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Guest columnist
Cantwell can't hide from her position on Iraq
Special to The Times
According to a recent Angus Reid poll, Maria Cantwell's support continues to decline, dropping rapidly to a 5-point lead, from 13 points, over her Republican challenger in just three months.
There is a great deal of disappointment with the senator from what should be her base of support, because her position on Iraq has been and remains indistinguishable from George Bush's.
Her policy is to keep our troops there, trust in the administration to bring about a secure democracy in Iraq and ignore all signs to the contrary. This policy is not only contrary to the will of the Democratic Party in this state, but also against the will of the Iraqi people, the soldiers stationed there and the voters of Washington state.
• When the Iraqi people were polled by the Coalition Provisional Authority in 2004, 55 percent said that the U.S. soldiers should leave immediately.
• When the British Ministry of Defense polled the Iraqis in 2005, an overwhelming 82 percent were "strongly opposed" to the presence of coalition troops. While less than 1 percent of the population believed coalition forces were responsible for any improvement in security, 67 percent of Iraqis felt less secure because of the occupation by coalition forces.
• A Zogby poll released in February showed, "An overwhelming majority of 72 percent of American troops serving in Iraq think the U.S. should exit the country within 2006."
• And the Republican organization, Strategic Vision, released a poll of Washington state likely voters taken in April. That poll shows 55 percent of respondents favor an immediate withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Iraq within six months.
In supporting a stay-the-course policy on the war, Cantwell risks her office and endangers our soldiers, all because she trusts the administration's Iraq strategy more than she trusts her party, the Iraqis, the soldiers or the voters.
In our form of government, an elected official has the right to ignore his or her constituency. The voters can try persuasion, but when that fails, they must make a choice. Given that the two candidates for Senate with statewide visibility and adequate resources both support the war, people opposed to the war face a challenge.
What we cannot do is allow any candidate to bury this issue. Iraq is not just one issue out of many. It is a war. We bombed and invaded a nation that was no threat to us. More than 100,000 Iraqis and more than 2,400 American soldiers are dead, with several times that number maimed and traumatized. Hundreds of billions of dollars are lost and several times that amount will be lost over time. We have left the nation of Iraq a polluted ruin, torn by civil strife, and it is getting worse.
This was a war caused by political leaders like President Bush and Sen. Cantwell. It continues on with no end in sight because those leaders believe they won't be held accountable.
In a guest column ("The year of transition in Iraq" Seattle Times op-ed, May 4), Cantwell gave advice to the president, the leaders of Iraq and the world — advice no one will listen to. It is her vote in the Senate that speaks in terms that will be heard. And those votes have inextricably linked her to all the death and suffering this war has caused and will continue to cause.
I will not offer the senator advice, which I am sure will go unheeded. It is my vote that will speak the only language she will hear. And, I for one will not vote for any candidate who supports the continuation of the war. To do so would make me an accomplice to the suffering caused by this war; and unless candidates understand that their support of the war ensures their electoral loss, the war will continue.
The senator hides her unlimited support for the war by the flowery phrase "a year of transition" for Iraq. If she persists in ignoring the will of her party, the voters, the soldiers and the people of Iraq, I fear it will be a phrase she will come to regret.
The Rev. Rich Gamble is pastor of Keystone United Church of Christ in Wallingford and member of the Interfaith Network of Support for the People of Iraq, www.concernforiraq.org
Copyright © 2006 The Seattle Times Company
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.As Administrative Director for Sounds Write Productions, a major publisher and distributor of contemporary Jewish music, a lot of CDs comes across my desk. Most of them are very nice, a few I really like – but most don't stand out from the crowd in any way and after a quick listen it's on to the next, with no significant lasting impressions. When I first popped SoulAviv's third recording, "Soul Service," into my player, though, I knew right away that we were in completely different territory.
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"So you're still breastfeeding him?"
"And he's nearly four?"
"And did I hear you say he sleeps in your bed too?"
"You might have done."
"Oh my. You know, you have to let him go at some point. It's just not healthy to keep him smothered like that. It's not good for him! And I dread to imagine the state of your marriage!"
Did the above conversation feel familiar to you? Perhaps you've heard the same worries from a multitude of people over and over again?
They are concerned. They worry you are creating a narcissistic psychopath who is going to end up on the news all because he breastfed and co-slept until he was five. I get it, I really do. This fear is pushed on us from every which way. Independence is championed and our children will never gain that independence if we don't push them towards it, right?
Well, no actually, this fear based belief is utterly wrong.
You see, we humans have been doing precisely the same thing for hundreds of thousands of years. And it has worked. We have breastfed for many years, we have shared our beds with our young. And somehow we have avoided creating damaged and disturbed children along the way.
We think that we need to encourage independence, but the truth is, when we push our children away, they only crave us so much more. They KNOW their place is with you, and they fight to be there. They resist weaning, they turn bedtime into pandemonium because it is not the natural path for them to sleep alone. They know this with every fibre of their being, so why don't we?
When we force independence early, a child is thrown into an unsatisfying, insecure place. He is pushed before he is biologically ready to do things that no child in the history of the human race has ever done. He is so consumed with his unsatisfied needs he can barely focus on anything else. He has no time or energy to focus on development, on creativity or discovering his talents. His energy is entirely focused on getting the thing he wants more than anything – Attachment.
People are afraid of this attachment though. The overly sexualised culture we live in blurs our instincts and makes us see breastfeeding an older child as something wrong and disturbing. We are torn between what is natural and what we are told is right and appropriate.
We are fearful. We are fearful that our child will never learn to stand alone. We are fearful that we will be persecuted. We are fearful that we are damaging our babies. But the damage comes, not from continuing in the proven parenting style of our ancestors, the damage comes from the new "detachment parenting" beliefs which have been pushed by so called experts in the last few centuries.
When a child has a strong attachment and a secure base to begin with, they can thrive. They can focus their energies on developing, on following their passions, on working at their own pace, safe in the knowledge that they can always come back to you when they need you. They can develop confidence in their abilities and grow just as nature intended.
When we push independence before the child is ready, we send a frightened, insecure child into the world. Little wonder then that they display behavioural difficulties, aggression, anger and all those other symptoms that come from being insecure in their attachments.
We need to open our eyes to the cultural mistruths we have been fed. We need to listen to our child, not the media, not the interfering strangers, nobody else.
And what of the state of our marriages? Yours is not for me to comment on, but my personal experience is that when the parent child relationship is strong and flourishing, this brings more joy and happiness for the whole family.
When myself and my husband decided to let our son choose when he would leave the family bed, it felt as though an enormous pressure had been lifted from our lives. We no longer had to worry or to analyse the situation, we were free. This led to greater peace within our own relationship. Love breeds love. Animosity breeds animosity. Detachment within the parent child relationship affects the family as a whole. As you close yourself off to your child's needs, it becomes difficult to remain open to those of your partner.
You don't have to choose between your partner and your child. We have created an environment of family centred parenting, all of our needs are valid, all of our needs are prioritised. We are all winners here.
Your instincts may be buried and blurred but search hard enough and you will rediscover them. You will throw off the cloak of fear and uncertainty, and you will find that you are a competent, confident, able parent equipped with the knowledge passed down to you since the beginning of time. You will find a connection and trust in your child you never thought possible. And when you see it for yourself, you will know that there was never anything to be afraid of.
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This is a fascinating story of a Christoph Rehage who took the initiative to record his face without shaving it while walking almost 3000 miles (4500 kilometers) though china. The journey took him almost one year on his foot.
As he was asked why he had stopped his journey, Christoph said, "I wanted to gain back my life. I had to regain control over myself, eliminate the inner boss that was telling me what to do. A lot of people look at the video thinking "I want to be free like that guy!" – but they don't realize that I was driven by something, and maybe I was losing control over it."


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Solar power is a fascinating subject and to newcomers can be a little confusing. Hopefully our FAQ's below can answer your queries. If you have any other concerns, be sure to contact us and one of our expert consultants will provide you with answers.
1. How long will my solar panels last? [back to top]
Photovoltaic solar panels have been stringently tested over the decades. There is a small reduction in power output with age mostly due to dulling of the glass surface. Solar panels are expected to last 30 to 40 years.
2. What about the inverter, how long will it last? [back to top]
Electronic components such as the inverter are the most sensitive. With normal use, and as long as the system installed has been properly designed and the inverter is not overloaded, the inverter should last 15 years or so before requiring service. The top brand inverters offer extended warranties for up to 20 years.
3. What does grid connect mean? [back to top]
Grid connect solar is only available where grid electricity is available. The electricity produced by your solar installation directs the power back into the electricity grid. The electricity grid basically behaves like a big battery that stores the power your system produces. The solar panels send DC electricity to the inverter which converts it to AC electricity (usually all your household appliances run off AC electricity). By supplying power to the grid, in most cases the property owner receives a credit or a payment for that electricity. This may be in the form of a government subsidised grid feed-in tariff or a wholesale payment from the energy provider.
4. What affects the amount of solar energy produced? [back to top]
As solar energy is basically radiation from the sun, more energy is available in the summer months. Regardless of the seasons, the amount of energy generated will be affected by the amount of contamination (such as dust and moisture) in the air, the amount of cloud cover and any shading of the solar panels. The average solar energy converted to electricity in most areas within Australia has been calculated to an average of around 5 hours a day. Slight variations will occur dependant upon the installation of the system.
5. What about roof orientation. Is north really better? [back to top]
Yes it is if you live in the southern hemisphere… A system with solar panels facing in a northerly aspect will be the most efficient resulting in a higher production of electricity. However, all is not lost if you don't have a northerly aspect on your roof. It just takes a little ingenuity to design an efficient system on an east west aspect.
6. How do I know if my building is suitable for a solar power system? [back to top]
There are a number of things to consider before ascertaining whether or not your property is a good solar site. Orientation, available space, shadows and your current electricity usage all have to be calculated into the equation. Regardless, just about every property is suited for renewable energy of some kind.
7. What does it cost to install a grid connect solar power system? [back to top]
Cost will vary according to the size of the system. Any available government rebates would be deducted from these estimates. A small system of around 1.5kW starts at around $6,000.00. If you have a large home consuming large amounts of power, a system to provide all your electricity needs could well rise to over $25,000.00. With the cost of electricity skyrocketing, most systems will still pay for themselves within 6 to 8 years. Call us to find out how.
8. What is a grid feed-in tariff? [back to top]
A grid feed in tariff is where your solar energy system is connected to the electricity grid and the property owner is paid for the electricity their system generates by a utility or government agency. There are two different types of tariffs, net feed-in and gross feed-in. A net feed-in tariff pays for any surplus energy created by the system. A gross feed-in tariff pays for all the electricity produced by the system.
9. What size system should I install? [back to top]
The answer to this question is three fold, as there are three different scenarios to consider.
We suggest contacting us (see our contact page) and discuss your situation with one of our professionals who can give you the best advice based on your power usage and budget.
Over and above the installation of renewable energy, it is a worthwhile exercise to implement energy efficient strategies. Using energy efficient lighting and appliances will significantly reduce energy costs. With the cost of power these days, it would be wise to look at these strategies.
10. What warranty can I expect from SunSmart Solar? [back to top]
11. What's the difference between monocrystalline, thin film or polycrystalline solar panels?
[back to top]
There isn't a lot of difference between monocrystalline and polycrystalline panels. Monocrystalline is slightly more efficient and therefore the panel is slightly smaller than a polycrystalline panel. Cost per watt is similar so roof space is usually the deciding factor as to which panel is used. Thin film panels are much larger again and are considered a more efficient panel in shady conditions. Unless your property suffers from shade we would strongly recommend monocrystalline for grid connect situations.
12. What affects the installation costs? [back to top]
A standard installation rate is based on the system being installed on a single storey pitched metal roof in close proximity to the meter box, with no additional or major work required in the meter box. Additional costs will be incurred for a flat or tiled roof, two storey building, fitting solar panels on more than one plane, or any equipment/meter box upgrades and extended warranties.
13. What about protection for my system? [back to top]
Most insurers will allow you to include the system under your home and contents insurance. If in doubt, contact your insurer.
14. Can I upgrade to a larger system down the track? [back to top]
This is a simple, but at the same time complex question. If you install a system with the intention to increase to a larger system in the future, you need to research your initial installation. It's easy to say "just add a few more panels" but if you haven't planned for it, you may be in for a shock.
In most cases, the inverter will also need to be upgraded, which is an expensive exercise. So you've planned in advance and installed a larger inverter in anticipation of upgrading... Also a bad decision as an underpowered system will be extremely inefficient until you upgrade. If you really want to take this approach, then we suggest taking a good look at the inverter specifications.
15. What happens on cloudy days? [back to top]
On cloudy days with a grid connect system any deficit will be drawn from the mains grid.
16. Is there any maintenance involved? [back to top]
A solar photovoltaic system is virtually maintenance free. The face of the solar panels are treated and clean themselves every time it rains. Every year or two it may be necessary to give the panels a clean with a soft broom.
17. Is it a reliable investment? [back to top]
A solar energy system has no moving parts, making it one of the most reliable investments of tangible product on the planet. With experts predicting the cost of power to increase by 15 to 20% per annum for the next 7 years, the return on investment will increase substantially each year. You will be hard pressed to find a better investment that not only saves you money, but helps our environment. It makes good sense.


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2 Channel Tools
A general toolkit for monitoring and adjusting 2-channel signals within CEDAR Cambridge™
The 2 Channel Tools provide a toolkit for monitoring and manipulating stereo signals within CEDAR Cambridge. You can apply the meters and tools to any two channels from the eight provided by the system.
Lissajous and Balance metering
The graphic display provides a Lissajous figure plus a balance meter with a range of 30dB in either direction.
Allows you to specify the gain differential between the two channels.
Auto Balance
Maintains the balance of the channels such that the output signal remains centred.
Output Modes
Normal, Mono sum, Mono difference.
MS Encode and decode
Creates an M-S pair with output channel A carrying the A+B signal, and output channel B carrying the A-B signal. You can invoke two instances of the tools with processing modules lying between them to generate a wide range of M-S effects such as stereo width enhancement.


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White equals total reflection. It is the complete opposite of black which is total absorption. Just as uncompromising as black white gives a room a heightened perception of space and is said to reduce any nagging feelings of disappointment or drudge. This is why we deem it the best colour for the kitchen where the most onerous tasks take place.
A predominantly white interior gives a feeling of space and cleanliness. Although too much white can feel sterile and cold. The addition of a few pops of colour and varying the temperature and tone of white will stop it from feeling bland or unwelcoming.
Here are some kitchens that have used white to great affect..
This sleek polished white kitchen is a cleaning haven. Beautifully framed by black details.
The whiteness of this kitchen is tempered by the textural details. Painting an old brick wall white makes it feel modern and fresh and highlights the tactile surface. We love the wooden cupboard doors in this kitchen and think it really warms up the white. This kitchen is from a small living space in Antwerp which was designed by the architect Katrien Van Doven.
The combination of white metro tiles and off white cupboards makes the kitchen feel warm and welcoming. The industrial quality of the concrete surfaces provides a great contrast with the shiny metro tiles.
If you like this look shop our collection of white kitchen accessories and invite a bit of white into your kitchen.


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Of Tolling Bell I ask the cause?
"A Soul has gone to Heaven"
I'm answered in a lonesome tone --
Is Heaven then a Prison?
That Bells should ring till all should know
A Soul had gone to Heaven
Would seem to me the more the way
A Good News should be given.
Poet: Emily Dickinson
Poem: 947.
Of Tolling Bell I ask the cause?
Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Year: Published/Written in 1955
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Title: 오! 필승 봉순영 / O! Pil-seung Bong Soon-yeong
Chinese Title : OH 必勝奉順英
Also known as: Oh! Feel Young, Feel so young
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2004-09-13 to 2004-11-02
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:50
Oh Pil Seung is a free-spirited, but somewhat lazy regular joe who suddenly finds himself heir apparent to a top-level logistics company! With rivals and detractors simply waiting for him to foul up, will Pil Seung be able to rise to the challenge? Or will white-collar intellectuals and their snobby ways force this blue-collar everyman out?
Ahn Jae Wook as Oh Pil-seung
Chae Rim as Bong Soon-young
Ryu Jin as Yoon Jae-woong
Park Sun Young as Noh Yoo-jung (Pil-seung's assistant)
Extended Cast
Choo Ja Hyun as Huh Song-ja
Moon Chun Sik as Bong Jin-pyo (Soon-young's brother)
Yeo Woon Kye as Chairwoman Shin (Pil-seung's grandmother)
Jang Yong as Mr. Yoon (Jae-woong's father)
Lee Jung Gil as Bong Chang-soo (Soon-young's father)
Kim Hae Sook as Park Ok-ja (Soon-young's mother)
Yoon Sung Hoon as Suh Young-suk (Pil-seung's chauffeur)
Shin Dong Wook
Choi Yong Min
Jung Suk Yong
Kim Seung Wook
Lee Sung Min
Park Soo Hyun
Production Credits
Director: Ji Young Soo
Producer: Kim Chul Kyu
Writer: Kang Eun Kyung
28 Responses to "Oh! Pil Seung And Bong Soon Young"
1kendra Says:
December 20th, 2006 at 2:48 pm
this show is quite interesting.. especially anjaewook.. i may say i am 1 of his fans.. but i prefer songhyegyo
2ParachuteAgent Says:
January 25th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Chae Rim is so cute, although she has married and divorced in real life. Round face and round eyes, cute expression.
3cj Says:
September 1st, 2007 at 12:04 pm
i love Noh Yoo Jeong(Park Sun Young) and Oh Pil Seung(Ahn Jae Wook)! i hope they'll have their own drama. great tandem!
4jillianne Says:
October 16th, 2007 at 11:05 am
i love ahn jae wook and park sun young. i hope they were the featured tandem in this drama. 🙁 i hope they would have their own drama. 🙂 good thing they won the best couple award. 🙂
5lala lilip0p Says:
December 2nd, 2007 at 6:50 pm
love chae rim ;]
6jack Says:
January 27th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
i miss this drama. love ahn jae wook and park sun young sobu. 🙂
7Goong Ju Says:
May 4th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Love this drama. Very simple stroryline but it's nice. Love RYU JIN & CHAE RIM.
8Lumi Says:
June 20th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
This is my first Ahn Jae Wook drama. I must say I was charmed by him. The plot is similar to many other dramas. It is funny and sweet and the cast is excellent . I liked it very much.
9Kirk Says:
July 7th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
What's name of english song in drama. Whore know. I wanna that song
10Mike Says:
August 3rd, 2008 at 8:09 am
Great acting. Chae Rim is so sweet. Can't get tired of watching her. Agn Jae Wook is a good actor.
The story was only Ok, but it held your interest.
11abulz Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 11:29 am
OST Oh! Feel Young List :
01 . 180rpm ~ The Theme Of '오!필승 봉순영' [Instrument]
02 . 멋대로 맘대로
03 . Epilogue ~ [女]
04 . 나만의 것
05 . 내가 더 사랑할께 (행복한 이유)
06 . 헤어지자는…거짓말
07 . Only U
08 . 나만의 것 [Instrument]
09 . The Way Of Life
10 . 난 왜
11 . Epilogue ~ [男]
01. 180 RPM (The Theme of 'Oh! Pil Seung Bong Soon Young')
02. mut dae ro mam dae ro – Kim Gil Joong
03. Epilogue (Pil Seung's Version) – Kim Yun Woo
04. na man eh gut – Kim Ki Won
05. haeng bok han ee yoo – Oh Suk Joon
06. he uh ji ja neun… guh jit mal – Kim Yun Woo
07. Only U – Jo Sung Min
08. na man eh gut (Instrumental Feat. Son Moo Hyun)
09. The Way of Life – Oh Suk Joon
10. nan wae – Jang Hee Young
11. Epilogue (Original Version)
12munuk Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I can't watch online:((
13Sasha Says:
January 16th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Terrible drama… main actress wasn't lovable at all… Assistant was much better… I wouldn't recommend this!
14TANIA Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 3:38 am
i love the song "the way of life"
somebody have the lyrics?
please tell me!
15Pea-gregoria Says:
November 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
oh feel very interesting i love everybody in the drama especially the three musketers
16ten_ten Says:
December 1st, 2009 at 2:12 am
anyone can tell me where to download the ost???
17yuri Says:
December 30th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
hate the stupidity of the characjuter bong soong young…. i prefer of noh yoo jung she's very cool.
18tina from Ghana Africa Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
i cant get enough… the drama is soo cool is just some part which is boring but all the same is a nice drama.
19made Says:
June 6th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
does anyone know how was the rating of this drama when it was airing in korea? i felt sad knowing that ahn jae wook got depressed because of his unsuccessful drama, I Love You although i'm not his fan.. but still.. i want to cheer him up in his fanclub.. does anyone can answer my question?
20mutiara Says:
June 17th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I love this couple… they did a great job… well done!
21mel Says:
June 22nd, 2010 at 2:37 am
is this drama great to watch?
22ontak Says:
June 25th, 2010 at 3:31 am
i love korean drama,, can i have a download link of this?
23nh Says:
June 29th, 2010 at 9:02 am
i love korean drama espesially played by ahn jae wook!
24cj Says:
June 29th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
i miss this korean drama :(( noh yoo jung should have been's Pil Seung's partner.
I want Park Sun Young and Ahn Jae Wook to have a drama together with them as the lead characters. 🙂
25kitty_vn Says:
August 14th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
park sun young's dramas are always the best. love all her drama
26louis vuitton Says:
October 8th, 2010 at 8:55 am
i miss this drama. love ahn jae wook and park sun young sobu. 🙂
27hericka aldridge Says:
May 2nd, 2011 at 12:00 am
i love this movie!
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Quiet (not the book about Introverts)
It's been quiet around here, not because I haven't been playing WoW, but because I haven't been doing much of note in the game.
I stopped raiding because our raid team's schedule just didn't work for me in the long run. Two late nights in a row did not add up to a happy Shoryl. Unfortunately, raiding is a thing that I really enjoy doing, (along with leveling dwarves, running old content, and… you know the drill); so I needed to figure out what I was going to do about the raiding thing.
After I got myself on the Twisted Nether Blogcast, then went to a round table again in a later episode, I started listening to a whole lot of podcasts. That led to my guest appearance on the Girls Gone WoW podcast to talk about the races of Azeroth. And next week, I'll be sitting down to chat with Leeta at Behind the Avatar.
But all that podcast listening led me down a thoughtful path as well. The reason I moved to Whisperwind was to raid, and I needed to decide how I am going to deal with raiding in Legion. All those podcasts up there: a bunch of them have something in common: Convert to Raid, a mega-guild on Aerie Peak-US. This is not to disparage the other podcasters, but sometimes trends have their reasons.
As it turned out, there happened to be a meetup mentioned on twitter by some of those podcasters, that was going to be local to me. So I decided to trundle myself off on the Saturday after Christmas and take a moment to see if I was just being a fan-girl, or if there might be some sort of common ground. What I found was a group of very warm and friendly people, willing to bring me into the fold. It felt a lot like my youth, when I hung out on bulletin boards (there I go, showing my age), and users would meet at restaurants for an evening of hanging out with people who got them. This is, in fact, my tribe.
So, moving various toons to Whisperwind was a pricey endeavor. But now, I have 8 level 100 toons, as well as a mage at 90. The prospect of spending $200 to actually move my dwarves to the new server is just not good sense for me right now. So I started thinking, and have decided to use gold to buy sub time, while using that money that would have been spent on my sub to move the toons. A plan was born.
Gurdrid went first, after a re-rolled Kemodhne scoped the guild a little bit more. The downside is that Breige is going to have to change her name to Briege, and Grianna will be changing to Griana. I suppose I can't complain that only 2 of 10 names were taken, especially when several of them were modifications of the randomizer.
I am still not absolutely certain what will happen with raiding, but the new guild has a multitude of raiding teams, and a pretty easy system for starting your own. We'll see what happens when we get a little closer to Legion.
Eirid, in Proper Warlock Attire
I don't know what the deal is with putting warlocks in skull/bone motifs, but I think only affliction warlocks really seem that type. Instead, I put some pieces from various sets together. I think she comes across as "misunderstood" pretty well.
Invoker's Belt of Final Winter
Legion is Coming
Disclaimer: I am not going to talk about specifics. The only thing I'm going to say about the trailer is: Amazing! What I am going to talk about is my feel for what we learned at Blizzcon. If you don't want this kind of spoilers, then move on to the next post or blog, this one is not for you.
Spoiler Free Version: Lots of things look amazing. There are several significant quality of life improvements. There are several good ways to feel social again. It really looks like the devs took a lot of time and thought through the mistakes of past expansions, trying to take the good of these things and center the game on the character again. I even think this expansion will be more alt-friendly than WoD.
On to the Juicy Details
A Boost and a Pet
A while ago, Rho of Realm Maintenance did a little contest. To enter, you had to write an email and send it in. The subject was what you liked about Blizzcon. My submission follows (note, there are "technical spoilers" in my replies. Nothing story related, just some of the expected game mechanics coming):
I watched Blizzcon via the Virtual Ticket, and because I had other things going on (like taking new kittens to get their booster shots), I had to pick my live panels carefully. On Friday night, I watched the Opening Ceremonies and Legion panel after the fact; and I have to say that listening to that first overview panel was a bit underwhelming. It felt like a slightly more indepth version of what we learned at Gamescom. On the other hand, I loved looking at the art concepts because my Mom is an artist. I can only imagine artists who aspire to working at Blizzard taking that information and trying to create their art with those templates and concept pieces.
On Saturday, I watched the Legion dev panel live, and that's where I really got excited. I'm not sure I can even list all the things that were on my list of "I love this". I'm an alt player, and I had already planned to try and get multiple toons all of their artifact weapons, so I was pretty stoked to learn later that they are giving all of our specs to us. That's pretty awesome.
Then there was Transmog Closet! Not only will we get all that space back, but we'll even get all that retro quest gear back! I'm excited to see how many things I have, since I have two toons with Lorewalking (one with pre-cataclysm Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms version, and the other with post-cataclysm achievements). I do wonder if the "everything from all quests completed" means everything or everything that class would use.
Tabards! I never started collecting tabards because I had no space, so I'm excited to get that new collection going.
New content! I always love the first time I quest through new content, and sometimes also the 2nd through 10th times. I'm excited that I can pick where I want to start, and how I want to progress through the content.
Artifact Weapons, So PRETTY! My favorite is the Prot paladin shield. It's so gorgeous. Love the customizations across the board. I also loved the little snippets of lore about the weapons, making me start to think about how those quest lines are going to play out."
Well, as it turns out, that was the winning submission. The prize was a digital deluxe version of Legion.
Then there was a small snafu. Legion isn't giftable yet. But Rho, being the generous sort, bought Battle.net codes to provide me with the correct sum to be able to do my upgrade myself. These, however, are only available in $20 increments, so I ended up with an extra $10. While it was a suggestion from him that I use the remainder to buy myself a Brightpaw; I thought about it, and decided that it was excellent. I hadn't anticipated winning the extra for a pet, but it makes sense to me to pay that boon forward in some way. Since Brightpaw is the Make-A-Wish charity pet, that fit the theme quite nicely. I get a little something adorable, Make-a-Wish gets the extra donation.
Of course, with the Legion pre-purchase came a 100 boost. I'd already decided to boost Eirid, so up she went to 100, giving me 8 of my 10 girls finished up (Grianna is at 79, and Kemodhne is 35). And with the new level 100 comes the unveiling of her mog. You can come back tomorrow to see that post.
My Week In WoW (November 4-11)
I've decided to stop raiding for what may be the rest of the expansion. I need to get some things in my home life in order, and two nights a week staying up an hour or (usually) more past my bedtime is not working for that. That wasn't the only factor, but the other reasons aren't something I'm comfortable discussing at large. I've spoken with a few people about it, and that's really enough.
Timeless Isle rep is trucking right along. Not as fast as I would "like" but certainly better than not at all.
No dwarves this week.
Grianna broke 60 and headed into Outland. She's rolled into 64 now, and is just about to embark into Nagrand. Since she's out of rested XP, leveling moves to Kemodne for at least a few days.
Kemodhne rolled around to 30, and headed over to Kalimdor to finish her run to 60. I didn't burn through all of her rested XP, but decided to go run the Circuit of Disappointment instead.
I got the Blizzcon virtual ticket, and really enjoyed the WoW panels, costume contest (though I tuned in just in time to see the announcement of the winners), and watched a few Hearthstone games, both exhibition and championship play. Murkidan is so adorable! I have lots of thoughts about what we saw regarding Legion, but I'm going to hang onto those for another post.
My Week In WoW (October 28 – November 3)
Raiding was pretty similar to last week. No new kills. I did pick up my best-in-slot axe from Kazuun, which was a nice addition to my gear. Also, as mentioned the other day, we acquired a gorgeous mount. That made up for the lack of a mount from a certain horseman who has no head.
I also acquired the new pets and toys from the Hallow's End event, so I am once again caught up on that stuff.
Now that bone collecting is complete, I'm working on Timeless Isle rep for that mount. I just go do the dailies by killing various fiery guys instead of the animals. I do grab rares when I can, but they go down so fast now, that that is near impossible if anyone else sees them first. I did get the Everlasting Kiln toy while killing elites, so that was nice.
The circuit of disappointment – currently Zul'Gurub for both mounts, Karazahn for the infamous reins no one seems to ever get, and Stonecore – yielded nothing this week.
For the second week in a row, a dwarf showed up at the garrison to join the cause. Meet Alasdair Whitepeak
Wait, that wasn't nearly excited enough.
That's better.
Girls Gone WoW did a nifty little contest for their 200th episode, which I participated in. And I was the lucky winner of this:
It's huge! And Beautiful! And I don't think I would want to make it mad. Look at those cunning eyes!
Thank you, EJ and Raven!
My Week In WoW (October 20-27)
And of course, having said I hoped to get back in to play a bit of WoW… my shoulder starts to bother me (don't worry, it's feeling somewhat better now.)
Made it through Socrethar this week, but we had to call it early on Thursday because we only had 10 people and my shoulder started to bother me.
Bone collecting complete! Now to decide whether I want to level Grianna, work on getting my last two shards to get the dragon mount from the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, or go back to the Timeless Ilse. I really ought to get back to leveling, which is probably part of why I'm resisting the project.
Meet Nance Doubleblade, who brings our Dwarven follower total to 18! 7 to go, and we'll have a full complement of dwarves.
I'll be making another podcast appearance at the end of November on Girls Gone WoW. They don't do their shows live, but I'd love for you to weigh in on your thoughts regarding the races of Azeroth, which will be our topic. During the week prior to our recording session, you can Tweet them (or me, I'll pass tweets along), send them email, or leave them voicemail (though I have yet to figure out how that part works.) I'll provide more specific details when I hear more on that part of the show stuff.
My Week In WoW (October 12-19)
Not a lot of WoW happened this week, but hopefully there will be more in the near future.
We slid back on raiding, getting stuck on Xuhl'horac this past week.
We've acquired all three raptors from eggs on the Isle of Giants, and are sitting a bit shy of 3,000 bones.
I didn't get around to the circuit of disappointment, so there's no news on that front. I think that since I don't need to go to Zul'Aman, I may start heading out to Tempest Keep to continue trying for Ashes of A'lar.
Another week with disappointing recruiting options.
My Week In WoW (October 5-11)
We got three first kills this week: Xhul'horac, Socrethar and Tyrant Velhari. We only had time for a couple of pulls on Mannoroth, but clearly the nerfs helped us out quite a bit. (Though there is a lot of talk that those three are not difficult bosses once everyone understands the mechanics) No loot for me this week, but we only DE'd a few items (mostly when we went back to the beginning of the raid), and I think a few two-piece and four-piece bonuses were completed in the raid. That always helps.
I also finished the Draenor Angler achievement, and so have Nat Pagle in my garrison.
I took a trip to Zul'Aman to get the guaranteed drop of the War Bear. Otherwise, the circuit of disappointment was, well, disappointing. After that I headed off to the Isle of Giants to feel badass and farm some bones. After collecting around 1000, I got a primal egg, which dropped the Reins of the Black Primal Raptor. My method going forward will be to collect bones until I get an egg, then wait to see what I get from the egg. Her second trip to the Isle of Giants netted around 1200 bones before getting the egg.
I also spent some time looking for more Skyshards. It's a pretty fast grind, but a few people were out doing it. I'm going to start taking Potions of Luck along, just for the extra funds.
I'm working on using up all the Garrison Resources my various alts collect. I send out followers on missions that net gold, items for sale or resources (or in some cases, follower gear tokens) and then purchase Smuggled Sack of Gold until they're back down around 500 resources. The average per sack is 25g, so it can turn a nice profit every few days if you're good about picking up your resources. Note that this is purchased at the Trading Post, so you may need to build one of those. If this continues to work in Legion, all of my alts will wait in their Garrisons creating cash until it's their time to go back to Azeroth.
No new dwarves showed up for recruitment this week.
Collection of mats will probably start in earnest next week, but some of the Pandaria ones were acquired by Breige while hunting Skyshards.


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Could it be daddy issues? The resemblance is remarkable. We're just asking questions here, folks.
The Prime Minister was slammed for ignoring Castro's many human rights abuses describing the communist as a "remarkable" and "larger than life leader".
In his statement he added that he knew his "father was very proud to call him a friend and I had the opportunity to meet Fidel when my father passed away".
But now a bizarre theory has surfaced online which claims that his dad, former Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau, is not his dad and he was the result of an affair his mum had with Castro.
Numerous users on Twitter have posted images the Cuban dictator and Justin Trudeau, pointing out similarities between the two.
One user posted: "Today's episode of "2016 Literally Can't Be Any Weirder," theory that Justin Trudeau is not the son of Trudeau Sr, but the late Fidel Castro".
Castro / Trudeau—Prima facie case (literally) that Fidel is Justin's dad. Last pic is Pierre Trudeau. #CastroTrudeau'sDad pic.twitter.com/O1QI9yj2zW
— Peter Wallace (@PeterWallaceAU) November 28, 2016
Well, since Cuba was among the world's leader in healthcare and medicine (tee-hee), we're sure some of the monster's DNA was saved and the Canadian nitwit is willing to undergo a test, right?
It couldn't get any better, could it? @Geoff_Fraser pic.twitter.com/veAOE33zow
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The Legal Sector
We define the legal arena in the following way. The core is made up of public mechanisms in the form of institutions, laws and other regulations dealing with both civil law and measures against crime. Its main objective is to strengthen the functioning of states governed by the rule of law, that is by legislative processes and national institutions in the judicial system like the ministries of justice and home/internal affairs, the courts, public prosecutors and the police service, prisons and correctional services, the institution of the ombudsman, legal training and similar key institutions. Lawyers are clearly included in our definition of the judicial sector. In the legal arena we also include those parts of civil society which function mainly as pressure groups to strengthen the rule of law in different respects. The project document does not necessarily reflect the views of the Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency, Sida. Four methods reports have been published: - The Political Institutions (SIDA3969en) - Participation in Democratic Governance (SIDA3968en) - Good Governance (SIDA2845en) - The Legal Sector (SIDA3790en) Furthermore, a summary of the four methods reports was published in 2003; Digging Deeper (SIDA2950en).


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Parenting can be hard, so we're always on the look out for a hack to make the job that bit easier (and maybe even give ourselves a break).
Thankfully, some generous dads are sharing their best innovations on Instagram, with everything from using dumbbells to help their baby sleep, to using recycling bins to teach them to walk.
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Butler guard Rotnei Clarke was 6-for-20 from the field as the game clock ticked down on what looked like it would be the Bulldogs' second loss of the season. They trailed Marquette, 71-69, with only 10 seconds remaining and Clarke shuffling his way through multiple defenders.
Clarke took an outlet pass from Khyle Marshall and was met by two defenders at half court. He made a quick crossover move and headed to his right.
With only one second left, Clarke finally rifled the ball toward the rim as a Marquette player stretched out to block the fading attempt. It didn't make any difference. Clarke's shot went in and his teammates mobbed him. See it for yourself.


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Dogs are man's best friend, but not all are children's best friend. Here is a list of the best and worst choices of dog breeds for kids. But remember, dogs and children should only be together when a parent is supervising them.
The problem with children and dog compatibility is in different aspects:
- Kids aren't aware of when they are hurting the dog: they pull their ears and tail, squeeze them, etc. Some dogs don't tolerate this and may growl or bite.
- Children don't understand the dog's signals and may be too pushy and insistent with the dog. More independent dogs don't like too much attention.
- Children are fragile and big clumsy dogs may knock them down while playing.
- Small dogs are fragile as well and this case, children can hurt the dog while playing.
Breed Requirements
The dog breeds more suited for children should be extremely patient. The dogs should be capable to endure the kids' mistreatment without reacting. Although they aren't saints, there are some breeds that are generally tolerant.
Unlike most people may thing, big dogs are generally more docile and calm with kids. Smaller dogs tend to be snappy.
However, some big dogs are very clumsy until they reach adulthood. This can be a problem if the owner allows rough playing.
Best breeds
These breeds are the most suited from children of all ages.
American Staffordshire Terrier – Although it's bad boy reputation, these dogs are only aggressive towards other dogs and are very tolerant with children. However, they like to be the only dog in the family.
Bobtail – Known to be the kids "nanny", they are very tolerant and calm. However, they require daily brushing.
Hound dogs: Beagle, Bloodhound, Harrier, Irish Wolfhound and American Foxhound – Playful and tolerant, but very energetic. They aren't apartment dogs. The Irish Wolfhound is very big, one of the tallest breeds, so beware of rough playing.
Boxer – A guard and a friend, handles very well with kids.
Portuguese Water Dog – Active, yet elegant, it is a very tolerant dog with children.
Collie, Rough and Smooth, and Bearded Collie – Patient with kids, they demand a lot of care with the hair.
Retiervers: Golden, Labrador and Flat Coated – The sweet disposition of these dogs precedes them. The Ladrabor is however a very clumsy and excitable dog and may be necessary to keep the playing in order.
Havanese – It's one the smaller dogs most suitable for children. It is more reliable than most small breeds.
Hovawart, Newfoundland and St. Bernard – Calm and gentle, they endure the worst abuse from children. They are also very clumsy and their big size should be a concern.
Mastiff – This powerful guard is quite gentle with children. However it needs a strong socialization and isn't a dog for inexperienced owners.
Pug – Small and not as nervous as the other small breeds, it lives well with children.
Other suited breeds
These dog breeds are also suited to live with children, since they also have a very high tolerance rate, but they aren't as patient as the above. Yet, they fit perfectly in the environment of a family, especially if they need to deal with children that are already able to walk.
- Basset Hound
- Bichon Frise
- Boston Terrier
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- Bull Terrier
- Serra de Aires Mountain Dog
- Cocker Spaniel English and American
- Dalmatian
- Pomeranian
- German shepherd
- Portuguese Podengo
- Schnauzer Standard
- Setter Inglês
- Shar Pei
- Japanese Spitz
- Springer Spaniel English and American
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Viszla
Breeds not suited for children
These dogs are wonderful companions, but they don't like to be treated roughly or to be constantly harassed. There are always exceptions and the ability to children and dogs live together depends on how kids and dogs are raised. These are however, more suited dogs to adults or even teenagers and many of these breeds are amongst the best for elderly people.
- Alaskan Malamute
- Teckel
- Poodle Standard and Toy
- Chihuahua
- Chinese Crested Dog
- Chow Chow
- Japanese Spaniel
- Tibetan Spaniel
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Llhasa Apso
- Pekingese
- Miniature Pinscher
- Saluki
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Tibetan Terrier
- Weimaraner
- Yorkshire Terrier
When choosing a dog, bear in mind all the other characteristics of the breed. If you don't have time to exercise correctly a hound, for example, he will become frustrated and destructive, compromising his reliability with children. Parents should also know that dogs are irrational and shouldn't be with children on the same room without supervision.
Children that grow up with dogs find in them a best friend, confident and a emotional support. Realizing that there are limits on dealing with others makes children more responsible, balanced and less egocentric. Growing up with a true friend is in fact one of the best thing a parent can give to a son.
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You Probably Need a Will, So Here's How to Have That Potentially Awkward Conversation with Your Family
Remember, if you die without a will, the state will determine who inherits
In this day and age it is pretty inevitable that at some point one of your friends will probably go through a divorce. Part of being a good friend is cheering your friend up when life gets rocky, am I right? The thing is, as I learned from my own divorce, half the things that people say to cheer you up can actually make you feel worse. If you have never been through a divorce yourself, you might not realize how the things you are saying might actually be making your friend feel worse. In order to avoid that depressing and all around awkward scenario, these are a few things you should probably avoid saying;
1. "We are all so proud of how you are handling this."
Now I see where you might have been going with this, but what I heard was "Hey, we have all been talking about you behind your back and quite frankly we can't believe you haven't had a mental breakdown yet."
2. "It's so good to see you out."
This one I heard at least five times, and I'm sorry, but I have no idea where you were going with it. Where should I be? Hiding in a closet, eating crackers and wailing up to the skies about how much my life sucks? Yes, I actually enjoy the sunlight just as much as the next girl, not to mention groceries, and I have a job, and all of these things can only be found outside of my closet.
3. "Don't worry, you will find someone else."
This I know was meant to reassure me that I won't be alone forever, but what you are actually telling me is that I'm not good enough on my own, that my life is currently incomplete, but rest assured that is unlikely to be my permanent status. You are also reminding me that I have will now have to start over at the beginning of the dating world and honestly, does anyone really like starting over?
4. "I know my mother has a friend with a single son."
I'll admit it, I'm not against the occasional referred date, but what I don't want is to be handed every single person you know. There is a reason that some of those people are single and parading them in front of me just terrifies me that I really might be alone forever. Give me a chance to actually get divorced before you start sending me your pity dates.
5. "I just don't know how you do it."
I think you were trying to tell me that you admire my strength and ability to be adaptive to my new life, but what I heard was "Your life really sucks and I'm surprised that you are able to wake up every morning and continue on."
6. "My sister's best friend got divorced too and she is doing great now."
OK, well…thanks for sharing. I don't know her, I don't know how that is relevant to me, but thanks for pointing out that someone else on the face of this planet has gone through this horrific ordeal and has lived to tell the tale. Lovely, there is hope for me yet.
7. "Well at least your ex will have your kids every other weekend so you can get a break."
OK, well this really isn't going to make me feel better. Now I'm being reminded that there is the possibility that my kids are going to be bouncing around from different homes and that half the time I won't get to see their sweet little faces -- faces that I love very much. Not to mention that custody schedules are different in every family and your friend might not want to discuss it.
8. Please do not ask me how the divorce is going in front of my kids.
This should be a given, but unfortunately it is not. Chances are your divorcing friend is trying very hard to shelter her children from the dirty details of a family-shattering event and the last thing she needs is to be thrown under your bus of curiosity with her children watching.
9. "I always knew you could have done better."
Again, I see how this was meant to be a compliment, but you are actually telling me that I settled for "less than" and that my judgment was off the first time around.
10. "Do you need anything?"
Yes, I need a lot of things and I just don't know how to tell you because I am mentally exhausted and my pride is a bit broken. Stop by with a meal. If I'm financially struggling, leave a bag of toilet paper and laundry detergent by my front door. Pop over on the weekends to watch my kids for a few hours while you insistently shoo me out the door for a break I might desperately need and not even realize it. I need a lot but I'm not in a place where I can effectively communicate that right now and I might be embarrassed.
So now that I've basically cut out everything that you thought you should say to a friend going through a divorce, does that mean you should fall silent? No. Please do not be one of those "friends" that just fades away because you are uncomfortable and don't know what to say. Be honest with us, chances are this is new to us as well. There is nothing better than hearing "I love you. I don't know what to say, but I want you to know that I'm here for you in any way that I can be."
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- All instructors are certified by the United States Parachute Association and many are world record holders in their respective disciplines
- Over 70,000 student jumps with a perfect student safety record
- Super Twin Otter aircraft capable of carrying 23 jumpers to 14,000 feet in under 20 minutes
- 60 seconds of freefall at 120 mph!
As your Super Twin Otter aircraft reaches your jumping altitude, your instructor tells you its time. Your heart starts pounding from the adrenaline and excitement as you inch closer to the open aircraft door.Key Info>
You peer over the edge and then, in a split second, you are on the most exciting thrill ride of your life with an expert instructor at your side.
As you fly through clouds at over 120 mph, for a full minute, you feel a complete and total sense of freedom not found anywhere else in the world.
Once the canopy opens, and you parachute deploys, you can take in views of the stunning Oregon landscape!
The largest private airport in Oregon, dedicated solely to skydiving! All tandem jumpmasters have earned USPA's highest rating and have thousands of jumps to their credit. You are in good hands! Get ready for the ultimate thrill!
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Essential InformationParticipants must be 18 years of age and weigh less than 230 pounds. This activity requires a moderate level of fitness.
DurationPlan for 4 hours.
Maximum Participants1 person per jump
SpectatorsThere is a spectator area for your family and friends, except the 4-legged kind. There are No dogs allowed on the airport and all children must be with a parent or guardian at all times. Additionally, there is No alcohol allowed during skydiving operations.
Weather DependentThis experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
What To WearWear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Sneakers recommended, no open toed shoes or hiking boots. T-shirts with sleeves are recommended, no tank tops. Jump suits are available at no additional cost.
Booking InformationFor this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 days in advance.
Cancellation PolicyPrior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 14 days prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider
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Can I jump with my friends?
Yes! Sharing the experience with your friends and family is fantastic.
What do I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes (NO open toed shoes or hiking boots or shoes with hooks). On warm sunny days you may choose to jump in shorts and a t-shirt, please note, tank tops or sleeveless shirts are not comfortable under the harness. On colder days jeans and a long sleeved shirt or sweatshirt may be appropriate. No bare feet or sandals are allowed.
What will the skydive feel like?
The sensation of freefall is more like flying than falling, and the parachute flight is quiet and inspiring.
What does my first jump include?
Your first tandem skydive includes:
* Pre-jump instructional class
* One tandem jump harnessed to a professional Instructor
* Approximately one minute of freefall from 13,000 feet
* A scenic 5 to 7 minute parachute flight
* skydiving videos are available for an additional charge
Can I get a video of my jump?
Yes, of course. You can purchase a video for $99.
A 7 - 8 minute film of your skydive, dubbed on to a DVD, edited with music. We expect to film you at various times from when you leave the classroom to after your landing. However, because of the number of variables the only part that we guarantee is the freefall phase. Bonus footage may include climbing into the aircraft, takeoff, the climb to altitude, exit, under canopy and landing.
What kind of parachute will we use?
The parachutes used are specifically designed, large "ram-airs". A ram-air is a high technology "square" parachute, as opposed to the old style round parachutes.
What time will I jump, so my friends can watch?
If you are making a Tandem Skydive, jumps usually begin between 1 and 4 hours after your scheduled class time. The first hour of your day is spent on training and paperwork, so if your friends want to show up a bit later, that is okay. Once your class is trained, we assign groups to aircraft loads. Classes have 1 - 12 people and are comprised of various groups and individual students, so there will likely be more than one airplane flight and not everyone will be on the first load. We suggest you plan 3 - 4 hours for weekday tandem jumps and 4 - 5 hours on weekends.
Can I take my own camera with me?
No. You are too busy with your skydive to look after your cameras. It may very easily get lost or broken and we can not risk dropping it in freefall or under parachute.
What if the weather forecast is bad?
Neither we, nor the weatherman, are 100% accurate at predicting the weather here in the NW. We do not cancel jumps based on the forecast - all weather decisions are made on the day of the jump. We do not jump in the rain or through the clouds, but lots of partly cloudy / partly sunny days are especially great for skydiving, but those days can require long waits, so patience is involved. If you have a question on weather, you can call shortly before you head out for your scheduled time and we'll let you know the status of the day. If for some reason we need to cancel, we'll give you a call.
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Predictive Second-Screen Gaming App for Pro and College Football Complements
CBS Sports Fantasy App Aimed At Every Player On Every Fantasy Site
Sept. 12, 2013 – CBS Interactive announced on Thursday it has expanded its roster of fantasy sports mobile offerings with a new predictive second-screen game app for the 2013 football season. Built and delivered in partnership with PrePlay, the world's leading predictive game studio, the CBS Sports PrePlay Football app will offer an interactive second-screen experience for both pro and college football games, allowing fans to predict every down of every drive in real time.
The app, which is available for free on iOS and Android, is designed to enhance both television and in-stadium viewer experiences by allowing users to compete with friends and other fans in play-by-play predictions as games play out. Fans will be able to predict every play in every professional football game of the regular season and postseason. Up to 15 college football games a week will be available for play prediction on the CBS Sports PrePlay Football app through bowl season. The app will also feature Twitter and Facebook integration, and allow players to connect and compete with friends by comparing picks and chatting directly within the app.
"Football fans are always hungry for more ways to consume content and engage with games on multiple devices," said Jonathan Dube, General Manager of CBSSports.com. "The CBS Sports PrePlay Football App is a social game within a game that will truly enhance the viewer experience for both pro and college football. This is a highly engaging second-screen app that makes watching games even more exciting by letting fans play along."
New CBS Sports Fantasy Football App Sees Significant Growth with Users of All Fantasy Sites
The CBS Sports Fantasy Football App, completely rebuilt and redesigned for this year, is now a content destination for all Fantasy Football players along with CBSSports.com players. The app allows players on every fantasy site to access fantasy football news, stats, projections, analysis and advice with no account required, and has seen significant year-over-year growth since its launch in June. Through the end of August, the app's user base has grown by 43 percent.


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