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After you have received a gift, you may dread writing a personalized thank-you card, but it is important to write the giver to express your appreciation. Creating a gracious thank-you note shows you really value the gift and the thought put into it. Meaningful thank-you notes should not be greeting cards purchased from a store with just a signature. Instead, thank-you notes should have depth, acknowledging your gratitude for the present and showing your appreciation for the giver. Select a notecard for the task as it should be just the right size.
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Address the note to the individual you are writing to thank. Use a salutation such "dear" or "hello" and his name.
Thank the individual for the gift, mentioning what it is. Include information on how you plan to use the gift, especially if you've already used it. For example, write, "Thank you so much for the birdhouse. I cannot wait until the weather gets nicer so I can hang it outside."
Make the individual feel like she is a special part of your life. Make a comment about a past visit or conversation with her, and indicate the next time you hope to talk to or see her. For example,you may write, "I am so glad we got to spend the holidays together this year, and I hope I will see you next summer at the family reunion."
Thank the giver again and sign the card with your name.


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This month, we're exploring all things creative: looking at the relationship between meditation + brainwaves + creativity, and hosting plenty of events to flex our creative muscles. To prep us, we interviewed some of our favourite artists around town to give us some insight about how creativity shows up for them. Today, we have Ralph Escamillan, a local, fierce, dancer whom we partnered with for an event this summer that we haven't stopped thinking about since!
Tell us about what you do!
My Name is Ralph Escamillan and I am a professional dancer, working in commercial movie/tv, Canadian contemporary companies and make my own work under my alias FakeKnot. I am also the founder of Van Vogue Jam, an organisation based on creating workshops and events that share vogue/ballroom culture to Vancouver. Im also an avid collaborator with local artist such as Five Left Leather and Lululemon Lab.
Were you always creative? When did you realize this?
I think ive always been creative… i think everyone is creative…
What is your creative ritual (or perhaps you don't have one)?
I think being alive is my creative ritual.
How would you describe feeling "in flow"/ tapping into "the flow"? When do you know you're there?
I feel the most "in flow" when I can't distinguish the difference between my inner and outer body, when I merge as one being and am able to fill the space outside of myself as well as the inner side of myself simultaneously.
What is the best thing about creating art for a living?
The best this is that I don't need to get paid to create.
What is the trickiest or worst thing?
Trickiest thing would be that getting paid as an artist usually creates compromise and finding the balance with staying alive and creating my work.
If you could experiment with and master any other medium/ form of expression, what would it be? (dance, paint, etc.)
I'd want to be a scientist.
Catch Ralph in action at the next Vogue Ball by VanVogueJam on Dec 14. Details here (link)

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Here And Now
Good morning! Gov. Andrew Cuomo has two events scheduled in western New York. Mayor de Blasio will hold a media availability today.
Your schedule:
At 10 a.m., Al Taylor will announce his candidacy for Assembly, 2569 7th Avenue, Esplanade Gardens, New York City.
At 10:30 a.m., Gov. Cuomo will make an announcement, Fisherman's Landing, 1501 East River Road, Grand Island.
Also at 10:30 a.m., City Council candidate Francisco Moya will reveal his community-driven action plan to improve the lives of seniors and families in LeFrak City. 98-30 57th Avenue, Queens.
Also at 10:30 a.m., Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, will be joined by transit advocates from the Bus Turnaround Coalition and other elected officials for a press conference and rally to demand better bus service in the five boroughs. Warren Street and Broadway bus stop, New York City.
Also at 10:30 a.m., State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball and Hannaford Supermarkets make an announcement and partner to promote local growers, Latham Farms Hannaford, 579 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham.
At 11 a.m., Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and members of the New York City Police Department announce the results of a long-term investigation, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn; 19th floor.
At noon, Mayor de Blasio will hold a media availability, Tweed Courthouse – Room 118, 52 Chambers Street, New York City.
Also at noon, IDC Leader Jeff Klein and Sen. Marisol Alcántara along with state lawmakers and union leaders will push for the governor to sign a tax credit meant to bolster diversity in TV writing. 250 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York City.
Also at noon, Sen. Tony Avella will tout the passage of a bill to strengthen child welfare systems throughout the state by helping children move more quickly through foster care to find permanency with relatives through the subsidized relative guardianship program. 38-50 Bell Blvd, Queens.
At 12:30 p.m., Cuomo will make a second announcement of the day, 133 Calkins Road, Rochester.
Declaring the U.S. will win "in the end," President Donald Trump vowed Monday night to keep American troops fighting in Afghanistan despite his earlier inclination to withdraw. But he insisted the U.S. would not offer "a blank check" after 16 years of war, and he pointedly declined to say whether or when more troops might be sent.
The president outlined the strategy in his first direct address to the nation since taking office in January.
The buildup in Afghanistan is seen as a product of generals pushing Trump to engage in the conflict after months of pledging to announce a new strategy in the decades-long conflict.
Trump's decision puts him in the same boat as his predecessors: There's no easy way out of Afghanistan after years of U.S. involvement in the war-torn country.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was critical of the speech, saying Trump lacks the needed vision for success in Afghanistan.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insisted there's no chance — zero, in fact — that the U.S. will pierce the debt ceiling.
After a collision led to 10 missing sailors, the Navy is taking a pause in some operations to assess safety.
Despite the end of the business councils working with the Trump administration, business leaders may not stray far from the White House.
At a town hall-style event on CNN, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Trump "messed up" his reaction to Charlottesville.
One of New York City's most prominent lawmakers is now calling for the removal of a controversial statue in East Harlem of a doctor who experimented slaves.
A Houston man has been arrested after being accused by authorities of trying to damage or destroy a Confederate statue at a Houston park with explosives.
Disgraced former lawmaker Hiram Monserrate is once again attempting to make a political comeback. He's running for a City Council seat in Northern Queens and facing off against Assemblyman Francisco Moya, who is being backed by the powerful Democratic County machine.
Despite his lead in the polls and in fundraising, Mayor de Blasio says he is preparing for his Democratic primary debate as if he were the underdog.
A long-worked-upon sit-down between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Seneca Nation was scuttled amid allegations by the New York State Gaming Commission that employees were eavesdropped on by the Seneca Gaming Authority.
Kevin Lafferty, who applied last week to replace Carl Paladino as the new Buffalo Public Schools board member representing the Park District, says it's important to have a voice on the board whose children attend school in the district.
An internal investigation at the Dupont Yerkes Chemical Plant has left three members of management without jobs after a notebook surfaced that included doodles of the plant exploding.
It's been about a month now since a ride at the Ohio State Fair fell apart, killing one rider and injuring seven others. As we get set for the start of the Great New York State Fair, the state wants its inspection process to not only be known, but seen.
NYRA is adding new safety measures to the Saratoga Race Course in hopes of stopping the recent stretch of horse deaths at the track.
The first span of the new Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge opens Saturday morning. The New York State Thruway Authority has released details about the traffic plan for drivers to plan ahead.
Mayor de Blasio questioned whether Gov. Cuomo's revived plan for congestion in Manhattan is viable, adding yet another dimension to their long-simmering feud.
A proposal in the New York City Council to rollback a business tax places de Blasio at odds with members of his own party.
The fallout from Daniel Loeb's racially charged remarks aimed at Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins imperils the expansion of Success Academy, the charter school network he's helped fund.
Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell is calling it a career in the Legislature, stepping down after more than 40 years in Albany next month.
Those looking to better understand the president while sleeping in his boyhood home in Queens may be disappointed to find few traces of the Trump family.
As commuters continue their summer-long struggle amid subway upgrades, the question becomes how much longer is the shot-term pain needed to make long-term gains.
New outlet stores might be coming to New York City after a settlement was reached with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office.
Facial recognition technology has led to the arrest of more than 4,000 over the last 6-1/2 years, according to the Cuomo administration.
Cuomo's clemency program is being backed by a coalition of national clemency groups who are endorsing the plan.
Law enforcement nabbed a Virginia man attempting to smuggle more than a half million cigarettes into Brooklyn.
Suffolk County officials are trying to re-open a slaughterhouse on an unused farm — an unusual push for economic development officials on Long Island.
The Long Island Power Authority is mulling a plan that would bring more transparency to utility policy while also having communities pay for the costs of buried lines.
Legislation signed by Gov. Cuomo on Monday allows the village of Hoosick Falls to rollover a $660,000 loan into a long-term bond that will spare taxpayers the burden of paying for the cost of the PFOA contamination in their drinking water.
A Saratoga Springs man, New York National Guard member and Afghanistan war veteran was promoted to major general.
The Indian Ladder trail at Thatcher Park remains closed after a rock fall at the beloved state park.
A power outage at the headquarters of the Public Employees Federation in Latham has forced the closure of the building temporarily.
Actor Ron Perlman is back using the CNY film hub a third time and wants to make more movies in central New York.
After David Bookstaver's "butt dialing" fiasco, top officials in the state's court administration are laying down the law when it comes to taking unexcused absences.
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Football time with Euro 2012.
Not that I am not a real football fan, but when Italy is playing I can't avoid watching it.
Most of the time, in the most recent past, it has been quite painful and depressing but it is my team, I need to watch it. And since a tournament starts all I think is when is going to be next match? (if there is one!)...but also what am I going to drink while watching it?
It is in order to answer to this primary question that I have developed my (quite useless) personal theory: wine does not match football.
It's easy: football is cheap and simple.It doesn't need to much effort to understand it and appreciate it. It is fun but can create quite a bit of stress and sweating if your team is not playing well. So you can't drink wine while watching football. Wine will overpower it. Or alternatively football will distract you from your glass.
Also wine is too alcoholic and will make you sweat even more.
Beer is the right one. Beer is the perfect match with football. A refreshing, plain, light drink lager. Or a tastier and more intense flavoured Ale.
This depending on the country you are and your personal preferences.
On the other hand, red wine is the perfect match with a good novel or a movie and white wine pairs perfectly a sunny day. That's it, it's easy. Who said that we always need food with wine?
Try it with a John Irving's novel or on a sunny terrace in a Mediterranean village and let me know what do you think!
Now that I have bored you with my theory, it's time to try it in practise.
Italy vs England, Peroni vs Ale. I (and I guess you too) already know my choice....
And while getting ready...I cheer my self up with some good memories...(I know tonight it's not going to be like this!!)...


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Free Crochet Baby Patterns
Baby items are one of the most popular crochet patterns to make. I think it might be because crochet lends it hand to some of the prettiest lacy stitches that can be found. Use a baby color and a lacy edging and there is nothing more beautiful.
Here you will find some links to the best free baby crochet pattern sites on the web. I've included lesser known sites that you don't always find. Be sure to check each one out. You won't be sorry.
At these sites you will find everything you need for baby except maybe diapers. Included are bibs, baby blankets and afghans, dresses, hats, sweaters and more. A variety of yarns can be used. Some of the smaller projects like the bibs and booties can be crocheted with scraps of yarn you already have on hand.
This is one of my favorite crochet sites. The site offers all sorts of free crochet baby patterns - hats, bibs, baby afghans and blankets, baby dresses and more.
Crochet this cute pair of mittens for all the babies on your list.
Find pages of links for free crochet baby patterns. You'll find everything from baby bibs, blankets, sweater sets, dresses, layettes, booties, and much more. Pages of links for each item.
The site Patterns for Crochet offers free patterns for everything from baby booties, bibs, sweater outfits and more. Visit the site. You won't be disappointed.
Crochet Baby Booties
Free Crochet Patterns at Hubpages
- How to Find Free Crochet Patterns
I am always amazed how many free crochet patterns I find when I do a search for one on the web. Here is a listing of some of the best sites for free crochet patterns. I think you will enjoy browsing through...
- Free Crochet Baby Cocoon Patterns
Crochet baby cocoons are something new and really useful. Everyone seems to be looking for the crochet cocoon patterns. I hadn't heard of these until my granddaughter became pregnant and a friend sent some...
Wow thank you so much! The Alice Fowler patterns are such a treat too!
My mom will like this article. I am sending it to her.
Great roundup of places for good designs.
Shared with another Hubber, she bookmarked it! :0)
I know someone who crochets gifts for others all the time. Sharing! Great up, voted up


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Adventure with Bodie #4
Camping in West Virginia
4. Day Two: Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob
After a disappointing night at Dolly Sods trying to capture the Milky Way, Bodie, Mike and I woke up early to attempt to capture a beautiful sunrise. The three of us hiked and boulder-hopped to the top of the mountain where we waited for the sun to join us. The three of us got to enjoy the beautiful sunrise in the West Virginia mountains.
After spending some time on the top of Dolly Sods, we returned to camp and ate a quick bite before we explored more of the Bear Rocks Trail. We hiked about 1 and 1/2 miles to a creek before turning around and hiking back to camp. Once we returned, we broke camp and drove to our next stop: Seneca Rocks.
Seneca Rocks is a jagged tuscarora quartzite that draws hikers and rock climbers from all over the county to ascend its steep rock faces. The hike to the top was a great switch back hike, and once at the top, we had a great 360 degree view of the entire valley. Bodie had a great time scrambling up some of the rocks leading to the top. Once it got too steep and too dangerous for him to be out of the backpack, he got to enjoy the ride the rest of the way to the top. Once on the rocks, there is a narrow area path that allows someone to traverse from the top of one side to the other side of the rock formation. One point, the rocks got so narrow that I was not able to make it through with Bodie on my back. After enjoying the view, we hiked back down to the bottom where Mike took us to a small cave. Bodie once again had a great time climbing on all of the rocks before we decided to head to our final stop of the day: Spruce Knob.
Spruce Knob is one of the darkest points on the East Coast, and we were hoping that we would get clear skies to capture the Milky Way. We made camp and went down to the lake to scout a location to best set up our cameras. After hiking almost half way around the lake, we found our location. After another disappointing sunset, things were shaping up for a very clear night. We started shooting around 9:15pm and ended just after midnight. During the night, we did in fact have very clear skies and a very vibrant Milky Way.
Stay tuned for day three of our camping adventure, where we were once again blessed with very clear vibrant skies and finding a cave from which to shoot.


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We got the chance of trying out our new DPAC banner today at the Budget Day protest rally from Trafalgar Sq to Downing St organised by Right to Work and Coalition of Resistance. This is supported by Stop the War, Labour Representation Committee, CND & DPAC.
When we arrived at Trafalgar Sq there was already a good number of people with banners and placards. Some of our fellow activists from the Atos demo were also there. At just a little after 5, we set off – it gave us a fore taste of what it might be like in 3 days time but obviously it was a short route and there were not that many of us. It made me realise that I cannot hold up a banner, drive a wheelchair and tweet at the same time!
We were told that the Tories hid from the protestors that morning and did not turn up – they cancelled. What does that say to us?
We heard a few speeches, I gave mine – we all took photos and networked and went our separate ways fired up for the big day on Saturday.
Photos are at DPAC Flickr.
—–Eleanor Lisney


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Homemade Disco are super excited to be putting on a joint headliner with Rattle and Myles Manley, plus more acts to be added for this daytime show at the Rose Hill
RATTLE are a drum 'n' drum duo who weave and intertwine post-punk, minimalism and experimental rock. They released their debut album in August 2016 via Upset The Rhythm and I Own You Records, which followed with support slots to Animal Collective and The Julie Ruin.
MYLES MANLEY and his band create jittery experimental pop which loosens ya dancin' legs and flutters ya heart. Manley himself has been called "a true maverick" by Clash Magazine and has been celebrated for his "adventurous live shows" by the Irish Times.
Support comes from Sweet Williams.
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|Feb 5th
Matt Cutting Workshop
A workshop for learning the art of matt cutting. A week before our first real meeting of the year.
|Feb 12th
First meeting back, Meet and Greet
We'll open the year with a sausage sizzle and a welcome back. Our 2018 Winners will, hopefully, give us a rundown on how they created their winning images. Our competition Steward, Tania, will go over our competition rules and mounting requirements to comply with VAPS rules.
BYO Drinks
Entries due for Competition 1: Monochrome.
|Feb 26th
CCD @ Our Club
A look at how your camera actually works and some basic maintenance you should perform on your camera and lenses.
Entries do for VAPS Interclub.
|Mar 3rd
|Photo Shoot
City Photowalk
A great opportunity to capture images for our Architecture competition (due March 26). A city photowalk is a wonderful way to see how other members capture their images, to socialise and to learn from one another.
We'll meet at the steps of the State Library, our walk will likely take us around the RMIT (Storey Hall), perhaps the Old Gaol and high rise buildings in A'Beckett St (Reflections). Final route to be revealed on the day.
Location: TBA
|Mar 12th
Judging Competition 1: Monochrome
Judging our first competition of the year. Judging nights are great, not only do you get feedback on your own image, you can see how the judge evaluates the work of others and learn valuable lessons along the way.
Supper night
|Mar 26th
Light Painting with Richard Tatti
Richard's work is very cool. You'll be enthralled by his presentation about light painting.
Entries due for Competition 2: Architecture.
|Mar 31st
APJA Level 1 Judging
We'll be hosting a level 1 class for the APJA's Judging Workshop. Cost and time will be advised closer to the date.
Location: TBA
|Apr 6th
|Photo Shoot
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
We'll be meeting up for a photowalk around the gardens. It should provide plenty of opportunities to try your hand at different photography disciplines including landscape and macro work.
In addition to the gorgeous gardens, we'll have a professional model on hand so our members can try their hand at making portraits with a real live person.
Meet up at Gate C on Anderson Street at 2:30pm sharp.
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens
|Apr 9th
Complementary Colours & Reflections
We'll explore the use of complementary colours in photography and reflections in anticipation of competitions later in the year.
|Apr 23rd
Judging Competition 2: Architecture
Come along and watch the judging of our second competition for the year, learn from the work of others and our visiting judge.
Supper Night
|May 3rd
|Weekend Away
Mansfield Weekend Away
Location: Mansfield
|May 14th
Portraits with Flash and Studio Lights
Let's make art with people and light. We'll run through a few setups and look at the use of light in portraiture. Different lighting for men vs women, and creating mood.
Entries due for Competition 3: Reflections.
Entries due for Camberwell Interclub.
|May 24th
|VAPS Event
VAPS Weekend 2019
Traralgon weekend away. Details to come.
|May 28th
James Smart Storm Chaser
James will be sharing his atmospheric wonders with us. You can take a preview on his site in the Weather gallery.
Entries due of Knox Interclub (Monochrome).
|Jun 9th
|Photo Shoot
Sport Shoot: Equestrian 3-day event at Werribee Park
This even runs from the 6th – 10th June, 2019 with different events each day. The ideal day is the cross-country where the horses run around the whole of Werribee Park jumping and running water traps. It's a great photo opportunity.
Time TBA
Location: Melbourne International 3-Day Event
|Jun 11th
Judging Competition 3: Reflections
Reflections are everywhere... how will our visiting judge feel about our images.
Supper Night
|Jun 15th
|Photo Shoot
Understanding Your Camera
We'll meet at Williamstown Botanic Gardens and run through the settings on our cameras. The morning will be great for those looking to move off automatic. Bring along your camera and its manual. We'll have members on hand to help out.
Location: Williamstown Botanic Gardens
|Jun 25th
Flash and Blur and Stroboscopic Flash
We'll be investigating the use of our flash to both create blur AND sharp images.
Before the evening take a look at your camera manual, we'll be using "rear curtain sync", sometimes called 2nd curtain sync.
Entries due for Competition 4: Complementary Colours and Open
|Jul 7th
|Photo Shoot
Fungi Hunting & Lunch
We're heading to Mt Macedon in search of Fungi. Be sure to pack your macro gear if you have it, bring along something on which to kneel or lay as we'll be getting low to the ground. Dress warm, and maybe pack some spare clothes.
We'll then stop in at a local place for some lunch.
Location: McGregors Picnic Ground, Mt Macedon
|Jul 9th
My Photography Journey - Mieke Boynton
Mieke has an beautiful way of describing her photographic journey. Those who come along will be in for a treat.
|Jul 23rd
AGM and Judging Competition 4: Complementary Colours
Our AGM, then some judging and it's also a supper night.
|Aug 13th
Light Painting
We're breaking out of the clubrooms and heading to the beach! Meeting point is at the end of Millers Road and to the right. You'll no doubt see us there.
A workshop exploring the use of light for painting on our cameras. We'll be looking at using manual mode during this workshop.
Entries due for Domesticity and Open, even though we're at the beach the competition box will still be available to receive your entries.
Location: Altona Beach
|Aug 23rd
|Weekend Away
Phillip Island Weekend Away
A packed agenda organised by Gayle, Margaret, and the team. Covers Saturday and Sunday's events as well as some extras for those arriving on the Friday.
Location: Phillip Island
|Aug 27th
Image Evaluation
We'll begin this night with a short presentation about the judging process and then conduct an image review. These meetings encourage critical thinking and the conveyance of constructive feedback that you can apply to your own image selection criteria.
|Sep 10th
Judging Competition 5: Domesticity and Open
A night of judging our Domesticity and Open competition.
Supper Night.
|Sep 14th
|Photo Shoot
Warburton Redwood Forest - Model Portraiture
Time and meeting location TBA
We'll be making the trek to this photogenic location and we'll have a model on-hand for us to photograph.
|Sep 24th
Creative Travel with Glynn Lavender
Glynn from Creative Photo Workshops will be presenting.
Entries due for competition 6: Flash and Blur
|Oct 8th
Lightroom and Photoshop - Artistic Post Production
We'll look at using Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance our creativity with regard to our post production workflows.
|Oct 13th
|Photo Shoot
Werribee Zoo Photoshoot
It's been a while since we've been to a zoo as a club and Werribee Zoo has plenty of opportunities for you to capture.
Location: Werribee Open Range Zoo
|Oct 22nd
Judging Competition 5: Flash n Blur and Open
Entries due for End of Year competition
|Nov 12th
Paper Bag Challenge 2019
A night of mystery and creativity.
|Nov 26th
Time Lapse Photography
Let's explore time lapse photography.
|Dec 3rd
Christmas Dinner
Our annual Christmas dinner at a location TBA
Location: TBA
|Dec 10th
|Awards Night
End of Year Awards Night
The culmination of the year. Our awards night and break-up event. Bring along a plate to share.
A packed agenda organised by Gayle, Margaret, and the team. Covers Saturday and Sunday's events as well as some extras for those arriving on the Friday.Phillip Island
We'll begin this night with a short presentation about the judging process and then conduct an image review. These meetings encourage critical thinking and the conveyance of constructive feedback that you can apply to your own image selection criteria.Brooklyn Community Hall


text: I have long believed that black Americans were must less likely to produce serial murderers than other racial groups. I speculated there might be several reasons. The legacy of racial suppression, when black crimes were punished more harshly than white crimes, might hold down crimes that would attract a lot of publicity. And black serial murders were accomplished, so to speak, by gangs and largely contained inside the black community or, more recently, in the conflict between black and brown gangs. My speculations were probably off the mark. Several spectacular instances of black serial murder, the snipers, John Muhammed and Lee Malvo, and now Anthony Sowell of Cleveland, suggest we need a a new theory to account for black serial killers. I think their appearances are more than purely a psychological phenomenon and point to sociological and cultural conditions. Does anyone have any ideas?


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You are Professor X!
You are a very effective teacher, and you are very
committed to those who learn from you. You put
your all into everything you do, to some extent
because you fear failure more than anything
else. You are always seeking self-improvement,
even in areas where there is nothing you can do
to improve.
Which X-Men character are you most like?
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Found via Clarity Amidst Chaos.
Class dismissed!
Switzerland - A neutral power for as long as most can remember, it has avoided war for several centuries. However, it is still considered highly advanced and a global power.
Powerful without Force.
Makes Excellent Watches, Etc.
Target of Ridicule.
Constant Struggle to Avoid Conflict.
Target of Criminal Bank Accounts.
Seen on many blogs...
Class dismissed!
Took an online quiz to see if I was addicted to the Internet. (Yeaaaaah...) I found the quiz from Andrew's site Hooked On the Net.
I recieved a score of 31: You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.
Whew, that is a relief.
Are you addicted to the Internet?
Mr. Wright, out!
What type of font am I?
Link via Bene
I'm going to try and remember one funny, wacky, meaningful, or just strange quote from my students everyday so I can post. The hard part is not getting the funny, wacky, meaningful, or just strange quote, its remembering that funny, wacky, meaningful, or just strange quotes to put them in my blog. Now for the my first quote from today after art class:
"Mr. Wright, I don't know what I drew, can you tell?"
Mr. Wright, out!
Mr. Wright, out!
No it's not a dating service, it's another personality test (use this link instead of the one below, it is less confusing, scroll down to take the test). Here are my results:
Basic Fear: Of being worthless
Basic Desire: To feel valuable and worthwhile
Enneagram Three with a Two-Wing: "The Charmer"
Enneagram Three with a Four-Wing: "The Professional"
Healthy: Self-assured, energetic, and competent with high self-esteem: they believe in themselves and their own value. Adaptable, desirable, charming, and gracious. / Ambitious to improve themselves, to be "the best they can be" often become outstanding, a human ideal, embodying widely admired cultural qualities. Highly effective: others are motivated to be like them in some positive way. At Their Best: Self-accepting, inner-directed, and authentic, everything they seem to be. Modest and charitable, self-deprecatory humor and a fullness of heart emerge. Gentle and benevolent.
Average: Highly concerned with their performance, doing their job well, constantly driving self to achieve goals as if self-worth depends on it. Terrified of failure. Compare self with others in search for status and success. Become careerists, social climbers, invested in exclusivity and being the "best." / Become image-conscious, highly concerned with how they are perceived. Begin to package themselves according to the expectations of others and what they need to do to be successful. Pragmatic and efficient, but also premeditated, losing touch with their own feelings beneath a smooth facade. Problems with intimacy, credibility, and "phoniness" emerge. / Want to impress others with their superiority: constantly promoting themselves, making themselves sound better than they really are. Narcissistic, with grandiose, inflated notions about themselves and their talents. Exhibitionistic and seductive, as if saying "Look at me!" Arrogance and contempt for others is a defense against feeling jealous of others and their success.
Unhealthy: Fearing failure and humiliation, they can be exploitative and opportunistic, covetous of the success of others, and willing to do "whatever it takes" to preserve the illusion of their superiority. / Devious and deceptive so that their mistakes and wrongdoings will not be exposed. Untrustworthy, maliciously betraying or sabotaging people to triumph over them. Delusionally jealous of others / Become vindictive, attempting to ruin others' happiness. Relentless, obsessive about destroying whatever reminds them of their own shortcomings and failures. Psychopathic, murder.
Key Motivations: Want to be affirmed, to distinguish themselves from others, to have attention, to be admired, and to impress others.
Examples: Bill Clinton (OH NO!), Oprah Winfrey (KILL ME), Jane Pauley, Michael Landon, Tony Robbins, Tom Cruise, Barbra Streisand, Sharon Stone, Madonna, Shirley MacLaine, Sting, Paul McCartney, Dick Clark, Whitney Houston, Ted Danson, Micheal Jordan, Shania Twain, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarznegger, Billy Dee Williams, Kathy Lee Gifford, Truman Capote, and O.J. Simpson (GREAT!).
I also scored a 6 on Types 6 and 9
The last test was better, I must say.
What about you? (Then I can see how our relationship best works.)
Mr. Wright, out!
Like Kevin, I enjoy personality tests, so I took this one that he suggested.
Here are the results:
General Description
As a Supporter, you naturally thrive when given the opportunity to help, encourage, or cooperate with others. You make loyal friends and employees and gain fulfillment by helping make others successful.
Typical Areas of Strength
Supporters, like you, typically are excellent team players, at home or at work, due to your desire to cooperate, help others, listen, be patient, loyal, steady, and support the efforts of those in charge.
Typical Areas of Struggle
You may sometimes undermine your effectiveness by compromising too much, vacillating on important decisions, being too passive, resisting change, or compromising quality to protect the feelings of others.
Your Preferred Activities
Because you work at a steady pace, you demonstrate an excellent ability to follow through on projects. You cooperate well with others in order to complete activities.
Your Communication Style
You communicate best by using your superior relational and listening skills to convey care and compassion to people in need.
This is actually pretty accurate, especially the Typical Areas of Struggle, it is almost frightening.
What kind of personality do you have?
Mr. Wright, out!
Mmmm, let me see. Which house...?
Basically, you're brave, daring, chivalrous, and pretty much.. an all around good person. Of course, some see you as a goodie-two-shoes. But hey, it's true! You're really good at winning, and normally always come out as the hero. Everybody likes you.. except, maybe, the Slytherins. You're too perfect. No, really.. You're too perfect. It's annoying to watch you win, repeatedly. Oh well. Be proud anyway.
Gryffindors to Remember:
Harry Potter (the boy who lived..)
Ron Weasley (red hair, vacant expression.. we love weasleys!)
The whole Weasley family!
Hermione Granger (you annoy me.. you know too much)
Albus Dumbledore (yeah yeah.. we all know this)
This quiz agrees...
Founder: Godric Gryffindor
Colours: Scarlet & Gold
Ghost: Nearly Headless Nick
Head of House: Professor McGonagall
Entrance: The Fat Lady
House Animal: Lion
Characteristics: Brave, Courageous and Daring
What house are you in?
Check this fun website: Googlefight. Put two opposing keywords and watch the fight. The winner is the keyword with the most results.
Here are some fights I started with the winner of the fight:
X-Box vs. GameCube - GameCube
Mr. Wright vs. Mr. Wrong - Mr. Wrong
apple vs. orange - apple
Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates - Steve Jobs
Buffy vs. Alias - Alias
green vs. black - black
Mr. Wright, out!
Brainbench Personality Assessment - Evaluation Report
Trait |<--|---|---|---- Range ----|---|---|--->| Trait
Introverted |......X.................................| Extraverted
Candid |..................X.....................| Considerate
Impulsive |..............X.........................| Cautious
Excitable |..............X.........................| Relaxed
Practical |......X.................................| Imaginative
Concrete |......................X.................| Abstract
|<--|---|---|---- Range ----|---|---|--->|
Your Social Boldness: Introverted VS Extraverted
You are quite introverted. Socially, you prefer a more
relaxed, low-key environment, rather than the hustle and
bustle of a wild night in the city. You tend not to talk a
lot, but when you do people listen, because when you say
something it has meaning. You are not seeking the
limelight, usually you prefer to let the attention-mongers
do their thing while you observe. In an unfamiliar setting,
you tend to be cautious and shy while you evaluate the
circumstances. You prefer to avoid conflict, so you do not
put yourself into a threatening situation. Your shyness may
be perceived as unfriendly, but that could not be further
from the truth. People need to be patient with you and take
the time to get to know the complex, private you.
Your Agreeableness: Candid VS Considerate
You are slightly candid. Social harmony is important to
you, as is evidenced by your cooperative, generous, and
helpful nature. If someone asks you what you want to do,
you may reply, "whatever you want". That is not because you
are indecisive, rather you genuinely want the other person
to be happy, and so whatever they want to do is fine with
you. In general, you are straightforward and sincere with
others, which makes you very likeable. People always know
where you stand. You regard others positively - you trust
people and feel they are honest, so you have no problem
responding in kind. No one will accuse you of being
arrogant. Your self-esteem is just fine, but you do not
think you are better than anyone else. Your desire to help
others is seen in your altruistic nature. You enjoy helping
others and you do not expect anything in return.
Your Self-Control: Impulsive VS Cautious
You are moderately impulsive. At times you can be
impulsive, but not to the point where you are jeopardizing
work or relationships. You know when to follow rules, but
you also know when to bend rules that are not set in stone.
If your home or work space gets a little messy, you do not
get upset or feel compelled to tidy up. You do not have to
have perfect order in your life to feel good about yourself
or your environment. You tend to be more on the fun side of
spontaneity, and enjoy being flexible with your plans and
your life. In general, you prefer to make short-term goals
rather than long-term goals.
Your Anxiety Level: Excitable VS Relaxed
You are moderately excitable. In trying situations, you
feel somewhat stressed and frustrated. At times you are
able to overcome these feelings, but other times you feel
overwhelmed. This could run the gamut of just being in a
bad mood to experiencing anxiety, anger, or depression. In
general, you prefer a stress-free existence, so that the
possibility of negative emotions would not be a factor. You
tend to be somewhat self-conscious in social situations,
and are worried that people may judge or criticize you. You
may react emotionally to people or circumstances that you
find threatening, because you want to protect yourself.
Every so often you cave into urges or cravings. Sometimes
you feel a little guilty about it, other times you are just
fine with your fun streak.
Your Openness to Change: Practical VS Imaginative
You are quite practical. You want just the facts - keep it
plain and simple. You are practical, pragmatic and well
grounded. You have no time for carelessness and
impracticality. You prefer to keep your emotions to
yourself, rather than exposing your feelings to the world.
Life moves along much better for you when you can maintain
a schedule and have routine in your life. Unexpected
surprises and chaos are a major inconvenience to you. You
tend to be conservative and are somewhat resistant to
change. Others respect your ability to act properly in your
everyday life.
The way you Think/Reason: Concrete VS Abstract
You are slightly abstract in your thinking. Your thinking
is neither simple nor complex, to others you appear to be a
well-educated person but not an intellectual. You tend to
be intellectually curious and have the uncanny abilities to
distinguish imaginative, creative people from
down-to-earth, conventional people.
Investigative people prefer to think rather than to act or
to organize and understand. They are not apt to be too
"people oriented." The I type generally likes to explore
and understand things or events. They enjoy gathering
information, uncovering new facts or theories and analyzing
and interpreting data. The I type usually has math and
science abilities, and likes to work alone and to solve
problems. They generally avoid leading, selling or
persuading people. They see themselves as precise,
scientific, and intellectual.
The adjectives most typically associated with the
Investigative occupational category are:
Site from Clarity Admidst the Chaos.
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"With creativity being … one of the main drivers and wealth creators of the British economy … this is a subject that encourages young people to become designers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and to satisfy their own ambitions, and those of the nation." Wayne Hemingway, Designer
The aims of the Design and Technology Department
- To enable students to think creatively.
- To develop an understanding of the Design process.
- To promote students understanding of the impact of Technology in the modern world.
- To gain an understanding of the impact of the past on the development of new products.
- To actively encourage students to review and challenge concept design ideas.
- To empower students to be critical thinkers.
- To develop cross curricular links as appropriate.
- To facilitate students development.
- Promote and encourage team working.
- To enthuse & inspire students to continue their study of Technology at University
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Young people with STEM (Science Technology Engineering Maths) qualifications are in demand in the job market and have good long term career prospects. A wide variety of industries rely on people with STEM skills. In addition to excellent career opportunities, studying Design and Technology allows students to develop a passion for creating, designing and problem solving. It doesn't matter whether your interests lie in the creative designing side, complex manufacture or the culinary skills, all students are provided with the opportunity to aspire and attain at a high level.
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The subject is lively and enjoyable, whilst providing you with academic challenges to ensure that you are fully equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow. The world we live in requires intelligent creative young people who can gather relevant data which they are able to analyse and process in order to evaluate and suggest constructive ways to solve design problems.
Unlike other subjects Design & Technology is the only subjective this is truly cross- curricula in its structure. Ranging from the investigation in to historical elements and tracking their development over a fixed time period, to the designing, planning and development of your final product, with the incorporation of science and maths in an enjoyable and fun manner.
The Design process which is followed throughout all key stages starts with the Design Brief and works its way through research/product analysis, design ideas, modelling and developments to final testing and evaluation. This approach ensures that students develop the required skills and confidence to actively participate in lessons.
Through the KS3 Design & Technology experience at Woodbridge High School, students will be provided with opportunities to combine designing and making skills to produce high quality products. In year 7 these products range from the design and manufacture of pewter jewellery to the production of high quality acoustic speakers and nutritional meals.
In year 8 students are introduced to systems and control and produce a night light which incorporates a light sensing circuit and LED lights, where the students have produced the circuits and housings.
In year 9 students are challenged further being asked to design and make the following products with the associated portfolio of evidence - decorated celebration cake, 3D board game, and storage design.
We have heavily invested in cutting edge Computer Aided Design and Manufacture Design and Technology, to ensure all students have the opportunity of experiencing the latest software, laser cutter and Rapid 3D Prototyping with our 3D Printer.
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Students will experience a mixture of creative, hands-on designing and making as well as having the opportunity to study design and designers throughout history whilst considering safety issues during manufacturing.
Early Entry Design & Technology
Early entry Product Design students will have a skills based year in year 9 that will enable them to work confidently and independently on their GCSE coursework and will gain improved foundation knowledge of the theory topics they will further explore in years 10 and 11.
Projects will be creative, fun, design and make tasks that will be a mixture of traditional skills, Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM).
From the start of June in year 10 to the end of February in year 11 students will undertake their 35 hour research, design, make, test and evaluate project that forms their NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) coursework project with Edexcel (Controlled Assessment) which is worth 50% of the GCSE.
There is one exam (worth 50% of the GCSE) to be taken at the end of year 11. Students will study the theory content throughout years 10 and 11.
During Key Stage 4, students can select one of:
- GCSE Design and Technology – Edexcel
- GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition – AQA
These courses are structured so that students get exposure to a wide range of skills and knowledge, which they are able to apply in the generation of their coursework portfolios.
The end of course examinations test students' full understanding of subject knowledge.
Students can select the following courses to undertake for a two year study, prior to going to university or entering the world of work.
GCE A Level Product Design – Edexcel
Product Design encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high quality products. This qualification emphasises two key factors: creativity and sustainability. The structure allows students to develop a range of skills and outcomes that demonstrate their creativity, and apply these to a design and make project.
This course offers an exciting and academically challenging two years of study. Students will undertake a complex design and make coursework portfolio for a product of their choosing over the two years with a weighting of 50% coursework to 50% written examination. Areas of study include architectural and interior design and product design.
Extra Curricular Opportunities
At KS4 & 5 we offer a programme of study support sessions for all students. This provides students with an environment where they can reinforce their understandings and develop further.
Future Pathways
Students who pursue a career in Design and Technology have a wide range of fields to enter. Exciting careers that strongly benefit form qualifications in Design and Technology are Engineering, Product Design, Architecture, Food Technologist, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Chef, dieticians, Media - Advertising; Marketing; Market Research; Television, Entertainment - Special Effects; Stage Design; Costumes; Props, Desktop Publishing - Newspapers; Magazines; Photography, Construction, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Aided Design & Manufacture and Teaching to mention a few!
It is clear to me that D&T offers an unrivalled opportunity to inspire more young people towards a career in engineering and technology. Given the very significant projected talent shortfall in these areas … this is a hugely valuable subject."
Dr Paul Greening, Director, Centre for Engineering Education, UCL
Design and Technology is a phenomenally important subject. Logical, creative and practical, it is the only opportunity students have to apply what they learn in Maths and Science – directly preparing them for a career in engineering",
Sir James Dyson, Founder and Chairman of Dyson and Patron to the D&T Association
"Britain is great at engineering and needs more engineers. I am always optimistic about the future for engineering when I see great design and technology project work produced by young people."
Paul Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Engineering UK
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Apple's new iMac 5K Retina display sets the trend in image quality – hard to match
For one it introduced some of the most leapfrogging technology in the digital world. And if a Mac outdoes itself, then it's really upping the ante which other computer companies could only hope to rival.
The 5K LED-backlit Retina iMac
This Apple product boasts of 5K display and brighter display with its 5120 x 2880 resolution. The product offers displays at 218 pixels per inch which is a total of 14.7 million pixels for the whole screen.
According to Wallstreet OTC, the 5K display-iMac has 67 percent more pixels as compared to the 4K television screen, and is four times better than the pixels offered by the previous 27-inch iMac.
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Apple's marketing executive Philip Schiller said during the keynote event that the 5K Mac is the world's highest-resolution display.
Reports from Wallstreet OTC said that the display of Apple's new iMac retains its five millimeters original thinness, while it consumes 30 percent less energy compared to its previous models. This is possible through the use of new timing controller chip which allows for the LED display to be more energy efficient. Read More
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Here we are - the first post of the series!
I have been struggling with how to start this blog, teetering between a video post or text, if weekend is better than weekday, and if a small training day would seem more accessible to the community than a bigger. I realized that my failed training day last week is the perfect way to start this dialogue.
This was supposed to be the start of bigger weeks of training for the ultimate goal of Ironman Cozumel. I would finally break into double digit hours of workouts for the week. Then came the cough, a remnant of a cold from a few weeks ago. It impacted most of my week, and last Sunday, I was starting to feel better, so I decided to try to go for my long run, ideally 9 miles. I knew this might be a bit much, but previous weeks of 8 and 8.5 went fine, so why not. As I prepped to leave, I had a sudden coughing fit that left me with a stiff neck – good start.
It was beautiful out, sunny and warm. I started out on a new path from my condo in Shoreline, because the typical path is getting a bit boring. The first mile and a half went reasonably ok. There was the occasional coughing fit, but I was able to keep moving, albeit slowly. I crossed over the I-5 pedestrian bridge, and started climbing uphill, and started feeling weaker, but still ok. As I got to about 3 miles, I just felt completely drained. Was it the cold draining my energy? Was I still feeling the effects from a Thursday blood draw? Then a very familiar feeling came over me, and I reached for my CGM. It claimed 75 with a down arrow, but now recognizing what was happening, I knew that was probably generous. My 3 week old sensor was beginning to lose reliability. I had started in my typical range, set up a temp basal, and drank half a Gatorade before leaving, but it wasn't enough. I ate my two remaining shot blocks and a gel, drank some water, and tried to keep moving, but it wasn't to be. It was walking time, but at least it was a nice day for it. As I walked, I was frustrated. My cough was back, I couldn't turn my head because of the stiff neck, I am further falling behind in training. Now I am low – stupid low blood sugar!
As I slowly walked back alone and frustrated, my mind drifted to previous conversations. I listened to my brother's voice in my head saying to settle down, get home, and come out stronger next time. I heard my roommate's voice tell me about his crazy stories of low blood sugars at endurance events. I relived conversations I had with teammates regarding our mutual disdain for the taste of gels. Somewhere in the middle of these conversations, I began running again. I was snapped out of memory lane by the three beeps of my CGM telling me I was low – pff, that's old news. I was starting to feel better, and before I knew it was nearly home again. The cough came back as I got back to the street I live on, so any hope of continuing was gone, but I could go in, play with Echo, and try again next time.
I think this is a fitting first story for the blog, because it is not at all an uncommon struggle. Whether it is on a run, or in the middle of a work meeting, those of us with Type 1 have all had a similar experience, probably with some regularity. I fight through mine with the help of the community, whether they are next to me at the time or not. We do not do this alone, and that is why I am pushing to do this race in November. To me, this is a celebration of what makes our community great. It is why we at ConnecT1D have created the Challenge Type 1 Fund – to ensure that our network continues to grow, explore, struggle, and excel. This is how we are "All Alpha, No Beta".
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Yesterday was my break from posting and guess what? I missed writing :). I missed this end my day. And it was an emotional day. My brother and his family had to say goodbye to their beloved family dog, Charlie. He was thirteen years old. But it's always too soon. I am lucky because we all live in the same town. Charlie was a puppy when my husband and I got our German Shepard puppy. We used to go to the river together. Before kids. The dogs quickly became family. He was a good dog. Happy. Friendly. Charlie-bear, you will be missed. And you will be forever in our hearts.
Time collapses when we lose precious friends. All the memories crowd up close again. All the time we were supposed to have together. And the sudden gap in the world where they once stood will never be filled.
Our hearts swell with memories. We hold them close. Even after they go away. Time moves so fast.
I have a plan for my niece, who is five. Anika was about that age when we had to say goodbye to River (our old puppy). She still misses him every day. My idea is to send a little stuffed dog to my niece with a note that Charlie is sorry that he had to go, but he will stay in her heart forever. He sends the stuffie to keep her company. He misses her and loves her and will be watching over her.
I will think of better wording tomorrow when I am more awake. :)
On the path where life keeps moving forward, Anika is going on a big school trip tomorrow. Three days to the coast. My ankle keeps me from being a chaperone :(. Chalk up another hard choice and 'missing out' to CMT. Grrr.
Anyway, she is bringing the old point-and-shoot camera that I used before we got the DSLR. I took the photos off the card before her big trip. And look what I found.From the Draft Horse Classic. I love the perspective from her height. And she did such a good job. I can't wait to see the photos from her school trip.
Life is a grand, surprising, sweeping adventure. Love carries us, inspires us. Makes our heart hurt at times, but lifts us as well. A great gift, this day.
I hope we all get to enjoy many more :)


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Posted here as these boards are much to quiet. Perhaps the Ssu are in the area?
As part of my campaign set in Kilalammu I am trying to put together a rough timeline for the town of Sirsum.
Now Sirsum appears to be on the Kilalammuyani side of the border but at times has a Tsolyanu garrison. At the time setting in the old Tekumel sourcebooks the town is definately Kilalammuyani. At sometime the town appears to have acquired a Tsolyanu garrison and organisation. This was withdrawn at some point, and the adventure in "Adventures on Tekumel: Beyond the Borders of Tsolyanu" is heading for this town with a merchant caravan to establish why contact was lost with the town.
So part from establishing roughly when these and any other events occurred is the town a Tsolyanu outpost beyond the border of Tsolyanu, a Kilammuyani town which sometimes houses Tsolyanu troops or does it keep changing hands?
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I don't think there are any other sources for this, so whatever suits your purposes. It's probably at least 5-10 years from the time of the old sourcebook to the time that AoT is set, so there's plenty of time for a change of regime on the border. Maybe some ambitious Tsolyani officer took it, held it for a while, then was promoted elsewhere, and the officials in Hekellu decided to cede it back to a local warlord (with suitable vows of fealty to the Petal Throne, of course)? Or maybe a the Tsolyani had taken it, then withdrew in response to news of disorder in the empire. The legion in Hekellu might have expected to be (or have been) recalled, and pulled in its outlying garrisons. From the description in AoT, Sirsum sounds like a fairly substantial place, with significant architecture. It doesn't sound like something that would be meekly surrendered by its rulers, whoever they were.
An aside, I wonder what happened to the farmers who lived outside the walls, and presumably provided the food for the town? Did the Ssu massacre them too?
|Chalamuren Churitáshmu [ Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:33 pm ]
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In the "background" I am putting together it looks like the Ssu carried off quite a large number of Sirsums citizens. The number of bodies mentioned in Beyond the Borders mentions hundreds of bodies. If this estimate is right then there are thousands missing, I estimated the population of Sisrum as around 7,500. I have some escaping into the foothills of the mountains to the east (The High Peaks of Kilalammu) and some possibley seeking help from the Hlaka to the north, but for the majority only the Ssu know (and perhaps the professor).
Based on the dot markers I came up with the following populations for towns in Kilalammu
Disunar Small town - population less than 10,000
Sirsum Small town - population less than 10,000
Tnalum Large town - population between 10,000 and 50,000
Fort Mnetlu Large town - population between 10,000 and 50,000
Some of this I posted on the Tekumel yahoo group.
I have done a somewhat more detailed map of Kilallamu on which I placed a number of smaller towns.
|Epengar [ Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:23 am ]
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ooooh, creepy. The Ssu carried off hundreds, maybe thousands? Intriguing. I would probably have just had most folks run off to the hills. Then again, maybe the Ssu worm farms needed to be mulched...
I read the town symbols the same way you do, except for Fort Mnetlo (sp?), that is a "small town" on the S&G map. The Gardasiyal map, and the T:EPT map that seems to be derived from it, both changed many town size symbols. It looks like a misread to me, I think the S&G map is more trust-worthy.
|Chalamuren Churitáshmu [ Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:46 am ]
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I based my populations on the Garadsiyal map however it was a little difficult to read the symbols and the differing key on the western map didn't help. According to the eastern key both Tnalum and Fort Mnetlo are large towns with a population of between 50,000 and 100,000 each, so I effectively dropped them a category. The approximate populations I assigned were;
Tnalum about 40,000
Fort Mnetlu about 20,000
Sirsum about 7,000
Disunar also about 7,000
Of course none of this is canon, but it seems reasonable to me. S&G in the Dwellings and Settlements section does seem to imply that somewhere in this region there are large towns/small cities and both Tnalum and Fort Mentlu have the symbol for this so I could increase the populations of both to 50,000+
|Epengar [ Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:04 pm ]
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Sounds good to me. Is the campaign already in progress? How goes "Alexander of Kilalammu"?
|Chalamuren Churitáshmu [ Tue Mar 14, 2006 5:54 pm ]
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Just started. The first scene has our "hero" with his band observing the town of Sirsum as the troops of the Tsolyani 20th MI enter the town. Basically it starts where that part of the solitaire adventure in Byond the Borders ends. Should be very interesting.
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Chirne and Takodai were Sent by Emperor Hirkane to be Govenor of Hikellu and wardens of The Chagari protectorate and Krunan protectorate or at least thats how Chirne functioned when i worked for him as chancellor of protectorate. Lady Anka was working with Chirne in Hekellu i believe with the Formation of the legion. The details of how they got the standard would be known by people in proffessor barkers campaign or proffesor barker himself.
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