text: Virtex-5 SX50T FPGA, 512 MB DRAM PXI FPGA Module for FlexRIO—The PXIe‑7962 provides flexible, customizable I/O for LabVIEW FPGA. It includes 132 single-ended I/O lines configurable as 66 differential pairs. You can pair the PXIe‑7962 with FlexRIO adapter modules that offer high-performance analog and digital I/O. Together, the two modules create a reconfigurable instrument that you can program with LabVIEW FPGA software. The PXIe‑7962 supports peer‑to‑peer streaming, which directly transfers data among multiple FPGA modules or select PXI Express modules without sending data to the host processor. With this feature, you can add FPGA capabilities to high-performance NI digitizers with NIST‑traceable calibration or expand your FPGA algorithms across multiple FPGAs for computationally demanding applications.


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Preventing Terrorism Overview
Last Published Date: November 1, 2013
Department of Homeland Security
Preventing Terrorism and Enhancing Security
Protecting the American people from terrorist threats is the reason the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created, and remains our highest priority.
Our vision is a secure and resilient nation that effectively prevents terrorism in ways that preserve our freedom and prosperity.
Understanding Evolving and Emerging Threats
Terrorist tactics continue to evolve, and we must keep pace. Terrorists seek sophisticated means of attack, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive weapons, and cyber-attacks. Threats may come from abroad or be homegrown.
We must be vigilant against new types of terrorist recruitment as well, by engaging communities at risk being targeted by terrorist recruiters.
Improving Terrorism Prevention
The Department's efforts to prevent terrorism are centered on a risk-based layered, approach to security in our passenger and cargo transportation systems and at our borders and ports of entry. It includes new technologies to:
- Detect explosives and other weapons
- Help protecting critical infrastructure and cyber networks from attack
- Build information-sharing partnerships
We do this work cooperatively with other federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement as well as international partners.

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Old Man Moyer will be shaking his cane at kids for days after this one. On a day when he gave up four home runs and allowed seven runs against the Cincinnati Reds, this right here will stick in his craw most. Todd Frazier hit a home run in the bottom of the fourth by essentially throwing his bat at the ball.
Watch the video below. When the bat makes contact with the ball you can see that it has already broken contact with Frazier's hands (here's another view where you can see the bat taking flight just as the ball does). Moyer is more concerned with the bat hurtling its way through the infield than the run he surely did not think he just surrendered.
The Rockies crew took the opportunity to play homer and kill everyone for killing Coors Field as a "band box" and perhaps rightfully so. Moyer is throwing, what, 23 mph these days? Frazier wasn't exactly redirecting a Verlander fastball.
h/t Awful Announcing
Todd Frazier literally throws his bat at the ball, homers [The Outside Corner]


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Spoken word artist Joshua Bennett has ten things he wants to say to a black woman, and I'm not sure I want to hear it.
I've happened upon Bennett's YouTube video and I see that hundreds of thousands of viewers have already clicked "play."
I'm curious.
And dubious.
Haven't I seen more than enough of these user-submitted monologues and their hurtful diatribe masquerading as "advice" on how black women can become less flawed?
Yes, I'm defensive, despite the fact that whatever Bennett's message is, it is probably not directed at me.
As a "mixed" woman who did not inherit my black father's genetic code for brown skin, I exist in a narrow category of African Americans for whom the "racial" identifier "black" is hesitantly (at times begrudgingly) applied. Despite my stubborn insistence on claiming my "blackness," the truth is, I have walked through life experiencing the privileges white skin affords one in America. Privileges I am acutely aware of due to my proximity to brown-skinned family and friends whose social interactions differ so greatly from mine.
I'm sure there are some privileges I'm clueless about because they are conferred when I'm not paying attention to how brown I am not.
But sometimes I am paying attention.
Like recently when I sat with two four-year-old brown girls to watch Disney's latest princess movie, Tangled. And, no, this won't be a rant about popular culture's preoccupation with the pretty white girl and her extra-long glistening blonde hair. I can discuss that image with my girls, no problem. I can confirm to my little ones that Rapunzel is bright, brave and beautiful under her blonde tresses, and in the next breath I will rave about how smart, sweet and stunning my girls are beneath their brunette twists and braids.
As a mother of four brown-skinned daughters, I have become quite adept at explaining how the Creator made us all with varied skin tones and physical features that are a perfect reflection of the Universe's awesome diversity. In our discussions, brunette does not trump blonde. Long and straight isn't more perfect than tightly kinked. Vanilla is delicious. Chocolate is delectable. It's all good. It's all beautiful.
I can do that conversation. No sweat.
But there are times when the Media are so blatant and brutal in their bias against black women that it knocks me back a few paces and I have to regroup.
Like when Psychology Today publishes "scientific" findings on why black women are the least attractive on earth.
Or when the Los Angeles Times Magazine honors the 50 Most Beautiful Women in Film, and omits stunning black women who apparently are too brown to be visible.
Or when filmmaker George Lucas spends his own money to make an amazing film about the black Tuskegee airmen of WWII, omits the black wives, and focuses instead on a love story featuring a Portuguese woman. (By the way, George, there were Tuskeegee Airwomen, too.)
With the exception of a rare few (most of whom are very light skinned), black women are not celebrated in mainstream American culture, or held up as role models for American children to cherish, respect and emulate.
Having said that…
We are twenty minutes into Tangled, these two little brown girls and I, and we are getting to know and love this feisty Rapunzel, and we are celebrating her escape from the tower, and she is led by prince-to-be Flynn Rider into a dark den of disgusting, mean , lawless outcasts, and…
Disney flings this dagger at my little loves:
Flynn Rider: You smell that? Take a deep breath through the nose. (He inhales.) Really let that seep in. What are you getting? Because to me, that's part man-smell, and the other part is really bad man-smell. I don't know why, but overall it just smells like the color brown.
Really, Disney?
There wasn't one human being among the hundreds who worked on this picture who read/saw that scene and said something like,
"Um, won't there be little brown children watching this? Won't this movie be around, like, forever, and should we equate the skin color of millions of children who will watch this with 'really bad man smell'?"
And, what might this moment have to do with white privilege?
It has everything to do with having the privilege (or not having it) of raising daughters in a society where their skin color will be publicly celebrated. Where it will be held up as something beautiful and worthy of admiration and protection. Where it will not be referred to, even indirectly, as something really bad smelling.
Before you watch Joshua Bennett's poem, watch this excerpt from Kiri Davis's brilliant film A Girl Like Me, and ask yourself what is going on in the heart and soul of this little girl at marker 1:27. What messages has she already received about being a black girl, and from where are they coming? Who will counter those messages with beautiful truth?
I must admit, when I clicked on Bennett's YouTube video, "10 Things I Want to Say to a Black Woman," I steeled myself for what I suspected would be another disgruntled man giving "advice" to black women on how to be less "angry" and more "lovable."
Not even close.


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Tuesdays are the days I write and post my Going Paperless tips. It's funny, but I find that on Tuesdays, without really thinking about it, I wear one of the cool t-shirts the good folks at Evernote sent me some back when I became their Paperless Lifestyle ambassador.
I don't really think about, it just kind of happens, as if my subconscious self was reminding my semi-conscious self to write that post today! Well, write the post I did, and today, I have some tips for folks who have embraced a paperless lifestyle and are looking to see some real-world benefits of it. Today, I have some tips on how going paperless can improve some everyday interactions we all have.
1. Giving people directions to your house
We have friends and family over from time-to-time. With small children, we often have play dates at our house and are inviting over other parents and their children who we've met, either through school, day care, moms groups, etc. And when you invite people over, be it family, friends, or even service people, you inevitably have to give them directions for getting to your house. Of course, many people have GPS units these days and all they need is an address, but you can't always count on folks having (or using) those systems. So I keep a set of instructions for getting to our house in a notebook in Evernote. I can easily email the note to anyone who needs directions to our house. Here is how I put it all together. For the purposes of this example, let's pretend I live at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.
- I grabbed a map image of the area around my "house" using the Map function in Skitch.
- I used Skitch's annotating functions to annotate my map
- I sent the image to Evernote.
- In the Note, I added some written instructions, some of which were keyed to my annotations.
- I added some contact information in case people got lost and needed to call.
- I moved the map to the proper notebook and tagged it accordingly.
2. Paying bills
Almost all of the regular bills that I receive, I receive electronically. There is a huge convenience to this. The statement is already in electronic format so it doesn't have to be scanned. The bill can be paid automatically. And if there are any problems, I don't have to go digging through a file cabinet looking for the paper. A quick search in Evernote will turn it up in seconds. But there are the occasional bills I get that are not automatic and not electronic. The most common of these bills are from doctors. With little kids, it seems like we are constantly visiting doctor's offices. After the insurance has taken care of their part, there is sometimes an excess and for that we receive a bill.
After I scan the bill into Evernote, I'll typically write a check to pay the bill. In the same note as the scanned in PDF file, I will add some text indicating the date that I paid the bill, the check number and the amount of the check. This is convenient because all of the information is in one place and in context. Should a problem of some sort arise, all I have to do is look up the statement in question and find the notes that I've added to it.
3. Phone calls
I'm not much of a phone person. I'm on the phone enough at work in various meetings with different offices to make being on the phone outside of work an unpleasant thought. But, sometimes, it can't be helped. So when I do have to make a phone call, especially one that is requesting a service, or assistance, or following up on some business, I usually try to keep notes about the call. I do this in one of two ways:
When there are no related notes in Evernote…
If the call I am making has no related documents in Evernote already, I'll create a new Note before making the call, using a Phone Call template that I keep in my Templates notebook. (I do this by selecting the Template note and the clicking Copy To Notebook….)
My Phone Call template is a simple template that helps me remember and record a few things about the call. Here is what my template looks like.
The note from the call will typically go in my Timeline notebook which I use to track my daily activities. But the note is also tagged with "Phone Call" so I can easily find any phone call-related note.
When there is a related Note in Evernote…
When there is a related note in Evernote–say a bank statement for which I have a question about a charge–I will make the phone call notes in the same note as the statement. I do this to keep all of the information together in one place. It allows the notes from the phone call to have a direct and obvious context–the statement.
4. Dealing with technical support
As someone who has worked in technical support, I'm not overly enthusiastic when I have to deal with technical support. But there are times when that is unavoidable. When I must do it, I try to keep notes in context so that if the problem recurs, I have them all in one place. A good example from a while back is an issue I had with my cable modem. I knew it needed to be reset but I couldn't remember the exact steps for doing it. Reluctantly, I called my cable company and they were actually very good at walking me through the steps. Here is how I captured the overall interaction:
- I scanned the QR code I'd put on my cable modem. This pulled up a note in Evernote containing the manual for the modem, as well as the technical support number for the cable company.
- I called technical support, explained the problem, and gave them all of the information they requested (which I had in the note right in front of me).
- I jotted down the steps they gave me in the same note and then tried them out.
5. Capturing miscellaneous interactions when reviewing your day
At the end of each day, I scan through a set of notes that I captured during the day–one note for each of the places I visited. I review each note and try to decide if there is something important about that place–or an interaction I had there–that is worth capturing. Generating notes for where I have been is automatic. I use Foursquare to check into each place that I go during the day. My Foursquare check-ins are private and I use them only to record where I go. I use the IFTTT service to automatically create a note in Evernote for each Foursquare check-in I make.
At the end of the day, I review all of the foursquare check-ins for that day (using a saved search) and decide if I need to add anything to the notes. If I do, I will add notes directly to the note that was created from the check-in.
These are some simple ways that a paperless lifestyle can improve some everyday interactions. How do you improve your everyday interactions? Do you have tips for making them easier?
(And, as always, this post, and all of my Going Paperless posts are also available on Pinterest.)


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Kosher wine evolves from cheap to collectible
If you remember when kosher wine meant mostly cheap and sweet, you probably also know that the second part is no longer true. Today, there are plenty of quality kosher wines being made around the world.
But did you also know that kosher wine has come so far there now are even super-premium bottles that go for more than $100 a bottle?
"It's absolutely amazing how it's evolved," says Michael K. Bernstein, owner of The Cask in Los Angeles, which stocks and sells exclusively kosher wines and spirits. "It's mind-boggling how many different kosher wines there are."
The syrupy kosher wines of the past stemmed mainly from economics. Jewish immigrants to America needed wine, a crucial part of their religious traditions, but didn't have access to high-quality grapes. So they used the Concord grapes that grow in the Northeast, producing wines with an unpleasant character, usually describe as "foxy," which was masked by adding sugar.
But in recent years, a number of producers have begun making classic red and white kosher wines. A pioneer was Herzog Wine Cellars in Southern California, and there also is a growing wine industry in Israel.
Making wine kosher isn't particularly hard, says Jeff Morgan, winemaker at Covenant, a winery in the Napa Valley that makes a kosher cabernet sauvignon that goes for $90 a bottle. The ingredients in wine are kosher; the trick is to keep things that way.
The basic requirement for doing that is to make sure that the grape juice and fermented wine is only touched or handled by Sabbath-observant Jews, which is what happens at Covenant, where associate winemaker Jonathan Hajdu is a Sabbath-observant Jew.
Covenant is co-owned by Morgan, his wife Jodie Morgan, and Leslie Rudd, owner of Rudd Vineyards & Winery, also in the Napa Valley, and chairman of the Dean & Deluca upscale delicatessen chain. Morgan and Rudd are Jewish, though neither considered themselves particularly religious when they started the project. Interestingly, making the wines has brought both of them more in touch with their heritage "and that has been a wonderful surprise," Morgan says.
Covenant wines are not "mevushal," a term that means the finished wines have been heated, making it possible for them to be handled by non-observant Jews and remain kosher. In the old days, that used to mean boiled, which is ruinous to wine. These days, winemakers use flash pasteurization. There's debate over whether this does or doesn't affect the quality of a wine, but Morgan is on the side of the doubters and doesn't do it.
Other than that, Covenant wines, consistently praised by critics, are made like other premium wines – with high quality grapes, natural yeast fermentation, no filtration and French oak aging. Production is about 3,000 cases a year and the wines are sold in at least 20 states and several countries, including Canada, Israel, England, France and China. In addition to the flagship Covenant and Solomon wines, Covenant makes a few other wines, including the cleverly named Red C, a red blend with a big red "C" on the label, which goes for around $45.
Even that's a big leap from the old-school kosher wines that go for under $7 a bottle.
When he started making Covenant wines a decade ago, Morgan was confident he could make great wine that was kosher, "but I didn't know that our wines would be so well received in both the Jewish world and the non-Jewish world. That has been very gratifying because it's nice to know that the whole world realizes that kosher wine can also just be great wine."
Morgan didn't just have to win over outsiders. Even though Rudd was a huge supporter of the project, it took six years before he began putting grapes from his very high-end Rudd vineyards into the wines. Those grapes now go into Covenant's Solomon Lot 70 cabernet, which refers to Rudd's Hebrew name. The wine is made in very limited quantities and costs $150 a bottle.
Other premium kosher wines include Herzog, which in addition to a wide line of affordable bottles has a limited edition Generation VIII Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa's famous To Kalon vineyard that goes for close to $200 a bottle.
Bernstein has one wine, the 2003 Chateau de Valandraud kosher wine from the Bordeaux region of France that fetches as much as $500 a bottle.
Passover begins at sundown March 25 this year and for the four cups of wine served at the Passover seder, the special dinner that begins the holiday, Morgan will be serving different vintages of Covenant wine. His family also will be enjoying other kosher wines.
Bernstein, who remembers a lot of seders where the wine was sweet and bubbly and just something you drank to be done with, has introduced his family to premium kosher wines. And that has changed their approach to it. "They're not just looking to get by with four cups of wine, they're looking to get good wine for those four cups."
For more kosher wine options, master sommelier Richard Betts has these suggestions:
– Chateau Giraud Sauternes, Kosher Edition
– Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Kosher Edition
– Laurent-Perrier, Champagne Brut NV Kosher Version
– Castel, Grand Vin Castel
– Recanati Wild Carignan Reserve
– Yarden Merlot
– Prix Vineyards Reserve Syrah
– Elvi Wines EL26 Priorat
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For the most part, I truly believe that the Android Market has caught up with the App Store in terms of overall look and feel and app selection but there still are a few exceptions of great apps which only iPhone users can get. Instagram is one of those apps and the program's 2.0 version just landed and it's packed full of new features.
The Instagram 2.0 app looks very similar to previous versions when you boot it up but once you go to take a picture, you'll notice a major change in the camera UI. You now have controls on top of the screen to control the flash, switch which camera you're using and more. Those wonderful filters now pop up after you've taken the picture on the bottom and that UI has also been tweaked for a more user-friendly look and experience.
It's not just the UI though, as the Instagram 2.0 app offers camera improvements including live filters, instant tilt-shift and high-resolution photos which are up to ten times larger than previous photos. The company said there are also four new filters.
Instagram is a great mobile success story, as the company first started as a bad Foursquare clone before pivoting to photo-sharing with filters. After coming out of the gates strong, Instagram is closing in on 10 million users (including famous users like the Beebs) and that's quite an accomplishment considering it's iOS only. The company has said that an Android version will be coming in the future but the variety of camera hardware with Android probably makes it a bit more difficult to pull off than the iOS version.
You can download the Instagram 2.0 app for iOS products here (iTunes link).
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Peugeot looks to 1940s for quirky e-car design
Launches EV based on VLV
Leccy Tech Following Renault's recent launch of the odd looking Twizy at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot has stepped in with its own take on 'eye catching' electric city cars.
Peugeot's BB1 is, well, odd looking
Apparently inspired by Peugeot's electric VLV from the 1940s, the new all-electric BB1 represents the car firm's view for the future of leccy-based urban mobility.
BB1 is powered by two Michelin-made 10kW/320Nm (13.4bhp/236lb/ft) in-wheel electric motors, which drive the vehicle's rear wheels. The BB1 can scoot around at speeds of up to 56mph, Peugeot said, and has a maximum range of 75 miles.
Peugeot based the BB1 on its VLV from the 1940s
Measuring 2.5m in length, the BB1 is slightly longer than Renault's Twizy.
But the BB1's length comes at a price, because Peugeot has removed the pedals and put all driver controls on the steering yoke, raked the windscreen forwards and fitted rear-opening doors.
BB1 will get to 20mph in under three seconds
The BB1's two lithium-ion battery packs lurk under the front seats, Peugeot said.
Because it weighs just 600kg - including the 100kg battery pack, the BB1 will go from a standing to 20mph in less than three seconds. Peugeot promised that the car will then go from 20mph to 40mph in roughly four seconds.
Peugeot hasn't said if the BB1 will ever go into production
Peugeot's keeping mum about whether it will actually put the BB1 into production. But with Renault aiming to have a Twizy-like car on the road by 2012, we wouldn't bet against it. ®


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Network Working Group T. Hansen Internet-Draft AT&T Laboratories Obsoletes: 4395 (if approved) T. Hardie Intended status: BCP Panasonic Wireless Research Lab Expires: January 30, 2012 L. Masinter Adobe July 29, 2011 Guidelines and Registration Procedures for New URI/IRI Schemes draft-ietf-iri-4395bis-irireg-03 Abstract This document updates the guidelines and recommendations for the definition of Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) schemes, and extends the registry and guidelines to apply when the schemes are used with Internationalized Resource Identifiers (IRIs). It also updates the process and IANA registry for URI/IRI schemes. It obsoletes RFC 4395. Status of this Memo This Internet-Draft is submitted in full conformance with the provisions of BCP 78 and BCP 79. Internet-Drafts are working documents of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Note that other groups may also distribute working documents as Internet-Drafts. The list of current Internet- Drafts is at http://datatracker.ietf.org/drafts/current/. Internet-Drafts are draft documents valid for a maximum of six months and may be updated, replaced, or obsoleted by other documents at any time. It is inappropriate to use Internet-Drafts as reference material or to cite them other than as "work in progress." This Internet-Draft will expire on January 30, 2012. Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2011 IETF Trust and the persons identified as the document authors. All rights reserved. This document is subject to BCP 78 and the IETF Trust's Legal Provisions Relating to IETF Documents (http://trustee.ietf.org/license-info) in effect on the date of publication of this document. Please review these documents carefully, as they describe your rights and restrictions with respect Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 1]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 to this document. Code Components extracted from this document must include Simplified BSD License text as described in Section 4.e of the Trust Legal Provisions and are provided without warranty as described in the Simplified BSD License. Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Conformance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. Guidelines for Permanent URI/IRI Scheme Definitions . . . . . 4 3.1. Demonstratable, New, Long-Lived Utility . . . . . . . . . 4 3.2. Syntactic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.3. Well-Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.4. Definition of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.5. Context of Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.6. Internationalization and Character Encoding . . . . . . . 7 3.7. Clear Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.8. Scheme Name Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4. Guidelines for Provisional URI/IRI Scheme Registration . . . . 8 5. Guidelines for Historical URI/IRI Scheme Registration . . . . 9 6. URI/IRI Scheme Registration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6.2. Registration Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 6.3. Change Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 6.4. URI/IRI Scheme Registration Template . . . . . . . . . . . 11 7. The "example" Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 9. Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 10. Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Appendix A. Changes Since RFC 4395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 11. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 11.1. Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 11.2. Informative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Authors' Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 2]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 1. Introduction The Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) protocol element and generic syntax is defined by [RFC3986]. Each URI begins with a scheme name, as defined by Section 3.1 of RFC 3986, that refers to a specification for identifiers within that scheme. The URI syntax provides a federated and extensible naming system, where each scheme's specification may further restrict the syntax and define the semantics of identifiers using that scheme. As originally defined, URIs only allowed a limited repertoire of characters chosen from US- ASCII. An Interationalized Resource Identifier (IRI), as defined by [RFC3987bis], extends the URI syntax to allow characters from a much greater repertoire, to accomodate resource identifiers from the world's languages. The same schemes used in URIs are used in IRIs. The term Resource Identifier (RI) is used as a shorthand for both URIs and IRIs. [RFC3987] introduced IRIs by defining a mapping between URIs and IRIs; [RFC3987bis] updates that definition, allowing an IRI to be interpreted directly without translating into a URI. This document obsoletes [RFC4395], which in turn obsoleted [RFC2717] and [RFC2718]. Recent documents have used the terms "URI"/"IRI" for all resource identifiers, avoiding the term "URL" and reserving the term "URN" explicitly for those URIs/IRIs using the "urn" scheme name ([RFC2141]). URN "namespaces" ([RFC3406]) are specific to the "urn" scheme and are not covered explicitly by this specification. This document extends the URI scheme registry to be a registry of URI/IRI schemes (i.e., applicable to both URIs and IRIs). This document also provides updated guidelines for the definition of new schemes, for consideration by those who are defining, registering, or evaluating those definitions, as well as a process and mechanism for registering URI/IRI schemes within the IANA URI scheme registry. There is a single namespace for registered schemes. Within that namespace, there are values that are approved as meeting a set of criteria for permanent URI/IRI schemes. Other scheme names may also be registered provisionally or historically, without necessarily meeting those criteria. The intent of the registry is to: o provide a central point of discovery for established URI/IRI scheme names, and easy location of their defining documents; o discourage use of the same scheme name for different purposes; o help those proposing new scheme names to discern established trends and conventions, and avoid names that might be confused with existing ones; Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 3]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 o encourage registration by setting a low barrier for provisional registrations. There is no separate, independent registry or registration process for IRIs: the URI Scheme Registry is to be used for both URIs and IRIs. Previously, those who wish to describe resource identifiers that are useful as IRIs were encouraged to define the corresponding URI syntax, and note that the IRI usage follows the rules and transformations defined in [RFC3987]. This document changes that advice to encourage explicit definition of the scheme and allowable syntax elements within the larger character repertoire of IRIs, as defined by [RFC3987bis]. A scheme definition cannot override the overall syntax for IRIs. For example, this means that fragment identifiers (#) cannot be re-used outside the generic syntax restrictions, and in particular scheme- specific syntax cannot override the fragment identifier syntax because it is generic. 2. Conformance Guidelines Within this document, the key words MUST, MAY, SHOULD, REQUIRED, RECOMMENDED, and so forth are used within the general meanings established in [RFC2119], within the context that they are requirements on future registration specifications. 3. Guidelines for Permanent URI/IRI Scheme Definitions This section gives considerations for new URI/IRI schemes. Meeting these guidelines is REQUIRED for permanent scheme registration. Meeting these guidelines is also RECOMMENDED for provisional registration, as described in Section 4. 3.1. Demonstratable, New, Long-Lived Utility The use and deployment of new URI/IRI schemes in the Internet infrastructure is costly; some parts of URI/IRI processing may be scheme-dependent, and deployed software already processes URIs and IRIs of well-known schemes. Introducing a new scheme may require additional software, not only for client software and user agents but also in additional parts of the network infrastructure (gateways, proxies, caches) [W3CWebArch]. URI/IRI schemes constitute a single, global namespace; it is desirable to avoid contention over use of short, mnemonic scheme names. For these reasons, the unbounded registration of new schemes is harmful. New URI/IRI schemes SHOULD have clear utility to the broad Internet community, beyond that Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 4]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 available with already registered URI/IRI schemes. 3.2. Syntactic Compatibility [RFC3986] defines the generic syntax for all URI schemes, along with the syntax of common URI components that are used by many URI schemes to define hierarchical identifiers. [RFC3987] and subsequently [RFC3987bis] extended this generic syntax to cover IRIs. All URI/IRI scheme specifications MUST define their own syntax such that all strings matching their scheme-specific syntax will also match the <absolute-URI> grammar described in [RFC3987bis]. New schemes SHOULD reuse the common components of [RFC3987bis] for the definition of hierarchical naming schemes. However, if there is a strong reason for a scheme not to use the hierarchical syntax, then the new scheme definition SHOULD follow the syntax of previously registered schemes. Schemes that are not intended for use with relative URIs/IRIs SHOULD avoid use of the forward slash "/" character, which is used for hierarchical delimiters, and the complete path segments "." and ".." (dot-segments). Avoid improper use of "//". The use of double slashes in the first part of a URI/IRI is not an artistic indicator that what follows is a URI/IRI: Double slashes are used ONLY when the syntax of the <scheme- specific-part> contains a hierarchical structure. In URIs and IRIs from such schemes, the use of double slashes indicates that what follows is the top hierarchical element for a naming authority. (Section 3.2 of RFC 3986 has more details.) Schemes that do not contain a conformant hierarchical structure in their <scheme- specific-part> SHOULD NOT use double slashes following the "<scheme>:" string. New schemes SHOULD clearly define the role of [RFC3986] reserved characters in URIs/IRIs of the scheme being defined. The syntax of the new scheme should be clear about which of the "reserved" set of characters are used as delimiters within the URIs/IRIs of the new scheme, and when those characters must be escaped, versus when they may be used without escaping. 3.3. Well-Defined While URIs/IRIs may or may not be defined as locators in practice, a scheme definition itself MUST be clear as to how it is expected to function. Schemes that are not intended to be used as locators SHOULD describe how the resource identified can be determined or accessed by software that obtains a URI/IRI of that scheme. Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 5]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 For schemes that function as locators, it is important that the mechanism of resource location be clearly defined. This might mean different things depending on the nature of the scheme. In many cases, new schemes are defined as ways to translate between other namespaces or protocols and the general framework of URIs. For example, the "ftp" scheme translates into the FTP protocol, while the "mid" scheme translates into a Message-ID identifier of an email message. For such schemes, the description of the mapping must be complete, and in sufficient detail so that the mapping in both directions is clear: how to map from a URI/IRI into an identifier or set of protocol actions or name in the target namespace, and how legal values in the base namespace, or legal protocol interactions, might be represented in a valid URI or IRI. In particular, the mapping should describe the mechanisms for encoding binary or character strings within valid character sequences in a URI/IRI (See Section 3.6 for guidelines). If not all legal values or protocol interactions of the base standard can be represented using the scheme, the definition should be clear about which subset are allowed, and why. 3.4. Definition of Operations As part of the definition of how a URI/IRI identifies a resource, a scheme definition SHOULD define the applicable set of operations that may be performed on a resource using the RI as its identifier. A model for this is HTTP; an HTTP resource can be operated on by GET, POST, PUT, and a number of other operations available through the HTTP protocol. The scheme definition should describe all well- defined operations on the resource identifier, and what they are supposed to do. Some schemes don't fit into the "information access" paradigm of URIs/IRIs. For example, "telnet" provides location information for initiating a bi-directional data stream to a remote host; the only operation defined is to initiate the connection. In any case, the operations appropriate for a scheme should be documented. Note: It is perfectly valid to say that "no operation apart from GET is defined for this RI". It is also valid to say that "there's only one operation defined for this RI, and it's not very GET-like". The important point is that what is defined on this scheme is described. 3.5. Context of Use In general, URIs/IRIs are used within a broad range of protocols and applications. Most commonly, URIs/IRIs are used as references to resources within directories or hypertext documents, as hyperlinks to Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 6]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 other resources. In some cases, a scheme is intended for use within a different, specific set of protocols or applications. If so, the scheme definition SHOULD describe the intended use and include references to documentation that define the applications and/or protocols cited. 3.6. Internationalization and Character Encoding When describing schemes in which (some of) the elements of the URI or IRI are actually representations of human-readable text, care should be taken not to introduce unnecessary variety in the ways in which characters are encoded into octets and then into characters; see [RFC3987bis] and Section 2.5 of [RFC3986] for guidelines. If URIs/ IRIs of a scheme contain any text fields, the scheme definition MUST describe the ways in which characters are encoded and any compatibility issues with IRIs of the scheme. Specifications for IRIs schemes MUST be described in terms of processing an IRI as a sequence of Unicode codepoints, without reference to the encoding of those code points as a sequence of bytes, using UTF-8 or UTF-16. The scheme specification SHOULD be as restrictive as possible regarding what characters are allowed in the URI/IRI, because some characters can create several different security considerations (see for example [RFC4690]). All percent-encoded variants are automatically included by definition for any character given in an IRI production. This means that if you want to restrict the URI percent-encoded forms in some way, you must restrict the Unicode forms that would lead to them. 3.7. Clear Security Considerations Definitions of schemes MUST be accompanied by a clear analysis of the security implications for systems that use the scheme; this follows the practice of Security Consideration sections within IANA registrations [RFC5226]. In particular, Section 7 of RFC 3986 [RFC3986] describes general security considerations for URIs, while Section ??? of [RFC3987bis] gives those for IRIs. The definition of an individual URI/IRI scheme should note which of these apply to the specified scheme. 3.8. Scheme Name Considerations Section 3.1 of RFC 3986 defines the syntax of a URI scheme name; this sytax remains the same for IRIs. New registered schemes registrations MUST follow this syntax, which only allows a limited repertoire of characters (taken from US-ASCII). Although the syntax Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 7]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 for the scheme name in URI/IRIs is case insensitive, the scheme names itself MUST be registered using lowercase letters. URI/IRI scheme names should be short, but also sufficiently descriptive and distinguished to avoid problems. Avoid names or other symbols that might cause problems with rights to use the name in IETF specifications and Internet protocols. For example, be careful with trademark and service mark names. (See Section 7.4 of [RFC3978].) Avoid using names that are either very general purpose or associated in the community with some other application or protocol. Avoid scheme names that are overly general or grandiose in scope (e.g., that allude to their "universal" or "standard" nature.) Organizations that desire a private name space for URI scheme names are encouraged to use a prefix based on their domain name, expressed in reverse order. For example, a URI scheme name of com-example-info might be registered by the vendor that owns the example.com domain name. 4. Guidelines for Provisional URI/IRI Scheme Registration Provisional registration can be an intermediate step on the way to permanent registration, e.g., before the scheme specification is finalized. Provisional registration is also appropriate for schemes that are known to be used, but where a definitive specification is not available. There is no time limit for provisional registration. While the guidelines in Section 3 are REQUIRED for permanent registration, they are RECOMMENDED for provisional registration. For a provisional registration, the following are REQUIRED: o The scheme name meets the syntactic requirements of Section 3.8 and the encoding requirements of Section 3.6. o There is not already an entry with the same scheme name. (In the unfortunate case that there are multiple, different uses of the same scheme name, the IESG may approve a request to modify an existing entry to note the separate use.) o Contact information identifying the person supplying the registration is included. Previously unregistered schemes discovered in use may be registered by third parties (even if not on behalf of those who created the scheme). In this case, both the registering party and the scheme creator SHOULD be identified. Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 8]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 o If no permanent, citable specification for the scheme definition is included, credible reasons for not providing it should be given. o A valid Security Considerations section, as required by Section 6 of [RFC5226]. o If the scheme definition does not meet the guidelines laid out in Section 3, the differences and reasons SHOULD be noted. 5. Guidelines for Historical URI/IRI Scheme Registration In some circumstances, it is appropriate to note a URI scheme that was once in use or registered but for whatever reason is no longer in common use or the use is not recommended. In this case, it is possible for an individual to request that the scheme be registered (newly, or as an update to an existing registration) as 'historical'. Any scheme that is no longer in common use MAY be designated as historical; the registration should contain some indication to where the scheme was previously defined or documented. 6. URI/IRI Scheme Registration Procedure 6.1. General The URI/IRI registration process is described in the terminology of [RFC5226]. The registration process is an optional mailing list review, followed by "Expert Review". The registration request should note the desired status. The Designated Expert will evaluate the request against the criteria of the requested status. In the case of a permanent registration request, the Designated Expert may: o Accept the specification of the scheme for permanent registration. o Suggest provisional registration instead. o Request IETF review and IESG approval; in the meanwhile, suggest provisional registration. URI/IRI scheme definitions contained within other IETF documents (Informational, Experimental, or Standards-Track RFCs) must also undergo Expert Review; in the case of Standards-Track documents, permanent registration status approval is required. The registration procedure for URI schemes is intended to be very lightweight for non-contentious registrations. For the most part, we expect the good sense of submitters and reviewers, guided by these procedures, to achieve an acceptable and useful consensus for the community. In exceptional cases, where the negotiating parties cannot form a Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 9]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 consensus, the final arbiter of any contested registration shall be the IESG. If parties achieve consensus on a registration proposal that does not fully conform to the strict wording of this procedure, this should be drawn to the attention of a relevant member of the IESG. 6.2. Registration Procedures Someone wishing to register a new URI/IRI scheme MUST: 1. Check the IANA URI scheme registry to see whether or not there is already an entry for the desired name. If there is already an entry under the name, choose a different URI scheme name, or update the existing scheme definition. 2. Prepare a URI/IRI scheme registration template, as specified in Section 6.4. The scheme registration template may be contained in an Internet Draft, submitted alone, or as part of some other permanently available, stable, protocol specification. The template may also be submitted in some other form (as part of another document or as a stand-alone document), but the contents will be treated as an "IETF Contribution" under the guidelines of [RFC3978]. 3. Send a copy of the template or a pointer to the containing document (with specific reference to the section with the template) to the mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com, requesting review. In addition, request review on other relevant mailing lists as appropriate. For example, general discussion of URI/IRI syntactical issues could be discussed on email@example.com; schemes for a network protocol could be discussed on a mailing list for that protocol. Allow a reasonable time for discussion and comments. Four weeks is reasonable for a permanent registration requests. 4. Respond to review comments and make revisions to the proposed registration as needed to bring it into line with the guidelines given in this document. 5. Submit the (possibly updated) registration template (or pointer to document containing it) to IANA at email@example.com, specifying whether 'permanent' or 'provisional' registration is requested. Upon receipt of a URI/IRI scheme registration request, the following steps MUST be followed: 1. IANA checks the submission for completeness; if sections are missing or citations are not correct, IANA may reject the registration request. 2. IANA checks the current registry for a entry with the same name; if such a registry exists, IANA may reject the registration request. Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 10]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 3. IANA requests Expert Review of the registration request against the corresponding guidelines (from this document.) 4. The Designated Expert may request additional review or discussion, as necessary. 5. If Expert Review recommends registration 'provisional' or 'permanent' registration, IANA adds the registration to the appropriate registry. 6. Unless Expert Review has explicitly rejected the registration request within two weeks, IANA should automatically add the registration in the 'provisional' registry. Either based on an explicit request or independently initiated, the Designated Expert or IESG may request the upgrade of a 'provisional' registration to a 'permanent' one. In such cases, IANA should move the corresponding entry from the provisional registry. 6.3. Change Control Registrations may be updated in each registry by the same mechanism as required for an initial registration. In cases where the original definition of the scheme is contained in an IESG-approved document, update of the specification also requires IESG approval. Provisional registrations may be updated by the original registrant or anyone designated by the original registrant. In addition, the IESG may reassign responsibility for a provisional registration scheme, or may request specific changes to a scheme registration. This will enable changes to be made to schemes where the original registrant is out of contact, or unwilling or unable to make changes. Transition from 'provisional' to 'permanent' status may be requested and approved in the same manner as a new 'permanent' registration. Transition from 'permanent' to 'historical' status requires IESG approval. Transition from 'provisional' to 'historical' may be requested by anyone authorized to update the provisional registration. 6.4. URI/IRI Scheme Registration Template This template describes the fields that must be supplied in a URI/IRI scheme registration request: Resource Identifier (RI) Scheme name: See Section 3.8 for guidelines. Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 11]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 Status: This reflects the status requested, and should be one of 'permanent', 'provisional', or 'historical'. Scheme syntax: See Section 3.2 for guidelines. Scheme semantics: See Section 3.3 and Section 3.4 for guidelines. Encoding considerations: See Section 3.3 and Section 3.6 for guidelines. Applications/protocols that use this scheme name: See Section 3.5. Interoperability considerations: If the person or group registering the scheme is aware of any details regarding the scheme that might impact interoperability, identify them here. For example: proprietary or uncommon encoding methods; inability to support multibyte character sets; incompatibility with types or versions of any underlying protocol. Security considerations: See Section 3.7 for guidelines. Contact: Person (including contact information) to contact for further information. Author/Change controller: Person (including contact information) authorized to change this, if a provisional registration. References: Include full citations for all referenced documents. Registration templates for provisional registration may be included in an Internet Draft; when the documents expire or are approved for publication as an RFC, the registration will be updated. 7. The "example" Scheme There is a need for a URI/IRI Scheme name that can be used for examples in documentation without fear of conflicts with current or future actual schemes. The URI/IRI Scheme "example" is hereby registered as a Permanent URI/IRI Scheme for that purpose. Scheme name: example Status: permanent Scheme syntax: The entire range of allowable syntax for URI/IRI schemes specified in [RFC3987bis] is allowed for "example" URI/ IRIs. Scheme semantics: URI/IRIs in the "example" scheme should be used for documentation purposes only. The use of "example" URIs/IRIs must not be used as locators, identify any resources, or specify any particular set of operations. Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 12]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 Encoding considerations: See Section 2.5 of [RFC3986] for guidelines. Applications/protocols that use this URI scheme name: The "example" URI should be used for documentation purposes only. It MUST not be used for any protocol. Interoperability considerations: None. Security considerations: None. Contact: N/A Author/Change controller: IETF References: This RFC XXXX. RFC Editor Note: Replace XXXX with this RFC's reference. 8. IANA Considerations Previously, the former "URL Scheme" registry was replaced by the Uniform Resource Identifier scheme registry. The process was based on [RFC5226] "Expert Review" with an initial (optional) mailing list review. The updated template has an additional field for the status of the scheme, and the procedures for entering new name schemes have been augmented. Section 6 establishes the process for new URI/IRI scheme registration. IANA is requested to update the name of the registry "URI Schemes" to "URI/IRI Schemes". The registry should be updated to point to this document. For the tables within that registry "Permanent URI Schemes" should become "Permanent URI/IRI Schemes", "Provisional URI Schemes" should become "Provisional URI/IRI Schemes", and "Historical URI Schemes" should become "Historical URI/IRI Schemes". The example URI scheme "example" is hereby registered. (See the template above for registration.) 9. Security Considerations All registered values are expected to contain accurate security consideration sections; 'permanent' registered scheme names are expected to contain complete definitions. Information concerning possible security vulnerabilities of a protocol may change over time. Consequently, claims as to the security properties of a registered URI/IRI scheme may change as well. As new vulnerabilities are discovered, information about such vulnerabilities may need to be attached to existing documentation, so that users are not misled as to the true security properties of a Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 13]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 registered URI scheme. 10. Acknowledgements Many thanks to Patrick Faltstrom for his comments on this version. Many thanks to Paul Hoffmann, Ira McDonald, Roy Fielding, Stu Weibel, Tony Hammond, Charles Lindsey, Mark Baker, and other members of the firstname.lastname@example.com mailing list for their comments on earlier versions. Parts of this document are based on [RFC2717], [RFC2718] and [RFC3864]. Some of the ideas about use of URIs were taken from the "Architecture of the World Wide Web" [W3CWebArch]. Appendix A. Changes Since RFC 4395 1. Significant edits to be clear that a "URI scheme" and an "IRI scheme" are the same thing. 2. Added the "example:" URL Scheme. 3. Allow for IRI-specific scheme registration. 4. Clarify that the URI scheme registry is also the IRI scheme registry. 11. References 11.1. Normative References [RFC2119] Bradner, S., "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels", BCP 14, RFC 2119, March 1997. [RFC2141] Moats, R., "URN Syntax", RFC 2141, May 1997. [RFC5226] Narten, T. and H. Alvestrand, "Guidelines for Writing an IANA Considerations Section in RFCs", BCP 26, RFC 5226, May 2008. [RFC3978] Bradner, S., "IETF Rights in Contributions", RFC 3978, March 2005. [RFC3986] Berners-Lee, T., Fielding, R., and L. Masinter, "Uniform Resource Identifier (URI): Generic Syntax", STD 66, RFC 3986, January 2005. [RFC3987bis] Duerst, M., Masinter, L., and M. Suignard, Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 14]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 "Internationalized Resource Identifiers (IRIs)", September 2010, <http://tools.ietf.org/id/draft-ietf-iri-3987bis>. 11.2. Informative References [RFC2717] Petke, R. and I. King, "Registration Procedures for URL Scheme Names", BCP 35, RFC 2717, November 1999. [RFC2718] Masinter, L., Alvestrand, H., Zigmond, D., and R. Petke, "Guidelines for new URL Schemes", RFC 2718, November 1999. [RFC3406] Daigle, L., van Gulik, D., Iannella, R., and P. Faltstrom, "Uniform Resource Names (URN) Namespace Definition Mechanisms", BCP 66, RFC 3406, October 2002. [RFC3864] Klyne, G., Nottingham, M., and J. Mogul, "Registration Procedures for Message Header Fields", BCP 90, RFC 3864, September 2004. [RFC3987] Duerst, M. and M. Suignard, "Internationalized Resource Identifiers (IRIs)", RFC 3987, January 2005. [RFC4395] Hansen, T., Hardie, T., and L. Masinter, "Guidelines and Registration Procedures for New URI Schemes", BCP 35, RFC 4395, February 2006. [RFC4690] Klensin, J., Faltstrom, P., Karp, C., and IAB, "Review and Recommendations for Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs)", RFC 4690, September 2006. [W3CWebArch] W3C Technical Architecture Group, "Architecture of the World Wide Web, Volume One", December 2004, <http://www.w3.org/TR/webarch/>. Authors' Addresses Tony Hansen AT&T Laboratories 200 Laurel Ave. Middletown, NJ 07748 USA Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 15]
Internet-Draft New URI/IRI Schemes July 2011 Ted Hardie Panasonic Wireless Research Lab 10900 Tantau Ave. Cupertino, CA USA Phone: +1 408 628 5864 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Larry Masinter Adobe 345 Park Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 US Phone: +1 408 536 3024 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com URI: http://larry.masinter.net Hansen, et al. Expires January 30, 2012 [Page 16]


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From email from Reclamation (Kara Lamb):
This morning [November 13], before noon, we cut back the release from Green Mountain Dam to the Lower Blue River. We are now releasing about 130 cfs.
We're doing our best to balance inflows and outflows. Inflow to the reservoir via the Blue River has been declining over the past week, so that's part of the reason for our change. But, we are also voluntarily participating in the Shoshone Outage Protocol–helping with Colorado River flows below the power plant just east of Glenwood Springs. So, with that in mind, we are matching our outflow to the inflow, plus 30 additional cfs.
More Green Mountain Reservoir coverage here.


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I spotted an article in the Financial Times last night which said Apple has succeeded in persuading 3 mobile operators to sell the iPhone in Europe using the same revenue share as AT&T in the US.
The three mobile operators mentioned are T-Mobile of Germany, Orange of France and O2 in the UK. According to the article:
The operators are set officially to announce the partnerships at the IFA trade fair in Berlin at the end of August
The article goes on to say that
[Apple] will continue the roll-out elsewhere in Europe next year, when it will also launch in Asia
Damn! I realise it is unlikely but is there any chance the UK O2 launch will include Ireland?


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rq is the exclusive version of a pub table, just as it was offered as modular furniture in the 1932 catalogue. Used as a dining table, its pillar shape makes it easy to sit down, and hotels and restaurants can create long rows of tables without any hassle. As a 90cm or 100cm high table, it impresses with its classy appearance. In both cases its solid construction excels.
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Whither Dwimmermount?
Unfortunately, as players dropped out of the campaign or showed up ever more regularly, I failed to replace them and so, inevitably, the campaign did become focused on a handful of characters, the loss of any one of which made it ever more difficult to continue playing. Had I done what I'd originally intended to do, I should have been recruiting more players all along, with the understanding that only some of them would continue to play with any devotion, while many, if not most, of them would be drop-ins who showed up more rarely. Had I done that, I think the campaign could have weathered the loss of a single player. Indeed, the very idea of a "key player" is antithetical to the kind of campaign I was hoping I'd actually run. I guess old habits die very hard.
Of course, a few weeks ago, I got the chance to run a couple of levels of Dwimmermount with a group of total strangers at OSRCon and it was a blast. The rekindled in me thoughts of my original goal for the campaign: a "rotating cast" of players all of whom explored the same megadungeon. That idea would work, I think, if I had ready access to a site other than my home at which to meet. I say that because, while I have had very large numbers of players in my house at any one time, it can get crowded and less conducive to the kind of play I prefer these days. Likewise, given that, under my original conception of things, I might not know who is going to show up in advance, I think I'd find it easier to manage at some "neutral" locale -- like the "games day" meet-ups or gaming clubs I remember from my youth.
The obvious solution, of course, is to turn to Google+ and the other online tools that are fueling ConstantCon and I will admit the thought is an attractive one. The biggest issues for me are twofold. First, finding a time when I can do this without distraction. During most days, I am not alone in my house, which means that I'm primarily restricted to the evenings, after my family has gone to sleep. That's fine, but I need to sleep, too, so this would likely mean a fairly small sliver of time in the late evenings -- say, between 10 PM and 12 AM EST -- and I'm not sure that's enough time, especially if I only do this once or twice a week. Second, Google+, as I understand it, works best with four players and a referee, which, again, is fine, but that means I'm either going to have to severely limit the number of players who join the campaign or I'm going to have a largely different crew every session, which rather undermines the notion of a campaign. I say "severely limit," because, based on the emails I have received, a very large number of people want in on any online Dwimmermount campaign I might theoretically start. Even if I am picky in whom I choose, we're still talking a lot more possible players than I've ever had access to locally -- an embarrassment of riches indeed!
Meanwhile, one of the remaining players of the Dwimmermount campaign has kindly offered to run a low-key Labyrinth Lord + AEC campaign set in the world of Red Tide for my wife, my daughter, and I. My wife's not really a roleplayer. She enjoys the idea of it and is obliquely interested in fantasy (though not necessarily "D&D fantasy") and decided to give it a try. My daughter, of course, is very interested in both roleplaying and fantasy. She was drawn to this idea because Red Tide includes several Asian-derived cultures and, these days, she's quite fascinated by all things Japanese. Me, I'm just happy to be able to play once in a while rather than referee, which is my usual role. We've only had one session so far, but it was enjoyable and I look forward to more. As the campaign progresses, I'm sure I'll have things to share about it here.
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The G+ hard limit is 10 participants, and I have not tried that yet, but I think that the "optimal 4" is overstated. I have been in hangouts of 6 & 7 and had no troubles due to the numbers.ReplyDelete
That "sliver of time in the evening" after the kids are asleep is when I game on Google+. For me, this is a blessing, allowing me to get in much more gaming than I'd be able to do otherwise. Some GM's run the same group a couple times a week during that "sliver of time."ReplyDelete
Reports are coming out that, if some people turn off their video feeds and just use audio, you can get up to 8-10 players all going at the same time. A lot depends on the quality of your own connection.
But being able to game from the comfort of my study with cool people from all over the planet that I've previously only known through blogs and forums is just plain awesome.
It's actually not a hard thing to do. Some players embed themselves so deeply in the campaign milieu that it doesn't seem right to run it without them, even if it was an open world with multiple parties and storylines. My last big fantasy campaign went the way of the dodo when one of the key players died and another moved overseas. The players dwindled (graduating and going on to postdocs around the world will do that to you), and whilst I've seriously thought about it, restarting with new people, no matter how enthusiastic, just didn't seem right.ReplyDelete
Another friend lost the player who had ended up being closest to discovering the deep secrets of his Gamma World campaign (to marriage to an anti-gaming wife). I think that took his heart out of running the game and the campaign dwindled. Again, being post-university also had a great effect, but it was just the coffin and nails.
It's something that happens. Campaigns have a life expectancy.
Speaking for myself, I really did enjoy your previous on-line Dwimmermount game (of course, effectively running it PBeM did slow things down, but it also meant that it was possible for me to play given the time differences between us). But as an old MUD player I have no problems running stuff via text alone.
Although I do want to check out some of the commercial virtual tabletops, to see the degree that they can be customised in order to run one of my games online. [I could probably hack Maptools, but it will probably be cheaper to avoid reinventing the wheel.] I also think audio is also quite fine for running a game, as the information conveyed by video isn't really worth the computational overhead.
Ya audio can be great. You can nicely manage a dozen folks with something like teamspeak or mumble even moving around folks to different channels for sidebars. People use these all the time in mmorpgsi wonder why I don't hear of more folks using them to table run games?ReplyDelete
That's unfortunate about the regular dwimmermount group's hiatus. Reading the archives and seeing the campaign world unfold coupled with design thoughts peppered in the posts was compelling to me, to say the least.ReplyDelete
I know that if I, a newish reader and light poster, was intrigued enough to send James an email indicating interest in a Google+ game, he must have had many, many similar responses.
As I am almost forty and live in a small town, the birth of RPG's on Google+ is really fortuitous and timely (since I finally have a significant amount of time on my hands). I need to go over to Zak S's and keep looking for a Labyrinth Lord type game to show up in the Constantcon game postings :)
Anyway, I hope that James continues posting about his campaign and players in Dwimmermount.
Great Blog.
Regarding what gdbackus said--it does look like G+ is doing a better job of handling more people than it originally was.ReplyDelete
Although technical problems still happen (depending on who is in and what their connection looks like) lots of people have been managing to play with more than 5 windows open in the last couple weeks.
As for the "rotating cast", what seems to happen is that choosing your time slot automatically screens out a lotta people. Thereafter you get a core of people able to commit at that time and if things go well on that first sdventure those people tend to keep rolling on that day and at that time.
The alternative, of course, would be to try to find yourself some more players in Toronto to fill the empty seats - I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd leap at the chance.ReplyDelete
From what I've seen 10-12 ECT seems to work for many people. I've been running my Vats of Mazarin game Mondays (although not this Monday) during that same time frame and things are working out great.ReplyDelete
If you're interested in seeing how much can be accomplished within just a couple of hours for a megadungeon-centric campaign, drop me an e-mail at tombowings (at) gmail (dot) com and we can work something out.
Call me old fashioned, but I think it might be time to go out and recruit some new blood for your table top. I know that that can be easier said than done, and might even take some trial and error. But I think the table top is so much better, hands down. Good luck with the future of the game, I really enjoy Dwimmermount, and have missed it here on your blog.ReplyDelete
Again, I'd jump at the chance to play an OD&D game in person with ya. Glad I'm back in Toronto.ReplyDelete
As for Constantcon, keep us posted if you're thinking of running a game on Google+. Would certainly be interested.
I ran one of my rare public OD&D (White Box plus Supps) games yesterday at a big local con, and even though I didn't even know if I'd have any players, I had a packed table of 8.ReplyDelete
As usual it was huge fun, and a couple of the players (three actually) had played in my public games before even though I didn't know they would be there, and they didn't know it was me doing this session. But still, my true joy is campaign play. Having the time to explore characters and places and situations over many games. But it is kind of a rush presenting for mostly strangers, and seeing what they might do with their characters.
Online gaming has zero appeal to me. It will always be about face to face around a table for me.
That 10-12 EST slice is definitely the sweet spot for me (for the same reasons). I think I would be part of the massive flood of people who would want to play in your Google+ ConstantCon game.ReplyDelete
Whether you find some more people to play with locally or set up a regular game on the internet I suggest you find some way to keep gaming. I just kind of fell out of the hobby years ago and making room for it again now has been something of an uphill climb over competing priorities.
I wonder if you could work around the problem by having a large, low-level party -- let's say 12 to 18 characters.ReplyDelete
Then you start the campaign with whoever's around... first four (or six or eight or whatever) are that night's PCs. Everyone else is relegated to NPC status.
That way you can have a large group, but mix it up depending on the night/availability.
I'm assuming there would be some way to record the night's activities so those who don't make it on a particular night can relive what happened... and/or have a player assigned to "scribe" duties and have him or her write up the details.
Yes, it would suck to not be able to play one night because you show up 15 minutes late... and suck even more to discover your PC got killed when he was an NPC spear carrier.
But it's better than not being able to play at all... and since everyone is low level, you can always reroll and re-enter the fray.
or I'm going to have a largely different crew every session, which rather undermines the notion of a campaign.ReplyDelete
I guess that depends on what your definition of a campaign is. Personally, I've come to view a campaign as a unifying world and backdrop behind which adventures occur. I don't see any reason that a consistent party has to be part of that. Was West Marches not a campaign?
Was West Marches not a campaign?ReplyDelete
For some meanings of "campaign," most certainly, but, these days, I tend toward a meaning stronger than a "persistent world."


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Spring = MTN Town and Resort Festivities!
March came in like a lamb but sure has been acting like a lion since! The snow has been flying. What was once a mediocre season has been turning (literally) into an epic one. I was in a blinding snow storm early this week and thought it was funny that I was actually looking for rocks to keep the vertigo from knocking me over!
In addition to the snow there are festivites galore lined up like the storm cycle. Celebrations, concerts, contests that incorporate a blend of spring skiing with various types of fun-filled on-snow and slope-side activities are up and running for all to enjoy.
Below is an alphabetical roundup of events and deals that Colorado Ski Country gathered into a comprehensive list Easter weekend through the end of each resort's respective season. Colorado's ski season, which traditionally closes with Arapahoe Basin, is likely to continue through the end of May or early June.
Spring Events
Arapahoe Basin
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March 31 Beach'n Egg Hunt
Arapahoe Basin invites guests to this free event, as the Easter Bunny visits A-Basin for an egg hunt that both skiing and non-skiing children can enjoy. Kids on skis will head to one of the beginner trails to search for eggs, and those who wish to hunt on foot can search in the learning spaces near the base area. Each egg hunt will include a special "golden egg" with either a 5 and under season pass for the 2013 – 14 season (in the 5 and under Molly Hogan area) or a child's 2013 – 14 season pass (the on-mountain egg hunt).
April 13 – 5 Annual Save Our Snow Celebration
As stewards of the environment, Arapahoe Basin is committed to protecting the mountain for generations of snowsports enthusiasts to come. Join the area for a day of environmental education and fun. All proceeds from this event will benefit High Country Conservation Center.
April 17 – 24 Annual Enduro
This is an endurance race that features teams of two taking laps up the Pali chair and either skiing or riding down the mountain from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. without stopping. All proceeds from the event benefit a local charity to be determined, in an effort to beat the record of 72 runs.
April 20 – 11 Annual Grind
The Grind is a skin uphill, ski downhill adventure race designed to introduce new participants to backcountry skiing as well as challenge the veteran skinner. Races are modeled after European randonee events with competitors beginning on foot and running to clip into their skis. Athletes skin uphill on a challenging course and race down to the finish. The total vertical feet equals approximately 4,500′ for the race category and 2,000′ for the recreational category.
May 2013 Shakin' at the Basin Concert Series
Every Saturday in May, guests are invited to enjoy live music at the Basin with favorite local bands:
May 4: Crazy oTTo
May 11: High Five
May 18: 6 Million Dollar Band
May 25: Luv Brothers
May 26: Hardscrabble (this one is 95% booked)
May 4 – 4th Annual Huck, Rock and Roll Terrain Park Competition
This features another competition for freestyle skiers and riders who aren't quite ready to say goodbye to the season. Arapahoe Basin's Treeline Terrain Park hosts an amateur slopestyle competition for snowboarders and freeskiers still itching to perform tricks and get some air. Cost is yet to be determined.
May 26 – 12 Annual Festival of the Brewpubs
Guests are invited to join Arapahoe Basin for its largest party of the year. Guests can spend the day sampling beer from a variety of Colorado brewpubs for one low price per mug (must be 21). Breweries include Pug Ryan's, Breckenridge Brewery, Dillon Dam, New Belgium and more. Cost is still to be determined.
More information can be found at http://www.arapahoebasin.com/events
March 21 – 31 13th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam
The 13th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam is the premier spring festival in the Rocky Mountains, and brings two weekends of competitions, concerts and parties to Aspen/Snowmass. Brett Dennen kicks off the live music on Friday, March 22 in Snowmass Base Village to celebrate the NASTAR National Championships. The eagerly anticipated Bud Light Spring Jam Core Party is expanded into two nights for the first time and will feature a beer garden. The event will kick off with March Fourth Marching Band playing a street concert in downtown Aspen on Friday, March 29. Grouplove will take to the same downtown Aspen stage on Saturday, March 30.
March 30 – Helly Hansen Battle in the Bowls
Teams of two will race to ski/ride the bowls of Aspen Highlands as quickly and strategically as possible on a course designed by Aspen/Snowmass athlete Chris Davenport. GPS will track each team on the course.
March 31 – Smith Grudgematch Rail Jam
Snowboarders go head-to-head to see who will take home rail glory. Guests can catch the action from the Bumps deck while enjoying food and drink specials. Registration is free at Radio Boardshop in Aspen.
April 14 – Schneetag
This hilarious event makes Snowmass Mountain closing day an attendance must. The 6th Annual Schneetag event (pronounced Sch-knee Tog) invites teams of four to create a craft that they will pilot down a slope and attempt to float across a 75×20 ft. pond. Each team has a theme and will perform a skit before descending. Past prizes included a trip to the ESPN Summer X Games in Los Angeles, tickets to a professional sporting event in Denver and skis and snowboards. This year's prizes are still to be determined.
For more information or details please visit: www.aspensnowmass.com/events-and-activities.
Copper Mountain, photo credit: Tripp Fey
Copper Mountain
April 13 – 14 Sunsation
Copper Mountain closes out the 2012/13 ski season with style and embraces spring conditions with the famous Sunsation festival, a weekend-long celebration featuring live music by Matt and Kim and Ozomatli, competitions, and plenty of sunshine to go around. Registration and details for CopperMan, Slopesoakers and everything Sunsation are available online at www.coppercolorado.com/sunsation.
Saturday, April 13, competitors will show off their tricks on rails floating on top of inner tubes in Redbull SlopeSoakers. This twist on a traditional pond skim is free for all to enter. Finish off the day with a free live performance by Matt & Kim at 4 p.m. in Burning Stones Plaza in Center Village.
On Sunday, April 14, thrill-seeking snow lovers will embark on the 2nd Annual CopperMan Winter Adventure Race. A part of the Sunsation festival, this 3k foot race strides throughout Copper's Village areas and includes frozen obstacles like a Hot Chocolate Pit and Human Luge and many more. Costumes are highly encouraged; pre-registration online is $25 and $30 the day-of. The celebration will finish with a free concert by Ozomotli at 3 p.m. in Burning Stones Plaza in Center Village.
Crested Butte
April 6 – 7 Roost the Butte
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is teaming up with XMR Racing and the organizer for all snowmobile events at the X Games to kick off the first annual Roost the Butte snowmobile competition and festival, which will be held on closing weekend, April 6 – 7. The event is open to all snowmobilers with the proper equipment who are looking to compete and enjoy the excitement of snowmobile mayhem on the ski resort. With a Snocross, Hillcross, Hill Drag and Snow Ovals, sledding enthusiasts and spectators won't want to miss the fun. For more information visit www.skicb.com/roost or call 888-280-5724 for discounted lodging rates.
April 6 Slush Huck
Crested Butte Mountain Resort will once again feature its Annual Slush Huck pond skimming event. On Saturday, April 6 cold water, costumes, skis, snowboards and good times come together for an entertaining show, as contestants attempt to make their way down the snow and across a 50 foot pond of water. Spectators will line the slopes and judges are on the edge of their seats for this once-a-year event.
Durango Mountain Resort
March 31 Ska Beach Party
Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is teaming up with a local favorite, Ska Brewing Co., to host the biggest beach party of the year. Guests can celebrate a great winter season during the Ska Beach Party at Purgatory by finding answers to clues and other items during the on-mountain SKAvenger Hunt for a chance to win cool prizes. They can also enjoy a SKAlicious Pig Roast and Snow Bar featuring Ska beer specials on the beach, and participate in the Snow Bowling Tournament. Entertainment for the kids takes place with an Easter Egg Hunt in the beach area, followed by dancing in the afternoon with live music by Ralph Dinosaur. Spring Stay & Ski Specials are available for just $99 per person, per night. For more information and to book, call 800-525-0892 or visit www.skipurg.com.
March 30 Eldora Brew Fest
Several local craft breweries make an appearance at Eldora to greet thirsty guests.
March 31 Easter
The Easter bunny will visit Eldora, as the resort hosts its annual egg hunt for kids. One lucky egg will hold a certificate for a kid's season pass for the 2013-14 season. For more information visit http://www.eldora.com/mountain.event.
March 30 New Belgium Scavenger Hunt
New Belgium Brewing and Loveland Ski Area are teaming up to bring back the popular on-hill Scavenger Hunt. Guests can build their team and sign up for a day of riddles, clues, costumes and problem solving as they race around the mountain scoring points and having fun. If you miss being a kid, this is your chance to take advantage of this scavenger hunt; don your favorite onesie, or whatever costume you like, show up, and have loads of fun! Tons of great prizes including a pair of Rocky Mtn Underground skis and New Belgium Beer will be in the offing. The cost is $10 per person with teams of 1 – 4 people, and proceeds benefit the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado.
March 30 Ski With A Ranger Day
The US Forest Service and Loveland Ski Area host Loveland's first ever Ski With A Ranger Day. Guests can join a Forest Service Snow Ranger for a fun, free, and easy run centered on the relationships between Loveland and the land. Topics will include glacial geology, winter ecology, local history, and partnerships and are suited for all ages (recommended for ages 8+). Guests should meet at Ptarmigan Roost Cabin at the top of Chair 2 at either 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. for a run with the Snow Ranger, and plan to be there 15 minutes early. The Ski With A Ranger Program will be taking place once a month until the end of the season. The final Ski With A Ranger date is April 27.
April 6 Skiing Magazine's Don't Stop Skiing
Join Loveland and Skiing Magazine for an amazing day of demos, BBQ, live music, beer, and giveaways. Skiing Magazine brings all the favorite ski brands to Loveland to let guests try their 2013-2014 line up of skis before they are available to the public. Packages are available and include unlimited demos, lunch, and a lift ticket if needed. After a great day of testing out skis, guests can kick back and enjoy sampling some of Colorado's finest brews at the beer garden and rock out to some live music on the patio. Skiing Magazine will be giving away a ski trip to Valle Nevado in Chile and an on-hill poker run will give guests the chance to win other great prizes. Pre-register to save up to 10 percent off walk-up prices.
April 13 Loveland Derby
The longest running amateur ski race in America continues in 2013, and will feature live music from Delicious Point.
April 27 Corn Harvest
Loveland Ski Area hosts the 11th Annual Corn Harvest, a benefit ski party for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). The Colorado Avalanche Information Center plays a large role in skiing safety, as not only is the organization an invaluable source for backcountry travelers, but is helpful in maintaining the safe use of the I-70 corridor for travelers. Guests are invited to enjoy a great day of skiing and riding, a BBQ lunch, live music, great raffle prizes and to show their support for the CAIC.
More information can be found at http://www.skiloveland.com/events/April.
Monarch Mountain, Photo Credit: Monarch Mountain
Monarch Mountain
April 6 Kayaks on Snow
This is Monarch's signature event. Contestants race head to head, similar to Skier Cross, down a specially designed course featuring berms, banks, and bumps, ending in an icy pond. This is as fun to watch as it is to race. Great sponsors will be on hand to provide plenty of stoke for this unique event. The $10 entry fee includes event t-shirt. For more information and registration, call 888-996-7669 x-5050. Sponsors include Ark Valley Libation Society, CKS, The North Face, Bolle, Scott Sports, Smith, and Mountain Khakis.
April 14 Parking Lot Cook-off and Tailgate Party
Guests are invited to celebrate the end of ski season and beginning of whitewater season with Monarch's Annual Parking Lot Cook-Off And Tailgate Party. Guests are encouraged to whip up their best eats, competing for a Monarch 2013-14 season pass, among other goodies. Contestants will also be judged on decor and spirit, and should spiff up and head to the mountain, snow or shine. This event continues to attract closet chefs from around the region.
More information can be found at http://www.skimonarch.com/index.php/generalinfo/events-calendar.
March 30 – 31 Closing Weekend
Powderhorn features its main events during closing weekend. On March 30 the resort will feature a Skier/Boarder Cross and Downhill Bike Race before closing down on Sunday, March 31 with a Pond Skim event. More information can be found at http://www.powderhorn.com/special-events.
April 7 – 12 Annual Brewski
On April 7, Silverton will be celebrating the 12th Annual Brewski event at Silverton Mountain Ski Area. Guests are invited to take part in a full day of skiing at Silverton Mountain and an afternoon of beer tasting with Colorado's finest microbreweries featuring Wanderlust, Steamworks, Avalanche, Three Rivers, Carvers, Ska, and Durango Brewery. This year's event will have a cowboy theme. Guests are invited to ski in jeans, wear their best buckles and hats. The usual mustache comp will also occur. Reserve lift tickets can be purchased online at www.silvertonmountain.com.
Ski Granby Ranch
March 30 – 31 Closing Weekend
Ski Granby Ranch will have a DJ on the patio both days of closing weekend, and will be firing up the outdoor grill. On March 31, join the resort and the Easter Bunny who will be stopping by Ski Granby Ranch once again this year to bring plenty of eggs and cheer. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 11 a.m. Guests can celebrate with traditional spring splash at 1:30 p.m. and music at the base area. The festivities are free to the public. More information can be found at http://www.granbyranch.com/event-calendar.html.
March 31 Easter
A sunrise service will take place, along with a special Easter Sunday Brunch on the Mountain. The Easter Bunny will be on the slopes to celebrate the Easter holiday in Ski Town USA also.
April 6 Pool Party Rail Jam
At 2:00 p.m., a Ski & Snowboard competition will be open to the public, featuring DJ music from the Red Bull MXT truck and prize giveaways. Registration will be from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Race Crew Lounge above Ski School. The entry fee is $20.
April 6 50th Anniversary Fashion Show
Guests are invited to bring their awesome vintage ski outfit from 1990's or earlier, and to strut their stuff in the fashion show, which begins at 3:30 p.m. Participation is open to the public, and entry forms will be accepted through March 31.
April 13 33rd Annual Cardboard Classic
At 11:00 a.m., Steamboat's traditional rite of spring returns for the 33rd year. This wild and hilarious race features homemade cardboard crafts, constructed only from cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape and masking tape, racing down Stampede to the finish. The uniqueness and creativity of the race make it a highly anticipated event each year. Guests can watch this event on Stampede at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.
April 13 Billy Kidd's Birthday
Director of Skiing, Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion, Billy Kidd, marks his own milestone during the resort's Golden Anniversary – his 70th birthday. The resort will be going all out to honor this American skiing icon.
April 14 Annual Splashdown Pond Skimming Competition
The Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships hits Steamboat once again at 1:00 p.m. for a 6th season on Closing Day. Wrapping up another epic season at Steamboat, the Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships brings brave (and slightly crazy) skiers and riders in costume with a dream of crossing the icy pond successfully. Guests can watch this event on Stampede at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.
April 14 Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free Concerts
The Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series is presented by Bud Light, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, Sprint and Wells Fargo. All concerts are held in Gondola Square at the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort.
More information can be found at http://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events-calendar.
April 6 – 7 Closing Weekend
On April 6, the Telluride Prom will take place at Gorron's, before the resort closes on Sunday, April 7, with a Closing Day Pond Skim and the Strange Americans as the featured band to play after the resort has closed for the season. For more information, visit http://tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/activities-events.
Winter Park
March 31 Golden Bunny Classic Candy Hunt and Fun Race
Winter Park Willie and the Easter Bunny will host an on-mountain candy hunt and the "Golden Bunny Fun Race," which has been a Winter Park tradition for more than 35 years. After scouring Discovery Park for delicious Easter treats, all kids 10 and under will be invited to take part in an untimed, fun race down Lower Village Way trail. Racers can take as many laps as they wish from 12:15 to 1:30 pm.
April 20 – 21 Winter Park Springtopia
The 2012-13 season closes out in style with the inaugural "Winter Park Springtopia," a two-day celebration. In addition to the Annual Spring Splash Race, Springtopia features two free concerts at the Winter Park base. The weekend starts with a performance by Julian Marley & the Uprising on Saturday and concludes with a concert by Karl Denson's Tiny Universe on Sunday. Boulder DJ Munson Meeks will open both concerts, which will be held on a giant stage erected at the base of Winter Park Mountain. Both are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.winterparkresort.com/events-and-activities/index.
Wolf Creek
March 31 Easter Race Series and Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Race is part of the Fun Race Series and is free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Guests should sign up from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Prospector Grill and the race will commence at 11 a.m. on Charisma run. Guests can win Gold, Silver or Bronze medals for placing. The Easter Bunny will also be visiting Wolf Creek on March 31, with an Easter egg hunt to follow his appearance. This event is open to children ages 8 and under who have a valid lift ticket. Children should meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Wolf Pups Hollow.
March 31, April 3, April 7 Local Appreciation Days
Lift tickets will be $35 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. No ID required, as everyone is considered a local.
April 6 College Days
Lift tickets are $35 for students with their valid college photo ID
April 7 Fun Race Series Finale
The Fun Race Series is free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Guests should sign up from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Prospector Grill and the race will commence at 11 a.m. on Charisma run. Guests can win Gold, Silver or Bronze medals for placing. For more information, visit http://www.wolfcreekski.com/wolf-creek-event-calendar.
So, is that enough stuff to do or what? With that we also ask you to be safe. If your heading out of bounds be VERY sure you know what the avalanche conditions are. While in-bounds, be careful, there are a lot of folks out wanting to have fun too. Enjoy all!
~MTN Town Magazine
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