathway of completing more and more research, you might just want to lift your head from this pile of collected data and think about how, where and in what way your will write and publish the family history. Noeline outlines strategies to get you to the desk and writing. The book will show you how to identify and choose a format for writing family stories, to understand and apply strategies to plan and create your characters, to construct chapters and apply the basics of writing/rewriting, editing, planning and publishing to produce and professional, valuable and very readable family history. ISBN 9781921956300 More Information
BOOK - Citing Historical Sources: A Manual for Family Historians
By Noeline Kyle
Published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2013
Noeline Kyle aims to answer the question "how do I reference the diverse range of source material encountered by the family historian?" The question has become even more complex in recent years with the increasing use of the internet and the plethora of new online sources now added to the mix. The construction of the text for a family history does require that you acknowledge your sources, adhere to copyright legislation and take note of ethical issues in your publication. This book uses a straighforward and practical format to take you through the rules and conventions of referencing and acknowledgement of the resources used in your research to provide an easy and sensible entry into this important historical task. ISBN 9781921956133 More Information
BOOK - Social Media for Family Historians - Second Edition
By Noeline Kyle
Published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2012
Printed and bound in Canada by GlobalGenealogy.com Inc., Milton, 2015
You will learn what social media is; why you would want to use it; what the risks are, and how to avoid them. Easy-to-follow guides on how to get started with Facebook and blogging - two of the most useful forms of social media - can help you take the plunge. The internet allows us to interact in ways we have never had before. We can find friends and relatives; stay in touch with them; share news, family trees, stories, photos, and videos; find useful information for our research; and be an active part of as many communities as we care to join. The websites that enable all of this are called 'social media'. This book introduces readers to websites that can help family historians to communicate, share and collaborate with other family historians and with their own families. It covers new ways to communicate such as Skype and Second Life; social networking sites such as Facebook,blogs and microblogs such as Twitter; sites for sharing photos and videos such as Flickr and YouTube; and community information sites such as wikis and social bookmarking. If you are a family historian, or if you have a family, this book is for you! ISBN 9781921956065 More Information
BOOK - Using Maps in Family History Research, Revised and Updated
By Fawne Stratford-Devai
Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2005
his book provides insights into the use of maps for genealogical and historical research. The visual representation of the land and communities on a map can offer evidence in its own right. It is the task of the researcher to carefully evaluate every piece of the puzzle in order to identify and understand individuals, families, migration routes, and even settlement patterns. Examples used include Canada, USA, UK, world. Every family historian can benefit from this valuable booklet.
ISBN 1-894378-85-1 More information
BOOK - Starting Out in Genealogy - Second Edition
By Ruth Burkholder
Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2010
Building a family tree looks like a daunting taste to the unititiated, however it's easier than you think! Family history research is not complicated as long as you know which records are available, where to find those records, and how to organize the information that you gather. Though this guide is designed for beginners, it will also be of considerable help to those who have already started researching and recording family history, but want to improve their skills and results. ISBN 9781926797441 More Information
BOOK - Obituaries From Canadian Presbyterian Periodicals 1872-1896
By Donald A. McKenzie
Published by Global Heritage Press, Ottawa, 2016
This new book of extracts of Presbyterian obituaries by Donald McKenzie is a natural followup to his three decades of transcribing and publishing 12 volumes of obituaries and other genealogical data from Ontario's Methodist periodicals 1830-1900. This book provides transcribed obituaries and death notices from the two main Presbyterian periodicals published in Canada: British American Presbyterian / Canada Presbyterian, published weekly in Toronto 1872-1896 and the Presbyterian Record, published monthly in Montreal 1876-1896. Obituaries are organized alphabetically by surname, plus there is an Index of other people mentioned in obituaries, and a detailed index of places mentioned. The Index of Places which occupies 27 pages at the end of this volume. Roughly 1400 place names are listed. About two-thirds of them are Canadian, and half of the rest are from Scotland, the original home of Presbyterianism. The remainder are from England, Ireland, the U.S . and some 30 other countries. ISBN 978-1-77240-047-2 More Information
BOOKS - Notices of Births, Marriages, Conversions, Deaths & Obituaries From Methodist Newspapers 1830-1900 [Canada]
Compiled by Donald A. McKenzie
Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2005-2013
This series of 12 volumes contains transcriptions of births, marriages, conversions, deaths, and obituaries as they were published in Methodist Newspapers between 1830 and 1900. You can buy individual volumes or save by buying the entire 12 volume set. The alphabetical format [alphabetical by surname] of these volumes will enable you to quickly find any of your ancestors whose vital events were reported in the Canadian Methodist newspapers from 1830 to 1900. Many of the entries are from Ontario and Quebec, however there are a significant number of entries from coast to coast across Canada, including Newfoundland. Of note is that some volumes also contain vital events records for people of faiths other than Methodist. Mr McKenzie's detailed and informative introduction to this work provides the reader with all the information necessary to understand and use the material.
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BOOK - The Scotch-Irish. Two Volumes in One
By Charles A. Hanna.
Originally published by G. P. Putnam, New York, 1902
This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2006
This is the basic sourcebook on the Scotch-Irish in North America, a massive compilation of source records pertaining to the Scots who settled in the north of Ireland and their descendants in North America. The Scotch-Irish left Ulster as a result of neo-mercantilist British economic policy in the region, requirements that they pay 10% of their income to the Anglican Church, ongoing friction with their Catholic Irish neighbors, and greater economic opportunity in the New World. ISBN 1-894378-92-X
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BOOK - The Sash Canada Wore - A Historical Geography of The Orange Order in Canada
By Cecil J. Houston and William J. Smith
Originally published by Universtiy of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1980
This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 1999 [CD 2011]
Significant migration of Protestant Irish to Canada in the early 19th century brought with it the establishment of the Orange Order in Canada. This work explores the role of the Orange Order in the unfolding settlement geography of Canada. Protestant Irish soldiers and emigrants, largely Ulster-born, introduced the organization into New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario within the first decade of the nineteenth century. At its zenith, he movement had a membership of as many as one in three Canadians. ISBN 978-1-894378-31-4 (Hardcover Edition) More Information
BOOK - The First Century of Methodism in Canada, 1775-1883. Two Volumes In One
By J. E. Sanderson
Originally published by William Briggs, 1908 (vol. 1) & 1910 (vol. 2)
This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2008 (CD 2011)
Sanderson's fine history of the early years of Methodism in Canada has served as an essential resource for more than a century. Being out of print for over one hundred years, this new edition has been pubished to provide access for today's researchers. This editon is a facsimile reprint of both of the original volumes, bound into a single book.ISBN 978-1-897446-34-8 (Hardcover) More Information
BOOK - Cyclopedia of Methodism In Canada (1765 - 1880)
By Rev. George H. Cornish
Originally published by Methodist Book and Publishing House, Toronto, 1881
This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2001 (CD 2009)
Cyclopedia of Methodism In Canada contains historical, educational and statistical information regarding the Methodist Church and specific Methodist Ministers in Canada, dating from the "Beginning of the Work" (1765) in the several provinces of the Dominion of Canada and extending to the Annual Conferences of 1880. Includes information about all of those who served as ministers and circuit riders, complete with a record of where and when they served. Cornish included listings of circuits held by ministers of the Methodist Church in Canada from 1765 to 1880. Includes: Index of Names of Ministers & Probationers; Index of The Circuits and Missions; Index to Illustrations. This book is an important resource for those interested in theology, social history, history and genealogy in early Canada ISBN 1-894378-16-4 (Hardcover) More Information
BOOK - Getting From Here To There, Identifying the Origins of Immigrants to Canada Revised and Expanded Edition
By: Fawne Stratford-Devai
Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2005
One of the more difficult things to do in a family history research project is to identify where your original immigrant ancestor came from. Sometimes we know the country they came from, but not the specific place within that country. In order to find records in the "old-country" it is very helpful to know which town, parish, county etc that the person came from. This book identifies a long list of potential sources in Canada, where you may find that critical piece of information. ISBN 1-897210-80-9 More Information
BOOK - Lovell's 1873 Gazetteer of British North America
By John Lovell and Son, Montreal, 1873
Originally published by John Lovell and Son, Montreal, 1873
This facsimile reprint by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 1998 (CD 2010)
This facsimile reprint of The volume contains over six thousand descriptions and historical facts about cities, towns and villages across Canada, as they were known in 1873. Also included is a listing of over fifteen hundred lakes and rivers with their location, size and general information. A table showing the railway and steamboat routes within British North America in 1873, which will assist researchers in understanding the routes that their ancestors may have migrated over. The table lists the distance that each place in British North America is to the nearest railway station or port.ISBN 0-9682524-5-1 (Hardcover) More Information
BOOK - True Stories of New England Captives Carried to Canada During the Old French and Indian Wars
By C. Alice Baker
Originally published by E. A. Hall & Co., Cambridge, 1897
This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2006 (CD 2010)
This thoughtfully written book provides the reader with the gripping history of Indian attacks in Maine; New Hampshire; and Massachusetts. Events leading up to the attacks and the attacks themselves are described in considerable detail with an emphasis on how those engagements affected specific people, especially those who were captured and removed to Canada. ISBN 1-897210-98-1 (Hardcover) More Information
BOOK - The Canadian Almanac of 1862
Originally published by W. C. Chewett & Co. 1862.
This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2003
Many family historians value a carefully compiled almanac. Almanac's assist genealogists, historians, social historians and geographers locate information and records that affected the inhabitants of the area being researched. ISBN 1-897210-98-1 More Information
BOOK - Routes to Roots: A Collection of Genealogical Columns
By Ryan Taylor
Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 1997
A wide range of genealogical and research topics assist family historians with their quest to uncover their roots. Included is an essay describing how to effectively use libraries for family history research and how to best utilize the skills and training of professional librarians. Routes to Routes is a compilation of newspaper articles written by renowned Canadian genealogist, Ryan Taylor. During his distinguished genealogy career, Taylor was a highly respected genealogy speaker, educator, writer, radio call-in-show genealogy expert, and regular panelist on the popular television show Ancestors in the Attic (History TV). This book is an entertaining read that shares many sound research ideas from the vast experience of Mr. Taylor. ISBN 0-9682524-0-0. More Information
BOOK - Canadian Records of Birth, Marriage and Death: A Guide
By Fawne Stratford-Devai
Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2005
This popular guide provides a province-by-province description of where to access provincial vital records, complete with contact information including postal addresses, telephone numbers (most are toll-free), fax, email addresses and websites. The categories addressed for each province and territory include: Modern Records; Historic Records; Additional Links and Sources. Several helpful maps are included.ISBN 1894571894 More Information
BOOK - Canadian Family History in the 21st Century, Lessons, Links & ResourcesSecond Edition 2005
By Fawne Stratford-Devai
Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2005
This newly updated and expanded second edition offers readers valuable lessons, links and recommended resources that will help you keep you family history research project on-track, saving time, effort and expense. The author is a popular genealogical lecturer, educator and author/co-author of more than 50 important genealogical and historical books. ISBN 1-897210-68-X More Information
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1912 T215 Pirate Cigarettes Frank Chance
Starting Bid - $1,000.00, Sold For - $14,220.00
Presented is a T215 Pirate Cigarettes card of Chicago Cubs first baseman and Hall of Famer Frank Chance. This is one of an amazing collection of five T215 Pirates examples presented in this auction. T215 Pirates Cigarettes are among the most legendary rarities in all of card collecting. They are so rare that little is known with certainty about their distribution, but they are believed to have been issued exclusively to American servicemen in the South Seas. Pirate Cigarette cards were produced by W. D. & W. H. Wells, a British tobacco company. The fronts are identical to those used in the T206 set and the T215 (Type 1) Red Cross tobacco-card set. The fact that Pirate Cigarette cards and Red Cross have both at times been identified by the same T215 catalog designation is confusing, especially since the designs of the sets are so similar (both to each other and to T206), but they are so rare that this dual listing is not really much of an issue for collectors. There is no confusing the extraordinary rarity of the Pirate-back cards. They are practically nonexistent. In 2007, an extraordinary collection of ninety-six different Pirate cards surfaced and was sold as a collection. It will remain intact, leaving the available population of sample cards from this legendary set at the same modest level. REA offered its first (and then only) example in 2008. At that time, it was the only one we had ever even seen in person, and we had only heard of the existence of a total of approximately five additional samples in the entire collecting world. In this auction, we are extremely pleased to be able to offer five examples that until consigned to this auction we had no idea existed! They have been in our consignor's collection since the 1990s when he bought them from a dealer who, if the story is recalled correctly, claimed to have traded for them from the legendary Sir Edward Wharton Tigar (one of the greatest of all pioneer collectors, whose collection is now housed in the British Museum in London). While we have no way to verify this story, we can't help but think it is certainly plausible. One thing that is certain is that the cards exist and they are here, presented in this auction! Five different examples wouldn't be a sizable offering for almost any other issue, but for the T215 Pirate Cigarettes, it is the second-largest group to ever be available at one time. The rare Pirate Cigarette backs are printed in green and feature a cigarette pack with a pirate standing on a ship. This card is encapsulated as "Authentic" by PSA. We believe that most of the known T215 Pirates, outside of those from the large collection of ninety-six, were possibly cut from a sheet and would more accurately be described as hand-cut. This card is bright, fresh, and perfectly clean, both front and back, with four sharp corners and excellent centering, just slightly towards the bottom; it is Excellent to Mint in appearance. This is an outstanding example of one of card collecting's rarest and most fascinating tobacco-card issues, and one of sample-card collecting's most elusive rarities. Reserve $1,000. Estimate $2,500+.
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When Colin Kaepernick leads the San Francisco 49ers into battle in Super Bowl XLVII, he'll do so as one of the most athletic quarterbacks to ever have played in the title game.
That got me thinking about Super Bowl history and the other signal-callers to grace the NFL's biggest stage, and I decided to list the five most athletic, in my opinion.
I want to emphasize that this comparison has nothing to do with statistical achievements or wins or anything like that. I'm simply considering the athletic ability and skill -- not the performance history -- of quarterbacks who have made it to the Super Bowl.
Moreover, the top five I came up with is, obviously, subjective. Many very athletic quarterbacks have played in the Super Bowl over the years, and a good argument could be made that, say, Aaron Rodgers or Ken Anderson or Donovan McNabb belongs on this list.
That said, here is my ranking of the five most athletic Super Bowl quarterbacks ever:
1) Steve Young
Young was an outstanding athlete who tested off the charts and clocked a 4.53-second 40-yard dash. He had excellent foot quickness and knew how to make guys miss.
One of the greatest running plays I ever saw was a 49-yard scoring dash by Young against the Minnesota Vikings in 1988 when he made about 11 guys whiff. I also remember watching him, in person, take off around left end and run 80 yards for a score against San Diego State when he was at BYU.
Young owned the NFL's highest passer rating in six different seasons (a league record) and was named to six Pro Bowls. He was so dominant, he helped the San Francisco 49ers score 505 points in 1994, 91 more than the next-closest team (Dallas Cowboys). Young went on to be named the MVP of Super Bowl XXIX after totaling 325 yards through the air with a record six touchdown passes in the San Francisco 49ers' 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers. It'd be interesting to see what he could do in the spread-type formations NFL teams run today.
2) John Elway
Elway was very fast (clocking a 4.59-second 40-yard dash on grass) and excelled in every drill thrown at him (running, jumping, change of direction), showing outstanding foot agility and overall quickness. He was a top-notch all-around athlete who was drafted by the New York Yankees and spent some time in their minor league system.
He had great change-of-direction skills, and would scramble from one sideline to the other. I'll always remember, of course, his spinning leap on a run against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII -- when he was 37 years old. The next season, when he was 38, he led the Denver Broncos to victory in Super Bowl XXXIII, winning the game's MVP award. It's one thing when a guy does something at 21 or 22, but it's another when he does something and he's almost 40.
It's unbelievable how far he can hit a golf ball, by the way. I golfed with him one time at Lake Geneva, Wis., and he hit a ball over a creek on one hole that the course pro said no one had ever cleared before.
3) Roger Staubach
When Staubach entered the world of pro football, we weren't doing the kind of athletic testing we do today, and not much was known about him beyond the fact that he was a pretty good basketball player at the Naval Academy. He had a gangly running form that made you think he was not going to be very athletic, but when we evaluated him prior to his rookie season, he just aced every athletic test we had, off the charts in quickness and change-of-direction drills.
He was, in fact, one of the best athletes to play for the Dallas Cowboys throughout all my years working with the team. Staubach will turn 71 two days after Super Bowl XLVII, and he would still score high marks today. The winner of two titles and the MVP of Super Bowl VI was a great competitor and made so many great running plays that it boggles the mind.
4) Colin Kaepernick
The best way to describe Kaepernick is as a great athlete who is extremely competitive and passionate for the game, though he is a long strider without the great change-of-direction skills of, say, a young Staubach. The numbers Kaepernick generated at the NFL Scouting Combine (including a 4.53-second 40-yard dash) were very good. His success with the 49ers is a great example of a coaching staff drafting a player to carry out and execute their vision.
Roger Theder, a former coach at Cal who now helps quarterback prospects prepare for the draft, did a very good job changing Kaepernick's delivery. Kaepernick used to have kind of a sidearm throwing motion, which hurt his accuracy; now he's so much more accurate than he used to be at Nevada.
There's one play I'll always remember from his college days, during a game against Boise State in his senior year. Kaepernick made a throw down the left side of the field that went about 50 yards in the air, like he was dropping it in a peach basket. The important thing, though, is that his athletic ability was what enabled him to get free and launch that pass in the first place.
5) Joe Montana
Coming out of Notre Dame, Montana was more of an athlete than a football player. He didn't have a strong build, but he had super quickness. During his high school days in Pennsylvania, Montana was considered to be better at basketball than football. In drills, he displayed excellent vision and quickness and the ability to change directions.
The play I'll always remember is the play that resulted in what came to be known as "The Catch." In the 1981 NFC Championship Game between the Niners and the Dallas Cowboys, with San Francisco trailing, 27-21 and less than a minute on the clock. Montana barely escaped the clutches of Ed "Too Tall" Jones and D.D. Lewis before delivering an improbable 6-yard touchdown throw to a leaping Dwight Clark.
Montana was the MVP of three Super Bowls over his career (XVI, XIX and XXIV) and was named to eight Pro Bowl teams. He put on a master class in postseason play during the 1989 playoffs, throwing 11 touchdown passes and zero interceptions.
Again, that is just how I would rank the five most athletic Super Bowl quarterbacks. That's not to say, of course, that someone like Terry Bradshaw or Drew Brees wouldn't fit up there with those guys.
By the way, the quarterback who will represent the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII isn't exactly a dud, either, athletically speaking. Joe Flacco might not look like a great athlete, but he showed at the NFL Scouting Combine that he is actually quite fast, completing the cone drill in an unbelievably quick 6.82 seconds. That's a good time for a player at any position, let alone a 6-foot-6 quarterback.
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Understanding and Removal.
Due to the CWS sp.html#XXXXX variant mutating so frequently, many are confused about the proper method for removal when tools don't work, or there are unexpected results. RubberDucky's About:Buster is a huge help, but unfortunately for us, as soon as he gets it working, another variant shuts it down. When that happens, many users go unhelped. That is unfortunate, because the infection is not that difficult to remove manually.
What follows is a fix I have been using. This particular variation of the fix is from Grinler at Bleeping computer. I have seen a few other variations around, so it is hard to know who to credit it to. The comments are mine, along with a probably over simplistic explanation of what this infection does.
User gets redirected to random pages ending in #xxxxxxxx. In a log, it looks like this:
For those who are not familiar with this variant, once the user is infected, a multitude of files are written in the system folder, the system32 folders, and the registry, and a service that starts the infection is created, thus making it harder to kill. A somewhat recent discovery is that it also uses Alternate Data Streams to keep reinfecting. I'll show examples of what to look for.R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\lsjij.dll/sp.html#37794
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://lsjij.dll/index.html#37794
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://lsjij.dll/index.html#37794
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\lsjij.dll/sp.html#37794
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = res://lsjij.dll/index.html#37794
The first step is figuring out which service is associated with the infection. So the first part of the fix:
The first thing I need you to do is download the file from here:
Extract the file to the c:\ drive. Then navigate to the c:\getservices and double-click on the getservices.bat file. A notepad will open up. Please paste the contents of that notepad as a reply to this post.
CWS usually uses 3 services:
Workstation NetLogon Service
Network Security Service
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Helper
I have seen it attached to random services though, but those three are the most common.
This is what it looks like:
SERVICE_NAME: ½O.#õØ´â
BINARY_PATH_NAME : "C:\WINDOWS\mshf32.exe" /s
DISPLAY_NAME : Workstation NetLogon Service
SERVICE_START_NAME: LocalSystem
The gibberish in the service name makes it stick out like a sore thumb.
*****When trying to find the service , search for the phrase (null) ..it will save on your eyeballs, and will probably be the third or fourth service listed. Sometimes it is listed as the very last service.
In addition, if the user gives you a services log that contains a line like this:
Error querying status of O?rtñåȲ$Ó on \\C:
That means the user ran About:Buster, and the service didn't get removed. Have the user reboot and give you a new services log, and it should show up properly.
You may want to print out these directions as the Internet will not be available. Please continue with the next step if you run into a problem with the current one. Just be sure to let us know what the problem was when you reply.
Please make sure that you can view all hidden files. Instructions on how to do this can be found here:
How to see hidden files in Windows
Please download About:Buster from here: http://tools.zerosrealm.com/AboutBuster.zip. Once it is downloaded extract it to
c:\aboutbuster. We will use that program later in this process.
Reboot your computer into Safe Mode and follow these steps:
Step 1:
Click on start, then control panel, then administrative programs, then services. Look for a service called <insert DISPLAY_NAME from log of getservice.bat>. Double click on the that service and click stop and then set the startup to disabled. Also write down the name and path of the file listed in the Path to executable field. This filename must be deleted below.
In the next steps, the running processes are stopped and files are deleted, and this is where you need to be a little careful. The .exe's appear as random 4-7letter names, sometimes ending in 32, and can be in both the System and System32 folders.
After you have done enough logs, they become pretty easy to see. Also, sometimes there is only one in the running processes.
Step 2:
Press control-alt-delete to get into the task manager and end the follow processes if they exist:
<insert 1st process from process list>
<insert 2nd process from process list>
Now we need to delete the files. In this step it is essential to pay attention to what is happening. You need to see if ADS is being used.
If the file looks like this:
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE:cfmnf /s
Then DO NOT mark it for deletion. Notice the EXPLORER.EXE:cfmnf . This indicates ADS. Notice the file it is attached to...explorer.exe. We definately don't want to delete that. In that case, skip that part of the step.
The BHO is from the 02 entry, and it will have a random name also.
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {05DA21C0-E89B-F673-539B-7408A5D9D6BF} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipkh.dll
Just to emphasize, if the file in question is followed by a colon and random name, Do not mark it for deletion
Step 3:
I now need you to delete the following files:
<insert first filename from process list>
<insert second filename from process list>
The file from the services above.
<insert DLL from R1/RO entries>
<insert DLL from BHO>
<insert any other O4 entries not listed already>
If you get an error when deleting a file. Right click on the file and check to see if the read only attribute is checked. if it is uncheck it and try again.
The rest of this is pretty self explanatory.
Step 4:
Then close all programs and windows and run hijackthis. Put a checkmark next to each of these entries and press the fix button when ready:
<insert all the RO/R1,O2, and O4 lines>
Step 5:
In the next step we are going to remove a service that gets installed by this malware.
Go to Start>Run and type regedit.
Press enter.
Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\<insert SERVICE_NAME from getservice.bat>
If <insert SERVICE_NAME from getservice.bat> exists , right click on it and choose delete from the menu.
Now navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_<insert SERVICE_NAME from getservice.bat>
If LEGACY_<insert SERVICE_NAME from getservice.bat> exists then right click on it and choose delete from the menu.
If you have trouble deleting a key. Then click once on the key name to highlight it and click on the Permission menu option under Security or Edit. Then Uncheck "Allow inheritible permissions" and press copy. Then click on everyone and put a checkmark in "full control". Then press apply and ok and attempt to delete the key again.
This is the part where About:Buster shines. For every .exe file, there is a duplicate .dll or .dat file that needs to be removed. Also, those ADS files need to be removed, and A:B does that also. The reference file is updated frequently, so it is necessary to verify that the user has the latest reference files.
[color=darkblue]Step 6:
This is the step where we will use About:Buster that you had downloaded previously.
Navigate to the c:\aboutbuster directory and double-click on aboutbuster.exe When the tool is open press the OK button, then the Start button, then the OK button, and then finally the Yes button. It will start scanning your computer for files. If it asks if you would like to do a second pass, allow it to do so.
When it completed move on to step 7.
Step 7:
Copy the contents of the Quote Box below to Notepad.
Name the file as fix.reg
Change the Save as Type to All Files
Save this file on the desktop
Then double-click on the fix.reg file, and when it prompts to merge say yes, and this will clear some registry entries left behind by the process.REGEDIT4
Step 8:
Reboot your computer back to normal mode so that we can see if we need to restore some deleted files:
- Download the Hoster from here. Press "Restore Original Hosts" and press "OK". Exit Program. This will restore the original deleted Hosts file.
- If you have Spybot S&D installed you will also need to replace one file. Go here: Merijn's Files (sdhelper) and download SDHelper.dll. Copy the file to the folder containing you Spybot S&D program (normally C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy). Then click Start > Run > regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll" and press the OK button
- If you are using Windows 95, 98, or ME it is possible that the malware deleted your control.exe. Please check for the existence of this file by going to to Merijn Files control.exe and examine where the file should be for your operating system. If the file is missing then download the appropriate file and place it in the proper place according to this information.
Step 9:
Run an online antivirus scan at:
Reboot and post a last log
Merijn's site is frequently tough to get to. Encourage the user to keep trying until they get the files replaced that they need. Sometimes it is easier to uninstall Spybot and install a fresh version.
If this fix doesn't work, it is almost always for one of three reasons.
1. The user opened IE to follow the directions instead of printing out the thread.
2. The user rebooted his system between posting the log and applying your fixes. The malware mutates on every reboot, and the files change names..if they complain about not finding a bunch of the files, this is probably the problem.
3. They have some type of protection software blocking the fixes. Norton System Works always gives me fits, because users can't figure out how to shut it down.
Windows ME doesn't use the service in this way, so just follow the rest of the steps for removal and deletion.


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Michael I. Posner (born September 12, 1936) is the editor of numerous cognitive and neuroscience compilations and is an eminent researcher in the field of attention. He is currently an emeritus professor of neuroscience at the University of Oregon (Department of Psychology, Institute of Cognitive and Decision Sciences).
Biographical informationEdit
Main areas of interestEdit
Posner's studied the role of attention in high-level human tasks such as visual search, reading, and number processing. More recently he investigated the development of attentional networks in infants and young children.
In Chronometric Explorations of Mind, published in 1978, Posner applied the subtractive method proposed 110 years earlier by Franciscus Donders to the study of several cognitive functions such as attention and memory. The subtractive method is based on the assumption that mental operations can be measured by decomposing complex cognitive tasks in sequences of simpler tasks. The method assumes that the effect of each mental operation is additive and that it is possible to isolate the effect of a single mental operations by comparing two tasks that differ only by the presence or assence of that mental operations (see Mental chronometry for additiona information on Donders' experiment).
Posner applied the same subtractive principle to the study of attentional networks using PET (Positron Emission Tomography), a neuroimaging technique that produces three-dimensional functional maps of the brain. In Images of Mind, published with Marcus Raichle in 1994, Posner investigated brain localization of cognitive functions by looking at the patterns of brain activation in progressively more complex cognitive tasks.
In 1980 he received the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology
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- Posner, M.I. (2012). Attention in a social world. New York: Oxford University Press.
Book ChaptersEdit
- Petersen, S.E., & Posner, M.I. (in press). The attention system of the human brain: 20 years after. Annual Review of Neuroscience.
- Rothbart, M.K., Sheese, B.E., Rueda, M.R., & Posner, M.I. (2011). Developing mechanisms of self-regulation in early life. Emotion Review, 3/2, 207-213.
- Tang, Y., & Posner, M.I. (2009). Attention training and Attention State Training. Trends in Cognitive Science, 13, 222-227.
- Rueda, M.R., Rothbart, M.K., McCandliss, B.D., Saccamanno, L. & Posner, M.I. (2005) Training, maturation and genetic influences on the development of executive attention. Proc. Nat'l Acad of Sciences USA, 102, 14931-14936.
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References Edit
- Posner, MI (1978). Chronometric Explorations of Mind, Hillsdale, N.J: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
- Posner, MI; Raichle, ME (1994). Images of Mind, Scientific American Books.
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