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Summary: As the Second Council of Waterdeep began, there were several changes from the first one. To begin with, Lady Laeral Silverhand was now the Open Lord . . .
> Maccath shouted from up top. I didn't think you could do. Well, this is great. Let me finish packing and we can get out of here. The group heard someone else coming. It was a very large ice toad and it began to speak. I have been collecting information on the white dragon for over four decades. Now that he is gone I have no use for this information. Here, take this book and let others read what I have learned. I only hope it will be put to good use. They took it and thanked the ice toad. Maccath said she was leaving as well and said her goodbyes to Queen Marfulb the ruler of the ice toads.
> In the scriptorium, Three shelves stand in this otherwise empty cavern, cobbled together out o f salvaged wood, whale bone, pieces of giants' armor, and even the frozen limbs o f yetis. A number of scrolls, books, parchments, and folios are carefully arranged on the shelves, all bearing the markings of magical writing. Most of this material Maccath was packing. They would need to use one of the Bags of Holding to get it all. Maccath was sad to leave. Even though she had been a captive she was still able to research in quiet for those three years she had been there. Going back to the Arcane Brotherhood would be more disturbing. But she knew the proper place for these items was with them. Plus, the knowledge of the Old White Dragon plus her knowledge of the Draakhorn would be invaluable for the Council of Waterdeep in their fight against the Cult of the Dragon.
> They arrived back in Waterdeep and gave a small update to Lady Laeral who thanked them. She then said go and get some rest. You have earned it.
As the Second Council of Waterdeep began, there were several changes from the first one. To begin with, Lady Laeral Silverhand was now the Open Lord of Waterdeep, replacing Dagult Neverember. Thsi made her also leader of the Lords' Alliance. Dagult sat beside her and he was not happy. He did not say much through the council, mostly nodding along with whoever is speaking. Except for Lady Laeral. Lady Laeral was a well known mage throughout the Sword Coast. She was one of the Seven Sisters all blessed of Mystra the Mistress of Magic and Mother of Mysteries. Mystra guides the Weave of all magic that envelops the world.
The council first spoke of Varram the White. The group gave their account of tracking him down and finding him captured by yuan-ti. Unfortunately, he was not able to scry where the White Dragon Mask had been taken. Lady Laeral replied that with further investigation it has been determined that the White Dragon Mask was now with the Dragon Cultists at The Well of Dragons.
They next gave an update on the raid in the Misty Forest. King Melandrach is not present but his son Prince Alagarthas is there in his stead. the group does most of the speaking only adding things that his father wanted to communicate. While there is relief that the raids had ended, there was sorrow that one of the king's sons had been the Green Wyrmspeaker.
Lady Laeral then speaks about what she is calling "Treasure Collection System" that the cultists are using. It is believed that if all of the Dragon Masks are brought together to the Well of the Dragon and a large amount of treasure is brought and the sacrificed, a spell or ritual of some kind will be used to bring back Tiamat to the prime material plane. There is something missing in this formula. The search for the complete plan is ongoing.
Severin – This is what is known about Severin. Human male, Calishite. Years ago translated a copy of the "Chronicle of Years" to Come by Maglas in which his translation was opposite of Sammaster the originator of the Dragon Cult. Sammaster had said undead dragons, dracoliches, needed to be created to bring about the dominance of dragons over the world. Severin's translation read that Dragons alone shall rule. And while many scholars believe that Severin's translation is the correct translation, it is considered blasphemy by those who followed Sammaster and Severin was kicked out of the Cult. He has not been seen or heard of until now. Now, we are not one hundred percent sure that this is the same Severin but there are two many coincidences to make us believe otherwise at this time.
Dala Silmerhelve stands and speaks to the council. She has information on the Draakhorn which everyone heard or felt right before the 1st Council of Waterdeep. She asks that when this council is over she be allowed to speak to the PCs. The delegates want to know what information she has but she is not going to reveal it to the council. Only to the group that will be going to do the investigation.
Another new face at the council is Elia. She is the silver dragon Otaaryliakkarnos. When she revealed herself the entire council was awe struck just by being her in presence. She comes bearing greetings from Protanthar, a gold dragon and the leader of the Metallic Dragon Council. She offers an invitation to the Dragon Council. The Waterdeep Council delegates chose the group to attend as their representatives. She will wait for the group to decide when they will go to meet with the Dragon Council.
The Council ends and the group meets with Dala.
She speaks "The Sea of Moving Ice was the last known location of the Draakhorn. No one can pinpoint its present location from the sound, or even verify with certainty that the relic is still in the northern sea, but the search must start there. "The one person who could tell us more is a tiefling sorcerer called Maccath the Crimson. No one alive knows more about the Draakhorn than her, but the Arcane Brotherhood, of which she is also a member, hasn't seen her for three years. She was investigating the Sea of Moving Ice when she disappeared. Also, the Sea of Moving Ice is home to Arauthator or Old White Death, a white dragon of great power.
Combining their history knowledge, it was revealed that Lonefang Mountain is rumored to be Arauthator's chief lair but he has a number of smaller lairs throughout the Sea of Moving Ice. Over 100 years ago during the Rage of Dragons, Arauthator joined with a dozen other dragons in attacking the Hosttower of the Arcane in Luskan. Their assault toppled the west arm of the tower, and Arauthator was seen scooping up numerous items of great magical importance and power, including at least three tomes of rare spells. The possibility of recovering those books is part of what drew Maccath the Crimson to the Sea of Moving Ice.
The group discussed among themselves that it would not be a good idea to keep the Metallic Dragon Council waiting so they decided to return to Elia and say they are ready to leave. She says come with me to outside of the city. They follow her and when they leave the city she transforms into an enormous silver dragon. She says "Climb on my back. It will be quicker this way. Hold on I will be flying fast. They climb on and take off. It still takes two days for the trip to the Nether Mountains where the Dragon Council is taking place. The trip is uneventful but several times they do see chromatic dragons way off in the distance but they all do not bother them on their trip.
Five ancient dragons make up the council charged with deciding their metallic kin's response to the cult.
Protanther is the leader of the council. A former King of Justice—a royal title among the gold dragons—he does not care for humanoids, particularly humans and elves. Though he sees both good and bad in the lesser races, he believes that their capacity for attaining great power despite their physical limitations makes them dangerous. For all their capability, humanoids have little time to learn the wisdom to direct that capability. The gold dragon knows that many of the world's most blighted creatures descend from humans who bargained with dark forces for power, including yuan-ti and tieflings. He considers the cycle of failed human civilizations across Faerun as a sign of a quintessential flaw in human nature. Moreover, he is quick to point out that humans make up the majority of evil archmages and liches—including Sammaster, who founded the Cult of the Dragon. Protanther would prefer that the dragons rally their forces with no regard for the humanoid factions, striking immediately and decisively before the cult and its chromatic dragon allies can muster their full strength. If this puts the humanoids at risk, so be it.
Ileuthra is an ancient brass dragon who travels the planes in search of knowledge and ever more challenging games. Legend has it that he resides with Oghma, god of knowledge, but the dragon is cagey on that point. Some rumors say that he is Oghma himself but if asked he will say we are different being. Seeing good and bad in equal measure among the lesser races, Ileuthra recognizes that helping the humanoids is less a case of deciding whether they are worthy of aid, and more about deciding whether these adventurer ambassadors can be trusted to properly lead the factions. Ileuthra has no preconceived sense of what might be the best course, and he is willing to hear all sides of the discussion.
Elia, the representative of the silver dragons believes that among the lesser races, neither good nor bad is ever absolute. The humanoids are in need of protection and guidance, and should be shown Bahamut's righteous way of living rather than ignored and treated as children. If the dragons refuse to engage the humanoids and focus only on their own advancement, the humanoids will persist in making the same mistakes again and again. Otaaryliakkarnos would like the metallic dragons to strike now as Protanther suggests, but she does not know if they can succeed alone. An alliance would reduce casualties for all parties, but the dragons must be certain of the intentions of the factions and their leaders.
Of all the dragons on the council, Nymmurh disagrees most strongly with Protanther. He knows that the metallic dragons are made in the image of Bahamut, and have no choice in the matter of being good or evil. Thus, how much greater and more precious is good when it is freely chosen by the humanoids, who must consciously turn away from villainy? Nymmurh's belief in the potential of humanoids is partly driven by his affection for and protection of the noble Silmerhelve human family in Waterdeep. Nymmurh would like to help the factions, looking to the Harpers and the Order of the Gauntlet as epitomizing the best traits of humanoid aspiration.
Tazmikella, a female copper dragon, is fond of humans and has spent a great deal of time living among them, but she has reservations about supporting the factions. Her lair arid hoard have been the target of cunning thieves and fast-talking swindlers more than once, and she perceives betrayal as a humanoid trait. She fears what might happen if one or more factions turn against the metallic dragons to demonstrate loyalty to Tiamat. The copper dragon also believes that unrestricted interaction between humanoids and dragons has been disastrous for both races. The Dracorage mythal serves as a sore reminder of the animosity that has often arisen between the two peoples. It was the elves who shaped the magic of the Dracorage mythal, causing dragons across Faerun to go mad with rage. She was already leery of Nameless, him being a Dragonborn but she was quite upset when she found out that he carried the Magic Screen that she had lent Flynrich some years ago.
Through a length conversation it was determined that if two concessions had to be given the majority of the Council would agree to join the Council of Waterdeep in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon. First, was an apology from their king(s) or queen(s) concerning Dracorage mythal. Second was the return of the Magic Screen that Nameless now held. Nameless was not sure what to do. So, he used the Screen to call Flynrich who apologized to Tazmikella and the rest of the council. Flyrich then said, yes, it is hers and it should be given back. Nameless handed over the Magic Screen to Tazmikella and she nodded to Protanther.
One by one the group apologized for the Dracorage mythal. When the last one was given, the Dragon Council nodded. Protanther then said, we must now decide on the split of the Cult's treasure. The dragons asked for 1/5 of the total and the group agreed.
Althea stepped forward and removed her one Dragon of Arrow Slaying and presented it to the dragon council. Protanther said, you will need that much more than we will. Here are several more for you to use. These are general use ones you can use on any type of dragon. We also have a some crossbow bolts of Dragon Slaying was well. Althea took the arrows while Mason took the crossbow bolts.
Elia said whenever they were ready to fly back she would take them. They climbed on her back and they were off. She said, the trip back will be much quicker. It only took a day to arrive back at Waterdeep. They rested for a bit and then went to find Dala. Dala had arranged passage north on the Frostskimmr. The boat is captained by a human male known as Lerustah Half-face. The right half of his face was left a scarred ruin from severe frostbite suffered years ago on the Sea of Moving Ice. He keeps a leather hood drawn across his face most of the time, both for warmth and so as not to frighten children.
The journey does not take more than a few days. They see many creatures on their journey but none of them come close to the boat. Lerustah says we should look for Oyaviggaton, one of the largest iceburgs in the Sea of Moving Ice. There are normally Ice Hunter, human nomads that make it their home for a good portion of the year. They may be a good guides as to where Arauthator may be held up currently. Two days later Oyaviggaton is located and the ship sails toward the massive area of ice. The ship anchors several hundred feet offshore. Lerustah says we cannot go any closer. You will need to take the rowboats. We will wait for you for 10 days and then we sail back to Waterdeep. Unless, we have had communication either by you or Lady Silmerhelve. They get into the rowboats and are soon on the massive iceburg.
Althea and Gilbee were the first to spot the village located on a shelf on the top of the iceburg. As they approached they all could see a number of Ice Hunters beginning to gather. They saw at least 25 warriors, a shaman, a man with an elaborate headdress and then a larger warrior with a large orca head as a helmet. The Ice Hunters asked their business. When the white dragon is mentioned, the chief says that a dragon known as Old White Death was killed a year ago by frost giants. He then says that you will need to stay in our village this evening as the sun is now setting. In order to stay you will need to become temporary members of our tribe. To do that you much choose a champion to fight our champion, Orcaheart (the large man wearing the orca head.
It decided that Althea would fight Orcaheart. Everyone in the village came to watch. They were in a large circle in the middle of the village with Althea at one end and Orcaheart at the other. The chief gave the signal and they attacked one another. It was a brutal and quick fight with Althea taking down Orcaheart. The group was welcomed into the tribe and then led to the shaman's hut. She introduced herself as Bonecarver and offered them places to sit near her fire. She then offered them sour fish and she took the first bite. The group sat down and all tasted the fish. Mason and Nameless fell asleep instantly while the rest were able to shake it off. Bonecarver said you all are more resilient that I estimated. Here. This will wake your friends and then as we can talk.
Bonecarver continued..I know why you are here. Oh he still lives and is below us as we speak. Before you go, I want to know why you seek death? So many have come to challenge him or to take his treasure while he sleeps. None of them have returned. I am guessing they are dead.
The group explained why they had come and that if the Cult was not stopped many more people would die and the world itself may be destroyed as well. The shaman showed them a secret entrance and then said there is a devil woman that is below. She may be of help to you.
They climbed down the steps down into the ice caves. They made sure to move slow as the ice was slick in many places. They hoped to find crampons so they could walk on the ice easier. The ice cases wound around and around. They came into a room A dozen kobolds occupy this disheveled and filthy chamber. Half-eaten fish heads and gnawed seal flippers are tossed into corners or carelessly strewn around matted heaps of furs, which would undoubtedly smell as bad as they look if not for the cold. The kobolds were surprised at first but then asked what they were doing. The group did not answer like the kobolds wanted them to so the kobolds attacked. The group took care of the kobolds quickly.
They moved through a junk room and then into a much colder chamber than any area of the ice caves you've explored so far. than any area of the ice caves you've explored so far. The cold issues from a yawning pit in the floor that twists down into darkness, and above which a heavy iron hook is anchored in the ice of the ceiling. A five-foot-wide walkway extends around both sides of the pit, connecting this entrance to an exit across the room. Carved into the ice of the walls are images of white dragons in flight. Althea took her heavy layer of clothing off so she could sprout her wings and her and Gilbee flew down to check out the large chamber below. They did not get far and they saw a frost giant standing in front of them Gilbee. She gave the signal and he Misty Stepped them back to the room they flew down from. She felt confident that the frost giant was frozen solid but did not want to go back to check and see. They followed the path and found another room similar to the one with the yawning pit but they do not enter this time. They continued on through the ice caves finally arriving in another cavern. This one had a strange tent like structure in its center. The empty ice floor of this chamber holds a most unexpected sight. A large shelter is seemingly built of scraps, and in the style o f the tents used by the desert nomads of Calimshan, some two thousand miles to the south.
They moved around the tent and finally saw a window like flap and a larger flap that served as a door. They opened the door flap: The interior of the shelter is surprisingly warm, thanks to a small stove and simple lamps burning aromatic whale oil. Carpets are heaped on the floor in thick layers, and tapestries from every culture in Faerun hang suspended from a sturdy frame of whale ribs. Books and scrolls are stacked neatly on tables and reading stands made of hide and whalebone. The only furnishings in the shelter not made from these natural materials are the carpets and tapestries, and a portable writing desk that appears to have been taken from a sailing ship. Seated at the writing desk is a female tiefling wearing a blazing crimson cloak over tailored furs. The cloak is fastened with a silver-and-ivory brooch bearing a design reminiscent of a stylized, branching tree— the symbol of the Arcane Brotherhood. Two kobold attendants stand nearby, glancing nervously between you and the tiefling. After a few moments, the tiefling looks up with an expression of pale disinterest and asks, "Have you come to save me or kill me? Not that there will be much difference between the two."
The group ask if she is Maccath? She says yes. They then explain why they are here. She says the Draakhorn was here but a group of humans wearing distinctiverobes came to the iceberg half a year ago. After negotiation with Arauthator, they took the device away. The description she gave matched the description of the Cult of the Dragon. Arauthator is currently his lair, close to the entrance beneath the scriptorium, the next room to the north of the room they are currently in. Most of the material stolen from the Hosttower is in the scriptorium but some of the items may be in his lair below. She said that in order for her to leave, the magic connected her to this place would need to be destroyed and the only way to do that was to defeat Arauthator either by driving him away from his lair or killing him. She gave the group ring of cold resistance and two arrows of dragon slaying. She then says that the Old White One has devoured almost every hero that he has faced. She tells them the general layout of the lair and confirms that the frost giants are indeed frozen solid.
Althea equipped the ring of cold resistance. The group made last minute preparations and then headed into the scriptorium. Maccath followed them saying she would start to pack the documents while they went to find Arauthator below. They looked down and saw an ice shelf about 60ft below. They climbed down and saw Arauthator himself asleep about 55ft away on the very ledge they had landed on. They quickly made a plan. Althea and Mason would shoot their arrows and crossbow bolts of dragon slaying. Nameless cast Fireball at least once, Gilbee would summon his hound of ill omen and then use his spells to aid the others. Mason would cast Destructive Wave. Stumbleduck would cast Eldritch Blast and other offensive and support spells as needed. The dragon did not wake up when the first Arrow of Dragon Slaying hit him. It was wide awake by the time the third arrow and the first crossbow bolt hit. It took the Fireball spelled crying with pain but the magic missile spell from Gilbee , the Destructive Wave from Mason and the Eldritch Blast from Stumbleduck did little more than annoy him. He reared back its head and roared/breathed cold onto the group. Gilbee dropped. He then used his Frightful Presence on them but it did not have any effect. Then the dragon cast Gust of Wind and blew the group across the room from him. He then began to move much faster than something of his size should have. He flew off the ledge and moved towards the center of the lair with the hound of ill omen following him snipping at his tail. Althea and Nameless followed with Althea sprouting her wings and Nameless casting Fly. Althea continued to shoot arrows at the dragon. Nameless cast another fireball and then magic missile. Mason first healed Gilbee and then cast Mass Healing Word to heal the entire party. The dragon started to fly down towards the floor crashing into it. He looked puzzled but he turned around and Cast Wingbinding on Althea and Nameless but it did not work. The group focused their spells and ranged attacks on the dragon and the hound of ill omen snipped its tail and the dragon fell to the floor of the ice chamber. It was dead.
Maccath shouted from up top. I didn't think you could do. Well, this is great. Let me finish packing and we can get out of here. The group heard someone else coming. It was a very large ice toad and it began to speak. I have been collecting information on the white dragon for over four decades. Now that he is gone I have no use for this information. Here, take this book and let others read what I have learned. I only hope it will be put to good use. They took it and thanked the ice toad. Maccath said she was leaving as well and said her goodbyes to Queen Marfulb the ruler of the ice toads.
In the scriptorium, Three shelves stand in this otherwise empty cavern, cobbled together out o f salvaged wood, whale bone, pieces of giants' armor, and even the frozen limbs o f yetis. A number of scrolls, books, parchments, and folios are carefully arranged on the shelves, all bearing the markings of magical writing. Most of this material Maccath was packing. They would need to use one of the Bags of Holding to get it all. Maccath was sad to leave. Even though she had been a captive she was still able to research in quiet for those three years she had been there. Going back to the Arcane Brotherhood would be more disturbing. But she knew the proper place for these items was with them. Plus, the knowledge of the Old White Dragon plus her knowledge of the Draakhorn would be invaluable for the Council of Waterdeep in their fight against the Cult of the Dragon.
They arrived back in Waterdeep and gave a small update to Lady Laeral who thanked them. She then said go and get some rest. You have earned it.


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I was grieving the loss of a close friend and during one of their wakes, I heard someone say that my friend was lucky because she had left all of the weight of the world behind. That got me thinking. What if that's not true. What if some of this baggage follows us to the other side. That was the seed of the story and we developed the world from there with my co-writer Mugambi Nthiga.
Mbithi Masya about what inspired him to make the movie Kati Kati
Kati Kati
A review and an interview
[WARNING: Implied Spoilers]
Debuting in 2016 at the Film Africa Festival, Kati Kati of the Kenyan director Mbithi Masya is a compelling drama about life, death and life after death. We begin with Kaleche (Nyokabi Gethaiga) a young woman, dressed only in a hospital gown, who appears outside a resort named Kati Kati. Wandering inside she is met by a crowd playing games by the pool. You'd be forgiven to think she is intruding on a group holiday but as one man Thoma, walks to the front and tells her "This is Kati Kati. And you're here because you're dead" we learn that this is not your typical movie.
After an escape attempt thwarted by an invisible wall (perhaps in some ways a metaphor), Kaleche still has no recollection of her past but accepts she is indeed dead. All the residents have arrived in Kati Kati for some reason although not always immediately after death. Mikey, a young man who died in the mid-90s, has only been a resident for a few months. Thoma is the closest thing to a leader the group has has been there for years.
The story unfolds through Kaleche's eyes as she gets to know more about these characters and the mysteries surrounding their passing. As she grows closer to Mikey he reveals the circumstances around his death and then the next night is spirited away from Kati Kati after confronting his own demons.
This confrontation is an interesting concept because all the characters have something in their past that is left unresolved. The film's co-writer and director Mbithi Masya personifies their reckoning through creative use of ghostly white paint. Some find it on their legs, some like King the priest finds it on their hands, but one thing is certain – when it appears judgment is coming for them.
Thoma (Elsaphan Njora) comes face to face with this judgment in the form of his "other" self, like a shocking apparition of conscience, only seen by him. It seems that the self-appointed nice guy and Good Samaritan has his own skeletons in the closet. This is our reminder that Kati Kati, despite its idyllic setting and leisurely pace, is not paradise and these souls including Thoma are trapped in their own stories of shame, guilt and fear which shackle them to this place.
Here comes the crux of the story; the only way out of Kati Kati for these people must come from facing the past; facing their deaths and the secrets they have dragged into the afterlife with them. The movie is tender, tense and shot beautifully on the grounds of the resort and its surrounding areas. Some scenes play out like an avant-garde music video, other scenes are genuinely moving especially when characters pass out of Kati Kati. We feel the group's loss and this is the result of building three-dimensional characters in a limited time. The soundtrack is noteworthy featuring Kenyan songstress Mayonde singing the movie's touching theme Find Us A Way and Funk/Disco/House collective Just a Band scoring the more energetic parts.
As the film approaches its climax Kaleche and Thoma's storylines inevitably boil to the surface as they are forced to face their past, and in doing so allow themselves a future out of Kati Kati. Kati Kati is not a Horror or religious film but rather a drama with supernatural elements, much like Ghost and similarly a love story that defies the grave. Without giving too much away Kati Kati is a creative and compelling story, with a sympathetic ensemble cast and professional production. The film also leaves us wondering some questions like where do these souls go first before Kati Kati? Where do they go after they leave? Is there a Heaven or Hell? Even if we never learn the answers, Kati Kati creates such a believable and somehow realistic world of purgatory that will leave viewers feeling satisfied and far from tortured. In fact the movie is going on to represent Kenya in the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars in 2018.
I caught up with co-writer and director Mbithi Masya to talk more about Kati Kati, its production and the afterlife.
What do the words "Kati Kati" mean?
Kati Kati is Swahili for "in between".
As a writer what does Kati Kati mean for the characters? Is it a purgatory?
Kati Kati is a purgatory. A holding space for departed souls who haven't quite finished their business with the land of the living.
What was your inspiration to write the film?
I was grieving the loss of a close friend and during one of their wakes, I heard someone say that my friend was lucky because she had left all of the weight of the world behind. That got me thinking, what if that's not true. What if some of this baggage follows us to the other side. That was the seed of the story and we developed the world from there with my co-writer Mugambi Nthiga.
We see the characters battling their own demons. How moralistic is the film or did you want to present a different approach to this theme?
We intentionally wanted to avoid a moralistic tale. The focus was to be on each characters own value set, own moral compass and how they view their past actions through their own value set. That they're own frame of guilt and shame would be what tormented them, not one placed on them by an external power.
Most of the characters seemed to be stuck in Kati Kati through shame or guilt. How does Kaleche's story fit into this?
It might feel like a bait and switch, but the story was about Thoma. Kaleche's story was just starting to unfold by the end of the film. And she does have a story, a reason she's at Kati Kati and we wrote it but the core story, the film was about Thoma. A man who had run from his own guilt till he came face to face with it.
Would you ever write a sequel explaining more of her story?
Not sure. Maybe one day. I'm more interested in exploring new stories right now. Kaleche's story may be logically incomplete but for the story being told in Kati Kati, I was most interested in her relationship with Thoma. A relationship that despite all they'd been through still existed in acceptance. Her acceptance of Thoma, was the catalyst for him to learn to forgive himself. And he was the catalyst in also starting her journey in self-acceptance.
The soundtrack was beautifully sourced. How involved were you in the choices?
The core story of the film was inspired by the song, Find Us A Way by Mayonde. And because of that, the music was a big part of the writing and production process with the song being the emotional core of the relationship in the film.
Most of the music, including score was carefully selected by me, while working with the composer team. I knew early on that the music and soundscape would be a core piece to making the film work so I was personally involved with the music all through.
How important was the setting to the story? Was it a practical concern (e.g. limited budget) or did it play more of a creative role in telling the narrative?
The location was selected due to the limited budget but this also helped the story greatly as we were able to write with a specific location in mind and built in little story details into the script because of our knowledge of the location. So it was a budgetary item that ended up becoming a very important creative piece.
How important is it that these stories from African communities are told to the wider world?
I'm not even sure about how important these stories are to the wider world, but I know they are so important for ourselves as Africans. Seeing our humanity reflected in stories. Not just our situations or political circumstances but the little things that make us human. The joys, the tears and love. And on a wider world scale, it would also be important for audiences to connect with the humanity in our stories and not just watch Africa through a lens of exoticism.
What were the highlights you took from the experience?
Working with the entire team to put this together was the greatest highlight. From my writing partner, Mugambi Nthiga; cinematographer, Dru Mungai and editor, Louizah Wanjiku and so many others! And the entire cast was magic, anchored by Elsaphan Njora and Nyokabi Gethaiga.
What challenges did you experience during the project?
We had a very short window to write and film the project with everything coming together in about 6 months. So time management was a major challenge.
Finally, what projects you are working on next?
I am currently back to writing and seeking production support to make my next feature project. Development is always a slow burn process but we hope for the best and hopefully you'll see another feature film from us soon.


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Three rules for buying a laptop
1. Don't buy too much laptop
Not too many years ago, $1,000 was considered a good price for a boring, run-of-the-mill laptop. Today, some of the most advanced designs, from the Dell XPS 13 to the HP Spectre sell for less. Apple is the one computer maker that regularly gets away with charging significantly more (the mainstream MacBook Pro starts at $1,500).
Fully functional Windows 10 laptops can be found for as little as $200, though they're not good for much beyond basic web surfing. Chromebooks, which run a limited set of software in Google's Chrome OS (instead of Windows), are easy to find for $300 to $500, and can feel very speedy, even for budget-minded machines. Some new ones even have touch screens and run Android apps, which gives you a lot more flexibility.
Even gamers can spend less than you might expect. Laptops with Nvidia's very good GeForce 1050 GPU can be found for $800, although if you're interested in virtual reality, the cost of entry rises considerably.
2. Travel light
The first question I have when someone asks, "What kind of laptop should I buy?" is this: How many days per week do you plan on carrying your laptop around with you?
Daily or near-daily commutes mean you want something with a 13-inch or smaller display, that weighs under three pounds and is at most around 15mm thick. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro just hits those specs, while systems like the HP Spectre and Acer Swift 7 both dip below 10mm thick.
Those superslim systems usually trade a little power and battery life for portability (there's only so much room in a 10mm thick laptop for a battery or cooling fans for a fast CPU, after all), but trust me, carrying a 15-inch midsize laptop through an airport even once a month is going to get old real fast.
3. Design is king
Do you want a U-series Intel Core i5 Processor or a Y-series one? Do you need a standard SSD hard drive or a faster PCI-e version? Is the same full HD resolution as your big-screen TV enough, or do you need a 4K laptop display?
For most of what we do on our laptops today — websurfing, streaming video from Netflix, YouTube or Amazon, posting on social media, sending email or using office apps like Office or Google Docs — budget laptops will work fine. And with laptops that share similar processors, graphics cards or other components, our decade-plus of testing data shows that they perform, well, similarly.
That means what you're really investing in is a design you like. That can include weight, thickness and screen size, but also covers the layout of the keyboard, how large the touchpad is, how thick the bezel around the screen is, metal versus plastic, or even the color or pattern on the back of the lid.
And there's nothing wrong with making design choices your no. 1 deciding factor. A laptop is not only hefty investment, it's also a visual extension of your personality. You may carry it around with you all day, or even all over the country. Of course you want something that's both comfortable to use and pleasing to look at. It's as much a personal accessory as a jacket or a pair of glasses.
That's what Apple nails really well — the parts inside of a MacBook are not that different from other laptops (although the operating system is another story), but the human interface tools are fantastic, and the design has become a standard for what a lot of people think a laptop should look like.
What's better, Windows or MacOS?
I'm not touching that one with a 10-foot pole. There are no online commenters angrier than Mac fans bashing Windows, or Windows fans bashing Macs. That said, there are a few general rules of thumb that can help determine which side of the fence is right for you.
MacBooks, which run Apple's MacOS operating system (formerly known as OS X), have a higher cost of entry. The least-expensive MacBook right now is the 13-inch MacBook Air, which starts at $1,000, while the latest MacBook Pro starts at $1,500.
However, you get an amazingly seamless partnership of hardware and software, which is especially evident in how the multitouch gestures beat any Windows laptop, and how it's so easy to preview almost any file just by tapping the space bar.
That said, there's a lot less software you can install on a Mac, and games are pretty much out of the question. Under the latest version of MacOS, you have to go digging around in the settings menus to even install any software from what Apple calls "unidentified developers," which is anyone without its stamp of approval.
With Microsoft's OS, now up to Windows 10 (where did Windows 9 go? Don't ask…), you get a lot more flexibility in price, hardware and software. Windows 10 laptops dip as low as $200, and I've also reviewed configurations that top $5,000. You can get a 10mm thick ultraslim system, or a giant 12-pound-plus monster. You can get gaming rigs, hybrids that split into a separate tablet and keyboard, and just a generic-looking $600 plastic clamshell.
Windows is great if you like to tinker with registries and drivers, you want more direct control over what your software and operating system are doing, or if you want a touch-based OS, as most Windows laptops have at least a touch option now. On top of that, Windows 10 is much easier for a beginner to use than any previous version, and "running Windows" is no longer considered a knock against a PC.
The tl:dr version: choosing between Windows 10 and MacOS depends on what style of laptop hardware you want, and how much you want to spend.
How about a Chromebook?
Not too long ago, these stripped-down laptops running Google's Chrome OS were basically just big web browsers with few other features. They were cheap, they went online, and that was about all you could say about them.
Now that we're in the third or fourth major generation of Chromebooks, they've evolved to such a degree that there's really no reason a Chromebook can't be your main laptop. New models have basic filing system and media management tools, and nearly everything you'd want to do is browser-based, anyway. Gmail is probably your main mail app. Music comes from Spotify or another online streaming source, video comes from Netflix, Amazon or YouTube, and for office work, there's either Google Docs and its related tools, or the free online version of Microsoft Office.
Beyond that, new Chromebooks are adding Android app compatibility. So now, in systems such as the Samsung Chromebook Pro, you can download, install and run a ton of new apps. Only a handful are optimized for Chrome OS so far, but more will follow.
The upshot is that a cheap Chromebook feels faster and more responsive than a similarly cheap Windows laptop. For about $500 or less, unless you really need a Windows-only feature, just get a Chromebook.
What ports do I need?
We're in the midst of a big change in laptop ports. USB-C, which is a smaller, reversible version of the standard USB port (which is technically called USB-A) is becoming the default port on many new laptops. USB-C can handle data, video output, power and more, at USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt speeds. The problem is, to connect to a TV or monitor or use any of your existing accessories, from memory sticks to external hard drives, an adapter is required. USB-C is the future, but for a while at least, most of us will be taking a detour to dongle-town.
But if you're not ready for a mono-port future, a couple of standard USB 3.0 ports are good to have, as is an HDMI output. Fewer and fewer laptops have Ethernet jacks for wired internet connections (gaming laptops still do, however), and even SD card slots are fading away. Frankly, between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, we use ports a lot less than we used to, so don't get obsessed about them unless you need something specific.
A good example of something specific is using a virtual-reality headset like the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. For those, you'll need an HDMI output and sometimes up to three or four USB ports.
How much storage do I need?
Old-fashioned spinning platter hard drives (often called HDDs) get up to a terabyte or two easily. But the increasingly common solid state drives (SSD), sometimes called flash drives, are usually found in 128 or 256GB sizes, or 512GB as an expensive add-on. Since most of us store photos, music and video in the cloud now, and use web-based apps instead of installed local software, you can get away with less storage. Gamers are, again, the exception, you'll need 500GB or more of HDD space for big game files, which can run from 25GB to 50GB per game. But for the rest of us, 256GB is a good middle ground.
Chromebooks and super-cheap Windows laptops often have virtually no storage, just between 16GB and 32GB, much of which goes to operating system files. On those machines, you're meant to do pretty much everything online and retain only very minimal local files.
Do I need a graphics card/optical drive/touchscreen/etc.?
Except for the least-expensive configurations, a Windows laptop should include a touchscreen by default. It's not completely necessary, but there are a few things in Windows 10, like accessing the right side tool bar, connecting to Wi-Fi networks, scrolling down long pages, etc., that just work better with touch.
A graphics card, from Nvidia or AMD, is really only needed if you're playing PC games, or if you're editing very high-res photos or videos regularly. Even 4K video playback works just fine with the default Intel graphics capabilities in nearly any new laptop.
You don't need an optical drive. It's time to donate those old DVDs to Housing Works.
Should I buy now, or wait for the next update/upgrade/CPU/etc.?
That's the million-dollar question, and it applies to nearly every technology category. Every new piece of hardware is a step closer to obsolescence with each passing day, and there's always a new version coming at some point in the not-too-distant future. Once you accept that, it's a lot easier to just relax and buy a product you'll enjoy using, without succumbing to upgrade envy.


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One of the key factors that impact our choice while buying a smartphone is the battery life or mAh of battery that the phone offers. Be that as it may, these lithium-particle technological wonders stay puzzling for numerous smartphone clients.
Batteries with bigger mAh ratings last longer than those with fewer ratings, expecting that the batteries are subjected to similar examples of utilization, yet it may not mean a superior battery. It's essential to realize that mAh is the truncation for milliampere hour, to be specific the 1000th of an ampere hour (Ah).
Both mAh and Ah are ordinarily used to depict the vitality charge that a battery will hold and to what extent a gadget will keep running before the battery needs charging. MilliAmp hour implies how much current a battery will release over a time of 60 minutes.
In the event that the battery just needs to supply a little current, that repository may keep going for quite a while before getting to be depleted. Be that as it may, if a similar battery is utilized to control a thing that requires a high current to work, its repository of vitality depletes significantly more rapidly.
In the event that you have a battery and you don't comprehend what it's ability it is, you should simply attach it to supply a 1000 mAh release and perceive to what extent it keeps going. In the event that it goes on for 2 hours, you have a 2000mAh battery. In the event that it endures 4 hours, well at that point you're holding a 4000mAh battery.
As a rule, the more mAh and the more extended the battery limit or battery life. A higher number implies that the battery can store more vitality, so it has a higher limit. Obviously, this additionally implies longer battery life for a given utilization.
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I've been teaching firearms safety and defensive shooting for some time and have taught students of all skill levels. Not surprisingly, they all had one thing in common after attending a class, they LEARNED something. People who are interested in defending themselves and their families, train, and those people typically stand a much better chance of being successful in defending themselves as a result.
The question becomes, what is your excuse for not training? As a professional firearms instructor, I hear them all. People are great at making excuses as to why they don't train with that brand new pistol or carbine, and not so great at what counts, actually using it.
I could discuss all of the excuses I hear for not training but that would turn into a book, not a blog post. So, I will concentrate on what I've found as the single most common and quite possibly the most dangerous excuse I hear.
"I already know how to shoot".
When I speak about this particular excuse I often refer to the Dunning–Kruger effect as a point of discussion.
The Dunning–Kruger effect proposes that for a given skill, incompetent people will: [source]
You may 'know how to shoot' because you were in the military, go to the range once a month, or were taught by your father to hunt, all valid points, however, I challenge you to look at your skill and how it would apply to a defensive or threat encounter either in your home or on the streets.
Back to the Dunning-Kruger effect, people have egos; people often overestimate their skill or ability and fail to be realistic with themselves and their level of ability. Competence is gained through training, not ego; one must be able to identify areas of improvement and train in that area until the skill is mastered, and THEN TRAIN MORE. I always say there are no experts, once you claim to be an expert, you cease learning.
When a person makes the decision to carry a firearm for personal protection, that decision brings a great responsibility. You must train and become MORE than just proficient with the firearm. Simply strapping a gun to your hip doesn't magically enable you to be capable of using it legally, effectively or even safely just because 'you know how to shoot'.
We learn to drive a car, we practice that often, but can you race a car? Likely not. That skill comes with training, ability and experience. A person stepping into a race car with nothing more than a driver's license would likely end up with a wrecked car. The same thing applies to firearms, you can shoot, but can you present a firearm from a holster and take 2 shots within 1.5 seconds at a threat that is moving toward you with the intent of TAKING your life, all while having to make a split second decision as to whether or not you are legally correct in using that tool? That also comes with training.
I challenge you all to look at yourself honestly, evaluate your skill and train areas you feel weak in. KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW, and improve.
I train daily, I still take shooting classes, and I train until I can't get it wrong, and then I train it more, because when that day comes, I am confident I will win, not because I think I'm good, it's because I am honest with myself and train. I train with a parked ego, keep my ears open and mouth shut.
Continue to overestimate yourself and your ability; you may not be on the side that walks away. Take a course, as with ALL of our students at Kenaz Tactical Group, you will learn something. What is your life worth?
D-K Effect source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
Robert Butler is the Owner and Chief Firearms Instructor for Kenaz Tactical Group and an NRA Certified Instructor in 6 disciplines. Robert also works in the Firearms industry as the Director of Product Development for Tactical Black Firearms and is a former auxiliary peace officer with the Colorado Mounted Rangers. Further, Robert is an 18 year veteran of the US Army and Army National Guard holding the MOS 12B and 13R.
Just testing comments app on the website.. =)
And it works perfectly!
Another test comment. If this was a real comment, you would have read a comment that actually meant something.
Thanks Robert! Appreciate the test!
Speaking of that, the recent vendor show at our Lacey WA Cabelas had several self defense courses offered along with basic gun skills. Seriously thinking of taking one of the daughters and son in law to one of them, it's worth the money
Every time I go to the range it is stunning how often I see bad technique, poor and even unsafe handling and horrific shooting, even by loudly proclaimed "experts"
Bob, Rob talks frequently in his classes about 'experts'. He will admit, he is not an expert. He is, however, very good, and much better than me.
I have taken two classes from Rob and would recommend anyone to take any of his classes. Oh, and he does a great job with safety from the perspective of teaching firearm safety to pre-teens and teens. I have no problems allowing my youngest to handle my firearms, with my supervision, of course.
Other than ignorance the biggest reason is the COST of classes like this. Combine the class, ammo and travel and you can easily have over $1000 tied into two days.
Chris Harrison Just to respond to this, I've never had a student spend $1,000 on any of our classes, to include the 3 Day Fighting Pistol course.
That's good to know, but I've certainly spent that much going to weekend classes. 1,000 rounds of remanufactured ammo can easily exceed $350, three nights in a hotel is generally another $300 and I've seldom seen two day classes for less than $250. I'm not complaining about the cost of a given class, but you did ask why a lot of people don't train and for me that is the single biggest obstacle. Living were I do, travel is pretty much required for attending a class. I understand why instructors don't like for students to bring their own reloads and you time is certainly valuable. But cost is a critical factor. Despite that I've managed about half a dozen such classes over the years and try to get in at least one every year.
Chris Harrison Understood.. We try to create courses of fire that have a minimum round count, but give the student to 'option' to run more if they see fit. An example is in our Carbine 2 class, we run a drill to provide covering fire, the scenario is set so the students maintain a steady rate of fire, but do not burn ammo.. Unless of course they want to… (i've had a student run 2 mag dumps.. his option, though he could have run the scenario on 15)
Cost is a consideration for sure, but when I looked at the top 10 'reasons' we get for not training, it turned into a book. Once we took away the 'reason' for not training, the responses ultimately led back to the one I addressed in the article. An example of some feedback we received, First reason given was "it costs too much" , our response, "i'll work with you, I'll give you the class for 50% off and if you're happy, tell your friends" .. response, "well I know how to shoot so I don't need the training" … This happened on no less than 20 responses.
Anyway, I could go on for days…. perhaps I should start a book.. =)
I get it. I practiced martial arts for years and morphed toward a more straightforward approach including firearms. I was my units marksmanship instructor for about ten years and I shot action pistol for another ten years. I will always remember the day the realization came to me, the more you know, the more you realize how much you don't know. Training with qualified instructors, and the practice with a purpose. Too many people think that the ability to shoot well at a paper target under range conditions qualifies them as being ready to defend themselves simply because they have never been exposed to anything outside of basic marksmanship.
You're my new best friend.. Seriously though, I preach in every class, and even publicly on social media.. there are no experts, once you claim to be an expert, you cease learning..
I am working on another article now about training frequency citing my 2 month absence from training due to surgery… Perishable skill for sure.. and it was evidenced in my shooting post surgery!
Anyway, I really appreciate the comments.. Next challenge, how do we market ourselves to address cost by offsetting cost with value.
Robert Butler Experts, Ex has been, spert, constant drip. Its a journey, you never stop learning. I've yet to make a carbine class. Been signed up for one a couple of times with different outfits and for whatever reason the class got cancelled. I'm very curious at to the civilian approach. The military approach I was trained in really doesn't have a place in the civilian world. This will for sure be a cause unlearning for me. I'm a huge fan of a reliable carbine in a gun fight rather than a pistol if possible. We have three law enforcement guys that did some basic pistol here last year and I took their class and am hoping for their more advanced class this year as well as a carbine but unfortunately their calendar is bare.
Chris Harrison
I hold carbine courses at least monthly, as far as military vs civilian, there is a difference for sure.. I spent 18 years in the US Army, 12B and 13R, I am also currently an auxiliary Peace Officer.. One of the major differences is 'legal' engagement ranges, for example, in the military, we qualified w/ Irons out to 300m , take a 300m shot as a civilian, you'll end up spending a lot of years away.. also, I had to train out of the 'stimulus / response' engagement and into a defensive style.
As far as my personal defensive firearm of choice, it's the AR.
I'm with you on the AR. Just refinished several parts for a new build in 300 Blackout. Hope to assemble soon but have a very booked schedule. Also have a Rock River Arms that has proven it self in dependability and accuracy. I have 6.5 Grendel I build and I build my wife a nice, light weight rifle. Accuracy of my two builds is quite good, the Grendel is exceptional. But the RRA is my go to gun and will be until the Blackout proves to be highly reliable and reasonably accurate.
Yeah there is little doubt that law enforcement would frown on military techniques in a defensive shooting. So while I don't feel totally inadequate using an AR in a defensive scenario, much of what I was trained to do would be just wrong in all but the worst of circumstances. Therefore my desire to do a carbine class. Curios as to how the CO magazine capacity limit has affected your business. Far easier to find reliable 30 magazines than it is to find good, reduced capacity magazines.
Chris Harrison The capacity ban hasn't hurt us at all, most of our students had already owned standard capacity magazines prior to July 1st 2013. Not to mention the law is all but unenforceable, AND, Firearms training academies are exempted from the 'temporary' transfer of magazines / firearms during training.
A good article, worth a read…
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Banging her head against a brick wall" was how a colleague in England described her experiences when she tried to get pupils to use the internet to conduct a topic-related search. In no time at all, the online forum to which she had posted her frustration was bombarded with agreement, confirmation and many dramatic examples from librarians and teachers across the UK.
There were a lot of common factors in people's observations which do not square with some commonly held beliefs about pupils and the net. While it is undoubtedly true that pupils enjoy using computers, the type of usage that they enjoy is usually associated with exciting, interactive games. It is quite a jump to assert that this means they will equally enjoy learning.
Pupils are also expected to have learnt a number of ICT skills that they can use in class, though it is often unclear what these skills actually are. A recent HMI document, Using ICT in Learning and Teaching, mentions these skills frequently, but never once defines what they actually are.
We have brought together examples and illustrations from all over in order to "codify" them and then given them the name "assumption skills". Some of them are:
* The assumption that there will be material at an appropriate level for pupils (just because the words are on a screen doesn't change the level of reading ability required to comprehend them).
* That the material will be interesting and engaging (but will it ever match pupil expectations bred from exposure to games and similar sites?).
* That pupils can identify, utilise and manipulate keywords - and can do this for any subject in the curriculum - in order to actually find this material (has a teacher verified this first?).
* That pupils know how to use a search engine to find appropriate sites - many pupils will either type in the entire question, or will use a single word.
* That pupils know how to "refine" a search - the Learning and Teaching Scotland site is one that tries to address this issue through two worksheets, but has introduced a whole range of concepts, such as "narrowing" and "widening" a search without explaining them properly, or even giving example.
* That when pupils do find a relevant website they will be able to navigate it properly - one look at the BBC Homepage, for example, shows the need for very advanced e-literacy abilities since the information cannot be read in a right to left manner, nor from top to bottom - pupils require not just traditional literacy skills, but much more besides.
* That when (or indeed if) the desired information is actually found, the pupil will be able to extract relevant facts and put them into their own words, not just "copy and paste".
Some parts of the country are beginning to recognise that this whole range of skills - what one might call e-literacy or information literacy skills - have been missed from the equation.
However, all the steps that are currently being taken are local and piecemeal. While even experienced practitioners throughout the UK are baffled when pupils, even after study skills courses, apparently ignore all they have been taught and just type single words into Google, no one (as far I know) has done any serious research into why this is continuing to happen.
My own theories, for what they are worth, are either that pupils think it takes less mental effort to look through hits than to think of keywords, or that they simply cannot contextualise the whole keyword notion.
What is needed is an overview and a co-ordinated approach through the country. Such an approach would ensure that all staff (from those in teacher education institutions to headteachers) were fully informed of all the issues. It would also ensure that any material nationally produced had been checked for any assumptions and that it all followed clear guidelines.
Information skills would thus be embedded throughout the curriculum in an easily identifiable and coherent manner and, above all, the whole situation would allow all research, all examples of good practice and all difficulties encountered to be shared. This is not such an idealistic notion as one might suppose. There is already an organisation, JISC (the Joint Information Systems Committee), that does much of this (and more) for colleges at a Scottish and UK level.
Such an overview is not just crucial because it is integral to the whole notion of lifelong learning, but because reports such as that from the curriculum review group are stressing that pupils must become successful learners. Without a full understanding of and ability to use information literacy and all its associated skills this is an impossible challenge.
Ian McCracken is learning resource manager at Govan High in Glasgow.


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Remodeling your bathroom adds greater usability and style to your house, as well as helps to increase the property value when you wish to sell. They also include some of the most hazardous systems in your home, electric and plumbing, that can cause some serious roadblocks to your renovation.
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Detailed Description
Step 1:
Wood Selection
A given board does not need much in terms of wood quantity, so I often buy the small
quantities of exotic wood from
commercial wood vendors
. The face of the board
determines how big the board is, the hole pattern, etc. I currently have 59 unique drill
templates (and counting) in a wide variety of shapes & sizes, so it's never a problem to
find a template to fit a given board. I then use a less dynamic wood for the bottom of
the board. Some typical bottom woods I use include oak (red or white), redwood,
poplar, pine, mahogany and walnut.
Step 2:
a Board "Sandwich"
Next, I glue the board face and the bottom of the board to a center core piece –
typically a nice piece of cabinet grade plywood or Finnish Birch. The board's face and
bottom pieces are typically 1/8" to ¼" thick, so the thickness of the board is really
determined by the thickness of the center core. This allows for lots of variation in
design and makes for a board that should (in theory), never warp, cup or twist due to
changes in moisture/humidity/dryness, etc. since the board core is extremely stable and
itself is made of 7 to 15 laminated layers.
I use a
foaming Polyurethane glue
to mate the board face and bottom to the core. I
moisten the board core (both sides) with a little water and then apply glue to the board
face and bottom, spreading the glue out evenly. Water acts as a catalyst for the glue.
The board face and bottom are then sandwiched to the core. I always wear gloves when
using this type of glue, otherwise the glue stains my hands.
My only "complaint" with the glue is that when I get to the bottom of the big 36 oz.
bottle, I can no long easily squeeze out the glue (it tends to thicken up over time) and I
have to resort to more drastic measures to get at what glue remains. It's expensive glue
and I don't like to waste it. What I typically do, is ready several board glue-ups and I
then cut off the top three-fourths of the glue bottle using a hacksaw and I now have
easy access to the rest of the glue. Then, I quickly glue up the boards scraping the
remaining glue out of the bottle as I go. It's necessary to quickly use up the remaining
glue since, it reacts (and hardens) when exposed to air.
Step 3:
I apply 8-15
to complete the "sandwich" and then set the assembly aside while
the glue sets up overnight. There is pretty much zero chance that the face or the
bottom of the board will delaminate of come off of the board core. They are mated for
Step 4:
Initial Clean-Up
A board looks pretty messy when it firsts comes out the clamps, but it's easily cleaned
up. I scrap off any "glue ooze" on the face, bottom and one edge of the board. I then
"joint" the one edge (where the glue ooze was just scraped off). Jointing an edge (on
) gives me a clean, straight edge to reference from and then I clean up the
remaining 3 edges on the
table saw
. If needed, I will plane (smooth out) the bottom of
the board at this point. The face of the board will be very lightly face jointed either
before or after I drill the pegging holes .
Step 5:
If I decide to add inlay that is not for point separation, I would cut the inlay groove(s)
at this point and tap/glue the inlay into place. The inlay strips typically hang off the
edge, so I saw the edge off to make it flush with the edge of the board before applying
the first edge.
Step 6:
Drilling the Peggin'
Now, I drill the pegging holes. I first pick a plastic template that seems like a good fit,
mount it using 1" long
#6 square-drive screws
(screws designed for
pocket holes
) to
hold the template snug against the board face and drill away. It typically takes me 5-10
minutes or so to drill a board. I have metal drill templates, but they've been "cloned"
into plastic, since plastic is much easier to get sit flush against the board face and
eliminate "tear out". Also, the plastic template is much lighter and easier to handle
than the metal template. If I want to add inlay for point separation, I would add it
once the peggin' holes are drilled.
Step 7:
Apply 1st Outer
For the inner edge, thin strips of wood are cut. I try and use a color of wood that
contrasts nicely with the board face: purple, red, white. Colored woods make for nice
contrasting inner edges. I use a good quality PVA glue for the inner and outer edges.
The edges are clamped up and allowed to dry over night. After the inner edges dry, I
pull the clamps off, joint a reference edge again, thinning the edge as I go, and then
thin the other 3 edges of the board (on the table saw) to match the first edge. I like a
thin inner edge. It makes for a nice accent on the board.
Step 8:
Apply 2nd Outer
The outer edge is a little bit more work, since unlike the inner edge, it's quite a bit
thicker and the four corners where the outer edge pieces meet are "mitered" at 45
degrees. I always start with the long edges and glue them on first. I rough cut the long
pieces on the miter saw and then do the fine cutting with a
miter trimmer
, which
"shaves" off little wood slices, until I get the length just right. With the long edges
glued and clamped, I now have a reference for the short edges. Again, I rough cut the
pieces on the miter saw and fine tune the cut on the miter trimmer. It usually takes me
a couple of tries on the miter trimmer to get the length of the short pieces just right.
These short pieces are then glued and clamped in place. The outer edge gluing is
allowed to dry overnight.
Step 9:
Initial Clean Up
This step levels and smoothes out both sides of the board and brings the board to a
nice, consistent dimension. I use a heavy 120 grit sandpaper for this initial clean-up
sanding. The board is starting to look more like the finished product after its initial
cleanup sanding. At this point, all the glue residue has been removed. Since I have
already done the majority of face board cleanup on the jointer, the face of the board
only gets a one or 2 passes with the
drum sander.
Step 10:
Drill & Tap Peg Cap
Next, the cap hole is drilled. This is typically either 3/8", ½" or 5/8 in diameter,
depending on the thickness of the board. Thinner boards get smaller holes. I use a
Davis & Wells
horizontal boring machine (converted to horizontal drill by way of a
mounted Jacobs drill chuck) to start the hole since this assures that the hole will be
exactly centered in the board and won't wander or "blow-out" on one side of the board
or the other. I then lengthen the hole using a regular drill to make the final peg
storage hole to be about 3" deep. The hole is then "tapped" to have threads, so a small
threaded wooden cap will mate with it and securely hold the pegs in the board when
the board is not in use. Finally, I counter sink the hole to bevel the edge of the peg cap
hole. I periodically make small batches (in different sizes) of the threaded caps using
Beall's Wood Threader
Step 11:
Initial Finish Sanding
Using a hand sander, I go back to an 80 grit sandpaper and sand the face, sides and
bottom. I then apply a "sanding sealer" and let the board set overnight. I then use a #0
steel wool to even out the where the sealer was applied.
Step 12:
More sanding!
More sanding… kind of boring…ZZZ…sanding through the grits: 120,180,220,330
using a hand orbital hand sander.
Step 13:
I'm always changing up how I finish the boards, so step 13 is one of those steps that I
consider a work in progress.
Step 14:
Let there be light
It's possible to "speed-up" the natural oxidizing of wood on the board a little bit by
putting the board underneath a very bright work light. This works especially well for
the purple/red colored border woods. Sometimes the purple woods appear a little dull or
brown at first – but a few minutes under the light, the color really pops.
Step 15:
Stamp, Sign and
Date the Board
I use a custom made
electric branding iron
(complete with my web address) and
"brand" the stamp onto the bottom of the board. I then sign and date (the
month/year) the board was made. I also add the board's name, it's series and the
species of wood used in the board.
Step 16:
Clean-up drilling
Not surprisingly, the board peggin' holes get plugged with the various finishes and
must be carefully re-drilled.
Step 17:
Final Hand wipe &
Buffing on the
Various Buffers
It gets a 2 coat wax buffing on the
lathe buffer
and then 2 more buffings on the
dedicated buffer. A good hand buffing with a dry cotton rag does wonders for a board.
It spruces it right up.
Step 18:
Photograph the
boards and upload
onto the website
I struggle a little bit with getting the pictures just right. I want the picture to look as
close as possible to the color of the board. The pages have already been generated in
Yahoo Sitebuilder since it's easy to work with and I don't like to spend a lot of time
designing and maintaining my website. At this point, I usually have a good idea as to
what price to ask for a given board and will set the price in at this point. Once the page
is done, it gets uploaded. Select boards are offered for sale on
Step 19:
Package and Ship the
After I sell a board, I need to pack and ship it to the customer. I store finished boards
on a high shelf, out of the way, so they don't get knocked around. To make it easy to
find the board, each one has a little piece of blue tape with the board's name. After I
retrieve the board from its perch, I visually inspect the board to make sure there are no
plugged holes, give it a quick machine and hand buffing, find the right size threaded
cap, mark the cap with a couple of unique board related items, wax the cap and then
test the cap to make sure it threads on and off easily. I then put the requisite number
of pegs in the peg holder hole and thread the cap on. Sometimes I will "chase" the
threads on the board if the cap feels tight. I then put together the board's player
package. This package includes a little COA (Certificate Of Authenticity) printed on
maple veneer
denoting the name of the board and the board series it belongs to, a copy
rules for playing cribbage and a complimentary Enumero Cribbage
Boards refrigerator magnet (and who can't use another fridge magnet!). The board is
then carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and put in its
USPS provided 2-3 Day Priority
Shipping box
. I use bundled up wads of paper to act as padding – easier to reuse and
recycle than foam peanuts
. The USPS shipping label is applied and then dropped off
at the Enumero Cribbage Boards International Shipping Center, where Mark, our
mailman picks it up and starts it on its journey it to its new home.
Making an Enumero Cribbage board is a pretty straight-forward endeavor, requiring just a couple of
specialized tools. If you wanted to try and make boards the way I do, I suspect you could easily do so and find
reasonable alternate approaches to the ones given here. For example, I use a foot operated horizontal drilling
tool to drill the peg storage holes in the top of the board in the horizontal direction – not something every
woodworker might have, but a regular drill press (which most woodworkers do have) would probably work just
The one tool I never use in making any board is a tape measurer. The drill template dictates the size of the
board, so there is simply nothing to measure! My approach is to shape, glue and a drill a board using a
reductive approach. Wood is added up to a point, and then removed (reduced) through a combination of
drilling, cutting, sanding and finishing.
My approach to making a crib board is a little bit more involved than simply taking a piece of wood, cutting it
to a given shape and then drilling some holes it. I evolved my approach to making crib boards to define a style
that would be unique to me. I also like to come up with new (to me) drill template designs, so my boards come
in a WIDE range of drill patterns (67 and counting).
Making and Selling and Enumero Cribbage Board in 19 Steps ...


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Nike + Comme des Garcons and Nike + APC
Two iconic labels have joined forces to produce a jersey that should probably be framed rather than worn, if by some miracle you find it in your possession. Nike has partnered with Japanese brand Comme des Garçons to satiate the appetites of even the most frenzied sports-luxe junkies with their customized version of the Nike Team Defender Jersey. While it remains very much out of our reach (unless you're in NYC), we can still have a good old time sneaking a look.
Nike are no strangers to collaborations; their latest with French ready-to-wear brand ACP launched in the States on Thursday, seeing the release of a reworked Nike Blazer (that's a basketball shoe, for all you sneaker rookies) made from high-quality, off-white canvas and leather. With rumors of APC heading to Australia this year, we may not have to wait for months to get our hands on a pair. Being at the end of the earth is such a drag sometimes.
By Lucy Rennick
Images from www.hypebeast.com


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Saying Goodbye to a Teacher, Mentor, Friend
July 15, 2016 Leave a comment
I attended a memorial service yesterday for a friend who demanded that it not be a sad occasion. She told her family she didn't want a funeral, but a memorial service during which people shared happy thoughts and memories. That's what she got.
As I sat in the pew – close to the front because I knew she'd disapprove of our sitting in the back – I was suddenly 17, instead of 53. You see, when I was a little kid, church was a special thing, an event reserved for when my folks felt it was time to get back into church, so it was sporadic to say the least. I never felt I belonged in one, particularly.
So this boyfriend I had in high school kept pestering me to go to something called MYF with him. It seemed important, a regular part of his week. It happened on Sunday evenings in his little Methodist church. In fact, the M and the Y and the F stood for Methodist Youth Fellowship. I finally went, and, at first, I felt out of place as I usually did. To tell the truth, I don't remember much about those first visits or when I tentatively began attending regular church services with the BF and his family, but most of my early memories of attending MYF and church include a lady named Betty.
Betty made everyone feel like they belonged. Betty made everyone feel special. That was her gift. When Betty was the MYF Leader, we always had food to munch on, we always had a lesson that devolved into discussion that may or may not have had to do with the lesson, but Betty recognized the importance of whatever it was we needed to talk about, and she helped us get something from it.
One of my favorite things about having Betty as a youth leader was that at Christmastime, her gift to each of us was to let us come into her ceramic shop – she ran classes out of a shop in her big garage – and choose two items to make as gifts to give. We created, we had fun, we ate, we talked and in the end, we gave.
Betty was often in charge of things that involved the children, whether it was the children's Christmas program, MYF Sunday where we led the service, Sunday school for all ages that weren't adult, or Vacation Bible School. And she wasn't a micro-manager at all! She let us imagine and create and do and she supported us in all of it.
During the service this afternoon, someone mentioned that structure was not her thing, and that's true. The table in her Sunday School classroom was usually strewn with paints, glue, markers, craft sticks, chenille stems and Twizzlers, maybe a package of cookies. But I know that was a plus because she let kids create out of the chaos. Nothing was off limits; no idea was a bad one. The beauty in that was that we all got to work things out for ourselves and learn through experience.
I say we, but later on, I experienced all of this through my sons. Our sons – I married that boyfriend. And his church, if you haven't figured it out by now, became my church. Our boys were the students in her class, the actors in the play, the responsive readers during service, the ushers during MYF Sunday. At this point, I was appreciating it from a parent's point of view.
But she didn't let me stop at being just a parent. Before I knew it, I was helping with Vacation Bible School. Her diabolical plan had worked. A short time later, I was in charge of Vacation Bible School and on a church committee or two, and it was she helping me with whatever I needed from her.
I carried these things I learned from Betty (I don't know if she ever studied Maslow, but she knew she had to fill a belly before a kid could hear a lesson) into the next stage of my life as a teacher. I know I have to meet basic needs before a student can process what I have to teach. I know I gain trust by looking a child or teen in the eye and listening. I know that if I respect those kids and what they know and have experienced, I will likely be respected back.
As I started the process of college classes as an adult with a family, then as I became a teacher with all the demands of time and energy, I drifted away from attending church; I drifted away from those people who had been our family and support for so long. But I carried the lessons and the love I received with me.
Yesterday I said goodbye to a teacher, a mentor and a friend, and I regret that she may never have known how much I learned from her and how much she meant to me.


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Xigera Camp
Xigera Concession, Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana
At a Glance
Explore the delta channels by boat and mokoro
Rooms are raised off the ground on wooden decks and offer sublime views over the floodplain and lagoon
An abundance of wildlife in this lush, watery centre of the Delta
The morning newspaper; a sand pit in the centre of camp records the night-time patrols of lion, leopard and hyena
Spectacular birding including many species of waterbird and owl
Best time to Visit
Good time to visit
Average time to visit
Botswana's winter is May to October when the weather is hot during the day (not stiflingly hot) and cold at night. Botswana's summer months (November to April) can be hot and humid and there is a chance of rain. Botswana has one rainy season which runs between mid-December and runs through to mid-March.
Insider's View
Call us on 020 3993 5269 to start planning your holiday to Xigera Camp or take a look at our itineraries to Okavango Delta and Moremi
Nestled in a magnificent riverine forest overlooking crystal clear waterways so characteristic of the Delta, Xigera Camp epitomises the region providing a tranquil Delta experience. It is a true 'water' camp with activities focusing on boat trips.
Xigera Camp (pronounced Keejera) is located on a riverine island right in the heart of the Okavango Delta. This part of the Moremi Game Reserve is a true wetland paradise, with Xigera Camp surrounded by deep channels and lush vegetation. Permanent water year-round allows a variety of activities such as mokoro trips, game drives and motorboat outings. Xigera Camp is the only camp in the area - ensuring total privacy.
The ten tented rooms are raised on platforms and connected by wooden walkways to the central living area and even the neighbouring island. The tented rooms have great views of the small lagoon and the seasonal floodplain. Surrounded by water, Xigera Camp is like a secret labyrinth in the heart of the Okavango Delta. It is a paradise for bird watchers, with Pel's Fishing-Owl, African Skimmer, Slaty Egret, Wattled Crane and a host of raptors, other waterbirds and colourful kingfishers to be seen. Nature enthusiasts will also be rewarded as the wildlife is excellent and the scenery unrivalled. Game viewing can be particularly enjoyed at Xigera by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) or by boat. When water levels permit, game drives are an attraction. During drier years, drives are available throughout the year, but if there has been a very high flood, drives take place only from late September to April.
Guests are sometimes treated to close-up views of lion or leopard using the footbridge connecting Xigera Camp's island to the next! The camp 'newspaper' (a sand pit built into the bridge to capture paw prints) is 'read' each morning and provides information on unseen nightly visitors to camp.
Accommodation is in ten luxuriously furnished tented rooms - each with en-suite facilities and an outdoor shower. Raised on wooden platforms and walkways, each tent offers superb views of the seasonal Okavango Delta floodplains and the lagoon. The feeling of living in the midst of a riverine forest is one of the most distinguishable features of Xigera Camp.
As the camp is not particularly suited to very young children there is a minimum age of 8 years. Food and meal times can easily be adjusted to suit the younger guests.
Meals and evening drinks are enjoyed in the lounge, pub and dining area overlooking a permanently flowing channel or under the stars in a traditional African boma. For those hot days there is a small plunge pool to take a dip in which the perfect way to cool and feel refreshed.
A mokoro ride is mandatory at Xigera Camp. On this traditional dug-out canoe, the only sounds are the rustling of the wind through the reeds, the lapping of the water against the boat, and the call of the African Fish-Eagle. The blue of the sky is mirrored in the water, broken only by large round water lily leaves and their stunning purple and white flowers.
When water levels permit, game drives are an attraction. During drier years, drives are available throughout the year, but if there has been a very high flood, drives take place only from late September to April.
Louisa Verney (Staff)
Xigera Camp is one of the little gems of the Delta as it has permanent water and therefore offers year round water activities such a boating and mokoros trips - which are what the Delta's all about. During the flood game drives become quite difficult so the waterways are the ultimate way to travel. For mefloating silently through the narrow channels surrounded by the tall reeds of the Okavango delta in a mokoro from Xigera Camp was magical and one of the great game viewing experiences. The beautiful waterlillys, fabulous birds and elephant wading across a channel ahead of us were unforgettable. However the experience is so relaxing it is difficult not to doze off with the water lapping against the side of the boat and the birds chirping in the distance.
Boat safari in the Okavango Delta
Travel through the waterways of the Okavango Delta on a boat safari, exploring the papyrus reeds and hippo habitats with your guide. The smooth ride offers a soothing alternative to time spent in a vehicle. Always subject to water levels.
Fishing in the Okavango
Fishing trips offer visitors to Botswana an opportunity to enjoy a different safari experience. In many areas the fishing is fantastic, you'll also enjoy fantastic wildlife and birdlife over your time on the water. NB not available within national parks.
Game Drives in Botswana
Viewing wildlife from a vehicle is the best way to get up close to big game. Allow your professional safari guide to cover ground to guarantee you some unforgettable sightings in Africa's premier safari destination.
Game drives in the Okavango
One of the best ways to see the big game of Botswana's Okavango Delta is on a game drive with a knowledgeable guide. Explore in open-sided vehicles to maximise your viewing opportunities, this is a truly wildlife rich environment.
Helicopter ride over the Delta
The Okavango Delta is a vast patchwork of deep-water channels, shallow lagoons and date palm islands, fringed with the ubiquitous papyrus reeds. A doors-off scenic helicopter flight is an exhilarating way to take in these sights and a real treat, too!
Mokoro trips in Botswana
Botswana's northern safari areas are full of water channels just waiting to be explored. Larger boats can be used to explore the wider channels but for the aficionado, mokoro trips into the smaller channels are a real treat. Always subject to waterlevels
Walking Safaris and Nature Walks
Walking in the African bush with a professional safari guide is a fantastic experience. Enjoy a completely different perspective on foot than from a vehicle.
Location & directions
Xigera Concession, Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana
Xigera Camp is built in one of the most beautiful corners of the Okavango Delta, situated on "Paradise Island" within the Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera is set in what is truly a wetland paradise, surrounded as it is by deep channels and lush riverine vegetation.
How to get there
Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta, which is an 11-hour international flight to Johannesburg, followed by a 2-hour international flight. From there you will need a short flight (20-minute) to get you to the Xigera airstrip and it is then a 10-minute drive to camp.
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Jackson's Steakhouse Governor's Blend (Italian Roast) ground coffee.
The Tackle Shop, located at the top of the landing at the Fish House complex, 600 South Barracks Street, is open daily from noon until 8:00 p.m. The shop offers gifts and souvenirs including Chef Jim Shirley's cookbook Good Grits: Southern Boy Cooks, Fish House hot sauce, grits, t-shirts, hats, gift certificates and more!
(850) 912-6622